Patents by Inventor Boyce Donald Burts, III

Boyce Donald Burts, III 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).

  • Publication number: 20200123430
    Abstract: Spacer compositions and products may include a biopolymer component, a plant fiber component, and a weighting agent component, and in further non-limiting embodiments may include xanthan gum, a blend of plant fibers, and a weighting agent component. These spacer compositions and spacer products may be utilized in well fluid operations, including well cementing operations and well completion operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Patent number: 10280358
    Abstract: Spacer compositions and products may include a biopolymer component, a plant fiber component, and a weighting agent component, and in further non-limiting embodiments may include xanthan gum, a blend of plant fibers, and a weighting agent component. These spacer compositions and spacer products may be utilized in well fluid operations, including well cementing operations and well completion operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: BOTTOM LINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, Jr., Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Publication number: 20120305250
    Abstract: Spacer compositions and products may include a biopolymer component, a plant fiber component, and a weighting agent component, and in further non-limiting embodiments may include xanthan gum, a blend of plant fibers, and a weighting agent component. These spacer compositions and spacer products may be utilized in well fluid operations, including well cementing operations and well completion operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, JR., Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Patent number: 8235116
    Abstract: A two part epoxy resin system is surface mixed in a method of remediating an active well. This surface mixed epoxy resin is then placed in the well at the desired remediation depth. Finally, the mixture in situ forms a cement plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Boyce D Burts, Jr., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Patent number: 7886823
    Abstract: A two part encapsulated cementing system is mixed downhole in a method of remediation of an active well. Using this two part system, one of the components is first placed in the well at the desired remediation depth. Next, the other component is placed in the well above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventors: Boyce D Burts, Jr., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Patent number: 7748455
    Abstract: A two part epoxy resin system is surface mixed in a method of primary cementing a well. This surface mixed epoxy resin is then placed in the annulus of the well. Finally, the mixture in situ forms a hard impermeable mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventors: Boyce D Burts, Jr., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Publication number: 20090056946
    Abstract: A method of remediation of a well is provided utilizing a cement and cement activator plugging composition, in which one of the components is first placed in the well at the desired remediation depth. Next, the other component is placed in the well above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, JR., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Publication number: 20090018036
    Abstract: For conformance treatment to plug an opening in subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation, a conformance additive including water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a filter aid that is preferably diatomaceous earth, and optionally a reinforcing material. The method of forming a conformance fluid includes contacting the additive with water or an aqueous solution, with a method of conforming the formation further including the step of injecting the fluid into the formation to plug the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Publication number: 20080289824
    Abstract: A two part epoxy resin system is mixed downhole in a method of primary cementing a well. Using this two part epoxy resin and activator system, one of the components is first placed in the annulus of the well at the desired plugging depth. Next, the other component is placed in the annulus above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, JR., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Publication number: 20080289825
    Abstract: A two part encapsulated cementing system is mixed downhole in a method of primary cementing a well. Using this two part system, one of the components is first placed in the annulus of the well. Next, the other component is placed in the annulus above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, JR., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Publication number: 20080289826
    Abstract: A method of primary cementing well is provided utilizing a cement and cement activator cementing composition, in which one of the components is first placed in the annulus of the well. Next, the other component is placed in the annulus above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: BOYCE D. BURTS, JR., BOYCE DONALD BURTS, III, FREDDIE L. SABINS, LARRY WATTERS
  • Publication number: 20080277117
    Abstract: A two part epoxy resin system is surface mixed in a method of plugging an abandoned well. This surface mixed epoxy resin is then placed in the well at the desired plugging depth. Finally, the mixture in situ forms a cementing plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Boyce D. Burts, JR., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Watters
  • Patent number: 7409990
    Abstract: A two part encapsulated cementing system is mixed downhole in a method of plugging an abandoned well. Using this two part system, one of the components is first placed in the well at the desired plugging depth. Next, the other component is placed in the well above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventors: Boyce D Burts, Jr., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Waters
  • Patent number: 7363976
    Abstract: A method of remediation of a well is provided utilizing a cement and cement activator plugging composition, in which one of the components is first placed in the well at the desired remediation depth. Next, the other component is placed in the well above the first placed component. Densities of the components have been selected such that the density of the second placed component is sufficiently higher then the density of the first placed component to facilitate gravity mixing of the two components as the second placed component moves through the first placed component and in the process activation occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Bottom Line Industries, Inc
    Inventors: Boyce D Burts, Jr., Boyce Donald Burts, III, Freddie L. Sabins, Larry Waters
  • Patent number: 6997261
    Abstract: For conformance treatment to plug an opening in subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation, a conformance additive including water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a filter aid that is preferably diatomaceous earth, and optionally a reinforcing material. The method of forming a conformance fluid includes contacting the additive with water or an aqueous solution, with a method of conforming the formation further including the step of injecting the fluid into the formation to plug the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Patent number: 6939833
    Abstract: For tubing/casing annulus plug treatment to plug a well, a tubing/casing annulus plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a filter aid, and an optional reinforcing material, preferably of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. The method of forming a tubing/casing annulus plug fluid includes contacting the additive with water or an aqueous solution, with a method of plugging the tubing/casing annulus of a well further including the step of injecting the fluid into the annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Patent number: 6932158
    Abstract: For well plug treatment to plug an abandoned well, a well plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and filter aid, and optionally, a reinforcing material preferably of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. The method of forming a well plug fluid includes contacting the additive with water or an aqueous solution, with a method of plugging the well further including the step of injecting the fluid into the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Boyce Donald Burts, III
  • Patent number: 6927194
    Abstract: For well kill treatment to prevent the intrusion of formation fluids into the wellbore while the well is open, a well kill additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, filter aid, and optionally, a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. The method of forming a well kill fluid includes contacting the additive with water or an aqueous solution, with a method of conforming the formation further including the step of injecting the fluid into the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Boyce Donald Burts, III