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E21C 37/00

Other methods or devices for dislodging with or without loading (breaking-down by means inserted in slits E21C27/14)

9 direct subcodes

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  • E21C 37/02 by wedges
  • E21C 37/04 by devices with parts pressed mechanically against the wall of a borehole
  • E21C 37/16 by fire-setting or by similar methods based on a heat effect (drilling by use of heat E21B7/14)
  • E21C 37/18 by electricity
  • E21C 37/20 by ultrasonic waves
  • E21C 37/26 Chisels or other cutting tools not mentioned before

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES GROUP US 27,652
  2. SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 7,755
  3. PETROCHINA COMPANY 7,025
  4. BAKER HUGHES US 6,589
  5. SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY US 6,151
  6. SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 4,443
  7. SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY NL 4,255
  8. CNPC (CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION) 3,991
  9. SERVICES PETROLIERS SCHLUMBERGER FR 3,300
  10. SCHLUMBERGER CANADA CA 3,086