US3592268A
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Sand consolidation method
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-23
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-12-23
Abstract
Abstract Method of and composition for the treatment of unconsolidated sandy formations to stabilize a formation sand comprising injecting a treating composition of 10-60 percent by volume of acrolein dimer, 1 to 10 percent by volume of thionyl chloride catalyst, and 30 to 89 percent by volume of a nonaromatic petroleum solvent into said formation sand, polymerizing said dimer, and forming a fluid-permeable consolidated sand in said formation.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby G Harnsberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:19
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/56; C09K8/565
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
Method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the treating composition comprises about from 15 to 45 percent by volume of acrolein dimer, 3 to 7 percent by volume of thionyl chloride catalyst and 48 to 82 percent by volume of a nonaromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
Method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the treating solution additionally contains from 1 to 10 percent by volume of the composition of an oxygenated hydrocarbon solvent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the treating composition contains from 0.15 percent to 0.29 percent by volume of gamma glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane as a bonding agent.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |