Patents by Inventor Melinda Soeung

Melinda Soeung 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).

  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 11254856
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Melinda Soeung, Nicole Mast
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20200369950
    Abstract: Methods for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore and selecting compositions for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20200332177
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Melinda Soeung, Nicole Mast
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 10738235
    Abstract: Methods for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore by, for example, injecting an emulsion or microemulsion into the wellbore to increase formation crude oil or formation gas production by the well. Methods of selecting compositions for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore to increase formation crude oil or formation gas production by the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 10703960
    Abstract: Methods comprising a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Melinda Soeung, Nicole Mast
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS COMPRISING A TERPENE ALCOHOL
    Publication number: 20190264094
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase comprising a terpene alcohol a non-oxygenated terpene, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Hasnain Saboowala, Paul Ashcraft, Melinda Soeung
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20190169488
    Abstract: Methods for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore and selecting compositions for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells comprising a terpene alcohol
    Patent number: 10287483
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase comprising a terpene alcohol a non-oxygenated terpene, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain Saboowala, Randal M. Hill, Paul Ashcraft, Melinda Soeung
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 10196557
    Abstract: Methods for treating an oil well having a wellbore. The methods involve injecting a microemulsion into the wellbore to increase formation crude oil production by the well. The microemulsion comprises water, a first type of solvent and a first type of surfactant. The microemulsion includes a continuous water phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20180171213
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Melinda Soeung, Nicole Mast
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 10000693
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Melinda Soeung, Monica Smith-Gonzalez
  • Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 9884988
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Ingram Dismuke, Randal M. Hill, Andrei Zelenev, James Silas, David Germack, Lakia M. Champagne, Charles Earl Hammond, John T. Pursley, Glenn S. Penny, Michael A. Bryan, Maria Elizabeth Green, Monica Smith-Gonzalez, Melinda Soeung, Hasnain Saboowala, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Nathan L. Lett, Nicole Mast, Joby Hughes
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20160194550
    Abstract: Methods for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore and selecting compositions for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 9321955
    Abstract: Methods for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore and selecting compositions for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PARTICLES FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20160017204
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising particles for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, David Germack, Melinda Soeung, David L. Holcomb
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20150068755
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: CESI Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Melinda Soeung, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20140367107
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a solvent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: CESI Chemical
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia C. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20140371115
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a solvent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia C. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS
    Publication number: 20140338911
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: CESI Chemical Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Ingram Dismuke, Randal M. Hill, Andrei Zelenev, James Silas, David Germack, Lakia M. Champagne, Charles Earl Hammond, John T. Pursley, Glenn S. Penny, Michael A. Bryan, Maria Elizabeth Green, Monica Gonzalez-Roldan, Melinda Soeung, Hasnain Saboowala, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Nathan L. Lett, Nicole Mast, Joby Hughes