Patents by Inventor Xiaoyan Zhong

Xiaoyan Zhong 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).

  • Publication number: 20200011158
    Abstract: A method for drilling includes obtaining formation-measurement pairings, training a machine-learning model using the formation-measurement pairings, receiving measurements obtained by a tool positioned in a well formed in a formation, and generating a formation model of at least a portion of the formation using the machine-learning model and the measurements. The formation model represents one or more physical parameters of the formation, one or more structural parameters of the formation, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Yan Kai Xu, Qingfeng Zhu, Hui Xie, Helen Xiaoyan Zhong, Ettore Mirto, Aria Abubakar, Yao Feng, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190338300
    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 DP-004114-3 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: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: CLARA ALARCON, MATTHEW CURTIS HARMON, M. ALEJANDRA PASCUAL, JAMES C. REGISTER, III, CHRISTOPHER J SCELONGE, JOSHUA K. YOUNG, CATHY XIAOYAN ZHONG
  • Patent number: 10407688
    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 DP-004114-3 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: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Clara Maria Alarcon, Matthew C. Harmon, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher J. Scelonge, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Publication number: 20190136331
    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 DP-004114-3 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: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Diehn, Albert L Lu, Timothy M Nowatzki, Douglas S Nubel, M Alejandra Pascual, James C Register, III, Christopher J Scelonge, Joshua K Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong, Erin L Crowgey
  • Patent number: 10190179
    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 DP-004114-3 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: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignees: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Diehn, Albert L. Lu, Timothy M. Nowatzki, Douglas S. Nubel, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher J. Scelonge, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong, Erin L. Crowgey
  • Publication number: 20180347280
    Abstract: A drill string can include an electromagnetic transmitter oriented at an actual effective tilt angle with respect to the drill string and an electromagnetic receiver oriented at an actual effective tilt angle with respect to the drill string. The transmitter and received can be used to investigate geologic formations surrounding the drill string, and measurements of the geologic formations can be based on the actual effective tilt angles of the transmitter and the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Helen Xiaoyan Zhong, Steve F. Crary, Mark T. Frey
  • Publication number: 20180321413
    Abstract: A method for making gain compensated electromagnetic logging measurements of a subterranean formation includes rotating an electromagnetic logging tool in a subterranean wellbore. The logging tool includes a transmitter having at least one transmitting antenna axially spaced apart from a receiver having at least one receiving antenna. Electromagnetic waves are transmitted into the subterranean wellbore using the at least one transmitting antenna. Voltage measurements corresponding to the transmitted electromagnetic waves are received at the receiving antenna. The voltage measurements are processed to compute real and imaginary directional resistivity measurement quantities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Helen Xiaoyan Zhong, Mark T. Frey, Peter T. Wu
  • Publication number: 20180292563
    Abstract: Methods capable of determining a depth of investigation of a logging tool can include generating an error distribution model for a logging tool. The methods can also include defining a detection threshold above which a measured signal from a measurement channel of the logging tool can be considered reliable based on output from the error distribution model, and generating a simulated formation model to determine the depth of investigation. The depth of investigation can be biased by the detection threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Helen Xiaoyan Zhong, Steve F. Crary, Ettore Mirto, Christophe Dupuis, Weixin Dong, Mark T. Frey
  • Publication number: 20180030464
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: ANTHONY J KINNEY, Kent Brink, Robert F. Cressman, Knut Meyer, Kevin L. Stecca, Natalie N. Weber, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Patent number: 9879327
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting, identifying, and quantifying Brassica A genomic DNA are described. The methods are specific to the Brassica A genome and do not cross-react with other Brassica species, crops or weedy relatives that could contribute to contamination of a canola field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew Curtis Harmon, Nancy L Henderson, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Publication number: 20180023148
    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 DP-004114-3 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: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: SCOTT DIEHN, ALBERT L. LU, TIMOTHY M. NOWATZKI, DOUGLAS S. NUBEL, M. ALEJANDRA PASCUAL, JAMES C. REGISTER, III, CHRISTOPHER J. SCELONGE, JOSHUA K. YOUNG, CATHY XIAOYAN ZHONG, ERIN L. CROWGEY
  • Publication number: 20170369953
    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 DP-004114-3 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: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: CLARA MARIA ALARCON, MATTHEW C. HARMON, M. ALEJANDRA PASCUAL, JAMES C. REGISTER, III, CHRISTOPHER J. SCELONGE, JOSHUA K. YOUNG, CATHY XIAOYAN ZHONG
  • Patent number: 9816098
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinney, Kevin L. Stecca, Knut Meyer, Kent Brink, Robert F. Cressman, Natalie N. Weber, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Patent number: 9790561
    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 DP-004114-3 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 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Diehn, Albert Lu, Timothy Nowatzki, Douglas Nubel, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher Jay Scelonge, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong, Erin L. Crowgey
  • Patent number: 9725772
    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 DP-004114-3 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 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignees: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Clara Maria Alarcon, Matthew C. Harmon, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher J. Scelonge, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Publication number: 20170044565
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony J. KINNEY, Keven L. STECCA, Knut MEYER, Kent BRINK, Robert F. CRESSMAN, JR., Natalie N. WEBER, Cathy Xiaoyan ZHONG
  • Patent number: 9540922
    Abstract: An electromagnetic method for obtaining a dip azimuth angle from downhole electromagnetic measurements includes acquiring electromagnetic measurement data in a subterranean borehole from at least one measurement array. The electromagnetic measurement data is processed by a least squares method to obtain the dip azimuth angle. Related systems and apparatuses are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Zhong, Gerald N. Minerbo, Steven F. Crary
  • Patent number: 9487835
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting, identifying, and quantifying Brassica A genomic DNA are described. The methods are specific to the Brassica A genome and do not cross-react with other Brassica species, crops or weedy relatives that could contribute to contamination of a canola field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew Curtis Harmon, Nancy L Henderson, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Publication number: 20160222470
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting, identifying, and quantifying Brassica A genomic DNA are described. The methods are specific to the Brassica A genome and do not cross-react with other Brassica species, crops or weedy relatives that could contribute to contamination of a canola field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Curtis Harmon, Nancy L. Henderson, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Patent number: 9340838
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting, identifying, and quantifying Brassica A genomic DNA are described. The methods are specific to the Brassica A genome and do not cross-react with other Brassica species, crops or weedy relatives that could contribute to contamination of a canola field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew Curtis Harmon, Nancy L Henderson, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong