Patents by Inventor Michael B. Faulk

Michael B. Faulk 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).

  • Patent number: 5045219
    Abstract: The composition of matter and application thereof in the present invention relates to the application of a synthetic hydrocarbon compound, a polyalphaolefin liquid, blended in various concentrations with chemical oil and water emulsifiers, thinners and oil and water surface tension reducers, the concentration of polyalphaolefin liquid to that of the remaining portion of the blend being no less than 5%; blending the polyalphaolefin liquid and the emulsifiers in a blending tank containing water base drilling mud; circulating the blend of polyalphaolefin liquid and emulsifier with the water base drilling mud down hole, so that the blend of polyalphaolefin liquid emulsifier and water base drilling mud lubricates the drill string or reduces the differential pressure between the wall of the borehole and the drill string so that the drill string is free to rotate and drilling may be undertaken with less drag or torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Coastal Mud, Incorporated
    Inventors: David O. Trahan, Michael B. Faulk
  • Patent number: 4876017
    Abstract: Composition of matter in the present invention relates to the application of a synthetic hydrocarbon compound, such as a polyalphalolefin, which may be combined with emulsifiers and thinners (functional additives), at a ratio of approximately 9:1, to serve as a downhole lubricant which is non-toxic and presents no destruction to marine life. In addition, the polyalphalolefin may be used at a higher ratio of the polyalphalolefin to functional additives, to function as a spotting fluid for the removal of lodged tools downhole, exhibiting the same non-toxic qualities as when it is utilized as a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Inventors: David O. Trahan, Michael B. Faulk