Patents by Inventor Craig W. Roddy

Craig W. Roddy 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: 20090320720
    Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed herein, including, in one embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a settable composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the settable composition comprises: a cementitious component comprising a hydraulic cement and cement kiln dust; a swellable particle; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment comprises a settable composition comprising: a cementitious component comprising a hydraulic cement and cement kiln dust, a swellable particle, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Bobby J. King
  • Patent number: 7636671
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a method of pricing a well servicing treatment based on well characteristics, that comprises obtaining one or more well characteristics of the well servicing treatment, and generating a price of the well servicing treatment based on the one or more well characteristics. Other embodiments include methods of pricing a cementing operation and selecting a cement composition for the cement operation, methods of pricing a well servicing treatment during real-time performance of the well servicing treatment, methods of pricing a drilling operation and detecting and visualizing changes in a well bore during real-time performance of the drilling operation, computer programs, and data processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Caveny, Ronney R. Koch, Rickey L. Morgan, Craig W. Roddy
  • Publication number: 20090312445
    Abstract: Of the many compositions provided herein, an embodiment includes a foamed cement composition comprising a cementitious component, an oil-swellable particle comprising at least one swellable elastomer selected from the group consisting of acrylate butadiene rubber, polyacrylate rubber, isoprene rubber, choloroprene rubber, butyl rubber, brominated butyl rubber, chlorinated butyl rubber, chlorinated polyethylene, neoprene rubber, styrene butadiene block copolymer, sulphonated polyethylene, ethylene acrylate rubber, epichlorohydrin ethylene oxide copolymer, ethylene-propylene rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, fluorosilicone rubber, silicone rubber, and combinations thereof, a foaming and stabilizing surfactant, gas, and water. Another embodiment includes a foamed cement composition comprising a cementitious component, an oil-swellable particle comprising a block copolymer of styrene butadiene rubber, a foaming and stabilizing surfactant, and gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brenneis
  • Patent number: 7631692
    Abstract: An embodiment of a method of cementing comprises: introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement kiln dust, a natural pozzolan, and water; and allowing the cement composition to set. Another embodiment of a method comprises: introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises a cement, a natural pozzolan, and water, wherein the cement comprises Portland cement interground with burned shale; and allowing the cement composition to set. Another embodiment includes a cement composition comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of cement, cement kiln dust, Portland cement interground with burned shale, and a combination thereof; a natural pozzolan; and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Ronnie G. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20090283269
    Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed herein, including, in one embodiment, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended cement composition comprising cement, water, an oil-swellable particle, and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended cement composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended cement composition; introducing the extended cement composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended cement composition to set. Another embodiment comprises an extended cement composition comprising: cement; water; an oil-swellable particle; and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended cement composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Bobby J. King
  • Patent number: 7617870
    Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed herein, including, in one embodiment, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended cement composition comprising cement, water, an oil-swellable particle, and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended cement composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended cement composition; introducing the extended cement composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended cement composition to set. Another embodiment comprises an extended cement composition comprising: cement; water; an oil-swellable particle; and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended cement composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Bobby J. King
  • Patent number: 7607482
    Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed herein, including, in one embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a settable composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the settable composition comprises: a cementitious component comprising a hydraulic cement and cement kiln dust; a swellable particle; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment comprises a settable composition comprising: a cementitious component comprising a hydraulic cement and cement kiln dust; a swellable particle; and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Bobby J. King
  • Patent number: 7607484
    Abstract: Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, an embodiment of a method comprises introducing a foamed cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the foamed cement composition comprises: a cementitious component; a foaming and stabilizing surfactant; an oil-swellable particle; gas; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of a method comprises introducing a foamed cement composition into an annulus between a pipe string and a subterranean formation, wherein the foamed cement composition comprises comprising: a cementitious component; a foaming and stabilizing surfactant; an oil-swellable particle; gas; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the annulus. An embodiment of a foamed cement composition comprises a cementitious component, a foaming and stabilizing surfactant, a swellable particle, gas, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brenneis
  • Publication number: 20090260544
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
  • Publication number: 20090236097
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. The method may include introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water. The method further may include allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention include a cement composition. The cement composition may comprise cement, a nano-particle, latex, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell, Rahul Chandrakant Patil, Abhijit Tarafdar, Abhimanyu Deshpande, Christopher L. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20090200029
    Abstract: An embodiment of a method of cementing comprises: introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement kiln dust, a natural pozzolan, and water; and allowing the cement composition to set. Another embodiment of a method comprises: introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises a cement, a natural pozzolan, and water, wherein the cement comprises Portland cement interground with burned shale; and allowing the cement composition to set. Another embodiment includes a cement composition comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of cement, cement kiln dust, Portland cement interground with burned shale, and a combination thereof; a natural pozzolan; and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Ronnie G. Morgan
  • Patent number: 7559369
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Halliubrton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell
  • Publication number: 20090139719
    Abstract: Methods of making particulates for use in a subterranean application comprising: providing particulates of a settable composition comprising a cementitious material, a filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; and pre-curing the particulates until the particulates reach a crush strength of about 50 psi or greater; and curing the pre-cured particulates at a temperature in the range of about 230° F. to about 600° F., so that at least a portion of the particulates comprise a newly formed crystalline phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Lewis R. Norman, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini, Ashok K. Santra, Craig W. Roddy
  • Publication number: 20090124522
    Abstract: An exemplary method includes introducing a treatment fluid comprising nano-hydraulic cement into a subterranean formation. The treatment fluid may include a drilling fluid, a completion fluid, a stimulation fluid, a well clean-up fluid or a cement composition. Another example method comprises introducing a cement composition comprising nano-hydraulic cement, hydraulic cement, and water into a subterranean formation; and allowing the cementing composition to set in the subterranean formation. An example well treatment fluid comprises nano-hydraulic cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Craig W. Roddy
  • Publication number: 20090120644
    Abstract: An example method of cementing in a subterranean formation includes determining a settable composition for use in the subterranean formation; calculating a total carbon footprint of the settable composition; determining at least one additive for use in the settable composition, wherein the additive replaces at least a portion of the settable composition and reduces the total carbon footprint of the settable composition; preparing the settable composition comprising the additive; placing the settable composition comprising the additive in the subterranean formation; and allowing the settable composition comprising the additive to set in the subterranean formation. Additional embodiments of the present invention include determining an amount of reduction in the carbon footprint of the settable composition; and/or communicating the amount of reduction in the carbon footprint of the settable composition to a customer or end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Ronnie G. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20090114126
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended settable composition comprising hydraulic cement, cement kiln dust, water, and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended settable composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended settable composition; introducing the extended settable composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended settable composition to set. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended settable composition comprising hydraulic cement, cement kiln dust, water, and a set retarding additive; storing the extended settable composition; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended settable composition; introducing the extended settable composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended settable composition to set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jilen Chalterji, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brenneis
  • Publication number: 20090088348
    Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed herein, including, in one embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a settable composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the settable composition comprises: a cementitious component comprising a hydraulic cement and cement kiln dust; a swellable particle; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment comprises a settable composition comprising: a cementitious component comprising a hydraulic cement and cement kiln dust; a swellable particle; and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, D. Chad Brenneis, Bobby J. King
  • Publication number: 20090071650
    Abstract: Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, an embodiment of a method comprises introducing a foamed cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the foamed cement composition comprises: a cementitious component; a foaming and stabilizing surfactant; an oil-swellable particle; gas; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of a method comprises introducing a foamed cement composition into an annulus between a pipe string and a subterranean formation, wherein the foamed cement composition comprises comprising: a cementitious component; a foaming and stabilizing surfactant; an oil-swellable particle; gas; and water; and allowing the settable composition to set in the annulus. An embodiment of a foamed cement composition comprises a cementitious component, a foaming and stabilizing surfactant, a swellable particle, gas, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brenneis
  • Patent number: 7478675
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended settable composition comprising hydraulic cement, cement kiln dust, water, and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended settable composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended settable composition; introducing the extended settable composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended settable composition to set. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended settable composition comprising hydraulic cement, cement kiln dust, water, and a set retarding additive; storing the extended settable composition; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended settable composition; introducing the extended settable composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended settable composition to set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brennels
  • Publication number: 20080277116
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, stimulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Cromwell