公开(公告)号：US08656998B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12949581

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Shuxing Dong ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  W. Reid Dreher, Jr.

Inventor： Shuxing Dong ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  W. Reid Dreher, Jr.

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B36/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/2408

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to systems and methods of recovering oil from a formation. In operation, a steam chamber develops as a result of steam injection into the formation and the recovery of fluids including the oil through a production well. An auxiliary well spaced in a lateral direction from the production well helps ensure development of the steam chamber as desired. The auxiliary well may enable heating of the formation through establishing an electric potential between the auxiliary well and the production well or by resistive heating of material forming the auxiliary well. Further, the auxiliary well may provide a flow path for solvent or gas injection to facilitate the recovery through the production well.

Abstract translation: 方法和装置涉及从地层中回收油的系统和方法。 在操作中，由于蒸汽注入地层并通过生产井回收包括油的流体，造成蒸汽室。 从生产井沿横向隔开的辅助井有助于确保根据需要开发蒸汽室。 辅助井可以通过在辅助井和生产井之间建立电位或通过对形成辅助井的材料的电阻加热来加热地层。 此外，辅助井可以提供用于溶剂或气体注入的流动路径，以便于通过生产井的回收。

公开(公告)号：US08607866B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12716939

申请日：2010-03-03

Applicant: Windsong Fang ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

Inventor： Windsong Fang ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406

Abstract: The present embodiment is a method for decreasing the time required for a start-up phase in a steam assisted gravity drainage production. The present method begins by forming a steam assisted gravity drainage production well pair within a formation comprising an injection well and a production well, beginning a preheating stop by introducing heat between the injection well and the production well, beginning a steam squeeze stage by injection steam into the formation and beginning the steam assisted gravity drainage production.

Abstract translation: 本实施例是用于减少蒸汽辅助重力排水生产中的起动阶段所需时间的方法。 本方法开始于在包括注入井和生产井的地层内形成蒸汽辅助重力排水生产井对，通过在注入井和生产井之间引入热量开始预热停止，通过注射蒸汽开始蒸汽挤压阶段 进入形成并开始蒸汽辅助重力排水生产。

公开(公告)号：US20120227966A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13410891

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Wayne Reid Dreher, JR. ,  Joe D. Allison ,  Wendell P. Menard ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

Inventor： Wayne Reid Dreher, JR. ,  Joe D. Allison ,  Wendell P. Menard ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/12

CPC classification number: E21B43/243 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/305

Abstract: A system and method for in situ upgrading of crude oil is provided. The system includes at least one injection well, at least two first production wells, and at least one second production well. The at least one injection well has a vertical portion and a plurality of non-vertical portions connected to the vertical portion. The at least two first production wells are preferably equi-spaced and each has a horizontal portion with a first axial direction, wherein each said horizontal portion of the first production wells is horizontally spaced apart. The at least one second production well has a horizontal portion with a second axial direction. The catalytic reactor is placed at the horizontal portion of the at least one second production well such that oil coming through the second production well will first go through the catalytic reactor for hydroprocessing.

Abstract translation: 提供了原油原位升级的系统和方法。 该系统包括至少一个注入井，至少两个第一生产井和至少一个第二生产井。 至少一个注入井具有连接到垂直部分的垂直部分和多个非垂直部分。 所述至少两个第一生产井优选为等间隔的，并且每个具有第一轴向方向的水平部分，其中第一生产井的每个所述水平部分水平间隔开。 所述至少一个第二生产井具有具有第二轴向方向的水平部分。 将催化反应器放置在至少一个第二生产井的水平部分，使得通过第二生产井的油将首先经过用于加氢处理的催化反应器。

公开(公告)号：US20120227964A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13042096

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: David C. LaMont ,  James P. Seaba ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Edward G. Latimer

Inventor： David C. LaMont ,  James P. Seaba ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Edward G. Latimer

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2408

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to processing flue gas from oxy-fuel combustion. Steam generated without contact of the steam with the flue gas combines with the flue gas for injection into a formation to facilitate oil recovery from the formation. Fluids produced include the oil and carbon dioxide with a lower concentration of oxygen than present in the flue gas that is injected.

Abstract translation: 方法和装置涉及处理来自氧燃料燃烧的烟道气。 蒸汽与烟气接触产生的蒸汽与烟气结合，用于注入地层，以便于从地层中回收油。 生产的液体包括油和二氧化碳，其氧气浓度低于注入的烟道气中的浓度。

公开(公告)号：US20110094735A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12873965

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Wendell P. Menard ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Wayne R. Dreher, JR.

Inventor： Wendell P. Menard ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Wayne R. Dreher, JR.

IPC: E21B43/243

CPC classification number: E21B43/243

Abstract: An underground reservoir is provided comprising an injection well and a production well. The production well has a horizontal section oriented generally perpendicularly to a generally linear and laterally extending, upright combustion front propagated from the injection well. The method relates to controlling location of inflow into a production well during in situ combustion. The horizontal section of the production well includes blocking agents to prevent well failure.

Abstract translation: 提供包括注入井和生产井的地下储层。 生产井具有一个垂直于垂直于从喷射井传播的大致线性和横向延伸的直立燃烧前沿的水平截面。 该方法涉及在现场燃烧期间控制流入生产井的位置。 生产井的水平部分包括阻挡剂以防止井失效。

公开(公告)号：US20100294489A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12781912

申请日：2010-05-18

Applicant: W. REID DREHER, JR. ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Dwijen K. Banerjee

Inventor： W. REID DREHER, JR. ,  Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Dwijen K. Banerjee

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B36/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/2408

Abstract: A method for heating heavy oil inside a production well. The method raises the subsurface temperature of heavy oil by utilizing an activator that has been injected below the surface. The activator is then excited with a generated microwave frequency such that the excited activator heats the heavy oil.

Abstract translation: 一种在生产井内加热重油的方法。 该方法通过使用已经注入到表面下方的活化剂来提高重油的地下温度。 然后用产生的微波频率激发激活剂，使得激发的活化剂加热重油。

公开(公告)号：US07121031B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US10458065

申请日：2003-06-10

Applicant: Thomas J. Wheeler

Inventor： Thomas J. Wheeler

IPC: B65D85/20

CPC classification number: G09F3/08 ,  G09F3/10 ,  Y10S206/806

Abstract: A hangtag is provided that is capable of hanging and securing a tool, such as socket. The invention pertains to a hangtag mechanism that includes a locking mechanism for securing a socket style tool. The hangtag has a body portion having a front surface and a back surface, a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion, and a tool supporting mechanism also connected to the body portion for supporting a tool. The tool supporting mechanism includes first and second legs and a locking finger disposed between the first and second legs. The locking mechanism allows the particular tool to be reattached to the hangtag assembly after it is initially unlocked. This allows the hangtag to function as a storage and organization device for the tool.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够悬挂和固定诸如插座的工具的吊牌。 本发明涉及一种吊牌机构，其包括用于固定插座式工具的锁定机构。 吊挂具有具有前表面和后表面的主体部分，连接到主体部分的悬挂机构，以及还连接到主体部分以用于支撑工具的工具支撑机构。 工具支撑机构包括第一和第二腿部以及设置在第一和第二腿部之间的锁定手指。 锁定机构允许特定工具在初始解锁之后重新连接到hangtag组件。 这允许hangtag作为工具的存储和组织设备。

公开(公告)号：US06914930B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US10277474

申请日：2002-10-22

Applicant: James R. Raskin ,  Jeffrey A. Cooper ,  James D. Marshall ,  Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

Inventor： James R. Raskin ,  Jeffrey A. Cooper ,  James D. Marshall ,  Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

IPC: G01C9/12 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01C15/02 ,  H01S3/00 ,  G01B11/26

CPC classification number: G01C15/004 ,  G01C15/008 ,  Y10S33/21

Abstract: A laser level disposable on a reference surface includes a housing, a pendulum pivotably connected to the housing, a first laser diode disposed on the pendulum for emitting a first laser beam along a first path, and a lens disposed on the pendulum in the first path for converting the first laser beam into a first planar beam, the first planar beam forming a line on the reference surface.

Abstract translation: 在参考表面上一次性使用的激光水平面包括壳体，可枢转地连接到壳体的摆件，设置在摆锤上的第一激光二极管，用于沿着第一路径发射第一激光束，以及设置在第一路径上的摆锤上的透镜 用于将第一激光束转换成第一平面光束，第一平面光束在参考表面上形成一条线。

公开(公告)号：US06734379B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US10236252

申请日：2002-09-06

Applicant: Norair Savadian ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

Inventor： Norair Savadian ,  Thomas J. Wheeler

IPC: H01H928

CPC classification number: G07C9/0069 ,  B25F5/00 ,  H01H9/06

Abstract: A power tool assembly is provided that includes a tool, and on/off switch, and a tool lock-out device connected to the on/off switch. The on/off switch is operative to selectively connect/disconnect the on/off switch to/from the tool, respectively.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电动工具组件，其包括工具和开/关开关以及连接到开/关开关的工具锁定装置。 开/关开关用于分别选择性地将开/关开关连接到/从工具断开。

公开(公告)号：US09267367B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13432954

申请日：2012-03-28

Applicant: Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Daniel R. Sultenfuss

Inventor： Thomas J. Wheeler ,  Daniel R. Sultenfuss

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B36/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/168 ,  E21B43/24

Abstract: A process for recovering hydrocarbons with steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) with pressure differential injection. Methods for producing hydrocarbons in a subterranean formation having at least two well pairs include installing a highest pressure well pair in the subterranean formation; installing a lowest pressure well pair in the subterranean formation; applying a pressure differential across the highest pressure well pair and the lowest pressure well pair; injecting steam into the first injection well to form a first steam chamber; injecting steam into the final injection well to form an adjacent steam chamber; monitoring the steam chambers until they merge into a final steam chamber; ceasing the flow of steam into the first injection well; and injecting steam into the final injection well to maintain the final steam chamber.

Abstract translation: 采用蒸汽辅助重力排水（SAGD）采用压力差分注入方法回收碳氢化合物的方法。 在具有至少两个井对的地层中生产碳氢化合物的方法包括在地层中安装最高压力井对; 在地层中安装最低压力井对; 在最高压力井对和最低压力井对上施加压力差; 将蒸汽注入第一注入井以形成第一蒸汽室; 将蒸汽注入最终的注入井以形成相邻的蒸汽室; 监测蒸汽室，直到它们合并成最终的蒸汽室; 停止蒸汽流入第一注入井; 并将蒸汽注入最终注射井以保持最终的蒸汽室。