Wells – Processes – Specific propping feature
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-28
2010-12-07
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Specific propping feature
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845409
ABSTRACT:
Composite proppant particles each of which comprises a plurality of microbubbles and a resin binder are disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of using such composite proppant particles to prop fractures in wells formed in underground formations.
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Culler Scott R.
Shinbach Madeline P.
Thurber Ernest L.
Wallace John T.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Ehrich Dena M.
Jordan Robert H.
Neuder William P
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