% Expired Patents = 93.3

EPO Patents = 2

Forward Citations = 39

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4 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph A Zupanick (11 out of 87 patents)

Joseph Alan Zupanich (3 out of 3 patents)

Monty H Rial (2 out of 22 patents)

4. Rick D Johnson (1 out of 2 patents)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8511372 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface (2013-08-20),

2. 8505620 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2013-08-13),

3. 8479812 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2013-07-09),

4. 8469119 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2013-06-25),

5. 8464784 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2013-06-18),

6. 8434568 - Method and system for circulating fluid in a well system (2013-05-07),

7. 8376052 - Method and system for surface production of gas from a subterranean zone (2013-02-19),

8. 8376039 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2013-02-19),

9. 8371399 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2013-02-12),

10. 8333245 - Accelerated production of gas from a subterranean zone (2012-12-18),

11. 8316966 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2012-11-27),

12. 8297377 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2012-10-30),

13. 8297350 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface (2012-10-30),

14. 8291974 - Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor (2012-10-23),

15. 8033337 - Plugging a mined-through well (2011-10-11),

Company Overview

Vitruvian Exploration, LLC is a technology-driven organization based in The Woodlands, Texas, specializing in the development and application of innovative solutions within the energy sector. The company focuses on advancing exploration and production techniques, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability in resource extraction. With a commitment to research and development, Vitruvian Exploration aims to contribute to the evolution of energy practices, ensuring a balance between operational effectiveness and environmental stewardship.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

15 Patents

#28 in The Woodlands, TX

#1,298 in Texas

#21,052 in US

#39,921 in the World

The Woodlands, TX, United States of America

Vitruvian Exploration, LLC

Forward Citations = 39

4 inventors:

Joseph A Zupanick (11 out of 87 patents)

Joseph Alan Zupanich (3 out of 3 patents)

Monty H Rial (2 out of 22 patents)

4. Rick D Johnson (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vitruvian Exploration, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vitruvian-exploration

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]

2 patents (EPO):

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]