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Coflexip

USPTO Granted Patents = 95

% Expired Patents = 4.2

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 1,708

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94 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Rene Antoine Maloberti (14 out of 14 patents)

Alain Coutarel (12 out of 23 patents)

Maurice Genini (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Philippe Espinasse (6 out of 34 patents)

5. Jean-Paul Aubert (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Anh Tuan Do (5 out of 11 patents)

7. Patrice Joel Jung (5 out of 12 patents)

8. Philippe François Espinasse (4 out of 5 patents)

9. Joel Le Nouveau (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Christian Athe (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Rene Szabo (4 out of 6 patents)

12. Philippe Secher (3 out of 5 patents)

13. Eric Buon (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Jean Hardy (3 out of 9 patents)

15. Mike Bell (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Flexible Tubular Pipe

Subsea Applications

Fluid Transport

Thermal Protection

Composite Materials

Buckle Propagation

Dynamic Umbilicals

High Compression Strength

Reinforced Structure

Modular Design

Oil Pipeline Systems

Heat Insulation

95 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7311123 - Flexible tubular pipe (2007-12-25),

2. 7234492 - Double-sheath pipe for transporting fluids, provided with a device for limiting propagation of a buckle of the outer tube and method for limiting propagation (2007-06-26),

3. 7032623 - Flexible pipe with high axial compression strength and method for making same (2006-04-25),

4. H0002139 - Active heating system for oil pipeline (2006-01-02),

5. 6923477 - End-fitting for flexible pipe (2005-08-02),

6. 6858117 - Cathodic protection device for flexible pipes (2005-02-22),

7. 6840286 - Flexible tubular pipe (2005-01-11),

8. 6779949 - Device for transferring a fluid between at least two floating supports (2004-08-24),

9. 6701967 - Device having a radial partition in a double walled pipe intended for great depths (2004-03-09),

10. 6691743 - Flexible pipe with wire or strip winding for maintaining armours (2004-02-17),

11. 6679298 - Collapsible flexible pipe (2004-01-20),

12. 6651700 - Device for limiting propagation of deformation in a wound double-walled tube (2003-11-25),

13. 6620471 - Composite carbon fibre based armour for flexible pipe (2003-09-16),

14. 6554537 - Pipeline crossing module (2003-04-29),

15. 6513551 - Device having a radial partition, especially for arresting the propagation of a radial buckle in a double-walled pipe intended for great depths (2003-02-04),

Company Overview

Coflexip is a French company specializing in flexible pipe technology, primarily for subsea applications. The organization develops advanced flexible tubular pipes designed for fluid transport, incorporating innovative solutions for thermal protection and high compression strength. Coflexip's expertise extends to composite materials and dynamic umbilicals, addressing the challenges of buckle propagation in harsh environments. With a strong focus on engineering and technology, the company plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of offshore operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

95 Patents

#7 in

#285 in France

#8,094 in the World

Coflexip

Forward Citations = 1,708

94 inventors:

Rene Antoine Maloberti (14 out of 14 patents)

Alain Coutarel (12 out of 23 patents)

Maurice Genini (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Philippe Espinasse (6 out of 34 patents)

5. Jean-Paul Aubert (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Coflexip. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/coflexip

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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