US3363692A
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Method for production of fluids from a well
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1964-10-14
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1984-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold B Bishop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:00
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/12; E21B43/121; E21B43/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WATER PRODUCED FROM A LOWER GAS AND WATER PRODUCING FORMATION INTO AN UPPER DISPOSAL FORMATION COMPRISING MECHANICALLY PUMPING SAID WATER UPWARD IN A WELL TUBING TO FORM A COLUMN OF WATER OF SUFFICIENT HEIGHT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF SAID DISPOSAL FORMATION TO CREATE A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE AT SAID LEVEL GREATER THAN THE HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE OF SAID DISPOSAL FORMATION, AND ALLOWING SAID WATER TO FLOW INTO SAID DISPOSAL FORMATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WATER PRODUCED FROM A LOWER GAS AND WATER PRODUCING FORMATION INTO AN UPPER DISPOSAL FORMATION COMPRISING MECHANICALLY PUMPING SAID WATER UPWARD IN A WELL TUBING TO FORM A COLUMN OF WATER OF SUFFICIENT HEIGHT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF SAID DISPOSAL FORMATION TO CREATE A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE AT SAID LEVEL GREATER THAN THE HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE OF SAID DISPOSAL FORMATION, AND ALLOWING SAID WATER TO FLOW INTO SAID DISPOSAL FORMATION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |