Patents by Inventor Frank Zamora

Frank Zamora 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).

  • Dry polymer mixing process for forming gelled fluids
    Patent number: 9022120
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems for preparing a polymer concentrate for treating a formation with slick water systems viscous fluid or a gelled viscous fluid are disclosed. The method includes directing a powdered gel into a vortex mixing chamber, while directing a first portion of a base fluid into the vortex mixing chamber to form partially hydrated fluid concentrate. The partially hydrated fluid concentrate is then sucked or sweep into a main portion of base fluid for form the slick water systems viscous fluid or gelled viscous fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Oilfield Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Ronald J. Powell
  • AGGREGATING REAGENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150114642
    Abstract: Methods including using fluid including an aggregating composition including heterocyclic aromatic amines, substituted heterocyclic aromatic amines, polyvinyl heterocyclic aromatic amines, co-polymers of vinyl heterocyclic aromatic amine and non amine polymerizable monomers (ethylenically unsaturated mononers and diene monomers), or mixtures or combinations thereof in the absence of phosphate esters or amine-phosphate reaction products during drilling or fracturing operations to alter self-aggregating properties and/or aggregation propensities of the particles, surfaces, and/or materials in or entrained in the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Raynard Veldman, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora
  • WEAKLY CONSOLIDATED, SEMI CONSOLIDATED FORMATION, OR UNCONSOLIDATED FORMATIONS TREATED WITH ZETA POTENTIAL ALTERING COMPOSITIONS TO FORM CONGLOMERATED FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20150111791
    Abstract: Weakly consolidated formations, semi consolidated formations, or unconsolidated formations treated with an aggregating, agglomerating or conglomerating composition, which alters an aggregation or zeta potential of formation surfaces and particulate to increase a maximum sand free production rate of producing formations and increases the injection rate of injection formations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald van Petegem, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora
  • Apparatus, compositions, and methods of breaking fracturing fluids
    Patent number: 9012378
    Abstract: Apparatus and compositions for reducing the viscosity of a gelled fluid is provided. In one embodiment, a viscosity reducing microbe is disposed in a capsule and added to the gelled fluid. The gelled fluid may include a thickening agent adapted to increase its viscosity. Upon release from the capsule, the microbe begins to digest the thickening agent in the gelled fluid and/or releases enzymes that that breakdown the thickening agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Barry Ekstrand, Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian
  • RESIN SEALANT FOR ZONAL ISOLATION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150051311
    Abstract: Epoxy-based zonal isolation compositions are capable of being adjusted by varying the epoxy-based compositions for isolating zones in borehole of oil and gas wells under high-temperature, mid-temperature and low-temperature conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Tina Garza
  • Method and system using zeta potential altering compositions as aggregating reagents for sand control
    Patent number: 8950493
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for well completion and/or production, where an aggregating, agglomerating or conglomerating composition is injected into a producible formation, zone or interval thereof to alter an aggregation or zeta potential of formation surfaces and particulate to increase a maximum sand free production rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holding LLC
    Inventors: Ronald van Petegem, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora
  • Aggregating reagents and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 8944164
    Abstract: Composition and methods using the compositions are disclosed, where the compositions include heterocyclic aromatic amines, substituted heterocyclic aromatic amines, poly vinyl heterocyclic aromatic amines, co-polymers of vinyl heterocyclic aromatic amine and non amine polymerizable monomers (ethylenically unsaturated mononers and diene monomers), or mixtures or combinations thereof in the absence of phosphate esters, optionally ethoxylated alcohols, and optionally, which form alter self-aggregating properties and/or aggregation propensities of the particles, surfaces, and/or materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Clearwater International LLC
    Inventors: Raynard Veldman, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora
  • Methods for increase gas production and load recovery
    Patent number: 8946130
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for improved sand control, fines control, load recovery and well productivity, where the compositions comprise reaction products of an amine and a phosphate-containing compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Clearwater International LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Erin Fitzgerald, Tina Garza
  • Mutual Solvent for Downhole Use
    Publication number: 20150011441
    Abstract: A mutual solvent for use in oil and gas well operations comprising an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant, having a six carbon backbone chained to three ethylene oxide groups with a hydrophilic lipophilic balance between 11 and 12 but more preferably of about 11.3. Such a mutual solvent may be used in an oil and gas well as a spacer system, in acid treatments to remove the spent acid, and in solvent systems to remove asphaltenic or paraffinic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Stephen Huber, Violeta Ramos, Frank Zamora
  • FOAM RESIN SEALANT FOR ZONAL ISOLATION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150011440
    Abstract: Foamable epoxy-based zonal isolation sealing compositions include epoxy resin and a blowing agent and methods for isolating zones in borehole of oil and gas wells using the compositions, where the foam nature of the cured seals provide sufficient compressibility and resiliency to be used with expandable tubing without substantial loss in sealant integrity and in squeeze operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R, Kakadjian, Tina Garza
  • Resin sealant for zonal isolation and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 8899328
    Abstract: Epoxy-based zonal isolation compositions are capable of being adjusted by varying the epoxy-based compositions for isolating zones in borehole of oil and gas wells under high-temperature, mid-temperature and low-temperature conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Clearwater International LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Tina Garza
  • DEFOAMER FORMULATION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140323362
    Abstract: Defoamer compositions are disclosed and methods for making and using same, where the defoamer has universal applicability at low concentrations. The defoamer compositions include between 40 vol. % and about 80 vol. % distilled water (other waters may be used instead), 10 vol. % and about 30 vol. % of silicon anti-foam agent and between about 10 vol. % and about 30 vol. % of active silicon anti-foam agent. The defoamer compositions are used in amount of less than or equal to 200 ppm in all foamed downhole fluid systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Olusegun Matthew Falana, Edward C, Marshall, Frank Zamora
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BREAKING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20140318795
    Abstract: Breaking compositions are disclosed for controlled breaking of borate cross-linked fracturing fluids, and to method for making and using same, where the composition includes an oxidative component and an ester component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph E. Thompson, Sr., Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Jose L. Garza, Frank Zamora
  • Use of zeta potential modifiers to decrease the residual oil saturation
    Patent number: 8871694
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for their use are disclosed, where the compositions comprise an amine component, an amine/phosphate ester component and optionally a solvent component. The compositions are adapted to coat solid materials, substrates and/or surfaces of producing reservoirs and formations and methods for making and using same, where the coating agents modify surface properties of the solid materials, substrates and/or surfaces of producing formations decreasing residual oil saturation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora, Ray Veldman, Ron van Petegen
  • ZETA POTENTIAL MODIFIERS TO DECREASE THE RESIDUAL OIL SATURATION
    Publication number: 20140303048
    Abstract: Compositions comprise an amine component, an aminephosphate component and may also include a solvent component. The compositions are adapted to coat solid materials, substrates and/or surfaces of producing of reservoirs and formations and methods for making and using same, where the coating agents modify surface properties of the solid materials, substrates and/or surfaces of producing formations decreasing residual oil saturation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora, Raynard Veldman, Ronald van Petegen
  • Foam resin sealant for zonal isolation and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 8851174
    Abstract: Foamable epoxy-based zonal isolation sealing compositions include epoxy resin and a blowing agent and methods for isolating zones in borehole of oil and gas wells using the compositions, where the foam nature of the cured seals provide sufficient compressibility and resiliency to be used with expandable tubing without substantial loss in sealant integrity and in squeeze operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Clearwater International LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Tina Garza
  • Defoamer formulation and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 8846585
    Abstract: Defoamer compositions are disclosed and methods for making and using same, where the defoamer has universal applicability at low concentrations. The defoamer compositions include between 40 vol. % and about 80 vol. % distilled water (other waters may be used instead), 10 vol. % and about 30 vol. % of silicon anti-foam agent and between about 10 vol. % and about 30 vol. % of active silicon anti-foam agent. The defoamer compositions are used in amount of less than or equal to 200 ppm in all foamed downhole fluid systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Clearwater International, LLC
    Inventors: Olusegun Matthew Falana, Marshall C. Edward, Frank Zamora
  • Enhancing drag reduction properties of slick water systems
    Patent number: 8841240
    Abstract: Novel slick water fracturing fluid compositions are disclosed, where the compositions including with slick water fracturing compositions including a partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide polymer system within invert emulsion and an effective amount of a friction reducer booster system, where the effective amount is sufficient to reduce a drag friction of the composition by an additional amount of at least 5% in the first 30 seconds of evaluation in high salinity and low temperature environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Clearwater International, LLC
    Inventors: Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Frank Zamora, Ronald Powell, Erin Fitzgerald
  • Compositions and method for breaking hydraulic fracturing fluids
    Patent number: 8835364
    Abstract: Breaking compositions are disclosed for controlled breaking of borate cross-linked fracturing fluids, and to method for making and using same, where the composition includes an oxidative component and an ester component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Clearwater International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph E. Thompson, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Jose L. Garza, Frank Zamora
  • Composition and Method to Replace Polysacharides in Hydraulic Fracturing
    Publication number: 20130327530
    Abstract: A method to reduce the amount of gelling agent utilized in hydraulic fracturing fluids in the presence of a relatively high concentration of brine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Trican Well Service Ltd
    Inventors: Sarkis Kakadjian, Frank Zamora