Patents by Inventor Ron Crook

Ron Crook 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).

  • Method and apparatus for removing cuttings
    Patent number: 6840337
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing cuttings in a deviated borehole using drilling fluids. The apparatus includes a pipe string and a bottom hole assembly having a down hole motor and bit for drilling the borehole. The pipe string has one end attached to the bottom hole assembly and does not rotate during drilling. The apparatus and methods raise at least a portion of the pipe string in the deviated borehole to remove cuttings from underneath the pipe string portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Terry, Carey J. Naquin, Patrick Laursen, James Estep, Martin Paulk, E. Alan Coats, Ron Crook, Rickey L. Morgan
  • Foamed fracturing fluids, additives and methods of fracturing subterranean zones
    Patent number: 6734146
    Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally safe foamed fracturing fluids, additives for foaming and stabilizing foamed fracturing fluids and methods of fracturing subterranean zones. The foamed fracturing fluids of this invention are basically comprised of water, a gelling agent for forming the water into gelled water and increasing the viscosity thereof, sufficient gas to form a foam, and an effective amount of an additive for foaming and stabilizing the gelled water comprised of hydrolyzed keratin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Ron Crook, Karen L. King
  • Method and apparatus for removing cuttings
    Publication number: 20040040749
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing cuttings in a deviated borehole using drilling fluids. The apparatus includes a pipe string and a bottom hole assembly having a down hole motor and bit for drilling the borehole. The pipe string has one end attached to the bottom hole assembly and does not rotate during drilling. The apparatus and methods raise at least a portion of the pipe string in the deviated borehole to remove cuttings from underneath the pipe string portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Terry, Carey J. Naquin, Patrick Laursen, James Estep, Martin Paulk, E. Alan Coats, Ron Crook, Rickey L. Morgan
  • Foamed fracturing fluids, additives and methods of fracturing subterranean zones
    Publication number: 20030004067
    Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally safe foamed fracturing fluids, additives for foaming and stabilizing foamed fracturing fluids and methods of fracturing subterranean zones. The foamed fracturing fluids of this invention are basically comprised of water, a gelling agent for forming the water into gelled water and increasing the viscosity thereof, sufficient gas to form a foam, and an effective amount of an additive for foaming and stabilizing the gelled water comprised of hydrolyzed keratin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Ron Crook, Karen L. King
  • Foamed fracturing fluids, additives and methods of fracturing subterranean zones
    Patent number: 6454008
    Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally safe foamed fracturing fluids, additives for foaming and stabilizing foamed fracturing fluids and methods of fracturing subterranean zones. The foamed fracturing fluids of this invention are basically comprised of water, a gelling agent for forming the water into gelled water and increasing the viscosity thereof, sufficient gas to form a foam, and an effective amount of an additive for foaming and stabilizing the gelled water comprised of hydrolyzed keratin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Ron Crook, Karen L. King
  • Foamed fracturing fluids, additives and methods of fracturing subterranean zones
    Publication number: 20020092652
    Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally safe foamed fracturing fluids, additives for foaming and stabilizing foamed fracturing fluids and methods of fracturing subterranean zones. The foamed fracturing fluids of this invention are basically comprised of water, a gelling agent for forming the water into gelled water and increasing the viscosity thereof, sufficient gas to form a foam, and an effective amount of an additive for foaming and stabilizing the gelled water comprised of hydrolyzed keratin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Jiten Chatterji, Ron Crook, Karen L. King