Patents by Inventor Alan Christopher Fellows

Alan Christopher Fellows 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).

  • Solid formulations suitable for oilfield applications
    Patent number: 11191276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid formulation of soap stick type comprising a primary surfactant, at least one binding agent and at least one dispersant that may especially be an amphoteric surfactant, optionally with additives. The present invention also relates to uses of said formulation, especially for oilfield applications, e.g. for gas well deliquification applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Christopher Raymond Jones, Kevan Hatchman, Alan Christopher Fellows
  • COMBINED USES OF A PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUND FOR IRON SULPHIDE DISSOLUTION AND BACTERIAL CONTROL
    Publication number: 20200032125
    Abstract: A process for simultaneously dissolving iron sulphide and killing or inhibiting bacteria comprising the steps of continuously adding or shot dosing to a hydrocarbon-containing system, an aqueous fluid comprising a formulation comprising tris(hydroxymethyl) phosphine or tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Chris Jones, Stéphanie Edmunds, Alan Christopher Fellows, Gareth Collins
  • SOLID FORMULATIONS SUITABLE FOR OILFIELD APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20190316027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid formulation of soap stick type comprising a primary surfactant, at least one binding agent and at least one dispersant that may especially be an amphoteric surfactant, optionally with additives. The present invention also relates to uses of said formulation, especially for oilfield applications, e.g. for gas well deliquification applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Raymond JONES, Kevan HATCHMAN, Alan Christopher FELLOWS
  • COMBINED USES OF A PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUND FOR IRON SULPHIDE DISSOLUTION AND BACTERIAL CONTROL
    Publication number: 20180044571
    Abstract: A process for simultaneously dissolving iron sulphide and killing or inhibiting bacteria comprising the steps of continuously adding or shot dosing to a hydrocarbon-containing system, an aqueous fluid comprising a formulation comprising tris(hydroxymethyl) phosphine or tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Chris JONES, Stéphanie EDMUNDS, Alan Christopher FELLOWS, Gareth COLLINS
  • Solid formulations suitable for oilfield applications
    Publication number: 20140296185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid formulation of soap stick type comprising a primary surfactant, at least one binding agent and at least one dispersant that may especially be an amphoteric surfactant, optionally with additives. The present invention also relates to uses of said formulation, especially for oilfield applications, e.g. for gas well deliquification applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Raymond Jones, Kevan Hatchman, Alan Christopher Fellows