Patents Assigned to Advanced Polymers, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250129285
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition containing nylon 66 used in treatment fluids during well stimulation methods for application in reservoirs with very high temperatures. Methods for the application of nylon 66 in treatment fluid as a diverting and bridging agent for high temperature reservoirs are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley L. Todd
  • Publication number: 20240343894
    Abstract: Provided are linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) compositions including a LLDPE polymer and from 100 ppm to 10,000 ppm of a high molecular weight ethoxylate polymer processing aid (PPA) that is substantially free of fluorine-containing compounds. Also provided are polyolefin masterbatches including from 1 wt. % to 50 wt. % of such inventive high molecular weight ethoxylate PPAs and methods of decreasing melt fracture % in linear low density polyethylene films by blending such high molecular weight ethoxylate polymer processing aids and polyolefin masterbatches into cast films and blown films during extrusion processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventor: Melanie Longanecker
  • Publication number: 20240228859
    Abstract: Novel completion fluid compositions for fluid loss control during completion conducted on a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation are disclosed. In particular, the composition described herein has an aqueous base fluid, a suspension polymer, a fluid loss control additive, and a degradable bridging agent. These novel compositions provide a means to temporarily seal a wellbore communicating with a subterranean formation to enable completion or workover operations to be performed, after which the composition can be removed by contact with a mild clean-up composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley L. Todd, Kristie Ince, Connie R. Todd
  • Patent number: 12018206
    Abstract: Drill-in fluids disclosed herein comprise an aqueous base fluid, a viscosifier, a fluid loss control additive, and a degradable bridging agent comprising a degradable high strength polymetaphosphate material capable of undergoing an irreversible degradation downhole. The present disclosure further relates to a method for controlling fluid loss through a subterranean surface by using the drill-in fluid for form a filter cake on the subterranean surface. Also provided is a method of degrading a filter cake with an aqueous fluid or aqueous acidic fluid, wherein the filter cake is produced from the drill-in fluid. Further provided is a specific order of addition of constituents of the drill-in fluid, which results in improved filter cake performance and/or filter cake removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley L. Todd, Kristie Ince
  • Publication number: 20240132772
    Abstract: Novel completion fluid compositions for fluid loss control during completion conducted on a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation are disclosed. In particular, the composition described herein has an aqueous base fluid, a suspension polymer, a fluid loss control additive, and a degradable bridging agent. These novel compositions provide a means to temporarily seal a wellbore communicating with a subterranean formation to enable completion or workover operations to be performed, after which the composition can be removed by contact with a mild clean-up composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley L. Todd, Kristie Ince, Connie R. Todd
  • Patent number: 11904515
    Abstract: Molded-in-color thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) compositions useful for making automotive components, such as injection molded parts, as well as other articles of manufacture are described. The molded-in-color composition has a ?E* value?2.0 (compared to a painted color master), a gloss measured at 60° from about 76 to about 90 GU, a density ranging from about 0.9 to about 0.97 g/cm3, a melt mass flow rate from about 15 to about 40 g/10 min (ASTM D 1238, 230° C./2.16 kg), a flexural modulus between about 600 to about 2000 MPa, and an as-molded shrinkage between about 0.6% and about 1.4%. The compositions can be used to prepare molded-in-color components that can undergo additional clear coating steps as required by the automotive application. The clear coated molded-in-color components have a gloss measured at 20° from about 85 to about 95 GU and a gloss retention after mar between about 85% and about 93%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Glenister, Quentin R. Boll, Perry J. Banta, Changlai Yang
  • Patent number: 11891566
    Abstract: Novel completion fluid compositions for fluid loss control during completion and workover operations conducted on a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation are disclosed. In particular, the composition is a weighted brine fluid having a polymetaphosphate composition, a biopolymer suspension agent, and a fluid loss control additive. These novel compositions provide a means to temporarily seal a wellbore communicating with a subterranean formation to enable completion or workover operations to be performed, after which the composition can be removed by contact with an acidic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley L. Todd
  • Patent number: 11807750
    Abstract: Thermoset bulk molding compounds (BMC) useful for making electrically conductive components such as bipolar plates for fuel cells are described. The thermoset bulk molding compounds incorporate graphene nanoplatelets to increase the through-plane electrical conductivity by at least 20% compared to BMCs without the graphene nanoplatelets. Additionally, these compositions have low shrinkage, low density for lightweight parts, and are easily processed. The compositions can be used to prepare a variety of electrically conductive components, including bipolar plates for fuel cells and chemical storage batteries that operate at temperatures of less than 100° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Stroh, Jody D. Riddle
  • Publication number: 20230174840
    Abstract: Drill-in fluids disclosed herein comprise an aqueous base fluid, a viscosifier, a fluid loss control additive, and a degradable bridging agent comprising a degradable high strength polymetaphosphate material capable of undergoing an irreversible degradation downhole. The present disclosure further relates to a method for controlling fluid loss through a subterranean surface by using the drill-in fluid for form a filter cake on the subterranean surface. Also provided is a method of degrading a filter cake with an aqueous fluid or aqueous acidic fluid, wherein the filter cake is produced from the drill-in fluid. Further provided is a specific order of addition of constituents of the drill-in fluid, which results in improved filter cake performance and/or filter cake removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley L. Todd, Kristie Ince
  • Patent number: 11459848
    Abstract: Viscous degradable fluids for use in fluid loss control, diversion, gravel packing, fracturing, and acidizing operations, method of preparing the viscous degradable fluids, and methods of using the viscous degradable fluids in subterranean operations. At least one aliphatic polyester is dissolved in a solvent comprising triacetin to form a viscous degradable fluid. The viscous degradable fluid can be injected directly into a subterranean formation or mixed with other fluids and/or additives before being injected into the subterranean formation, where it can temporarily block or restrict flow through openings in the formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley L. Todd
  • Patent number: 11326088
    Abstract: Treatment fluids for use in fluid loss control, diversion, and plugging operations and methods of use are disclosed. The treatment fluids contain a degradable particular langbeinite material that temporarily creates a physical barrier to fluid flow before degrading over time with little to no effect on the environment. This degradable additive can be combined with other traditional downhole additives such as surfactants, viscosifying agents, biocides and the like, allowing for a wide variety of applications in hydrocarbon reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley L. Todd
  • Patent number: 11261699
    Abstract: A polymetaphosphate composition and method for temporarily sealing a perforation in a wellbore to facilitate a treatment therein and a well tool which can include a flow path, and a flow blocking device which selectively prevents flow through the flow path. The well tool can include a polymetaphosphate composition. A method of constructing a downhole well tool can include forming a structure of a solid mass comprising a polymetaphosphate composition, and incorporating the structure into the well tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley L. Todd, Stanley J. Heath
  • Patent number: 11124618
    Abstract: Foamed reactor made thermoplastic polyolefins (rTPOs), and articles made therefrom, are described. The compositions have an rTPO combined with a foaming agent. The foaming agent can be a physical blowing agent and/or a chemical foaming agent, and may include optional nucleating agents. Some compositions utilize a masterbatch having one or more chemical foaming agents to foam the rTPOs. The rTPOs have a large melt flow rate range and flexural modulus range that translate into a broad scope of potential applications and foamed architecture. This allows the combination of rTPOs and foaming agents to be fine-tuned for selected foaming application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Vassilios Galiatsatos, Fabio Ceccarani, Chichang Shu, Ryan Kramb, Ignazio Triassi
  • Patent number: 10894912
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating a subterranean formation comprising: preparing a well servicing fluid comprised of a base fluid, a temporary compacted material wherein the temporary compacted material is a compacted organic acid; placing the well servicing fluid into a subterranean formation; and allowing the temporary compacted material to gradually dissolve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Busceme, Bradley L. Todd, Stanley J. Heath
  • Patent number: 8986820
    Abstract: Thermoformed articles include cycloolefin/ethylene copolymer and LLDPE. The articles are formed with an areal draw ratio of 1.5 and greater and exhibit unexpectedly elevated stiffness along with ductility suitable for forming deep-draw parts. Multilayer sheet is used for achieving a desired set of properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Topas Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul D. Tatarka
  • Patent number: 8663191
    Abstract: Heat transfer catheter apparatus and methods of making and using same are disclosed wherein fluid connection means is provided between the distal portions of two adjacent, thin-walled, high strength fluid lumens to define a closed loop fluid circulation system capable of controlled delivery of thermal energy to or withdrawal of thermal energy from remote internal body locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Saab
  • Patent number: 8454647
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8454646
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8257340
    Abstract: Heat transfer catheter apparatus and methods of making and using same are disclosed wherein fluid connection means is provided between the distal portions of two adjacent, thin-walled, high strength fluid lumens to define a closed loop fluid circulation system capable of controlled delivery of thermal energy to or withdrawal of thermal energy from remote internal body locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Saab
  • Patent number: 8216182
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere