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Houston, TX, United States of America

Sonsub Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Expired Patents = 13.3

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 286

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William R Bath (6 out of 17 patents)

William C Parks (6 out of 10 patents)

Charles R Yemington (4 out of 16 patents)

4. Walter S Going (2 out of 14 patents)

5. Michael W Spiering (2 out of 6 patents)

6. Jerry C Graff (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Frank Sayle (1 out of 3 patents)

8. Billy Joe Reid (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Roberto Noce (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Timothy Clark (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Fredric L Hettinger (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Williams C Parks (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Reginald L Currier (1 out of 1 patent)

14. David A Gray (1 out of 4 patents)

15. John H Skaggs (1 out of 1 patent)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7677623 - Active rigging device (2010-03-16),

2. 7036596 - Hydraulic friction fluid heater and method of using same (2006-05-02),

3. 6241424 - Method and apparatus for replacing damaged section of a subsea pipeline without loss of product or entry of seawater (2001-06-05),

4. 6200068 - Hot tap fluid blaster apparatus and method of using same (2001-03-13),

5. 6070668 - Blowout preventer spanner joint with emergency disconnect capability (2000-06-06),

6. 5732773 - Non-welded bore selector assembly (1998-03-31),

7. 5593249 - Diverless flowline connection system (1997-01-14),

8. 5588230 - Apparatus for excavating soil using a plurality of independenity (1996-12-31),

9. 5542781 - Method and apparatus for removing contaminated surface soil (1996-08-06),

10. 5535827 - Hydraulic connector (1996-07-16),

11. 5526882 - Subsea drilling and production template system (1996-06-18),

12. 5433274 - Hydraulic connector (1995-07-18),

13. 5433032 - Apparatus for removing contaminated overburdened soil (1995-07-18),

14. 5423575 - Concentric riser joint with self-aligning coupling (1995-06-13),

15. 5417459 - Subsea umbilical connector (1995-05-23),

Company Overview

Sonsub Inc. is a Houston-based company specializing in advanced subsea engineering and technology solutions. The organization focuses on the development and manufacturing of innovative systems and equipment for underwater operations, catering to sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, and marine research. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and safety, Sonsub leverages cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges in the underwater environment, contributing to the advancement of subsea capabilities globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

15 Patents

#345 in Houston, TX

#1,298 in Texas

#21,085 in US

#39,991 in the World

Houston, TX, United States of America

Sonsub Inc.

Forward Citations = 286

17 inventors:

William R Bath (6 out of 17 patents)

William C Parks (6 out of 10 patents)

Charles R Yemington (4 out of 16 patents)

4. Walter S Going (2 out of 14 patents)

5. Michael W Spiering (2 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sonsub Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sonsub

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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