This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Ross Zhan and Pollen Germination Evaluation
Introduction
Ross Zhan is an inventor based in Olivette, Missouri. His work includes a patented method for evaluating the quality of crop pollen through germination testing and image analysis.
Latest Patents
Zhan is associated with 1 patent, titled “Methods for Evaluating Pollen Germination, and Related Systems.” The invention describes germinating crop pollen in a fluid medium and passing a sample through a flow chamber at a predefined rate. A camera captures images of the sample, which are compared with crop-specific reference images to generate a pollen germination score indicating the germinated grains in the sample.
Career Highlights
Zhan is associated with Monsanto Technology LLC. His patent focuses on applying fluid imaging and image comparison to assess pollen germination, offering a systematic approach to evaluating pollen quality.
Collaborations
The provided information identifies Gretchen Spiess and Weilin Wang as Zhan’s coworkers. Their specific contributions to the patent are not stated.
Conclusion
Ross Zhan’s patent combines pollen germination testing with automated image analysis to produce a crop-specific score, reflecting an innovation in evaluating pollen quality.
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