Tu Tien Trinh

This inventor holds 32 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 8 CIPO patents and 12 EPO patents, primarily in Earth-Boring Tools. Top assignees: Baker Hughes Corporation, Baker Hughes, a Ge Compnay, LLC. Active years: 2009-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tu Tien Trinh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tu-tien-trinh

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 = 3)

% Patents Active = 96.9

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 13)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 443(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

30 out of 5,728

Baker Hughes Corporation

patents

2 out of 1,389

Baker Hughes, a Ge Compnay, LLC

patents

Years Active: 2009-2018

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Areas of Expertise:

Drill Bits

Sensors

Cutting Elements

Formation Evaluation

Real-Time Communication

Weight-On-Bit

Torque Sensors

Data Acquisition

Corrosion Protection

Downhole Tools

Gamma Ray Detectors

Acoustic Sensors

32 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9963940 - Rotary drill bits comprising maraging steel and methods of forming such drill bits (2018-05-08),

2. 9920614 - Apparatus and method for drilling wellbores based on mechanical specific energy determined from bit-based weight and torque sensors (2018-03-20),

3. 9739093 - Cutting elements comprising sensors, earth-boring tools having such sensors, and associated methods (2017-08-22),

4. 9328561 - Drill bits with sensors for formation evaluation (2016-05-03),

5. 9145741 - Cutting elements comprising sensors, earth-boring tools having such sensors, and associated methods (2015-09-29),

6. 9004161 - Apparatus and methods for real time communication in drill strings (2015-04-14),

7. 8991471 - Methods of forming earth-boring tools (2015-03-31),

8. 8967295 - Drill bit-mounted data acquisition systems and associated data transfer apparatus and method (2015-03-03),

9. 8893822 - Apparatus and methods for real time communication between drill bit and drilling assembly (2014-11-25),

10. 8887832 - Apparatus and methods for corrosion protection of downhole tools (2014-11-18),

11. 8777088 - Methods for attaching cutting elements to earth-boring tools using tapered surfaces (2014-07-15),

12. 8695728 - Formation evaluation using a bit-based active radiation source and a gamma ray detector (2014-04-15),

13. 8573327 - Apparatus and methods for estimating tool inclination using bit-based gamma ray sensors (2013-11-05),

14. 8573326 - Method and apparatus to adjust weight-on-bit/torque-on-bit sensor bias (2013-11-05),

15. 8481920 - Apparatus and method for determining formation density from nuclear density measurements made using sensors at more than one location (2013-07-09),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Tu Tien Trinh

Introduction

Tu Tien Trinh is an accomplished inventor based in Houston, TX, known for his significant contributions to the field of drilling technologies. With a remarkable portfolio of 32 patents, Trinh has made strides in improving drilling efficiency and tool durability through innovative materials and methods.

Latest Patents

Among his notable patents, Trinh's latest inventions include "Rotary drill bits comprising maraging steel and methods of forming such drill bits," which outlines a method for creating earth-boring tools that use centrifugal forces for shaping metal within a die. This invention features a unique design that incorporates a unitary, centrifugally cast bit body, including an integral shank, blade, and cutting elements. Additionally, his methods for repairing rotary drill bits involve annealing and aging to enhance the performance of these tools.

Another key patent focuses on the "Apparatus and method for drilling wellbores based on mechanical specific energy determined from bit-based weight and torque sensors." This innovative approach outlines a method of drilling that utilizes weight and torque sensors to gather data, which is then used to optimize drilling parameters based on the mechanical specific energy of the drilling assembly.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Tu Tien Trinh has worked with prominent companies, including Baker Hughes Corporation and its subsidiary, Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC. His role in these organizations has positioned him at the forefront of drilling technology, allowing him to apply his innovative ideas in practical settings.

Collaborations

Trinh has collaborated with noted professionals in the industry, such as Eric Charles Sullivan and Daryl Pritchard. These collaborations have further enhanced his work, fostering the exchange of ideas and advancing the field of drilling technologies.

Conclusion

Tu Tien Trinh's innovations continue to shape the drilling industry, providing significant advancements in tool design and drilling efficiency. With his extensive experience and a robust patent portfolio, Trinh remains a key figure in the development of innovative solutions in earth-boring technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.