Earth boring – well treating – and oil field chemistry – Well treating – Contains organic component
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1796)
Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry
Well treating
Contains organic component
C507S206000, C507S233000, C507S260000, C507S261000, C166S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871963
ABSTRACT:
The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.
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U.S. Appl. No. 11/853,504.
Berg Michael C.
Mowers William A.
Petersen Kevin T.
Soane David
Stokes Kristoffer K.
Admasu Atnaf
Elmore Carolyn S.
Elmore Patent Law Group P.C.
Hoda Mahreen Chaudhry
Kugel Timothy J.
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