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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2009
Michael R. Berrigan, Oakdale, MN (US);
James G. Carlson, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Michael D. Crandall, North Oaks, MN (US);
Clayton A. George, Afton, MN (US);
Ignatius A. Kadoma, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Yong K. Wu, Woodbury, MN (US);
Michael R. Berrigan, Oakdale, MN (US);
James G. Carlson, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Michael D. Crandall, North Oaks, MN (US);
Clayton A. George, Afton, MN (US);
Ignatius A. Kadoma, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Yong K. Wu, Woodbury, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Fibers comprising a first thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature up to 120° C and a curable resin. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a plurality of fibers, with some of the fibers comprising a first thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature up to 120° C and some of the fibers comprising a curable resin. The fibers have an aspect ratio of at least 2:1 and a maximum cross-sectional dimension up to 60 micrometers. Fluid compositions containing the fibers and methods of contacting a subterranean formation using the fibers are also disclosed.