Patents by Inventor Lloyd Edwards

Lloyd Edwards 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).

  • Patent number: 4836286
    Abstract: A method for removing flow-restricting matter such as paraffin, asphalts, clays, scales, or gyps from production equipment and producing formation of and in the vicinity of an oil or gas well. The method uses a combination of solutions consisting of mixed solvents and additives such as detergents, surfactants and acids. The solutions are electrolyzed along with the hydrocarbon product of the well in an above-ground reaction chamber. The electrolyzed mixture of solutions and hydrocarbon product are reintroduced immediately down the well casing and into the well formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: E.F.L. Electro-Flood Ltd.
    Inventor: Lloyd Edwards