Patents by Inventor Gerard R. Obluda

Gerard R. Obluda 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).

  • Acceleration of hydrocarbon gas production from coal beds
    Patent number: 5072990
    Abstract: A hot fluid is injected through an injection well into a coal seam to induce more rapid and complete desorption of methane therefrom and to cause desorbed methane to proceed toward a nearby production well in the coal seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. Vogt, Jr., Gerard R. Obluda