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US3096284A
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Method of preparing gelled aqueous fluid
Assignee: Halliburton Co
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Filing: 1960-07-05
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph L Slate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:17
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/02; C09K8/04; C09K8/14; C09K8/18; C09K8/22; C09K8/145; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S507/00; Y10S507/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A GELLED AQUEOUS FLUID FROM A BORATE WATER, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) ADDING TO SAID BORATE WATER A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF POLYHYDROXY ALCOHOLS, MONOSACCHARIDES, ALKALI METAL FLUORIDES, AND AMMONIUM FLUORIDES, WHICH FORMS A WATER SOLUBLE COMPLEX WITH THE BORATE IN SAID WATER IN AN AMOUNT WHICH IS AT LEAST EQUAL ON A CHEMICAL EQUIVALENT BASIS TO THE AMOUNT OF THE BORATE PRESENT IN THE BORATE WATER; AND THEREAFTER, (B) ADDING TO THE RESULTING MIXTURE A GUM WHICH TENDS TO HYDRATE IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO FORM A GEL CHARACTERIZED FURTHER IN THAT THE STABILITY OF THE WATER SOLUBLE BORATE COMPLEX IS SUFFICIENTLY STRONG THAT THE FORMATION OF A GUMBORATE COMPLEX IS SUBSTANTIALLY PREVENTED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A GELLED AQUEOUS FLUID FROM A BORATE WATER, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) ADDING TO SAID BORATE WATER A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF POLYHYDROXY ALCOHOLS, MONOSACCHARIDES, ALKALI METAL FLUORIDES, AND AMMONIUM FLUORIDES, WHICH FORMS A WATER SOLUBLE COMPLEX WITH THE BORATE IN SAID WATER IN AN AMOUNT WHICH IS AT LEAST EQUAL ON A CHEMICAL EQUIVALENT BASIS TO THE AMOUNT OF THE BORATE PRESENT IN THE BORATE WATER; AND THEREAFTER, (B) ADDING TO THE RESULTING MIXTURE A GUM WHICH TENDS TO HYDRATE IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO FORM A GEL CHARACTERIZED FURTHER IN THAT THE STABILITY OF THE WATER SOLUBLE BORATE COMPLEX IS SUFFICIENTLY STRONG THAT THE FORMATION OF A GUMBORATE COMPLEX IS SUBSTANTIALLY PREVENTED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |