Patents Assigned to TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH LTD.
  • Patent number: 8746333
    Abstract: A method and system for stimulating production of a natural resource (e.g., Oil, gas or water) producing well using vibrational energy delivered to the geological formation through a downhole type apparatus that maybe permanently installed, and continuously or periodically operated even during recovery of the natural resource. The apparatus is constructed to resist corrosion and provides one or more heat sink chambers for controlling heat dissipation during operation. The system is capable of monitoring production, adapting stimulation parameters based on user input and other pertinent parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Technological Research Ltd
    Inventor: Alfredo Zolezzi-Garreton
  • Patent number: 8613312
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for stimulating a borehole of a well. The invention provides an apparatus that generates low-frequency seismic type elastic waves that propagate to the geologic formation and in order to enhance the movement of fluids in the geologic formation toward a well. The apparatus may operate automatically driven by a power source that may be located on the ground surface. The regime of operation may be determined by user input. Operation of the apparatus may carried out while production of a natural resource is ongoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Technological Research Ltd
    Inventor: Alfredo Zolezzi-Garreton
  • Publication number: 20120132416
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus, method and system for stimulating production of a natural resource (e.g., Oil, gas or water) producing well using vibrational energy delivered to the geological formation combined with one or more existing EOR treatments. Pressure waves are applied through a device that maybe permanently installed, and continuously or periodically operated during EOR treatment and even later during recovery of the natural resource. The vibrational energy provide a synergistic effect with existing EOR treatments, enhancing the outcome of EOR treatments. The invention provides a downhole type apparatus constructed to resist corrosion and provides one or more heat sink chambers for controlling heat dissipation during operation. The system provided by the invention is capable of monitoring production, adapting stimulation parameters based on user input and other pertinent parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventor: Alfredo ZOLEZZI-GARRETON
  • Publication number: 20110139440
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for stimulating a borehole of a well. The invention provides an apparatus that generates low-frequency seismic type elastic waves that propagate to the geologic formation and in order to enhance the movement of fluids in the geologic formation toward a well. The apparatus may operate automatically driven by a power source that may be located on the ground surface. The regime of operation may be determined by user input. Operation of the apparatus may carried out while production of a natural resource is ongoing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventor: ALFREDO ZOLEZZI-GARRETON
  • Publication number: 20110139441
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, method and downhole tool for stimulating a borehole of wells in reservoir. The invention allows a user to determine the type of stimulation adequate to promote production in a reservoir, and apply one or more treatments to each individual well by activating one or more modules comprised in the downhole tools. Furthermore, the tool comprises sensors that collect information in real-time of the state of the reservoir. The data collected is processed and newly acquired data is compared with previously acquired data to assess the development of production and further plan treatment strategies to optimize production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventor: Alfredo ZOLEZZI GARRETON
  • Publication number: 20110127031
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus, method and system for stimulating production of a natural resource (e.g., Oil, gas or water) producing well using vibrational energy delivered to the geological formation through a device that maybe permanently installed, and continuously or periodically operated even during recovery of the natural resource. The apparatus is of a downhole type. The apparatus is constructed to resist corrosion and provides one or more heat sink chambers for controlling heat dissipation during operation. The system provided by the invention is capable of monitoring production, adapting stimulation parameters based on user input and other pertinent parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventor: Alfredo ZOLEZZI GARRETON