Patents by Inventor Peter A. Webber

Peter A. Webber 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).

  • Corrosion inhibitors and kinetic hydrate inhibitors
    Patent number: 11125690
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor and kinetic hydrate inhibitor formulations, and methods of using each are provided. Each formulation optionally includes a fluorophore, which can be used to fluorometrically control dosage of each formulation into an aqueous liquid utilized in a downhole application, thereby providing improved precision of dosage into aqueous liquids having relatively high turbidity, and consequently relatively high light absorbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Issa Abla, Jeffery Dennis Breshears, John E. Hoots, Jeremy Moloney, Allan Scott, Peter A. Webber
  • Corrosion Inhibitors and Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitors
    Publication number: 20200166458
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor and kinetic hydrate inhibitor formulations, and methods of using each are provided. Each formulation optionally includes a fluorophore, which can be used to fluorometrically control dosage of each formulation into an aqueous liquid utilized in a downhole application, thereby providing improved precision of dosage into aqueous liquids having relatively high turbidity, and consequently relatively high light absorbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Issa Abla, Jeffery Dennis Breshears, John E. Hoots, Jeremy Moloney, Allan Scott, Peter A. Webber
  • Corrosion inhibitors and kinetic hydrate inhibitors
    Patent number: 10466175
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor and kinetic hydrate inhibitor formulations, and methods of using each are provided. Each formulation optionally includes a fluorophore, which can be used to fluorometrically control dosage of each formulation into an aqueous liquid utilized in a downhole application, thereby providing improved precision of dosage into aqueous liquids having relatively high turbidity, and consequently relatively high light absorbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Issa Abla, Jeffery Dennis Breshears, John E. Hoots, Jeremy Moloney, Allan Scott, Peter A. Webber
  • Anti-agglomerants for controlling gas hydrates
    Patent number: 10281086
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to one or more compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of gas hydrate agglomerates in a fluid. The fluid may be contained, for example, in an oil or gas pipeline or refinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Sahana Nagappayya
  • Quaternary and cationic ammonium surfactants as corrosion inhibitors
    Patent number: 10006128
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are corrosion inhibiting compounds and compositions useful in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compounds and compositions as corrosion inhibitors, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Peter G. Conrad, Austen K. Flatt, Victor V. Keasler
  • ANTI-AGGLOMERANTS FOR CONTROLLING GAS HYDRATES
    Publication number: 20160348848
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to one or more compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of gas hydrate agglomerates in a fluid. The fluid may be contained, for example, in an oil or gas pipeline or refinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Sahana Nagappayya
  • Composition and method for reducing hydrate agglomeration
    Patent number: 9505707
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a composition and method of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in a fluid comprising water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbon. The composition comprises the following formula and the method comprises adding to the fluid an effective anti-agglomerant amount of any of the following formula and optionally salts thereof. R1, R2, and R3 are each independently CnH2n+1 or benzyl. R4 is C4-C20 alkyl or alkenyl. n is an integer from 0 to 10. X? is a counterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: NALCO Company
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Peter G. Conrad, Austen K. Flatt
  • Composition and method for reducing hydrate agglomeration
    Patent number: 9458373
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in fluids including water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbons are disclosed. The compositions may include counterions, such as halides or carboxylates. The compositions may also include a thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor, a kinetic hydrate inhibitor, an additional anti-agglomerant, an asphaltene inhibitor, a paraffin inhibitor, a corrosion inhibitor, a scale inhibitor, an emulsifier, a water clarifier, a dispersant, an emulsion breaker, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Peter A. Webber
  • Corrosion Inhibitors and Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitors
    Publication number: 20160231247
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor and kinetic hydrate inhibitor formulations, and methods of using each are provided. Each formulation optionally includes a fluorophore, which can be used to fluorometrically control dosage of each formulation into an aqueous liquid utilized in a downhole application, thereby providing improved precision of dosage into aqueous liquids having relatively high turbidity, and consequently relatively high light absorbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Issa Abla, Jeffery Dennis Breshears, John E. Hoots, Jeremy Moloney, Allan Scott, Peter A. Webber
  • Anti-agglomerants for controlling gas hydrates
    Patent number: 9410073
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to one or more compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of gas hydrate agglomerates in a fluid. The fluid may be contained, for example, in an oil or gas pipeline or refinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Sahana Nagappayya
  • Compositions for inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates
    Patent number: 9212305
    Abstract: A composition comprising the following formula and optionally salts thereof is disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Erick J. Acosta, Peter A. Webber
  • ANTI-AGGLOMERANTS FOR CONTROLLING GAS HYDRATES
    Publication number: 20150148266
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to one or more compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of gas hydrate agglomerates in a fluid. The fluid may be contained, for example, in an oil or gas pipeline or refinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Sahana Nagappayya
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING THE FORMATION OF HYDRATE AGGLOMERATES
    Publication number: 20140106991
    Abstract: A composition comprising the following formula and optionally salts thereof is disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Eric J. Acosta, Peter A. Webber
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HYDRATE AGGLOMERATION
    Publication number: 20140094393
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in fluids including water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbons are disclosed. The compositions may include counterions, such as halides or carboxylates. The compositions may also include a thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor, a kinetic hydrate inhibitor, an additional anti-agglomerant, an asphaltene inhibitor, a paraffin inhibitor, a corrosion inhibitor, a scale inhibitor, an emulsifier, a water clarifier, a dispersant, an emulsion breaker, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter A. Webber
  • QUATERNARY AND CATIONIC AMMONIUM SURFACTANTS AS CORROSION INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20140091262
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are corrosion inhibiting compounds and compositions useful in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compounds and compositions as corrosion inhibitors, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Peter G. Conrad, Austen K. Flatt, Victor V. Keasler
  • Composition and method for reducing hydrate agglomeration
    Patent number: 8618025
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a composition and method of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in a fluid comprising water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbon comprising adding to the fluid an effective anti-agglomerant amount of the following formula and optionally salts thereof: wherein each R1 is independently absent, C1-C10 alkyl, benzyl, or H; wherein R2 is C1-C10 alkyl; wherein R3 C1-C10 alkyl; and wherein R4 is C4-C22 alkyl or alkenyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventor: Peter A. Webber
  • Compositions containing amide surfactants and methods for inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates
    Patent number: 8288323
    Abstract: One or more compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in a fluid comprising water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbon are disclosed. The fluid can be contained in an oil or gas pipeline or refinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Erick J. Acosta, Peter A. Webber
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HYDRATE AGGLOMERATION
    Publication number: 20120161070
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a composition and method of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in a fluid comprising water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbon. The composition comprises the following formula and the method comprises adding to the fluid an effective anti-agglomerant amount of any of the following formula and optionally salts thereof. R1, R2, and R3 are each independently CnH2n+1 or benzyl. R4 is C4-C20 alkyl or alkenyl. n is an integer from 0 to 10. X? is a counterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Peter A. Webber, Peter G. Conrad, Austen K. Flatt
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HYDRATE AGGLOMERATION
    Publication number: 20120157351
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a composition and method of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in a fluid comprising water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbon comprising adding to the fluid an effective anti-agglomerant amount of the following formula and optionally salts thereof: wherein each R1 is independently absent, C1-C10 alkyl, benzyl, or H; wherein R2 is C1-C10 alkyl; wherein R3 C1-C10 alkyl; and wherein R4 is C4-C22 alkyl or alkenyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Peter A. Webber
  • Corrosion inhibitors containing amide surfactants for a fluid
    Patent number: 7989403
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion in a fluid is disclosed. The method comprises: adding to the fluid an effective corrosion inhibiting amount of a synergist, a synergist when H2S is present in the fluid, or no synergist when H2S is present in the fluid, and a composition comprising specified following formula and optionally salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Erick J. Acosta, Peter A. Webber, Keith A. Monk