Billy F Slabaugh

This inventor holds 55 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 3 CIPO patents and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Hydraulic Fracturing (CPC class 5072). Top assignees: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Other. Active years: 1997-2015.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 60.0

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 23

Forward Citations = 2,253(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,145(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Marlow, OK (US) (1997 - 2008)
Wichita Falls, TX (US) (2009 - 2013)
Duncan, OK (US) (2005 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

54 out of 12,196

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

patents

1 out of 834,411

Other

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Years Active: 1997-2015

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Areas of Expertise:

Hydraulic Fracturing

Guar Hydration

Subterranean Treatment Fluids

Viscosity Control

Cement Strength Enhancement

Fluid Loss Control

Polymer Mixtures

Well Treatment

Crosslinked Fluids

Treatment Chemical Partitioning

Recovery of Treatment Fluid

Coated Particulates

55 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9029298 - Methods and compositions for enhancing guar hydration rates and performing guar derivatization reactions (2015-05-12),

2. 8614172 - Methods and compositions for enhancing guar hydration rates and performing guar derivatization reactions (2013-12-24),

3. 8586510 - Methods and compositions for delaying the release of treatment chemicals (2013-11-19),

4. 8307901 - Methods of fracturing subterranean formations using sulfonated synthetic gelling agent polymers (2012-11-13),

5. 8268757 - Methods and compositions for enhancing guar hydration rates and performing guar derivitization reactions (2012-09-18),

6. 8267175 - Method for wellbore servicing to enhance the mechanical strength of cement using electrochemically activated water (2012-09-18),

7. 8097566 - Methods of fracturing subterranean formations using sulfonated gelling agent polymers (2012-01-17),

8. 8088719 - Polymer mixtures for crosslinked fluids (2012-01-03),

9. 8012358 - Mobile systems and methods of sufficiently treating water so that the treated water may be utilized in well-treatment operations (2011-09-06),

10. 7931088 - Methods for treating a well by simultaneously introducing into a mixer streams of water, a viscosity-increasing agent, and a particulate and introducing the mixture into the well (2011-04-26),

11. 7824552 - Mobile systems and methods of sufficiently treating water so that the treated water may be utilized in well-treatment operations (2010-11-02),

12. 7819192 - Consolidating agent emulsions and associated methods (2010-10-26),

13. 7723264 - Methods to increase recovery of treatment fluid following stimulation of a subterranean formation comprising cationic surfactant coated particles (2010-05-25),

14. 7687441 - Boronic acid networking agents and associated methods (2010-03-30),

15. 7678744 - Hydrocarbon industry servicing fluid and methods of performing service operations (2010-03-16),

Title: **Billy F Slabaugh: Innovator in Guar Technology**

Introduction

Billy F Slabaugh, an accomplished inventor based in Duncan, OK, holds an impressive portfolio of 55 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the properties and applications of guar, a versatile substance widely used in various industries.

Latest Patents

Among his most recent innovations are methods and compositions aimed at enhancing guar hydration rates and facilitating guar derivatization reactions. These methods detail the process of treating guar splits with specific treatment chemicals—such as aqueous salt solutions, caustic solutions, and derivatizing agents—followed by grinding the treated splits to create ground, treated guar splits. These advancements promise to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of guar in industrial applications.

Career Highlights

Billy's extensive career includes significant contributions while working with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. His role in this major energy services company enabled him to further his research and development efforts in guar technology, solidifying his standing as a key innovator in this niche.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Billy has collaborated with notable individuals, including Jimmie Dean Weaver, Jr., and Jim D Weaver. These partnerships have likely played a critical role in the advancement of his work and the refinement of his innovative processes.

Conclusion

Billy F Slabaugh's dedication to innovation in the field of guar technology exemplifies his commitment to advancing industrial applications. With a substantial number of patents to his name, he continues to be a significant figure in the development of methods that enhance the use of guar, showcasing the importance of innovation in traditional industries.