Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Frederick

Kevin W. Frederick 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).

  • Patent number: 10584277
    Abstract: A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation that includes: providing a water-in-oil emulsion, inverting the water-in-oil emulsion to form a friction reducing treatment solution, and introducing the treatment solution into the portion of the subterranean formation. The water-in-oil emulsion has an oil phase, an aqueous phase and surfactants. The oil phase (O) and an aqueous phase (A) are present at an O/A ratio of from about 1:8 to about 10:1. The oil phase is present as a continuous phase and contains an inert hydrophobic liquid. The aqueous phase is present as a dispersed phase of distinct particles in the oil phase and includes water and a water soluble polymer. The water soluble polymer makes up from 10 to 25 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion is inverted by adding it to water to form a friction reducing treatment solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: SOLVAY USA INC.
    Inventors: Kevin W Frederick, Shih-Ruey T Chen
  • Publication number: 20200032134
    Abstract: A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation that includes: providing a water-in-oil emulsion, inverting the water-in-oil emulsion to form a friction reducing treatment solution, and introducing the treatment solution into the portion of the subterranean formation. The water-in-oil emulsion has an oil phase, an aqueous phase and surfactants. The oil phase (O) and an aqueous phase (A) are present at an O/A ratio of from about 1:8 to about 10:1. The oil phase is present as a continuous phase and contains an inert hydrophobic liquid. The aqueous phase is present as a dispersed phase of distinct particles in the oil phase and includes water and a water soluble polymer. The water soluble polymer makes up from 10 to 25 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion is inverted by adding it to water to form a friction reducing treatment solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: SOLVAY USA INC.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Frederick, Shih-Reuy T. Chen
  • Publication number: 20140144643
    Abstract: A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation that includes: providing a water-in-oil emulsion, inverting the water-in-oil emulsion to form a friction reducing treatment solution, and introducing the treatment solution into the portion of the subterranean formation. The water-in-oil emulsion has an oil phase, an aqueous phase and surfactants. The oil phase (O) and an aqueous phase (A) are present at an O/A ratio of from about 1:8 to about 10:1. The oil phase is present as a continuous phase and contains an inert hydrophobic liquid. The aqueous phase is present as a dispersed phase of distinct particles in the oil phase and includes water and a water soluble polymer. The water soluble polymer makes up from 10 to 25 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion is inverted by adding it to water to form a friction reducing treatment solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Frederick, Shih-Reuy T. Chen
  • Patent number: 8640774
    Abstract: A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation that includes: providing a water-in-oil emulsion, inverting the water-in-oil emulsion to form a friction reducing treatment solution, and introducing the treatment solution into the portion of the subterranean formation. The water-in-oil emulsion has an oil phase, an aqueous phase and surfactants. The oil phase (O) and an aqueous phase (A) are present at an O/A ratio of from about 1:8 to about 10:1. The oil phase is present as a continuous phase and contains an inert hydrophobic liquid. The aqueous phase is present as a dispersed phase of distinct particles in the oil phase and includes water and a water soluble polymer. The water soluble polymer makes up from 10 to 25 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion is inverted by adding it to water to form a friction reducing treatment solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W Frederick, Shih-Ruey T Chen
  • Patent number: 8535651
    Abstract: A complex including a polymer and a surfactant formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing: (A) acid functional monomers at least partially neutralized with one or more amines according to one or more of formulas (I) through (IV): R1—NR2R3??(I) R1—N+R2R3R7X???(II) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—NR2R3??(III) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—N+R2R3R7X???(IV) wherein R1 and R4 are independently a C8-C24 group; R2, R3 and R5 are independently H or a C1-C6 group, or where R2 and R3 combine to form an anelled ring of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms in length optionally containing hetero atoms; R6 is C1-C24 group, R7 is H or a C1-C12 group, and X is a halide, a sulfate or a sulfonate; (B) one or more cationic monomers; and optionally (C) one or more other monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T Chen, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20120251475
    Abstract: A complex including a polymer and a surfactant formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing: (A) acid functional monomers at least partially neutralized with one or more amines according to one or more of formulas (I) through (IV): R1—NR2R3??(I) R1—N+R2R3R7X???(II) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—NR2R3??(III) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—N+R2R3R7X???(IV) wherein R1 and R4 are independently a C8-C24 group; R2, R3 and R5 are independently H or a C1-C6 group, or where R2 and R3 combine to form an anelled ring of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms in length optionally containing hetero atoms; R6 is C1-C24 group, R7 is H or a C1-C12 group, and X is a halide, a sulfate or a sulfonate; (B) one or more cationic monomers; and optionally (C) one or more other monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: WSP CHEMICALS & TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 8211414
    Abstract: A complex including a polymer and a surfactant formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing: (A) acid functional monomers at least partially neutralized with one or more amines according to one or more of formulas (I) through (IV): R1—NR2R3??(I) R1—N+R2R3R7X???(II) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—NR2R3??(III) R4—C(O)—NR5—R6—N+R2R3R7X???(IV) wherein R1 and R4 are independently a C8-C24 group; R2, R3 and R5 are independently H or a C1-C6 group, or where R2 and R3 combine to form an anelled ring of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms in length optionally containing hetero atoms; R6 is C1-C24 group, R7 is H or a C1-C12 group, and X is a halide, a sulfate or a sulfonate; (B) one or more cationic monomers; and optionally (C) one or more other monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T Chen, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 8021516
    Abstract: A water-soluble interjacent complex that includes a first water-soluble polymer and one or more water-soluble monomers polymerized to form a second water-soluble polymer in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The interjacent complexes may be used to treat a waste sludge by adding an effective amount thereof to the waste sludge. The interjacent complexes may also be used in making paper by adding an effective amount thereof to a pulp or a forming sheet at a suitable location on a paper making machine. The interjacent complexes may further be used as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems by adding an effective amount thereof to an aqueous medium to effect a desired viscosity, rheology, or flow curve property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 7754794
    Abstract: A composition for treating a keratin based substrate that includes a cosmetically acceptable medium containing a water-soluble interjacent complex. The water-soluble interjacent complex includes a first water-soluble polymer and a second water-soluble polymer formed by polymerizing one or more water-soluble monomers in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex is characterized in that it forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The water-soluble interjacent complex is used in a method of treating a keratin based substrate, whereby a cosmetically acceptable medium is applied to the substrate and contains from 0.1-20% by weight of the water-soluble interjacent complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: WSP Chemical & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20090188639
    Abstract: A water-soluble interjacent complex that includes a first water-soluble polymer and one or more water-soluble monomers polymerized to form a second water-soluble polymer in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The interjacent complexes may be used to treat a waste sludge by adding an effective amount thereof to the waste sludge. The interjacent complexes may also be used in making paper by adding an effective amount thereof to a pulp or a forming sheet at a suitable location on a paper making machine. The interjacent complexes may further be used as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems by adding an effective amount thereof to an aqueous medium to effect a desired viscosity, rheology, or flow curve property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: WSP CHEMICALS & TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 7514007
    Abstract: A water-soluble interjacent complex that includes a first water-soluble polymer and one or more water-soluble monomers polymerized to form a second water-soluble polymer in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The interjacent complexes may be used to treat a waste sludge by adding an effective amount thereof to the waste sludge. The interjacent complexes may also be used in making paper by adding an effective amount thereof to a pulp or a forming sheet at a suitable location on a paper making machine. The interjacent complexes may further be used as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems by adding an effective amount thereof to an aqueous medium to effect a desired viscosity, rheology, or flow curve property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 7087556
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of treating subterranean zones penetrated by well bores in primary well cementing operations, well completion operations, production stimulation treatments and the like. The invention includes aqueous well treating fluids comprised of water and a water soluble polymer complex fluid loss control additive. Preferred polymer complexes comprise water-soluble polymers made in the presence of hydroxyethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Jiten Chatterji, Valentino L. DeVito, Randy J. Loeffler, Kevin W. Frederick, Kevin W. Smith
  • Patent number: 7001953
    Abstract: A water-soluble interjacent complex that includes a first water-soluble polymer and one or more water-soluble monomers polymerized to form a second water-soluble polymer in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The interjacent complexes may be used to treat a waste sludge by adding an effective amount thereof to the waste sludge. The interjacent complexes may also be used in making paper by adding an effective amount thereof to a pulp or a forming sheet at a suitable location on a paper making machine. The interjacent complexes may further be used as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems by adding an effective amount thereof to an aqueous medium to effect a desired viscosity, rheology, or flow curve property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 6939536
    Abstract: A composition for treating a keratin based substrate that includes a cosmetically acceptable medium containing a water-soluble interjacent complex. The water-soluble interjacent complex includes a first water-soluble polymer and a second water-soluble polymer formed by polymerizing one or more water-soluble monomers in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex is characterized in that it forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The water-soluble interjacent complex is used in a method of treating a keratin based substrate, whereby a cosmetically acceptable medium is applied to the substrate and contains from 0.1-20% by weight of the water-soluble interjacent complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: WSP Chemicals & Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 6767867
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating subterranean zones penetrated by well bores in primary well cementing operations, well completion operations, production stimulation treatments and the like. The methods are basically comprised of introducing into the subterranean zone an aqueous well treating fluid comprised of water and a water soluble polymer complex fluid loss control additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Roger S. Cromwell, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brenneis, Dennis W. Gray, Ronald J. Crook, Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick, Kevin W. Smith, Randy J. Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20030083204
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating subterranean zones penetrated by well bores in primary well cementing operations, well completion operations, production stimulation treatments and the like. The methods are basically comprised of introducing into the subterranean zone an aqueous well treating fluid comprised of water and a water soluble polymer complex fluid loss control additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Roger S. Cromwell, Bobby J. King, D. Chad Brenneis, Dennis W. Gray, Ronald J. Crook, Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick, Kevin W. Smith, Randy J. Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20030064044
    Abstract: A composition for treating a keratin based substrate that includes a cosmetically acceptable medium containing a water-soluble interjacent complex. The water-soluble interjacent complex includes a first water-soluble polymer and a second water-soluble polymer formed by polymerizing one or more water-soluble monomers in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex is characterized in that it forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The water-soluble interjacent complex is used in a method of treating a keratin based substrate, whereby a cosmetically acceptable medium is applied to the substrate and contains from 0.1-20% by weight of the water-soluble interjacent complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20030008779
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of treating subterranean zones penetrated by well bores in primary well cementing operations, well completion operations, production stimulation treatments and the like. The invention includes aqueous well treating fluids comprised of water and a water soluble polymer complex fluid loss control additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Jiten Chatterji, Valentino L. DeVito, Randy J. Loeffler, Kevin W. Frederick, Kevin W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020188040
    Abstract: A water-soluble interjacent complex that includes a first water-soluble polymer and one or more water-soluble monomers polymerized to form a second water-soluble polymer in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The interjacent complexes may be used to treat a waste sludge by adding an effective amount thereof to the waste sludge. The interjacent complexes may also be used in making paper by adding an effective amount thereof to a pulp or a forming sheet at a suitable location on a paper making machine. The interjacent complexes may further be used as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems by adding an effective amount thereof to an aqueous medium to effect a desired viscosity, rheology, or flow curve property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
  • Patent number: 6414080
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inverse emulsion polymer composition comprising a copolymer or copolymer salt of N,N,-dimethylacrylamide and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or acid salts thereof, having a Brookfield viscosity of less than 20,000 Cps at 23° C. and an active polymer concentration of about 25 to about 75 weight percent. The inverse emulsion polymer composition is in a hydrocarbon with a primary surfactant and optionally contains water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Calgon Corporation
    Inventors: Randy J. Loeffler, Shih-Ruey T. Chen, Kevin W. Frederick, James E. Rak