Patents by Inventor Michael Harless

Michael Harless 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).

  • Composition and method for controlling bacteria in formations
    Patent number: 12071586
    Abstract: A process includes growing NRB in a nitrate reducing bacteria media to form a NRB culture and combining the NRB culture with a concentrated nitrate solution to form a NRB composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: BIOTECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Corrin, Michael Gurecki, Michael Harless
  • Acrylate-based sulfur scavenging agents for use in oilfield operations
    Patent number: 11225604
    Abstract: Composition for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or soluble sulfide ion other species comprising ionizable sulfur (e.g., mercaptans, thiols, etc.) using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other sulfur species in oilfield sites and other related applications using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Liu Shi, Funian Zhao, Liangwei Qu, Michael Harless, Ron Hoppe
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BACTERIA IN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20210108125
    Abstract: A process includes growing nitrate reducing bacteria (NRB) in a nitrate reducing bacteria media to form a NRB culture, the NRB being Halomonas sp. The process also includes combining the NRB culture with a concentrated nitrate solution to form a NRB composition, wherein the concentration of nitrate in the NRB is between 0.5% and 50% active nitrate and injecting the NRB composition into a hydrocarbon-bearing formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Michael HARLESS
  • ACRYLATE-BASED SULFUR SCAVENGING AGENTS FOR USE IN OILFIELD OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20200239772
    Abstract: Composition for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or soluble sulfide ion other species comprising ionizable sulfur (e.g., mercaptans, thiols, etc.) using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other sulfur species in oilfield sites and other related applications using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Liu Shi, Funian Zhao, Liangwei Qu, Michael Harless, Ron Hoppe
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BACTERIA IN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20200190395
    Abstract: A process includes growing NRB in a nitrate reducing bacteria media to form a NRB culture and combining the NRB culture with a concentrated nitrate solution to form a NRB composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Edward CORRIN, Michael GURECKI, Michael HARLESS
  • Composition and method for controlling bacteria in formations
    Patent number: 10611950
    Abstract: A process includes growing NRB in a nitrate reducing bacteria media to form a NRB culture and combining the NRB culture with a concentrated nitrate solution to form a NRB composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: BIOTECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Corrin, Michael Gurecki, Michael Harless
  • Acrylate-based sulfur scavenging agents for use in oilfield operations
    Patent number: 10597582
    Abstract: Composition for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or soluble sulfide ion other species comprising ionizable sulfur (e.g., mercaptans, thiols, etc.) using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other sulfur species in oilfield sites and other related applications using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Multi-Chem Group, LLC
    Inventors: Liu Shi, Funian Zhao, Liangwei Qu, Michael Harless, Ron Hoppe
  • Method for controlling bacteria in formations using molybdate
    Patent number: 10577529
    Abstract: A process includes injecting a molybdate or molybdate salt into a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, wherein no biocide is injected into the formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: BIOSUITE, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Corrin, Michael Gurecki, Michael Harless
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BACTERIA IN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20190010379
    Abstract: A process includes growing NRB in a nitrate reducing bacteria media to form a NRB culture and combining the NRB culture with a concentrated nitrate solution to form a NRB composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Edward CORRIN, Michael GURECKI, Michael HARLESS
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BACTERIA IN FORMATIONS USING MOLYBDATE
    Publication number: 20190010380
    Abstract: A process includes injecting a molybdate or molybdate salt into a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, wherein no biocide is injected into the formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Edward CORRIN, Michael GURECKI, Michael HARLESS
  • Acrylonitrile-based sulfur scavenging agents and methods of use in oilfield operations
    Patent number: 9896616
    Abstract: Composition for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other species comprising ionizable sulfur (e.g., mercaptans, thiols, etc.) using compositions containing acrylonitrile and/or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other sulfur species in oilfield sites and other related applications using compositions containing acrylonitrile and/or derivatives thereof are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Multi-Chem Group, LLC
    Inventors: Liu Shi, Funian Zhao, Liangwei Qu, Michael Harless, Ron Hoppe
  • ACRYLATE-BASED SULFUR SCAVENGING AGENTS FOR USE IN OILFIELD OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20170335188
    Abstract: Composition for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or soluble sulfide ion other species comprising ionizable sulfur (e.g., mercaptans, thiols, etc.) using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other sulfur species in oilfield sites and other related applications using compositions containing acrylate and/or derivatives thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Multi-Chem Group, LLC
    Inventors: Liu Shi, Funian Zhao, Liangwei Qu, Michael Harless, Ron Hoppe
  • Method for control of deleterious microbes in oil and gas and other industrial fluids
    Patent number: 9533901
    Abstract: A method of controlling sulfides in water systems is disclosed which includes injecting 9,10 anthraquinone into the water system and injecting a nitrate or nitrite into the water system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Harless, Edward Corrin
  • ACRYLONITRILE-BASED SULFUR SCAVENGING AGENTS FOR USE IN OILFIELD OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20160355724
    Abstract: Composition for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other species comprising ionizable sulfur (e.g., mercaptans, thiols, etc.) using compositions containing acrylonitrile and/or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for the removal or inactivation of hydrogen sulfide or other sulfur species in oilfield sites and other related applications using compositions containing acrylonitrile and/or derivatives thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Liu Shi, Funian Zhao, Liangwei Qu, Michael Harless, Ron Hoppe
  • METHOD FOR THE USE OF NITRATE REDUCING BACTERIA AND PHAGES FOR MITIGATING BIOGENIC SULFIDE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20140301984
    Abstract: A method of controlling a deleterious bacteria in a fluid including injecting a nitrite or nitrate into the fluid, identifying a phage capable of infecting the deleterious bacteria, and injecting the phage into the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: MULTI-CHEM GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Corrin, Michael Harless
  • METHOD FOR THE USE OF NITRATES AND NITRATE REDUCING BACTERIA FOR MITIGATING BIOGENIC SULFIDE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20140299314
    Abstract: A method of controlling sulfides in a fluid including determining selected conditions of the fluid and selecting a nitrogen reducing bacteria (NRB) based on those conditions. The method further includes injecting an NRB into the fluid and injecting an inorganic nitrate into the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: MULTI-CHEM GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Corrin, Michael Harless
  • METHOD FOR CONTROL OF DELETERIOUS MICROBES IN OIL AND GAS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20140263038
    Abstract: A method of controlling sulfides in water systems is disclosed which includes injecting 9,10 anthraquinone into the water system and injecting a nitrate or nitrite into the water system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Multi-Chem Group.
    Inventors: Michael Harless, Edward Corrin
  • Method and system for master teacher testing in a computer environment
    Publication number: 20050239035
    Abstract: A method of administering an interactive examination between a user and a teacher. The method comprises: displaying the examination content sequence; receiving an utterance from the user; matching the utterance to one of a phonetic clone associated with a correct answer and a phonetic clone associated with an incorrect answer; and determining if the utterance is associated with the correct answer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: William Harless, Michael Harless, Marcia Zier
  • Method and system for master teacher knowledge transfer in a computer environment
    Publication number: 20050239022
    Abstract: A method for providing knowledge transfer between a Master Teacher and a student. The method includes: providing a prompting question to the student, wherein the prompting question is selected from one or more knowledge transfer questions; receiving an utterance from the student; determining if a match exists between the utterance and the prompting question; and if a match exists, playing a knowledge transfer content sequence associated with the matched prompting question.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: William Harless, Michael Harless, Marcia Zier