Patents by Inventor Jean-Francis LEON

Jean-Francis LEON has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • PULSE FRACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140060814
    Abstract: A method of inducing fracture in at least a portion of a geologic structure includes inducing acoustic waves into a fluid medium present in a borehole extending at least partially into the structure. Embodiments may include preheating or pressurizing the fluid medium prior to inducing the acoustic wave therein. A device for fracturing at least a portion of a geologic structure includes electrodes for producing a spark to generate ordinary acoustic waves in the fluid medium. Embodiments may include structures for preheating or pressurizing the fluid medium prior to inducing the acoustic wave therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jean-Francis Leon, Joseph Henry Fram
  • Pulse fracturing device and method
    Patent number: 8596349
    Abstract: A method of inducing fracture in at least a portion of a geologic structure includes inducing acoustic waves into a fluid medium present in a borehole extending at least partially into the structure. Embodiments may include preheating or pressurizing the fluid medium prior to inducing the acoustic wave therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Francis Leon, Joseph Henry Fram
  • PULSE FRACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120279713
    Abstract: A method of inducing fracture in at least a portion of a geologic structure includes inducing acoustic waves into a fluid medium present in a borehole extending at least partially into the structure. Embodiments may include preheating or pressurizing the fluid medium prior to inducing the acoustic wave therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Francis LEON, Joseph Henry FRAM