Patents by Inventor Michael R. Spaulding

Michael R. Spaulding 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).

  • Gel hydration tank and method
    Patent number: 6817376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel hydration tank and method for hydrating gels for use in oil well treatment operations according to which a mixture of water and gel is introduced into the interior of the tank and flows through the tank before being discharged from the tank, whereby specific devices are used to deflect and/or re-direct fluid flow so as to increase the distance traveled for a given fluid volume element, which consequently increases the plug flow efficiency of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie G. Morgan, Johnny W. Johnson, Rickey L. Morgan, James A. McGough, Michael R. Spaulding
  • Gel hydration tank and method
    Publication number: 20030150494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel hydration tank and method for hydrating gels for use in oil well treatment operations according to which a mixture of water and gel is introduced into the interior of the tank and flows through the tank before being discharged from the tank, whereby specific devices are used to deflect and/or re-direct fluid flow so as to increase the distance traveled for a given fluid volume element, which consequently increases the plug flow efficiency of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Ronnie G. Morgan, Johnny W. Johnson, Rickey L. Morgan, James A. McGough, Michael R. Spaulding