NAT OILWELL VARCO LP has a total of 1,967 patent applications. It increased the IP activity by 19.0%. Its first patent ever was published in 2003. It filed its patents most often in WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), Canada and United States. Its main competitors in its focus markets civil engineering, chemical engineering and mechanical elements are MCAFEE WESLEY MARK, NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO L P and VETCO GRAY INC ABB.
# | Country | Total Patents | |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 374 | |
#2 | Canada | 364 | |
#3 | United States | 347 | |
#4 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 298 | |
#5 | Brazil | 144 | |
#6 | China | 126 | |
#7 | United Kingdom | 98 | |
#8 | Norway | 62 | |
#9 | Mexico | 54 | |
#10 | Singapore | 36 | |
#11 | Russian Federation | 14 | |
#12 | Republic of Korea | 13 | |
#13 | Argentina | 10 | |
#14 | Malaysia | 8 | |
#15 | Australia | 7 | |
#16 | EAPO (Eurasian Patent Organization) | 7 | |
#17 | Colombia | 2 | |
#18 | France | 2 | |
#19 | Japan | 1 |
# | Industry | |
---|---|---|
#1 | Civil engineering | |
#2 | Chemical engineering | |
#3 | Mechanical elements | |
#4 | Machines | |
#5 | Engines, pumps and turbines | |
#6 | Control |
# | Technology | |
---|---|---|
#1 | Earth drilling | |
#2 | Unspecified technologies | |
#3 | Separation | |
#4 | Separating solids | |
#5 | Pipes | |
#6 | Pumps | |
#7 | Venting or aerating devices | |
#8 | Rotary-pistons | |
#9 | Gearing | |
#10 | Control or regulating systems |
# | Name | Total Patents |
---|---|---|
#1 | Springett Frank Benjamin | 117 |
#2 | Burnett George Alexander | 101 |
#3 | Ensley Eric Trevor | 63 |
#4 | Marica Adrian | 51 |
#5 | Wells Lawrence E | 51 |
#6 | Prill Jonathan Ryan | 51 |
#7 | Donnally Robert Benjamin | 48 |
#8 | Larson Thomas Robert | 46 |
#9 | Belik Jaroslav | 43 |
#10 | Weir James William | 42 |
Publication | Filing date | Title |
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WO2021041783A1 | Linear electric actuator | |
WO2021050199A1 | Non-contact rotary communication system | |
WO2021003179A1 | Close coupled fluid processing system | |
WO2021003178A1 | Smart manifold | |
US2020412295A1 | Methods and Apparatus for Installing Solar Panels | |
WO2020251821A1 | Subsea data acquisition pods | |
WO2021015855A1 | Downhole electronics puck and retention, installation and removal methods | |
WO2020242907A1 | Wellsite monitoring system and method | |
US2020363316A1 | Real-time breakover detection during pickup weight step for friction test using machine learning techniques | |
WO2020242685A1 | Coiled tubing trailer | |
WO2020191008A1 | Thermal analysis of drill bits | |
WO2020185749A1 | Progressing cavity devices and assemblies for coupling multiple stages of progressing cavity devices | |
WO2020180720A1 | Pipe delivery system and method | |
WO2020180716A1 | Valve seat assembly for well service pumps | |
WO2020172407A1 | Dual activity top drive | |
WO2020168215A1 | Pipe speed sensor | |
WO2020172033A1 | Wear resistant drill pipe | |
WO2020172005A1 | Weld joints involving dissimilar metals and methods for forming same | |
WO2020160440A1 | Tubular string building system and method | |
WO2020150083A1 | Flotation apparatus for providing buoyancy to tubular members |