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Altering the interface of hydrocarbon-coated surfaces

US8658412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY · US

Inventors

Eric R. Choban · Williamstown, US
Robert D. Fallon · Elkton, US
Edwin R. Hendrickson · Hockessin, US
Scott Christopoher Jackson · Wilmington, US
Abigail K. Luckring · West Chester, US
Michael P. Perry · Downingtown, US
David Alan Suchanec · Wilmington, US
Sheryl M. Anzek · Elkton, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 21, 2010
Grant date	Feb 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B43/16
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or pipeline maintenance.

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