Patents by Inventor Roger Cromwell
Roger Cromwell 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).
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Patent number: 8598093Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. The method may include introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. The method further may include allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention include a cement composition. The cement composition may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, Rahul Chandrakant Patil, Abhijit Tarafdar, Abhimanyu Deshpande, Christopher L. Gordon
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Patent number: 8267175Abstract: A wellbore servicing method comprises converting a water into an electrochemically activated water, preparing a wellbore servicing composition comprising the electrochemically activated water, and placing the wellbore servicing composition in a wellbore. Also, a cement composition comprises a cement and an electrochemically activated water.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jim Weaver, Mark Savery, Billy Slabaugh, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20120204764Abstract: A wellbore servicing method comprises converting a water into an electrochemically activated water, preparing a wellbore servicing composition comprising the electrochemically activated water, and placing the wellbore servicing composition in a wellbore. Also, cement composition comprises a cement and an electrochemically activated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jim Weaver, Mark Savery, Billy Slabaugh, Roger Cromwell
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Patent number: 7892352Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services. Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20100273912Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. The method may include introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. The method further may include allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention include a cement composition. The cement composition may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, Rahul Chandrakant Patil, Abhijit Tarafdar, Abhimanyu Deshpande, Christopher L. Gordon
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Patent number: 7806183Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
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Patent number: 7784542Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. The method may include introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. The method further may include allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention include a cement composition. The cement composition may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, Rahul Chandrakant Patil, Abhijit Tarafdar, Abhimanyu Deshpande, Christopher Lynn Gordon
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Publication number: 20100096135Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, IncInventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20090308612Abstract: A wellbore servicing method comprising converting a water into an electrochemically activated water, preparing a wellbore servicing composition comprising the electrochemically activated water, and placing the wellbore servicing composition in a wellbore. Also disclosed is a cement composition comprising a cement and an electrochemically activated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jim Weaver, Mark Savery, Billy Slabaugh, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20090260544Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20090236097Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. The method may include introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. The method further may include allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention include a cement composition. The cement composition may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, Rahul Chandrakant Patil, Abhijit Tarafdar, Abhimanyu Deshpande, Christopher L. Gordon
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Patent number: 7559369Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Halliubrton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20080277116Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20070137529Abstract: Methods of cementing comprising: providing a cement composition comprising a cement, water, and a fluid loss control additive comprising a cationic cellulose ether, the cationic cellulose ether comprising a backbone of anhydroglucose units and a plurality of positively charged substituent groups spaced along the backbone; placing the cement composition into a location to be cemented; and allowing the cement composition to set therein. Cement compositions comprising a cement; water, and a fluid loss control additive comprising a cationic cellulose ether, the cationic cellulose ether comprising a backbone of anhydroglucose units and a plurality of positively charged substituent groups spaced along the backbone. Fluid loss control additives comprising: a cationic cellulose ether, the cationic cellulose ether comprising a backbone of anhydroglucose units and a plurality of positively charged substituent groups spaced along the backbone; and a dispersant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, D. Brenneis
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Publication number: 20070137861Abstract: Methods of cementing comprising: providing a cement composition comprising a cement, water, and a fluid loss control additive comprising a cationic cellulose ether, the cationic cellulose ether comprising a backbone of anhydroglucose units and a plurality of positively charged substituent groups spaced along the backbone; placing the cement composition into a location to be cemented; and allowing the cement composition to set therein. Cement compositions comprising a cement; water, and a fluid loss control additive comprising a cationic cellulose ether, the cationic cellulose ether comprising a backbone of anhydroglucose units and a plurality of positively charged substituent groups spaced along the backbone. Fluid loss control additives comprising: a cationic cellulose ether, the cationic cellulose ether comprising a backbone of anhydroglucose units and a plurality of positively charged substituent groups spaced along the backbone; and a dispersant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, D. Brenneis
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Publication number: 20070101906Abstract: Methods for cementing and cement compositions are provided, wherein the cement composition comprises cementitious material and an aqueous suspension of zeolite and a chromate reducing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Karen Luke, Roger Cromwell
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Publication number: 20060213664Abstract: Methods of using cement compositions that comprise basalt fibers in subterranean formations are provided. An example of such a method may comprise providing a cement composition that comprises water, a hydraulic cement, and a plurality of basalt fibers; introducing the cement composition into a subterranean formation; allowing the cement composition to set therein. Also provided are methods of cementing a pipe string in a well bore and methods of enhancing the compressive strength of a cement composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, D. Brenneis
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Publication number: 20060174805Abstract: Resilient cement compositions and methods of cementing using the compositions are disclosed. A resilient cement composition of the invention comprises hydraulic cement, an aqueous rubber latex and a rubber latex stabilizing surfactant comprising an iso-dodecyl alcohol ether sulfonate ethoxylated with from about 10 to about 20 moles of ethylene oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, D. Brenneis, Roger Cromwell, Bobby King
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Publication number: 20060016601Abstract: The present invention relates to foamed cement slurries, additives and methods. A foamed cement slurry of the invention comprises a hydraulic cement, sufficient water to form a slurry, sufficient gas to form a foam and an environmentally benign foaming and stabilizing additive comprising a mixture of an ammonium salt of an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a cocoamidopropyl betaine surfactant, a cocoamidopropyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant, sodium chloride and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2004Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, D. Brenneis, Bobby King, Roger Cromwell, Dennis Gray
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Publication number: 20060016602Abstract: The present invention relates to cementing operations and, more particularly, to foamed cement compositions, foaming and stabilizing additives, and associated methods. A foaming and stabilizing additive, that comprises a mixture of an alkali salt of an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, wherein the alkali salt of the alkyl ether sulfate surfactant comprises a mixture of an alkali salt of a C6-10 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, and an alkali salt of a C2-4 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, an alkyl or alkene amidopropyl betaine surfactant, an alkyl or alkene amidopropyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant, sodium chloride, and water, is provided. Also provided are foamed cement compositions that comprise the foaming and stabilizing additive, and associated methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, D. Brenneis, Bobby King, Roger Cromwell, Dennis Gray