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Encapsulated microenergetic material

US9896921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC · US

Inventors

Jeffery James Roberts · Livermore, US
Roger D. Aines · Livermore, US
Eric B. Duoss · Danville, US
Christopher M. Spadaccini · Oakland, US
Kevin S. Vandersall · Livermore, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 28, 2016
Grant date	Feb 20, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 28, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42D1/22
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Providing high energy materials that can be placed in previously created fractures and activating them in place to extend or change an existing fracture system. Also detecting the location of fractures or permeable pathways and a means to assess the extent and efficiency of proppant emplacement.

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