Patents by Inventor Paul DeVille

Paul DeVille 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: 10259983
    Abstract: Methods and systems of treating a well are provided. A method comprises providing a packer fluid comprising a fluorous oil; and introducing the packer fluid into a wellbore. The method further comprises introducing the packer fluid into the wellbore may further comprise introducing the packer fluid into a volume above a packer and inside a casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Jay Paul Deville
  • Publication number: 20190040295
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation having one or more lost circulation zones comprising placing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a sealing composition into the wellbore, wherein the sealing composition comprises a latex and an accelerator and wherein the latex, the accelerator or both are encapsulated with an encapsulation material. A wellbore servicing fluid comprising a latex and an accelerator wherein the latex, the accelerator, or both are encapsulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles Braley, Anthony M. Badalamenti, Jay Paul Deville
  • Patent number: 10190033
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and systems of treating a well. A method may comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a fluorous oil external phase, a salt-free non-chloride containing internal phase, and a fluorous-based surfactant; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore. A treatment fluid composition may comprise a fluorous oil external phase, a salt-free non-chloride containing internal phase, and a fluorous-based surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Jay Paul Deville
  • Patent number: 10125300
    Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation having one or more lost circulation zones comprising placing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a sealing composition into the wellbore, wherein the sealing composition comprises a latex and an accelerator and wherein the latex, the accelerator or both are encapsulated with an encapsulation material. A wellbore servicing fluid comprising a latex and an accelerator wherein the latex, the accelerator, or both are encapsulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles Braley, Anthony M. Badalamenti, Jay Paul Deville
  • Patent number: 10119062
    Abstract: Certain invert emulsion treatment fluids and methods for use in subterranean formations Certain of those methods herein include: providing an invert emulsion treatment fluid that comprises an oleaginous external phase, and an internal phase that comprises one or more alcohols and one or more polar organic compounds that are soluble in the internal phase; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth William Pober, Jay Paul Deville, William Walter Shumway, Dale E. Jamison
  • Patent number: 10113098
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to compositions including a viscosifier polymer and a polyamine viscosity modifier and methods of using the same for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in a subterranean formation a composition including a viscosifier polymer and a polyamine viscosity modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Servives, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Weibin Zha, Jay Paul Deville, Hui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20180291252
    Abstract: Crosslinked polymers that may be useful, for example, as viscosifiers or fluid-loss control additives for well treatment and servicing fluids are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a crosslinked polymer composition comprising at least one polymer that comprise at least one N-vinyl lactam monomeric unit, and at least one crosslinker selected from the group consisting of: an acrylamide-based crosslinker, an acrylate-based crosslinker, an ester-based crosslinker, an amide-based crosslinker, any derivative thereof, and any combination thereof; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hui Zhou, Jay Paul Deville, Chesnee Lae Davis
  • Publication number: 20180265761
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to constitutionally dynamic polymer for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation, the method including placing in the subterranean formation a composition including a constitutionally dynamic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Boul, Jay Paul Deville
  • Patent number: 10072201
    Abstract: Among the methods provided is a method comprising: providing an invert emulsion fluid formed by combining components that comprise: an oil-based continuous phase; an aqueous discontinuous phase; and a glycol ether additive that comprises a glycol ether and using the invert emulsion fluid to drill at least a portion of a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Wayne Livanec, Jay Paul Deville, Chesnee Lae Davis, Jonathan Paul Walker
  • Publication number: 20180237680
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to core-shell particles for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in the subterranean formation a composition including a core-shell particle including a hydrophilic core and a hydrophobic shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Hall, Jay Paul Deville, Mohammad Vatankhah Varnosfaderani, Sergey Sheyko
  • Publication number: 20180223180
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to wrinkled capsules for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in the subterranean formation a composition comprising at least one wrinkled capsule. The wrinkled capsule includes a hydrophobic core and a wrinkled shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Hall, Jay Paul Deville, Maria Ina, Sergey Sheyko, Michael Rubinstein
  • Patent number: 10017680
    Abstract: Crosslinked polymers that may be useful, for example, as viscosifiers or fluid-loss control additives for well treatment and servicing fluids are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a crosslinked polymer composition comprising at least one polymer that comprise at least one N-vinyl lactam monomeric unit, and at least one crosslinker selected from the group consisting of: an acrylamide-based crosslinker, an acrylate-based crosslinker, an ester-based crosslinker, an amide-based crosslinker, any derivative thereof, and any combination thereof; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Zhou, Jay Paul Deville, Chesnee Lae Davis
  • Patent number: 9926481
    Abstract: Systems and methods for drilling in a subterranean formation are disclosed. A method comprises providing a drilling fluid, wherein the drilling fluid comprises an aqueous fluid; a first polymer comprising 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, vinylpyrrolidinone, pentaerythritol allyl ether, and methylenebisacrylamide; and a second polymer comprising acrylate, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, methacrylic acid, and allyloxy 2-hydroxy propane sulfonic acid. The method further comprises placing the drilling fluid into the subterranean formation and drilling a wellbore in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Weibin Zha, Jay Paul Deville
  • Publication number: 20180010031
    Abstract: Systems and methods for drilling in a subterranean formation are disclosed. A method comprises providing a drilling fluid, wherein the drilling fluid comprises an aqueous fluid; a first polymer comprising 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, vinylpyrrolidinone, pentaerythritol allyl ether, and methylenebisacrylamide; and a second polymer comprising acrylate. 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, methacrylic acid, and allyloxy 2-hydroxy propane sulfonic acid. The method further comprises placing the drilling fluid into the subterranean formation and drilling a wellbore in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Weibin Zha, Jay Paul Deville
  • Patent number: 9863211
    Abstract: A method relating to perforation operations, which comprises introducing a wettability altering fluid into a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation such that the wettability altering fluid seeps into the subterranean formation. Subsequent to introducing the wettability altering fluid, a fluid loss pill is introduced into the wellbore such that seepage of fluid between the wellbore and the subterranean formation is inhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Pubudu H Gamage, William Walter Shumway, Jay Paul Deville
  • Publication number: 20170369760
    Abstract: Certain invert emulsion treatment fluids for use in subterranean formations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an invert emulsion treatment fluid that comprises an oleaginous external phase, and an internal phase that comprises one or more alcohols and one or more polar organic compounds that are soluble in the internal phase; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth William Pober, Jay Paul Deville, William Walter Shumway, Dale E. Jamison
  • Patent number: 9845647
    Abstract: Treatment fluids comprising viscosifiers and filtration control agents that may be useful at high temperatures and methods for using the treatment fluids to treat subterranean formations are provided herein. A method of treating a subterranean formation comprising: providing a treatment fluid comprising: an aqueous base fluid, a tetrapolymer that comprises at least one monomer, and a graft copolymer that comprises: a backbone comprising a lignite, and at least one monomer; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Jay Paul Deville
  • Publication number: 20170327724
    Abstract: Methods and systems of treating a well are provided. A method comprises providing a packer fluid comprising a fluorous oil; and introducing the packer fluid into a wellbore. The method further comprises introducing the packer fluid into the wellbore may further comprise introducing the packer fluid into a volume above a packer and inside a casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Jay Paul Deville
  • Publication number: 20170327734
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to crosslinked polymers including sulfonic acid groups or salts or esters thereof as viscosifiers and fluid loss additives for subterranean treatment. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in a subterranean formation a composition including a crosslinked viscosifier polymer including an ethylene repeating unit including an —S(O)2OR1 group wherein at each occurrence R1 is independently chosen from —H, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C20)hydrocarbyl, and a counterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Zhou, Weibin Zha, Jay Paul Deville
  • Publication number: 20170283679
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and systems of treating a well. A method may comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a fluorous oil external phase, a salt-free non-chloride containing internal phase, and a fluorous-based surfactant; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore. A treatment fluid composition may comprise a fluorous oil external phase, a salt-free non-chloride containing internal phase, and a fluorous-based surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Kay Ann Galindo, Jay Paul Deville