Patents by Inventor Gerald Luken

Gerald Luken 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).

  • Stimulation and continuous recovery of biogenic gas from coal beds
    Patent number: 11598194
    Abstract: A method of enhanced biogenic methane production and recovery of biogenic gas without removal of formation water is disclosed through introduction of carbohydrates causing biostimulation of methanogenic microorganisms allowing recovery of methane without removal of formation waters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michael S. Perry, Gerald Luken
  • Method and apparatus for removing gas from multiple gas producing zones in a wellbore
    Patent number: 10934788
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing dissolved gas from multiple levels of a coal bed or other type of gas bearing formations is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Perry, Gerald Luken, Cory Luken
  • Method and apparatus for removing gas from gas producing formations
    Patent number: 10633963
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing dissolved gas from a coal bed or other type of gas bearing formation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventors: Michael S. Perry, Gerald Luken, Cory Luken