Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100125120 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND ARTICLES THEREOF - Described herein are substantially linear copolymeric compositions having at least two azide groups and at least two non-activated acetylene groups. The azide groups and the non-activated acetylene groups are reacted to cure the substantially linear copolymer composition. Also, described are methods of making and using such substantially linear copolymeric compositions. | 05-20-2010 |
20100263865 | PROPPANTS AND USES THEREOF - Compositions comprising a proppant core having an outer surface and polymeric microspheres attached to at least a portion of the outer surface are described. The compositions are useful, for example, to increase the productivity of a hydrocarbon oil or gas bearing well. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263870 | METHODS OF CONTACTING AND/OR TREATING A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - Methods of contacting a subterranean formation are described which provide improved control or reduction of particulate migration, transport or flowback in wellbores and reservoirs, and which may do so without sacrificing substantial hydraulic conductivity. One method comprises injecting into a well-bore intersecting the subterranean formation a fluid composition comprising a first component and a second component dispersed in a carrier fluid, at least a portion of the first component or second component being provided as at least one multicomponent article having an aspect ratio greater than 1:1.1; forming a network comprising the first component; and binding the network with the second component. | 10-21-2010 |
20100272994 | MULTI-COMPONENT FIBERS - Multi-component fibers comprising at least one polymer having a softening temperature up to 150° C., and another polymer having a melting point of at least 130° C. The fibers are non-fusing up to at least 110° C. The fibers are useful, for example, for flowback control in wellbores and reservoirs. | 10-28-2010 |
20100282468 | FRACTURING FLUID COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SOLID EPOXY PARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE - Fluid compositions and methods of making and using same are described, the fluid compositions comprising at least one solid epoxy particle, at least one epoxy resin curing agent, and at least one type of proppant particles. The methods comprise deploying a fluid composition into a wellbore extending to a subterranean geological formation using pressure sufficient to form a fracture in the subterranean geological formation, and immobilizing at least a portion of the solid epoxy particles and proppant particles in the fracture. Embodiments of the fluid compositions are useful for increasing hydrocarbon production from subterranean geologic formations, and/or controlling solids migration in such formations. | 11-11-2010 |
20100288495 | METHODS OF TREATING SUBTERRANEAN WELLS USING CHANGEABLE ADDITIVES - Fluid compositions and methods of making and using same are described, one composition comprising a well treatment fluid and an additive combined with the well treatment fluid, wherein the additive is selected from solids, liquids and combinations thereof, the additive having a surface shape, at least one property of the surface shape enabling it to change under influence of a controllable parameter after the composition is deployed into a hydraulic fracture or gravel pack. In methods of the disclosure, the additive exists initially in a first state, and then is changed to a second state. The first state may increase proppant flowback efficiency, while the second state may increase hydraulic conductivity. In certain embodiments, the additive may change back to its first state. | 11-18-2010 |
20100288500 | FIBER AGGREGATE - Fiber aggregate comprising organic polymeric fibers, wherein the organic polymeric fibers have an average length in a range from 2 to 20 millimeters, an average diameter up to 100 micrometer, and comprise at least 75 percent by solid volume of the fiber aggregate, wherein the fiber aggregate has an unrestrained bulk density of at least 0.05 g/cm | 11-18-2010 |
20110112254 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND ARTICLES THEREOF - Described herein is a mixture comprising: a non-self-crosslinking polymer; and a modifying compound comprising at least two different functional groups. The first functional group of the modifying compound is capable of reacting with the non-self-crosslinking polymer and the second functional group is capable of crosslinking with a curing agent. Also, described are compositions, curable polymeric compositions, articles using such curable polymeric compositions, and methods of making cured polymeric compositions. | 05-12-2011 |
20110253366 | CURABLE FIBER - Fibers comprising a first thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature up to 120° C and a curable resin. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a plurality of fibers, with some of the fibers comprising a first thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature up to 120° C and some of the fibers comprising a curable resin. The fibers have an aspect ratio of at least 2:1 and a maximum cross-sectional dimension up to 60 micrometers. Fluid compositions containing the fibers and methods of contacting a subterranean formation using the fibers are also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253372 | PARTICLES COMPRISING BLOCKED ISOCYANATE RESIN AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A WELLBORE USING THE SAME - A plurality of solid particles including a thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature in a range from 50° C. to 180° C. and a blocked isocyanate resin; optionally at least some of the particles in the plurality of solid particles comprise both the thermoplastic composition and the blocked isocyanate resin. A composition comprising the plurality of particles dispersed in a fluid is also disclosed. A method of modifying a wellbore within a geological formation is also disclosed. The method includes introducing the fluid composition into the wellbore. A method of making a plurality of particles, for example, to use in the fluid composition, is also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110284245 | FLUID COMPOSITION COMPRISING PARTICLES AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A WELLBORE USING THE SAME - Composition including a fluid and a plurality of solid particles dispersed in the fluid. The plurality of solid particles includes a thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature in a range from 50° C. to 180° C. and a curable resin; optionally at least some of the particles in the plurality of solid particles comprise both the thermoplastic composition and the curable resin. The solid particles have an average aspect ratio of less than 2:1. A method of modifying a wellbore within a geological formation is also disclosed. The method includes introducing the composition into the wellbore. A method of making a plurality of particles, for example, to use in the composition, is also disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
20120083570 | METHOD OF MAKING A HOT MELT PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE - A method of making a pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive. The method includes extruding a melt composition that includes a polymer, wherein the polymer has acidic groups covalently attached thereto, and a metal salt hydrate, wherein the metal salt hydrate has a melting point that is less than the maximum processing temperature. | 04-05-2012 |
20130178576 | Polymeric Compositions and Method of Making and Articles Thereof - Described herein are substantially linear copolymeric compositions having at least two azide groups and at least two non-activated acetylene groups. The azide groups and the non-activated acetylene groups are reacted to cure the substantially linear copolymer composition. Also, described are methods of making and using such substantially linear copolymeric compositions. | 07-11-2013 |
20130274385 | CONTROLLED DEGRADATION FIBERS - There is provided controlled degradation fibers, and methods of making such controlled degradation fibers. | 10-17-2013 |
20130284518 | METHOD OF USING MULTI-COMPONENT FIBERS AS LOST-CIRCULATION MATERIAL - A method of forming a subterranean well and a method of reducing lost circulation in a subterranean well while drilling the subterranean well are disclosed. The methods include using multi-component fibers as lost-circulation materials. The multi-component fibers having external surfaces and include at least a first polymeric composition and a second polymeric composition. At least a portion of the external surfaces of the multi-component fibers includes the first polymeric composition, which at least partially adhesively bonds the mud cake formed during the method. | 10-31-2013 |
20130310491 | DEGRADABLE FIBERS - There is provided self-degrading fibers, and methods of making and methods of using such self-degrading fibers. | 11-21-2013 |
20130338271 | DEGRADABLE MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a degradable material comprising (a) from about 60 weight percent to about 97 weight percent of a first material based on the total weight of the degradable material, and (b) from about 3 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of a second material based on the total weight of the degradable material, where the second material is an oligomer comprising lactate and giycolate. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a degradable material comprising (a) poly lactic acid, and (b) an oligomer comprising lactate and giycolate, wherein the degradable material has a Tg less than 56° C. In still another aspect, the present disclosure provides a degradable material comprising (a) poly lactic acid, and (b) an oligomer comprising lactate and giycolate, wherein the degradable material has a tan delta peak of less than 65° C. It has been surprisingly found that the degradable materials according to the present disclosure provide physical properties that are not inherent to poly lactic acid alone. It has also been surprisingly found that the degradable materials disclosed herein provide improvements with respect to the processability, production costs, flexibility and ductility without decreasing their degradability. | 12-19-2013 |
20140138305 | ARTICLES INCLUDING MULTI-COMPONENT FIBERS AND PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An article including multi-component fibers and particles is disclosed. The multi-component fibers include at least a first polymeric composition and a second polymeric composition, are adhered together, and are non-fusing at a temperature of at least 110° C. At least a portion of the external surfaces of the multi-component fibers includes the first polymeric composition. Particles are adhered or directly attached to the first polymeric composition on the external surfaces of at least some of the multi-component fibers along their lengths. The particles include at least one of activated carbon, superabsorbent polymer particles, and abrasive particles. In some embodiments, the particles are distributed throughout the thickness of a web of the multi-component fibers. A method of making the articles is also disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141676 | ARTICLE INCLUDING MULTI-COMPONENT FIBERS AND HOLLOW CERAMIC MICROSPHERES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An article comprising hollow ceramic microspheres and multi-component fibers is disclosed. The multi-component fibers are adhered together, and the hollow ceramic microspheres are adhered to external surfaces of the multi-component fibers. A method of making the article and use of the article for insulation are also disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140170362 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND MASKING ARTICLE FOR PRODUCING PRECISE PAINT LINES - An adhesive article for masking a portion of a substrate surface from a liquid coating applied to the surface includes a support having first and second opposed major surfaces, and a cationic or zwitterionic adhesive composition disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the first and second opposed major surfaces. The adhesive composition provides a barrier that impedes the migration of the coating past the edge of the adhesive article. | 06-19-2014 |
20140187722 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND ARTICLES THEREOF - Described herein is a composition comprising at least one of: | 07-03-2014 |