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Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Young Chul Choi

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications. Top assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Young Chul Choi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/young-chul-choi-yddjo79p

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 7(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 7,540 
 
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2026

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12728369 - Water oil separator vessel with hydrophobic mesh tubes (2026-09-08),
2. 11987750 - Water mixture for fracturing application (2024-05-21),
3. 11939233 - Oil-water separation system using hydrophobic/hydrophilic materials for capacity increase and improving produced water quality (2024-03-26),
4. 11746280 - Production of barium sulfate and fracturing fluid via mixing of produced water and seawater (2023-09-05),
5. 11655409 - Forming drilling fluid from produced water (2023-05-23),
6. 11148962 - Treating desalter water effluent for wash water reuse in a GOSP using a ceramic nanofiltration membrane (2021-10-19),

Title: Young Chul Choi: Innovator in Water Treatment Technologies

Introduction

Young Chul Choi is a prominent inventor based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He has made significant contributions to the field of water treatment technologies, holding a total of 6 patents. His innovative approaches focus on improving the quality of produced water and enhancing oil-water separation systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a method for using produced water (PW) in fracturing applications. This method involves performing ultrafiltration on the PW to create filtered PW, filtering seawater (SW) to produce filtered SW, and blending the two to form an aqueous blend. Another notable patent is an oil-water separation system that utilizes hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials to increase capacity and improve the quality of produced water. This system includes a vessel for receiving an oil-water mixture, along with a series of baffles designed to direct fluid flow and enhance separation efficiency.

Career Highlights

Young Chul Choi is currently employed at the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, where he continues to develop innovative solutions for water treatment and oil recovery. His work has been instrumental in advancing technologies that address environmental challenges in the oil industry.

Collaborations

He collaborates with esteemed colleagues, including Fahd Ibrahim Alghunaimi and Regis Didier Alain Vilagines, to further enhance the impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Young Chul Choi's contributions to water treatment technologies exemplify the importance of innovation in addressing environmental issues. His patents reflect a commitment to improving industrial processes and promoting sustainability in the oil sector.

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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