Patents by Inventor Christopher Parton
Christopher Parton 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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Publication number: 20230416592Abstract: Geopolymer precursor compositions are presented that are useful for cementing a subterranean well, among other uses. The precursor compositions are dry mixtures that have an aluminosilicate source and an activator. The activator is an alkalinity source that is safe to store, transport, and blend with an aluminosilicate source. The activator may be a hydroxide-free activator. A geopolymer slurry is formed by adding water to the dry geopolymer precursor compositions. Such slurries have suitable characteristics for use in cementing applications that use pumpable mixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Andrey Yakovlev, Mark Meade, Nathan Fischer, Yeukayi Nenjerama, Randy Tercero, Christopher Parton, Veronica McDonald, Roderick Pernites, Valerie Gisele Helene Lafitte
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Patent number: 10760397Abstract: Proppant-free channels may be formed in a proppant pack in subterranean formations by using the miscibility and immiscibility of proppant-laden and proppant-free fluids. For example, a method of forming a proppant pack may include: introducing, in alternating order, a proppant-laden fluid and a proppant-free fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, wherein the proppant-laden fluid comprises an oil-external emulsion and a proppant, and wherein the proppant-free fluid is immiscible with the proppant-laden fluid; and forming a proppant pack in a fracture in the subterranean formation, wherein the proppant pack comprises proppant-laden clusters and proppant-free channels.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Loan Vo, Prashant D. Chopade, Philip D. Nguyen, Christopher Parton
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Patent number: 10533124Abstract: A foamed treatment fluid comprising: an external phase, wherein the external phase comprises: (A) water; (B) a curable resin; and (C) a foaming agent; and an internal phase, wherein the internal phase comprises an inert gas. A method of treating particles of a particle pack located in a subterranean formation comprising: introducing the foam into the subterranean formation; and consolidating the particles of the particle pack after introduction into the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Parton, Loan Vo, Philip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 10501681Abstract: Systems and methods for treating subterranean formations using deagglomerated inorganic clay particles are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid, a consolidating agent, and a deagglomerated inorganic clay particle; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation so as to contact unconsolidated particles within the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid; and allowing the consolidating agent and the deagglomerated inorganic clay particle to consolidate at least a portion of the unconsolidated particulates in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Dipti Singh, Christopher Parton
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Publication number: 20190352559Abstract: Proppant-free channels may be formed in a proppant pack in subterranean formations by using the miscibility and immiscibility of proppant-laden and proppant-free fluids. For example, a method of forming a proppant pack may include: introducing, in alternating order, a proppant-laden fluid and a proppant-free fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, wherein the proppant-laden fluid comprises an oil-external emulsion and a proppant, and wherein the proppant-free fluid is immiscible with the proppant-laden fluid; and forming a proppant pack in a fracture in the subterranean formation, wherein the proppant pack comprises proppant-laden clusters and proppant-free channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Loan VO, Prashant D. CHOPADE, Philip D. NGUYEN, Christopher PARTON
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Patent number: 10421893Abstract: An encapsulated scale inhibitor comprises: at least one scale inhibitor, wherein the at least one scale inhibitor is in the form of particulates; and an encapsulating material, wherein the encapsulating material at least partially encapsulates the at least one scale inhibitor, wherein the encapsulated scale inhibitor is capable of complete degradation. In one embodiment, a method comprises: providing a treatment fluid comprising a plurality of scale inhibitor particulates that comprise at least one scale inhibitor and a self-degrading encapsulating material that at least partially encapsulates the scale inhibitor; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating at least a portion of the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Christopher Parton, Christopher A. Lewis
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Publication number: 20190153297Abstract: Systems and methods for treating subterranean formations using deagglomerated inorganic clay particles are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid, a consolidating agent, and a deagglomerated inorganic clay particle; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation so as to contact unconsolidated particles within the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid; and allowing the consolidating agent and the deagglomerated inorganic clay particle to consolidate at least a portion of the unconsolidated particulates in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Dipti Singh, Christopher Parton
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Patent number: 10259990Abstract: A fracturing fluid and method of including a cellulose polymer derivative, a diol functional group, and a borate crosslinker. The diol functional group may be a cis-diol functional group, a 1,2-diol functional group, or a 1,3-diol functional group. The cellulose polymer derivative further may include a hydroxyethyl group or a hydroxypropyl group. The fracturing fluid may also include at least one metallic crosslinker. The method may also include the steps of adding a pH adjusting agent, at least one breaker, a surfactant, a scale inhibitor, and/or a bactericide to the fracturing fluid, or mixing the fracturing fluid using mixing equipment or wherein the fracturing fluid is introduced into a subterranean formation using one or more pumps.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Bradley J. Sparks, Corneliu Stanciu, Christopher Parton
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Publication number: 20180265765Abstract: Encapsulated scale inhibitors and methods of their use in subterranean formations are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a plurality of scale inhibitor particulates that comprise at least one scale inhibitor and a self-degrading encapsulating material that at least partially encapsulates the scale inhibitor; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating at least a portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Christopher Parton, Christopher A. Lewis
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Patent number: 10035948Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed related to compositions and methods of using the same for treating subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in a subterranean formation a composition that includes a viscosifier and that also includes a hydrophobically-modified polymer including at least one nitrogen-containing repeating unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Bradley J. Sparks, Loan K. Vo, Jimmie Dean Weaver, Jr., Christopher Parton, Jessica L. Heeter
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Publication number: 20170253790Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed related to compositions and methods of using the same for treating subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in a subterranean formation a composition that includes a viscosifier and that also includes a hydrophobically-modified polymer including at least one nitrogen-containing repeating unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Sparks, Loan K. Vo, Jimmie Dean Weaver, Jr., Christopher Parton, Jessica L. Heeter
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Publication number: 20170218256Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to compositions including mycelium and methods of treatment of subterranean formations with the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including placing in the subterranean formation a composition including a mycelium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Parton, Janette Cortez, Loan K. Vo
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Publication number: 20170198199Abstract: A foamed treatment fluid comprising: an external phase, wherein the external phase comprises: (A) water; (B) a curable resin; and (C) a foaming agent; and an internal phase, wherein the internal phase comprises an inert gas. A method of treating particles of a particle pack located in a subterranean formation comprising: introducing the foam into the subterranean formation; and consolidating the particles of the particle pack after introduction into the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Christopher Parton, Loan Vo, Philip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9562425Abstract: Methods of treating subterranean formations comprising providing a wellbore in a subterranean formation having at least one fracture therein; providing a first treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and an acid generating inert agent; providing a second treatment fluid comprising a base fluid, and an acid generating activator; introducing the first treatment fluid into the at least one fracture; and introducing the second treatment fluid into the at least one fracture, wherein the acid generating inert agent in the first treatment fluid reacts with the acid generating activator in the second treatment fluid so as to generate an acid in the at least one fracture and create or enhance at least one microfracture therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Feng Liang, Thomas D. Welton, Christopher Parton
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Patent number: 9499735Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to compositions for treating a subterranean formation and methods of using same, such as for consolidation. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation, the method including obtaining or providing a composition. The composition includes an aryl component including at least one of an aryldicarboxylic acid, an ester thereof, a salt thereof, and an acid halide thereof. The composition includes an amine or epoxide component that includes at least one of component A and component B. Component A is a linear diepoxide, a poly(alkylamine), or a combination thereof. Component B is an alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted silane including an epoxy group, an alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted silane including an amine group, or a combination thereof. The method also includes placing the composition in a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Philip D. Nguyen, Christopher Parton
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Publication number: 20160312110Abstract: A fracturing fluid and method of including a cellulose polymer derivative, a diol functional group, and a borate crosslinker. The diol functional group may be a cis-diol functional group, a 1,2-diol functional group, or a 1,3-diol functional group. The cellulose polymer derivative further may include a hydroxyethyl group or a hydroxypropyl group. The fracturing fluid may also include at least one metallic crosslinker. The method may also include the steps of adding a pH adjusting agent, at least one breaker, a surfactant, a scale inhibitor, and/or a bactericide to the fracturing fluid, or mixing the fracturing fluid using mixing equipment or wherein the fracturing fluid is introduced into a subterranean formation using one or more pumps.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Loan K. VO, Bradley J. SPARKS, Corneliu STANCIU, Christopher PARTON
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Publication number: 20160272872Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to compositions for treating a subterranean formation and methods of using same, such as for consolidation. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation, the method including obtaining or providing a composition. The composition includes an aryl component including at least one of an aryldicarboxylic acid, an ester thereof, a salt thereof, and an acid halide thereof. The composition includes an amine or epoxide component that includes at least one of component A and component B. Component A is a linear diepoxide, a poly(alkylamine), or a combination thereof. Component B is an alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted silane including an epoxy group, an alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted silane including an amine group, or a combination thereof. The method also includes placing the composition in a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Loan K. Vo, Philip D. Nguyen, Christopher Parton
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Patent number: 9279077Abstract: Methods of treating a subterranean formation comprising placing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid, proppant particulates, a consolidating agent, a thermoplastic material, and a degradable polyester material into the subterranean formation; coating the proppant particulates and the consolidating agent with the thermoplastic material and the degradable polyester material together so as to form proppant pillars; and degrading the degradable polyester material.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Feng Liang, Philip D. Nguyen, Christopher Parton, Jeff Fleming, Jimmie D. Weaver
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Patent number: 9243183Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating a subterranean formation having at least one fracture. The methods include providing a thermal thinning resistant treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid, proppant particulates, and a thermally activated suspending agent, wherein the thermally activated suspending agent is hydratable above a threshold temperature. The thermal thinning resistant treatment fluid is introduced into the subterranean formation and exceeds the threshold temperature so as to hydrate the thermally activated suspending agent. Furthermore, the proppant particulates are placed into the at least one fracture.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Feng Liang, Gary Funkhouser, Christopher Parton, Philip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140166286Abstract: Methods of treating subterranean formations comprising providing a wellbore in a subterranean formation having at least one fracture therein; providing a first treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and an acid generating inert agent; providing a second treatment fluid comprising a base fluid, and an acid generating activator; introducing the first treatment fluid into the at least one fracture; and introducing the second treatment fluid into the at least one fracture, wherein the acid generating inert agent in the first treatment fluid reacts with the acid generating activator in the second treatment fluid so as to generate an acid in the at least one fracture and create or enhance at least one microfracture therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Feng Liang, Thomas D. Welton, Christopher Parton