Patents by Inventor Monica Smith-Gonzalez

Monica Smith-Gonzalez 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 related to gelled layers in oil and/or gas wells
    Patent number: 10294757
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention of the formation, breakdown, and/or removal of gelled layers in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise a concentrate, as described in more detail herein, where the concentrate comprises two or more surfactants. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise an emulsion or a microemulsion. The emulsion or microemulsion may include a surfactant, optionally a solvent, and optionally a freezing point depression agent or other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Angus Fursdon-Welsh, James Silas, Monica Smith-Gonzalez
  • 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
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING A SURFACE AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160257911
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning a surface are generally provided. In some embodiments, a fluid comprising a solvent and a second component is provided. In some cases, the solvent is a terpene. The fluid generally has a flash point of at least about 140 ° F. In some cases, second component comprises an unsaturated alkyl ester at least 10 carbons in length. In certain embodiments, the method comprises contacting a surface with the fluid to remove heavy oil and/or asphaltenes from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Don Denison, Monica Smith-Gonzalez