Patents by Inventor Mark D. Glover

Mark D. Glover 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).

  • Amphiphobic Proppant
    Publication number: 20100167965
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for forming a hydraulic fracture are disclosed herein. The methods and compositions make use of novel amphiphobic proppants. The amphiphobic properties of the disclosed proppant compositions provide several advantages over existing solutions. The hydrophobic nature of the proppant enhances recovery of fracture fluid from the fracture as well as prevents liquid build-up with the fracture. Additionally, the lipophobic nature of the proppant may enhance production of hydrocarbons from the fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Herbert M. Sebastian, Mark D. Glover, Philip S. Smith