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Dallas, TX, United States of America

Dresser Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 1,238

CIPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 65

Forward Citations = 22,843

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898 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard E Eckman (17 out of 19 patents)

Richard H Wetterhorn (15 out of 15 patents)

Walter H Fertl (14 out of 21 patents)

4. William C Saxman (13 out of 14 patents)

5. Donald R Greenlee (13 out of 13 patents)

6. Paul A Biek (12 out of 18 patents)

7. Robert W Arfele (12 out of 12 patents)

8. John A Todd (12 out of 12 patents)

9. Alan D Huffstutler (11 out of 11 patents)

10. Probir K Chatterjea (11 out of 26 patents)

11. Henry W Blackwell (11 out of 11 patents)

12. Ed R Martin, Jr (10 out of 10 patents)

13. James W Langford, Jr (10 out of 10 patents)

14. Howard M Winkelbauer (10 out of 10 patents)

15. Thomas R Kleeb (10 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Rotary Cone Drill Bits

Acoustic Logging

Subsurface Measurement

Drilling Efficiency

Electromagnetic Tools

Fluid Flow Systems

Pressure Gauges

Core Sampling

Telemetry Systems

Well Control

Gas Blower

Turbocharger Management

1,238 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6899197 - Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy (2005-05-31),

2. 6564899 - Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy (2003-05-20),

3. 6552962 - Method and apparatus for acoustic logging (2003-04-22),

4. 6476609 - Electromagnetic wave resistivity tool having a tilted antenna for geosteering within a desired payzone (2002-11-05),

5. 6429784 - Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators (2002-08-06),

6. 6415687 - Rotary cone drill bit with machined cutting structure and method (2002-07-09),

7. 6392561 - Short hop telemetry system and method (2002-05-21),

8. 6390209 - Roller cone drill bit with improved pressure compensation (2002-05-21),

9. 6366531 - Method and apparatus for acoustic logging (2002-04-02),

10. 6341656 - Core barrel (2002-01-29),

11. 6296069 - Bladed drill bit with centrally distributed diamond cutters (2001-10-02),

12. 6296056 - Subsurface measurement apparatus, system, and process for improved well drilling, control, and production (2001-10-02),

13. 6283233 - Drilling and/or coring tool (2001-09-04),

14. 6282951 - Fluid flow system having a stress relief casing (2001-09-04),

15. 6272401 - Valve positioner system (2001-08-07),

Company Overview

Dresser Industries, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, TX, specializes in advanced drilling technologies that enhance efficiency and precision in subsurface exploration. The company focuses on developing rotary cone drill bits, acoustic logging tools, and fluid flow systems, among other innovations. With expertise in subsurface measurement and core sampling, Dresser plays a critical role in optimizing drilling operations and improving resource extraction processes across various geological environments.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

1,238 Patents

#2 in Dallas, TX

#27 in Texas

#410 in US

#817 in the World

Dallas, TX, United States of America

Dresser Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 22,843

898 inventors:

Richard E Eckman (17 out of 19 patents)

Richard H Wetterhorn (15 out of 15 patents)

Walter H Fertl (14 out of 21 patents)

4. William C Saxman (13 out of 14 patents)

5. Donald R Greenlee (13 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Dresser Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/dresser-industries

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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