Patents by Inventor Dale B. Seekford

Dale B. Seekford 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 and apparatus for stimulating wells with propellants
    Patent number: 8186435
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods to stimulate subterranean production and injection wells, such as oil and gas wells, utilizing rocket propellants. Rapid production of high-pressure gas from controlled combustion of a propellant, during initial ignition and subsequent combustion, together with proper positioning of the energy source in relation to geologic formations, can be used to establish and maintain increased formation porosity and flow conditions with respect to the pay zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Dale B. Seekford
  • Subterranean Jetting Tool
    Publication number: 20120000674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a jetting tool and method useful for inserting coiled or stick tubing further into subterranean wells, to permit additional production capacity to be realized from the well. The tool is located near a distal end of the tubing and can be used to generate and insertion thrust that facilitates insertion of the tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Dale B. Seekford
  • Method and Apparatus for Stimulating Wells with Propellants
    Publication number: 20110240183
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods to stimulate subterranean production and injection wells, such as oil and gas wells, utilizing rocket propellants. Rapid production of high-pressure gas from controlled combustion of a propellant, during initial ignition and subsequent combustion, together with proper positioning of the energy source in relation to geologic formations, can be used to establish and maintain increased formation porosity and flow conditions with respect to the pay zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Dale B. Seekford
    Inventor: Dale B. Seekford
  • Method and apparatus for stimulating wells with propellants
    Patent number: 7950457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods to stimulate subterranean production and injection wells, such as oil and gas wells, utilizing rocket propellants. Rapid production of high-pressure gas from controlled combustion of a propellant, during initial ignition and subsequent combustion, together with proper positioning of the energy source in relation to geologic formations, can be used to establish and maintain increased formation porosity and flow conditions with respect to the pay zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Dale B. Seekford
  • Method and Apparatus for Stimulating Wells with Propellants
    Publication number: 20090260821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods to stimulate subterranean production and injection wells, such as oil and gas wells, utilizing rocket propellants. Rapid production of high-pressure gas from controlled combustion of a propellant, during initial ignition and subsequent combustion, together with proper positioning of the energy source in relation to geologic formations, can be used to establish and maintain increased formation porosity and flow conditions with respect to the pay zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Dale B. Seekford
    Inventor: Dale B. Seekford
  • Method and apparatus for stimulating wells with propellants
    Patent number: 7565930
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods to stimulate subterranean production and injection wells, such as oil and gas wells, utilizing rocket propellants. Rapid production of high-pressure gas from controlled combustion of a propellant, during initial ignition and subsequent combustion, together with proper positioning of the energy source in relation to geologic formations, can be used to establish and maintain increased formation porosity and flow conditions with respect to the pay zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventor: Dale B. Seekford