Nano-based devices for use in a wellbore

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Clement, Michelle (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Blasting

Contained blasting charge

C102S200000, C102S207000, C137S068130, C361S248000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874250

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a component for use in a wellbore, and a nano-based device for activating the component.

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