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Sugar Land, TX, United States of America

Noble Drilling Services Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 5.0

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 875

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mitchell D Pinckard (9 out of 11 patents)

Charles H King (5 out of 7 patents)

Hans H J Deul (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Patrick O'Neill (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Robert Van Kuilenburg (3 out of 5 patents)

6. Gerhard P Glaser (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Martin Helms (2 out of 24 patents)

8. Matthew Sibrel (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Satish K Soni (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Michael Niedermayr (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Marc Haci (1 out of 22 patents)

12. Ivan Iankov (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Orlan Lyle (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Eric E Maidla (1 out of 14 patents)

15. David J Power (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11566480 - Method for detecting fluid influx or fluid loss in a well and detecting changes in fluid pump efficiency (2023-01-31),

2. 10689933 - Pressure assisted motor operated ram actuator for well pressure control device (2020-06-23),

3. 10364609 - Method for excavating mud line cellar for subsea well drilling (2019-07-30),

4. 10196865 - Method and system for lubricating riser slip joint and containing seal leakage (2019-02-05),

5. 8826989 - Method for capping a well in the event of subsea blowout preventer failure (2014-09-09),

6. 7451822 - Method for retrieving riser for storm evacuation (2008-11-18),

7. 7267184 - Modular housing for a rotary steerable tool (2007-09-11),

8. 7096979 - Continuous on-bottom directional drilling method and system (2006-08-29),

9. 7059427 - Automatic drilling system (2006-06-13),

10. 6892812 - Automated method and system for determining the state of well operations and performing process evaluation (2005-05-17),

11. 6857484 - Steering tool power generating system and method (2005-02-22),

12. 6845826 - Saver sub for a steering tool (2005-01-25),

13. 6820702 - Automated method and system for recognizing well control events (2004-11-23),

14. 6382331 - Method of and system for optimizing rate of penetration based upon control variable correlation (2002-05-07),

15. 6293356 - Method of and system for optimizing rate of penetration in drilling operations (2001-09-25),

Noble Drilling Services Inc. is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. With a fleet of high-specification drilling rigs, we offer safe and efficient drilling services worldwide. Our commitment to operational excellence, advanced technology, and experienced personnel enables us to deliver superior results for our clients. Visit our website to learn more about our services and track record.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

20 Patents

#15 in Sugar Land, TX

#972 in Texas

#16,368 in US

#31,196 in the World

Sugar Land, TX, United States of America

Noble Drilling Services Inc.

Forward Citations = 875

24 inventors:

Mitchell D Pinckard (9 out of 11 patents)

Charles H King (5 out of 7 patents)

Hans H J Deul (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Patrick O'Neill (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Robert Van Kuilenburg (3 out of 5 patents)

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