Patents by Inventor Aaron D. Martinez
Aaron D. Martinez 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: 10370951Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Joseph Paul Bailey, Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Jose M. Macias
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Publication number: 20180171771Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Joseph Paul Bailey, Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Jose M. Macias
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Patent number: 9896924Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Joseph Paul Bailey, Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Jose M. Macias
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Publication number: 20170226841Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Joseph Paul Bailey, Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Jose M. Macias
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Patent number: 9638018Abstract: Alpha-hydroxy alkyl esters have been found to perform as hydrogen sulfide scavengers. A method of scavenging hydrogen sulfide includes contacting a fluid containing hydrogen sulfide with a treatment fluid including an alpha-hydroxy alkyl ester. Accordingly, the alpha-hydroxy alkyl ester reacts with the hydrogen sulfide to reduce the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the fluid. A broad range of alpha-hydroxy alkyl esters are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Erick J. Acosta Otero, Joseph P. Bailey
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Patent number: 9630139Abstract: Functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ethers have been found to perform as non (or anti-) scaling hydrogen sulfide scavengers. A method of scavenging hydrogen sulfide includes contacting a fluid containing hydrogen sulfide with a treatment fluid including a functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether. Accordingly, the alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether reacts with the hydrogen sulfide to reduce the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the fluid. The functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether is functionalized with a phosphate group, phosphonate group, sulfate group, or sulfonate group. A broad range of alpha-hydroxy alkyl ethers are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta Otero, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Joseph P. Bailey, Jose M. Macias
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Patent number: 9631467Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Bailey, Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta Otero, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Jose M. Macias
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Publication number: 20140345151Abstract: A method for providing uniform flood exposure of LED light onto large area substrates is disclosed herein. The substrates can be up to several square meters in surface area. A method for providing uniform cooling of the LEDs within the apparatus is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: AARON D. MARTINEZ
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Patent number: 8777451Abstract: A method for providing uniform flood exposure of LED light onto large area substrates is disclosed herein. The substrates can be up to several square meters in surface area. A method for providing uniform cooling of the LEDs within the apparatus is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Air Motion Systems, Inc.Inventor: Aaron D. Martinez
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Publication number: 20140185300Abstract: An LED device has an LED assembly connected to or abutting a heat sink, the heat sink connected to a cooling bridge and optionally enclosed within insulated connector end caps and crossover end caps and within a reflector cover and side cover. The cooling bridge conducts heat to the heat sink away from the reflector cover, and side cover, where the heat may be removed by a circulating coolant. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: AARON D. MARTINEZ, Jared J. Wertz
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Publication number: 20140166282Abstract: Functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ethers have been found to perform as non (or anti-) scaling hydrogen sulfide scavengers. A method of scavenging hydrogen sulfide includes contacting a fluid containing hydrogen sulfide with a treatment fluid including a functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether. Accordingly, the alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether reacts with the hydrogen sulfide to reduce the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the fluid. The functionalized alpha-hydroxy alkyl ether is functionalized with a phosphate group, phosphonate group, sulfate group, or sulfonate group. A broad range of alpha-hydroxy alkyl ethers are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Champion Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta Otero, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Joseph P. Bailey, Jose M. Macias
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Publication number: 20140166288Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Champion Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Bailey, Aaron D. Martinez, Erick J. Acosta Otero, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Maximilian A. Silvestri, Jose M. Macias
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Publication number: 20140166289Abstract: Alpha-hydroxy alkyl esters have been found to perform as hydrogen sulfide scavengers. A method of scavenging hydrogen sulfide includes contacting a fluid containing hydrogen sulfide with a treatment fluid including an alpha-hydroxy alkyl ester. Accordingly, the alpha-hydroxy alkyl ester reacts with the hydrogen sulfide to reduce the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the fluid. A broad range of alpha-hydroxy alkyl esters are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Champion Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Ravindranath Mukkamala, Erick J. Acosta Otero, Joseph P. Bailey
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Patent number: 8641236Abstract: An LED device has an LED assembly connected to or abutting a heat sink, the heat sink connected to a cooling bridge and optionally enclosed within insulated connector end caps and crossover end caps and within a reflector cover and side cover. The cooling bridge conducts heat to the heat sink away from the reflector cover, and side cover, where the heat may be removed by a circulating coolant. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Air Motion Systems, Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Jared J. Wertz
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Publication number: 20140014857Abstract: An LED-UV lamp that is easily interchangeable within a UV-curing process and scalable in length with a fine resolution so that it is easily customizable to any UV-curing application. The LED-UV lamp may incorporate multiple rows of LEDs and contain corresponding optics that effectively deliver radiant power to a substrate at distances of several inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Stephen J. Metcalf
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Patent number: 8558200Abstract: An LED-UV lamp that is easily interchangeable within a UV-curing process and scalable in length with a fine resolution so that it is easily customizable to any UV-curing application. The LED-UV lamp may incorporate multiple rows of LEDs and contain corresponding optics that effectively deliver radiant power to a substrate at distances of several inches.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Air Motion Systems, IncInventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Stephen J. Metcalf
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Patent number: 8517750Abstract: Design and integration of a UV LED curing system into a multi-station UV-curing process, such as for inkjet or offset printing. Docking ports may be permanently mounted into various stations within the UV-curing process. The UV LED lamps may be modular and may therefore be inserted into any one of the desired docking ports at variable distances from the substrate to be cured without significant loss of optical uniformity or radiant intensity. The docking ports are designed such that they can accommodate UV LED lamps of differing wavelengths and, therefore, power requirements. The insertion of a UV LED lamp into a docking port is designed such that it is accomplished without tools and may be considered a “plug and play” operation. Multiple docking ports may be mounted into a single station in the UV-curing process to allow for the installation of multiple lamps at each station.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Air Motion Systems, IncInventors: Aaron D. Martinez, Stephen J. Metcalf
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Publication number: 20120099320Abstract: A method for providing uniform flood exposure of LED light onto large area substrates is disclosed herein. The substrates can be up to several square meters in surface area. A method for providing uniform cooling of the LEDs within the apparatus is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Aaron D. Martinez
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Publication number: 20120033431Abstract: An LED device has an LED assembly connected to or abutting a heat sink, the heat sink connected to a cooling bridge and optionally enclosed within insulated connector end caps and crossover end caps and within a reflector cover and side cover. The cooling bridge conducts heat to the heat sink away from the reflector cover, and side cover, where the heat may be removed by a circulating coolant. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: AARON D. MARTINEZ, Jared J. Wertz
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Publication number: 20110128680Abstract: Design and integration of a UV LED curing system into a multi-station UV-curing process, such as for inkjet or offset printing. Docking ports may be permanently mounted into various stations within the UV-curing process. The UV LED lamps may be modular and may therefore be inserted into any one of the desired docking ports at variable distances from the substrate to be cured without significant loss of optical uniformity or radiant intensity. The docking ports are designed such that they can accommodate UV LED lamps of differing wavelengths and, therefore, power requirements. The insertion of a UV LED lamp into a docking port is designed such that it is accomplished without tools and may be considered a “plug and play” operation. Multiple docking ports may be mounted into a single station in the UV-curing process to allow for the installation of multiple lamps at each station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Aaron D. MARTINEZ, Stephen J. METCALF