Patents by Inventor Jimmie D. Weaver

Jimmie D. Weaver 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).

  • Treatment fluids comprising friction reducers and antiflocculation additives and associated methods
    Patent number: 7806185
    Abstract: Methods comprising: providing an aqueous treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid, a friction reducing polymer, and an antiflocculation additive; and introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation. Methods of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising: providing an aqueous treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid, a friction reducing polymer, and an antiflocculation additive; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating the subterranean formation at rate in the range of from about 30 barrels to about 250 barrels per minute so as to create or enhance one or more fractures in the subterranean formation. Aqueous treatment fluids comprising: an aqueous fluid, a friction reducing polymer in an amount sufficient to reduce friction without forming a gel, and an antiflocculation additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. McMechan, Jimmie D. Weaver, Thomas D. Welton, Robert E. Hanes, Jr., Karen L. King, Gary P. Funkhouser
  • Methods and compositions for consolidating particulate matter in a subterranean formation
    Publication number: 20100212898
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for consolidating particulate matter in a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, a method of treating a subterranean formation includes coating a curable adhesive composition comprising a silane coupling agent and a polymer having a reactive silicon end group onto proppant material; suspending the coated proppant material in a carrier fluid to form a proppant slurry; introducing the proppant slurry into a subterranean formation; and allowing the curable adhesive composition to at least partially consolidate the proppant material in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Richard D. Rickman, Jimmie D. Weaver, Bhadra Desai
  • Methods to increase recovery of treatment fluid following stimulation of a subterranean formation comprising cationic surfactant coated particles
    Patent number: 7723264
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a particulate and an active material to obtain an at least partially coated particulate, wherein: (i) water forms a contact angle of less than 90 degrees with a surface of the particulate, (ii) the active material is capable of forming a coating on the particulate, (iii) the active material forms a contact angle less than 90 degrees with the particulate, and (iv) water forms a contact angle of greater than 90 degrees with a layer of the active material; (b) mixing the at least partially coated particulate and a carrier fluid to obtain a treatment fluid; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore to deposit the at least partially coated particulate into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Billy F. Slabaugh, Lyle V. Lehman, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Additives to Suppress Silica Scale Build-Up
    Publication number: 20100089579
    Abstract: Treatments and compounds useful in subterranean formations are discussed, with particular attention to those where particulates and/or surfaces may be subject to silica scale build-up. Certain embodiments pertain to utilizing silica scale control additives with particulate packs. Of these, certain methods may treat particulate packs in a subterranean formation with silica scale control additives, certain methods may combine silica scale control additives with particulates prior to formation of a particulate pack, and certain compounds may provide the features of both silica scale control additives and particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Enrique A. Reyes, Jimmie D. Weaver, Matt E. Blauch, David E. McMechan, Corine L. McMechan
  • Ceramic Coated Particulates
    Publication number: 20100093566
    Abstract: Treatments and compounds useful in subterranean formations are discussed, with particular attention to those utilizing ceramic coated particulates. Certain embodiments pertain to particulates and particulate packs with ceramic coatings of subatomic thickness. Of these, certain methods may utilize ceramic coatings on particulates in a subterranean formation, certain methods may utilize ceramic coatings on particulate packs in a subatomic formation, and certain compounds may provide the features of both ceramic coatings and particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Enrique A. Reyes, Jimmie D. Weaver, Hongyu Luo
  • Prevention of Water Intrusion Into Particulates
    Publication number: 20100089578
    Abstract: Treatments and compounds useful in subterranean formations are discussed, with particular attention to those where particulates may be subject to water intrusion. Certain methods pertain to providing diffusion barriers for particulates. Of these, certain diffusion barriers may provide hydrophobic coatings to the particulates, certain diffusion barriers may provide fillers that may act to prevent water intrusion into surface features of particulates, and certain diffusion barriers may be initiated with diagenesis source material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Richard D. Rickman, Jimmie D. Weaver, Enrique A. Reyes, Hongyu Luo, Matt E. Blauch, Corine L. McMechan
  • Boronic acid networking agents and associated methods
    Patent number: 7687441
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of increasing the viscosity of a treatment fluid comprising the steps of: adding a networking agent to the treatment fluid, wherein the networking agent is represented by the formula: Y—X—[B(OR)2]n, wherein: Y is at least partially capable of forming a crosslink between a gelling agent molecule, a second networking agent, and/or a combination thereof; X is at least partially capable of preventing or inhibiting a reaction represented by the formula: ROH+R?B(OR)2?R?OH+B(OR)3; R and R? are a hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a combination thereof; and n is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1; allowing at least one crosslink to form between the networking agent and a gelling agent molecule, a second networking agent, and/or a combination thereof; and allowing the viscosity of the treatment fluid to increase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Hanes, Jr., Jimmie D. Weaver, Billy F. Slabaugh
  • Fluid loss compositions and methods of use for subterranean operations
    Publication number: 20100032160
    Abstract: Additives that may be useful in preventing fluid loss in certain subterranean formations and associated methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the methods of the present invention comprise: providing a low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer and a crosslinking agent capable of crosslinking the low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer; and introducing the low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer and the crosslinking agent into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Steve F. Wilson, Jimmie D. Weaver, Karen Savery
  • Subterranean treatment fluids with improved fluid loss control
    Patent number: 7645725
    Abstract: Fluids useful as subterranean treatment fluids, and more particularly, polymeric fluid loss additives, subterranean treatment fluids with improved fluid loss control, and their associated methods of use, are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid, and a polymeric fluid loss control additive that comprises at least a first plurality of polymer molecules having a first average molecular weight, and a second plurality of polymer molecules having a second average molecular weight, wherein the first average molecular weight is different from the second average molecular weight; and introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie D. Weaver, Billy F. Slabaugh, Harold G. Walters
  • Methods and Compositions for Enhancing Guar Hydration Rates and Performing Guar Derivitization Reactions
    Publication number: 20100000735
    Abstract: Methods are provided that include, but are not limited to, methods of treating guar splits comprising: exposing guar splits to a treatment chemical to create treated guar splits, wherein the treatment chemical comprises at least one treatment chemical selected from the group consisting of: an aqueous salt solution; a caustic solution, and a derivatizing agent; and grinding the treated guar splits to create ground, treated guar splits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jimmie D. Weaver, Robert E. Hanes, JR., Billy Slabaugh, Tommy Slabaugh
  • Methods and compositions for enhancing guar hydration rates and performing guar derivitization reactions
    Patent number: 7637322
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of treating guar splits comprising exposing guar splits to a treatment chemical to create treated guar splits; and then, without first washing the treated guar splits, grinding the treated guar splits; and, then drying the ground, treated guar splits. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising providing a treatment fluid comprising a viscosifying agent wherein the viscosifying agent comprises ground, treated guar splits made by the following method: exposing guar splits to a treatment chemical to create treated guar splits; and then, without first washing the treated guar splits, grinding the treated guar splits; and, then drying the ground, treated guar splits; placing the treatment fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Billy F. Slabaugh, Robert E. Hanes, Jr., Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Method of enhancing treatment fluid placement in shale, clay, and/or coal bed formations
    Publication number: 20090308599
    Abstract: Provided are methods that include a method comprising: placing a treatment fluid into a well bore that penetrates a subterranean formation, wherein the subterranean formation comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of: a shale, a clay, a coal bed, and a combination thereof; and applying a pressure pulse to the treatment fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Jimmie D. Weaver, Philip D. Nguyen
  • Method and Apparatus for a Monodiameter Wellbore, Monodiameter Casing, Monobore, and/or Monowell
    Publication number: 20090308616
    Abstract: An assembly and methods for constructing a MONOWELL include a monodiameter casing disposed in a monodiameter wellbore having diametric efficiency with a monobore production delivery system disposed within the monodiameter casing. An assembly for constructing a monodiameter wellbore includes a bottomhole assembly having a overgauge hole drilling member, a directional steering assembly, a measurement while drilling tool, and a logging while drilling tool; a work string attached to the bottomhole assembly and extending to the surface; drilling fluids flowing through the work string and bottomhole assembly; chemical casing casing the borehole; expandable casing disposed in the wellbore; and a sealing composition disposed between the expandable casing and the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenda Wylie, Frank Zamora, Beegamudre N. Murali, James B. Terry, Lance Everett Brothers, Anthony Vann Palmer, Baireddy R. Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Jimmie D. Weaver, John M. Wilson, Denise Berryhill, Russell M. Fitsgerald, Ann M. Culotta, M. Vikram Rao, Roger Boulton, Chen-Kang David Chen, Thomas M. Gaynor, John Hardin, Daniel Gleitman, Colin Walker
  • Methods to Increase Recovery of Treatment Fluid Following Stimulation of a Subterranean Formation Comprising Cationic Surfactant Coated Particles
    Publication number: 20090301731
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a particulate and an active material to obtain an at least partially coated particulate, wherein: (i) water forms a contact angle of less than 90 degrees with a surface of the particulate, (ii) the active material is capable of forming a coating on the particulate, (iii) the active material forms a contact angle less than 90 degrees with the particulate, and (iv) water forms a contact angle of greater than 90 degrees with a layer of the active material; (b) mixing the at least partially coated particulate and a carrier fluid to obtain a treatment fluid; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore to deposit the at least partially coated particulate into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Billy F. Slabaugh, Lyle V. Lehman, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Methods for maintaining fracture conductivity
    Publication number: 20090298720
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods to maintain fracture conductivity in subterranean formations. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a first treatment fluid, a second treatment fluid, and a consolidating agent; injecting the first treatment fluid into the subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create one or more fractures in the subterranean formation; injecting the second treatment fluid into the subterranean formation to increase the permeability of at least a portion of the subterranean formation comprising at least a portion of the one or more fractures; and injecting the consolidating agent into a portion of the subterranean formation in an amount sufficient to at least partially stabilize at least a portion of the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Methods to increase recovery of treatment fluid following stimulation of a subterranean formation comprising in situ fluorocarbon coated particles
    Patent number: 7595281
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a particulate and an active material to obtain an at least partially coated particulate, wherein: (i) water forms a contact angle of less than 90 degrees with a surface of the particulate, (ii) the active material is capable of forming a coating on the particulate, (iii) the active material forms a contact angle less than 90 degrees with the particulate, and (iv) water forms a contact angle of greater than 90 degrees with a layer of the active material; (b) mixing the at least partially coated particulate and a carrier fluid to obtain a treatment fluid; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore to deposit the at least partially coated particulate into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Billy F. Slabaugh, Lyle V. Lehman, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Methods and compositions for stabilizing formation fines and sand
    Publication number: 20090205830
    Abstract: Methods comprising providing a polymerizable treatment fluid that comprises furfuryl alcohol monomer dispersed in an aqueous base fluid; introducing the polymerizable treatment fluid to a portion of a subterranean formation; and allowing the polymerizable treatment fluid to polymerize in the subterranean formation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Jimmie D. Weaver, David L. Brown
  • Method and apparatus for a monodiameter wellbore, monodiameter casing, monobore, and/or monowell
    Patent number: 7571777
    Abstract: An assembly and methods for constructing a MONOWELL includes a monodiameter casing disposed in a monodiameter wellbore having diametric efficiency with a monobore production delivery system disposed within the monodiameter casing. An assembly for constructing a monodiameter wellbore includes a bottomhole assembly having a overgauge hole drilling member, a directional steering assembly, a measurement while drilling tool, and a logging while drilling tool; a work string attached to the bottomhole assembly and extending to the surface; drilling fluids flowing through the work string and bottomhole assembly; chemical casing casing the borehole; expandable casing disposed in the wellbore; and a sealing composition disposed between the expandable casing and the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenda Wylie, Frank Zamora, Beegamudre N. Murali, James B. Terry, Lance Everett Brothers, Anthony Vann Palmer, Baireddy R. Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Jimmie D. Weaver, John M. Wilson, Denise Berryhill, Russell M. Fitsgerald, Anne M. Culotta, M. Vikram Rao, Roger Boulton, Chen-Kang David Chen, Thomas M. Gaynor, John Hardin, Dan Gleitman, Colin Walker
  • High porosity fractures and methods of creating high porosity fractures
    Patent number: 7571767
    Abstract: Methods of creating high porosity propped fractures in portions of subterranean formations, including methods of forming a high porosity propped fracture in a subterranean formation comprising providing a slurry comprising a fracturing fluid and proppant particulates substantially coated with an adhesive substance; introducing the slurry into a portion of a fracture within the subterranean formation; and, depositing the proppant particulates into the portion of the fracture within the subterranean formation so as to form a high porosity propped fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Parker, Philip D. Nguyen, Jimmie D. Weaver, Billy F. Slabaugh, Michael Segura, Jr.
  • Ultrafine Grinding of Soft Materials
    Publication number: 20090197780
    Abstract: Compositions and methods pertaining to the ultrafine grinding of soft materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises the step of mixing a soft material with an additive to form a mixture. The method further comprises raising the temperature of the mixture to at least the glass transition temperature of the soft material. The method further comprises cooling the temperature of the mixture. The method further comprises grinding the mixture to form ultrafine particles that comprise at least a portion of the soft material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Jimmie D. Weaver, Steven Wilson, Trinidad Munoz, Paul Lord, Kirk L. Schreiner