Patents by Inventor Robert Ross Nellums

Robert Ross Nellums 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).

  • DISSOLVABLE EXPLOSIVE PROPPANT STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20210148209
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides composite structures and methods of use for delivering explosive proppant particles to a subterranean formation. The composite structure may comprise one or more packagings disposed about a plurality of explosive proppant particles. The explosive proppant may be become exposed and triggered to create micro-seismic events, which may be used to determine the subterranean formation geometry or other properties in the formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Joshua Stark, Lee J. Hall, Robert Ross Nellums
  • Mapping Fractures using Micro-Seismic Events
    Publication number: 20180203143
    Abstract: A method and system for mapping fractures in a subterranean formation by generating micro-seismic events within fractures using energetic fracturing fluid. The micro-seismic events may be generated by injecting reactive particles and explosive particles into the fractures. A triggering event may occur that allows the reactive particles to come into contact with a fluid within the fractures, causing energetic reactions. The explosive particles may detonate from the energy generated by the reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Hall, Travis Jay Swanson, Robert Ross Nellums