Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Gay, Jennifer H. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
active
11456389
ABSTRACT:
Methods for reducing density of a system fluid and performing drilling operations using a reduced density system fluid comprising aerogel.
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Alsobrook Charles W.
Jones Thomas A.
Baker Hughes Incorporated
DiTrani Angela
Gay Jennifer H.
Morris Paula D.
The Morris Law Firm P.C.
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