Patents by Inventor Brian J. Hallett

Brian J. Hallett 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).

  • METHOD FOR ABSORBING FLUIDS FROM DRILL CUTTINGS
    Publication number: 20140048479
    Abstract: A method of treating drill cuttings at a well drilling site. The method includes separating the drill cuttings from a drilling fluid at the well drilling site; contacting the separated drill cuttings with an effective amount of an absorbent material to absorb free oil from the drill cuttings into the absorbent material; and disposing of the drill cuttings. The absorbent material may include a thermo-set phenolic resin with an open cell matrix and a heat-treated peat moss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hallett, David Cunningham
  • Sand aggregating reagents, modified sands, and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 7829510
    Abstract: A composition for treating solid materials is disclosed, where the treating compositions coats surfaces or portions of surfaces of the solid materials changing an aggregation or agglomeration propensity of the materials. Treated solid materials are also disclosed. The methods and treated materials are ideally suited for oil field applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Clear Water International LLC
    Inventors: Larry W. Gatlin, Brian J. Hallett, Ryan L. Cook
  • Sand aggregating reagents, modified sands, and methods for making and using same
    Publication number: 20090203553
    Abstract: A composition for treating solid materials is disclosed, where the treating compositions coats surfaces or portions of surfaces of the solid materials changing an aggregation or agglomeration propensity of the materials. Treated solid materials are also disclosed. The methods and treated materials are ideally suited for oil field applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Larry W. Gatlin, Brian J. Hallett, Ryan L. Cook
  • Sand aggregating reagents, modified sands, and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 7350579
    Abstract: A method for treating solid materials is disclosed, where the treating compositions coats surfaces or portions of surfaces of the solid materials changing an aggregation or agglomeration propensity of the materials. Treated solid materials are also disclosed. The methods and treated materials are ideally suited for oil field applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Clearwater International LLC
    Inventors: Larry W. Gatlin, Brian J. Hallett, Ryan L. Cook