Patents by Inventor Derek Vaughn

Derek Vaughn 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).

  • Methods for stabilizing water sensitive clays and migrating fines in subterranean formations
    Patent number: 11708523
    Abstract: Clay stabilization compositions include one or a plurality of triamino compounds and/or derivatives thereof, fluids containing an effective amount of the clay stabilization compositions and methods for making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: PfP Industries LLC
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Madhukar Chetty, Derek Vaughn, Prasad Taranekar, Jeffery W. Balko
  • METHODS FOR STABILIZING WATER SENSITIVE CLAYS AND MIGRATING FINES IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20220169913
    Abstract: Clay stabilization compositions include one or a plurality of triamino compounds and/or derivatives thereof, fluids containing an effective amount of the clay stabilization compositions and methods for making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicants: PFP TECHNOLOGY, LLC, ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Madhukar Chetty, Derek Vaughn, Prasad Taranekar, Jeffery W. Balko
  • Compositions and methods for stabilizing water sensitive clays and migrating fines in subterranean formations
    Patent number: 11208590
    Abstract: Clay stabilization compositions include one or a plurality of triamino compounds and/or derivatives thereof, fluids containing an effective amount of the clay stabilization compositions and methods for making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignees: PFP TECHNOLOGY, LLC, ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Madhukar Chetty, Derek Vaughn, Prasad Taranekar, Jeffery W. Balko
  • Microemulsion flowback recovery compositions and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 11162018
    Abstract: A microemulsion well stimulation compositions for flowback water recovery includes an aqueous system, a surfactant system, a solvent system, and optionally a winterizing system, where the solvent system includes a dibasic ester or a plurality of dibasic esters and the composition is non-flammable, non-combustible, non-hazardous, and/or environmentally friendly, while demonstrating comparable or superior flowback recovery performance compared to known water recovery formulations that utilize more flammable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: PfP Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Derek Vaughn
  • MICROEMULSION FLOWBACK RECOVERY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20200239763
    Abstract: A microemulsion well stimulation compositions for flowback water recovery includes an aqueous system, a surfactant system, a solvent system, and optionally a winterizing system, where the solvent system includes a dibasic ester or a plurality of dibasic esters and the composition is non-flammable, non-combustible, non-hazardous, and/or environmentally friendly, while demonstrating comparable or superior flowback recovery performance compared to known water recovery formulations that utilize more flammable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Derek Vaughn
  • Microemulsion flowback recovery compositions and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 10494564
    Abstract: A microemulsion well stimulation compositions for flowback water recovery includes an aqueous system, a surfactant system, a solvent system, and optionally a winterizing system, where the solvent system includes a dibasic ester or a plurality of dibasic esters and the composition is non-flammable, non-combustible, non-hazardous, and/or environmentally friendly, while demonstrating comparable or superior flowback recovery performance compared to known water recovery formulations that utilize more flammable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: PfP Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Derek Vaughn
  • MICROEMULSION FLOWBACK RECOVERY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20180201829
    Abstract: A microemulsion well stimulation compositions for flowback water recovery includes an aqueous system, a surfactant system, a solvent system, and optionally a winterizing system, where the solvent system includes a dibasic ester or a plurality of dibasic esters and the composition is non-flammable, non-combustible, non-hazardous, and/or environmentally friendly, while demonstrating comparable or superior flowback recovery performance compared to known water recovery formulations that utilize more flammable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Derek Vaughn
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING WATER SENSITIVE CLAYS AND MIGRATING FINES IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20180118999
    Abstract: Clay stabilization compositions include one or a plurality of triamino compounds and/or derivatives thereof, fluids containing an effective amount of the clay stabilization compositions and methods for making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Aziz Hikem, Madhukar Chetty, Derek Vaughn
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20180037792
    Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives, such as a co-surfactant or a linker. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Lakia M. Champagne, Derek Vaughn, James Silas, Gianna Pietrangeli, Daniel Collier Shedd
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 9790414
    Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Lakia M. Champagne, Derek Vaughn, James Silas
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20170073564
    Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Lakia M. Champagne, Derek Vaughn, James Silas
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 9505970
    Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Vaughn, Lakia M. Champagne, James Silas
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20150329767
    Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Vaughn, Lakia M. Champagne, James Silas