Patents by Inventor Rodney R. Boade

Rodney R. Boade 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).

  • Method of fracturing subsurface formations
    Patent number: 4662451
    Abstract: A method of fracturing subsurface formations is provided which utilizes a mixture of a propellant and a propping agent. According to another aspect a mixture of a combustible material such as a propellant and a propping agent along with another composition which includes a combustible material are deposited in a borehole from a conduit system which is raised continuously through the borehole. After such deposition, the deposited compositions are ignited so as to cause fracturing of the formation around the borehole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Rodney R. Boade