Patents by Inventor Kay E. Cawiezel
Kay E. Cawiezel 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: 9102860Abstract: A microemulsion delivery system containing a well treatment agent in a water-in-oil microemulsion may be used for well remediation as well as in other treatment operations including stimulation, acidizing, and drilling. In addition, the water-in-oil microemulsion delivery system may be used to clean surface equipment and downhole equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, D. V. Satyanarayana Gupta
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Patent number: 9018146Abstract: A well treatment fluid contains a viscoelastic surfactant and a viscosification activator. The viscosification activator enhances the viscosity of the well treatment fluid in contrast to a treatment fluid that does not contain a viscosification activator.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Richard S. Wheeler, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Patent number: 8978762Abstract: A well servicing fluid is formulated by combining ingredients comprising: an aqueous based fluid comprising sulfate ions at a concentration greater than 50 mg/l; a chelating agent; and an acid in an amount sufficient to result in the well servicing fluid having a pH of 4.5 or less. A method of servicing a well is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Sandra L. Berry, Joel L. Boles, Kay E. Cawiezel, Kern L. Smith
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Publication number: 20130025870Abstract: A well servicing fluid is disclosed. The well servicing fluid is formulated by combining ingredients comprising: an aqueous based fluid comprising sulfate ions at a concentration greater than 50 mg/l; a chelating agent; and an acid in an amount sufficient to result in the well servicing fluid having a pH of 4.5 or less. A method of servicing a well is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Sandra L. Berry, Joel L. Boles, Kay E. Cawiezel, Kern L. Smith
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Publication number: 20120318515Abstract: A microemulsion delivery system containing a well treatment agent in a water-in-oil microemulsion may be used for well remediation as well as in other treatment operations including stimulation, acidizing, and drilling. In addition, the water-in-oil microemulsion delivery system may be used to clean surface equipment and downhole equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, D.V. Satyanarayana Gupta
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Patent number: 8003578Abstract: Brine-based well treatment compositions containing alkali nitrate exhibit greater thermal stability when used in deep wells than substantially similar brine-based well treatment compositions which do not contain an alkali nitrate. The brine is thickened with a water-soluble crosslinkable polymer and crosslinking agent. The enhanced thermal stability of the well treatment compositions allows use of the fluids at elevated temperatures, for instance as high as 400° F.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Terry D. Monroe, Daniel P. Vollmer, Bruce A. Comeaux, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Publication number: 20090203554Abstract: Brine-based well treatment compositions containing alkali nitrate exhibit greater thermal stability when used in deep wells than substantially similar brine-based well treatment compositions which do not contain an alkali nitrate. The brine is thickened with a water-soluble crosslinkable polymer and crosslinking agent. The enhanced thermal stability of the well treatment compositions allows use of the fluids at elevated temperatures, for instance as high as 400° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Terry D. Monroe, Daniel P. Vollmer, Bruce A. Comeaux, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Patent number: 7510009Abstract: A method of acidizing a subterranean formation with a diverting agent composed of a gelled or thickened viscoelastic foam or fluid generated from (i.) an amidoamine oxide gelling agent and (ii.) an acid or foam, water and/or brine. The gelled or thickened foam or fluid may be generated in-situ or introduced directly into the formation by mixing of the amidoamine oxide gelling agent and acid or foam, water and/or brine. As the acid spends, the acidizing fluid thickens. When the acid is further spent, the fluid viscosity declines eventually returning to a low viscosity state, allowing for easy cleanup. The process allows for selective acidizing of less permeable zones of the formation and more uniform stimulation of the hydrocarbon bearing formation.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, Jeffrey C. Dawson
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Publication number: 20080176773Abstract: A well treatment fluid contains a viscoelastic surfactant and a viscosification activator. The viscosification activator enhances the viscosity of the well treatment fluid in contrast to a treatment fluid that does not contain a viscosification activator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Richard S. Wheeler, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Patent number: 7392844Abstract: A method of treating a well consists of introducing into the wellbore a biodegradable fluid system containing a fatty acid ester, such as methyl soyate. The fluid system may further contain a lactic acid ester, such as ethyl lactate, and/or a nonionic surfactant. The fluid system may be used in displacement, well remediation and stimulation as well as additional, alternative applications such as the cleaning of surface and/or downhole equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Sandra L. Berry, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Publication number: 20080121398Abstract: A method of acidizing a subterranean formation with a diverting agent composed of a gelled or thickened viscoelastic foam or fluid generated from (i.) an amidoamine oxide gelling agent and (ii.) an acid or foam, water and/or brine. The gelled or thickened foam or fluid may be generated in-situ or introduced directly into the formation by mixing of the amidoamine oxide gelling agent and acid or foam, water and/or brine. As the acid spends, the acidizing fluid thickens. When the acid is further spent, the fluid viscosity declines eventually returning to a low viscosity state, allowing for easy cleanup. The process allows for selective acidizing of less permeable zones of the formation and more uniform stimulation of the hydrocarbon bearing formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, Jeffrey C. Dawson
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Patent number: 7303018Abstract: A method of acidizing a subterranean formation with a diverting agent composed of a gelled or thickened viscoelastic foam or fluid generated from (i.) an amidoamine oxide gelling agent and (ii.) an acid or foam, water and/or brine. The gelled or thickened foam or fluid may be generated in-situ or introduced directly into the formation by mixing of the amidoamine oxide gelling agent and acid or foam, water and/or brine. As the acid spends, the acidizing fluid thickens. When the acid is further spent, the fluid viscosity declines eventually returning to a low viscosity state, allowing for easy cleanup. The process allows for selective acidizing of less permeable zones of the formation and more uniform stimulation of the hydrocarbon bearing formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, Jeffrey C. Dawson
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Patent number: 7231976Abstract: A method of treating a well consists of introducing into the wellbore a biodegradable fluid system containing a blend of lactic acid ester, such as ethyl lactate, and a fatty acid ester, such as methyl soyate. The fluid system may be further in the form of a microemulsion that is formed by combining a blend with one or more emulsifiers, an alcohol, and water. The fluid system may be used in displacement, well remediation and stimulation as well as additional, alternative applications such as the cleaning of surface and/or downhole equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Sandra L. Berry, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Patent number: 5948733Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, relates to a fluid loss control additive or composition comprising a granular starch composition and fine particulate mica, in specified proportions. The invention further comprises a fracturing fluid containing a starch composition and mica, in a specified ratio. In yet a third embodiment, the invention comprises a method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a borehole, comprising injecting into the borehole and into contact with the formation, at a rate and pressure sufficient to fracture the formation, a fracturing fluid containing starch and mica, in specified ratios, and in an amount sufficient to provide fluid loss control.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1996Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger IncorporatedInventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, Reinaldo C. Navarrete, Vernon G. Constien
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Patent number: 5658861Abstract: The crosslinking of galactomannan gum fracturing fluids by borate ion is delayed for high-temperature applications by encapsulating the boron with a polymer coating. The crosslink-delay time is further adjusted by varying the concentration of an organic polyol. The polyol also acts as a stabilizer for the crosslinked fluid at elevated temperatures. Low pumping friction pressures are achieved by the delay in the crosslinking with the boron available at high temperatures to add high-temperature stability to the fracturing fluid at temperatures ranging up to about 350.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger IncorporatedInventors: Erik B. Nelson, Vernon G. Constien, Kay E. Cawiezel
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Patent number: 5633220Abstract: A high internal phase ratio water-in-oil emulsion containing an emulsifier comprising a block or graft copolymer the general formula (A-COO).sub.mB or a reaction product of a polyalk(en)yl succinic anhydride and a polar compound having at least one hydroxyl or amino group demonstrates surprisingly low pumping friction pressure losses, high temperature stability and excellent proppant carrying capacity for use as a fracturing fluid in the hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1994Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Kay E. Cawiezel, Richard Hodge
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Patent number: 5445223Abstract: The crosslinking of galactomannan gum fracturing fluids by borate ion is delayed for high-temperature applications by encapsulating the boron with a polymer coating. The crosslink-delay time is further adjusted by varying the concentration of an organic polyol. The polyol also acts as a stabilizer for the crosslinked fluid at elevated temperatures. Low pumping friction pressures are achieved by the delay in the crosslinking with the boron available at high temperatures to add high temperature stability to the fracturing fluid at temperatures ranging up to about 350.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1994Date of Patent: August 29, 1995Assignee: Dowell, a division of Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Erik B. Nelson, Kay E. Cawiezel, Vernon G. Constien
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Patent number: 4969526Abstract: A tertiary amine hydrochloride/persulfate breaker system as disclosed which effects complete breaks of polysaacharide-based gels or fluids in a the ambient temperature range without interfering with delayed crosslink mechanism in the fracturing fluid. The use of tertiary amine hydrochloride avoids an immediate shift in pH which would counteract means employed to effect a delayed crosslink mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1990Date of Patent: November 13, 1990Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger IncorporatedInventor: Kay E. Cawiezel
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Patent number: 4816166Abstract: An improved process for flocculating and clarifying colloidal coal slurries comprises contacting a coal liquor with a water-soluble, low molecular weight polymer with high anionic character; an inorganic coflocculant; and a water-soluble high molecular weight polymer with low anionic character. The low molecular weight polymer contains at least 50 mole percent nonionic monomer. The process allows coal liquor clarification to be performed using low total polymer dosages.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1983Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Kay E. Cawiezel