US3697424A
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Soluble oil composition
Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
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Filing: 1969-12-31
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1989-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A SOLUBLE OIL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LIQUID HYDROCARBON, A PREFERENTIALLY OIL-SOLUBLE ORGANIC SULFONATE, A PREFERENTIALLY WATER-SOLUBLE ORGANIC SULFONATE, AND A STABILIZING AGENT IS DISCLOSED. THE COMPOSITION HAS PARTICULAR UTILITY AS A DISPLACEMENT FLUID IN A FLOODING PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF OIL. THE SOLUBLE OIL COMPOSITION CAN BE SUBSTANTIALLY ANHYDROUS, OR IT CAN CONTAIN WATER PRESENT AS A WATER-IN-OIL MICROEMULSION.
Inventors
- 👤 Le Roy W Holm
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-29 13:21
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/58; C09K8/584; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S507/00; Y10S507/935; Y10S507/936; Y10S507/937; Y10S507/938
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |