Patents by Inventor Abigail K. Luckring

Abigail K. Luckring has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Altering the interface of hydrocarbon-coated surfaces
    Patent number: 8658412
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or pipeline maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Eric R. Choban, Robert D. Fallon, Edwin R. Hendrickson, Scott Christopoher Jackson, Abigail K. Luckring, Michael P. Perry, David Alan Suchanec, Sheryl M. Anzek
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 8592653
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Method of improving oil recovery from an oil reservoir using an enriched anaerobic steady state microbial consortium
    Patent number: 8528634
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to developing an enriched steady state microbial consortium capable of modifying crude oil components of an oil reservoir under anaerobic denitrifying conditions. The steady state consortium may be used to improve oil recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Edwin R. Hendrickson, Abigail K. Luckring, Sharon Jo Keeler, Michael P. Perry, Eric R. Choban
  • ALTERING THE INTERFACE OF HYDROCARBON-COATED SURFACES
    Publication number: 20130000912
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or to benefit pipeline maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: EDWIN R. HENDRICKSON, Abigail K. Luckring, Michael P. Perry
  • METHODS, STRAINS, AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR MICROBIALLY ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY: ARCOBACTER CLADE 1
    Publication number: 20120277127
    Abstract: Methods, microorganisms, and compositions are provided wherein oil reservoirs are inoculated with microorganisms belonging to Arcobacter clade 1 and medium including an electron acceptor. The Arcobacter strains grow in the oil reservoir to form plugging biofilms that reduce permeability in areas of subterranean formations thereby increasing sweep efficiency, and thereby enhancing oil recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Edwin R. Hendrickson, Scott Christopher Jackson, Abigail K. Luckring
  • PREVENTION OF BIOMASS AGGREGATION AT INJECTION WELLS
    Publication number: 20120273189
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is introduction of different nutrient solution formulations to a subterranean target site to prevent biofilm formation and biomass aggregation at the sand face of an injection well bore during MEOR or bioremediation processes. A first nutrient solution formulation supports growth of introduced microorganisms and a second nutrient solution formulation is used to promote biofilm formation to allow plugging of pores and channels in the subterranean target site, for MEOR or bioremediation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Albert W. ALSOP, Sheryl M. ANYZEK, Robert D. FALLON, Edwin R. HENDRICKSON, Sharon Jo KEELER, Abigail K. LUCKRING, Michael P. PERRY
  • METHODS, STRAINS, AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR MICROBIALLY ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY: PSEUDOMONAS STUTZERI
    Publication number: 20120277126
    Abstract: Methods, microorganisms, and compositions are provided wherein oil reservoirs are inoculated with microorganisms belonging to Pseudomonas stutzeri and medium including an electron acceptor. The Pseudomonas stutzeri grow in the oil reservoir to form plugging biofilms that reduce permeability in areas of subterranean formations thereby increasing sweep efficiency, and thereby enhancing oil recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert D. Fallon, Edwin R. Hendrickson, Scott Christopher Jackson, Sharon Jo Keeler, Abigail K. Luckring, Bethany C. Rees
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7956246
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7932033
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7897342
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7888495
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7888023
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. duPont de Nemours and Co., Dow AgroSciences, LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • ALTERING THE INTERFACE OF HYDROCARBON-COATED SURFACES
    Publication number: 20110030956
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or pipeline maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: ERIC R. CHOBAN, ROBERT D. FALLON, EDWIN R. HENDRICKSON, SCOTT CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, ABIGAIL K. LUCKRING, MICHAEL P. PERRY, DAVID ALAN SUCHANEC, SHERYL M. ANYZEK
  • CORN EVENT DAS-59122-7 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110030086
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: JAMES WAYNE BING, ROBERT F. CRESSMAN, JR., MANJU GUPTA, SALIM M. HAKIMI, DAVID HONDRED, TODD L. KRONE, MARY E. HARTNETT LOCKE, ABIGAIL K. LUCKRING, SANDRA E. MEYER, DANIEL MOELLENBECK, KENNETH EDWIN NARVA, PAUL D. OLSON, CRAIG D. SANDERS, JIMEI WANG, JIAN ZHANG, GAN-YUAN ZHONG
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7875429
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7875430
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • STEADY STATE ANAEROBIC DENITRIFYING CONSORTIUM FOR APPLICATION IN IN-SITU BIOREMEDIATION OF HYDROCARBON-CONTAMINATED SITES AND ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20100216217
    Abstract: Enriched steady state microbial consortiums for microbial enhanced oil recovery and in situ bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sites, under anaerobic denitrifying conditions, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Edwin R. Hendrickson, Abigail K. Luckring, Sharon Jo Keeler, Michael P. Perry, Eric R. Choban
  • METHOD OF IN SITU BIOREMEDIATION OF HYDROCARBON-CONTAMINATED SITES USING AN ENRICHED ANAEROBIC STEADY STATE MICROBIAL CONSORTIUM
    Publication number: 20100216219
    Abstract: A method for in situ bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sites using an enriched steady state microbial consortium capable of modifying crude oil components under anaerobic denitrifying conditions is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Edwin R. Hendrickson, Abigail K. Luckring, Sharon Jo Keeler, Michael P. Perry, Eric R. Choban
  • METHOD OF IMPROVING OIL RECOVERY FROM AN OIL RESERVOIR USING AN ENRICHED ANAEROBIC STEADY STATE MICROBIAL CONSORTIUM
    Publication number: 20100212888
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to developing an enriched steady state microbial consortium capable of modifying crude oil components of an oil reservoir under anaerobic denitrifying conditions. The steady state consortium may be used to improve oil recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Edwin R. Hendrickson, Abigail K. Luckring, Sharon Jo Keeler, Michael P. Perry, Eric R. Choban
  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: RE43373
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: James Wayne Bing, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Salim M. Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd L. Krone, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, Abigail K. Luckring, Sandra E. Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Paul D. Olson, Craig D. Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong