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Houston, TX, United States of America

Daniel R Sultenfuss

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 10 CIPO patents. Top assignees: Conocophillips Company, Harris Corporation. Active years: 2013-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Daniel R Sultenfuss. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/daniel-r-sultenfuss

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 32(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 991 
 
Conocophillips Company
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 3,523 
 
Harris Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2013-2018

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9970275 - Em and combustion stimulation of heavy oil (2018-05-15),
2. 9458709 - Heavy oil production with EM preheat and gas injection (2016-10-04),
3. 9322254 - Method for hydrocarbon recovery using heated liquid water injection with RF heating (2016-04-26),
4. 9297240 - Cyclic radio frequency stimulation (2016-03-29),
5. 9267367 - Method for steam assisted gravity drainage with pressure differential injection (2016-02-23),
6. 8978755 - Gravity drainage startup using RF and solvent (2015-03-17),
7. 8936090 - Inline RF heating for SAGD operations (2015-01-20),
8. 8720549 - Process for enhanced production of heavy oil using microwaves (2014-05-13),
9. 8720547 - Process for enhanced production of heavy oil using microwaves (2014-05-13),
10. 8689865 - Process for enhanced production of heavy oil using microwaves (2014-04-08),
11. 8534350 - RF fracturing to improve SAGD performance (2013-09-17),

Title: The Innovations of Daniel R. Sultenfuss

Introduction

Daniel R. Sultenfuss is a notable inventor based in Houston, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of heavy oil production, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative approaches have paved the way for enhanced oil recovery techniques that utilize electromagnetic heating and gas injection.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are two groundbreaking methods. The first is titled "Em and combustion stimulation of heavy oil," which describes a method of producing heavy oil from a formation by combining electromagnetic heating to achieve fluid communication between wells, followed by in situ combustion to mobilize and upgrade the heavy oil. The second patent, "Heavy oil production with EM preheat and gas injection," presents an enhanced oil recovery technique that combines gas injection with electromagnetic radiation to heat and mobilize heavy oil until fluid communication is achieved.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Sultenfuss has worked with prominent companies such as ConocoPhillips Company and Harris Corporation. His work in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative techniques in oil production.

Collaborations

Sultenfuss has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Mark Alan Trautman and Thomas James Wheeler. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful implementation of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Daniel R. Sultenfuss is a distinguished inventor whose work in heavy oil production has led to significant advancements in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to enhancing oil recovery techniques.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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