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Houston, TX, United States of America

Shell Offshore Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 67

Forward Citations = 1,266

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49 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Howard L Shatto, Jr (8 out of 8 patents)

Bobby E Cox (6 out of 11 patents)

Romulo Gonzalez (4 out of 10 patents)

4. John J Pritchard, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Paul B Ritter, Jr (4 out of 5 patents)

6. William H Petersen (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Arthur G Ahlstone (3 out of 29 patents)

8. Anthony M Zibilich, Jr (3 out of 5 patents)

9. Dale M Gallaher (3 out of 5 patents)

10. Samlal Nandlal (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Mark Adrian Smith (2 out of 6 patents)

12. Gary L Marsh (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Lee K Brasted (2 out of 9 patents)

14. James W Stevens (2 out of 9 patents)

15. George E Sgouros (2 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Subsea Gas Separation

Deepwater Drilling

Hydraulic Control

Seismic Data Processing

Wellhead Assembly

Mooring Systems

Buoyant Platforms

Marine Riser Assembly

Oil Cleanup

Manipulator Apparatus

Well Operations

Underwater Member Drilling

67 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6276455 - Subsea gas separation system and method for offshore drilling (2001-08-21),

2. 6263981 - Deepwater drill string shut-off valve system and method for controlling mud circulation (2001-07-24),

3. 6216799 - Subsea pumping system and method for deepwater drilling (2001-04-17),

4. 5741089 - Method for enhanced redeployability of hyjack platforms (1998-04-21),

5. D384574 - Grating clip for securing fiberglass deck elements to an offshore (1997-10-07),

6. 5593250 - Hyjack platform with buoyant rig supplemental support (1997-01-14),

7. 5551801 - Hyjack platform with compensated dynamic response (1996-09-03),

8. D366825 - Grating clip (1996-02-06),

9. 5273376 - Back-up connector release tool (1993-12-28),

10. 5237949 - Floating platform shallow draft hull/deck mating (1993-08-24),

11. 5199659 - Seismic cable retrieval apparatus and method (1993-04-06),

12. 5197716 - Seismic cable deployment apparatus (1993-03-30),

13. 5184686 - Method for offshore drilling utilizing a two-riser system (1993-02-09),

14. 5168933 - Combination hydraulic tubing hanger and chemical injection sub (1992-12-08),

15. 5161620 - Subsea production wellhead assembly (1992-11-10),

Company Overview

Shell Offshore Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in offshore drilling technology, focusing on innovative solutions for deepwater exploration and production. The company is engaged in the development of advanced subsea gas separation systems, hydraulic control mechanisms, and mooring systems, enhancing the efficiency and safety of offshore operations. With expertise in seismic data processing and wellhead assembly, Shell Offshore Inc. plays a crucial role in the energy sector, contributing to sustainable energy practices in marine environments.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

67 Patents

#94 in Houston, TX

#302 in Texas

#5,461 in US

#11,040 in the World

Houston, TX, United States of America

Shell Offshore Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,266

49 inventors:

Howard L Shatto, Jr (8 out of 8 patents)

Bobby E Cox (6 out of 11 patents)

Romulo Gonzalez (4 out of 10 patents)

4. John J Pritchard, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Paul B Ritter, Jr (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Shell Offshore Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/shell-offshore

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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