Company patents

Grant Prideco, Inc.

Grant Prideco, Inc. surprisingly shows a highly concentrated patent strategy, with 64.7% of its portfolio in Drilling & Mining, which saw significant growth of +166.7% in 2024 and +50.0% in 2025, indicating a strong and sustained focus in this core area despite a partial decline of -16.7% so far in 2026. While smaller categories like Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation) and Pipes & Tubing showed rapid growth in 2025 (+200.0% and +100.0% respectively), their sharp declines so far in 2026 suggest a potential shifting priority away from these emerging areas.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

51 US filings (since 2023) · 6 categories · 19 themes

Downhole Power & Electrical Systems

Methods and apparatus for generating, storing, and distributing electrical power within a wellbore, or for powering downhole tools and systems from the surface.

Drilling & Mining
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20since 2023
+20.0%YoY
Automated Well Operations & Control

Systems and methods employing sensors, data processing, and control algorithms to automate and optimize drilling, fracturing, and fluid production processes in real-time.

Drilling & Mining
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17since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Advanced Drilling & Wellbore Tools

Design and engineering of specialized mechanical and electrical tools for drilling, coring, perforating, and manipulating equipment within the wellbore environment.

Drilling & Mining
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14since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Downhole Wellbore Sensing

Deployment and operation of specialized sensors within wellbores to monitor formation properties, fluid flow, and well integrity, often using acoustic, optical, or radiation-based methods, and integrating with well operations.

Drilling & Mining
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6since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Wellbore Treatment Fluids

Specialized fluid compositions, including additives and inhibitors, used in oil and gas exploration and production for purposes like drilling, fracturing, cementing, corrosion inhibition, and formation stimulation.

Drilling & Mining
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3since 2023
new
Integrated Functionality in Tubing

Tubes, hoses, or ducts incorporating additional components or features beyond simple fluid conveyance, such as embedded electronics (sensors, heaters), structural reinforcement, or segregated compartments for cable routing.

Pipes & Tubing
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Gas Stream Purification

Technologies and systems for removing unwanted components or separating desired gases from a mixed gas stream, including adsorption, absorption, and membrane-based methods.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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2since 2023
new
Industrial Solid-Liquid Separation

Equipment and processes for separating solid particles from liquid or gas phases in industrial settings, encompassing mechanical screening, filtration of molten materials, and various filter media designs.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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2since 2023
new
Specialized End-Effectors & Mechanisms

Design and control of advanced robotic grippers, tools, and mechanical linkages for specific manipulation tasks or operating in challenging environments.

Manipulators & Robotics
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2since 2023
new
Pipe Repair and Rehabilitation

Systems and methods for repairing, reinforcing, or isolating existing pipes, often involving internal lining, curing processes, or sealing techniques without extensive excavation or replacement.

Pipes & Tubing
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2since 2023
new
Quick Connect/Disconnect Couplings

Mechanisms allowing rapid, secure, and often sealed attachment and detachment of pipes, tubes, or hoses, frequently featuring locking, sealing, and release components for efficient assembly and maintenance.

Pipes & Tubing
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Specialized Fluid Handling Connections

Couplings and fittings designed for specific fluid properties (e.g., cryogenic, chemical, medical, high-pressure) or requiring aseptic conditions, low-spill characteristics, or antimicrobial features to ensure safety and integrity.

Pipes & Tubing
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Mooring & Anchoring Monitoring

Systems and methods for real-time assessment of mooring line tension, anchor chain status, and associated risks for floating vessels and offshore structures.

Ships & Marine Vessels
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Water Contaminant Remediation

Systems and methods specifically engineered for removing pollutants and impurities from water sources, ranging from groundwater decontamination to point-of-use filtration, often employing adsorption, membrane, or distillation techniques.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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2since 2023
n/a
Water & Wastewater Membrane Treatment

Membrane-based separation for water purification, contaminant removal, desalination, and wastewater treatment, including reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and forward osmosis modules.

Water / Sewage TreatmentSeparation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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2since 2023
n/a
Offshore Platform Stabilityfiltered

Engineering solutions for the structural design, stability, and motion control of floating or fixed offshore platforms, including those for renewable energy installations.

Ships & Marine Vessels
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2since 2023
n/a
Non-Standard Pipe & Duct Geometries

Connectors, seals, and tubing solutions specifically designed for pipes, ducts, or conduits that deviate from standard circular cross-sections, or require flexible/collapsible forms for specific applications or installation challenges.

Pipes & Tubing
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1since 2023
new
Advanced Oxidation & Disinfection

Processes that use strong oxidants, electrochemical methods, sonic waves, or other energy-intensive techniques to break down organic pollutants, disinfect water, or facilitate contaminant separation.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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1since 2023
n/a
Physical Water Conditioning

Non-chemical or non-biological methods that alter the physical properties or structure of water, often claimed to improve its quality or interaction with biological systems, such as vortexing or electromagnetic treatment.

Water / Sewage Treatment
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1since 2023
n/a

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