Patents by Inventor William Cecil Pearl, JR.

William Cecil Pearl, JR. 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).

  • Publication number: 20210332284
    Abstract: Cement compositions for use in subterranean wellbores that include a monophase amorphous hydraulic binder material (MAHBM). The MAHBM may include a plurality of particles having a silica core and an amorphous coating substantially surrounding the silica core. The coating may comprise a plurality of amorphous particles, such as ?-dicalcium silicate hydrate nanoparticles or microparticles. The MAHBM may be used as a strength retrogression mitigating additive in a cement composition or used as a high temperature cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jason PISKLAK, Samuel Jason LEWIS, Paul Joseph JONES, William Cecil PEARL, JR., Stephanie RUIZ
  • Publication number: 20210322930
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using a filtration medium coated with a zwitterionic polyelectrolyte to treat slop water recovered. In some embodiments, the systems include: a treatment unit including an inlet for receiving a slop water stream into the treatment unit, a first filtration medium including a porous substrate at least partially coated with a zwitterionic polyelectrolyte, wherein the first filtration medium is disposed to separate a first portion of the slop water stream in the treatment unit from a second portion of the slop water stream in the treatment unit, wherein the first portion of the slop water stream includes water, a first outlet on a first side of the first filtration medium, and a second outlet on a second side of the first filtration medium opposite the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, JR., William Walter Shumway, Dale E. Jamison
  • Publication number: 20210322931
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using a filtration medium coated with a zwitterionic polyelectrolyte to treat various fluids including, but not limited to, fracturing fluids and drilling muds recovered at a rig site. In some embodiments, the systems include: a fluid treatment system for treating a treatment fluid, wherein the fluid treatment system includes a treatment unit including an inlet for receiving a treatment fluid stream into the treatment unit, a first filtration medium including a porous substrate at least partially coated with a zwitterionic polyelectrolyte, wherein the first filtration medium separates a first portion of the treatment fluid stream from a second portion of the treatment fluid stream, wherein the first portion of the treatment fluid stream includes water, a first outlet on a first side of the first filtration medium, and a second outlet on a second side of the first filtration medium opposite the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, JR., William Walter Shumway, Dale E. Jamison
  • Patent number: 11143015
    Abstract: Included are cement compositions and methods and systems for locating the cement compositions in a wellbore. An example method comprises deploying a sensing system in the wellbore and introducing the cement composition into the wellbore. The cement composition comprises a cement and hollow beads having a crush pressure and configured to emit an acoustic signal when imploded. The method further comprises pumping the cement composition through the wellbore to a depth with a wellbore pressure exceeding the crush pressure of the hollow beads to induce implosion of the hollow beads and the emission of the acoustic signal. The method further comprises sensing the emitted acoustic signal and determining the location of the cement composition in the wellbore from the sensed emitted acoustic signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., John L Maida, Daniel Joshua Stark
  • Patent number: 11131154
    Abstract: A centralizer apparatus for deployment in a subterranean wellbore, including a tubular adapted to be deployed in the subterranean wellbore such that a long axis of the tubular is parallel to a portion wellbore and a stack of fin modules stacked parallel to the long axis of the tubular. Each one of the fin modules includes a hub having an opening adapted to fit around the outer surface of the tubular, the hub including a stop structure configured to restrict the rotation of adjacent ones of the fin modules in the stack of fin module, and, one or more fin blades projecting from an outer surface of the hub. Rotating the tubular in one rotational direction aligns the fin modules into a screw-shaped state such that the one or more fin blades of adjacently stacked fin modules are progressively offset in a rotational direction perpendicular to the long axis of the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Michael T. Pelletier, William Cecil Pearl, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210253933
    Abstract: Methods of cementing include providing a geopolymer cement composition that includes a monophase amorphous hydraulic binder material (MAHBM), a metal silicate, an alkaline activator, and a carrier fluid, introducing the geopolymer cement composition into a subterranean formation, and allowing the geopolymer cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. The MAHBM includes silica or alumina core particulates coated with an amorphous calcium silicate hydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Jason PISKLAK, Sam Jason LEWIS, Paul Joseph JONES, Stephanie RUIZ, William Cecil PEARL, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11092539
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining a presence, type, or amount of an analyte in fluid. An analyte sensor can include a substrate that includes a chiral molecule for sensing the presence of the analyte in the fluid. A property of the chiral molecule may change in response to sensing the presence of the analyte. The change in the property of the chiral molecule can cause a change in polarization of a beam of light traveling through the substrate. The presence, type, or amount of the analyte can be determined based on the change in polarization of the beam of light. The analyte sensor, along with optical fibers, can be used to determine the presence, type, or amount of an analyte in a fluid sample from a wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Megan Renee Pearl, Neal Gregory Skinner, John L. Maida
  • Publication number: 20210222513
    Abstract: Metal material coated with a layer that is controllably activated can be positioned downhole in a wellbore prior to performing a wellbore operation. After the wellbore operation is performed, the layer can be activated to release the metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, JR., Samuel J. Lewis, Simon David Turton, Richard F. Vargo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210222547
    Abstract: A conductive path can be formed using metal material coated with a layer that is controllably activated to release the metal material downhole in the wellbore. The conductive path can be used to communicate signals or power downhole in the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, JR., Samuel J. Lewis, Lonnie Carl Helms
  • Publication number: 20210222047
    Abstract: Treatment material for a wellbore operation can be mixed with a metal material coated with a layer that is controllably activated to release the metal material downhole in a wellbore. The wellbore treatment material can be mixed with the metal material prior to being positioned downhole in the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Samuel J. Lewis, Simon David Turton
  • Publication number: 20210222512
    Abstract: Remedial wellbore operations can be performed using metal material coated with a layer that is controllably activated to release the metal material downhole in a wellbore. At least a portion of the wellbore can be plugged or sealed using the metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, JR., Samuel J. Lewis, Frank Vinicia Acosta Villarreal, Lonnie Carl Helms
  • Publication number: 20210171818
    Abstract: A cement composition comprising a hydraulic cement, water and a suspension agent comprising a polymer formed via emulsion polymerization, wherein the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of at least 600,000. The cement composition may be introduced into a wellbore to cement a casing in place within the wellbore. The cement composition is able to maintain consistency and thickness even at high temperatures above 350° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: William Cecil PEARL, Jr., Samuel J. LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20210147742
    Abstract: A method of well treatment may include: providing a polymer; correlating performance of the polymer to a least one physical property of the polymer; and preparing a treatment fluid comprising the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., John Paul Bir Singh, Samuel Jason Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210108512
    Abstract: Methods and systems for determining whether a base oil for use in drilling muds will be compatible with cement during subsequent cementing operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: providing a drilling fluid that includes a base oil; using the drilling fluid to drill at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; measuring a compositional characteristic of the base oil using one or more analytical tests; determining whether the base oil is a compatible base oil or an incompatible base oil based at least in part on the compositional characteristic of the base oil; injecting an amount of spacer fluid into the wellbore, wherein the amount of spacer fluid is selected based on the determination of whether the base oil is a compatible base oil or an incompatible base oil; and injecting the one or more cementing or completion fluids into the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Megan Renee Pearl, Samuel J. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210062066
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for cementing. An example method may comprise providing a cement composition. The cement composition may comprise a composite cementitious material comprising a micronized particulate solid and a monophase amorphous hydraulic binder. The micronized particulate solid may have a mean particle size of about 500 microns or less. The cement composition may further comprise water. The method may further comprise introducing the cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement composition to set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Ruiz, Thomas Jason Pisklak, William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Paul Joseph Jones, Samuel Jason Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210062067
    Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method for well treatment may comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid; and a nanofribril cellulose additive, wherein the nanofribril cellulose additive comprises nanofribril cellulose and a surfactant adsorbed onto a surface of the nanofribril cellulose; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating a subterranean formation. Additional systems, methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, JR., Samuel J. Lewis, Thomas Singh Sodhi
  • Publication number: 20210047890
    Abstract: A centralizer apparatus for deployment in a subterranean wellbore, including a tubular adapted to be deployed in the subterranean wellbore such that a long axis of the tubular is parallel to a portion wellbore and a stack of fin modules stacked parallel to the long axis of the tubular. Each one of the fin modules includes a hub having an opening adapted to fit around the outer surface of the tubular, the hub including a stop structure configured to restrict the rotation of adjacent ones of the fin modules in the stack of fin module, and, one or more fin blades projecting from an outer surface of the hub. Rotating the tubular in one rotational direction aligns the fin modules into a screw-shaped state such that the one or more fin blades of adjacently stacked fin modules are progressively offset in a rotational direction perpendicular to the long axis of the tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Michael T. Pelletier, William Cecil Pearl, JR.
  • Patent number: 10913886
    Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation includes introducing a well cementing composition into a wellbore, said cementing composition comprising: a pumpable slurry of cement and at least one of hydrophobic material, a superhydrophobic material, and combinations; and allowing at least a portion of the cementing composition to cure. A composition includes a pumpable slurry of wellbore cement and at least one of hydrophobic material, a superhydrophobic material, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Megan R. Pearl, Maria Paiva
  • Patent number: 10907084
    Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method for well treatment may comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid; and a nanofribril cellulose additive, wherein the nanofribril cellulose additive comprises nanofribril cellulose and a surfactant adsorbed onto a surface of the nanofribril cellulose; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating a subterranean formation. Additional systems, methods and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Samuel J. Lewis, Thomas Singh Sodhi
  • Publication number: 20200362222
    Abstract: A method of cementing may comprise: providing a bulk dry cement, wherein the bulk dry cement comprises a dry blend of cement and a solid resin accelerator, wherein the solid resin accelerator comprises a liquid resin accelerator on a solid particle; preparing a cement slurry comprising: the bulk dry cement; water; and a liquid hardenable resin component; and introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Jones, William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Samuel Jason Lewis, Thomas Jason Pisklak