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Calgary, Canada

Richard Kelso Kerr

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 15 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents. Top assignees: Nexen Energy Ulc, Alberta Energy Company Ltd., Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Company Limited. Active years: 1981-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard Kelso Kerr. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-kelso-kerr

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 46.2


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 95(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 14 
 
Nexen Energy Ulc
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 25 
 
Alberta Energy Company Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 10 
 
Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Company Limited
 patents
4. 2 out of 1,345 
 
Siemens Energy, Inc.
 patents
5. 2 out of 2 
 
Zimpro-Aec Ltd.
 patents
6. 1 out of 5 
 
Cnooc Petroleum North America Ulc
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1981-2019

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10344579 - Processes for producing hydrocarbons from a reservoir (2019-07-09),
2. 10041341 - Processes for producing hydrocarbons from a reservoir (2018-08-07),
3. 9828841 - Sagdox geometry (2017-11-28),
4. 9803456 - SAGDOX geometry for impaired bitumen reservoirs (2017-10-31),
5. 9644468 - Steam assisted gravity drainage processes with the addition of oxygen (2017-05-09),
6. 9328592 - Steam anti-coning/cresting technology ( SACT) remediation process (2016-05-03),
7. 9163491 - Steam assisted gravity drainage processes with the addition of oxygen (2015-10-20),
8. 8828351 - [object Object] (2014-09-09),
9. 8501149 - [object Object] (2013-08-06),
10. 4419337 - Process and apparatus for reacting sulphur-containing material with (1983-12-06),
11. 4330038 - Oil reclamation process (1982-05-18),
12. 4312761 - Treatment of clay slimes (1982-01-26),
13. 4280990 - High pressure process for recovery of sulphur from gases (1981-07-28),

Title: Biography of Richard Kelso Kerr

Introduction

Richard Kelso Kerr is a notable inventor based in Calgary, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of hydrocarbon production, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative approaches have advanced the methods used in extracting hydrocarbons from reservoirs.

Latest Patents

One of Richard's latest patents involves processes for producing hydrocarbons from a reservoir. This process includes electrically heating a liquid heating fluid within the hydrocarbon reservoir, which is then evaporated to produce a gaseous heating fluid. The gaseous heating fluid is used to heat hydrocarbon material, mobilizing it while condensing the gaseous heating fluid to create a condensed heating fluid. Additionally, a fraction of the condensed heating fluid is re-evaporated, allowing for the continuous production of a fluid that includes mobilized hydrocarbon material.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Richard has worked with prominent companies in the energy sector, including Nexen Energy ULC and Zimpro-AEC Ltd. His work has been instrumental in developing efficient methods for hydrocarbon extraction, showcasing his expertise and commitment to innovation.

Collaborations

Richard has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Richard F. Jagodzinski and Chad L. Felch. These collaborations have further enriched his work and contributed to the advancement of hydrocarbon production technologies.

Conclusion

In conclusion

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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