Ian Ralph Collins

This inventor holds 32 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications, plus 7 CIPO patents and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Hydrocarbon Recovery. Top assignees: Bp Exploration Operating Company Limited, Bp Corporation North America Inc., Bp Chemicals Limited. Active years: 1997-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ian Ralph Collins. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ian-ralph-collins

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 32 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 62.5

CIPO Patents = 7

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 10)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 580(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Hampton, GB (1997)
Sunbury, GB (2001)
Middx, GB (2004)
Sunbury on Thames, GB (2000 - 2021)
Middlesex, GB (2009 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

25 out of 139

Bp Exploration Operating Company Limited

patents

5 out of 501

Bp Corporation North America Inc.

4. 1 out of 834,570

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1997-2023

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Areas of Expertise:

Hydrocarbon Recovery

Water Flooding

Oil Displacement

Low Salinity Injection

Rock Wettability

Desalination

Scale Inhibition

Gas Dehydration

Microemulsions

Production Chemicals

Oil Field Chemicals

Carbon Dioxide Injection

32 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11648511 - Method of controlling salinity of a low salinity injection water (2023-05-16),

2. 11162311 - Method of controlling salinity of an injection water during commissioning of an injection well (2021-11-02),

3. 10913891 - Systems and methods for producing hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon bearing rock via combined treatment of the rock and subsequent waterflooding (2021-02-09),

4. 10815777 - Method to detect incremental oil production arising from a low salinity waterflood (2020-10-27),

5. 10227858 - Method and system for configuring crude oil displacement system (2019-03-12),

6. 10214683 - Systems and methods for producing hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon bearing rock via combined treatment of the rock and subsequent waterflooding (2019-02-26),

7. 9982520 - Oil recovery method (2018-05-29),

8. 9804062 - Apparatus and method for testing multiple samples (2017-10-31),

9. 9575203 - Method for measuring rock wettability (2017-02-21),

10. 9261435 - Apparatus and method for testing multiple samples (2016-02-16),

11. 9103201 - Method and system for configuring crude oil displacement system (2015-08-11),

12. 8622129 - Method of injecting carbon dioxide (2014-01-07),

13. 8439111 - Hydrocarbon recovery process (2013-05-14),

14. 7987907 - Hydrocarbon recovery process (2011-08-02),

15. 7726398 - Water flooding method (2010-06-01),

Title: Ian Ralph Collins - Innovative Inventor from Sunbury-on-Thames

Introduction: Ian Ralph Collins is a distinguished inventor hailing from Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields.

Latest Patents: Ian Ralph Collins holds several patents in the areas of technology and engineering, showcasing his continuous commitment to innovation.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Ian Ralph Collins has demonstrated a remarkable ability to transform ideas into tangible inventions that have had a significant impact on the industry.

Collaborations: Ian Ralph Collins has collaborated with leading research institutions and universities to further develop his inventions, highlighting his dedication to advancing technology.

Conclusion: Ian Ralph Collins stands as a visionary inventor whose work continues to inspire and shape the future of innovation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.