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Swellable material using soy spent flakes

US8912256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2011
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/1208
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hybrid swellable material employs an oleophilic elastomer as a matrix admixed with an organic material derived from soy that is water swellable in brine, as well as fresh water. Various downhole tools may be made using this hybrid swellable material.

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