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Houston, TX, United States of America

Frank's International, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 132

% Expired Patents = 18.2



Trademarks = 22

Forward Citations = 1,466

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109 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jeremy Richard Angelle (43 out of 62 patents)

silverMedal Logan Essex Smith (27 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith T Lutgring (27 out of 32 patents)

4.  Donald E Mosing (20 out of 60 patents)

5.  Samuel P Hawkins, Iii (18 out of 24 patents)

6.  Burney J Latiolais, Jr (17 out of 22 patents)

7.  John Erick Stelly (15 out of 21 patents)

8.  Robert L Thibodeaux (13 out of 18 patents)

9.  Charles Michael Webre (13 out of 32 patents)

10.  Brian David Begnaud (12 out of 28 patents)

11.  Dougal Hugo Brown (12 out of 15 patents)

12.  Jean P Buytaert (12 out of 40 patents)

13.  Vernon Joseph Bouligny (12 out of 41 patents)

14.  Robert Thibodeaux, Jr (12 out of 13 patents)

15.  David L Sipos (9 out of 35 patents)


Core Competencies:
Tubular Handling
Control Line Protection
Torque Reduction
Lifting Apparatuses
Drill Pipe
Casing
Single Joint Elevator
Power Tong
Dynamic Load Measurement
Coating Systems
Extended Range
Wellbore

132 patents:

1. 12592139 - Catwalk sensing device (2026-03-31),
2. 12540515 - Extended range spider (2026-02-03),
3. 12516757 - Thread connector lock (2026-01-06),
4. 12480380 - Inner string cementing system and method (2025-11-25),
5. 12460494 - Shearable lock mechanism for storm packer anchor (2025-11-04),
6. 12312872 - Remote control line clamp installation system (2025-05-27),
7. 12252941 - Control line clamp installation system (2025-03-18),
8. 12129717 - Drill pipe torque reducer and method (2024-10-29),
9. 11872649 - Offshore pipelaying system using friction stir welding (2024-01-16),
10. 11686174 - Storm packer anchor and setting tool (2023-06-27),
11. 11634954 - Surge reduction system for running liner casing in managed pressure drilling wells (2023-04-25),
12. 11613941 - Power tong interlock system (2023-03-28),
13. 11613009 - Connection analyzed make-up systems and methods (2023-03-28),
14. 11480044 - Portable local positioning system (2022-10-25),
15. 11352840 - Drill pipe torque reducer and method (2022-06-07),
Company Overview
Frank's International, Inc. is a leading provider of tubular handling systems, specializing in innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry. Based in Houston, TX, the company focuses on developing advanced technologies that enhance the efficiency and safety of tubular operations. Their expertise encompasses a range of core technologies, including control line protection, torque reduction, and various lifting apparatuses. Frank's International is committed to delivering high-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of its clients in the energy sector.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Frank's International, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
132 Patents

#52 in Houston, TX

#164 in Texas

#2,945 in US

#6,105 in the World

Houston, TX (US)
Houston, TX, United States of America

Frank's International, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,466

109 inventors:

goldMedal Jeremy Richard Angelle (43 out of 62 patents)

silverMedal Logan Essex Smith (27 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith T Lutgring (27 out of 32 patents)

4.  Donald E Mosing (20 out of 60 patents)

5.  Samuel P Hawkins, Iii (18 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Frank's International, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/frank-s-international

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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