Patents by Inventor Patrick E. Grover

Patrick E. Grover 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).

  • Organofunctional compounds for shale stabilization of the aqueous dispersed phase of non-aqueous based invert emulsion drilling system fluids
    Patent number: 7067460
    Abstract: Invert emulsion drilling system fluids comprising an oleaginous continuous phase and a non-oleaginous dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising organofunctional compound(s) effective to provide shale inhibition. The organofunctional compound(s) may be used either as a supplement to or as a substitute for metallic salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry L. Summerhill, Michael A. Jarrett, Alexander J. McKellar, David B. Young, Patrick E. Grover, William J. Gusler
  • Organofunctional compounds for shale stabilization of the aqueous dispersed phase of non-aqueous based invert emulsion drilling system fluids
    Publication number: 20040097380
    Abstract: Invert emulsion drilling system fluids comprising an oleaginous continuous phase and a non-oleaginous dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising organofunctional compound(s) effective to provide shale inhibition. The organofunctional compound(s) may be used either as a supplement to or as a substitute for metallic salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Jerry L. Summerhill, Michael A. Jarrett, Alexander J. McKellar, David B. Young, Patrick E. Grover, William J. Gusler