Patents by Inventor Michael D. Parris

Michael D. Parris 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: 9598630
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, in particular, oilfield stimulation compositions and methods using polymer viscosified fluid crosslinked with metal complexes with amino and/or phosphonic acids to provide an increased crosslinking temperature and a low pH sensitivity. The metal complexes can be used with borate crosslinkers to provide continuous viscosification as the temperature is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrey Mirakyan, Michael D. Parris, Carlos Abad, Yiyan Chen
  • Patent number: 9512347
    Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris
  • Patent number: 9499733
    Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris
  • Patent number: 9475981
    Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore includes introducing a treatment fluid comprised at least a crosslinkable component, and a metal crosslinker to the subterranean formation, forming a crosslinked treatment fluid, and de-crosslinking bonds of the crosslinked treatment fluid by manipulating a pH of the treatment fluid with a pH triggering agent, wherein the pH triggering agent is an amine-precursor compound or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrice Abivin, Wingki Lee, Sergey Makarychev-Mikhailov, Michael D. Parris, Andrey Mirakyan, Rasika Prabhu
  • Publication number: 20160115377
    Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore includes introducing a treatment fluid comprised at least a crosslinkable component, and a metal crosslinker to the subterranean formation; forming a crosslinked treatment fluid, and de-crosslinking bonds of the crosslinked treatment fluid by manipulating a pH of the treatment fluid with a pH triggering agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Patrice Abivin, Wingki Lee, Sergey Makarychev-Mikhailov, Michael D. Parris, Andrey Mirakyan, Rasika Prabhu
  • Patent number: 9284483
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore including preparing an aqueous composition containing a source of boron, whereby boron is present in the slurry in an amount of about 1.7% or greater, by weight, based upon a total weight of the composition, combining the composition with a mixture comprising a viscosifier and aqueous medium to form a treatment fluid, wherein the composition is added to the mixture in an amount of about 0.5% or less, by volume, based upon a total volume of the treatment fluid, and contacting the formation with the treatment fluid to treat the formation. The source of boron may be boric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris
  • Patent number: 9169432
    Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris
  • Patent number: 9139759
    Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is accomplished by introducing a fluid into the wellbore containing a combined fluid loss additive and breaker. The combined fluid loss additive and breaker is formed from particles of an organic peroxide provided on a substrate. The particles are sized to facilitate fluid loss control. A treatment operation is carried out wherein a treatment fluid viscosified with a polymer is introduced into the formation through the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. Hutchins, Joseph A. Ayoub, Andrey Mirakyan, Michael D. Parris, Stephen D. Mason, Ann M. W. Hoefer
  • Publication number: 20150252251
    Abstract: A method of forming a wellbore fluid, the method including introducing a hydratable polymer and introducing a crosslinker comprised of at least a silica material, the crosslinker having a dimension of from about 5 nm to about 100 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Li Jiang, Michael D. Parris, Richard D. Hutchins, Javier Sanchez Reyes, Christina D. Martin
  • Patent number: 9062242
    Abstract: A method of forming a wellbore fluid, the method including introducing a hydratable polymer and introducing a crosslinker comprised of at least a silica material, the crosslinker having a dimension of from about 5 nm to about 100 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Li Jiang, Michael D. Parris, Richard D. Hutchins, Javier Sanchez Reyes, Christina D. Martin
  • Publication number: 20150013984
    Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore includes introducing a treatment fluid comprised at least a crosslinkable component, and a metal crosslinker to the subterranean formation, forming a crosslinked treatment fluid, and de-crosslinking bonds of the crosslinked treatment fluid by manipulating a pH of the treatment fluid with a pH triggering agent, wherein the pH triggering agent is an amine-precursor compound or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Patrice Abivin, Wingki Lee, Sergey Makarychev-Mikhailov, Michael D. Parris, Andrey Mirakyan, Rasika Prabhu
  • Publication number: 20140309148
    Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris
  • Publication number: 20140309147
    Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris
  • Patent number: 8853135
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating a wellbore by providing an aqueous mixture of a hydrated polysaccharide with a salt; adding to the mixture a cross-linking agent for cross-linking the hydrated polysaccharide, wherein the cross-linking agent comprises a zirconium compound, glutamic acid, and a polyol; pumping the aqueous mixture of the hydrated polysaccharide and the cross-linking agent into the wellbore; and cross-linking the hydrated polysaccharide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Alhad Phatak, Michael D. Parris
  • Patent number: 8844615
    Abstract: A mechanism for pressurized delivery of material into a well without exposure to a high pressure pump. The mechanism may include material delivery equipment that is coupled to the high pressure pump or other pressure inducing equipment through a material carrier that intersects a fluid line from the pump. The material carrier may include chambers that are reciprocated or rotated between positions that are isolated from the fluid line and in communication with the fluid line. While isolated from the fluid line, the chambers may be filled with oilfield material which may then be delivered to the fluid line when positioned in communication therewith. In this manner, a supply of the oilfield material may be retained in a substantially isolated state relative to the pump and components thereof which may be susceptible to damage from exposure to the oilfield material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Rajesh Luharuka, Rod Shampine, Joe Hubenschmidt, Philippe Gambier, Brian Ochoa, Thomas Allan, Michael D. Parris, Jean-Louis Pessin, Edward Leugemors, Alejandro J. Martinez
  • Patent number: 8772206
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method comprising providing a fluid comprising a viscosifying agent in an aqueous medium; contacting the fluid with a halogenisocyanuric acid or halogenisocyanurate component; whereby the viscosity of the fluid with the halogenisocyanuric acid or halogenisocyanurate component is reduced compared to the viscosity of the fluid alone; and introducing the fluid into a well. The halogenisocyanuric acid component can be mono chloroisocyanuric acid, dichloroisocyanuric acid or trichloroisocyanuric acid. The halogenisocyanurate component can be an alkali metal monochloroisocyanurate, alkali metal dichloroisocyanurate or alkali metal trichloroisocyanurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andrey Mirakyan, Syed A. Ali, Curtis L. Boney, Kevin W. England, Michael D. Parris, Kristel A. Blow
  • Publication number: 20140174743
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, in particular, oilfield stimulation compositions and methods using polymer viscosified fluid crosslinked with metal complexes with amino and/or phosphonic acids to provide an increased crosslinking temperature and a low pH sensitivity. The metal complexes can be used with borate crosslinkers to provide continuous viscosification as the temperature is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrey Mirakyan, Michael D. Parris, Carlos Abad, Yiyan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140174742
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, in particular, oilfield stimulation compositions and methods using polymer viscosified fluid crosslinked with metal complexes with amino and/or phosphonic acids to provide an increased crosslinking temperature and a low pH sensitivity. The metal complexes can be used with borate crosslinkers to provide continuous viscosification as the temperature is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andrey Mirakyan, Michael D. Parris, Carlos Abad, Yiyan Chen
  • Patent number: 8697610
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, in particular, oilfield stimulation compositions and methods using polymer viscosified fluid crosslinked with metal complexes with amino and/or phosphonic acids to provide an increased crosslinking temperature and a low pH sensitivity. The metal complexes can be used with borate crosslinkers to provide continuous viscosification as the temperature is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andrey Mirakyan, Michael D. Parris, Carlos Abad, Yiyan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140005081
    Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael D. Parris