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Swellable elastomer-based apparatus, oilfield elements comprising same, and methods of using same in oilfield applications

US7373991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2006
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/1208
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oilfield apparatus and methods of use, the apparatus comprising an elastomeric composition comprising the reaction product of a linear or branched polymer having residual ethylenic unsaturation with an ethylenically unsaturated organic monomer having at least one reactive moiety selected from the group consisting of acid, acid anhydride, and acid salt.

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