Houston, TX, United States of America

Robert H Pierce

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignees: Vetco Offshore, Inc., Other. Active years: 1987-1989.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert H Pierce. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-h-pierce-7utwl47s

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 89(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1987-1989

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Robert H. Pierce in Offshore Drilling Technology

Introduction

Robert H. Pierce is an accomplished inventor based in Houston, TX, known for his significant contributions to offshore drilling technology. With a total of 2 patents, he has developed innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of deep-water hydrocarbon development.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the "Composite Support Column Assembly for Offshore Drilling and Production." This invention features an elongated cylindrical composite column that extends from a base assembly, designed for deep-water hydrocarbon development. The column is constructed with wound filament-resin composite cylindrical walls, which are coupled to transmit various loads between the platform structure and the base assembly. Additionally, the column includes buoyancy chambers filled with expanded foam plastic material, ensuring stability and support for offshore platforms.

Another notable patent is the "Composite Marine Riser System." This system consists of tubular marine riser sections made from a filament-resin matrix, providing exceptional tensile strength and hydrostatic collapse resistance. The riser sections are designed with cylindrical collapse-resisting ribs and buoyancy chambers, making them suitable for anchoring floating platforms. This innovative design allows for selective determination of load-bearing capacity based on the riser system's configuration.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Robert H. Pierce has worked with various companies, including Vetco Offshore, Inc. His experience in the offshore drilling industry has allowed him to develop cutting-edge technologies that address the challenges faced in deep-water operations.

Collaborations

Due to space constraints, the details of his collaborations will not be included.

Conclusion

Robert H. Pierce's innovative patents in offshore drilling technology demonstrate his expertise and commitment to advancing the industry. His contributions continue to influence the development of safer and more efficient systems for hydrocarbon extraction.

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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