Patents by Inventor Sam Wernli

Sam Wernli 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).

  • Fracturing fluids for use in oil and gas recovery operations
    Publication number: 20070256838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of additives to enhance hydraulic fracturing used in the production of oil and gas. The additive is an inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus-containing composition that can be added to, or used in conjunction with aqueous or non-aqueous hydraulic fracturing fluids or fracturing fluid adjunctives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: EnviroFuels LLC
    Inventors: C. Edward Baxter, Sam Wernli
  • Use of phosphorus and nitrogen containing formulations in secondary oil recovery operations
    Publication number: 20070215351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of additives to enhance secondary oil recovery to improve oil production. The additive is an inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus-containing composition that can be added to, or in conjunction, with the injection water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: EnviroFuels, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Wernli, C. Baxter
  • Additive for liquid or liquified hydrocarbon fueled direct fired burners, open flames and related processes
    Publication number: 20060179709
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fuel additives, in particular, to an additive for hydrocarbon fueled burners and flames to enhance efficiency and/or reduce undesirable emissions, such as pollutants. The fuel additive of the invention includes a phosphorus-containing parent solution. The phosphorus salts are at least partially dispersed and/or dissolved in water or other appropriate solvent to create a phosphorus-containing parent solution that forms the basis for the fuel additive. The phosphorus-containing parent solution is added or mixed with a dispersion fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: EnviroFuels L.P.
    Inventors: Dwight Smith, Abdul Chughtai, Sam Wernli