Patents by Inventor Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
Carl Joseph Thaemlitz 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: 11434408Abstract: Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions and processes for freeing differentially stuck pipe are provided. A spotting fluid composition includes a terpene and an acid, such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene. Another spotting fluid composition includes an invert emulsion having a terpene external phase and a non-miscible organic hygroscopic fluid internal phase. The terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the spotting fluid composition contacts a filter cake surrounding the portion of the differentially stuck pipe. An acid may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene of the terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Matthew Gary Hilfiger, Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Publication number: 20210340425Abstract: Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions and processes for freeing differentially stuck pipe are provided. A spotting fluid composition includes a terpene and an acid, such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene. Another spotting fluid composition includes an invert emulsion having a terpene external phase and a non-miscible organic hygroscopic fluid internal phase. The terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the spotting fluid composition contacts a filter cake surrounding the portion of the differentially stuck pipe. An acid may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene of the terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Matthew Gary Hilfiger, Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Publication number: 20170226401Abstract: Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions and processes for freeing differentially stuck pipe are provided. A spotting fluid composition includes a terpene and an acid, such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene. Another spotting fluid composition includes an invert emulsion having a terpene external phase and a non-miscible organic hygroscopic fluid internal phase. The terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the spotting fluid composition contacts a filter cake surrounding the portion of the differentially stuck pipe. An acid may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene of the terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Matthew Gary Hilfiger, Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Patent number: 9206673Abstract: A wellbore servicing method comprising circulating an invert emulsion fluid through a wellbore to form a filter cake within the wellbore, wherein the invert emulsion fluid comprises an oleaginous fluid, a non-oleaginous fluid, and an acid-sensitive surfactant, contacting at least a portion of the filter cake with an emulsion reversing fluid, wherein the emulsion reversing fluid comprises an acid precursor, wherein the acid precursor is not an acid, and wherein the acid precursor is configured to generate a quantity of acid after a predetermined delay period beginning at placement within a wellbore, allowing the emulsion reversing fluid to remain in contact with the filter cake for a soak period, and removing the filter cake from the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Patent number: 9115304Abstract: A wellbore servicing composition comprising a filter cake positioned within a wellbore, the filter cake comprising an invert emulsion fluid, the invert emulsion fluid comprising an oleaginous fluid, a non-oleaginous fluid, and an acid-sensitive surfactant, and an emulsion reversing fluid positioned within the wellbore in contact with the filter cake, the emulsion reversing fluid comprising an acid precursor, wherein the acid precursor is not an acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Patent number: 8703657Abstract: A sealant composition comprising an inverse emulsion polymer and methods of servicing a wellbore using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of servicing a wellbore that penetrates a subterranean formation is disclosed. The method comprises placing a sealant composition comprising an inverse emulsion polymer into the wellbore to reduce a loss of fluid to the subterranean formation during placement of the fluid in the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Cindy C. Fang, Carl Joseph Thaemlitz, Eric Davidson
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Publication number: 20130264057Abstract: A wellbore servicing method comprising circulating an invert emulsion fluid through a wellbore to form a filter cake within the wellbore, wherein the invert emulsion fluid comprises an oleaginous fluid, a non-oleaginous fluid, and an acid-sensitive surfactant, contacting at least a portion of the filter cake with an emulsion reversing fluid, wherein the emulsion reversing fluid comprises an acid precursor, wherein the acid precursor is not an acid, and wherein the acid precursor is configured to generate a quantity of acid after a predetermined delay period beginning at placement within a wellbore, allowing the emulsion reversing fluid to remain in contact with the filter cake for a soak period, and removing the filter cake from the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Carl Joseph THAEMLITZ
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Publication number: 20130267444Abstract: A wellbore servicing composition comprising a filter cake positioned within a wellbore, the filter cake comprising an invert emulsion fluid, the invert emulsion fluid comprising an oleaginous fluid, a non-oleaginous fluid, and an acid-sensitive surfactant, and an emulsion reversing fluid positioned within the wellbore in contact with the filter cake, the emulsion reversing fluid comprising an acid precursor, wherein the acid precursor is not an acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Carl Joseph THAEMLITZ
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Patent number: 7560419Abstract: A lost circulation material and method for treatment employing the material is provided that has particular utility in offshore applications because the material may be used with saltwater or brine, as well as with fresh water, and is biodegradable. The material comprises a biodegradable superabsorbent polysaccharide polymer that is preferably uncrosslinked and non-ionic and that is capable of absorbing multiple times its weight in sea water.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Cindy Ching Fang, Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Patent number: 7112557Abstract: An electrically conductive oil mud meeting the fluid requirements for resistive logging tools and a method for preparing such mud is disclosed. The fluid has been optimized to deliver performance in a manner as similar to that of a traditional invert emulsion drilling fluid as is practical while still maintaining the required electrical conductivity for resistivity-based logging tools. This electrically conductive oil-based mud comprises a polar synthetic ester base and complimentary ester surfactants, one being more oil soluble, the other being more water soluble. The surfactants interact synergistically to provide dense packing of micelles at the palisade layer. This fluid is oil-wetting to solids, and in general behaves like a traditional oil mud.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Publication number: 20040116303Abstract: An electrically conductive oil mud meeting the fluid requirements for resistive logging tools and a method for preparing such mud is disclosed. The fluid has been optimized to deliver performance in a manner as similar to that of a traditional invert emulsion drilling fluid as is practical while still maintaining the required electrical conductivity for resistivity-based logging tools. This electrically conductive oil-based mud comprises a polar synthetic ester base and complimentary ester surfactants, one being more oil soluble, the other being more water soluble. The surfactants interact synergistically to provide dense packing of micelles at the palisade layer. This fluid is oil-wetting to solids, and in general behaves like a traditional oil mud.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Patent number: 6691805Abstract: An electrically conductive oil mud meeting the fluid requirements for resistive logging tools and a method for preparing such mud is disclosed. The fluid has been optimized to deliver performance in a manner as similar to that of a traditional invert emulsion drilling fluid as is practical while still maintaining the required electrical conductivity for resistivity-based logging tools. This electrically conductive oil-based mud comprises a polar synthetic ester base and complimentary ester surfactants, one being more oil soluble, the other being more water soluble. The surfactants interact synergistically to provide dense packing of micelles at the palisade layer. This fluid is oil-wetting to solids, and in general behaves like a traditional oil mud.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Carl Joseph Thaemlitz
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Publication number: 20030070843Abstract: An electrically conductive oil mud meeting the fluid requirements for resistive logging tools and a method for preparing such mud is disclosed. The fluid has been optimized to deliver performance in a manner as similar to that of a traditional invert emulsion drilling fluid as is practical while still maintaining the required electrical conductivity for resistivity-based logging tools. This electrically conductive oil-based mud comprises a polar synthetic ester base and complimentary ester surfactants, one being more oil soluble, the other being more water soluble. The surfactants interact synergistically to provide dense packing of micelles at the palisade layer. This fluid is oil-wetting to solids, and in general behaves like a traditional oil mud.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Carl Joseph Thaemlitz