Patents by Inventor Matthew E. Blauch
Matthew E. Blauch 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: 9034804Abstract: Fluid treatment systems and compositions are provided including (a) at least one material including (1) at least one carboxylic acid functional group and (2) at least one sulfur-containing group selected from the group consisting of sulfonyl functional groups, sulfonate functional groups and mixtures thereof; and (b) at least one friction reducing agent selected from the group consisting of guar gums, polyacrylamides, hydratable cellulosic materials, viscoelastic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. The fluid treatment systems and compositions can be used to treat aqueous systems, for example as fracturing fluids for use in fracturing subterranean formations. Methods for inhibiting formation and/or precipitation of metal oxides in an aqueous composition using the fluid treatment systems or compositions also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignees: KROFF CHEMICAL COMPANY, NABORS COMPLETION & PRODUCTION SERVICES CO.Inventors: Paul Rey, Susan Rey, Michael John Seyman, Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 9034805Abstract: Fluid treatment systems and compositions are provided including (a) at least one material including (1) at least one carboxylic acid functional group and (2) at least one sulfur-containing group selected from the group consisting of sulfonyl functional groups, sulfonate functional groups and mixtures thereof; and (b) at least one scale control agent. The fluid treatment systems and compositions can be used to treat aqueous systems, for example as fracturing fluids for treating aqueous compositions found in subterranean formations. Methods for inhibiting formation and/or precipitation of calcium salts in an aqueous composition using the fluid treatment systems or compositions also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignees: KROFF CHEMICAL COMPANY, NABORS COMPLETION & PRODUCTION SERVICES CO.Inventors: Paul Rey, Susan Rey, Michael John Seyman, David Grottenthaler, Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 8940667Abstract: Fluid treatment systems and compositions are provided including (a) at least one material including (1) at least one carboxylic acid functional group and (2) at least one sulfur-containing group selected from the group consisting of sulfonyl functional groups, sulfonate functional groups and mixtures thereof; (b) at least one friction reducing agent selected from the group consisting of guar gums, polyacrylamides, hydratable cellulosic materials, viscoelastic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and (c) at least one scale control agent. The fluid treatment systems and compositions can be used to treat aqueous systems, for example as fracturing fluids for treating aqueous compositions found in subterranean formations. Methods for inhibiting formation and/or precipitation of metal oxides in an aqueous composition using the fluid treatment systems or compositions also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignees: Kroff Chemical Company, Nabors Completion & Production Services Co.Inventors: Paul Rey, Susan Rey, Michael John Seyman, Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 8631869Abstract: Provided are methods of using fluid loss control additives that comprise a water-soluble polymer with hydrophobic or hydrophilic modification. In one embodiment, a method of providing at least some degree of fluid loss control during a subterranean treatment is provided. In an example of such a method, the method may comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous liquid and a fluid loss control additive, the fluid loss control additive comprising a water-soluble polymer with hydrophobic or hydrophilic modification; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore that penetrates a subterranean formation, wherein there is at least a partial reduction in fluid loss into at least a portion of the subterranean formation from the treatment fluid and/or another aqueous fluid introduced into well bore subsequent to the treatment fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventors: Leopoldo Sierra, Eldon D. Dalrymple, Larry S. Eoff, Barireddy R. Reddy, Matthew E. Blauch, Mark A. Parker
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Patent number: 8614171Abstract: A method comprising: A subterranean formation stimulation fluid comprising a stimulation gas and a consolidating agent. Suitable consolidating agents include aqueous tackifying agents, curable compositions, and noncurable and nonaqueous consolidating compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ottmar F. Hoch, Matthew E. Blauch, Thomas D. Welton
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Patent number: 8443890Abstract: A method comprising: providing a stimulation fluid that comprises a stimulating gas and a consolidating agent; and injecting the stimulation fluid into a portion of a liquid-sensitive formation at a pressure sufficient to create or enhance a pathway therein. Suitable consolidating agents include aqueous tackifying agents, curable compositions, and noncurable and nonaqueous consolidating compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ottmar F. Hoch, Matthew E. Blauch, Thomas D. Welton
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Publication number: 20120184469Abstract: Liquid-sensitive subterranean formation zones having at least one pathway enhanced by a stimulation process involving a stimulation fluid that comprises: a continuous gas phase comprising a stimulation gas; a consolidating agent in a solvent within the continuous gas phase; and, a surfactant that enhances the miscibility of the consolidating agent with the stimulation gas. In some cases the continuous gas phase may be a liquefied gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ottmar F. Hoch, Matthew E. Blauch, Thomas D. Welton
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Publication number: 20120165232Abstract: Methods of affecting the rate at which a hydrolytically degradable material degrades comprising: providing a hydrolytically degradable material, the degradable material having an intrinsic degradation rate; providing a modifier, the modifier being capable of affecting the intrinsic degradation rate of the hydrolytically degradable material; placing the hydrolytically degradable material and the modifier into a subterranean formation; and allowing the modifier to affect the intrinsic degradation rate of the hydrolytically degradable material so that the hydrolytically degradable material degrades at a second degradation rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Bradley L. Todd, Michael N. Mang, Thomas D. Welton, Trinidad Munoz, JR., Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 8113283Abstract: The present invention relates to improved low-quality particulates and methods of making such improved particulates. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a treatment fluid and low-quality particulates at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid; introducing the slurry into a subterranean formation; and, depositing the coated, low-quality particulates into the portion of this subterranean formation. A method of improving particulates, comprising at least partially coating low-quality particulates with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen, Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 8076271Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous tackifiers and methods of controlling particulates in subterranean formations using aqueous tackifiers. Some embodiments of the present invention provide methods of controlling particulates, comprising placing an aqueous tackifier compound into a portion of a subterranean formation comprising unconsolidated particulates; and, activating the aqueous tackifier compound. Other embodiments of the present invention provide methods of coating a portion of a surface in a subterranean formation comprising substantially coating an aqueous tackifier compound onto a portion of a subterranean formation; and, activating the aqueous tackifier compound. Other embodiments of the present invention provide treatment fluids for controlling fine particulates, comprising a servicing fluid and an aqueous tackifier compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Matthew E. Blauch, Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20110136703Abstract: A method comprising: A subterranean formation stimulation fluid comprising a stimulation gas and a consolidating agent. Suitable consolidating agents include aqueous tackifying agents, curable compositions, and noncurable and nonaqueous consolidating compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ottmar F. Hoch, Matthew E. Blauch, Thomas D. Welton
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Patent number: 7939474Abstract: Wellbore servicing fluids and methods of using the same to service a wellbore in a subterranean formation are provided. A filter cake in the wellbore is contacted with the gravel packing fluid, which comprises an oil-soluble additive capable of removing the filter cake. The additive undergoes hydrolysis to produce an acid upon contacting water provided from, for example, water in the wellbore servicing fluid, connate water in the subterranean formation, water in the filter cake, water produced by the subterranean formation, water pumped into the wellbore, or combinations thereof. The acid dissolves particulates in the filter cake in situ. In an embodiment in which the wellbore servicing fluid serves as a gravel packing fluid, the fluid also deposits gravel along the face of the subterranean formation, forming a barrier against the migration of sand from the formation and into the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Matthew E. Blauch, David W. Ritter, Sanjay Vitthal, R. Ashley Donaldson
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Patent number: 7874360Abstract: The present invention relates to improved low-quality particulates and methods of making such improved particulates. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a treatment fluid and low-quality particulates at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid; introducing the slurry into a subterranean formation; and, depositing the coated, low-quality particulates into the portion of this subterranean formation. A method of improving particulates, comprising at least partially coating low-quality particulates with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen, Matthew E. Blauch
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Publication number: 20100311618Abstract: Fluid treatment systems and compositions are provided including (a) at least one material including (1) at least one carboxylic acid functional group and (2) at least one sulfur-containing group selected from the group consisting of sulfonyl functional groups, sulfonate functional groups and mixtures thereof; (b) at least one friction reducing agent selected from the group consisting of guar gums, polyacrylamides, hydratable cellulosic materials, viscoelastic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and (c) at least one scale control agent. The fluid treatment systems and compositions can be used to treat aqueous systems, for example as fracturing fluids for treating aqueous compositions found in subterranean formations. Methods for inhibiting formation and/or precipitation of metal oxides in an aqueous composition using the fluid treatment systems or compositions also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicants: KROFF WELL SERVICES, INC., THE NATIONAL COLLOID COMPANY, SUPERIOR WELL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul Rey, Susan Rey, Michael John Seyman, Matthew E. Blauch
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Publication number: 20100230099Abstract: The present invention relates to improved low-quality particulates and methods of making such improved particulates. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a treatment fluid and low-quality particulates at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid; introducing the slurry into a subterranean formation; and, depositing the coated, low-quality particulates into the portion of this subterranean formation. A method of improving particulates, comprising at least partially coating low-quality particulates with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen, Matthew E. Blauch
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Publication number: 20100218947Abstract: The present invention relates to improved low-quality particulates and methods of making such improved particulates. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a treatment fluid and low-quality particulates at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid; introducing the slurry into a subterranean formation; and, depositing the coated, low-quality particulates into the portion of this subterranean formation. A method of improving particulates, comprising at least partially coating low-quality particulates with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen, Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 7748451Abstract: The present invention relates to improved low-quality particulates and methods of making such improved particulates. A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a treatment fluid and low-quality particulates at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid; introducing the slurry into a subterranean formation; and, depositing the coated, low-quality particulates into the portion of this subterranean formation. A method of improving particulates, comprising at least partially coating low-quality particulates with an aqueous tackifying composition, wherein the aqueous tackifying composition comprises an aqueous tackifier compound and an aqueous liquid.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen, Matthew E. Blauch
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Patent number: 7591313Abstract: Provided are methods of modifying the surface stress-activated reactivity of proppant particulates used in subterranean operations. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a plurality of particulates, at least one of which comprises a mineral surface; providing a surface-treating reagent capable of modifying the stress-activated reactivity of a mineral surface of a particulate; and allowing the surface-treating reagent modify the stress-activated reactivity of at least a portion of the mineral surface of at least one particulate. In other embodiments, the methods comprise the use of particulates comprising a modified mineral surface in fluids introduced into subterranean formations.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jim D. Weaver, Billy F. Slabaugh, Robert E. Hanes, Jr., Diederik van Batenburg, Mark A. Parker, Matthew E. Blauch, Neil A. Stegent, Philip D. Nguyen, Thomas D. Welton
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Patent number: 7500519Abstract: Provided are methods of modifying the stress-activated reactivity of subterranean fracture faces and other surfaces in subterranean formations. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid and a surface-treating reagent capable of modifying the stress-activated reactivity of a mineral surface in a subterranean formation; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; and allowing the surface-treating reagent to modify the stress-activated reactivity of at least a portion of a mineral surface in the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jim D. Weaver, Billy F. Slabaugh, Robert E. Hanes, Jr., Diederik van Batenburg, Mark A. Parker, Matthew E. Blauch, Neil A. Stegent, Philip D. Nguyen, Thomas D. Welton
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Patent number: 7413010Abstract: Methods of remediating a subterranean formation comprising directing vibrational waves at a portion of the subterranean formation containing fines; allowing the vibrational waves to displace at least a portion of the fines; and introducing a consolidating agent into the portion of the subterranean formation through a well bore that penetrates the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Matthew E. Blauch, Thomas D. Welton, Philip D. Nguyen, James J. Venditto