Patents by Inventor Robert Michael Enick

Robert Michael Enick 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: 10457857
    Abstract: Methods for fracking, particularly dry fracking, comprising the use of surfactants for preparation of substantially water-free carbon dioxide in oil foams are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert James Perry, Robert Michael Enick, Jason Jiwoo Lee, Eric Beckman
  • Publication number: 20180044573
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for fracking, particularly dry fracking, comprising the use of surfactants of Formula I, II, III, IV or V for preparation of substantially water-free carbon dioxide in oil foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Robert James Perry, Robert Michael Enick, Jason Jiwoo Lee, Eric Beckman
  • Patent number: 9777122
    Abstract: A silicone polymer is provided, modified with at least one functional group from the class of anthraquinone amide groups; anthraquinone sulfonamide groups; thioxanthone amide groups; or thioxanthone sulfone amide groups. The polymer can be combined with a hydrocarbon solvent or with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2), and is very effective for increasing the viscosity of either medium. A process for the recovery of oil from a subterranean, oil-bearing formation is also described, using supercritical carbon dioxide modified with the functionalized silicone polymer. A process for extracting natural gas or oil from a bedrock-shale formation is also described, again using the modified silicone polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael Joseph O'Brien, Robert James Perry, Robert Michael Enick, Jason Jiwoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20160297934
    Abstract: A silicone polymer is provided, modified with at least one functional group from the class of anthraquinone amide groups; anthraquinone sulfonamide groups; thioxanthone amide groups; or thioxanthone sulfone amide groups. The polymer can be combined with a hydrocarbon solvent or with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2), and is very effective for increasing the viscosity of either medium. A process for the recovery of oil from a subterranean, oil-bearing formation is also described, using supercritical carbon dioxide modified with the functionalized silicone polymer. A process for extracting natural gas or oil from a bedrock-shale formation is also described, again using the modified silicone polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Joseph O'Brien, Robert James Perry, Robert Michael Enick, Jason Jiwoo Lee