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Subsurface antenna for radio frequency heating

US9653812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49016
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A subsurface antenna is designed for use below the surface of the Earth. In some configurations the antenna is a dipole antenna, which can be used for radio frequency heating of an oil-bearing formation.

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