Patents by Inventor Melvin B. Smith

Melvin B. Smith 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).

  • Well Treatment Solid Chemical
    Publication number: 20160194553
    Abstract: A solid chemical delivery system for delivering chemicals to an underground formation. The solid chemical is formed bv dehydrating a precipitated silica matrix. Well chemicals are then introduced to the silica and form a tablet or pelletized chemical. The pelletized solid chemical is then delivered to the underground formation through the well bore with a proppant and well treatment fluid. This allows the well treatment chemicals to be released over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Melvin B. Smith
  • System To Efficiently Deliver High Pour Point Chemicals To Oil Well Formations
    Publication number: 20160137909
    Abstract: A solid chemical delivery system for delivering chemicals to an underground formation. The solid chemical is formed by dehydrating amorphous silica to form anhydrous silica. High pour point well chemicals are heated to reduce viscosity then introduced to the silica and form a tablet or pelletized chemical. The pelletized chemical is coated to further time-release the introduction of the chemical. The pelletized solid chemical may be delivered to the underground formation through the well bore with a proppant and fracturing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Melvin B. Smith, Benjamin Kyle Stringer
  • Method For Coating A Well Treatment Chemical
    Publication number: 20160032175
    Abstract: A solid chemical delivery system for delivering chemicals to an underground. formation. The solid chemical is formed by dehydrating a silica to form anhydrous silica. Well chemicals are then introduced to the silica and form a tablet or pelletized chemical. The pelletized chemical is coated to further time-release the introduction of the chemical. The pelletized solid chemical is then delivered to the underground formation through the well bore with a proppant and fracturing fluid. This allows the well treatment chemicals to be released over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Lewis R. Norman, Melvin B. Smith, Todd Jelinek
  • Enzyme Assisted Well Treatment
    Publication number: 20140374102
    Abstract: A solid chemical delivery system for delivering chemicals to an underground formation. The solid chemical is formed by dehydrating a silicate to form anhydrous silicate. Well chemicals are then introduced to the silica and form a tablet or pelletized chemical. The pelletized solid chemical is then delivered to the underground formation through the well bore with a proppant and fracturing fluid. This allows the well treatment chemicals to be released over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Melvin B. Smith
  • Solid Chemical Well Treatment
    Publication number: 20140224494
    Abstract: A solid chemical delivery system for delivering solid well treatment chemicals to an underground formation. The solid chemical is formed by dehydrating a silicate to form anhydrous silicate. Well chemicals are then introduced to the silica and form a tablet or pelletized chemical. The pelletized solid chemical is then delivered to the underground formation through the well bore with a proppant and fracturing fluid. This allows the well treatment chemicals to be released over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Energy & Environmental Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin B. Smith