Patents by Inventor Tony Rea

Tony Rea 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).

  • Colloidal and colloidal-like systems in aqueous, clay-based fluids
    Patent number: 7199085
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to improved clay-based compositions comprising colloidal or colloidal-like phases (e.g., emulsions, aphrons) and methods of using those compositions. The compositions generally comprise an aqueous continuous phase, one or more palygorskite-sepiolite group clays, one or more surfactants, aphrons and optionally one or more Aphron Stabilizers. The compositions of the present invention are capable of being used in high-pressure applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: MASI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Rea, Jack Cowan, Tommy F. Brookey, Frederick B. Growcock, Mike Kilchrist
  • Colloidal and colloidal-like systems in aqueous, clay-based fluids
    Publication number: 20050003967
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to improved clay-based compositions comprising colloidal or colloidal-like phases (e.g., emulsions, aphrons) and methods of using those compositions. The compositions generally comprise an aqueous continuous phase, one or more palygorskite-sepiolite group clays, one or more surfactants, aphrons and optionally one or more Aphron Stabilizers. The compositions of the present invention are capable of being used in high-pressure applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: MASI TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Tony Rea, Jack Cowan, Tommy Brookey, Frederick Growcock, Mike Kilchrist