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Patent Inventor Names
Homer L. Spencer0
Date of Patent
October 23, 2007
Patent Application Number
10084986
Date Filed
February 27, 2002
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Patent abstract
Apparatus and method for melting material in the annulus of an oil or gas well and thereby sealing the annulus to prevent shallow gas leakage and the like. Conveniently, the material is positioned within the annulus between the production and surface casing of the well and above the well cement. A heating tool is lowered into position and provides the necessary heat to melt the material. The heating tool may be removed following the sealing of the annulus.
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