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Houston, TX, United States of America

Sperry-Sun, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17

Forward Citations = 392

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Octavio A Vela (4 out of 4 patents)

silverMedal Miles A Smither (3 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Preston E Chaney (2 out of 5 patents)

4.  Alfred J Tricon (2 out of 3 patents)

5.  Elbert N Shawhan (2 out of 3 patents)

6.  Billy W McArthur (2 out of 3 patents)

7.  Joshua M Jackson (2 out of 6 patents)

8.  H Eugene Sharp (2 out of 3 patents)

9.  Michael King Russell (1 out of 5 patents)

10.  Leroy E Weaver (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Edwin L Meador (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  E Neil Shawhan (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Mils A Smither (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  William H Cox (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Anthony W Russell (1 out of 21 patents)


17 patents:

1. 4505155 - Borehole pressure measuring system (1985-03-19),
2. 4484785 - Tubing protector (1984-11-27),
3. 4320473 - Borehole acoustic telemetry clock synchronization system (1982-03-16),
4. 4298970 - Borehole acoustic telemetry system synchronous detector (1981-11-03),
5. 4293937 - Borehole acoustic telemetry system (1981-10-06),
6. 4293936 - Telemetry system (1981-10-06),
7. 4254481 - Borehole telemetry system automatic gain control (1981-03-03),
8. 4200297 - Side entry clamp and packoff (1980-04-29),
9. 4171578 - Borehole tool (1979-10-23),
10. 4156229 - Bit identification system for borehole acoustical telemetry system (1979-05-22),
11. 4139836 - Wellbore instrument hanger (1979-02-13),
12. 4083117 - All angle borehole tool (1978-04-11),
13. 4069591 - Elastomeric inclinometer (1978-01-24),
14. 4019148 - Lock-in noise rejection circuit (1977-04-19),
15. 4010642 - Borehole pressure measurement (1977-03-08),
Company Overview
Sperry-Sun, Inc. is a leading provider of drilling and measurement technologies, specializing in advanced solutions for the oil and gas industry. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on developing innovative tools and services that enhance drilling efficiency and accuracy. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Sperry-Sun leverages cutting-edge technologies to improve wellbore placement and reduce operational risks, contributing to the overall advancement of drilling practices in the energy sector.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

17 Patents

#310 in Houston, TX

#1,150 in Texas

#18,913 in US

#35,974 in the World

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

Sperry-Sun, Inc.

Forward Citations = 392

15 inventors:

goldMedal Octavio A Vela (4 out of 4 patents)

silverMedal Miles A Smither (3 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Preston E Chaney (2 out of 5 patents)

4.  Alfred J Tricon (2 out of 3 patents)

5.  Elbert N Shawhan (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sperry-Sun, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sperry-sun

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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