Patents by Inventor James Silas

James Silas 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).

  • Publication number: 20220073812
    Abstract: Compositions relating to microemulsions or diluted microemulsions for treating gas wells having wellbores and methods related to treating gas wells having wellbores using the same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsions or diluted microemulsions have an especially low surface tension at a gas well bottom hole temperature and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
  • Patent number: 11180690
    Abstract: Compositions relating to microemulsions or diluted microemulsions for treating gas wells having wellbores and methods related to treating gas wells having wellbores using the same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsions or diluted microemulsions have an especially low surface tension at a gas well bottom hole temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
  • Publication number: 20190284467
    Abstract: Compositions relating to microemulsions or diluted microemulsions for treating gas wells having wellbores and methods related to treating gas wells having wellbores using the same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsions or diluted microemulsions have an especially low surface tension at a gas well bottom hole temperature and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
  • Patent number: 10294757
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Smith-Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10294764
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Lakia M. Champagne, James Silas, Gianna Pietrangeli, Daniel Collier Shedd
  • Patent number: 9957779
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20170368560
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides centrifuge container adapters configured to be used in a centrifuge, e.g., a bench-top centrifuge, and centrifuge systems and methods incorporating the centrifuge container adapters. The centrifuge container adapter may receive a centrifuge container, comprising a sample, the sample, in turn, comprising a fluid. During a centrifuging operation, according to some embodiments, the centrifuge container adapter and centrifuge container may be placed in a rotor cavity in the centrifuge. As a rotor of the centrifuge spins, the fluid may exit the sample within the centrifuge container and be collected in a void space of the centrifuge container adapter. In some embodiments, measurements of the fluid in the centrifuge container adapter may be used to determine characteristics or properties of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Grant McElhany, James Silas, Grant Goodwin
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20160024891
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
  • Publication number: 20160024890
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140338911
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: CESI Chemical Inc.
    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 Gonzalez-Roldan, Melinda Soeung, Hasnain Saboowala, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Nathan L. Lett, Nicole Mast, Joby Hughes