Patents by Inventor Julio Vasquez
Julio Vasquez 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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Patent number: 11248599Abstract: A system for monitoring a dual cylinder concrete pumping apparatus and a transition valve operated by an actuator. The system including position sensors to detect the position of pistons in the dual cylinders and the actuator. Additional sensors can monitor various aspects of the concrete pumping apparatus. A processor receives information from the sensors and transmits data to a monitor. When sensor data is outside of predetermined parameters, the processor sends an alert notice and a performance snapshot of the system to the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Julio Vasquez
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Publication number: 20210310482Abstract: A system for monitoring a dual cylinder concrete pumping apparatus and a transition valve operated by an actuator. The system including position sensors to detect the position of pistons in the dual cylinders and the actuator. Additional sensors can monitor various aspects of the concrete pumping apparatus. A processor receives information from the sensors and transmits data to a monitor. When sensor data is outside of predetermined parameters, the processor sends an alert notice and a performance snapshot of the system to the monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventor: Julio Vasquez
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Patent number: 10280352Abstract: Methods for diverting treatment fluids to less permeable zones of subterranean formations using a water swellable agent that can degrade at high temperatures are provided. In one embodiment, the method may comprise introducing a water swellable agent into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing an aqueous solution into the subterranean formation to contact the water swellable agent; allowing the water swellable agent to swell when contacted by the aqueous solution; introducing a treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the water swellable agent diverts the treatment fluid away from the permeable zone; and allowing the water swellable agent to thermally degrade.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Julio Vasquez
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Patent number: 10087746Abstract: One example of well treatment design based on three-dimensional wellbore shape can be implemented as a computer-implemented method. Wellbore data including acoustic logging data that defines an internal shape of a wall of the wellbore at multiple locations around the perimeter of the wellbore can be received. A volume of an open hole portion of the wellbore that includes the multiple locations can be determined using the wellbore data. Using the volume of the open hole portion of the wellbore, a volume of a fluid loss treatment to treat the portion of the wellbore for well fluid loss can be determined.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Dwight David Fulton, Julio Vasquez
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Publication number: 20170342307Abstract: Methods for diverting treatment fluids to less permeable zones of subterranean formations using a water swellable agent that can degrade at high temperatures are provided. In one embodiment, the method may comprise introducing a water swellable agent into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing an aqueous solution into the subterranean formation to contact the water swellable agent; allowing the water swellable agent to swell when contacted by the aqueous solution; introducing a treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the water swellable agent diverts the treatment fluid away from the permeable zone; and allowing the water swellable agent to thermally degrade.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Julio Vasquez
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Publication number: 20170030187Abstract: One example of well treatment design based on three-dimensional wellbore shape can be implemented as a computer-implemented method. Wellbore data including acoustic logging data that defines an internal shape of a wall of the wellbore at multiple locations around the perimeter of the wellbore can be received. A volume of an open hole portion of the wellbore that includes the multiple locations can be determined using the wellbore data. Using the volume of the open hole portion of the wellbore, a volume of a fluid loss treatment to treat the portion of the wellbore for well fluid loss can be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Dwight David Fulton, Julio Vasquez
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Patent number: 8206769Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is shown. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, including a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also shown.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Chiquita Brands International Inc.Inventors: Rafael Angel Lopez Alvarez, Raul Fernandez, Illya Ilyin, Jose T. Mejia, Luis Guillermo Bonilla Murillo, Elena Nunez, Audrey Parienov, Julio Schouwe, Julio Vasquez, James H. Wiley
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Patent number: 8158720Abstract: Crosslinkable polymer compositions are provided that may be useful for, among other things, reducing, stopping, or diverting the flow of fluids in subterranean formations. The crosslinkable polymer compositions may comprise an aqueous fluid, a chitosan-reacting polymer, chitosan, and a gelation-retarding additive comprising an acid derivative. Various methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: B. Raghava Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Eldon D. Dalrymple, Julio Vasquez
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Publication number: 20110091624Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is disclosed. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, comprising a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Chiquita Brands International, Inc.Inventors: Rafael Angel Lopez Alvarez, Raul Fernandez, Illya Ilyin, Jose T. Mejia, Luis Guillermo Bonilla Murillo, Elena Nunez, Andrey Parienov, Julio Schouwe, Julio Vasquez, James H. Wiley
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Patent number: 7861648Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is shown. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, comprising a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also shown.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Chiquita Brands International Inc.Inventors: Rafael Angel Lopez Alvarez, Raul Fernandez, Ilya Ilyin, Jose T. Mejia, Luis Guillermo Bonilla Murillo, Elena Nunez, Andrey Parfenov, Julio Schouwe, Julio Vasquez, James H. Wiley
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Patent number: 7789016Abstract: A device which separates banana pulp from its peel, suitable for large-scale processing, is disclosed. The device consists of upper and lower conveyor belts, a roller installed above the upper belt, and a pressure generating element (e.g., a roller or a plate) installed below the lower belt. The belts are installed so as to converge in the direction of their movement. The axes of the roller(s) is oriented between the longitudinal direction of the lower belt and its transverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Chiquita Brands, Inc.Inventors: Rafael Angel Lopez Alvarez, Raul Fernandez, Ilya Ilyin, Jose T. Mejia, Luis Guilermo Bonilla Murillo, Elena Nunez, Audrey Parfenov, Julio Schouwe, Julio Vasquez, James H. Wiley
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Patent number: 7487719Abstract: This application discloses a method for separating banana clusters into individual fruits. In this method, the banana cluster is hung on a carrier (such as a cable) in such a way that the hanging point is the place where the banana fruit stalks converge (at the crown). The cluster and/or the cutter are moved toward each other and the cutter is positioned such that the cutter cuts the fruit stalks at a point lower than the cluster hanging point.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Chiquita Brands International, Inc.Inventors: Raul Fernandez, Gonzalo Marquez, Kevin Forsyth, Julio Vasquez, Mark Bakhakh, Yury Buch, Sergey Klimin, Vladimir Vasiliev, Oleg Feigenson, Illya Ilyin, Yuriy Yaess
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Patent number: 7331390Abstract: The invention provides for a composition for treating a subterranean formation, the composition comprising: a) a crosslinkable water-soluble polymer comprising at least one acylated amine unit; and b) a crosslinkable water-soluble polymer comprising a functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid and carboxylic acid derivative. The invention also provides for a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of forming the treatment fluid and introducing the treatment fluid through the wellbore and into contact with the formation.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Larry S. Eoff, B. Raghava Reddy, Eldon D. Dalrymple, Julio Vasquez
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Patent number: 7322414Abstract: Crosslinkable-polymer compositions are provided that may be useful for, among other things, reducing, stopping, or diverting the flow of fluids in subterranean formations. The crosslinkable-polymer compositions may comprise an aqueous fluid, a chitosan-reacting polymer, chitosan, and a gelation-retarding additive comprising an acid derivative. Various methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: B. Raghava Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Eldon D. Dalrymple, Julio Vasquez
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Patent number: 7287587Abstract: Crosslinkable polymer compositions comprising an aqueous fluid; a water-soluble polymer comprising carbonyl groups; an organic crosslinking agent capable of crosslinking the water-soluble polymer comprising carbonyl groups; and a water-soluble carbonate retarder. Methods comprising: providing a crosslinkable polymer composition; introducing the crosslinkable polymer composition into a portion of a subterranean formation; and allowing the crosslinkable polymer composition to form a crosslinked gel in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: B. Raghava Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Eldon D. Dairymple, Julio Vasquez
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Publication number: 20070122533Abstract: A device which separates banana pulp from its peel, suitable for large-scale processing, is disclosed. The device consists of upper and lower conveyor belts, a roller installed above the upper belt, and a pressure generating element (e.g., a roller or a plate) installed below the lower belt. The belts are installed so as to converge in the direction of their movement. The axes of the roller(s) is oriented between the longitudinal direction of the lower belt and its transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Rafael Alvarez, Raul Fernandez, Ilya Ilyin, Jose Mejia, Luis Murillo, Elena Nunez, Audrey Parfenov, Julio Schouwe, Julio Vasquez, James Wiley
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Publication number: 20070122534Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is disclosed. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, comprising a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Rafael Alvarez, Raul Fernandez, Ilya Ilyin, Jose Mejia, Luis Guillermo Bonilla Murillo, Elena Nunez, Andrey Parfenov, Julio Schouwe, Julio Vasquez, James Wiley
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Publication number: 20070095771Abstract: This application discloses a method for separating banana clusters into individual fruits. In this method, the banana cluster is hung on a carrier (such as a cable) in such a way that the hanging point is the place where the banana fruit stalks converge (at the crown). The cluster and/or the cutter are moved toward each other and the cutter is positioned such that the cutter cuts the fruit stalks at a point lower than the cluster hanging point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Raul Fernandez, Gonzalo Marquez, Kevin Forsyth, Julio Vasquez, Mark Bakhrakh, Yury Buch, Sergey Klimin, Vladimir Vasiliev, Oleg Feigenson, Ilya Ilyin, Yuriy Yaess
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Publication number: 20070054811Abstract: Crosslinkable-polymer compositions that comprise a chitosan-based compound and a phenol source, and associated methods, are provided. Various methods of use are also provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a crosslinkable-polymer composition comprising an aqueous fluid, a chitosan-based compound, a chitosan-reacting polymer, and a phenol source; introducing the crosslinkable-polymer composition into the portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the crosslinkable-polymer composition to form a crosslinked gel in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: B. Reddy, Julio Vasquez, Larry Eoff, Eldon Dalrymple
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Publication number: 20070044961Abstract: Crosslinkable-polymer compositions that comprise a chitosan-based compound and a phenol source, and associated methods, are provided. Various methods of use are also provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a crosslinkable-polymer composition comprising an aqueous fluid, a chitosan-based compound, a chitosan-reacting polymer, and a phenol source; introducing the crosslinkable-polymer composition into the portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the crosslinkable-polymer composition to form a crosslinked gel in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: B. Reddy, Julio Vasquez, Larry Eoff, Eldon Dalrymple