Patents by Inventor Hasnain Saboowala

Hasnain Saboowala 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 and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells comprising microemulsions with terpene, silicone solvent, and surfactant
    Patent number: 10731071
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, methods for preventing, reducing, or eliminating a crude oil emulsion in an oil and/or gas well are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Angus Fursdon-Welsh
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations using emulsions comprising terpene
    Patent number: 10544355
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS COMPRISING A TERPENE ALCOHOL
    Publication number: 20190264094
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase comprising a terpene alcohol a non-oxygenated terpene, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Hasnain Saboowala, Paul Ashcraft, Melinda Soeung
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells comprising a terpene alcohol
    Patent number: 10287483
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase comprising a terpene alcohol a non-oxygenated terpene, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Paul Ashcraft, Melinda Soeung
  • Siloxane surfactant additives for oil and gas applications
    Publication number: 20190085236
    Abstract: A well treatment additive includes a siloxane surfactant, a solvent and an aqueous phase. The solvent, in some embodiments, is a terpene hydrocarbon. Also disclosed is a method for using the well treatment additive to form and enhance the properties of foams useful for the treatment of oil and gas wells. Methods of using the novel well treatment foams include using the additives in a variety of well treatment processes including, but not limited to, acidizing operations, hydraulic fracturing operations, well remediation operations and water removal operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20190031948
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20180282611
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagen, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 10087361
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • Siloxane surfactant additives for oil and gas applications
    Patent number: 10053619
    Abstract: A well treatment additive includes a siloxane surfactant, a solvent and an aqueous phase. The solvent, in some embodiments, is a terpene hydrocarbon. Also disclosed is a method for using the well treatment additive to form and enhance the properties of foams useful for the treatment of oil and gas wells. Methods of using the novel well treatment foams include using the additives in a variety of well treatment processes including, but not limited to, acidizing operations, hydraulic fracturing operations, well remediation operations and water removal operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 9994762
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20180134941
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, methods for preventing, reducing, or eliminating a crude oil emulsion in an oil and/or gas well are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Angus Fursdon-Welsh
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20180057733
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 9884988
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Ingram Dismuke, Randal M. Hill, Andrei Zelenev, James Silas, David Germack, Lakia M. Champagne, Charles Earl Hammond, John T. Pursley, Glenn S. Penny, Michael A. Bryan, Maria Elizabeth Green, Monica Smith-Gonzalez, Melinda Soeung, Hasnain Saboowala, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Nathan L. Lett, Nicole Mast, Joby Hughes
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 9868893
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, methods for preventing, reducing, or eliminating a crude oil emulsion in an oil and/or gas well are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Angus Fursdon-Welsh
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 9809741
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20160369161
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 9428683
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Maria Elizabeth Green, Hasnain Saboowala
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS COMPRISING A TERPENE ALCOHOL
    Publication number: 20160003018
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase comprising a terpene alcohol a non-oxygenated terpene, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Paul Ashcraft
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20150184061
    Abstract: Methods and compositions 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, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, methods for preventing, reducing, or eliminating a crude oil emulsion in an oil and/or gas well are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Angus Fursdon-Welsh
  • SILOXANE SURFACTANT ADDITIVES FOR OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20150068751
    Abstract: A well treatment additive includes a siloxane surfactant, a solvent and an aqueous phase. The solvent, in some embodiments, is a terpene hydrocarbon. Also disclosed is a method for using the well treatment additive to form and enhance the properties of foams useful for the treatment of oil and gas wells. Methods of using the novel well treatment foams include using the additives in a variety of well treatment processes including, but not limited to, acidizing operations, hydraulic fracturing operations, well remediation operations and water removal operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill