Patents by Inventor Jerry R. West

Jerry R. West 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).

  • Method of drilling a borehole
    Patent number: 6994173
    Abstract: A method for drilling a borehole employing a drilling fluid including an additive comprising a glucose derivative with pH lowering acid, buffers and surface active agents. The drilling fluid additive preferably exhibits the following properties: activity of approximately 30%–45% in water solution; pH of about 4.5 to 5.5; a light amber to clear liquid appearance and a density of approximately 1.200 grams per cubic centimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: ACT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry R. West
  • Clay wetter
    Publication number: 20040231892
    Abstract: A method for drilling a borehole employing a drilling fluid including an additive comprising a glucose derivative with pH lowering acid, buffers and surface active agents. The drilling fluid additive preferably exhibits the following properties: activity of approximately 30%-45% in water solution; pH of about 4.5 to 5.5; a light amber to clear liquid appearance and a density of approximately 1.200 grams per cubic centimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Jerry R. West