Patents by Inventor Terry Monroe

Terry Monroe 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).

  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS USING INORGANIC FIBERS IN INJECTED FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20150129216
    Abstract: A method of plugging an opening in a subterranean formation such as a fracture system is provided. A gel composition can be provided which includes an aqueous fluid, a cross-linkable polymer soluble in the aqueous fluid and a cross-linking agent. Inorganic fibers can be added to the gel composition. The gel composition can be injected into the opening in the subterranean formation. The gel composition can be cross-linked, and the opening can be plugged with the gel composition. In certain illustrative embodiments, the inorganic fibers can be mineral wool fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: SUMIT BHADURI, TERRY MONROE, QI QU, FREEMAN HILL
  • Method of forming temporary blocking gel containing guar derivative
    Patent number: 7347265
    Abstract: A high temperature blocking gel contains a blend of an aqueous fluid and carboxymethyl guar and a crosslinking agent. The gel exhibits excellent hydration capability in brines and positive viscosity generation and controls fluid loss from an oil well during drilling, completion and/or workover operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: BJ Services Company
    Inventors: Terry Monroe, Brian Evans, Hoang Le, Brian Beall
  • Method of forming temporary blocking gel containing guar derivative
    Publication number: 20050211435
    Abstract: A high temperature blocking gel contains a blend of an aqueous fluid and carboxymethyl guar and a crosslinking agent. The gel exhibits excellent hydration capability in brines and positive viscosity generation and controls fluid loss from an oil well during drilling, completion and/or workover operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Terry Monroe, Brian Evans, Hoang Le, Brian Beall