Patents by Inventor Thomas Jason Pisklak

Thomas Jason Pisklak 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).

  • EXTENDED-LIFE CALCIUM ALUMINOPHOSPHATE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20180171204
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for cementing are included. The method comprises providing an extended-life calcium aluminophosphate cement composition comprising calcium aluminate cement, a polyphosphate, water, and a cement set retarder. The method further comprises mixing the extended-life calcium aluminophosphate cement composition with a cement set activator to activate the extended-life calcium aluminophosphate cement composition, introducing the activated extended-life calcium aluminophosphate cement composition into a subterranean formation, and allowing the activated extended-life calcium aluminophosphate cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyriacos Agapiou, Samuel J. Lewis, Thomas Jason Pisklak
  • MITIGATION OF ANNULAR PRESSURE BUILD-UP USING TREATMENT FLUIDS COMPRISING CALCIUM ALUMINATE CEMENT
    Publication number: 20180171205
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for treating a well are included. A method comprises introducing a treatment fluid comprising a calcium aluminate cement, a cement set retarder, and water into a wellbore. The method further comprises removing a portion of the treatment fluid from the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak
  • PLUGGING AND ABANDONING A WELL USING EXTENDED-LIFE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20180163121
    Abstract: Methods and systems for plug-and-abandon applications are included. A method comprises providing an extended-life cement composition comprising calcium aluminate cement, water, and a cement set retarder. The method further comprises mixing the extended-life cement composition with a cement set activator to activate the extended-life cement composition, introducing the activated extended-life cement composition into a wellbore, and allowing the activated extended-life cement composition to set in the wellbore to form a plug in the wellbore. The plug has a permeability of less than 0.1 millidarcy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis
  • CONTROLLED ACTIVATION OF EXTENDED-LIFE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20180148629
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for cementing are included. The method comprises providing an extended-life cement composition comprising calcium-aluminate cement, water, a cement set retarder, and a delayed-release cement set activator. The method further comprises introducing the extended-life cement composition into a subterranean formation and allowing the extended-life cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. The extended-life cement composition has a thickening time of about two hours or longer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Samuel J. Lewis
  • Cement set activators for set-delayed cement compositions and associated methods
    Patent number: 9920235
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions and methods of using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. In one embodiment, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation is described. The method may comprise providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; activating the set-delayed cement composition with a liquid additive to produce an activated cement composition, wherein the liquid additive comprises a monovalent salt, a polyphosphate, a dispersant, and water; and allowing the activated cement composition to set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Boul, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Baya Adams, Cody Glenn Harris
  • Settable compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 9903177
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are settable compositions and methods of using settable compositions in a wellbore. In one embodiment a method of introducing a settable composition into a wellbore is described. The method comprises providing a settable composition comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and water. Introducing the settable composition into a wellbore. Allowing the settable composition to remain static in the wellbore, wherein the settable composition remains in a pumpable fluid state for a period of about 1 day or longer while static in the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyriacos Agapiou, Juan Humberto Martinez, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Vivek S. Goel, Lance Everett Brothers, Benjamin John Iverson
  • Set-Delayed Cement Compositions Comprising Pumice and Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20180044251
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of spraying a surface with a set-delayed cement. The method comprises providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; spraying a surface with the set-delayed cement composition; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Samuel Jason Lewis, Lance Everett Brothers
  • Set-delayed cement compositions comprising pumice and associated methods
    Patent number: 9878949
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cement compositions and methods of using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. An embodiment includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and a strength enhancer, wherein the strength enhancer comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of cement kiln dust, slag, amorphous silica, a pozzolan, and any combination thereof; introducing the cement composition into the subterranean formation; and allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Hallliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Juan Humberto Martinez, Samuel Jason Lewis, Lance Everett Brothers, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Peter James Boul, Matthew Grady Kellum, Ronnie Glen Morgan
  • Yielding of hydrated lime in set-delayed and other settable compositions
    Patent number: 9869155
    Abstract: Methods and systems directed to controlling the rheology of settable compositions in subterranean formations. Embodiments include a method of controlling the rheology of a set-delayed cement composition, the method comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; shearing the set-delayed cement composition in an amount sufficient to substantially prevent solids settling; storing the set-delayed cement in a pumpable fluid state for at least 1 day; activating the set-delayed cement composition; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Additional methods and systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Peter James Bou, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Lance Everett Brothers, Ronnie Glen Morgan
  • Mitigation of contamination effects in set-delayed cement compositions comprising pumice and hydrated lime
    Patent number: 9856167
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for cementing are disclosed. Embodiments include a method of cementing comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, a primary set retarder, a secondary set retarder; activating the set-delayed cement composition to produce an activated cement composition; introducing the activated cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the activated cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Kyriacos Agapiou, Peter James Boul, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Lance Everett Brothers
  • Lost circulation compositions comprising pumice and associated methods
    Patent number: 9856169
    Abstract: Disclosed are lost circulation treatment fluids and methods of sealing lost circulation zones. Embodiments include a lost circulation treatment fluid comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin John Iverson, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Kyriacos Agapiou, Lance Everett Brothers
  • Lost Circulation Materials Comprising Brown Mud
    Publication number: 20170369758
    Abstract: A method for reducing lost circulation in a subterranean formation. The method includes providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a lost circulation material comprising brown mud. The treatment fluid is introduced into a wellbore within the subterranean formation such that at least a portion of the brown mud bridges openings in the subterranean formation to reduce loss of fluid circulation into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Darrell Chad Brenneis, James Robert Benkley, Jiten Chatterji
  • Extended-Life Settable Compositions Comprising Red Mud
    Publication number: 20170369762
    Abstract: A method for using an extended-life settable composition is disclosed. The method includes providing an extended-life settable composition comprising red mud, calcium hydroxide, water, and a cement set retarder. The method further includes activating the extended-life settable composition. The method additionally includes introducing the extended-life settable composition into a subterranean formation and allowing the extended-life settable composition to set in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Humberto Martinez, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Jiten Chatterji, Darrell Chad Brenneis
  • Lost Circulation Materials Comprising Cane Ash
    Publication number: 20170369757
    Abstract: A method for reducing lost circulation in a subterranean formation. The method includes providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a lost circulation material comprising cane ash. The treatment fluid is introduced into a wellbore within the subterranean formation such that at least a portion of the cane ash bridges openings in the subterranean formation to reduce loss of fluid circulation into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Darrell Chad Brenneis, James Robert Benkley, Jiten Chatterji
  • Lost Circulation Materials Comprising Red Mud
    Publication number: 20170342786
    Abstract: A method for reducing lost circulation in a subterranean formation. The method includes providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a lost circulation material comprising red mud. The treatment fluid is introduced into a wellbore within the subterranean formation such that at least a portion of the red mud bridges openings in the subterranean formation to reduce loss of fluid circulation into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Darrell Chad Brenneis, James Robert Benkley, Jiten Chatterji
  • Foaming of set-delayed cement compositions comprising pumice and hydrated lime
    Patent number: 9828541
    Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment a method a cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; foaming the set-delayed cement composition; activating the set-delayed cement composition; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Additional methods, foamed set-delayed cement composition, and systems for cementing are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel J. Lewis, Peter James Boul, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, Lance Everett Brothers
  • TREATMENT FLUIDS COMPRISING CALCIUM ALUMINATE CEMENT AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170313926
    Abstract: Methods and systems for the treatment of wells are disclosed. A method for treating a well comprises providing a treatment fluid comprising calcium-aluminate cement, water, and a cement set retarder; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore. A system for treating a well comprises a treatment fluid comprising calcium-aluminate cement, water, and a cement set retarder; a vessel to contain the treatment fluid; a pumping system coupled to the vessel to pump the treatment fluid; and a conduit coupled to the pumping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie Glen MORGAN, Kyriacos AGAPIOU, Samuel J. LEWIS, Thomas Jason PISKLAK
  • Combined Set-Delayed Cement Compositions
    Publication number: 20170306213
    Abstract: Methods of using the set-delayed cement slurries and compositions resulting from the combination of the set-delayed cement slurries are also described. A method may comprise providing a first set-delayed cement slurry comprising a pozzolanic cement and/or a Portland cement, water, and a first cement set retarder; providing a second set-delayed cement slurry comprising calcium-aluminate and a second cement set retarder; mixing the first slurry and the second slurry to form a cement composition; and allowing the cement composition to set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie Glen Morgan, Kyriacos Agapiou, Thomas Jason Pisklak
  • EXTENDED-LIFE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RED MUD SOLIDS
    Publication number: 20170306211
    Abstract: Extended-life cement compositions are provided and, more particularly, extended-life cement compositions are provided that comprise a cementitious component comprising red mud solids and hydraulic cement. A method of cementing may comprise providing an extended-life cement composition comprising a cementitious component, water, and a cement set retarder, wherein the cementitious component comprises red mud solids and a hydraulic cement; activating the extended-life cement composition; introducing the extended-life cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the extended-life cement composition to set in the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Kyriacos Agapiou, Juan Humberto Martinez
  • Use of MEMS in set-delayed cement compositions comprising pumice
    Patent number: 9796904
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of cementing. The method comprises providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and a micro-electrical-mechanical system; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyriacos Agapiou, Ronnie Glen Morgan, Thomas Jason Pisklak, Samuel Jason Lewis, Lance Everett Brothers