Patents by Inventor Joseph Eamonn O'Neill

Joseph Eamonn O'Neill 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).

  • Proppant and method for higher production of a well
    Patent number: 9145513
    Abstract: This invention relates to the oil and gas industry and can be used to prevent fracture closure by pumping special particulates (proppant) into the fracture after reservoir hydraulic fracturing. According to the invention, the proppant is particulates of sintered ceramic material which are shaped ideal spheres. The use of this type of proppant may increase the well production by 25%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Elena Pershikova, Joseph Eamonn O'Neill