Patents by Inventor Travis Hope Larsen

Travis Hope Larsen 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).

  • Patent number: 11920080
    Abstract: Provided are wellbore treatment fluids and methods to introduce these treatment fluids in a subterranean formation. The treatment fluids include a diverter material and an aqueous carrier fluid. Further, the diverter material comprises a composite material of a polyvinyl alcohol and a plasticizer. The diverter material includes particles having a particle size distribution of about 2 to about 10 U.S. mesh and an aspect ratio of 20:1 or less. The treatment fluid is introduced into a permeable zone of a subterranean formation, wherein the permeable zone is part of a wellbore that is permeated or penetrated by fractures and fissures. The diverter material diverts at least partially the treatment fluid to a different portion of the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
  • Patent number: 11802231
    Abstract: Accordingly, this disclosure describes systems, compositions, and methods that may use pelletized diverting agent particulates for diversion, fluid loss control, and/or other subterranean treatments for controlling fluid flow in subterranean formations. In an embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer, wherein the pelletized diverting agent at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. In an embodiment, a treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Larry Steven Eoff, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Chris A. Lewis
  • Patent number: 11667828
    Abstract: A variety of methods, compositions, and systems are disclosed, including, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-grade diverting particulates, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulates comprise a degradable polymer, wherein the degradable polymer comprises a first portion of the degradable polymer and a second portion of the degradable polymer of different grades, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
  • Patent number: 11668170
    Abstract: A method of producing natural resources from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with a Huff and Puff process comprising: (a) placing a recovery enhancing fluid system into the wellbore during an injection (Huff) period of time wherein placing the recovery enhancing fluid system comprises injecting under pressure; (b) ceasing injection of the recovery enhancing fluid system and allowing the composition to soak in the subterranean formation for a soak period of time; (c) producing fluids from the subterranean formation during a production (Puff) period of time; and (d) optionally repeating steps (a) to (c) for a plurality of Huff, soak, and Puff periods of time, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Glen Dusterhoft, Travis Hope Larsen, Denise Nicole Benoit, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Antonio Recio, III, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Tatyana Vladimirov Khamatnurova, Jun Su An
  • Publication number: 20230136892
    Abstract: Accordingly, this disclosure describes systems, compositions, and methods that may use pelletized diverting agent particulates for diversion, fluid loss control, and/or other subterranean treatments for controlling fluid flow in subterranean formations. In an embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer, wherein the pelletized diverting agent at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. In an embodiment, a treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Larry Steven Eoff, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Chris A. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20230065437
    Abstract: Methods for inhibiting scale formation in a subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments the present disclosure includes providing an organophosphorous compound including a phosphonoalkyl moiety; providing an acid component; mixing at least the organophosphorous compound including a phosphonoalkyl moiety and the acid component to form a treatment fluid; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation; contacting at least a portion of an acid-reactive substance disposed within the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid; forming a spent treatment fluid by allowing the acid component to at least partially spend against the portion of the acid-reactive surface; and allowing the spent treatment fluid to inhibit the formation of at least an amount of scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Enrique Antonio Reyes, Aaron M. Beuterbaugh, Kristina Henkel Holan, Travis Hope Larsen
  • Patent number: 11578252
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and composite diverting particulates, wherein the composite diverting particulates each comprise a degradable polymer and an oil-soluble material, wherein the composite diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
  • Patent number: 11572497
    Abstract: Accordingly, this disclosure describes systems, compositions, and methods that may use pelletized diverting agent particulates for diversion, fluid loss control, and/or other subterranean treatments for controlling fluid flow in subterranean formations. In an embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer, wherein the pelletized diverting agent at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. In an embodiment, a treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Larry Steven Eoff, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Chris A. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20220411689
    Abstract: Methods for treating subterranean formations by diverting treatment fluids therein are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: introducing a first diverter material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a plasticizer into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing a second diverter material into or adjacent to the permeable zone of the subterranean formation, wherein at least a portion of the first diverter material comprises particles larger than particles of the second diverter material; and allowing the first diverter material and the second diverter material to at least partially divert at least a portion of a treatment fluid to a different portion of the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
  • Patent number: 11466200
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating a well. A method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-functional diverter particulates, wherein the multi-functional diverter particulates comprise a polyvinyl alcohol and a well service additive; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. A treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a multi-functional diverter particulate, wherein the multi-functional diverter particulates comprise a polyvinyl alcohol and a well service additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
  • Patent number: 11466193
    Abstract: A method is provided including: introducing a first diverter material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a plasticizer into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing a second diverter material into or adjacent to the permeable zone of the subterranean formation, wherein at least a portion of the first diverter material comprises particles larger than particles of the second diverter material; and allowing the first diverter material and the second diverter material to at least partially divert at least a portion of a treatment fluid to a different portion of the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
  • Publication number: 20220315827
    Abstract: A variety of methods, compositions, and systems are disclosed, including, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-grade diverting particulates, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulates comprise a degradable polymer, wherein the degradable polymer comprises a first portion of the degradable polymer and a second portion of the degradable polymer of different grades, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
  • Patent number: 11401453
    Abstract: A variety of methods, compositions, and systems are disclosed, including, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-grade diverting particulates, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulates comprise a degradable polymer, wherein the degradable polymer comprises a first portion of the degradable polymer and a second portion of the degradable polymer of different grades, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
  • Publication number: 20220162930
    Abstract: A method of producing natural resources from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with a Huff and Puff process comprising: (a) placing a recovery enhancing fluid system into the wellbore during an injection (Huff) period of time wherein placing the recovery enhancing fluid system comprises injecting under pressure; (b) ceasing injection of the recovery enhancing fluid system and allowing the composition to soak in the subterranean formation for a soak period of time; (c) producing fluids from the subterranean formation during a production (Puff) period of time; and (d) optionally repeating steps (a) to (c) for a plurality of Huff, soak, and Puff periods of time, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald Glen DUSTERHOFT, Travis Hope LARSEN, Denise Nicole BENOIT, Enrique Antonio REYES, Antonio RECIO, III, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Tatyana Vladimirov KHAMATNUROVA, Jun Su AN
  • Patent number: 11254860
    Abstract: A method may comprise: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises a base fluid; a carbonate compound, wherein the carbonate compound at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and an acid; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Steven Eoff, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Travis Hope Larsen, Shoy George Chittattukara, Vishwajit Manajirao Ghatge, Antonio Recio, III
  • Publication number: 20210363404
    Abstract: A variety of methods, compositions, and systems are disclosed, including, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-grade diverting particulates, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulates comprise a degradable polymer, wherein the degradable polymer comprises a first portion of the degradable polymer and a second portion of the degradable polymer of different grades, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
  • Publication number: 20210363414
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating a well. A method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-functional diverter particulates, wherein the multi-functional diverter particulates comprise a polyvinyl alcohol and a well service additive; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. A treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a multi-functional diverter particulate, wherein the multi-functional diverter particulates comprise a polyvinyl alcohol and a well service additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
  • Publication number: 20210292634
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and composite diverting particulates, wherein the composite diverting particulates each comprise a degradable polymer and an oil-soluble material, wherein the composite diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
  • Patent number: 11084976
    Abstract: Methods and systems for protecting acid-reactive surfaces, particularly during subterranean treatment operations in which acids are used. In some embodiments, the methods include: providing a fluid additive including an organic compound and a base, wherein the organic compound includes a phosphonoalkyl moiety; providing an acid or acid generating source; mixing at least the fluid additive and the acid or acid generating source to form a treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Beuterbaugh, Renata Vieira Pires, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Victor Daniel Escobar, Travis Hope Larsen, Cesar Edmundo Meza
  • Publication number: 20210163810
    Abstract: Methods for treating subterranean formations by diverting treatment fluids therein are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: introducing a first diverter material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a plasticizer into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing a second diverter material into or adjacent to the permeable zone of the subterranean formation, wherein at least a portion of the first diverter material comprises particles larger than particles of the second diverter material; and allowing the first diverter material and the second diverter material to at least partially divert at least a portion of a treatment fluid to a different portion of the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen