Earth boring – well treating – and oil field chemistry – Earth boring – Contains inorganic component other than water or clay
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Figueroa, John J (Department: 1765)
Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry
Earth boring
Contains inorganic component other than water or clay
Reexamination Certificate
active
07977281
ABSTRACT:
Methods for minimizing the amount of graphite particles used during drilling operations, the methods comprise performing drilling operations using a drilling fluid system having effective rheological and fluid loss control properties, the drilling fluid system comprising a mixture of graphite particles having an effective particle size distribution.
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Halliday William S.
Schwertner David W.
Strickland S. Dwight
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Figueroa John J
Morris Paula
The Morris Law Firm P.C.
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