Sek Yee Tan

USPTO Granted Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 5)

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 5)

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 8)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 9.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 19(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Indianapolis, IN (US) (2020)
Carmel, IN (US) (2018 - 2022)
Lincoln, CA (US) (2023)

Company Filing History:

Corteva Agriscience LLC

patents

Years Active: 2018-2025

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward Citations

Abstract keywords

1. 12264321 - Cry1D for controlling corn earworm (2025-04-01),

2. 11795471 - Cry1D for controlling corn earworm (2023-10-24),

3. 11761015 - Binary insecticidal Cry toxins (2023-09-19),

4. 11485983 - Cry1D for controlling corn earworm (2022-11-01),

5. 10889830 - Binary insecticidal Cry toxins (2021-01-12),

6. 10800819 - Vegetative insecticidal proteins useful for control of insect pests (2020-10-13),

7. 10683517 - Cry1D for controlling corn earworm (2020-06-16),

8. 10676757 - IRDIG17912 insecticidal Cry toxins (2020-06-09),

9. 10570182 - Modified Cry1Ca toxins useful for control of insect pests (2020-02-25),

10. 10433557 - Insecticidal cry toxins (2019-10-08),

11. 9890390 - CRY1D for controlling corn earworm (2018-02-13),

12. 9879055 - Vegetative insecticidal proteins useful for control of insect pests (2018-01-30),

Title: The Innovations of Sek Yee Tan

Introduction

Sek Yee Tan is a notable inventor based in Carmel, Indiana, who has made significant contributions to agricultural biotechnology. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Tan has focused on developing methods to enhance crop protection against pests, particularly the corn earworm.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are the patents for Cry1D and Cry1Da, both aimed at controlling the corn earworm (CEW). The subject inventions relate to the surprising discovery that Cry1D and Cry1Da are active against CEW. Methods for utilizing these proteins in transgenic plants to prevent serious crop damage are described in detail. Leaf and silk bioassays using transgenic maize expressing the full-length, core toxin region, or chimeric Cry1D and Cry1Da have demonstrated effective insect protection against CEW larvae damage.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Sek Yee Tan has worked with prominent companies in the agricultural sector, including Dow Agrosciences LLC and Agrigenetics, Inc. His work has significantly advanced the field of pest control in crops, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.

Collaborations

Tan has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Kenneth Edwin Narva and Joel Jay Sheets, further enhancing the impact of his research and innovations.

Conclusion

Sek Yee Tan's contributions to agricultural biotechnology through his patents and collaborations have made a lasting impact on crop protection strategies. His work continues to influence the field and improve agricultural sustainability.

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