Patents by Inventor Baley: Anne-Sophie

Baley: Anne-Sophie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for reducing the agglomeration tendency of hydrates in production effluents
    Patent number: 5434323
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for reducing the agglomeration tendency of hydrates within a fluid containing water and gas by adding a nonionic, amphiphilic compound obtained by reacting at least one polyalkenylsuccinic anhydride or acid with a polyethylene glycol monoether. The nonionic, amphiphilic compound is generally introduced in a concentration of 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the water present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Durand, Patrick Gateau, Baley: Anne-Sophie, Andre Sugier