Yibing Zheng

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Baker Hughes Corporation. Active years: 2009-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yibing Zheng. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yibing-zheng

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 76.9

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 46(Granted Patents)

Location History:

West University Place, TX (US) (2019 - 2020)
Houston, TX (US) (2009 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

8 out of 12,216

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

patents

5 out of 5,728

Baker Hughes Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2009-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12281566 - Systems and methods for detecting downhole tool location inside a borehole (2025-04-21),

2. 10969510 - Characterization of wellbore materials in multiple casing strings (2021-04-06),

3. 10712466 - Casing thickness measurement using acoustic wave correlation (2020-07-14),

4. 10634807 - Determining borehole parameters using ultrasonic and micro-resistivity calipers (2020-04-28),

5. 10598563 - Downhole acoustic source localization (2020-03-24),

6. 10365389 - MEMS-based transducers on a downhole tool (2019-07-30),

7. 10329899 - Borehole shape estimation (2019-06-25),

8. 10301932 - Ultrasonic casing and cement evaluation method using a ray tracing model (2019-05-28),

9. 8004932 - Identification of stress in formations using angles of fast and slow dipole waves in borehole acoustic logging (2011-08-23),

10. 7924652 - Method for determining seismic anisotropy (2011-04-12),

11. 7672784 - Using statistics of a fitting function for data-driven dispersion slowness processing (2010-03-02),

12. 7626886 - P-wave anisotropy determination using borehole measurements (2009-12-01),

13. 7492664 - Method for processing acoustic reflections in array data to image near-borehole geological structure (2009-02-17),

Title: Yibing Zheng: Innovator in Downhole Tool Technology

Introduction

Yibing Zheng is a prominent inventor based in Houston, TX (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of downhole tool technology. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Zheng has developed innovative methods and systems that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of downhole operations.

Latest Patents

One of Zheng's latest patents is titled "Systems and methods for detecting downhole tool location inside a borehole." This method involves logging well data via the tool over a period of time and measuring the lateral acceleration of the tool using accelerometers embedded within it. The process includes performing double integration on the tool's acceleration to obtain its displacement over time, followed by fitting this displacement to a best fit curve and subtracting it from the actual displacement.

Another notable patent is "Characterization of wellbore materials in multiple casing strings." This invention utilizes well completion data along with attributes such as instantaneous frequency, phase, and amplitude of an acoustic waveform to characterize materials in a wellbore. It determines material densities, acoustic velocities, and travel distances for materials between various casing stages.

Career Highlights

Zheng has worked with leading companies in the energy sector, including Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and Baker Hughes Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas to real-world challenges in the oil and gas industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Zheng has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including Xiao Ming Tang and Douglas J Patterson. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of technology in downhole operations.

Conclusion

Yibing Zheng's work in downhole tool technology exemplifies the impact of innovation in the energy sector. His patents and career achievements highlight his dedication to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of downhole operations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.