Company patents

FMC Technologies, Inc.

FMC Technologies, Inc. shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy, with its dominant "Drilling & Mining" category, representing 75.3% of its portfolio, experiencing a significant decline of -52.8% so far in 2026, following a -12.2% drop in 2025. This indicates a potential de-emphasis on its core energy sector, while the "Valves" category, though smaller at 9.3% of the portfolio, has shown consistent growth with a +20.0% increase in 2025 and a strong +150.0% surge in 2024, suggesting an emerging focus on manufacturing components.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

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.

194 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 25 themes

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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119since 2023
-25.6%YoY
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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115since 2023
-26.5%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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43since 2023
-14.3%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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26since 2023
-12.5%YoY
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Valves

Valves specifically designed for managing fluid power in hydraulic or pneumatic systems, including components for pressure regulation, flow direction, and system centering.

Valves
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16since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Advanced Valve Actuation

Mechanisms and control systems for precisely moving valve elements, often involving electric motors, cams, solenoids, or pneumatic/hydraulic pilots, to achieve desired flow or position.

Valves
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13since 2023
+33.3%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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13since 2023
0.0%YoY
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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8since 2023
0.0%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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7since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Pressure Relief and Check Valves

Valves engineered to automatically open or close based on pressure differentials, preventing over-pressurization, controlling flow direction, or suppressing backflow in fluid systems.

Valves
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5since 2023
+200.0%YoY
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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5since 2023
-33.3%YoY
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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5since 2023
-50.0%YoY
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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5since 2023
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Industrial & Bioprocess Filtration

Membrane and depth filtration for industrial separation, gas purification, and bioprocess clarification including cross-flow, dead-end, tangential flow filtration, and oil/water separation.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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5since 2023
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Integrated Actuation and Drive Systems

Methods and components for converting power into mechanical motion to drive pump mechanisms, encompassing electric motors, hydraulic actuators, and specialized motion converters like ball screws or solenoids.

Pumps (Positive Displacement)
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5since 2023
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Integrated Valve Sensing & Diagnostics

Incorporating sensors and processing capabilities directly into valve systems to monitor operational state, detect malfunctions, measure flow parameters, or verify proper installation.

Valves
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Water & Wastewater Membrane Treatment

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

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)Water / Sewage Treatment
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3since 2023
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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
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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
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Pump Control and Efficiencyfiltered

Techniques and systems for optimizing pump operation, including capacity modulation, energy management, pulsation reduction, and precise fluid dispensing to improve performance and reduce energy consumption.

Pumps (Positive Displacement)
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2since 2023
n/a
Fiber-Reinforced Structural Composites

Multi-layered materials incorporating fiber layers (e.g., carbon, non-carbon, fabric, mesh) within a polymer or ceramic matrix to achieve enhanced mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, impact resistance, or tailored hardness for demanding structural applications.

Layered Products (Laminates, Films)
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1since 2023
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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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1since 2023
n/a
Valves for Sanitary & HVAC Systems

Specialized valve designs for domestic and commercial applications involving water distribution, temperature control, and air conditioning, often focusing on integration, materials, and specific flow characteristics.

Valves
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1since 2023
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Advanced Adsorbent & Separation Media

Development of materials with tailored porosity, surface chemistry, or structure, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, or superficially porous particles, for selective adsorption, ion exchange, or chromatographic separations.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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1since 2023
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Portable and Compact Pump Devices

Design and engineering solutions for creating self-contained, mobile, or miniaturized pump systems, often incorporating battery power, ergonomic features, and integrated components for ease of use and transport.

Pumps (Positive Displacement)
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1since 2023
n/a

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