Bakersfield, CA, United States of America

Donald Wallace Ekdahl

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 2001-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Donald Wallace Ekdahl. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/donald-wallace-ekdahl

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


% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 44(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Years Active: 2001-2002

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Donald Wallace Ekdahl

Introduction

Donald Wallace Ekdahl is an accomplished inventor based in Bakersfield, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of oil well production through his innovative patents. With a total of 2 patents, Ekdahl has developed advanced methods and apparatuses that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of oil sampling.

Latest Patents

Ekdahl's latest patents include an "Apparatus and method to obtain representative samples of oil well production." This invention features a well tester designed to select among members of an oil well family, providing a purged and clean vessel for receiving samples of well production that include gas and oil. By utilizing production pressure and lease water under pressure, this apparatus allows for the separation and measurement of oil and gas, improving the sampling of production fluids with high gas/oil ratios.

Another notable patent is also titled "Apparatus and method to obtain representative samples of oil well production." This invention describes a closed vessel chamber connected to a lease water supply line, equipped with a pressure sensor and flowmeter. It determines the rate of well production and the absolute or relative amounts of oil, water, and gas contents. The complex distribution of fluid flowpath lines and flow control valves enables multiple process steps, including chamber filling, gas expulsion, pressure measurement, and fluid flow measurement.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Donald Wallace Ekdahl has demonstrated a commitment to innovation in the oil industry. His inventions have not only advanced the technology used in oil well production but have also contributed to more efficient resource management.

Collaborations

Ekdahl has collaborated with fellow inventor Donald C. Nelson, working together to push the boundaries of oil production technology.

Conclusion

Donald Wallace Ekdahl's contributions to the field of oil well production through his innovative patents highlight his expertise and dedication to advancing technology in this sector. His work continues to influence the industry and improve the methods used for oil sampling.

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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