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Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Getty Oil Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 316

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert H Friedman (11 out of 30 patents)

Francis E Debons (2 out of 9 patents)

Larry D Pedersen (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Bertram E Eakin (2 out of 2 patents)

5. William C Richardson (1 out of 6 patents)

6. Lawrence E Whittington (1 out of 21 patents)

7. Peter L Sigwardt (1 out of 6 patents)

8. David K Olsen (1 out of 2 patents)

9. John C Gathje (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Howard L McKinzie (1 out of 1 patent)

11. William Williams (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Charles D Erickson (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Frank D Wicks (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Peter G Mason (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4611659 - Oxidized alkali lignins and their use in enhanced oil recovery (1986-09-16),

2. 4579721 - Process for recovering metals from waste (1986-04-01),

3. 4571294 - Process for extracting hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon bearing ores (1986-02-18),

4. 4552589 - Process for the recovery of gold from refractory ores by pressure (1985-11-12),

5. 4548721 - Method of enhanced oil recovery and compositions useful therein (1985-10-22),

6. 4539093 - Extraction process and apparatus for hydrocarbon containing ores (1985-09-03),

7. 4512407 - Sand consolidation methods using adsorbable catalysts (1985-04-23),

8. 4512188 - Flow rate control and metering means for shear-sensitive liquids (1985-04-23),

9. 4512187 - Flow rate controller (1985-04-23),

10. 4475593 - Method for profile control and conformance correction (1984-10-09),

11. 4461695 - Solvent extraction of diatomite (1984-07-24),

12. 4428427 - Consolidatable gravel pack method (1984-01-31),

13. 4427069 - Sand consolidation methods (1984-01-24),

14. 4352396 - Method for selective plugging using resin emulsions (1982-10-05),

15. 4328864 - Methods for recovery of oil (1982-05-11),

Company Overview

Getty Oil Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a prominent player in the energy sector, specializing in the exploration, production, and distribution of oil and gas resources. The company focuses on leveraging advanced technologies and innovative practices to enhance its operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. With a commitment to responsible energy development, Getty Oil plays a significant role in meeting energy demands while addressing the challenges of the evolving energy landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

18 Patents

#110 in Los Angeles, CA

#4,299 in California

#17,988 in US

#34,283 in the World

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Getty Oil Company

Forward Citations = 316

14 inventors:

Robert H Friedman (11 out of 30 patents)

Francis E Debons (2 out of 9 patents)

Larry D Pedersen (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Bertram E Eakin (2 out of 2 patents)

5. William C Richardson (1 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Getty Oil Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/getty-oil-company

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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