Patents by Inventor Lance E. Brothers

Lance E. Brothers 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: 8342244
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for releasing a chemical in a well bore are disclosed. One apparatus includes a curved member configured for coupling to a casing, and a hollow member is connected to the curved member. A chemical container is disposed, at least in part, within the hollow space, and the hollow member extends at least partially around a hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Streich, Roger L. Schultz, Lance E. Brothers, Sam J. Lewis
  • Patent number: 8240385
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation, comprising preparing a cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof, and placing the cement composition in the wellbore. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Anthony V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20120199350
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation, comprising preparing a cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof, and placing the cement composition in the wellbore. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag, vitrified shale, calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate or combinations thereof. A cement composition comprising water and a cementitious material, wherein the cementitious material further comprises blast furnace slag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Lance E. BROTHERS, Anthony V. PALMER
  • Patent number: 8136594
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for releasing a chemical in a well bore are disclosed. One apparatus includes a curved member configured for coupling to a casing, and a hollow member is connected to the curved member. A chemical container is disposed, at least in part, within the hollow space, and the hollow member extends at least partially around a hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Streich, Roger L. Schultz, Lance E. Brothers, Sam J. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20120061072
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for releasing a chemical in a well bore are disclosed. One apparatus includes a curved member configured for coupling to a casing, and a hollow member is connected to the curved member. A chemical container is disposed, at least in part, within the hollow space, and the hollow member extends at least partially around a hollow space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Steven G. Streich, Roger L. Schultz, Lance E. Brothers, Sam J. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20110042081
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for releasing a chemical in a well bore are disclosed. One apparatus includes a curved member configured for coupling to a casing, and a hollow member is connected to the curved member. A chemical container is disposed, at least in part, within the hollow space, and the hollow member extends at least partially around a hollow space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Steven G. Streich, Roger L. Schultz, Lance E. Brothers, Sam J. Lewis
  • Patent number: 7863224
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore comprising preparing a composition comprising a calcium aluminate cement, water, a polyphosphate, a pozzolan, and a set retarding agent, wherein the set retarding agent comprises an alkali halide and a basic phosphate salt, placing the composition in the wellbore and allowing the composition to set. A composition comprising a calcium aluminate cement in an amount of from about 30 wt. % to about 60 wt. % and a set retarding agent in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % based upon the total weight of the composition, wherein the set retarding agent comprises an alkali halide and a basic phosphate salt in a ratio of from about 3:1 to about 1:3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Crystal Lynne Keys, Lance E. Brothers
  • Publication number: 20100240556
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore comprising preparing a composition comprising a calcium aluminate cement, water, a polyphosphate, a pozzolan, and a set retarding agent, wherein the set retarding agent comprises an alkali halide and a basic phosphate salt, placing the composition in the wellbore and allowing the composition to set. A composition comprising a calcium aluminate cement in an amount of from about 30 wt. % to about 60 wt. % and a set retarding agent in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % based upon the total weight of the composition, wherein the set retarding agent comprises an alkali halide and a basic phosphate salt in a ratio of from about 3:1 to about 1:3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Crystal Lynne Keys, Lance E. Brothers
  • Patent number: 7441600
    Abstract: The present invention provides foamed cement compositions with improved mechanical properties and methods of cementing in subterranean formations, particularly in conjunction with subterranean well operations. The foamed cement compositions comprise carbon fibers, a hydraulic cement material, sufficient water to form a slurry, an expanding additive, and optionally other ingredients including a weighting agent, a retarding or accelerating agent, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Krishna M. Ravi, Anthony V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7373982
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation, comprising preparing a cement composition comprising water, a cementitious material, and a gas hydrate inhibitor, and placing the cement composition in the wellbore. A cement composition comprising water, a cementitious material, and a gas hydrate inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Fouad Fleyfel, James F. Heathman, Shada Salih, legal representative, Ali Shinta
  • Patent number: 7351279
    Abstract: Cement compositions with improved mechanical properties and associated methods are provided, which are useful in conjunction with subterranean well operations. In certain embodiments, the cement compositions comprise carbon fibers, rubber particles, a hydraulic cement material, sufficient water to form a pumpable slurry, and optionally other ingredients including a dispersant, a weighting agent, a retarding or accelerating agent, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Lance E. Brothers
  • Patent number: 7320730
    Abstract: Subterranean fluids comprising a hydraulic cement in an invert emulsion, and methods of using such fluids in subterranean well cementing operations, are provided. The fluids comprise a hydraulic cement and an invert emulsion of oil, water, and a surfactant. Optionally, other ingredients may be included in the fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Anthony V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7316742
    Abstract: Subterranean fluids are provided that have improved environmental characteristics, and more particularly, subterranean fluids are provided that include a hydraulic cement in an invert emulsion. Methods of using such fluids in subterranean operations also are provided. An example of a method is a method of using a fluid in a subterranean formation. An example of a composition is a fluid comprising a hydraulic cement and an invert emulsion of an oleaginous fluid, a nonoleaginous fluid, and an emulsifying surfactant, wherein the emulsifying surfactant: has an LC50 or EC50 that is greater than about 10 milligrams/liter with respect to Skeletonema costatum, Acartia tonsa, Scopthalmus maximus (juvenile), or Corophium volutator; and demonstrates a biodegradability of: greater than about 70% biodegradation in 28 days when tested according to method OECD 301A or 301E; or greater than about 60% biodegradation in 28 days when tested according to method OECD 301B, 301C, 301F, or 306.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Jeffrey J. Miller
  • Patent number: 7296927
    Abstract: A test cell for testing a sample cement composition includes a test chamber and a variable stress system. The test chamber is configured to hold a sample cement composition for a wellbore. The variable stress system communicates with the test chamber. Performance of the sample cement composition is tested for a wellbore using the variable stress system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: B. Raghava Reddy, Dennis W. Gray, Johnny W. Johnson, Anthony V. Palmer, Keith E. Blaschke, Lance E. Brothers
  • Patent number: 7282093
    Abstract: Foamed cement compositions comprising carbon fibers, a hydraulic cement material, sufficient water to form a slurry, an expanding additive, and optionally, other ingredients, including any suitable additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Serives, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Krishna M. Ravi, Anthony V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7255739
    Abstract: This invention provides cement compositions that comprise a high alumina cement, vitrified shale, a soluble phosphate, and water sufficient to form a slurry. This invention also presents methods of enhancing the corrosion resistance of a cement composition that comprise the step of adding vitrified shale to the cement composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, William J. Caveny
  • Patent number: 7217441
    Abstract: Among the methods provided is a method of coating the interior of a pipe comprising: providing a pipe having an interior surface; providing a cement composition comprising a cement component and high tensile strength fibers and/or a multi-purpose cement additive; coating the cement composition onto the interior surface of the pipe; and allowing the cement composition to set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel L. Bour, Lance E. Brothers, William J. Caveny
  • Patent number: 7213647
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compressible foamed sealing compositions for sealing expandable pipe in well bores. The compressible sealant compositions for sealing expandable pipe are basically comprised of a hydraulic cement, a rubber latex, a rubber latex stabilizer, a gas and a mixture of foaming and foam stabilizing surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Anthony V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7201798
    Abstract: Cement compositions for use in subterranean formations are provided. An example of a cement composition is a cement composition comprising: water, a cementitious component consisting essentially of: hydrated lime, and silica; and a dispersant. Another example of a cement composition is a cement composition comprising: water, a cementitious component consisting essentially of: hydrated lime, and silica; and a set retarder. Another example of a cement composition is a cement composition comprising: water, a cementitious component consisting essentially of: hydrated lime, and silica; and a fluid loss control additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Anthony V. Palmer, Robert J. Sepulvado
  • Patent number: 7198104
    Abstract: Subterranean fluids, and more particularly, subterranean fluids comprising a hydraulic cement in an invert emulsion, and methods of using such fluids in subterranean operations, are provided. An example of these methods is a method of cementing a well bore. Another example of these methods is a method of reducing the cost to cement a well bore in a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Griffith, Lance E. Brothers