Patents by Inventor Arlo L. Oden

Arlo L. Oden 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).

  • Permanent thermal packer method
    Patent number: 4444263
    Abstract: A permanent thermal packer is disclosed for sealing the annulus between an injection tubing string and a well casing. The packer is thermal cement and is placed from within the injection tubing string to seal a substantial portion of the annulus above the injection zone. The packer provides a means for sealing the annulus above the injection zone thus permitting insulating material to be placed in the annulus above the packer with the expectation that it will not be damaged by well bore fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Johan F. Ploeg, Arlo L. Oden
  • Permanent thermal packer
    Patent number: 4403656
    Abstract: A permanent thermal packer is disclosed for sealing the annulus between an injection tubing string and a well casing. The packer is thermal cement and is placed from within the injection tubing string to seal a substantial portion of the annulus above the injection zone. The packer provides a means for sealing the annulus above the injection zone thus permitting insulating material to be placed in the annulus above the packer with the expectation that it will not be damaged by well bore fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Johan F. Ploeg, Arlo L. Oden