Patents by Inventor Mark S. Kuzlik

Mark S. Kuzlik 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).

  • Corrosion inhibitor for heavy brines
    Patent number: 4539122
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing the corrosive effects of a heavy brine upon a metal by admixing a quantity of a selected corrosion inhibitor with the brine solution. The corrosion inhibitor can comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of a monovalent or divalent salt of erythorbic acid, a molybdate salt, ferrous gluconate and sodium gluconate. The brine solution can contain potassium, sodium, calcium or zinc halide salts. The corrosion inhibitor can be used in drilling, completion, packer and workover fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Adelina J. Son, Mark S. Kuzlik