Patents by Inventor Larry P. Gipson

Larry P. Gipson 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 of treating subterranean gas hydrate formations
    Patent number: 6148911
    Abstract: A gas hydrate formation is treated by horizontally fracturing the formation, placing electrically conductive proppant particles in the fracture, and passing an electric current through the proppant particles in the fracture to generate sufficient heat to release gas from the hydrate. The method has particular application in shallow gas-bearing formations underlying or within the permafrost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Larry P. Gipson, Carl T. Montgomery