Patents by Inventor Phillip D. Nguyen
Phillip D. Nguyen 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: 10815420Abstract: Proppants comprise crosslinked polymers for treatment of subterranean formations. The proppants may have a particle size less than or equal to 100 microns. A method of treating a subterranean formation includes placing a proppant including a crosslinked polymer in the subterranean formation. The placing may include placing the proppant in secondary fractures. Placing the proppant may avoid the closure of the secondary fractures.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mallikarjuna Shroff Rama, Sairam Eluru, Monica Dandawate, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20200148941Abstract: Methods of treating a subterranean formation include obtaining or providing compositions that include an alkenoate ester. The compositions also includes at least one of a dialkenyldihydrocarbylammonium halide and an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-substituted alkenamide. The methods also include placing the composition in a subterranean formation downhole. Methods of treating a subterranean formation include using a composition including a polymer that is a reaction product of a mixture including an alkenoate ester and at least one of a dialkenyldihydrocarbylammonium halide and an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-substituted alkenamide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Phillip D. Nguyen, Loan K. VO
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Patent number: 10545129Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes isolating a sample having a known volume and obtained near a reservoir that has a reserve; extracting hydrocarbons from the sample; and identifying data associated with the hydrocarbons. The data may include the volume of the extracted hydrocarbons. The method also includes using the data to estimate the reserve of the reservoir. The method can also include pulverizing the sample to release additional hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Phillip D. Nguyen, Loan K. Vo, Bradley J. Sparks, David Loveless, Douglas Everett Wyatt
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Patent number: 10378345Abstract: A method of mapping micro-fractures of a fracture network comprising: introducing a capsule or coated capsule or containment into the fracture network, where in the capsules or containment comprise an explosive substance and a plurality of micro-proppant; allowing initiation of the explosive substance of some or all of the plurality of the capsules to occur, wherein initiation of the explosive substance causes detonation of the explosive substance, and wherein the detonation produces one or more micro-seismic events; and causing or allowing at least a portion of the micro-proppant to enter one or more of the micro-fractures.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lee J. Hall, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 10259991Abstract: Multifunctional proppants made up of proppant particles that are at least partially coated by a biocide, a breaker, and a cross-linking agent. These components can be positioned around the proppant particles so they function in a sequential or time-release manner. The multifunctional proppants can be provided in fracturing fluids to form or maintain one or more fractures in a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore and which can minimize or inhibiting bacterial growth.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Prashnat D. Chopade, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20190106619Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method may comprise providing a proppant-free fracturing fluid; providing a proppant composition, wherein the proppant composition comprises proppant particulates and degradable thermoplastic particulates; introducing the proppant-free fracturing fluid into a subterranean formation at an injection rate above a fracture gradient to create or enhance at least one fracture in the subterranean formation; introducing the proppant composition into the at least one fracture; and allowing the proppant composition to form a proppant pack in the fracture, wherein the degradable thermoplastic particulates are degradable to generate voids in the proppant pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Phillip D Nguyen, Loan K Vo, Matthew Lewis Lahman
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Publication number: 20190040310Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method may comprise providing a concentrated proppant slurry comprising a slurry fluid and a proppant, preparing a fracturing fluid by combining components comprising the concentrated proppant slurry, a carrier fluid, and a dispersing agent, and introducing the fracturing fluid through a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation at an injection rate and pressure that is at or above the fracture gradient of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Loan Vo, Travis Hope Larsen, Dipti Singh, Phillip D Nguyen
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Publication number: 20190023977Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to proppants comprising crosslinked polymers for treatment of sub-terranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include placing a proppant including a crosslinked polymer in the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mallikarjuna SHROFF RAMA, Sairam ELURU, Monica DANDAWATE, Phillip D. NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20180086972Abstract: Multifunctional proppants made up of proppant particles that are at least partially coated by a biocide, a breaker, and a cross-linking agent. These components can be positioned around the proppant particles so they function in a sequential or time-release manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC.Inventors: Prashnat D. CHOPADE, Phillip D. NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20170350244Abstract: A method of mapping micro-fractures of a fracture network comprising: introducing a capsule or coated capsule or containment into the fracture network, where in the capsules or containment comprise an explosive substance and a plurality of micro-proppant; allowing initiation of the explosive substance of some or all of the plurality of the capsules to occur, wherein initiation of the explosive substance causes detonation of the explosive substance, and wherein the detonation produces one or more micro-seismic events; and causing or allowing at least a portion of the micro-proppant to enter one or more of the micro-fractures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Lee J. HALL, Phillip D. NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20170074852Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes isolating a sample having a known volume and obtained near a reservoir that has a reserve; extracting hydrocarbons from the sample; and identifying data associated with the hydrocarbons. The data may include the volume of the extracted hydrocarbons. The method also includes using the data to estimate the reserve of the reservoir. The method can also include pulverizing the sample to release additional hydrocarbons.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Phillip D. NGUYEN, Loan K. VO, Bradley J. SPARKS, David LOVELESS, Douglas Everett WYATT
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Patent number: 9102863Abstract: According to one aspect of the inventions, emulsion compositions are provided. Emulsions according to this aspect include: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. According to another aspect of the inventions, methods are provided for treating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9085726Abstract: According to one aspect of the inventions, emulsion compositions are provided. Emulsions according to this aspect include: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. According to another aspect of the inventions, methods are provided for treating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140228260Abstract: According to one aspect of the inventions, emulsion compositions are provided. Emulsions according to this aspect include: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. According to another aspect of the inventions, methods are provided for treating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140228259Abstract: According to one aspect of the inventions, emulsion compositions are provided. Emulsions according to this aspect include: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. According to another aspect of the inventions, methods are provided for treating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 8541348Abstract: Emulsions for use in a well including: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. Methods include the steps of: (a) forming an emulsion described above; and (b) introducing the emulsion into a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry Gale Gaskins, Jimmy D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20130130946Abstract: Emulsions for use in a well including: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. Methods include the steps of: (a) forming an emulsion described above; and (b) introducing the emulsion into a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 8404623Abstract: According to one aspect of the inventions, emulsion compositions are provided. Emulsions according to this aspect include: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. According to another aspect of the inventions, methods are provided for treating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20110015101Abstract: According to one aspect of the inventions, emulsion compositions are provided. Emulsions according to this aspect include: (a) a water-insoluble resinous material; (b) water; and (c) an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier comprises a non-ionic, a cationic, or a zwitterionic emulsifier; wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises the water; wherein a dispersed phase of the emulsion comprises the resinous material; wherein the dispersed phase is in the form of droplets having a size distribution range such that at least 50% of the droplets have a size of 0.5 micrometers-500 micrometers; wherein the resinous material of the droplets is in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the water; and wherein the composition of the droplets has a viscosity of less than 2,000 Poise measured at 20° F. According to another aspect of the inventions, methods are provided for treating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Ian D. Robb, Sherry G. Gaskins, Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100282465Abstract: Improved methods for consolidating particulates in subterranean formations wherein the particulates are consolidated using curable resins that require the use of a hardening agent in order to cure. The improved methods use an organosilane coupling agent to increase adhesion of the curable resin to inorganic surfaces, such as proppant particulates or rock surfaces, and to act as a resin hardening agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Jimmie D. Weaver, Phillip D. Nguyen