Patents by Inventor Pious Kurian
Pious Kurian 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: 12187959Abstract: A polymer composition has been developed that comprising an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an aqueous phase comprising water and an emulsifying surfactant having a cloud point of less than 80° C. and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of greater than or equal to 8, and an oil phase comprising a high molecular weight oil-soluble polymer, wherein the oil-soluble polymer comprises a copolymer derived from reaction of a hydrophobic monomer and an ionizable monomer in a weight ratio from about 999:1 to about 80:20. Methods of using the compositions for drag reduction and corrosion inhibition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: ChampionX LLCInventors: Kerry Charles Brinkman, Izabela A. Owsik, Chad Gilmer, Anoop Chengara, Pious Kurian, Tri T. Phan, Jeremy Moloney, Michael Cash
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Publication number: 20240034922Abstract: A polymer composition has been developed that comprising an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an aqueous phase comprising water and an emulsifying surfactant having a cloud point of less than 80° C. and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of greater than or equal to 8, and an oil phase comprising a high molecular weight oil-soluble polymer, wherein the oil-soluble polymer comprises a copolymer derived from reaction of a hydrophobic monomer and an ionizable monomer in a weight ratio from about 999:1 to about 80:20. Methods of using the compositions for drag reduction and corrosion inhibition are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Kerry Charles Brinkman, Izabela A. Owsik, Chad Gilmer, Anoop Chengara, Pious Kurian, Tri T. Phan, Jeremy Moloney, Michael Cash
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Patent number: 11708426Abstract: A continuous inverse emulsion polymerization process may involve combining an aqueous monomer composition with an oil composition in a premix vessel and allowing the aqueous monomer composition to interact with the oil composition in the premix vessel for a period of time effective to form a stable pre-emulsion. The stable pre-emulsion may then be homogenized to form a homogenized emulsion that is then polymerized to form a water-in-oil inverse emulsion polymer. By forming a stable pre-emulsion that is then homogenized, the resulting water-in-oil inverse emulsion polymer may have uniform and consistent polymer size distribution.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: CHAMPIONX USA Inc.Inventors: John M. Kasmark, Pious Kurian, Thomas Michael Weathers, Jr., David Israel Mendoza Serrano, Christopher L. Lancaster
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Patent number: 11597864Abstract: Described are methods and compositions for treating a subterranean formation. The method comprising introducing into the subterranean formation via a well-bore a diverter composition, the diverter composition comprising a combination of at least one deformable particle and at least one non-deformable particle; and allowing the diverter composition to block the flow of at least a portion of a treatment fluid from a first location within the well-bore to a second location.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: CHAMPIONX USA INC.Inventors: Daniel Dreyer, Vyacheslav Boyraskikh, Yuntao Thomas Hu, Pious Kurian, Joseph Paul Street, Narongsak Tonmukayakul, Kin-Tai Chang
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Patent number: 11332563Abstract: Copolymers and compositions containing copolymers having advantageous viscosity, friction reduction, dissolution, pH-stability, and temperature-stability are provided. These copolymers can be used as rheology modifiers for oil field applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Paul Joseph Zinn, En-Wei Lin, Heinrich Enoch Bode, Mario Roberto Rojas, Christopher Steven Popeney, Pious Kurian
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Patent number: 11220624Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof are provided, the compounds comprising a hydrophobically modified polyelectrolyte comprising a nonionic monomer, an ionic monomer, a monomer having the structure of Formula 1, and a monomer having the structure of Formula 2, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, and R7 are independently hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, substituted alkyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, aryl, or alkaryl; R4 is linear C3 to C30 alkyl; R8 is branched C3 to C30 alkyl; X1 and X2 are independently —C(O)O—, —C(O)NR9—, —O—, —C(R9)2O—, -arylene-, -arylene-C(R9)2O—, -arylene-C(R9)2N(R10)— or -arylene-C(R9)2N+(R10)2—; R9 and R10 is independently hydrogen or a C1 to C4 alkyl; and wherein a molar ratio of the monomer of Formula 1 to the monomer of Formula 2 is from about 1.5:1 to about 15:1. The compounds are useful as viscosifying agents in oil and gas applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: Christopher Steven Popeney, En-Wei Lin, Paul Joseph Zinn, Pious Kurian, Heinrich Enoch Bode
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Patent number: 11167257Abstract: Surfactants capable of releasing and/or dissolving polymers to form water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer solutions are disclosed. In addition, polymer compositions containing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising the surfactant are provided and can be used, for example, in methods of dissolving a polymer. These surfactants and polymer compositions can be used in various industries including for water clarification, papermaking, sewage and industrial water treatment, drilling mud stabilizers, and enhanced oil recovery.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Braden, Ashish Dhawan, Wesley L. Whipple, Pious Kurian
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Patent number: 11142680Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparation and use for controlled release solid scale inhibitors used in hydraulic fracturing operations in oil and gas wells. The controlled release scale inhibitors comprise amorphous glass which is a reaction product of a phosphorus-containing compound, a calcium-containing compound, a magnesium-containing compound and base. The composition has a predetermined dissolution rate for controlled release of scale inhibitors in induced hydraulic fractures in hydraulic fracturing treatment of oil or gas wells.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: Daniel Robert Dreyer, Thomas Smith, Pious Kurian
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Patent number: 11136493Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and friction-reducers for decreasing the friction of a fluid. More specifically, the method comprises contacting a friction-reducer to reduce the friction of a fluid flowing in a conduit. The friction-reducer comprises an emulsion polymer, comprising polyanion, polycation, and polynonionic monomers, and a highly concentrated salt solution.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: Analette I. Lopez, Kin-Tai Chang, Pious Kurian
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Publication number: 20210292444Abstract: A continuous inverse emulsion polymerization process may involve combining an aqueous monomer composition with an oil composition in a premix vessel and allowing the aqueous monomer composition to interact with the oil composition in the premix vessel for a period of time effective to form a stable pre-emulsion. The stable pre-emulsion may then be homogenized to form a homogenized emulsion that is then polymerized to form a water-in-oil inverse emulsion polymer. By forming a stable pre-emulsion that is then homogenized, the resulting water-in-oil inverse emulsion polymer may have uniform and consistent polymer size distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: John M. Kasmark, Pious Kurian, Thomas Michael Weathers, JR., David Israel Mendoza Serrano, Christopher L. Lancaster
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Publication number: 20210122967Abstract: Described are methods and compositions for treating a subterranean formation. The method comprising introducing into the subterranean formation via a well-bore a diverter composition, the diverter composition comprising a combination of at least one deformable particle and at least one non-deformable particle; and allowing the diverter composition to block the flow of at least a portion of a treatment fluid from a first location within the well-bore to a second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Daniel Dreyer, Vyacheslav Boyraskikh, Yuntao Thomas Hu, Pious Kurian, Joseph Paul Street, Narongsak Tonmukayakul, Kin-Tai Chang
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Patent number: 10883036Abstract: Described are methods and compositions for treating a subterranean formation. The method comprising introducing into the subterranean formation via a well-bore a diverter composition, the diverter composition comprising a combination of at least one deformable particle and at least one non-deformable particle; and allowing the diverter composition to block the flow of at least a portion of a treatment fluid from a first location within the well-bore to a second location.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: Daniel Dreyer, Vyacheslav Boyraskikh, Yuntao Thomas Hu, Pious Kurian, Joseph Paul Street, Narongsak Tonmukayakul, Kin-Tai Chang
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Patent number: 10655080Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the method of using corn syrup to improve the inversion properties of water-in-oil (w/o) friction reducing polymers.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Maya El Ojaimi, Joseph Paul Street, Pious Kurian
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Publication number: 20200031968Abstract: Copolymers and compositions containing copolymers having advantageous viscosity, friction reduction, dissolution, pH-stability, and temperature-stability are provided. These copolymers can be used as rheology modifiers for oil field applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Paul Joseph Zinn, En-Wei Lin, Heinrich Enoch Bode, Mario Roberto Rojas, Christopher Steven Popeney, Pious Kurian
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Publication number: 20200032133Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof are provided, the compounds comprising a hydrophobically modified polyelectrolyte comprising a nonionic monomer, an ionic monomer, a monomer having the structure of Formula 1, and a monomer having the structure of Formula 2, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, and R7 are independently hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, substituted alkyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, aryl, or alkaryl; R4 is linear C3 to C30 alkyl; R8 is branched C3 to C30 alkyl; X1 and X2 are independently —C(O)O—, —C(O)NR9—, —O—, —C(R9)2O—, -arylene-, -arylene-C(R9)2O—, -arylene-C(R9)2N(R10)— or -arylene-C(R9)2N+(R10)2—; R9 and R10 is independently hydrogen or a C1 to C4 alkyl; and wherein a molar ratio of the monomer of Formula 1 to the monomer of Formula 2 is from about 1.5:1 to about 15:1. The compounds are useful as viscosifying agents in oil and gas applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Christopher Steven Popeney, En-Wei Lin, Paul Joseph Zinn, Pious Kurian, Heinrich Enoch Bode
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Publication number: 20190201858Abstract: Surfactants capable of releasing and/or dissolving polymers to form water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer solutions are disclosed. In addition, polymer compositions containing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising the surfactant are provided and can be used, for example, in methods of dissolving a polymer. These surfactants and polymer compositions can be used in various industries including for water clarification, papermaking, sewage and industrial water treatment, drilling mud stabilizers, and enhanced oil recovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Michael L. Braden, Ashish Dhawan, Wesley L. Whipple, Pious Kurian
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Publication number: 20190161670Abstract: Described are methods and compositions for treating a subterranean formation. The method comprising introducing into the subterranean formation via a well-bore a diverter composition, the diverter composition comprising a combination of at least one deformable particle and at least one non-deformable particle; and allowing the diverter composition to block the flow of at least a portion of a treatment fluid from a first location within the well-bore to a second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Daniel Dreyer, Vyacheslav Boyraskikh, Yuntao Thomas Hu, Pious Kurian, Joseph Paul Street, Narongsak Tonmukayakul, Kin-Tai Chang
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Patent number: 10240081Abstract: Disclosed herein are crosslinker compositions for aqueous hydroxyl functional polymers. The compositions include at least one borate species, about 0.05 wt % to 10 wt % of a synthetic layered silicate, and a water source. The compositions are characterized by shelf stability, wherein the sparingly soluble borate does not undergo sedimentation. The crosslinker compositions are usefully added to aqueous polymer solutions of hydroxyl functional polymers to form injectable compositions for hydraulic fracturing.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Olga Shchepelina, Houston Perry, Pious Kurian
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Patent number: 10190055Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods for resolving water and oil emulsions in the produced fluid of an oil production system comprising adding a structured copolymer reverse emulsion breaker to the produced fluid of the crude oil production system in an amount effective for resolving an oil-in-water emulsion. In particular, these methods for resolving an oil-in-water emulsion can be used in separation processes where the oil and solids in the produced fluid are separated from the produced water in the produced fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Vittoria Balsamo De Hernandez, Jenny L. Phan, Pious Kurian
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Patent number: 10081758Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparation and use for controlled release scale inhibitors used in hydraulic fracturing operations in oil and gas wells. The controlled release scale inhibitors comprise modified polyphosphate glasses having predetermined dissolution rates for controlled release of chemical inhibitors in induced hydraulic fractures in hydraulic fracturing treatment of oil and/or gas wells.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Dreyer, Pious Kurian