Patents by Inventor Erik Koep

Erik Koep 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).

  • Proppants and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 9975813
    Abstract: Synthetic ceramic proppants are described. Methods to make these proppants and methods of using these proppants are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Koep, Chadra Khadilkar, Christopher Y. Fang
  • Methods To Make Ceramic Proppants
    Publication number: 20170275525
    Abstract: Included are methods to make ceramic proppants. The methods comprise coating green proppants with at least one reactive alumina or zirconium agent, such as gamma alumina. Also included are green proppants and liquid-phase sintered proppants made with the use of the reactive agent. Further included are uses for these proppants, such as in the oil and gas recovery areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik KOEP, Hung TRUONG, Jody Pham TRUONG
  • Proppants and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20160376199
    Abstract: Synthetic ceramic proppants are described. Methods to make these proppants and methods of using these proppants are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Erik Koep, Chadra Khadilkar, Christopher Y. Fang