Patents by Inventor Natalie Forbes

Natalie Forbes 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).

  • DILUTED MICROEMULSIONS WITH LOW SURFACE TENSIONS
    Publication number: 20220073812
    Abstract: Compositions relating to microemulsions or diluted microemulsions for treating gas wells having wellbores and methods related to treating gas wells having wellbores using the same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsions or diluted microemulsions have an especially low surface tension at a gas well bottom hole temperature and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
  • Diluted microemulsions with low surface tensions
    Patent number: 11180690
    Abstract: Compositions relating to microemulsions or diluted microemulsions for treating gas wells having wellbores and methods related to treating gas wells having wellbores using the same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsions or diluted microemulsions have an especially low surface tension at a gas well bottom hole temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20210340435
    Abstract: Emulsion or microemulsion for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore are provided, and related methods. In some embodiments, the emulsion or microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase; a surfactant; and a non-aqueous phase comprising a first type of solvent and a second type of solvent. In some embodiments, the first type of solvent is a long chain hydrocarbon. In some embodiments, the second type of solvent is an oxygenated solvent. The emulsion or microemulsion may comprise additional components (e.g., at least one type of co-solvent).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Paul Ashcraft, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Lakia M. Champagne, Natalie Forbes
  • Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
    Patent number: 11053433
    Abstract: Emulsion or microemulsion for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore are provided, and related methods. In some embodiments, the emulsion or microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase; a surfactant; and a non-aqueous phase comprising a first type of solvent and a second type of solvent. In some embodiments, the first type of solvent is a long chain hydrocarbon. In some embodiments, the second type of solvent is an oxygenated solvent. The emulsion or microemulsion may comprise additional components (e.g., at least one type of co-solvent).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Paul Ashcraft, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Lakia M. Champagne, Natalie Forbes
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20200157412
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations, and methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Natalie Forbes
  • DILUTED MICROEMULSIONS WITH LOW SURFACE TENSIONS
    Publication number: 20190284467
    Abstract: Compositions relating to microemulsions or diluted microemulsions for treating gas wells having wellbores and methods related to treating gas wells having wellbores using the same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the microemulsions or diluted microemulsions have an especially low surface tension at a gas well bottom hole temperature and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Forbes, James Silas, Randal M. Hill
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
    Publication number: 20190169492
    Abstract: Emulsion or microemulsion for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore are provided, and related methods. In some embodiments, the emulsion or microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase; a surfactant; and a non-aqueous phase comprising a first type of solvent and a second type of solvent. In some embodiments, the first type of solvent is a long chain hydrocarbon. In some embodiments, the second type of solvent is an oxygenated solvent. The emulsion or microemulsion may comprise additional components (e.g., at least one type of co-solvent).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Flotek Chemistry, LLC
    Inventors: Randal M. Hill, Paul Ashcraft, Angus Fursdon-Welsh, Lakia M. Champagne, Natalie Forbes