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1.

NEW POLYMER AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18873218
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Barriere, Cyril

Abstract

This invention relates to a new water-soluble dialdehyde-functionalized polymer its preparation method and use, notably for application in the field of paper or cardboard manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 8/28 - Condensation with aldehydes or ketones
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
  • D21H 27/10 - Packing paper

2.

VANADIUM OXIDE EXTRACTION FROM BAYER PROCESS

      
Application Number 18881477
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-02
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Tavernier, Bruno
  • Jagannath, M. Venkata
  • Bonneau, Aurélien
  • Mishra, Manish Kumar

Abstract

A process for increasing the extraction yield of vanadium oxides from the spent liquor generated in the Bayer process for the recovery of alumina from bauxite, with the use of a water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble may be a polysaccharide or a synthetic polymer, which may include at least one non-ionic and/or anionic and/or cationic hydrophilic monomers.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

NOVEL POLYMER AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

      
Application Number 18868630
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel anionic water-soluble polymer, to the method for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof, notably in the paper field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 297/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by successively polymerising different monomer systems using a catalyst of the ionic or coordination type without deactivating the intermediate polymer using a catalyst of the anionic type
  • D21H 17/43 - Carboxyl groups or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
  • D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulpAfter-treatment of added substances in the pulp

4.

NEW POLYMER AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18873206
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Martel, Bastien
  • Barriere, Cyril

Abstract

This invention relates to a new polyvinylamine polymer, its preparation method and use, specifically for application in the field of paper manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups

5.

BINDER COMPOSITION FOR IRON ORE AGGLOMERATION

      
Application Number 18868082
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Zakosek, Gilles
  • Boursier, Thomas

Abstract

This invention relates to a binder composition for the manufacture of iron ore pellets containing: a) at least two organic binding agents LO in the form of solid particles, which are at least: a water-soluble anionic polymer P1 with a weight average molecular weight between 500 and 200,000 daltons, and, a water-soluble anionic polymer P2 with a weight average molecular weight greater than 500,000 daltons; and; b) at least one inorganic binding agent LI in the form of solid particles, the solid particles of the binding agents LO having a number median size of more than 500 micrometers, the particles of the binding agent LI have a number median size of less than one-third of the number median size of the solid particles of the binding agents LO.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates
  • C08L 33/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acidsMetal or ammonium salts thereof
  • C22B 1/24 - BindingBriquetting

6.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER

      
Application Number 18923200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

A system for heating water includes a circuit (2) in which an operating fluid circulates; the circuit (2) having a means (20) for heating the operating fluid. A first line (31) supplies water for sanitary use and a second line (32) supplies water intended for heating at least one environment of a building. A first heat exchange means (5) exchanges heat between the circuit (2) and the first supply line (31) and second heat exchange means (4) exchanges heat between the circuit (2) and the second supply line (32). The heating means (20) has or is a piston pump (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24D 3/18 - Hot-water central heating systems using heat pumps
  • F24D 3/08 - Hot-water central heating systems in combination with systems for domestic hot-water supply
  • F24H 1/52 - Water heaters for central heating incorporating heaters for domestic water incorporating heat exchangers for domestic water
  • F24H 4/02 - Water heaters

7.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER PULP

      
Application Number IB2024000641
Publication Number 2025/099492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-12
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a dry market pulp sheet comprising the addition of a polymeric composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21C 9/00 - After-treatment of cellulose pulp, e.g. of wood pulp, or cotton linters
  • D21C 9/18 - De-watering
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/68 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments siliceous, e.g. clays
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers

8.

HEATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL USE

      
Application Number EP2024081613
Publication Number 2025/099211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

An industrial apparatus comprising: - a circuit (2) in which a operating fluid circulates; said circuit (2) comprising a means (20) for heating the operating fluid and being deprived of evaporator, - a circulating line (31) in which a heat transfer fluid circulates; the circulating line (31) being closed on itself; the flow rate of the heat transfer fluid in said circulating line (31) being comprised between 10 and 500 m3/h, - a first heat exchanger (901); the first heat exchanger (901) placing said circuit (2) and said circulating line (31) in thermal communication, - an industrial heater (92) comprising a second heat exchanger (902) in which the circulating line (31) passes, characterised in that the heating means (20) consists of a piston pump (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F22B 1/12 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being steam produced by an indirect cyclic process
  • F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
  • F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
  • F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type

9.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER

      
Application Number EP2024079771
Publication Number 2025/087880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-22
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

System for heating water comprising: - a circuit (2) in which an operating fluid circulates; said circuit (2) comprising a means (20) for heating the operating fluid; - a first line (31) for supplying water for sanitary use; - a second line (32) for supplying water intended for heating at least one environment of a building; - first heat exchange means (5) for exchanging heat between the circuit (2) and the first supply line (31); - second heat exchange means (4) for exchanging heat between the circuit (2) and the second supply line (32). The heating means (20) comprises/is a piston pump (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24D 3/08 - Hot-water central heating systems in combination with systems for domestic hot-water supply
  • F24D 3/18 - Hot-water central heating systems using heat pumps
  • F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
  • F24H 4/02 - Water heaters
  • F25B 1/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with compressor of reciprocating-piston type

10.

METHOD FOR TREATING SUSPENSIONS OF MINERAL PARTICLES

      
Application Number 18681889
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Adkins, Stephen
  • Tizzotti, Morgan

Abstract

Method of in-situ crosslinking a polymer treated mineral slurry residues from a mineral processing operation, in which said mineral slurry residues comprises an aqueous liquid with dispersed particulate mineral solids, characterised by: (a) combining with said mineral slurry residues a water-soluble ionic polymer such that the dispersed particulate mineral solids of the mineral slurry residues are positively or negatively charged such that said mineral slurry residues are treated, and then (b) combining with said treated mineral slurry residues a ionic crosslinking agent such that a in-situ crosslinking occurs in the structure of the treated mineral slurry residues, and wherein the ionicity of the water-soluble polymer and the ionicity of the crosslinking agent are opposite.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/38 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by centrifugal separation
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities

11.

BRIQUETTING AND EXTRUSION OF IRON ORE

      
Application Number EP2024079825
Publication Number 2025/087899
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-22
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Zakosek, Gilles
  • Valero, Rémi

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of polyacrylamide and sodium silicate for the cold agglomeration of iron ore, with the polyacrylamide acting both as a binder and as an activator for the sodium silicate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 1/14 - AgglomeratingBriquettingBindingGranulating
  • C04B 18/02 - Agglomerated materials
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C22B 1/243 - BindingBriquetting with binders inorganic
  • C22B 1/244 - BindingBriquetting with binders organic
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide

12.

THICKENING COMPOSITION

      
Application Number EP2024080324
Publication Number 2025/088181
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-25
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Ruiz, Quentin
  • Matioszek, Dimitri
  • Gelin, Audrey

Abstract

Thickening composition comprising at least one polymer microgel, said polymer microgel being structured with a crosslinking agent of natural origin, and use of this thickening composition in thickened formulations of cosmetic products and detergents or in the manufacture of printing paste in textiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 8/04 - DispersionsEmulsions
  • A61K 8/73 - Polysaccharides
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C11D 3/22 - Carbohydrates or derivatives thereof
  • C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

13.

OLIGO-INITIATOR AND ITS USE FOR PRODUCING WATER-SOLUBLE HYBRID POLYMERS

      
Application Number EP2024079075
Publication Number 2025/082989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-15
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner
  • SNF GROUP (France)
  • CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
  • UNIVERSITE CLAUDE BERNARD LYON 1 (France)
  • UNIVERSITE JEAN MONNET SAINT-ETIENNE (France)
  • INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE LYON (France)
Inventor
  • Coquery, Clément
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Fleury, Etienne
  • Bernard, Julien
  • Charlot, Aurélia
  • Madau, Matthieu
  • Pesenti, Théo

Abstract

The invention relates to an oligo-initiator, to the process for synthesizing same and to the use thereof for producing water-soluble hybrid polymers. It also relates to a water-soluble hybrid polymer obtained according to a synthesis process comprising the functionalization of a biopolymer by reacting its functional groups with the functional groups of the oligo-initiator, allowing the extension of synthetic polymer chains, thus forming said water-soluble hybrid polymer. The invention also relates to the use of the water-soluble hybrid polymer in various fields of application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08G 81/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers in the absence of monomers, e.g. block polymers at least one of the polymers being obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule

14.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHEET OF PAPER

      
Application Number EP2024078109
Publication Number 2025/078299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-07
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a sheet of paper or cardboard comprising the addition of mixture M and a water-soluble amphoteric polymer PA to a fibrous suspension.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of amides or imides
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 220/34 - Esters containing nitrogen
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • D21H 17/18 - Non-macromolecular organic compounds containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen only forming new compounds in situ, e.g. within the pulp or paper, by chemical reaction with itself, or other added substances
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitutionPaper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • C08F 271/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of nitrogen-containing monomers as defined in group
  • C08F 226/04 - Diallylamine

15.

CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYMERIC MICRO-GEL AS AN ANTI-GAS MIGRATION AGENT

      
Application Number 18862449
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Giovannetti, Bruno

Abstract

The present invention concerns the technical field of cementing, in particular in the construction of oil and/or gas wells or geothermal energy. More specifically, the subject of the present invention is a cementitious composition and an improved method of cementing by means of the introduction into the cement of a polymeric micro-gel as an anti-gas migration agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/467 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes
  • C04B 24/16 - Sulfur-containing compounds
  • C04B 103/00 - Function or property of the active ingredients
  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • E21B 33/14 - Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices or the like for cementing casings into boreholes

16.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DRY ICE

      
Application Number 18883045
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

An apparatus for producing dry ice includes a supply means (2) for supplying carbon dioxide in the liquid state and a means (20) for the transition of state of the carbon dioxide in the liquid state flowing along the supply means (2). The state transition means (20) brings about the desired solidification of the carbon dioxide in order to produce dry ice and the undesired formation of carbon dioxide in the gaseous state. A system (3) is provided for the collection and recovery of carbon dioxide in the gaseous state. The collection and recovery system (3) collects carbon dioxide in the gaseous state downstream of the state transition means (20) and has a compressor (4) for compressing the carbon dioxide collected by the collection system (3), a heat exchanger (5) that places the carbon dioxide downstream of the compressor (4) and the carbon dioxide upstream of the compressor (4) in thermal communication, and a storage means (6) for storing the carbon dioxide coming from the compressor (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25J 1/00 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures

17.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A BINDER FOR ELECTRODE CONSISTING OF A BRANCHED WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER

      
Application Number EP2024073712
Publication Number 2025/040801
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-23
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Boursier, Thomas
  • Blondel, Frédéric

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a binder for electrode, a composition and a battery comprising said binder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 2/01 - Processes of polymerisation characterised by special features of the polymerisation apparatus used
  • C08F 297/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by successively polymerising different monomer systems using a catalyst of the ionic or coordination type without deactivating the intermediate polymer using a catalyst of the anionic type
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

18.

WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER AS BATTERY BINDING MATERIAL

      
Application Number EP2024073677
Publication Number 2025/040784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-23
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Boursier, Thomas
  • Blondel, Frédéric

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for preparing a binder for an electrode ink, a binder composition and a battery comprising said binder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • H01G 11/56 - Solid electrolytes, e.g. gelsAdditives therein
  • C08F 120/34 - Esters containing nitrogen
  • C08F 120/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C08F 265/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of amides or imides
  • C08F 265/06 - Polymerisation of acrylate or methacrylate esters on to polymers thereof

19.

Method for manufacturing paper and cardboard

      
Application Number 18006280
Grant Number 12234609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-20
First Publication Date 2025-02-25
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

Abstract

forming a sheet of paper or cardboard.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitutionPaper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 17/43 - Carboxyl groups or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • D21H 17/66 - Salts, e.g. alums
  • D21H 17/67 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments
  • D21H 23/06 - Controlling the addition

20.

PROCESS FOR SIZE REDUCTON OF ORES USING A WATER SWELLABLE POLYMER

      
Application Number EP2023072208
Publication Number 2025/031592
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-10
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Geneyton, Anthony
  • Zakosek, Gilles

Abstract

The invention concerns a process for the size reduction of ores from a mine in which at least one water-swellable polymer is added upstream of a crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 1/00 - Preliminary treatment of ores or scrap
  • B02C 23/06 - Selection or use of additives to aid disintegrating

21.

VANADIUM OXIDE EXTRACTION FROM BAYER PROCESS

      
Application Number EP2024071970
Publication Number 2025/031971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-02
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Tavernier, Bruno
  • Jagannath, M. Venkata
  • Bonneau, Aurélien
  • Mishra, Manish Kumar

Abstract

The invention concerns a process for increasing the extraction yield of vanadium oxides from the spent liquor generated in the Bayer process for the recovery of alumina from bauxite, with the use of a water-soluble polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

PROCEDE MODULABLE POUR LE TRAITEMENT D'UN EFFLUENT AQUEUX

      
Document Number 03192854
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-13
Open to Public Date 2025-01-22
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Blondel, Frederic
  • Niederhauser, Mark
  • Tizzotti, Morgan

Abstract

L’inventionconcerne un procede modulable pour le traitement d’un effluent aqueux comprenant un 5 traitement mecanique, volontaire et controle, d’une solution aqueuse (S) de polymere hydrosoluble (P) pour obtenir n solutions aqueuses (S’[i,...^])5 comprenant respectivement au moins un polymere (P’[i,.. ,n]) decoulant du cisaillement du polymere hydrosoluble (P), et un ajout dans une combinaison appropriee des solutions (S) et (S’[i,...,n]) dans I’effluent a trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds

23.

POLYMER, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF AS SCALE INHIBITOR

      
Application Number FR2024050920
Publication Number 2025/012557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-05
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Cheucle, Pierrick
  • Moreira, Guillaume
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Duong Khanh Si, Muttalif

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel water-soluble polymer, a process for preparing same, and the use thereof, in particular as a scale inhibitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 5/10 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances
  • C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
  • C08F 216/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical
  • C09K 8/528 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning inorganic depositions, e.g. sulfates or carbonates

24.

POLYMER AND USE THEREOF AS A HYDROCARBON VISCOSITY REDUCING AGENT

      
Application Number FR2024050926
Publication Number 2025/012561
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Souzy, Renaud

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for reducing the viscosity of hydrocarbons, comprising bringing a polymer and hydrocarbons, in particular heavy hydrocarbons, in contact with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/54 - Amides
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers

25.

METHOD FOR DEWATERING MINE TAILINGS

      
Application Number EP2024066668
Publication Number 2024/256689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-14
Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Bonneau, Aurélien

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for dewatering mine tailings, comprising the addition of at least one water-soluble polymer and at least one surfactant to said tailings.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 11/147 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents using organic substances
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 1/54 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities using organic material
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
  • C02F 11/122 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening by mechanical de-watering using filter presses

26.

INSTALLATION FOR DISSOLVING WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS IN POWDER FORM

      
Application Number EP2024063929
Publication Number 2024/245816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-21
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Gathier, Flavien
  • Rivas, Christophe
  • Bonnier, Julien
  • Favero, Cédrick

Abstract

Installation for dissolving water-soluble polymers in powder form, in particular for enhanced oil and/or gas recovery operations or for fracking operations, comprising a device (1) for transporting polymer in powder form, a grinding device (3), a cyclone (5), a filter (7), an air extraction means (9), a hopper (12), a metering device (13), a hydration device (14). Method for producing a water-soluble polymer solution implementing the installation. Enhanced oil and/or gas recovery method. Method for fracking an oil or gas reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole
  • E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
  • E21B 43/267 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures reinforcing fractures by propping

27.

DISTRICT HEATING PLANT AND METHOD

      
Application Number EP2024064087
Publication Number 2024/240818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-22
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

A district heating plant (100), comprising: a heating system (110) for heating a main fluid, comprising: − at least one heat pump module (1), comprising: · a first circuit (2) for a first refrigerant fluid and a second circuit (3) for a second refrigerant fluid; · a first heat exchanger (4) arranged on the first circuit (2) for a heat exchange between the first refrigerant fluid and a first heat transfer fluid; · a first compressor (5) arranged on the first circuit (2) downstream of the first heat exchanger (4); · a second heat exchanger (6) interposed between the first circuit (2) and the second circuit (3) for a heat exchange between the first refrigerant fluid and the second refrigerant fluid, said second heat exchanger (6) being located on the first circuit (2) downstream of the first compressor (5); · a first expansion valve (7) arranged on the first circuit (2) downstream of the second heat exchanger (6); · a second compressor (8) arranged on the second circuit (3) downstream of the second heat exchanger (6); · a third heat exchanger (9) arranged on the second circuit (3) downstream of the second compressor (8) for a heat exchange between the second refrigerant fluid and a second heat transfer fluid; − a heat exchange apparatus (101), said apparatus (101) being operatively associated with at least the second heat transfer fluid; a distribution network (120) for distributing the main fluid to a plurality of users.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24D 10/00 - District heating systems
  • F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
  • F25B 29/00 - Combined heating and refrigeration systems, e.g. operating alternately or simultaneously
  • F25B 25/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using a combination of modes of operation covered by two or more of the groups
  • F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type
  • F25B 40/02 - Subcoolers

28.

HEAT PUMP MODULE, PLANT COMPRISING SUCH HEAT PUMP MODULE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A SUBSTANCE

      
Application Number EP2024064089
Publication Number 2024/240820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-22
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

Heat pump module (1), comprising: a first circuit (2) for a first refrigerant fluid and a second circuit (3) for a second refrigerant fluid; a first heat exchanger (4) arranged on the first circuit (2) for heat exchange between the first refrigerant fluid and a first heat transfer fluid; a first compressor (5) arranged on the first circuit (2) downstream of the first heat exchanger (4); a second heat exchanger (6) interposed between the first circuit (2) and the second circuit (3) for heat exchange between the first refrigerant fluid and the second refrigerant fluid, said second heat exchanger (6) being located on the first circuit (2) downstream of the first compressor (5); a first expansion valve (7) arranged on the first circuit (2) downstream of the second heat exchanger (6); a second compressor (8) arranged on the second circuit (3) downstream of the second heat exchanger (6); a third heat exchanger (9) arranged on the second circuit (3) downstream of the second compressor (8) for heat exchange between the second refrigerant fluid and a second heat transfer fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
  • F22B 1/28 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method in boilers heated electrically
  • F25B 25/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using a combination of modes of operation covered by two or more of the groups
  • F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type
  • F25B 5/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with several evaporator circuits, e.g. for varying refrigerating capacity arranged in parallel
  • F25B 40/02 - Subcoolers

29.

POLYMER AND ITS METHOD OF PREPARATION

      
Application Number EP2024064129
Publication Number 2024/240837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-22
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Barriere, Cyril
  • Martel, Bastien
  • Peruchon, Quentin

Abstract

This invention relates to a new water-soluble polymer, its method of preparation, and its use, in particular for applications in the field of paper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of amides or imides
  • D21H 17/34 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/20 - Wet strength agents

30.

DISPERSION OF WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

      
Application Number 18689064
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Tavernier, Bruno
  • Coccolo, Sebastien
  • Telilel, Siham

Abstract

An injection fluid for hydraulic fracturing including at least one synthetic water-soluble polymer with a weight average molecular weight greater than or equal to 1 million daltons, the fluid being prepared according to a method including preparing, by radical polymerization an invert emulsion including between 15% and 40% by weight of the polymer, between 20% and 60% by weight of water and at least one hydrocarbon-based solvent, distilling the invert emulsion to obtain a dispersion including between 40% and 60% by weight of particles of the polymer, less than 10% by weight of water and at least one hydrocarbon-based solvent, and diluting the dispersion with 1% to 15% by weight of an aqueous solution including between 20% and 60% by weight of salts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds

31.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER AND CARDBOARD

      
Application Number 18286529
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Barriere, Cyril
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Martel, Bastien

Abstract

A method for producing a sheet of paper or cardboard from a fibrous suspension, includes injection of a polymer P2 into a fibrous suspension, forming of a sheet of paper or cardboard, and drying the sheet of paper or cardboard. The polymer P2 is prepared, before injection of the polymer P2, from a water-soluble polymer P1 in the form of solid particles. Polymer P1 consists of at least one nonionic monomer selected from acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, and acrylonitrile. Polymer P1 is subjected to a reaction Re to yield polymer P2. The reaction Re includes the addition and the dissolution of solid particles of polymer P1 in an aqueous solution M1 of an alkali hydroxide and/or an alkaline earth hydroxide, and an alkali hypohalide and/or an alkaline earth hypohalide, prior to a reaction time of 10 seconds to 5 hours.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • C08F 8/06 - Oxidation
  • C08F 8/28 - Condensation with aldehydes or ketones
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
  • D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulpAfter-treatment of added substances in the pulp

32.

NATURSOL

      
Application Number 019105234
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-11-13
Registration Date 2025-02-26
Owner SNF Group (France)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemical products for the manufacture of cosmetics.

33.

NATURSOL

      
Serial Number 98848874
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-12
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Polymers for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

34.

NEW COMPOSITION FOR OIL AND GAS RECOVERY

      
Application Number EP2024059249
Publication Number 2024/213472
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-04
Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Favero, Cédrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition for use in oil and gas recovery comprising an inverse emulsion of a water-soluble polymer A, and solid particles of a water-soluble polymer B, wherein both water-soluble polymer A and water-soluble polymer B comprises cationic monomer and anionic monomer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
  • C08F 220/34 - Esters containing nitrogen
  • C08L 33/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing halogen, nitrogen, sulfur, or oxygen atoms in addition to the carboxy oxygen

35.

FLODRI

      
Application Number 1814162
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-07-11
Registration Date 2024-07-11
Owner SNF Group (France)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemical products for treatment of ores such as sand, coal, iron.

36.

FRACTURING FLUID COMPRISING A POLYMER IN A CRYSTALLINE FORM OF 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULPHONIC ACID SODIUM SALT AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2024056678
Publication Number 2024/189082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Legras, Benoit
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fracturing fluid comprising at least one proppant and at least one water-soluble polymer obtained from the crystalline form of 2-acrylamido-2- methylpropanesulphonic acid sodium salt ATBS.Na. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said fluid, as well as to a hydraulic fracturing method using said fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 120/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds

37.

METHOD FOR ENHANCED RECOVERY OF HYDROCARBONS USING A POLYMER OF A CRYSTALLINE FORM OF 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULPHONIC ACID SODIUM SALT

      
Application Number EP2024056686
Publication Number 2024/189088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Legras, Benoit
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

Method for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery comprising the following steps: a) Preparing an injection fluid comprising at least one water-soluble polymer obtained from ATBS, with water or brine; the ATBS being, prior to polymerization, a crystalline form of ATBS sodium salt having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 11.7°; 12.2°; 13.2°; 13.5°; 15.6°; 16.8°; 17.8°; 18.5°; 19.1°; 20.6°; 21.4°; 23.3°; 25.1°; 25.8°; 26.9°; 29.1°; 29.5°; 31.0°; 33.0°; 33.6°; 34.4°; 35.2°; 35.9°; 37.1°; 38.4°; 39.6°; 41.1°; 42.9°; 45.1°; 46.0°; 47.2°; 47.6° 2-theta angles; b) Injecting the injection fluid into a subterranean formation; c) Sweeping the subterranean formation using the injected fluid; d) Recovering an aqueous hydrocarbon mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C08F 120/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds

38.

CRYSTALLINE FORM OF 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULPHONIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT

      
Application Number EP2024056689
Publication Number 2024/189090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Legras, Benoit
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

The present invention relates to a crystalline form of 2-acrylamido-2- methylpropanesulphonic acid potassium salt ATBS.K having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 13.1°; 14.4°; 16.3°; 19.8°; 23.5°; 24.3°; 26.9°; 27.6°; 29.3°; 30.6°; 31.6°; 34.3°; 36.1°; 41.7°; 44.6°; 46.7° 2 theta (+/- 0.1°). 5

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 309/15 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the carbon skeleton containing amino groups bound to the carbon skeleton the nitrogen atom of at least one of the amino groups being part of any of the groups X being a hetero atom, Y being any atom

39.

CRYSTALLINE FORM OF 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULPHONIC ACID SODIUM SALT

      
Application Number EP2024056691
Publication Number 2024/189091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Legras, Benoit
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

The present invention relates to a crystalline form of 2-acrylamido-2- methylpropanesulphonic acid of the sodium salt ATBS.Na having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 11.7°; 12,2°; 13,2°; 13,5°; 15,6°; 16,8°; 17,8°; 18,5°; 19,1°; 20,6°; 21,4°; 23,3°; 25,1°; 25,8°; 26,9°; 29,1°; 29,5°; 31,0°; 33,0°; 33,6°; 34,4°; 35,2°; 35,9°; 37,1°; 38,4°; 39,6°; 41,1°; 42,9°; 45,1°; 46,0°; 47,2°; 47,6 2-theta angles (+/- 0.1°).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 309/15 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the carbon skeleton containing amino groups bound to the carbon skeleton the nitrogen atom of at least one of the amino groups being part of any of the groups X being a hetero atom, Y being any atom

40.

METHOD FOR INJECTING AN AQUEOUS POLYMER SOLUTION INTO AN UNDERGROUND FORMATION

      
Application Number EP2024056692
Publication Number 2024/189092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Favero, Cédrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for injecting an aqueous solution of a 2- acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate homopolymer P and/or its salts having an average molecular weight greater than 1 million daltons, said method comprising the following successive steps: - in a location A: * preparation in a mobile unit U1 of sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate in crystalline form (AMPS.S), * collection of an AMPS. OS sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate aqueous solution S1, coming from the purge of the preparation of the AMPS.s in the mobile unit U1, - in a location A': * preparation in a mobile unit U3 of a homopolymer P by gel polymerisation of an AMPS.S aqueous solution S3, * dissolution in a mobile unit U4 of the polymer P in a saline solution SSI to obtain a polymer P solution SM, * transfer of the solution SM from the location A' to a location B, - in the location B: * dilution in a mobile unit U5 of the solution SM by a saline solution SS2 to obtain a solution SF, * injection of the solution SF in the underground formation for the assisted extraction of hydrocarbons or hydraulic fracturing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C08F 120/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds

41.

METHOD FOR TREATING A SUSPENSION OF SOLID PARTICLES IN WATER USING A POLYMER IN A CRYSTALLINE FORM OF 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANESULPHONIC ACID SODIUM SALT

      
Application Number EP2024056708
Publication Number 2024/189103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Legras, Benoit
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for treating a suspension of solid particles in water using water-soluble polymers obtained from the crystalline form of ATBS.Na. This method is particularly useful for treating residues from the mining industry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • B01D 21/01 - Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation using flocculating agents
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 1/54 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities using organic material
  • C02F 11/14 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
  • B01D 3/06 - Flash distillation
  • C02F 11/121 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening by mechanical de-watering
  • C02F 11/148 - Combined use of inorganic and organic substances, being added in the same treatment step
  • B03D 3/06 - Flocculation

42.

MODULABLE METHOD FOR TREATING AN AQUEOUS EFFLUENT

      
Application Number EP2024056735
Publication Number 2024/189114
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Blondel, Frédéric
  • Niederhauser, Mark
  • Tizzotti, Morgan

Abstract

[1,…,n][1,…,n][1,…,n])[1,…,n]) to the effluent to be treated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities

43.

ORGANOTIN CATALYSTS RECOVERY PROCESS

      
Application Number CN2023080352
Publication Number 2024/183039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-08
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner
  • SNF (CHINA) FLOCCULANT CO., LTD (China)
  • SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cedrick
  • Legras, Benoit
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Boisse, Nicolas
  • Ling, Jing

Abstract

An organotin catalysts recycling method comprises the following successive steps: 1) preparation of a mixture comprising (i) a polar solvent selected from water, at least one C1-C12 alcohol, and a mixture of water and at least one C1-C12 alcohol (ii) an organotin catalyst residue solution S1 resulting from the synthesis of an amino alkyl (meth) acrylate compound and (iii) at least one organic extraction solvent ES1, liquid-liquid extraction LLE1 of this mixture using the organic extraction solvent ES1 to obtain an organic solution OS1 and an aqueous solution AS1; 2) distillation D1, at a temperature T1 and at a pressure P1, of the organic solution OS1 to obtain an organic solution OS1' and an organic distillate OD1;3) distillation D2, at a temperature T2 and at a pressure P2, of the organic solution OS1' to obtain an organic solution OS1" and an organic distillate OD2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 38/00 - Regeneration or reactivation of catalysts, in general
  • C07C 69/54 - Acrylic acid estersMethacrylic acid esters

44.

A TREATMENT METHOD OF AT LEAST ONE COLLOIDAL TOC PRESENT IN WASTEWATER

      
Application Number EP2024056276
Publication Number 2024/184539
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-08
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Lee, Heung Seop
  • Bae, Young Han
  • Kim, Min Ho
  • Hong, Tae Seung
  • Lee, Jae Woo
  • Jeong, Tae Kwang

Abstract

A treatment method of at least one colloidal TOC present in wastewater, said at least one colloidal TOC being selected among starch, oil, and dye, comprising the steps of: (a) un-stabilizing the at least one colloid TOC by adding an alkaline source to the wastewater to raise the pH to 11 to 12.5; (b) precipitating the at least one colloid TOC by adding a polymer flocculant; and (c) separating the at least one precipitated colloid TOC into solid and liquid under conditions of pH 11 to 12.5 and discharging it out of the system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
  • C02F 101/30 - Organic compounds
  • C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbons, e.g. oil
  • C02F 101/34 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
  • C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 1/24 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flotation

45.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING BIO-SOURCED DIALLYLDIALKYLAMMONIUM HALIDE

      
Application Number 18562659
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

A method for obtaining diallyldialkylammonium halide includes the reaction between allyl halide and a dialkylamine. At least one of the two is at least partially renewable and non-fossil. The diallyldialkylammonium halide can be used as a bio-sourced diallyldialkylammonium halide monomer to produce a bio-sourced polymer incorporating at least the monomer. The polymer can be used in various technical fields.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 209/00 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61K 47/32 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. carbomers
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
  • C07C 211/63 - Quaternary ammonium compounds having quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to acyclic carbon atoms
  • C08F 226/04 - Diallylamine
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
  • C11D 3/37 - Polymers
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • D21H 23/14 - Controlling the addition by selecting point of addition or time of contact between components

46.

APPARATUS FOR INTENSE/RAPID COOLING AND FOR REMOVING A SUBSTANCE IN SUSPENSION IN A GASEOUS FLUID AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2024054202
Publication Number 2024/170799
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-19
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Bombardi, Danilo

Abstract

An apparatus for intense/rapid cooling and for removing a substance in suspension in a gaseous fluid, said apparatus comprising: i) conveying means (2) for conveying the gaseous fluid; ii) a system (3) for alternatively condensing/freezing or defrosting the substance present in the gaseous fluid comprising: - a first group (31) of cooling or defrosting stages; - a second group (32) of cooling or defrosting stages; - means for collecting the substance (347); - the conveying means (2) comprising a first and a second line (311, 321) operatively arranged in parallel; iii) a heat exchanger (4) for pre-cooling the gaseous fluid upstream of the first group (31) or second group (32); iv) the conveying means (2) comprising means (5) for transporting to the heat exchanger (4) the gaseous fluid that is present downstream of the first group (31) or second group (32) to remove heat from the gaseous fluid that is present upstream of the first group (31) or second group (32) and passes through the heat exchanger (4); v) directing means (6) for directing the fluid alternatively towards the first or towards the second line (311, 321), vi) a first fan (71) and a second fan (72) situated along the conveying means (2); the volumetric flow rate of the gaseous fluid generated by the first fan (71) being greater than the air flow rate generated by the second fan (72).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 5/00 - Condensation of vapoursRecovering volatile solvents by condensation
  • B01D 7/00 - Sublimation
  • B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
  • B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours
  • F25J 3/08 - Separating gaseous impurities from gases or gaseous mixtures

47.

BIO-SOURCED CATIONIC HIGH CHARGE DENSITY POLYMER

      
Application Number 18565662
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

A bio-sourced cationic polymer is obtained by reaction of epihalohydrin that is least partially renewable and non-fossil, and at least one compound of formula (R1)2N(CH2CH2NH)n(CH2CH2N(R2)2)m that is at least partially renewable and non-fossil. R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom H or an alkyl chain including 1 to 8 carbon atoms, n=0 to 3, m=0 or 1. When n=m=0, then a hydrogen atom H is covalently bound to the nitrogen atom N of the N(R1)2 group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
  • C04B 20/02 - Treatment
  • C04B 24/28 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

48.

COSMETIC AND DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYMERIC COMPOSITION OF A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER ENVELOPED WITHIN ANOTHER POLYMER

      
Application Number 18692203
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Besset, Céline
  • Clement, Benoît
  • Blondel, Frédéric

Abstract

This invention relates to a cosmetic or detergent composition comprising a thickening polymeric composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 8/11 - Encapsulated compositions
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C11D 3/37 - Polymers

49.

Method for obtaining bio-sourced N-vinylformamide

      
Application Number 18566281
Grant Number 12269789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

A method for obtaining N-vinylformamide including the reaction between an acetaldehyde and a formamide, one of the two, preferably both, being at least partially renewable and non-fossil. A bio-sourced N-vinylformamide monomer, a bio-sourced polymer obtained by polymerization including at least N-vinylformamide monomer, and the use of the polymer in various technical fields.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 233/03 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms
  • C07C 231/12 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides by reactions not involving the formation of carboxamide groups
  • C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
  • D21H 17/34 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulpAfter-treatment of added substances in the pulp

50.

Method for manufacturing paper and cardboard

      
Application Number 18691353
Grant Number 12134860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Grant Date 2024-11-05
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Barriere, Cyril

Abstract

the Re2 reaction comprises preparing a P3 polymer by reaction between (iv) a micro-cellulose compound and (v) the P2 polymer comprising isocyanate functions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/46 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 23/18 - Addition at a location where shear forces are avoided before sheet-forming, e.g. after pulp beating or refining

51.

METHOD FOR OBTAINING BIO-SOURCED (METH)ALLYLSULFONATE ALKALI SALT

      
Application Number 18562598
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

A method is for obtaining a bio-sourced (meth)allylsulfonate alkali salt obtained from a (meth)allyl halide. The (meth)allyl halide is at least partially renewable and non-fossil. A (co)polymer can be obtained from the bio-sourced (meth)allylsulfonate alkali salt. The (co)polymer can be used in a method for enhanced oil and/or gas recovery by sweeping a subterranean formation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
  • C09K 8/42 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells

52.

METHOD FOR OBTAINING A BIO-SOURCED-MONOMER FROM RENEWABLE DIMETHYLAMINOETHANOL

      
Application Number 18562722
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

A method for obtaining dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate comprising reacting a (meth)acrylic ester with dimethylaminoethanol that-is at least partially renewable and non-fossil. A bio-sourced dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate has a bio-sourced carbon content ranging between 45 wt % and 100 wt % relative to the total carbon weight in the bio-sourced dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate. The bio-sourced carbon content can be measured according to ASTM D6866-21 Method B.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/34 - Esters containing nitrogen
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C07C 213/06 - Preparation of compounds containing amino and hydroxy, amino and etherified hydroxy or amino and esterified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton from hydroxy amines by reactions involving the etherification or esterification of hydroxy groups
  • C07C 219/08 - Compounds containing amino and esterified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having esterified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having at least one of the hydroxy groups esterified by a carboxylic acid having the esterifying carboxyl group bound to an acyclic carbon atom of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/80 - Compositions for reinforcing fractures, e.g. compositions of proppants used to keep the fractures open
  • C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 23/14 - Controlling the addition by selecting point of addition or time of contact between components
  • E21B 43/27 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures by use of eroding chemicals, e.g. acids

53.

HYBRID POLYMER AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME

      
Application Number EP2023087447
Publication Number 2024/133792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-21
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Besset, Céline
  • Redelsperger, Laura
  • Matioszek, Dimitri

Abstract

The present invention pertains to the technical field of hybrid polymers. More specifically, the invention relates to a specific hybrid polymer. The hybrid polymer is obtained by a radical polymerization process between at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one protein. The invention also relates to the use of said composition in various compositions. The invention also relates to the use of such compositions in various fields of application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 289/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • A61K 8/64 - ProteinsPeptidesDerivatives or degradation products thereof
  • C09D 7/43 - Thickening agents
  • C09K 8/20 - Natural organic compounds or derivatives thereof, e.g. polysaccharides or lignin derivatives
  • C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation

54.

HYBRID POLYMER AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2023087412
Publication Number 2024/133773
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-21
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Besset, Céline
  • Redelsperger, Laura
  • Matioszek, Dimitri

Abstract

The invention relates to a hybrid polymer obtained by a free-radical precipitation polymerization process from at least one monomer comprising at least one unsaturated ethylenic function, in the presence of at least one protein. The invention is also directed to the use of said hybrid polymer as a viscosifying agent in various formulations or compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 289/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • A61K 8/64 - ProteinsPeptidesDerivatives or degradation products thereof
  • C09D 7/43 - Thickening agents
  • C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation

55.

WATER-SOLUBLE ASSOCIATIVE AMPHOTERIC POLYMER AS A RHEOLOGY MODIFIER FOR SUBTERRANEAN TREATMENTS

      
Application Number 18556603
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Giovannetti, Bruno
  • Muhammed, Farag

Abstract

This invention relates to a water-soluble associative amphoteric polymer and its use as a subterranean drilling or treatment fluid, for example in the fields of subterranean hydrocarbon recovery, construction, or geothermal energy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/12 - Clay-free compositions containing synthetic organic macromolecular compounds or their precursors
  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C09K 8/52 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning
  • E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole

56.

METHOD FOR INJECTING AN AQUEOUS POLYMER SOLUTION INTO AN UNDERGROUND FORMATION

      
Application Number EP2023083959
Publication Number 2024/120999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-01
Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Favero, Cédrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for injecting an aqueous solution of a 2- acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid homopolymer P and/or its salts having an average molecular weight greater than 1 million daltons, said method comprising the following successive steps: - in a location A: * preparation in a mobile unit U1 of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid in hydrated crystalline form (AMPS. MH), * collection of an AMPS. OS 2-acrylamido-2 -methylpropane sulfonic acid aqueous solution SI, coming from the draining of the preparation of the AMPS. MH in the mobile unit U1, - in a location A': * preparation in a mobile unit U3 of a homopolymer P by gel polymerization of an AMPS. MH aqueous solution S3, * dissolution in a mobile unit U4 of the homopolymer P in a saline solution SSI to obtain a homopolymer P solution SM, * transfer of the solution SM from the location A' to a location B, - in the location B: * dilution in a mobile unit U5 of the solution SM by a saline solution SS2 to obtain a solution SF, * injection of the solution SF in the underground formation for the assisted extraction of hydrocarbons or hydraulic fracturing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds

57.

BINDING COMPOSITION FOR ORE AGGLOMERATES

      
Application Number EP2023079729
Publication Number 2024/094510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-25
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Zakosek, Gilles
  • Bonneau, Aurélien
  • Duchadeau, Aurélien

Abstract

26 Abstract The present invention relates to a binding composition, for the manufacture of ore agglomerates, comprising at least the following two distinct organic binding agents CP1 and P2: - a polymeric composition CP1 comprising a non-ionic or anionic water-soluble synthetic polymer P1 with a weight average molecular weight of between 500,000 and 3 million Daltons, 5 - a non-ionic or anionic water-soluble synthetic polymer P2 with a weight average molecular weight greater than 2 million Daltons, wherein the polymeric composition CP1 and the polymer P2 are both present in the form of solid particles, wherein P1 is obtained by a gel polymerization process of at least one non-ionic or anionic 10 monomer in the presence of: - at least 1% by weight of a polymer P3, said polymer P3 contains at least one hydrophobic monomer, or - at least one hydrophobic monomer, the polymeric composition CP1 comprising from 0,1% to 20% by weight of the at least one 15 hydrophobic monomer, said hydrophobic monomer being polymerized. The invention also relates to an ore agglomerate containing between 2,000 and 50,000 ppm of this binding composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C22B 1/16 - SinteringAgglomerating
  • C22B 1/244 - BindingBriquetting with binders organic

58.

HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT ANIONIC POLYACRYLAMIDES

      
Application Number 18481832
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Boisse, Nicolas
  • Ling, Jing

Abstract

This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a water-soluble anionic P2 polymer obtained by radical polymerization of at least one anionic monomer, in the presence of a water-soluble homopolymer P1 with a weight-average molecular weight of between 5,000 and 100,000 daltons This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a water-soluble anionic P2 polymer obtained by radical polymerization of at least one anionic monomer, in the presence of a water-soluble homopolymer P1 with a weight-average molecular weight of between 5,000 and 100,000 daltons said water-soluble anionic P2 polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of greater than 100,000 dalton and less than or equal to 40 million daltons, said water-soluble P1 homopolymer having been prepared from 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid in salified form and in the presence of 200 to 20,000 ppm by weight of 2-methyl-2-propenylsulphonic acid in salified form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C09K 8/62 - Compositions for forming crevices or fractures
  • E21B 43/20 - Displacing by water

59.

MACROMONOMER, METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME AND COPOLYMER CONTAINING SAME

      
Application Number 18257631
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Read, Emmanuelle
  • Leblanc, Thierry
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

This invention relates to an LCST macromonomer, obtained by a reaction between an LCST telomere and a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond. The invention also relates to an LCST copolymer, obtained by a reaction between the LCST macromonomer and a water-soluble monomer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/54 - Amides
  • C08F 265/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of amides or imides

60.

HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT ANIONIC POLYACRYLAMIDES

      
Document Number 03215467
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-04
Open to Public Date 2024-04-18
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cedrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Boisse, Nicolas
  • Ling, Jing

Abstract

This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a water-soluble anionic P2 polymer obtained by radical polymerization of at least one anionic monomer, in the presence of a water-soluble homopolymer P1 with a weight-average molecular weight of between 5,000 and 100,000 daltonssaid water-soluble anionic P2 polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of greater than 100,000 dalton and less than or equal to 40 million daltons,said water-soluble P1 homopolymer having been prepared from 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid in salified form and in the presence of 200 to 20,000 ppm by weight of 2-methy1-2-propeny lsul phonic acid in salified form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 33/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acidsMetal or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08L 33/24 - Homopolymers or copolymers of amides or imides
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • E21B 43/22 - Use of chemicals or bacterial activity
  • E21B 43/267 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures reinforcing fractures by propping

61.

MULTI-PHASE SUSPENSION OF A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER

      
Application Number 18255283
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Souzy, Renaud
  • Braun, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multiphase suspension of at least one synthetic water-soluble polymer with a weight-average molecular weight greater than or equal to 1 million daltons. The present invention relates to a multiphase suspension of at least one synthetic water-soluble polymer with a weight-average molecular weight greater than or equal to 1 million daltons. The present invention also relates to the use of this multiphase suspension for the treatment of industrial water, the treatment of municipal water, enhanced oil recovery in deposits, hydraulic fracturing, the treatment of mining effluents, drilling operations in civil engineering, drilling operations in the oil industry, drilling operations in the gas industry, the manufacture of paper or cardboard sheets, agriculture, textiles, detergents, or cosmetics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C08J 3/11 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in organic liquids from solid polymers

62.

USE IN AN AQUEOUS-ALCOHOLIC COMPOSITION OF POLYMERS OBTAINED BY LOW-CONCENTRATION INVERSE EMULSION POLYMERISATION WITH LOW NEUTRALISED MONOMER LEVEL

      
Application Number 18555193
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Blondel, Frédéric
  • Boursier, Thomas
  • Botte, Charlène

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use, for the manufacture of a hydroalcoholic composition comprising 50% to 80% by weight of at least one alcohol and at least 10% by weight of an aqueous phase, of a branched or crosslinked polymer obtained by polymerization of an aqueous solution of one or more monomers in a water-in-oil inverse emulsion, at least one of the monomers used being an acrylic monomer and one or more of the monomers used being a monomer bearing at least one weak acid function, the molar percentage of monomers bearing at least one weak acid function relative to all the monomers used being at least 30%, and wherein: i) the polymerization is carried out with a concentration of all the monomers in aqueous solution belonging to the range from 1.3 mmol to 3.6 mmol per gram of aqueous solution, ii) during the polymerization, at most 20 mol % of the acid functions present on the monomers having at least one acid function are found in neutralized form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61K 8/04 - DispersionsEmulsions
  • A61K 8/34 - Alcohols
  • A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings

63.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER OR CARDBOARD

      
Application Number 18258940
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Barriere, Cyril
  • Martel, Bastien

Abstract

A process for making a sheet of paper or cardboard from a fiber suspension, includes injection of a polymer P3 into a cellulosic fiber suspension, formation of a sheet of paper or cardboard, and drying of the sheet of paper or cardboard. The P3 polymer is prepared, prior to the injection, from a water-soluble P1 polymer of at least one nonionic monomer, such as acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, and acrylonitrile. The P1 polymer is subjected to a Re1 reaction to give a P2 polymer, which is then subjected to a Re2 reaction to give the P3 polymer, which is injected into the fibrous suspension within 24 hours of the start of the Re1 reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulpAfter-treatment of added substances in the pulp
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • D21J 1/06 - Drying

64.

Method for inerting clays in hydraulic compositions intended for the construction industry

      
Application Number 18257035
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Boursier, Thomas
  • Mesnager, Julien
  • Blondel, Frédéric
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for inerting clays in hydraulic compositions intended for construction purposes, said method comprising a step of adding to the hydraulic composition or to one of its constituents at least one clay inerting agent, characterised in that the clay inerting agent is a water-soluble polymer comprising acrylamide, and/or vinylamine, and/or vinylformamide monomer units, and optionally monomer units of a different chemical nature from the abovementioned chemical natures, and characterised in that its weight average molecular weight is between Mw L and Mw H.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 24/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C08F 20/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 26/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
  • C08F 18/22 - Esters containing nitrogen
  • C04B 28/04 - Portland cements
  • C04B 14/10 - Clay

65.

CATIONIC POLYACRYLAMIDES WITH MICRO-BLOCK STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18349309
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Boisse, Nicolas
  • Ling, Jing

Abstract

Provided is a polymer composition containing a water-soluble cationic copolymer P2 structured in micro-blocks obtained by radical polymerization of at least one non-ionic monomer and at least one cationic monomer, in the presence of a homopolymer P1 having an average molecular weight between 5,000 and 100,000 daltons, the homopolymer P1 having been prepared from 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulphonate in salified form and in the presence of 200 to 20,000 ppm by weight of 2-methyl-2-propenyl-sulphonic acid in salified form. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups

66.

NEW POLYMER AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Document Number 03258488
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Open to Public Date 2023-12-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Martel, Bastien
  • Barriere, Cyril

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents

67.

NEW POLYMER AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Document Number 03258809
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Open to Public Date 2023-12-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Barriere, Cyril

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 8/28 - Condensation with aldehydes or ketones
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents

68.

NEW POLYMER AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023067191
Publication Number 2023/247783
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Barriere, Cyril

Abstract

This invention relates to a new water-soluble dialdehyde-functionalized polymer its preparation method and use, notably for application in the field of paper or cardboard manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • C08F 8/28 - Condensation with aldehydes or ketones
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents

69.

NEW POLYMER AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023067192
Publication Number 2023/247784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien
  • Martel, Bastien
  • Barriere, Cyril

Abstract

This invention relates to a new polyvinylamine polymer, its preparation method and use, specifically for application in the field of paper manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
  • D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents

70.

Method for modifying the water permeability of a subterranean formation

      
Application Number 18452258
Grant Number 11987744
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Grant Date 2024-05-21
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Lauber, Lionel

Abstract

at least one interface polymer composed of at least one monomer of formula (I): said cross-linked (co)polymer PR forming a hydrogel in the presence of water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/44 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing organic binders only
  • E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons

71.

NOVEL POLYMER AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

      
Document Number 03256295
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Open to Public Date 2023-11-30
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

IPC Classes  ?

72.

BINDER COMPOSITION FOR IRON ORE AGGLOMERATION

      
Document Number 03254595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Open to Public Date 2023-11-30
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Zakosek, Gilles
  • Boursier, Thomas

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 228/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a bond to sulfur or by a heterocyclic ring containing sulfur by a bond to sulfur
  • C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
  • C08L 33/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methacrylic acid esters
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
  • C22B 1/14 - AgglomeratingBriquettingBindingGranulating
  • C22B 1/243 - BindingBriquetting with binders inorganic
  • C22B 1/244 - BindingBriquetting with binders organic

73.

BINDER COMPOSITION FOR IRON ORE AGGLOMERATION

      
Application Number EP2023063182
Publication Number 2023/227427
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Zakosek, Gilles
  • Boursier, Thomas

Abstract

This invention relates to a binder composition for the manufacture of iron ore pellets containing: a) at least two organic binding agents LO in the form of solid particles, which are at least: - a water-soluble anionic polymer PI with a weight average molecular weight between 500 and 200,000 daltons, and, - a water-soluble anionic polymer P2 with a weight average molecular weight greater than 500,000 daltons; and; b) at least one inorganic binding agent LI in the form of solid particles, the solid particles of the binding agents LO having a number median size of more than 500 micrometers, the particles of the binding agent LI have a number median size of less than one-third of the number median size of the solid particles of the binding agents LO.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 1/14 - AgglomeratingBriquettingBindingGranulating
  • C22B 1/243 - BindingBriquetting with binders inorganic
  • C22B 1/244 - BindingBriquetting with binders organic
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 228/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a bond to sulfur or by a heterocyclic ring containing sulfur by a bond to sulfur
  • C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
  • C08L 33/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methacrylic acid esters
  • C08L 33/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide

74.

NOVEL POLYMER AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2023063987
Publication Number 2023/227693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel anionic water-soluble polymer, to the method for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof, notably in the paper field.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYMERIC MICRO-GEL AS AN ANTI-GAS MIGRATION AGENT

      
Document Number 03251264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Open to Public Date 2023-11-09
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Giovannetti, Bruno

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 24/16 - Sulfur-containing compounds
  • C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
  • C09K 8/467 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes

76.

CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYMERIC MICRO-GEL AS AN ANTI-GAS MIGRATION AGENT

      
Application Number EP2023061573
Publication Number 2023/213825
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Giovannetti, Bruno

Abstract

The present invention concerns the technical field of cementing, in particular in the construction of oil and/or gas wells or geothermal energy. More specifically, the subject of the present invention is a cementitious composition and an improved method of cementing by means of the introduction into the cement of a polymeric micro-gel as an anti-gas migration agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
  • C04B 24/16 - Sulfur-containing compounds
  • C09K 8/467 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes

77.

Composition for oil and gas recovery

      
Application Number 17754796
Grant Number 12209219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-05
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Favero, Cédrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition for preparing injection fluid in oil and gas recovery comprising an inverse emulsion of an associative water-soluble polymer A comprising at least one hydrophobic monomer or hydrophobic macromonomer, and solid particles of a water-soluble polymer B, said polymer B being preferably associative. The invention also relates to a method of treating a portion of subterranean formation comprising providing the composition, preparing an injection fluid with at least the composition, introducing the injection fluid into portion of the subterranean formation. The composition is particularly useful to prepare fracturing fluid in fracturing operations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds

78.

POLYMER OF 2-ACRYLAMIDO-2-METHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID OR THE SALTS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18044926
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-19
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Legras, Benoît

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polymer obtained at least from a quantity A of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, in acid and/or salified form, characterized in that the quantity A of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid contains 250 to 20,000 ppm by weight of 2-methyl-2-propenyl-sulfonic acid, in acid and/or salified form. The present invention also relates to the use of this polymer as a flocculant, viscosity reducing agent, thickener, absorbent, friction reducing agent or plasticizer or superplasticizer, in particular in a field chosen from among oil and gas recovery, water treatment, sludge treatment, paper manufacture, construction, mining, cosmetic product formulation, detergent formulation, textile manufacture and agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 20/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen

79.

NOVEL WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER COMPLEXES IN THE FORM OF AN INVERSE EMULSION AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 17906693
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-17
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Hund, René
  • Faucher, Gatien
  • Fougerouse, Damien

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polymer complex obtained by inverse emulsion polymerization of water-soluble monomers: in the presence of a cationic water-soluble host polymer comprising amine functions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitutionPaper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
  • D21H 17/56 - PolyaminesPolyiminesPolyester-imides
  • D21H 17/43 - Carboxyl groups or derivatives thereof
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulpAfter-treatment of added substances in the pulp
  • D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres

80.

USE, IN AQUEOUS-ALCOHOLIC COMPOSITIONS, OF A COPOLYMER OBTAINED BY PRECIPITATION POLYMERIZATION

      
Application Number 18044015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-06
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Blondel, Frédéric
  • Matioszek, Dimitri

Abstract

This invention relates to the use, for the manufacture of a hydroalcoholic composition comprising at least water and at least one alcohol of a branched or cross-linked copolymer obtained from: (i) 20 mol % to 94.99 mol % of at least one monomer containing an acrylic group and bearing at least one weak acid function, (ii) 5 mol % to 79.99 mol % of at least one monomer bearing at least one strong acid function, (iii) 0.01 mol % to 4 mol % of a cross-linking/branching agent, said copolymer being obtained by precipitation polymerization, in a solvent comprising at least one alcohol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 8/34 - Alcohols
  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings

81.

CROSSLINKED COPOLYMER, PREPARATION METHOD AND PRINTING PASTE COMPRISING SAID COPOLYMER

      
Application Number 18010529
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-24
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Blondel, Frédéric
  • Chollat-Namy, Hadrien
  • Thibal, Rémi

Abstract

The present invention relates to a crosslinked copolymer obtained by precipitation polymerization of at least one monomer comprising at least one carboxylic acid function, at least one hydrophobic monomer, and at least one crosslinking agent. The copolymer is mainly characterized in that 30 mol % to 90 mol % of the carboxylic acid functions are in salified form prior to the precipitation polymerization, the solvent used for the precipitation polymerization comprises at least one alcohol comprising 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and the copolymer is obtained in the absence of water-soluble non-ionic monomers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C09D 11/328 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents characterised by dyes
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 5/00 - Other features in dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form
  • D06P 1/54 - Substances with reactive groups together with crosslinking agents

82.

INSTALLATION FOR THE STORAGE AND USE OF WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS

      
Document Number 03184970
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-03
Open to Public Date 2023-07-20
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Rivas, Christophe
  • Chalieux, Nicolas

Abstract

Installation for storing, metering, and dissolving water-soluble polymer particles, in particular for enhanced oil and/or gas recovery operations comprising a so-called "polymer dissolution" container A, characterized in that it further comprises at least one so-called "polymer storage and distribution" container B positioned upon container A, and in that the bottom of container B and the roof of container A each have an opening facing one another allowing the passage of the polymer from container B into the supply means of container A, and in that the installation further comprises a means of connection able to work with the polymer supply means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 18/06 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives
  • B02C 23/36 - Adding fluid, other than for crushing or disintegrating by fluid energy the crushing or disintegrating zone being submerged in liquid
  • E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
  • E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons

83.

Installation for the storage and use of water-soluble polymers

      
Application Number 18098951
Grant Number 11933151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-19
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Rivas, Christophe
  • Chalieux, Nicolas

Abstract

An installation for storing, metering, and dissolving water-soluble polymer particles, in particular for enhanced oil and/or gas recovery operations, includes a so-called “polymer dissolution” container A and at least one so-called “polymer storage and distribution” container B positioned upon container A. The bottom of container B and the roof of container A each have an opening facing one another allowing the passage of the polymer from container B into the supply mechanism of container A. The installation further includes a connection mechanism able to work with the polymer supply mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 43/20 - Displacing by water
  • B65D 88/54 - Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers

84.

EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING AN ALDEHYDE-FUNCTIONALISED POLYMER

      
Document Number 03183028
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-29
Open to Public Date 2023-06-22
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Barriere, Cyril
  • Fougerousse, Damien

Abstract

Equipment for preparing a solution of a non-ionic, cationic, anionic or amphoteric polymer P2 by reaction between a compound comprising at least one aldehyde function and at least one base polymer P1 aqueous solution comprising at least one non-ionic monomer comprising a reactor (1) provided with a stirring system; as well as a recirculation loop (3) comprising between the outlet of the reactor and the inlet of the reactor, a recirculation pump (12), a pH measuring probe (13), and a pressure differential in-line measuring device (14) in the form of a calibrated tube intended to measure the pressure difference of the polymer P2 solution between the inlet and the outlet of said calibrated tube, said calibrated tube being branched on the recirculation loop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
  • C08F 8/28 - Condensation with aldehydes or ketones

85.

Method for enhancing oil recovery in a subterranean carbonate formation using an injected amphoteric water-soluble polymer

      
Application Number 17924187
Grant Number 11939522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Favero, Cédrick

Abstract

A method is provided for enhanced oil recovery in a subterranean carbonate formation by injecting an aqueous composition having at least one water-soluble polymer containing acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride (APTAC). The water soluble polymer used in the method is an amphoteric polymer and contains at least one anionic monomer, wherein the number of acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride units in the water-soluble polymer is between 20 and 99.9 mol percent relative to total number of moles of monomer units of the water-soluble polymer. The method is advantageous because it improves the efficacy of enhanced oil recovery in subterranean carbonate formations using specific water-soluble polymers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C08F 220/58 - Amides containing oxygen in addition to the carbonamido oxygen
  • C08F 220/60 - Amides containing nitrogen in addition to the carbonamido nitrogen
  • C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants
  • E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons

86.

NOVEL SULFOBETAINE MONOMERS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 17756709
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-15
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Legras, Benoît
  • Souzy, Renaud

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel sulfobetaine monomer and to a process for the preparation thereof, advantageously by reaction between a vinyl-amine compound and a vinyl-sulfonic acid compound, preferably in the presence of a solubilizing agent. The invention also relates to the (co)polymers obtained from this novel type of sulfobetaine monomer, and to the use thereof, for example as a flocculant, dispersing agent, thickening agent, absorbent agent or friction-reducing agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 309/15 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the carbon skeleton containing amino groups bound to the carbon skeleton the nitrogen atom of at least one of the amino groups being part of any of the groups X being a hetero atom, Y being any atom
  • C08F 220/34 - Esters containing nitrogen
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C08F 220/38 - Esters containing sulfur
  • C09K 23/34 - Higher-molecular-weight carboxylic acid esters
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation
  • C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C11D 1/92 - Sulfobetaines
  • D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
  • D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
  • C07C 303/32 - Preparation of esters or amides of sulfuric acidsPreparation of sulfonic acids or of their esters, halides, anhydrides or amides of salts of sulfonic acids

87.

Device For Dispersing Water-Soluble Polymers

      
Application Number 17991281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Rivas, Christophe
  • Bonnier, Julien

Abstract

A device for dispersing a water-soluble polymer in powder form having a standard particle size of less than 1 mm, includes: a wetting chamber, a chamber for grinding and discharging the dispersed polymer with a horizontal axis of revolution, and a mechanism for connecting the wetting chamber to the grinding chamber in the form of an L-shaped tube. The upper and lower parts of the wetting chamber and the L-shaped tube have an internal surface with an identical surface tension (TS1). The cover of the wetting chamber has an internal surface with a surface tension (TS2) higher than the surface tension (TS1) of the internal surface of the upper and lower parts of the wetting chamber and the L-shaped tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 23/50 - Mixing liquids with solids
  • B01F 21/10 - Dissolving using driven stirrers
  • B01F 25/80 - Falling particle mixers, e.g. with repeated agitation along a vertical axis
  • B01F 27/272 - Mixers with stator-rotor systems, e.g. with intermeshing teeth or cylinders or having orifices with means for moving the materials to be mixed axially between the surfaces of the rotor and the stator, e.g. the stator rotor system formed by conical or cylindrical surfaces
  • B01F 33/83 - Mixing plants specially adapted for mixing in combination with disintegrating operations

88.

DEVICE FOR DISPERSING WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS

      
Document Number 03181976
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-15
Open to Public Date 2023-05-29
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Rivas, Christophe
  • Bonnier, Julien

Abstract

A device for dispersing a water-soluble polymer in powder form having a standard particle size of less than 1 mm, comprising:- a wetting chamber (1),- a chamber (8) for grinding and discharging the dispersed polymer with a horizontal axis of revolution,- a means (2) for connecting the wetting chamber (1) to the grinding chamber (8) in the form of an L-shaped tube,characterized in that the upper and lower parts of the wetting chamber (1) and the L-shaped tube (2) have an internal surface with an identical surface tension (TS1), and in that the cover (5) of the wetting chamber (1) has an internal surface with a surface tension (TS2) higher than (TS 1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 23/53 - Mixing liquids with solids using driven stirrers
  • B01F 33/83 - Mixing plants specially adapted for mixing in combination with disintegrating operations
  • C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
  • E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures

89.

GEL POLYMERIZED WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS

      
Application Number EP2022079662
Publication Number 2023/072874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-24
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Duchadeau, Aurélien
  • Tavernier, Bruno
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Boisse, Nicolas
  • Ling, Jing
  • Xu, Qinglin

Abstract

This invention relates to a water-soluble P1 polymer of weight-average molecular weight less than 2 million Daltons in powder form prepared by a gel polymerization process comprising the following sequential steps of: a) Forming an S1 solution by adding, and mixing, in a polymerization reactor: - between 20 and 60% by weight of hydrophilic monomers, - between 30 and 79% by weight of a P2 polymer containing at least 1% by weight of hydrophobic monomers, b) Adding a pH regulator to the S1 solution, c) Degassing the S1 solution, d) Adding at least one polymerization initiator to the S1 solution, the S1 solution being at a temperature between -5 °C and 30°C, e) Forming a P1 polymer gel by polymerizing the S1 solution from step d) and allowing the P1 polymer gel to age at a final polymerization temperature between 80°C and 150°C for at least 60 minutes without heating, f) Pouring the resulting P1 polymer gel into a granulator, g) Drying the P1 polymer gel, h) Grinding and sieving the P1 polymer into a powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of amides or imides
  • C08J 3/12 - Powdering or granulating
  • C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide

90.

Auto-invertible inverse polymer emulsion

      
Application Number 18069623
Grant Number 11773199
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Braun, Olivier
  • Leblanc, Thierry

Abstract

The invention relates to an inverse polymer emulsion having the particular feature of auto-inverting without any need for the use of an inverting agent and containing a polymer of at least one water-soluble monomer and at least one LCST macromonomer. The invention also relates to the use of the inverse emulsion in the fields of the oil and gas industry, water treatment, slurry treatment, paper manufacturing, construction, mining, cosmetics, textiles, detergents or agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 43/20 - Displacing by water
  • E21B 43/267 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures reinforcing fractures by propping
  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation
  • C09K 8/80 - Compositions for reinforcing fractures, e.g. compositions of proppants used to keep the fractures open
  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C09K 8/64 - Oil-based compositions

91.

COSMETIC AND DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYMERIC COMPOSITION OF A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER ENVELOPED WITHIN ANOTHER POLYMER

      
Application Number EP2022077810
Publication Number 2023/061846
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-06
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Besset, Céline
  • Clement, Benoît
  • Blondel, Frédéric

Abstract

This invention relates to a cosmetic or detergent composition comprising a thickening polymeric composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/20 - Esters of polyhydric alcohols or phenols
  • C08L 33/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
  • A61K 8/11 - Encapsulated compositions
  • C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

92.

Process for the preparation of polyacrylamides using an eco-friendly lubricant composition

      
Application Number 17906941
Grant Number 11787889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Bessenet, Thierry
  • Daguerre, Frédéric
  • Ling, Jing
  • Boisse, Nicolas

Abstract

f) Grinding and sifting the powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide
  • C10M 167/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of a macromolecular compound, a non-macromolecular compound and a compound of unknown or incompletely defined constitution, each of these compounds being essential
  • C08J 3/12 - Powdering or granulating
  • C10M 105/34 - Esters of monocarboxylic acids
  • C10M 105/40 - Esters containing free hydroxy or carboxyl groups
  • C10M 107/48 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound containing phosphorus
  • C10M 111/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a macromolecular organic compound

93.

2-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate polymers and their preparation method

      
Application Number 17934378
Grant Number 11767381
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-22
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner SNF Group (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cédrick
  • Kieffer, Johann
  • Legras, Benoît
  • Boisse, Nicolas
  • Ling, Jing

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water-soluble polymer obtained by polymerization of at least a 2-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate monomer and/or its salts, in presence of at least a tocopherol and/or its derivatives, or a tocotrienol and/or its derivatives, and its uses.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER AND CARDBOARD

      
Document Number 03231577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-21
Open to Public Date 2023-03-30
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor Barriere, Cyril

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for making a paper or cardboard sheet from a fibrous suspension, comprising the following steps: a) injecting a P3 polymer into a suspension of cellulosic fibers, b) forming a paper or cardboard sheet, c) drying the paper or cardboard sheet, the P3 polymer being prepared, prior to step a), from a water-soluble P1 polymer of at least one nonionic monomer selected from acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dimethylacrylamide and acrylonitrile, the P1 polymer being subjected to an Re1 reaction to give a P2 polymer, which is then subjected to an Re2 reaction to give the P3 polymer, which is injected into the fibrous suspension within 24 hours of the start of the Re1 reaction, - the Re1 reaction comprises preparing a P2 polymer comprising isocyanate functions by reaction for 10 seconds to 60 minutes between (i) an alkali hydroxide and/or an alkaline earth hydroxide, (ii) an alkali hypohalite and/or an alkaline earth hypohalite and (iii) the P1 polymer, - the Re2 reaction comprises preparing a P3 polymer by reaction between (iv) a micro-cellulose compound and (v) the P2 polymer comprising isocyanate functions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21H 11/18 - Highly hydrated, swollen or fibrillatable fibres
  • D21H 11/20 - Chemically or biochemically modified fibres

95.

DISPERSION OF WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

      
Document Number 03230987
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
Open to Public Date 2023-03-23
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Favero, Cedrick
  • Tavernier, Bruno
  • Coccolo, Sebastien
  • Telilel, Siham

Abstract

The present application relates to an injection fluid F for hydraulic fracturing comprising at least one synthetic water-soluble polymer P with a weight-average molecular weight greater than or equal to 1 million daltons, said fluid being prepared according to a method comprising the following successive steps: a) preparing, by radical polymerization, an inverse emulsion E comprising between 15% and 40% by weight of polymer P, between 20% and 60% by weight of water and at least one hydrocarbon-based solvent, the percentages being expressed by weight relative to the weight of the emulsion E, b) distilling the inverse emulsion E to obtain a dispersion D comprising between 40% and 60% by weight of particles of polymer P, less than 10% by weight of water and at least one hydrocarbon-based solvent, the percentages being expressed by weight relative to the weight of the dispersion D, c) diluting the dispersion D with 1% to 15% by weight of an aqueous solution S comprising between 20% and 60% by weight of salts, the percentages being expressed by weight relative to the weight of the dispersion D.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds

96.

MONITORING SLUDGE DEWATERING

      
Document Number 03231914
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-19
Open to Public Date 2023-03-23
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Dowd, Andrew
  • Schroeter, Russel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the removal of supernatant from media on a filter, where flocculant and/or coagulants are added to a media to enhance the drainage rate of supernatant, leaving the media at least partially dewatered, during which the surface topography of the media is measured and the amount of flocculant and/or coagulant to be added is a function of the topography of the media above the filter within a region of interest, or regions of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 37/03 - Processes of filtration using flocculating agents
  • C02F 11/123 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening by mechanical de-watering using belt or band filters
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

97.

FLOBATT

      
Application Number 1715804
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-01-17
Registration Date 2023-01-17
Owner SNF Group (France)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemical products for the battery and rechargeable battery industry.

98.

METHOD FOR TREATING SUSPENSIONS OF MINERAL PARTICLES

      
Document Number 03227146
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
Open to Public Date 2023-02-16
Owner SNF GROUP (France)
Inventor
  • Adkins, Stephen
  • Tizzotti, Morgan

Abstract

Method of in-situ crosslinking a polymer treated mineral slurry residues from a mineral processing operation, in which said mineral slurry residues comprises an aqueous liquid with dispersed particulate mineral solids, characterised by: (a) combining with said mineral slurry residues a water-soluble ionic polymer such that the dispersed particulate mineral solids of the mineral slurry residues are positively or negatively charged such that said mineral slurry residues are treated, and then (b) combining with said treated mineral slurry residues a ionic crosslinking agent such that a in-situ crosslinking occurs in the structure of the treated mineral slurry residues, and wherein the ionicity of the water-soluble polymer and the ionicity of the crosslinking agent are opposite.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/38 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by centrifugal separation
  • C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
  • C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds

99.

EASEOR

      
Application Number 1714143
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-11-24
Registration Date 2022-11-24
Owner SNF Group (France)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Gateways for the Internet of Things; smart communication gateways; intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; apparatus for real-time data processing; sensors for the Internet of Things [IoT]; range extenders [antennas] for the Internet of Things [IoT]; computer hardware modules for electronic devices using the Internet of things; computer application software intended for implementing the Internet of things; artificial intelligence software; predictive maintenance software; software; software platforms; software packages; databases; database server centers; downloadable software applications; measuring, detecting, signaling, inspecting, monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments; data acquisition, recording, storage, transmission and processing apparatus; analysis apparatus for non-medical use; dosing devices. Telecommunications; communications by fiber-optic networks; communications by computer terminals; satellite transmission; providing access to a global computer network; telecommunication gateway services; telecommunication services provided via platforms and portals on the Internet and other media; provision of access to databases and to database server centers; electronic exchange of data stored in databases accessible via telecommunication networks; electronic bulletin board services (telecommunication services); sending [transmission] of news; providing forums for exchanging information and discussion forums via a global computer network; provision (transmission) of commercial information; computer-aided message, data, sound, video and image transmission; connection by telecommunications to a global computer network; electronic messaging; electronic mail services and dissemination of information by electronic means, particularly for global communication networks (similar to the Internet); instant messaging services; teleconferencing services; videoconferencing services. Technical surveying [engineers' services]; technical project studies; technical management and technical assistance; information with respect to technical study, technical management and technical assistance; research and development of new products for third parties; quality control; information relating to quality control; software consultancy; programming for computers; development (design), development, installation, updating, maintenance and rental of software, software packages, databases; Software as a Service [SaaS]; platforms for artificial intelligence as SaaS [Software as a Service]; computer Platform as a Service (PaaS); electronic data storage; electronic storage services for archiving databases, images and other electronic data; off-site data backup; hosting of databases; providing artificial-intelligence computer programs on data networks.

100.

FLOBATT

      
Serial Number 79363947
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-01-17
Registration Date 2024-01-30
Owner SNF Group (France)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemical products for the battery and rechargeable battery industry
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