Patents by Inventor Pauline Akinyi Otieno
Pauline Akinyi Otieno 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).
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Patent number: 11932806Abstract: Embodiments relate to cementing operations and, in certain embodiments, to passivated cement accelerators and methods of using passivated cement accelerators in subterranean formations. An embodiment may comprise a method of cementing comprising: providing a cement composition comprising cement, water, and a passivated cement accelerator; and allowing the cement composition to set.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Kyriacos Agapiou, Samuel Jason Lewis
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Publication number: 20220267663Abstract: Embodiments relate to cementing operations and, in certain embodiments, to passivated cement accelerators and methods of using passivated cement accelerators in subterranean formations. An embodiment may comprise a method of cementing comprising: providing a cement composition comprising cement, water, and a passivated cement accelerator; and allowing the cement composition to set.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Kyriacos Agapiou, Samuel Jason Lewis
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Patent number: 11352543Abstract: Cement compositions for primary cementing of well bores where a liquid mixture of pre-hydrated cementitious particles are combined with cement particles to form a cement composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Kyriacos Agapiou, Samuel Jason Lewis
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Patent number: 11326417Abstract: Some aspects of what is described here relate to analyzing a well cement slurry. In some aspects, a well cement slurry is mixed in a mixer under a plurality of conditions. The plurality of conditions correspond to a plurality of distinct Reynolds number values for the well cement slurry in the mixer. Power number values associated with mixing the well cement slurry in the mixer under the plurality of conditions are identified. Each power number value is based on an amount of energy used to mix the well cement slurry under a respective one of the plurality of conditions. Values for parameters of a functional relationship between power number and Reynolds number are identified based on the power number values and the Reynolds number values for the plurality of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Vivek S. Goel, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Xueyu Pang, Thomas Singh Sodhi
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Patent number: 10717916Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying rheology of a cement slurry are described. Systems and methods may include a composition including at least one of: one or more polycarboxylate ethers (PCEs); one or more functionalized polyacrylamide co-polymers; and one or more polysaccharide biopolymers (BP).Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Pisklak, Sam J. Lewis, Peter James Boul, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Kyriacos Agapiou
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Publication number: 20190383116Abstract: Some aspects of what is described here relate to analyzing a well cement slurry. In some aspects, a well cement slurry is mixed in a mixer under a plurality of conditions. The plurality of conditions correspond to a plurality of distinct Reynolds number values for the well cement slurry in the mixer. Power number values associated with mixing the well cement slurry in the mixer under the plurality of conditions are identified. Each power number value is based on an amount of energy used to mix the well cement slurry under a respective one of the plurality of conditions. Values for parameters of a functional relationship between power number and Reynolds number are identified based on the power number values and the Reynolds number values for the plurality of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Vivek S. Goel, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Xueyu Pang, Thomas Singh Sodhi
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Patent number: 10450830Abstract: Some aspects of what is described here relate to analyzing a well cement slurry. In some aspects, a well cement slurry is mixed in a mixer under a plurality of conditions. The plurality of conditions correspond to a plurality of distinct Reynolds number values for the well cement slurry in the mixer. Power number values associated with mixing the well cement slurry in the mixer under the plurality of conditions are identified. Each power number value is based on an amount of energy used to mix the well cement slurry under a respective one of the plurality of conditions. Values for parameters of a functional relationship between power number and Reynolds number are identified based on the power number values and the Reynolds number values for the plurality of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Vivek S. Goel, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Xueyu Pang, Thomas Singh Sodhi
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Patent number: 10087358Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. The composition may comprise a set-delayed cement composition comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a cement set retarder, a synthetic smectite, and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Peter James Boul, Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno
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Patent number: 9920235Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions and methods of using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. In one embodiment, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation is described. The method may comprise providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; activating the set-delayed cement composition with a liquid additive to produce an activated cement composition, wherein the liquid additive comprises a monovalent salt, a polyphosphate, a dispersant, and water; and allowing the activated cement composition to set.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Peter James Boul, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Baya Adams, Cody Glenn Harris
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Patent number: 9878949Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions and methods of using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. An embodiment includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and a strength enhancer, wherein the strength enhancer comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of cement kiln dust, slag, amorphous silica, a pozzolan, and any combination thereof; introducing the cement composition into the subterranean formation; and allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Hallliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Juan Humberto Martinez, Samuel Jason Lewis, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Peter James Boul, Matthew Grady Kellum, Ronnie Glen Morgan
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Patent number: 9869155Abstract: Methods and systems directed to controlling the rheology of settable compositions in subterranean formations. Embodiments include a method of controlling the rheology of a set-delayed cement composition, the method comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; shearing the set-delayed cement composition in an amount sufficient to substantially prevent solids settling; storing the set-delayed cement in a pumpable fluid state for at least 1 day; activating the set-delayed cement composition; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Additional methods and systems are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Peter James Bou, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Lance Everett Brothers, Ronnie Glen Morgan
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Patent number: 9856167Abstract: Methods and compositions for cementing are disclosed. Embodiments include a method of cementing comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, a primary set retarder, a secondary set retarder; activating the set-delayed cement composition to produce an activated cement composition; introducing the activated cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the activated cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Peter James Boul, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Lance Everett Brothers
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Patent number: 9828541Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment a method a cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; foaming the set-delayed cement composition; activating the set-delayed cement composition; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Additional methods, foamed set-delayed cement composition, and systems for cementing are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis, Peter James Boul, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Lance Everett Brothers
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Patent number: 9808960Abstract: One example of correlating energy to mix well cement slurry under laboratory conditions to field conditions can be implemented as a method to determine energy to mix cement slurry. Electrical power supplied to an electric mixer in mixing a specified well cement slurry is measured. An energy to mix the specified well cement slurry is determined from the measuring. The determined energy to mix the specified well cement slurry and specifications of field equipment for use in mixing the specified well cement slurry at a well site are compared. The field equipment is a different configuration than the electric mixer. Based on the comparing, it is determined whether the well cement slurry needs redesigning according to capabilities of the field equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Singh Sodhi, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Vivek S. Goel, Benjamin John Iverson
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Patent number: 9782914Abstract: One example of correlating energy to mix well cement slurry under laboratory conditions to field conditions can be implemented as a method to determine energy to mix cement slurry. Electrical power supplied to an electric mixer in mixing a specified well cement slurry is measured. An energy to mix the specified well cement slurry is determined from the measuring. The determined energy to mix the specified well cement slurry and specifications of field equipment for use in mixing the specified well cement slurry at a well site are compared. The field equipment is a different configuration than the electric mixer. Based on the comparing, it is determined whether the well cement slurry needs redesigning according to capabilities of the field equipment.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Singh Sodhi, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Vivek S. Goel, Benjamin John Iverson
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Patent number: 9771772Abstract: Methods may comprise providing a cement dry blend comprising a plurality of cement particles and a plurality of inert microparticles, wherein the inert microparticles have an average diameter at least about 3 times smaller than that of the average diameter of the cement particles; mixing water, a set retarding additive, and the cement dry blend to yield a cement slurry; storing the cement slurry; mixing a cement set accelerator into the cement slurry; introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set at a location within the wellbore, the subterranean formation, or both.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lance E. Brothers, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Peter James Boul, Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas J. Pisklak
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Publication number: 20170198547Abstract: Some aspects of what is described here relate to analyzing a well cement slurry. In some aspects, a well cement slurry is mixed in a mixer under a plurality of conditions. The plurality of conditions correspond to a plurality of distinct Reynolds number values for the well cement slurry in the mixer. Power number values associated with mixing the well cement slurry in the mixer under the plurality of conditions are identified. Each power number value is based on an amount of energy used to mix the well cement slurry under a respective one of the plurality of conditions. Values for parameters of a functional relationship between power number and Reynolds number are identified based on the power number values and the Reynolds number values for the plurality of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Vivek S. Goel, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Xueyu Pang, Thomas Singh Sodhi
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Publication number: 20170130119Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. The composition may comprise a set-delayed cement composition comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a cement set retarder, a synthetic smectite, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Peter James Boul, Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno
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Patent number: 9580638Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions and methods of using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. In one embodiment a method of cementing in a subterranean formation is described. The method comprises providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a cement set retarder, a synthetic smectite, and water; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Peter James Boul, Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno
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Publication number: 20170002257Abstract: Embodiments relate to cementing operations and, in certain embodiments, to passivated cement accelerators and methods of using passivated cement accelerators in subterranean formations. An embodiment may comprise a method of cementing comprising: providing a cement composition comprising cement, water, and a passivated cement accelerator; and allowing the cement composition to set.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Kyriacos Agapiou, Samuel Jason Lewis