Saudi Arabian Oil had 12 patents in 3D printing during Q4 2023.The Saudi Arabian Oil Co filed a patent for an expansion apparatus manufactured using additive manufacturing, with a monolithic wall structure that can be inflated with pressurized fluid to transition between non-expanded and expanded configurations. Another patent describes thermoplastic compositions containing specific percentages of semi-crystalline polyester, halogenated polycarbonate, and poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymers for use in various articles. GlobalData’s report on Saudi Arabian Oil gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Saudi Arabian Oil grant share with 3D printing as a theme is 25% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Expansion apparatus (Patent ID: US20230374884A1)
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The patent filed by the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. describes an expansion apparatus and a method of manufacturing it. The expansion apparatus includes an expandable element with a monolithic wall structure formed through additive manufacturing. This wall structure has an initial non-expanded profile with a perimeter length greater than the outer gauge perimeter, allowing for expansion during inflation by reforming the profile to increase the outer gauge perimeter. The apparatus can have varying perimeter lengths along the longitudinal axis, different inner perimeter lengths, and sections with varying thicknesses.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific features and configurations of the expansion apparatus, such as varying perimeter lengths, flank angles, inner perimeter lengths, and fold structures. The patent also covers methods of manufacturing the expansion apparatus using additive manufacturing techniques and providing a seal in a wellbore by inflating the expansion apparatus. Additionally, a computer program is included to control the additive manufacturing process, and methods for manufacturing the expansion apparatus and providing a seal are outlined. Overall, the patent focuses on the innovative design and manufacturing process of the expansion apparatus for various applications, particularly in the oil and gas industry.
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