Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Faisal M Al-Thawad

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Active years: 2015-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Faisal M Al-Thawad. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/faisal-m-al-thawad

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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% Patents Active = 100.0

 

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Dammam, SA (2015)
  • Dhahran, SA (2016)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2015-2016

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Faisal M Al-Thawad

Introduction

Faisal M Al-Thawad is a notable inventor based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He has made significant contributions to the field of reservoir engineering, particularly in the oil and gas industry. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of oil well testing and reservoir analysis.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a "System for computing the radius of investigation in a radial, composite reservoir system." This innovative system includes a processor with a clock, a display, and an electronic input. It divides the reservoir into a predetermined number of concentric regions and calculates the radius of investigation based on various parameters, including reservoir rock, fluids, and geometries. The system utilizes specific equations to account for variations in permeability and storativity in composite reservoirs.

Another significant patent is the "Method for transient testing of oil wells completed with inflow control devices." This method aims to determine the individual components of an apparent skin factor by conducting a series of tests with predefined choke settings. The process involves measuring the production rate of reservoir fluid and performing shut-in periods to gather accurate data on the well's performance.

Career Highlights

Faisal M Al-Thawad is currently employed at the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, where he applies his expertise in reservoir engineering. His work has contributed to advancements in oil extraction techniques and reservoir management.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Noor M Anisur Rahman and Saud A BinAkresh, to further enhance the research and development efforts within his field.

Conclusion

Faisal M Al-Thawad's innovative patents and contributions to reservoir engineering demonstrate his commitment to improving oil well testing and reservoir analysis. His work continues to influence the industry positively.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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