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Device for stimulation of geothermal wells
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A device comprising an outer shell, open at one end, a charge carrier for carrying shaped charges suspended within the outer shell and means for releasing gas suspended within the outer shell used in the stimulation of geothermal wells.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy W. Leonard
- 👤 Carl F. Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:22
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/25; E21B43/26; E21B43/263; E21B43/11; E21B43/116; E21B43/117; E21B43/119; E21B43/1195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In a method for stimulating a geothermal well wherein a shaped charge is lowered into the well and detonated, the improvement residing in utilizing a gas releasing means to prevent geothermal fluid from coming into near proximity of said shaped charge, said gas releasing means being selected from the group consisting of pyrotechnic cartridges and gas generating cartridges which react with geothermal fluids, and said gas releasing means being adapted to produce gas without activating said shaped charge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a method for stimulating a geothermal well wherein a shaped charge is lowered into the well and detonated, the improvement residing in utilizing a gas releasing means to prevent geothermal fluid from coming into near proximity of said shaped charge, said gas releasing means being selected from the group consisting of pyrotechnic cartridges and gas generating cartridges which react with geothermal fluids, and said gas releasing means being adapted to produce gas without activating said shaped charge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a method according to claim 1 the improvement residing in utilizing as said gas releasing means a pyrotechnic cartridge based on sodium azide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a method according to claim 1, the improvement residing in utilizing as said gas releasing means is a gas generating cartridge based on sodium.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
93 words
A device for stimulating the production of a geothermal well comprising: a frangible housing which is open at one end and closed at the other; a frangible charge carrier suspended in said housing and carrying one or more shaped charges; and a gas releasing means mounted within said housing, said gas releasing means being capable of producing enough gas to prevent geothermal fluids from coming into contact with said shaped charges and said gas releasing means being of a type such that when it is activated it will not activate said shaped charges.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
93 words
A device for stimulating the production of a geothermal well comprising: a frangible housing which is open at one end and closed at the other; a frangible charge carrier suspended in said housing and carrying one or more shaped charges; and a gas releasing means mounted within said housing, said gas releasing means being capable of producing enough gas to prevent geothermal fluids from coming into contact with said shaped charges and said gas releasing means being of a type such that when it is activated it will not activate said shaped charges.
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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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |