Patents Assigned to Geo Fossil Fuels LLC
  • Microbial enhanced oil recovery method
    Patent number: 10227853
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for increasing the viscosity of the drive fluid for displacing oil from a subterranean formation by the use of microorganisms selected or modified for the ability to produce cell free polymers without the formation of any significant bioplugging biofilm or capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Geo Fossil Fuels, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Kohr, David J. Galgoczy, Zhaoduo Zhang
  • Microbial enhanced oil recovery method
    Patent number: 9869166
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for increasing the viscosity of the drive fluid for displacing oil from a subterranean formation by the use of microorganisms selected or modified for the ability to produce cell free polymers without the formation of any significant bioplugging biofilm or capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Geo Fossil Fuels, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Kohr, David J. Galgoczy, Zhaoduo Zhang
  • Microbial enhanced oil recovery methods
    Patent number: 8316933
    Abstract: Efficient, economical and environmentally safe microbial methods to enhance oil recovery in existing oil reservoirs, as well as microorganisms useful in such methods. The microorganisms are capable of growing in an environment of high salinity, and are deficient in their ability to degrade short chain hydrocarbons of about 12 carbons or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Geo Fossil Fuels LLC
    Inventor: William J. Kohr