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Chock H. Gan, Raleigh, NC US
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20140181761 | IDENTIFYING CIRCUIT ELEMENTS FOR SELECTIVE INCLUSION IN SPEED-PUSH PROCESSING IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, AND RELATED CIRCUIT SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA - Embodiments of the disclosure include identifying circuit elements for selective inclusion in speed-push processing and related circuit systems, apparatus, and computer-readable media. A method for altering a speed-push mask is provided, including analyzing a circuit design comprising a plurality of cells to which a speed-push mask is applied to identify at least one of the plurality of cells as having performance margin. The speed-push mask is altered such that the at least one of the plurality of cells having performance margin may be fabricated as a non-speed-pushed cell. Additionally, a method for creating a speed-push mask is provided, including analyzing a circuit design comprising a plurality of cells to identify at least one of the plurality of cells below a performance threshold. A speed-push mask is created such that the at least one of the plurality of cells below the performance threshold may be fabricated as a speed-pushed cell. | 06-26-2014 |
Daoji Gan, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090215976 | Photosensitive dielectric resin compositions, films formed therefrom and semiconductor and display devices encompassing such films - Some embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to norbornene-type polymers and to photosensitive dielectric resin compositions formed therefrom. Other embodiments relate to films formed from such compositions and to devices, such as electrical, electronic and optoelectronic devices, that encompass such films. | 08-27-2009 |
David C. Gan, South Lake, TX US
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20080268074 | Cosmetic Compositions and Methods Comprising Rhodiola Rosea - A cosmetic composition comprising a UV-protective amount of at least one rosavin, preferably present in an extract of | 10-30-2008 |
20100297042 | Cosmetic Compositions and Methods Comprising Rhodiola Rosea - A cosmetic composition comprising a UV-protective amount of at least one rosavin, preferably present in an extract of | 11-25-2010 |
David C. Gan, Huntington Sta, NY US
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20100022651 | Method For Increasing Hair Growth - The present invention provides a method for stimulating hair growth, which comprises applying a composition containing a combination of a creatine compound and carnitine. The composition may further comprise 5′-AMP and NADH. Such a composition is effective in stimulating cell proliferation in the hair bulb of hair plugs. | 01-28-2010 |
20100137238 | Method For Increasing Hair Growth - The present invention provides a method for stimulating hair growth, which comprises applying a composition containing at least one energy-inducing compound selected from the group consisting of 5′-AMP and ATP. Such a composition is particularly effective in increasing the DNA synthesis in dermal papilla cells. | 06-03-2010 |
Doron Gan, Cambridge, MA US
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20090030688 | TAGGING SPEECH RECOGNITION RESULTS BASED ON AN UNSTRUCTURED LANGUAGE MODEL FOR USE IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION FACILITY APPLICATION - Entering information into a software application resident on a mobile communication facility comprises recording speech presented by a user using a mobile communication facility resident capture facility, transmitting the recording through a wireless communication facility to a speech recognition facility, transmitting information relating to the software application to the speech recognition facility, generating results utilizing the speech recognition facility using an unstructured language model based at least in part on the information relating to the software application and the recording, tagging the results with information about the words in the results, transmitting the results and tags to the mobile communications facility, and loading the results and tags into the software application. | 01-29-2009 |
Fuwan Gan, Woburn, MA US
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20090101909 | SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTODETECTORS - In one aspect, a method includes forming a pit in a top surface of a substrate by removing a portion of the substrate and growing a semiconductor material with a bottom surface on the pit, the semiconductor material different than the material of the substrate. The pit has a base recessed in the top surface of the substrate. In another aspect, a structure includes a substrate having a top surface, the substrate including at least one pit having a base lower than the top surface of the substrate, and a semiconductor material having a bottom surface formed on the base of the pit. | 04-23-2009 |
Fuwan Gan, Cambridge, MA US
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20100025787 | System and method for providing a high frequency response silicon photodetector - A Silicon photodetector contains an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A Silicon layer is located on the top surface of the insulating substrate, where the Silicon layer contains a center region, the center region being larger in thickness than the rest of the Silicon layer. A top Silicon dioxide layer is located on a top surface of the center region. A left wing of the center region and a right wing of the center region are doped. The Silicon photodetector also has an active region located within the center region, where the active region contains a tailored crystal defect-impurity combination and Oxygen atoms. | 02-04-2010 |
Hao Gan, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20110269615 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING HAZARDOUS WASTE GLASS INTO NON-HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for converting hazardous waste glass into safe and usable material. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for producing ceramic products from toxic-metal-containing waste glass, thereby safely encapsulating the metals and other hazardous components within the ceramic products. | 11-03-2011 |
20130303822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VITRIFICATION OF WASTE - A method for vitrifying waste to prevent the formation of molybdate secondary phases includes forming a feed mixture that includes the waste, a source of vanadium, and at least one of glass frit or glass forming chemicals and vitrifying the feed mixture in a melter to produce a glass product that includes the waste. | 11-14-2013 |
20140066684 | MITIGATION OF SECONDARY PHASE FORMATION DURING WASTE VITRIFICATION - A method for vitrification of waste to reduce the formation of persistent secondary phases comprising separating at least one glass frit constituent from an initial glass frit to form a modified glass frit. The waste, modified glass frit, and the at least one glass frit constituent are mixed together with the modified glass frit and the at least one glass frit constituent being added as separate components. The resulting mixture is vitrified. | 03-06-2014 |
20140073830 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING HAZARDOUS WASTE GLASS INTO NON-HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for converting hazardous waste glass into safe and usable material. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for producing ceramic products from toxic-metal-containing waste glass, thereby safely encapsulating the metals and other hazardous components within the ceramic products. | 03-13-2014 |
Hewen Gan, South Lyon, MI US
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20160059653 | CAM ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLY - A cam adjustable assembly generally includes a cam bolt, a cam washer, and a driving tool. The cam bolt includes a head and a shank coupled to the head. The shank includes a first shank portion coupled to the head. The second shank portion is coupled to the first shank portion. The cam washer can be coupled to the second shank portion. The cam washer includes a washer body and defines a shank receiving hole extending through the washer body and a tool receiving hole extends through the washer body. The shank receiving hole is configured to receive the second shank portion. The driving tool includes a tool body and a protrusion extending from the tool body. The protrusion is configured to be received in the tool receiving hole such that rotation of the driving tool causes the cam bolt to rotate. | 03-03-2016 |
Hiongyap Gan, Revere, MA US
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20120247979 | Method for Enhancing Current Throughput in an Electrochemical System - An electrochemical system with reduced limiting-current behavior is disclosed. The electrochemical system is useful for fuel cells and bio-sensors. In part, the invention relates a method of reducing or eliminating limiting-current behavior in the operation electrochemical systems, in particular those with ion-selective membrane or electrochemical electrodes, by spatially reducing the convection near the membrane or the electrode. The invention further relates to electrochemical systems in which micropores, microarrays or pillar arrays are used to reduce convection in comparison to conventional systems without microarrays, micropores or pillar arrays. | 10-04-2012 |
Hong Gan, Miller Place, NY US
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20150147647 | COPPER DOPED SVO COMPOUNDS AS HIGH RATE CATHODE MATERIALS - The present invention related to an electrochemical cell comprising an anode of a Group IA metal and a cathode of a composite material prepared from a combination of vanadium oxide and either a copper or a silver oxide and the other of a copper or a silver nitrate. The cathode material of the present invention provides an increased gravimetric energy density over the cathode active materials of the prior art along with an increased pulse voltage delivery capacity. This makes the cathode material of the present invention particularly useful for implantable medical applications. | 05-28-2015 |
Hong Gan, Williamsville, NY US
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20090081552 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL WITH TIGHTLY HELD ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - An electrochemical cell comprising a conductive casing housing an electrode assembly provided with a stack holder surrounding the electrode assembly is described. The stack holder is of an elastic material that serves to maintain the anode and cathode in a face-to-face alignment throughout discharge. This is particularly important in later stages of cell life. As the cell discharges, anode active material is physically moved from the anode to intercalate with the cathode active material. As this mass transfer occurs, the cathode becomes physically larger and the anode smaller. This can lead to misalignment. However, the stack holder prevents such misalignment by maintaining a constrictive force on the electrode assembly throughout discharge. | 03-26-2009 |
20090117457 | Electrochemical Cells And Method Of Manufacturing Same - An electrochemical cell comprising a casing, an anode comprising anode active material, a cathode, and an electrolyte solution activating the cathode and the anode is described. In one embodiment, the cathode is comprised of a first current collector, first and second sheets of a first cathode active material in contact with the first current collector, a second current collector, third and forth sheets of the first cathode active material in contact with the second current collector, and a first sheet of a second cathode active material in non-adherent and congruent contact with the second and third sheets of the first cathode active material. | 05-07-2009 |
20110091776 | Sandwich Cathode Electrochemical Cell With Wound Electrode Assembly - A new design for a cathode having a configuration of: SVO/first current collector/CF | 04-21-2011 |
20110104542 | SCREEN-LESS ANODE DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR LOW COST LITHIUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR USE IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS - A new cathode design having a first cathode active material of a relatively low energy density but of a relatively high rate capability contacted to one side of a current collector and a second cathode active material having a relatively high energy density but of a relatively low rate capability contacted to the opposite side thereof is described. A preferred cathode is: SVO/current collector/CF | 05-05-2011 |
20110311854 | Electrochemical Cell Electrode With Sandwich Cathode And Method For Making Same - An electrochemical cell comprising an anode, and a cathode of a first cathode active material contacted to a first side of a current collector and a second cathode active material contacted to a second side of the current collector thereby forming an elongated cathode sheet. The first cathode active material has a first energy density and first rate capability, and the second cathode active material has a second energy density and a second rate capability. The first energy density of the first material is less than the second energy density of the second material, while the first rate capability of the first material is greater than the second rate capability of the second material. The elongated cathode sheet is folded onto itself to form a sandwich cathode having the configuration of: first cathode active material/current collector/second cathode active material/second cathode active material/current collector/first cathode active material. | 12-22-2011 |
20120133341 | Control of Silver Vanadium Oxide Surface Areas as a Means of Controlling Voltage Delay and RDC Growth in an Electrochemical Cell - An electrochemical cell comprising a lithium anode, a cathode comprising a blank cut from a free-standing sheet of a silver vanadium oxide mixture contacted to a current collector. The active material has having a relatively lower surface area and an electrolyte activating the anode and the cathode is described. By optimizing the cathode active material surface area in a SVO-containing cell, the magnitude of the passivating film growth at the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) and its relative impermeability to lithium ion diffusion is reduced. Therefore, by using a cathode of an active material, in a range of from about 0.2 m | 05-31-2012 |
20120308861 | METHOD OF MAKING ELECTRODES WITH DISTRIBUTED MATERIAL LOADING USED IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - A method of making electrodes with distributed material loadings used in rechargeable electrochemical cells and batteries is described. This method controls electrode material loading (mass per unit area) along the electrode's length while maintaining uniform compaction throughout the electrode. Such prepared electrode maintain sufficient mechanical flexibility for winding and are compact and robust to have high energy density and long cycle life in rechargeable cells and batteries. | 12-06-2012 |
Hua Gan, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20090267228 | INTERMETALLIC DIFFUSION BLOCK DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to an under bump metallurgy material. The under bump metallurgy material of this embodiment includes an adhesion layer and a conduction layer formed on top of the adhesion layer. The under bump metallurgy material of this embodiment also includes a barrier layer plated on top of the conduction layer and a sacrificial layer plated on top of the barrier layer. The conduction layer of this embodiment includes a trench formed therein, the trench contacting a portion of the barrier layer and blocking a path of intermetallic formation between the conduction layer and the sacrificial layer. | 10-29-2009 |
Huamin Gan, Clemmons, NC US
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20110247640 | Smokeless Tobacco Composition Comprising Tobacco-Derived Material and Non-Tobacco Plant Material - A smokeless tobacco product is configured for insertion into the mouth of a user and incorporates materials from | 10-13-2011 |
20120000480 | BIODEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A biodegradable fiber (including fiber tow) and/or biodegradable paper substrate may be coated with cellulose acetate and/or plasticized cellulose acetate for use in a filter material configured for application in a filter of a smoking article. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable material. | 01-05-2012 |
20120017925 | DEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A biodegradable fiber (including fiber tow) and/or biodegradable paper substrate may be coated with cellulose acetate, plasticized cellulose acetate and/or ethylene vinyl acetate for use in a filter material configured for application in a filter of a smoking article. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable material. | 01-26-2012 |
20120234334 | CURED TOBACCO AND METHOD THEREFOR - A method is provided for curing tobacco. The method includes steps of wilting, bruising, aerating, and drying tobacco, where each of the steps is measured in hours or days rather than months. In some aspects, aeration may take two to twelve hours or less. In some aspects, the entire curing method may be completed in 24 hours or less. | 09-20-2012 |
20130074853 | MIXED FIBER PRODUCT FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CIGARETTE FILTER ELEMENTS AND RELATED METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES - A system configured to produce smokable products including filter elements formed from multiple fibers is provided. The system includes a texturing apparatus configured to combine the fibers such that the fibers are at least partially entangled with each other and form a mixed fiber product. The entangled fibers may be sufficiently separated from one another such that plasticizer may be applied to the mixed fiber product without necessarily performing tow opening, crimp removal, or blooming operations. The fibers combined to form the mixed fiber product may define characteristics that differ or which are the same. Accordingly, filter elements may be produced that include different fibers that have respective desirable properties associated therewith. Related methods, apparatuses and mixed fiber products are also provided by the disclosure. | 03-28-2013 |
20130206153 | WHITENED TOBACCO COMPOSITION - A method of preparing a whitened tobacco material is provided, the method including the steps of (i) extracting a tobacco material with an aqueous solution to give a tobacco pulp and a tobacco extract; (ii) treating the tobacco pulp with at least one of a caustic reagent and an oxidizing agent for a time and at a temperature sufficient to lighten the color of the tobacco pulp to give a whitened tobacco pulp; (iii) clarifying the tobacco extract to remove higher molecular weight components; and (iv) combining the whitened tobacco pulp with a clarified tobacco extract to form a whitened tobacco material. The whitened tobacco material can be isolated and incorporated into a smokeless tobacco product. The invention also provides a smokeless tobacco product incorporating a whitened tobacco material. The smokeless tobacco product may be a snus-type formulation contained within a sealed pouch. | 08-15-2013 |
20150189909 | SMOKELESS TOBACCO COMPOSITION COMPRISING TOBACCO-DERIVED MATERIAL AND NON-TOBACCO PLANT MATERIAL - A smokeless tobacco product is configured for insertion into the mouth of a user and incorporates materials from | 07-09-2015 |
20150272208 | BIODEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - A biodegradable bi-component fiber may include a polyhydroxyalkanoate and/or polylactic acid with cellulose acetate and/or plasticized cellulose acetate for use in a filter material configured for use in a filter of a smoking article. The bi-component fiber may have a sheath-core construction where one component of the bi-component forms the core, and the other component forms the sheath of each fiber. A filter made in accordance with this design may also include non-biodegradable material. | 10-01-2015 |
Jean C. Gan, Morris Township, NJ US
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20120035683 | METHOD FOR TREATING DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE USING NONINVASIVE CAPACITIVELY COUPLED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - A method for treatment of degenerative disc disease using capacitively coupled electrical stimulation. In one embodiment, a subject diagnosed as having degenerative disc disease is treated by placing first and second electrodes on the subject's body at the site of an identified disc in a state of degenerative disc disease, and applying an electric field to the identified disc via the first and second electrodes with the intent to treat the degenerative disc disease. The electric field is created with an electrical signal having a frequency within a range of 20 to 100 kHz and having a symmetrical waveform with an amplitude within a range of 0.1 to 20 volts peak-to-peak, preferably a frequency of approximately 60 kHz and an amplitude of approximately 5 volts peak-to-peak. | 02-09-2012 |
20120095522 | METHOD FOR TREATING DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE USING NONINVASIVE CAPACITIVELY COUPLED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - A method for treatment of degenerative disc disease using capacitively coupled electrical stimulation. In one embodiment, a subject diagnosed as having degenerative disc disease is treated by placing first and second electrodes on the subject's body at the site of an identified disc in a state of degenerative disc disease, and applying an electric field to the identified disc via the first and second electrodes with the intent to treat the degenerative disc disease. The electric field is created with an electrical signal having a frequency within a range of 20 to 100 kHz and having a symmetrical waveform with an amplitude within a range of 0.1 to 20 volts peak-to-peak, preferably a frequency of approximately 60 kHz and an amplitude of approximately 5 volts peak-to-peak. | 04-19-2012 |
Jiangbo Gan, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090088102 | GAIN CONTROL METHODS FOR WIRELESS DEVICES AND TRANSMITTERS - A gain control process ( | 04-02-2009 |
Jianhui Gan, Cypress, TX US
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20150040692 | SWIVELING JOINT FOR A HORSE HEAD ON A PUMP JACK - A swiveling joint system for a horse head on a pump jack includes a working beam, a worm drive, a horse head member, and at least one locking pin. The swiveling joint system improves access to parts of the well because the horse head member can be swiveled out of position instead of being completely disassembled. The locking pin holds the horse head member in alignment with the working beam. When the locking pin is removed, the worm drive controls the swiveling of the horse head member in either direction towards either side of the working beam. The worm drive has a worm gear attached to the horse head member so that movement and position of the horse head corresponds to movement of the worm gear. The horse head member and working beam are rotatable relative to each other on a pivot pin, which can be connected to a lubricator. | 02-12-2015 |
Jinping Gan, Princeton, NJ US
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20110112155 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER IN PATIENTS HAVING BREAST CANCER RESISTANCE PROTEIN OVEREXPRESSION - A method for treating cancer comprising identifying a mammal that overexpresses breast cancer resistance protein; and administering to said mammal a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ixabepilone. In one aspect, the mammal is not administered an agent that is susceptible to breast cancer resistance protein overexpression resistance. In another aspect, the cancer is breast and/or lung cancer. | 05-12-2011 |
Keqi Gan, Geneva, IL US
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20080248312 | Method of preparing nano-structured surface coatings and coated articles - The invention relates to new processes for the preparation of antireflective coatings and coated substrates, as well as articles produced by these processes. These coatings can include one or more layers made of materials which form nano-structured and/or nano-porous surfaces. The process can include applying a cross-linkable hard coat to a substrate, partially curing or cross-linking the hard coat, and then applying a second coat carried by a solvent or mixture of solvents capable of swelling the partially cured hard coat. The second coat is then cross-linked and grafted to the hard coat to produce a durable coated substrate with antireflective properties. | 10-09-2008 |
20120196122 | LED CURING OF RADIATION CURABLE OPTICAL FIBER COATING COMPOSITIONS - A radiation curable coating composition for an optical fiber comprising: at least one urethane(meth)acrylate oligomer, at least one reactive diluent monomer and at least one photo initiator is described and claimed. The composition is capable of undergoing photopolymerization when coated on an optical fiber and when irradiated by a light emitting diode (LED) light, having a wavelength from about 100 nm to about 900 nm, to provide a cured coating on the optical fiber, with the cured coating having a top surface, and the cured coating having a Percent Reacted Acrylate Unsaturation (% RAU) at the top surface of about 60% or greater. Also described and claimed are the process to coat an optical fiber with the LED curable coating for optical fiber and a coated optical fiber where the coating has been cured by application of LED light. | 08-02-2012 |
20130224495 | LED CURING OF RADIATION CURABLE FLOOR COATINGS - A radiation curable coating for a floor comprising: at least one radiation curable oligomer, at least one photoinitiator and at least one reactive diluent monomer, said radiation curable oligomer being selected from the group consisting of Urethane (meth)acrylates, epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, acrylic (meth)acrylates, and hydrocarbon (meth)acrylates is described and claimed. The composition is capable of undergoing photopolymerization when coated on a floor and when irradiated by a light emitting diode (LED) light, having a wavelength from about 100 nm to about 900 nm, to provide a cured coating on the floor, with the cured coating having an external surface, and the cured coating having a Percent Reacted Acrylate Unsaturation (% RAU) at the external surface of about 60% or greater. Also described and claimed are the process to coat a floor with the LED curable coating for floor and a coated floor where the coating has been cured by application of LED light. | 08-29-2013 |
20150072144 | LED CURING OF RADIATION CURABLE OPTICAL FIBER COATING COMPOSITIONS - A radiation curable coating composition for an optical fiber comprising: at least one urethane (meth) acrylate oligomer, at least one reactive diluent monomer and at least one photo initiator is described and claimed. The composition is capable of undergoing photopolymerization when coated on an optical fiber and when irradiated by a light emitting diode (LED) light, having a wavelength from about 100 nm to about 900 nm, to provide a cured coating on the optical fiber, with the cured coating having a top surface, and the cured coating having a Percent Reacted Acrylate Unsaturation (% RAU) at the top surface of about 60% or greater. Also described and claimed are the process to coat an optical fiber with the LED curable coating for optical fiber and a coated optical fiber where the coating has been cured by application of LED light. | 03-12-2015 |
Kim-Chyan Gan, Sammamish, WA US
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20100195721 | LOCAL PICTURE IDENTIFIER AND COMPUTATION OF CO-LOCATED INFORMATION - Video decoding innovations for using local picture identifiers and computing co-located information are described. In one aspect, a decoder identifies reference pictures in a reference picture list of a temporal direct prediction mode macroblock that match reference pictures used by a co-located macroblock using local picture identifiers. In another aspect, a decoder determines whether reference pictures used by blocks are the same by comparing local picture identifiers during calculation of boundary strength. In yet another aspect, a decoder determines a picture type of a picture and based on the picture type selectively skips or simplifies computation of co-located information for use in reconstructing direct prediction mode macroblocks outside the picture. | 08-05-2010 |
20120093489 | SMOOTH REWIND MEDIA PLAYBACK - Systems and methods for smooth rewind playback of streamed media are provided. The media includes relatively-encoded frames and independently-encoded frames. The method includes receiving a rewind request indicating a rewind speed for rewind playback of the media, selectively dropping relatively-encoded frame(s) based on a receipt constraint and a decoding constraint to form a subset of the media, and receiving frames of the subset. The method further includes selecting, in a reverse order, a selected group of pictures (GOP) included within the subset, and decoding relatively-encoded frame(s) of the GOP in a forward sequential frame order. The method further includes caching relatively-encoded frame(s) of the GOP in the forward sequential frame order, and when caching, dropping and overwriting relatively-encoded frame(s) of the GOP selectively according to a memory constraint and/or a display constraint. The method further includes displaying relatively-encoded frame(s) of the GOP in a reverse sequential frame order. | 04-19-2012 |
20120213286 | LOCAL PICTURE IDENTIFIER AND COMPUTATION OF CO-LOCATED INFORMATION - Video decoding innovations for using local picture identifiers and computing co-located information are described. In one aspect, a decoder identifies reference pictures in a reference picture list of a temporal direct prediction mode macroblock that match reference pictures used by a co-located macroblock using local picture identifiers. In another aspect, a decoder determines whether reference pictures used by blocks are the same by comparing local picture identifiers during calculation of boundary strength. In yet another aspect, a decoder determines a picture type of a picture and based on the picture type selectively skips or simplifies computation of co-located information for use in reconstructing direct prediction mode macroblocks outside the picture. | 08-23-2012 |
20130106873 | PLUGGABLE MEDIA SOURCE AND SINK | 05-02-2013 |
20150103909 | MULTI-THREADED VIDEO ENCODER - The techniques of this disclosure relate to video encoding and include using an inter mode determination for neighboring blocks, rather than the final prediction mode determination for the neighboring block, when determining an inter mode for a current block. In this way, inter mode and intra mode estimation may be separated and performed in different stages of a multi-threaded parallel video encoding implementation. In addition, this disclosure also proposes generating sub-pixel values in a third stage of the multi-threaded parallel video encoding implementation at a frame level, rather than for each macroblock during inter mode estimation process for that macroblock. | 04-16-2015 |
20150317532 | INCREASING CANNY FILTER IMPLEMENTATION SPEED - A method includes receiving image data and performing a non-maximum suppression (NMS) operation on the image data. The method also includes initiating an edge tracking by hysteresis (ETH) operation on a portion of the image data prior to completion of the NMS operation. | 11-05-2015 |
Lin Gan, Pittsford, NY US
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20140047572 | THROMBOPOIETIN MIMETICS FOR THE TREATMENT OF RADIATION OR CHEMICAL INDUCED BONE MARROW INJURY - Disclosed are transgenic non-human mammals, which useful for the screening of thrombopoietin mimetics, thrombopoietin receptor agonists, or thrombopoietin receptor antagonists active on the human thrombopoietin receptor. The transgenic non-human mammal has a genome that comprises a stably integrated transgene construct comprising a polynucleotide sequence encoding a humanized thrombopoietin receptor wherein said transgenic non-human mammal has a baseline blood platelet count corresponding to a physiological blood platelet count of a matched non-transgenic non-human mammal. The chimeric thrombopoietin receptor comprises either the transmembrane domain of a human thrombopoietin receptor or both the extracellular and transmembrane domains of a human thrombopoietin receptor operably coupled to a cytoplasmic domain of a non-human thrombopoietin receptor. | 02-13-2014 |
Lu Gan, Blacksburg, VA US
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20100189695 | IRAK-1 AS REGULATOR OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treatment of diseases and disorders. More specifically, the invention for the first time shows a link between IRAK-1 and phosphorylation of proteins involved in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration, and associated diseases and disorders and complications. Typically, the diseases and disorders involve an inflammatory component. Assays for bioactive substances affecting IRAK-1 regulated progression of inflammation and diseases and disorders involving inflammation are also disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
Lu Gan, Memphis, TN US
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20110008407 | COATING AND COATING METHOD - The present invention discloses a coating for a medical implant, wherein at least a part of said coating contains an osseointegration agent and the same and/or a different part of the coating contains an antimicrobial metal agent. | 01-13-2011 |
20110014258 | GRADIENT COATING FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides a coating comprising a bioactive material and an antimicrobial agent, wherein the concentration of said antimicrobial agent varies throughout the thickness of the coating. | 01-20-2011 |
20150056264 | Coating and Coating Method - The present invention discloses a coating for a medical implant, wherein at least a part of said coating contains an osseointegration agent and the same and/or a different part of the coating contains an antimicrobial metal agent. | 02-26-2015 |
Mason Gan, Manlius, NY US
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20140041399 | Enhanced Economy Refrigeration Control System - A controller for controlling a refrigeration unit, a method, and a refrigeration system are disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, a controller stores instructions for a first refrigeration setting and a second refrigeration setting, tracks a cumulative average temperature in a refrigeration element, and activates either the first refrigeration setting or the second refrigeration setting. The first refrigeration setting has a lower average power consumption and a higher range of temperature variation than the second refrigeration setting. The controller activates the first refrigeration setting until the cumulative average temperature goes outside a selected temperature range; then the controller activates the second refrigeration setting until the cumulative average temperature is within a target temperature range that has a lower threshold that is greater than the lower threshold of the selected temperature range and an upper threshold that is less than the upper threshold of the selected temperature range. | 02-13-2014 |
Minfei Gan, Manlius, NY US
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20140151015 | Termperature Control Logic For Refrigeration System - A refrigeration system includes a compressor having a first stage ( | 06-05-2014 |
Mingfei Gan, Manlius, NY US
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20120111044 | TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND METHODS FOR SAME - Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can control temperature within a transport refrigeration unit using remote sensor or sensors. Embodiments can monitor cargo temperature with remote sensor(s) and air temperature to adjust air delivery speed or cooling capacity. Selected operation parameters can be determined with consideration of both energy conservation and/or cargo quality. Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can control temperature within a transport refrigeration unit using a first selected mode of operation or a second mode of operation. | 05-10-2012 |
20140150489 | Startup Logic For Refrigeration System - A refrigeration system ( | 06-05-2014 |
20150300713 | STAGE TRANSITION IN TRANSCRITICAL REFRIGERANT VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM - Operation of a transcritical refrigerant vapor compression system for supplying temperature conditioned air to a temperature controlled space is controlled when staging up or staging down to avoid undesirable overshoot and undershoot of the narrow temperature band bounding the control temperature set point for the temperature within the temperature controlled space. | 10-22-2015 |
Na Gan, Bothell, WA US
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20150366967 | Injectable Long-Acting Local Anesthetic Semi-Solid Formulations and Its Compositions - What is disclosed is a semi-solid controlled release pharmaceutical composition containing biocompatible and bioerodible semi-solid lipid matrix incorporating local anesthetics agents to form a semi-solid solution, a method of using the pharmaceutical composition to treat, and a method of making the pharmaceutical composition. | 12-24-2015 |
20160074513 | Long-Acting Semi-Solid Lipid Formulations - What is described is a semi-solid controlled release composition comprising a semi-solid lipid pharmaceutical active agent in a solution or a homogenous suspension, methods of using the composition for treating a disease, and methods of manufacturing the composition. | 03-17-2016 |
Ping Gan, Lawrence, KS US
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20080301445 | HIDDEN LINK DYNAMIC KEY MANAGER FOR USE IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH DATABASE STRUCTURE FOR STORAGE OF ENCRYPTED DATA AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF ENCRYPTED DATA - A computer system is disclosed that contains cryptographic keys and cryptographic key identifiers. The system has a repository cryptographic engine that communicates securely with a remote cryptographic engine, and the repository cryptographic engine is associated with a user data store. The user data store includes a hidden link including a session key identifier encrypted with a protection key. The hidden link is associated with a remote data entity. A key data store associated with the repository server includes a session key encrypted with a session-key-protection key. The session key is used to encrypt and decrypt the remote data entity. The system also includes a repository key exchange module operable to exchange the session key with a remote key exchange module. | 12-04-2008 |
Qiaoqiang Gan, Bethlehem, PA US
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20100110525 | ULTRA-WIDE BAND SLOW LIGHT STRUCTURE USING PLASMONIC GRADED GRATING STRUCTURES - A slow light system includes a substrate and a metal layer formed thereon, the metal layer having a graded grating structure formed at a surface thereof, wherein the grating depth of the grating structure is sized such that surface-plasmon polariton dispersion behavior of the grating structure differs at different respective locations along the grating structure. Different wavelengths of incident light waves can be slowed at the respective locations along the grating structure. | 05-06-2010 |
20110080589 | VERTICAL PLASMONIC MACH-ZEHNDER INTERFEROMETER - An optical device includes first and second optical branches. The first optical branch is formed at an interface between a first substrate and a second substrate, and the second optical branch is formed at an interface between the second substrate and an ambient medium. The second substrate defines first and second spaced apart slits that are each coupled to the first and second optical branches. The first slit is configured to receive at least partially coherent light from a light source and in response excite at least one surface plasmon polariton mode in each of the first and second optical branches. The second slit is configured to combine the surface plasmon polariton modes received from the first and second optical branches and emit scattered light into at least one of the first substrate and the ambient medium. | 04-07-2011 |
Qiaoqiang Gan, East Amherst, NY US
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20140218738 | PLASMONIC INTERFEROMETER BIOSENSORS - An optical device includes a transparent substrate and a conductive layer disposed over an upper surface of the transparent substrate. The conductive layer defines at least one groove inwardly extending from an upper surface and includes an aperture that is spaced apart from the at least one groove. An interface between the upper surface of the conductive layer and an ambient medium defines an optical branch along which surface plasmon polariton modes are excited in response to at least partially coherent light being received by the optical device. | 08-07-2014 |
Qiaoqiang Gan, Tonawanda, NY US
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20140313342 | Photonic Bandgap Structures for Multispectral Imaging Devices - The invention discloses methods for making photonic bandgap structures and photonic bandgap structures made by those processes. In one embodiment, the photonic bandgap structure is flexible. In another photonic bandgap structure, the structure has a graded, periodic grating. One embodiment of a method according to the present invention comprises the steps of preparing a pre-polymer mixture, positioning that mixture between two slides, exposing the mixture to electromagnetic radiation, curing the mixture, and discarding at least one of the slides. In another embodiment of the method, the pre-polymer mixture is exposed to the electromagnetic radiation through a prism. In one embodiment of the method, the pre-polymer mixture is exposed to the electromagnetic radiation through a lens. | 10-23-2014 |
Renee Gan, Chicago, IL US
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20090155419 | Microwavable Food Products - The packaging system includes a first food product sealed within an inner wrapper, a second food product positioned within a tray and spacing the first food product from the tray, and an outer wrapper sealing the first food product, sealed within the inner wrapper, the second food product and the tray therein. A shield is disposed on the tray and is in contact with more than one surface of the second food product. Prior to microwave heating, the inner and outer wrapper are removed. | 06-18-2009 |
20090155426 | Baked Microwavable Frozen Bread and Bakery Products - A fully assembled frozen food product is provided which comprises a bread portion having a top portion and a bottom portion and having a filling between, and co-extensive with, the top and bottom portions, wherein the fully assembled frozen food product can be heated in a microwave oven to provide a heated food product which is then ready to be eaten, wherein the bread portion of the heated food product is not dried out and wherein the filling in the heated food product has an essentially uniform temperature. | 06-18-2009 |
Renee M. Gan, Glenview, IL US
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20160037786 | METHOD FOR REDUCING MOLD IN LOWER WATER ACTIVITY BAKED FOOD PRODUCTS - In an embodiment, disclosed herein are baked food products and methods of preparing a baked food product with extended mold-free shelf life, including baking a lower water activity baked food product, and applying live yeast to the baked food product, wherein the yeast comprises at least one of | 02-11-2016 |
Rui Gan, Evanston, IL US
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20140295492 | Methods for Cell-Free Protein Synthesis - Cell-free protein synthesis systems and methods of using the same for producing in vitro protein materials in high yield are disclosed. The cell-free protein synthesis platform includes (a) a | 10-02-2014 |
Seng Chai Gan, Ashburn, VA US
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20150222480 | AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED VIRTUAL NETWORK ELEMENTS FOR VIRTUALIZED PACKET NETWORKS - Systems, methods, and software for providing a virtualized communication networking environment are provided herein. In one example, a method includes identifying an Internet Protocol (IP) address for a network interface of a virtual machine based on at least a communication network indicator in a MAC address associated with the network interface of the virtual machine. If the virtual network element has not been generated for handling IP traffic associated with the network interface of the virtual machine, then generating the virtual network element and associating the virtual network element with the network interface of the virtual machine based on at least the communication network indicator in the MAC address. When the virtual network element has been generated, then configuring the virtual network element for the IP traffic associated with the network interface of the virtual machine based at least the communication network indicator in the MAC address. | 08-06-2015 |
20150263931 | CONTROL OF LONG TERM EVOLUTION (LTE) VIRTUAL NETWORK ELEMENTS BASED ON RADIO NETWORK TUNNELS - An LTE network, having a plurality of base stations and S-GWs, processes GTP packets to determine an amount of GTP tunnels between the base stations and the S-GWs gateways. The LTE network processes the amount of GTP tunnels to determine a target amount of LTE P-GWs to serve the base stations. If the target amount of the LTE P-GWs is greater than a current amount of the LTE P-GWs, then an additional amount of virtual LTE P-GWs is implemented to serve the base stations. If the target amount of the LTE P-GWs is less than the current amount of the LTE P-GWs, then an extra amount of the virtual LTE P-GWs that serve the base stations are removed. | 09-17-2015 |
Shubang Gan, Bothell, WA US
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20120202612 | GOLF PUTTER HAVING AN EYE ALIGNMENT MIRROR - Disclosed herein is a golf putter having an eye ball alignment mirror for aligning, when a golfer is in a putting position, the golfer's line of sight directly over a golf ball and in-line with a desired target. The putter head of the golf putter comprises a substantially planar ball striking face and a body portion extending rearwardly away from the ball striking face. The body portion includes an upwardly facing eye ball alignment mirror configured such that (i) the golfer's eye balls are viewable in the mirror when the golfer's line of sight is directly over the ball striking face and the golf ball at their point of contact, and (ii) the golfer's eye balls, as viewable in the mirror, are in-line with the desired target when the ball striking face strikes the golf ball. The body portion may further include forward and rearward alignment markings to facilitate aiming. | 08-09-2012 |
Susheng Gan, Ithaca, NY US
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20090288218 | USE OF NAP GENE TO MANIPULATE LEAF SENESCENCE IN PLANTS - The present invention discloses transgenic plants having an altered level of NAP protein compared to that of a non-transgenic plant, where the transgenic plants display an altered leaf senescence phenotype relative to a non-transgenic plant, as well as mutant plants comprising an inactivated NAP gene, where mutant plants display a delayed leaf senescence phenotype compared to that of a non-mutant plant. The present invention also discloses methods for delaying leaf senescence in a plant, as well as methods of making a mutant plant having a decreased level of NAP protein compared to that of a non-mutant plant, where the mutant plant displays a delayed leaf senescence phenotype relative to a non-mutant plant. Methods for causing precocious leaf senescence or promoting leaf senescence in a plant are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of identifying a candidate plant suitable for breeding that displays a delayed leaf senescence and/or enhanced yield phenotype. | 11-19-2009 |
20130227740 | USE OF NAP GENE TO MANIPULATE LEAF SENESCENCE IN PLANTS - The present invention discloses transgenic plants having an altered level of NAP protein compared to that of a non-transgenic plant, where the transgenic plants display an altered leaf senescence phenotype relative to a non-transgenic plant, as well as mutant plants comprising an inactivated NAP gene, where mutant plants display a delayed leaf senescence phenotype compared to that of a non-mutant plant. The present invention also discloses methods for delaying leaf senescence in a plant, as well as methods of making a mutant plant having a decreased level of NAP protein compared to that of a non-mutant plant, where the mutant plant displays a delayed leaf senescence phenotype relative to a non-mutant plant. Methods for causing precocious leaf senescence or promoting leaf senescence in a plant are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of identifying a candidate plant suitable for breeding that displays a delayed leaf senescence and/or enhanced yield phenotype. | 08-29-2013 |
Wei Gan, Woodbury, MN US
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20120253438 | COUPLING MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD - An implantable medical lead may include components or mechanisms that can reduce the amount of induced current that is conducted to electrodes of the lead. A medical lead may, for example, have an energy dissipating structure that is connected to an electrode of the lead. This disclosure provides for coupling mechanisms to couple current induced on the lead to the energy dissipating structure. The coupling mechanisms described herein provide continuous contact with both electrode shaft and the energy dissipating structure while producing forces on the electrode shaft that is small enough to permit extension and retraction of the electrode from the lead. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253439 | COUPLING MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD - An implantable medical lead may include components or mechanisms that can reduce the amount of induced current that is conducted to electrodes of the lead. A medical lead may, for example, have an energy dissipating structure that is connected to an electrode of the lead. This disclosure provides for coupling mechanisms to couple current induced on the lead to the energy dissipating structure. The coupling mechanisms described herein provide continuous contact with both electrode shaft and the energy dissipating structure while producing forces on the electrode shaft that is small enough to permit extension and retraction of the electrode from the lead. | 10-04-2012 |
Wei Gan, Lewis Center, OH US
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20100121472 | Remote High-Performance Computing Material Joining and Material Forming Modeling System and Method - A remote high-performance computing material joining and material forming modeling system ( | 05-13-2010 |
Weiniu Gan, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090082273 | Isolated human protease proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human protease proteins, and uses thereof - The present invention provides amino acid sequences of peptides that are encoded by genes within the human genome, the protease peptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically provides isolated peptide and nucleic acid molecules, methods of identifying orthologs and paralogs of the protease peptides, and methods of identifying modulators of the protease peptides. | 03-26-2009 |
Xiangdong Gan, Franklin, MA US
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20110236537 | Coating for Iced or Glazed Frozen Food Products - The gloss of iced frozen baked goods once thawed, is enhanced by coating the baked goods with shellac prior to freezing. | 09-29-2011 |
20120207887 | PRINTED FLEXIBLE FILM FOR FOOD PACKAGING - The printed image on a major face of a flexible food packaging film is covered by a shellac barrier coating. | 08-16-2012 |
Xiaochun Gan, Cypress, TX US
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20140122751 | STORAGE ENCLOSURE BRIDGE DETECTION - A method for detecting an improper storage system configuration is provided. The method includes receiving, within a first switch, an indication of a configuration change of a storage system. The method also includes performing device discovery to identify devices operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes receiving a storage device identifier of a storage device operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes searching a repository for the storage device identifier to determine whether the storage device is managed by a second switch. | 05-01-2014 |
20150331825 | STORAGE ENCLOSURE BRIDGE DETECTION - A method for detecting an improper storage system configuration is provided. The method includes receiving, within a first switch, an indication of a configuration change of a storage system. The method also includes performing device discovery to identify devices operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes receiving a storage device identifier of a storage device operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes searching a repository for the storage device identifier to determine whether the storage device is managed by a second switch. | 11-19-2015 |
Xiaoge Gan, Houston, TX US
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20140182938 | PISTON STRIKE FACE AND BIT INTERFACE FOR PERCUSSION HAMMER DRILL - A percussion drilling assembly includes a housing with a hammer bit disposed in the lower end portion thereof and configured to move longitudinally within the housing. The hammer bit includes an annular bit shank having a bit strike face and a cutting structure at a lower end portion thereof. An annular piston having a piston strike face arranged and designed to strike the bit strike face is also disposed in the housing. At least one of the bit strike face and the piston strike face has a toroidal curvature profile. A method includes one or more of lowering the percussion drilling assembly into a borehole, engaging the cutting structure with a formation, and impacting the bit strike face of the annular bit shank with the piston strike face of the annular piston. | 07-03-2014 |
20150259988 | CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING NON-PLANAR SURFACES AND DOWNHOLE CUTTING TOOLS USING SUCH CUTTING ELEMENTS - A cutting element may include a substrate, an upper surface of the substrate including a crest, the crest transitioning into a depressed region, and an ultrahard layer on the upper surface, thereby forming a non-planar interface between the ultrahard layer and the substrate. A top surface of the ultrahard layer includes a cutting crest extending along at least a portion of a diameter of the cutting element, the top surface having a portion extending laterally away from the cutting crest having a lesser height than a peak of the cutting crest. | 09-17-2015 |
Xinmin Gan, Groton, CT US
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20100324043 | Bicyclic And Tricyclic Compounds As KAT II Inhibitors - Compounds of Formula X: | 12-23-2010 |
Xuetao Gan, Cambridge, MA US
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20150372159 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GRAPHENE PHOTODETECTORS - Systems and methods for graphene photodetectors are disclosed herein. A device for detecting photons can include a waveguide and at least one graphene layer disposed proximate to the waveguide. An insulating layer can be disposed between the waveguide and the graphene layer. A first electrode can be connected to a first end of the graphene layer, and a second electrode can be connected to a second end of the graphene layer opposite the first end. | 12-24-2015 |
Yanan Gan, Tonawanda, NY US
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20140319871 | GAP FAIRING FOR A TRACTOR-TRAILER - A gap fairing for a tractor-trailer is provided. A fairing body with an impact absorbing extension is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and top portion. A clear panel can be located in at least the side portion of the fairing body located at the passenger side to enable the driver to view the trailer through the rear window of the tractor and the clear panel. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part one of resilient and flexible so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab. | 10-30-2014 |
Yaodong Gan, Whitehouse Station, NJ US
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20120000504 | DOUBLE SIDED TAPE - A double sided tape without pin holes has a plurality of flexible support and pressure sensitive adhesive layers. | 01-05-2012 |
Zhen-Qi Gan, Carrollton, TX US
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20100191765 | System and Method for Processing Images - A method for processing digital images includes receiving from one of a plurality of sensors a first image in a first format. A first set of metadata is associated with the first image. The method also includes generating a second set of metadata based on at least the first set of metadata and a configuration file. The configuration file identifies metadata to be included in the second set of metadata. Additionally, the method includes converting the first image in a first format into a second image in a second format and storing the second set of metadata in a metadata database. The method further includes receiving search parameters from clients, identifying one or more sets of metadata corresponding to the search parameters, and transmitting to a client one or more images associated with the identified sets of metadata. | 07-29-2010 |
20120197880 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND LOGIC FOR OPTIMIZED GEOSPATIAL DATA DELIVERY - A method may include subscribing each of a plurality of users to receive native-format geospatial information from a data source. The method may also include receiving native-format geospatial information from the data source. The method may further include analyzing native-format geospatial information and previously-rendered geospatial data file fragments to determine whether to update one or more previously-rendered geospatial data file fragments. The method may additionally include translating native-format geospatial information into geospatial data file fragments in response to a determination to update one or more previously-rendered geospatial data file fragments, and storing such geospatial data file fragments. | 08-02-2012 |
20130151861 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROTECT COMPUTER SOFTWARE FROM UNAUTHORIZED USE - A system and method encrypt a license file associated with computer software using a private key. The license file includes one or more license keys, and each license key is associated with a feature of the computer software. The license file associated with the computer software is decrypted at runtime using a public key. A module determines whether a user is permitted to execute the computer software. The module is authenticated by one or more of a determination of whether a hash code included within the module matches a hash code generated by a user of the computer software at run time of the computer software, and an encryption of the module prior to run time of the computer software using the private key and a decryption of the module at run time of the computer software using the public key. | 06-13-2013 |