Patents by Inventor Daryl W. Nooner

Daryl W. Nooner 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).

  • Reservoir stabilization by treating water sensitive clays
    Patent number: 4227575
    Abstract: A method of treating subterranean formations containing water-sensitive montmorillonite clays by contacting the formation with an aqueous solution of nitrogen containing compounds at elevated temperatures whereby the montmorillonite is transformed into other clay minerals which are less sensitive to swelling when contacted with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventor: Daryl W. Nooner
  • Reservoir stabilization by treating water sensitive clays
    Patent number: 4164979
    Abstract: A method of treating subterranean formations containing water-sensitive montmorillonite clays by contacting the formation with an aqueous solution of potassium salts of organic acids at elevated temperatures whereby the montmorillonite is transformed into other clay minerals which are less sensitive to swelling when contacted with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventor: Daryl W. Nooner