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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5707939 | Silicone oil-based drilling fluids The present invention relates to an improved continuous phase for a drilling fluid and specifically a silicone continuous phase which is non-polluting and substantially non-toxic. Preferred silicones for use in the invention are dimethylsiloxane polymers.... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5424284 | Drilling fluid additive and method for inhibiting hydration This invention relates to drilling fluid additives that suppress clay swelling within a subterranean well and to methods for controlling clay swelling during the drilling of a subterranean well. In one embodiment trihydroxy alkyl amine is reacted with an ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5189012 | Oil based synthetic hydrocarbon drilling fluid The present invention relates to an improved continuous phase for an oil based drilling fluid and specifically a synthetic hydrocarbon continuous phase which is non-polluting and minimally toxic. The invention provides excellent drilling fluid properties ... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5149690 | Drilling fluid additive and method for inhibiting hydration This invention relates to drilling fluid additives that suppress clay swelling within a subterranean well and to methods for controlling clay swelling during the drilling of a subterranean well. Aliphatic polyamines and aliphatic acids react to form polya... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5134118 | Aqueous based drilling fluid This invention relates to an improved aqueous based drilling fluid and specifically to a water soluble polymer that imparts desirable performance characteristics to the final drilling fluid. The invention also relates to the method for preparation of the ... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5090498 | Water wash/oil wash cyclonic column tank separation system The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for removing oil base drilling mud or like contaminants from drill cuttings. A continuous phase liquid, such as, base oil or wash water, is used to wash the contaminants from the cuttings. The continuous... | 02/25/1992 |
