156 results about "Fluid gel" patented technology

An aqueous, viscoelastic fluid gelled with a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) is stabilized and improved with an effective amount of an alkali earth metal oxide and / or alkali earth metal hydroxide. These fluids are more stable and have reduced or no tendency to precipitate, particularly at elevated temperatures. The additives may also increase viscosity to the point where less VES is required to maintain a given viscosity. These stabilized, enhanced, aqueous viscoelastic fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing.

Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities reduced (gels broken) by the direct or indirect action of a composition that contains at least one metal ion source and optionally at least one second source. An optional second source may be a chelating agent where at least one reducing agent source may be additionally optionally used. Another optional component with the metal ion source includes a second, different metal ion source. The breaking composition is believed to directly attack the VES itself, possibly by disaggregating or otherwise attacking the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid, and / or possibly by changing the chemical structure of the VES to give two or more products.

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical formulation having thermoreversible properties, comprising: a) an anti-microbial agent; b) a poloxamer mixture containing at least two poloxamer polymers; and c) a hydroxy fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol, wherein the formulation is a solid at room temperature and is a liquid-gel at body temperature. The thermoreversible pharmaceutical formulation has a viscosity of about 8,500 cP to about 400,000 cP at room temperature, and a viscosity of about 1,000 cP to about 8,000 cP at body temperature and exhibits a hysteresis loop behavior. The present invention further provides a process of preparing as well as a method of treating a microbial infection in a mammal using the same.

It has been discovered that fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities reduced (gels broken) by the direct or indirect action of a biochemical agent, such as bacteria, fungi, and / or enzymes. The biochemical agent may directly attack the VES itself, or some other component in the fluid that produces a by-product that then causes viscosity reduction. The biochemical agent may disaggregate or otherwise attack the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid. The biochemical agent may produce an enzyme that reduces viscosity by one of these mechanisms. A single biochemical agent may operate simultaneously by two different mechanisms, such as by degrading the VES directly, as well as another component, such as a glycol, the latter mechanism in turn producing a by-product (e.g. an alcohol) that causes viscosity reduction. Alternatively, two or more different biochemical agents may be used simultaneously. In a specific, non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant can have its viscosity broken with bacteria such as Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the like.

Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities reduced (gels broken) by the direct or indirect action of a breaker composition that contains at least one mineral oil, at least one polyalphaolefin oil, and / or at least one saturated fatty acid. The breaker may initially be dispersed oil droplets in an internal, discontinuous phase of the fluid. In one non-limiting embodiment, the breaker, e.g. mineral oil is added to the fluid after it has been substantially gelled. The breaking composition is believed to act possibly by rearranging, disaggregating or otherwise attacking the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid in a non-spontaneous, rate controlled manner at elevated fluid temperatures. In a specific, non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant can have its viscosity broken with a light, low viscosity paraffinic mineral oil.

A laundry detergent composition comprising a graft copolymer of polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutylene oxide with vinyl acetate in a weight ratio of from about 1:0.2 to about 1:10; from about 0.2% to about 8% of organic solvent; and from about 2% to about 20% of a surfactant system; wherein said detergent composition is in a form selected from: liquid; gel; and combinations thereof.

Dental bleaching compositions, for example in the form of liquids, gels, creams, pastes and ointments, comprising a peroxide releasing compound and from 1% to 35% by weight of a potassium-containing compound such as potassium nitrate, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in a safe and effective amount to prevent tooth hypersensitivity in the patient during the bleaching process. The potassium nitrate contemplated by the invention is compatible with peroxide yielding bleaching compounds such as peroxide, carbamide peroxide, calcium peroxide, zinc peroxide, magnesium peroxide and sodium perborate. Potassium nitrate is complimentary and synergistic with the peroxide bleaching agents contemplated by the invention and enhances the release of oxygen to the tooth enamel. Also contemplated are methods of bleaching teeth comprising application of the dental bleaching compositions of the invention.

Compositions and methods are disclosed for substantially liquid, gel, suspension, slurry, semisolid and / or colloid storage of biological samples following admixture with the herein disclosed storage composition, permitting substantial recovery of biological activity following storage without refrigeration. In certain embodiments, unfractionated saliva samples may be stored without refrigeration for weeks, months or years in a form that permits recovery of intact DNA following the storage period.

An aqueous, viscoelastic fluid gelled with a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) is inhibited against hydrate formation with an effective amount of an additive that could be one or more halide salts of alkali metals and alkali earth metals, formate salts, alcohols, glycols, glycol amines, sugars, sugar alcohols, amidoamine oxides, polymers such as polyamines, polyvinylpyrrolidones and derivatives thereof, polyvinyl alcohols and derivatives thereof, polycaprolactams and derivatives thereof, hydroxyethylcellulose, and mixtures thereof. These fluids are inhibited against hydrate formation and may have increased viscosity as well. The additives may increase viscosity to the point where less VES is required to maintain a given viscosity. These inhibited, aqueous, viscoelastic fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in stimulation treatments, e.g. hydraulic fracturing fluids.

An aqueous, viscoelastic fluid gelled with a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) is stabilized and improved with an effective amount of an alkali earth metal oxide and / or alkali earth metal hydroxide. These fluids are more stable and have reduced or no tendency to precipitate, particularly at elevated temperatures. The additives may also increase viscosity to the point where less VES is required to maintain a given viscosity. These stabilized, enhanced, aqueous viscoelastic fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing.

Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities reduced (gels broken) by the direct or indirect action of a breaker composition that contains at least one mineral oil, at least one polyalphaolefin oil, and / or at least one saturated fatty acid. The breaker may initially be dispersed oil droplets in an internal, discontinuous phase of the fluid. In one non-limiting embodiment, the breaker, e.g. mineral oil is added to the fluid after it has been substantially gelled. The breaking composition is believed to act possibly by rearranging, disaggregating or otherwise attacking the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid in a non-spontaneous, rate controlled manner at elevated fluid temperatures. In a specific, non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant can have its viscosity broken with a light, low viscosity paraffinic mineral oil.

Certain aspects of the invention are drawn to formulations and methods of making a liquid gel concentrate composition. Such liquid gel concentrates are formed by admixing an alkali-swellable polymer with an alkaline swelling agent in an oil-based suspending agent. The invention also provides for gelled water fire suppressants produced by mixing a liquid gel concentrate composition with water and methods of using such fire suppressants for combating fires.

A personal seasonal pillow for accommodating different temperatures occurring during different seasons is disclosed comprising a cool side and a warm side opposite the cool side. A gel layer is associated with the cool side containing a fluid gel, and a layer of insulating fill is associated with the warm side. A cool side indicator is associated with the cool side; and a warm side indicator is associated with the warm side whereby the person may easily identify the desired side.

A system and method for automatically applying a gel coat brush stroke pattern over an image surface secured to a support is described. A liquid gel applicator dispenses a predetermined quantity of transparent liquid gel on the image surface. A brush stroking machine is provided with a plurality of brush head modules which are connected to a reciprocating linkage. The linkage causes reciprocal arcuate displacement of bristles secured to the brush head modules. An adjustable support positions the bristles over the image surface for contact with the liquid gel dispensed thereon by the liquid gel applicator. A conveyor displaces the support with the image surface facing up under the liquid gel applicator and the bristles of the brush head modules along a straight axis whereby reciprocating displacement of the bristles imparts brush stroke patterns in the liquid gel over the image surface.

An aqueous, viscoelastic treating fluid gelled with a crosslinked guar or guar derivative is stabilized and improved with an effective amount of a glycol, such as ethylene glycol. These fluids are more stable in that viscosity is maintained, particularly at elevated temperatures. The additives may also increase viscosity to the point where less of a crosslinked guar or guar derivative gelling agent is required to maintain a given viscosity. These stabilized, enhanced, aqueous, viscoelastic fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing.

The present invention provides liquid gelling agent concentrates and methods of treating wells therewith. A liquid gelling agent concentrate of this invention comprises an environmentally safe hydrocarbon carrier liquid, an organophillic clay suspending agent, a surfactant for dispersing the organophillic clay suspending agent in the carrier liquid and a particulate aqueous fluid gelling agent suspended in the carrier liquid.

An aqueous, viscoelastic treating fluid gelled with a crosslinked guar or guar derivative is stabilized and improved with an effective amount of a glycol, such as ethylene glycol. These fluids are more stable in that viscosity is maintained, particularly at elevated temperatures. The additives may also increase viscosity to the point where less of a crosslinked guar or guar derivative gelling agent is required to maintain a given viscosity. These stabilized, enhanced, aqueous, viscoelastic fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing.

A horse and / or livestock brush releases a liquid gel solution directly onto the coat of an animal during brushing. Delivery of the liquid gel solution is activated by manually depressing the brushes cover. The liquid gel solution includes perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, hair conditioners, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The brush includes a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that are, optionally, aligned with apertures in brush bristles for delivery of the liquid gel active composition, and is fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. A porous sponge saturated with the liquid gel active ingredient is inserted over the flexible deformable membrane. A cover is inserted through a second opening and rests upon the porous sponge. Brushing action deforms the flexible deformable membrane and squeezes the sponge, releasing the active ingredient during brushing or when the cover is depressed manually.

A controlled-gelation aqueous solution is proposed. The solution contains a hydrophobically-aggregating gelling agent, and an effective amount of an inhibitor which suppresses hydrophobic aggregation of the gelling agent. The inhibitor is soluble in water so that when the controlled-gelation aqueous solution contacts aqueous media the inhibitor disperses and gelation occurs. However, the inhibitor is substantially insoluble in hydrocarbons so that when the controlled-gelation aqueous solution contacts hydrocarbon media the inhibitor continues to suppress said hydrophobic aggregation and gelation is suppressed. The solution may be used to control the flow of water into oil wells, making it possible to reduce the water cut.

The invention relates to an ionic liquid gel supporting film and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the field of membrane separation techniques. The film is formed by loading ionic liquid gel on a macromolecule microporous membrane, and the mass of the ionic liquid gel accounts for 30-80% of the total mass of the ionic liquid gel supporting film. The preparation method of the film comprises the following steps: firstly, injecting a gel precursor solution into the macromolecule microporous membrane by adopting an impregnation method, and gelatinizing the gel precursor solution through ultraviolet light initiation to prepare the ionic liquid gel supporting film. The ionic liquid gel supporting film prepared by the method provided by the invention has relatively high gas permeation flux and relatively large gas separating factor, and can avoid the liquid leakage of the film under relatively high transmembrane pressure, enhance the performance stability of the film, and prolong the service life of the film. The method is simple and easy to control, the prepared ionic liquid gel supporting film is mainly used in the fields such as trapping of acid gas in industrial discharge exhaust gas, and CO2 separating in spacecrafts, submarines and other confined spaces.

A personal seasonal pillow for accommodating different temperatures occurring during different seasons is disclosed comprising a cool side and a warm side opposite the cool side. A gel layer is associated with the cool side containing a fluid gel, and a layer of insulating fill is associated with the warm side. A cool side indicator is associated with the cool side; and a warm side indicator is associated with the warm side whereby the person may easily identify the desired side.

A vascular embolization gelling agent for sustained release of drugs for treating tumors having a drug and a drug carrier. The drugs are antitumor drugs. The drug carrier includes poloxamer polymer and polyvinylpyrrolidone or gel made of the combination, and may be purified before use. The drug carrier accounts for 5-65% of the gel. The particle size of the gel is in the range of 10 nm-150 μm. The embolization agent is a liquid gel at normal temperature, to facilitate direct transcatheter injection, and is rapidly solidified to the gel state in body with the increase of the temperature; it is used to encapsulate different drugs on demand, and can achieve dual efficacy of embolization and drug treatment through local sustained release of the drug. The present invention can be used as the embolization agent for endovascular interventional therapy for transcatheter arterial chemoembolization of various benign and malignant tumors.

A horse and / or livestock brush releases a liquid gel solution directly onto the coat of an animal during brushing. Delivery of the liquid gel solution is activated by manually depressing the brushes cover. The liquid gel solution includes perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, hair conditioners, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The brush includes a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that are, optionally, aligned with apertures in brush bristles for delivery of the liquid gel active composition, and is fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. A porous sponge saturated with the liquid gel active ingredient is inserted over the flexible deformable membrane. A cover is inserted through a second opening and rests upon the porous sponge. Brushing action deforms the flexible deformable membrane and squeezes the sponge, releasing the active ingredient during brushing or when the cover is depressed manually.

A low viscosity wellbore polymer fluid gelling system comprising an aqueous medium and a water-in-water emulsion comprising a plurality of polymers or oligomers, including at least one removable polymer or oligomer, and at least one gelling polymer or oligomer, wherein said fluid has a low viscosity when injected, and the gelling polymer forms a gel downhole which has a storage modulus of at least about 60 Pa after the removable polymer is removed from the fluid. The invention also provides a method of isolating at least one zone of a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, including the steps of preparing a water-in-water emulsion comprising a plurality of polymers or oligomers including at least one removable polymer or oligomer, and at least one gellable polymer or oligomer; combining the water-in-water emulsion with an aqueous medium to prepare a low viscosity polymer fluid; introducing the fluid into a zone in the formation, removing the at least one removable polymer or oligomer, and allowing a remaining gellable oligomer, polymer or polymers to form a gel, isolating the zone from at least one other zone in the formation.

A method and a device for preparing a drinking glass, cup, mug or other beverage container, e.g. drink-ware, where any dry granular, flaked, shaved or powder substance (SPICE) is applied to the rim of the drink-ware. Where the drink-ware is inverted and introduced into the SPICE and in order to adhere the SPICE to the rim of the drink-ware, the rim is customarily first moistened with a liquid, gel or other viscous aqueous wetting substance (moistening agent). The dispenser is an all encompassing system to accommodate common large diameter drink-ware, to moisten the rim of the drink-ware, house the SPICE, preserve the moistening agent and preserve the SPICE by separating the moisture of the wetting agent from the SPICE, providing for drink-ware to be introduced into the wetting agent then into the SPICE and to re-close and secure the device and its contents with a screw or snap-on lid.

The invention discloses a blocking method adopting fluid gel for producing a blocking valve by a formation temperature to block a gas reservoir. The blocking method comprises the following steps that a), a gel crosslinked system and a gel initiator are uniformly mixed until the mixed solution has no fish eye-shaped structure so that a fluid solution is obtained; b), the fluid solution is fed into a shaft by a pump and forms gel after gelation waiting; c), after ground operation, a gel breaker aqueous solution is added into the gel in the shaft, wherein the gel breaker aqueous solution comprises 2-5wt% of a gel breaker and the total weight of the gel breaker is 0.1-2% of that of the gel crosslinked system; and d), after the fed gel breaker aqueous solution contacts with the gel, the gel breaker makes the gel lose blocking performances and the broken gel is fed back to the ground. The blocking method has simple processes. The fluid gel for blocking has a low cost and very high pressure resistance.