Patents by Inventor Gerald L. Bartz

Gerald L. Bartz 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).

  • Analyzing for helium in drilling muds to locate geothermal reservoirs
    Patent number: 4378055
    Abstract: A method of subterranean exploration which comprises locating areas of anomalously high concentrations of helium indicative of geothermal reservoirs, geopressurized zones, petroleum reservoirs and radioactive ore deposits. Also disclosed is a method of producing helium which comprises collecting gases from a geothermal source and separating helium from such gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1983
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Gerald L. Bartz
  • Uranium prospecting based on selenium and molybdenum
    Patent number: 4345912
    Abstract: The ratio of extrinsic selenium and extrinsic molybdenum of a formation sample is used to characterize the area from which the sample has been taken as an exterior or an interior area of the formation with respect to a uraniferous roll-front location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1982
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Gerald L. Bartz
  • Soil gas probe
    Patent number: 4335622
    Abstract: Provided is a soil gas sampling probe having shaft extensions, a removable hammer and anvil combination to drive the shaft into the ground, a pointed rotation resistant probe tip, and a movable septum holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Gerald L. Bartz
  • Geophysical and geochemical exploration
    Patent number: 4081675
    Abstract: The analysis of formation samples from drill cuttings for Po-210 allows the tracing and detection of possible uranium deposits from a larger distance. Furthermore, in connection with chemical uranium analysis and equivalent uranium analysis from gamma-ray countings, anomalies such as multiple bodies and the existence of bodies in disequilibrium can be detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Gerald L. Bartz