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).
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Publication number: 20220073812Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
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Patent number: 11180690Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
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Publication number: 20190284467Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
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Patent number: 10294757Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Smith-Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10294764Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Lakia M. Champagne, James Silas, Gianna Pietrangeli, Daniel Collier Shedd
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Patent number: 9957779Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Publication number: 20180037792Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Lakia M. Champagne, Derek Vaughn, James Silas, Gianna Pietrangeli, Daniel Collier Shedd
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Patent number: 9884988Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20170368560Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Grant McElhany, James Silas, Grant Goodwin
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Patent number: 9790414Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Lakia M. Champagne, Derek Vaughn, James Silas
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Publication number: 20170073564Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Lakia M. Champagne, Derek Vaughn, James Silas
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Patent number: 9505970Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLCInventors: Derek Vaughn, Lakia M. Champagne, James Silas
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Publication number: 20160024891Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Publication number: 20160024890Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
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Publication number: 20150329767Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Derek Vaughn, Lakia M. Champagne, James Silas
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Publication number: 20140338911Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: 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