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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Transocean Sedco Forex Ventures Limited


USPTO Granted Patents = 64

% Expired Patents = 18.8



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 252

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74 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Craig McCormick (12 out of 14 patents)

silverMedal John Kozicz (8 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael Coady (8 out of 8 patents)

4.  Edward Peter Kenneth Bourgeau (7 out of 9 patents)

5.  Shane McClaugherty (7 out of 7 patents)

6.  D Scott Brittin (6 out of 6 patents)

7.  Travis McGuire (5 out of 5 patents)

8.  Jason Aspin (5 out of 6 patents)

9.  Trenton K Martin (5 out of 6 patents)

10.  James Lippold (5 out of 5 patents)

11.  Scott McKaig (5 out of 5 patents)

12.  Darrel Pelley (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Keum Dae Choo (4 out of 4 patents)

14.  Michael Willey (4 out of 4 patents)

15.  Barry Braniff (4 out of 4 patents)


Core Competencies:
Drilling Automation
Robotic Systems
Subsea Energy Storage
Emergency Disconnect
Corrosion Prevention
Personnel Safety
Hybrid Power Plant
Computer Vision
Tensioner Systems
Blowout Preventers
Riser Coupling
Drill Equipment

64 patents:

1. 12637913 - Drilling automation system (2026-05-26),
2. 12618306 - Rotary multi tool (2026-05-05),
3. 12496734 - Drill floor grafter robot (2025-12-16),
4. 12435582 - Robotic system for making or breaking a riser (2025-10-07),
5. 12291930 - Drilling automation system (2025-05-06),
6. 12264558 - Rotary multi tool (2025-04-01),
7. 12241320 - Systems and methods for preventing corrosion of drill equipment due to drilling fluid (2025-03-04),
8. 12158065 - Integrated end-to-end well construction automation system (2024-12-03),
9. 12050266 - Systems, methods and apparatus for characterizing stick-up height, position and orientation of a drill pipe (2024-07-30),
10. 12037865 - Apparatuses and methods for coupling one or more auxiliary lines to a subsea well control assembly (2024-07-16),
11. 12025270 - Emergency stop system for drill floor safety (2024-07-02),
12. 12006779 - Robotic system for making or breaking a riser (2024-06-11),
13. 11808132 - Integrated end-to-end well construction automation system (2023-11-07),
14. 11802460 - Station keeping and emergency disconnecting capability for a vessel connected to a subsea wellhead in shallow water (2023-10-31),
15. 11763653 - Proximity-based personnel safety system and method (2023-09-19),
Company Overview
Transocean Sedco Forex Ventures Limited, headquartered in Grand Cayman, specializes in advanced drilling automation technologies. The company focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and safety through innovative solutions in robotic systems and subsea energy storage. Its expertise extends to critical areas such as emergency disconnect systems, corrosion prevention, and personnel safety, contributing to the development of hybrid power plants and computer vision applications. Transocean is committed to pushing the boundaries of drilling technology in the energy sector.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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64 Patents

#18 in Grand Cayman

#22 in Cayman Islands

#11,484 in the World

Grand Cayman, KY
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Transocean Sedco Forex Ventures Limited

Forward Citations = 252

74 inventors:

goldMedal Craig McCormick (12 out of 14 patents)

silverMedal John Kozicz (8 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael Coady (8 out of 8 patents)

4.  Edward Peter Kenneth Bourgeau (7 out of 9 patents)

5.  Shane McClaugherty (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Transocean Sedco Forex Ventures Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/transocean-sedco-forex-ventures

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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