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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183309 | Puncture sealant The present invention provides a tire puncture sealant including a rubber latex and 1,3-propanediol, which has a reduced viscosity at low temperatures, has better injectability at low temperatures, and is also excellent in storage stability, initial sealing performa... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8148448 | Tire puncture sealant A tire puncture sealant having both excellent sealing performance and excellent storage performance, specifically a tire puncture sealant containing a natural rubber latex (A) and a VEVA copolymer resin emulsion (B), wherein the solid content mass of the natural rub... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8110618 | Process for production of sealing agent A sealing agent stock solution 20 is prepared by preparing a mixed solution 14 by mixing a rubber latex, a resin emulsion and a surfactant, and a predetermined amount of water in a solution preparation vessel 12, followed by adding an anti-freez... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7960448 | Method for producing puncture sealant A method for producing a puncture sealant, including: performing a first mixing to mix an anti-freezing agent and water; performing a second mixing to mix a mixed liquid obtained from the first mixing and a rubber latex; and performing a third mixing to mix a mixed ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7868061 | Puncture sealing agent for a tire, and process for producing the same A puncture sealing agent for a tire is disclosed that has a rubber latex, an adhesive agent, and an anti-freezing agent, wherein glycerin, potassium acetate or a solution of glycerin and potassium acetate is used as the anti-freezing agent. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7807732 | Tire sealant composition A tire sealant composition for use in pneumatic tires is provided. The tire sealant composition primarily serves to seal the tire around the wheel rim and particularly in the tread area of the tire against punctures. The composition includes a naturally derived visc... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7759412 | Tire puncture sealant A tire puncture sealant including a urethane emulsion, an acrylic emulsion or a polyolefin emulsion, and an antifreezing agent has a comparatively low viscosity and an excellent storage stability while showing sealing properties equivalent to those of a conventional... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7745511 | Emulsion coagulant An emulsion coagulant for coagulating a tire puncture sealant containing emulsion particles includes a mineral which induces aggregation of the emulsion particles by one or both of weakening of surface charge of the emulsion particles and formation of hydrogen bond ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7709558 | Tire puncture sealant and method for making A device and a method for making a tire puncture sealant having a higher concentration of propylene glycol are disclosed, wherein the device comprises: a container having a cylindrical space for a mixed solution of rubber latex and a tackifier; a squirter comprising... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7388041 | Puncture sealing agent for a tire, and process for producing the same A puncture sealing agent for a tire is disclosed that has a rubber latex, an adhesive agent, and an anti-freezing agent, wherein glycerin, potassium acetate or a solution of glycerin and potassium acetate is used as the anti-freezing agent. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7370677 | Gas mixture, in particular for inflating the tires of vehicles A gaseous composition particular suitable for inflating the tires of vehicles with a high heat transfer capacity that results in tires having a longer life and better performance. In one aspect, this composition is based on hydrofluorocarbons, and is capable of effe... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7350571 | Methods of preparing and using coated particulates The present invention involves methods of preparing coated particulates and using such coated particulates in subterranean applications such as production enhancement and sand control. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of preparing coated par... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334636 | Methods of creating high-porosity propped fractures using reticulated foam One embodiment of the prevent invention provides a method of creating a high porosity propped fracture comprising creating a slurry comprising a treatment fluid, proppant particulates, pieces of reticulated foam having cells, and an adhesive substance such that the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334635 | Methods for fracturing subterranean wells A method of forming a propped fracture comprising: providing a fracture having a far-well bore area and a near-well bore area; placing first proppant particulates at least partially coated with an adhesive substance; placing a portion of second proppant particulates... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322393 | Sealing material, tire for a vehicle wheel including the sealing material, and process for producing the tire A sealing material includes the following characteristics: a value of a dynamic elastic modulus, measured at a temperature of 80° C., at a frequency of 1 Hz, and with a deformation of 5%, that is at least 60% lower than a value of the dynamic elastic modulus measur... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318473 | Methods relating to maintaining the structural integrity of deviated well bores Methods of enhancing at least partially the structural integrity of a longitudinal portion of a deviated well bore are provided. The methods include providing a gravel matrix composition; providing a longitudinal portion of a deviated well bore; and placing a suffic... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318474 | Methods and compositions for controlling formation fines and reducing proppant flow-back Provided herein are methods for controlling the migration of particulates within a portion of a subterranean formation that comprise aqueous tackifying treatment fluids, curable resin compositions, and/or noncurable resin compositions. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316253 | Sealant for prevention of blowout, tubeless tire, and tire tube The viscosity of a puncture-preventing sealant (7) is set in a range of 25 to 35 dPa·s, and a thixotropy index is set in a range of 6.5 to 11.0, the sealant (7) being filled in a sealant chamber (6) defined to extend along an outer periphery of... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7299875 | Methods for controlling particulate migration Many methods are provided including methods of stabilizing a portion of a subterranean formation or reducing the production of particulates from a portion of a subterranean formation comprising contacting the portion of the subterranean formation with a pre-flush fl... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7281581 | Methods of hydraulic fracturing and of propping fractures in subterranean formations A method of propping at least one fracture in a subterranean formation, that comprises forming a plurality of proppant aggregates, each proppant aggregate comprising a binding fluid and a filler material, and introducing the plurality of proppant aggregates into the... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273099 | Methods of stimulating a subterranean formation comprising multiple production intervals A method of stimulating a production interval adjacent a well bore having a casing disposed therein, that comprises introducing a carrier fluid comprising first particulates into the well bore, packing the first particulates into a plurality of perforations in the c... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267171 | Methods and compositions for stabilizing the surface of a subterranean formation Methods comprising providing a fracturing fluid comprising proppant particulates at least partially coated with a hardenable resin composition that comprises a hardenable resin component and a hardening agent component, wherein the hardenable resin component compris... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264051 | Methods of using partitioned, coated particulates Methods of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising: providing partitioned, coated particulates that comprise particulates, an adhesive substance, and a partitioning agent, and wherein the adhesive substance comprises an aqueous tackifying agent or ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264052 | Methods and compositions for consolidating proppant in fractures Improved methods and compositions for consolidating proppant in subterranean fractures are provided. In certain embodiments, the hardenable resin compositions may be especially suited for consolidating proppant in subterranean fractures having temperatures above abo... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261156 | Methods using particulates coated with treatment chemical partitioning agents Methods of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising: providing partitioned, coated particulates that comprise particulates, an adhesive substance, and a partitioning agent, and wherein the partitioning agent comprises a subterranean treatment chemic... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255169 | Methods of creating high porosity propped fractures Methods of forming a high porosity propped fracture comprising: providing a slurry comprising a fracturing fluid, proppant particulates, and a weighting agent; introducing the slurry into a portion of a fracture within the subterranean formation; and, depositing the... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252146 | Methods for preparing slurries of coated particulates Methods are provided that include a method of creating a stable slurry of coated particulates wherein the slurry is capable of being stored for at least 2 hours before use comprising the steps of: providing resin coated particulates wherein the resin comprises a res... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247663 | Eco tire An earth-friendly tire using raw materials derived from non-petroleum resources instead of all or part of raw materials derived from petroleum resources currently used for tires. The tire is prepared by using a natural rubber instead of a synthetic rubber; an inorga... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7237609 | Methods for producing fluids from acidized and consolidated portions of subterranean formations A method of stimulating and stabilizing an area of a subterranean formation comprising placing an acid fluid into an area of a subterranean formation and allowing the acid to at least partially dissolve a portion of the area of the subterranean formation; placing a ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7216711 | Methods of coating resin and blending resin-coated proppant A method of consolidating particulates comprising providing a slurry comprising a carrier fluid, a first portion of particulates, and a second portion of particulates wherein the first portion of particulates is at least partially coated with resin or tackifying age... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211547 | Resin compositions and methods of using such resin compositions in subterranean applications The present invention relates to curable, permeable resin compositions and methods of using such compositions. One embodiment of provides a method of creating a resin mass comprising the steps of combining a resin, a hardening agent, a hydrocarbon diluent, a silane ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7192985 | More controllable acoustic spray patch A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7169830 | Tire sealant composition A tire sealant composition for use in pneumatic tires is provided. The tire sealant composition primarily serves to seal the tire around the wheel rim and particularly in the tread area of the tire against punctures. The composition includes a naturally derived visc... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163962 | More controllable acoustic spray patch A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156172 | Method for accelerating oil well construction and production processes and heating device therefor Methods are described for providing localized heating in an oil well at precise depths to accomplish or expedite specific objectives. The methods involve the use of a heating tool which can be lowered into an oil well to apply heat at a precise depth to achieve a de... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156194 | Methods of drilling and consolidating subterranean formation particulate Improved methods for drilling well bores penetrating producing zones while controlling formation particulates are provided. Some embodiments provide methods of drilling a well bore into a subterranean formation comprising the steps of providing a drilling compositio... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7131493 | Methods of using sealants in multilateral junctions Methods for the completion of subterranean well bores in a multilateral well system are provided. More particularly, methods are provided for the sealing of junctions between lateral well bores and a parent well bore. The sealants used in accordance with the methods... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114570 | Methods and compositions for stabilizing unconsolidated subterranean formations Methods of stabilizing subterranean formations and methods of reducing the production of particulates from subterranean formations are provided, which are useful in conjunction with subterranean formations surrounding wellbores and fractures. The methods comprise th... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7073550 | Pneumatic tire having built-in colored sealant layer and preparation thereof This invention relates to a pneumatic tire having a built-in non-black colored sealant layer and its preparation. The sealant layer is derived from a sealant precursor layer comprised of a butyl rubber, organoperoxide, particulate, synthetic amorphous silica and pla... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073581 | Electroconductive proppant compositions and related methods Some embodiments provide methods of obtaining data from a portion of a subterranean formation comprising providing proppant particulates wherein at least a portion of the proppant particulates are coated with an electroconductive resin that comprises a resin and a c... | 07/11/2006 |
