Patents by Inventor Edward E. Vinson

Edward E. Vinson 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).

  • Well drilling fluids and methods
    Patent number: 5380706
    Abstract: Improved well drilling fluids and methods which prevent damage to water sensitive formations while drilling are provided. The drilling fluids include a formation stabilizing compound which contains an organic quaternary ammonium cation and an inorganic, organic or combination anion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Ronald E. Himes, Patty L. Totten, Edward E. Vinson