Patents Assigned to Masi Technologies, Inc.
  • Colloidal and colloidal-like systems in aqueous, clay-based fluids
    Patent number: 7199085
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to improved clay-based compositions comprising colloidal or colloidal-like phases (e.g., emulsions, aphrons) and methods of using those compositions. The compositions generally comprise an aqueous continuous phase, one or more palygorskite-sepiolite group clays, one or more surfactants, aphrons and optionally one or more Aphron Stabilizers. The compositions of the present invention are capable of being used in high-pressure applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: MASI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Rea, Jack Cowan, Tommy F. Brookey, Frederick B. Growcock, Mike Kilchrist
  • Compositions and methods for sealing formations
    Patent number: 7033977
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions of matter and methods of using those compositions. More particularly, and as part of one of the preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to compositions and methods of use of fluids useful for sealing formation fractures and/or inhibiting downhole fluid loss. The present invention is useful as a pill or series of pills that can be formulated and spotted to a particular formation zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Masi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommy F. Brookey, Jack Cowan, Mike Kilchrist