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Dazhong Gu, Elmhurst, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160126731PROGRAMMABLE ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) LOAD HAVING REGENERATIVE AND DISSIPATIVE MODES - A programmable AC load in communication with an equipment under test (EUT) is disclosed. The EUT generates an equipment under test voltage. The programmable alternating current (AC) load includes an active load profiler (ALP), a grid-connecter inverter, and an operational mode selector. The operational mode selector is in communication with an AC side of the grid-connected inverter. The operational mode selector places the programmable AC load in either a regenerative mode where the equipment under test voltage is sent to a main grid or a dissipative mode where the equipment under test voltage is dissipated by heat.05-05-2016

Dazhong Gu, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140211522APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CIRCULATING CURRENT IN AN INVERTER SYSTEM - A power conversion system is disclosed that provides multiphase power, including phase voltages for each phase of the multiphase power. The system comprises a plurality of inverters that generate PWM output voltages based on PWM control signals. A plurality of inductive components is configured to receive the PWM output voltages to generate the phase voltages. The PWM output voltages cause circulating current flows through the inductive components. A voltage controller is employed that is responsive to the phase voltages to generate voltage modulation signals corresponding to the phase voltages. A plurality of current sharing channels are respectively associated with each of the plurality of inductive components and are configured generate current sharing modulation signals in response to the circulating current flows. The PWM control signals are generated based on modulation signals obtained by combining the current sharing modulation signals and voltage modulation signals.07-31-2014
20150021983AIRCRAFT UNIVERSAL POWER CONVERTER - A power supply system suitable for use by an aircraft is disclosed. The power system converts power from an unregulated DC power source to multiple AC and DC voltage outputs. The power supply system comprises an interleaved buck converter, and interleaved full-bridge converter, an interleaved inverter, and a control system. In one configuration, the interleaved inverter uses high-voltage DC generated by the interleaved four-bridge converter as its power input to generate a high-voltage AC output.01-22-2015
20150021994POWER CONVERTER HAVING EMI FILTER COMMON TO MULTIPLE CONVERTERS - A power supply system is disclosed that includes a first interleaved power supply, a second interleaved power supply, and a common electromagnetic interference filter. The common electromagnetic interference filter is configured to provide DC power from a DC power source to both the first interleaved power supply and the second interleaved power supply. In one example, the common electromagnetic interference filter comprises a localized filter stage configured to receive DC power from the DC power source, and a distributed filter stage configured to receive DC power from the localized filter stage. The distributed filter stage includes a first set of common mode capacitors electrically connected to and physically proximate input power lines of the first interleaved power supply, and a second set of common mode capacitors electrically connected to and physically proximate input power lines of the second interleaved power supply.01-22-2015
20150214832Three-Phase Inverter with a Repositioned Choke - A method and apparatus for converting direct current into alternating current. The direct current is converted into a number of alternating currents using a switch system. The number of alternating currents is filtered using a set of inductors and a set of capacitors. Higher-frequency electromagnetic interference is blocked using a choke located between the set of inductors and the set of capacitors.07-30-2015
20150214854Conversion System for Converting Direct Current into Alternating Current - A method and apparatus for converting direct current into alternating current. An initial voltage level of an input voltage source is changed using a dual converter to form a plurality of voltage sources. Each of the plurality of voltage sources has voltage levels different from the initial voltage level. An inverter is supplied direct current from the plurality of voltage sources formed by the dual converter. The direct current is converted into a number of alternating currents using the inverter.07-30-2015

Hua Gu, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110178159INHIBITORY RNAS THAT REGULATE HEMATOPOIETIC CELLS - Provided are compositions and methods for preventing, treating, ameliorating or diagnosing conditions or diseases involving a myeloid cell proliferation disorder. Such compositions and methods target miRNA function myeloproliferative diseases. More particularly, such compositions and methods target miR-29a function in myeloid cell proliferation disorders. Also provided are methods for diagnosing risk or presence of a myeloid cell proliferation disorder in a subject.07-21-2011
20110287056AGENTS AND METHODS TO ELICIT ANTI-TUMOR IMMUNE RESPONSE - The invention provides an isolated, purified population of human cells comprising CD8+ T cells with reduced Cbl-b activity. The invention provides uses of such cells in methods for inducing or enhancing an anti-tumor immune response in a subject. These methods comprise: (a) providing a cell population, from a subject or from another source, which comprises CD8+ T cells, (b) reducing Cbl-b activity in the CD8+ T-cells, (c) administering the cells of step (b) to the subject. The invention provides methods for making CD8+ T cells that do not require stimulation through a co-receptor in order for the cell to become activated or proliferated in response to contact via its T cell receptor. Such methods are based upon reducing function of Cbl-b. The invention also provides methods for identifying agents which affect Cbl-b expression or activity.11-24-2011

Jiayan Gu, Wappingers Falls, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130327783Snap Resealing Closure for a Container - A overcap is provided which covers the opening of a container. The overcap, in one form, engages an exterior of the container around the rim and along an inwardly directed flange which defines an opening of the container. The overcap snappingly engages with the container to produce an audible indication that the overcap is firmly attached to the container and that air is being expelled from inside the container. In another form, the overcap includes an invertible dome which is transformable between an upward convex position and an upward concave position.12-12-2013

Jinwei Gu, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130070121METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CODED ROLLING SHUTTER - Methods and systems for coded rolling shutter are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, methods and system are provided that control the readout timing and exposure length for each row of a pixel array in an image sensor, thereby flexibly sampling the three-dimensional space-time value of a scene and capturing sub-images that effectively encode motion and dynamic range information within a single captured image.03-21-2013
20140192235SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR RECONSTRUCTING A SPACE-TIME VOLUME FROM A CODED IMAGE - Systems, methods, and media for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, systems for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image are provided, the systems comprising: an image sensor that outputs image data; and at least one processor that: causes a projection of the space-time volume to be captured in a single image of the image data in accordance with a coded shutter function; receives the image data; and performs a reconstruction process on the image data to provide a space-time volume corresponding to the image data.07-10-2014
20150341576METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CODED ROLLING SHUTTER - Methods and systems for coded rolling shutter are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, methods and system are provided that control the readout timing and exposure length for each row of a pixel array in an image sensor, thereby flexibly sampling the three-dimensional space-time value of a scene and capturing sub-images that effectively encode motion and dynamic range information within a single captured image.11-26-2015

Patent applications by Jinwei Gu, Rochester, NY US

Jinwei Gu, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100039671USING REFLECTANCE PROPERTIES - A method includes applying at least one medium to a substrate with a printing device to form a symbol. The perceived reflectance properties of the symbol are provided by an amount of the at least one medium applied to the substrate.02-18-2010
20130314653USING REFLECTANCE PROPERTIES - A method includes applying at least one medium to a substrate with a printing device to form a symbol. The perceived reflectance properties of the symbol are provided by an amount of the at least one medium applied to the substrate.11-28-2013

Joseph Gu, Forest Hills, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090098860METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING NAVIGATION SERVICE WITH DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE - An approach is disclosed for providing navigation information for a requested listing to a mobile device caller of a directory assistance call. If the caller selects an option to receive driving directions to the listing destination, the directory assistance provider forwards the listing address to a platform that correlates the address with location coordinates. The platform can poll the calling device to obtain GPS identifying data for the mobile device and derive mapping and routing information.04-16-2009

Letian Gu, Centereach, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090218405Imaging System for Reading Mobile Device Indicia - A method and imaging assembly (09-03-2009

Liang Gu, Mohegan Lake, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080243476Voice Prompts for Use in Speech-to-Speech Translation System - Techniques for employing improved prompts in a speech-to-speech translation system are disclosed. By way of example, a technique for use in indicating a dialogue turn in an automated speech-to-speech translation system comprises the following steps/operations. One or more text-based scripts are obtained. The one or more text-based scripts are synthesizable into one or more voice prompts. At least one of the one or more voice prompts is synthesized for playback from at least one of the one or more text-based scripts, the at least one synthesized voice prompt comprising an audible message in a language understandable to a speaker interacting with the speech-to-speech translation system, the audible message indicating a dialogue turn in the automated speech-to-speech translation system.10-02-2008

Liang Gu, Yorktown Heights, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090089066RAPID AUTOMATIC USER TRAINING WITH SIMULATED BILINGUAL USER ACTIONS AND RESPONSES IN SPEECH-TO-SPEECH TRANSLATION - A system and method for automatic user training in speech-to-speech translation includes integrating an automatic user response system configured to be responsive to a plurality of training items and selecting a training item from the plurality of training items. For the selected training item, in response to an utterance in a first language, the utterance is translated into a second language, and a response to the utterance in the second language is generated. A simulated action corresponding with the response in accordance with a user speaking the second language is also generated. The response and simulated action are output as a learning exercise for learning operations of the automatic user response system.04-02-2009
20090306957USING SEPARATE RECORDING CHANNELS FOR SPEECH-TO-SPEECH TRANSLATION SYSTEMS - A system and method for speech-to-speech translation using a translation system includes designating separate input channels for each of a plurality of speakers. In response to speech from a first channel in a first language, the speech from the first channel is translated to a second language, and in response to speech from the second channel in a second language, the speech from the second channel is translated to the first language. Translating the speech from the first channel and translating the speech from the second channel are performed concurrently.12-10-2009

Liang Gu, Yorktown, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090055160Apparatus And Method For Integrated Phrase-Based And Free-Form Speech-To-Speech Translation - An apparatus and method that integrates both phrase-based and free-form speech-to-speech translation approaches using probability models. The starting step of the method is to receive vocal communication in a source language. Then store the received vocal communication. Then decipher the content of the vocal communication. Then locate in a multilingual dictionary module the corresponding translation of the deciphered vocal communication provided a preset sentence exists in a speech recognition module for the vocal communication. Then translate the vocal communication into the target language provided there is no corresponding translation located in the multilingual dictionary module. Then synthesize the translated target language when there is no corresponding translation for the vocal communication in the multilingual dictionary module. Then store the sound of the translated target language. Then play the sound of the translated target language.02-26-2009
20100274552APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK OF TRANSLATION QUALITY USING CONCEPT-BSED BACK TRANSLATION - A concept-based back translation system includes a target language semantic parser module, a source language semantic parser module, a bi-directional machine translation module, a relevancy judging module, and a back translation display module.10-28-2010

Patent applications by Liang Gu, Yorktown, NY US

Qing Gu, Manlius, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090065581Automated System For Verifying Electronic Election Results - A reader for automatically reading electronic voting machine paper audit records containing voting information encoded into barcodes printed on the audit records. The reader includes an optical imager for capturing images of barcodes printed on the audit records and a sensor for triggering the capture of images at the appropriate time. The reader further includes a drive mechanism for automatically advancing the audit records and stopping the records at the appropriate location so that the barcodes containing the voting information may be decoded. The reader is programmed to decode and interpret the encoded voting information and then provide the information to a host device. Once receipt of the information by the host has been confirmed, the reader automatically advances the audit record and repeated the decoding process.03-12-2009

Sipeng Gu, Clifton Park, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150115267PLANAR METROLOGY PAD ADJACENT A SET OF FINS OF A FIN FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR DEVICE - Approaches for providing a substrate having a planar metrology pad adjacent a set of fins of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device are disclosed. Specifically, the FinFET device comprises a finned substrate, and a planar metrology pad formed on the substrate adjacent the fins in a metrology measurement area of the FinFET device. Processing steps include forming a first hardmask over the substrate, forming a photoresist over a portion of the first hardmask in the metrology measurement area of the FinFET device, removing the first hardmask in an area adjacent the metrology measurement area remaining exposed following formation of the photoresist, patterning a set of openings in the substrate to form the set of fins in the FinFET device in the area adjacent the metrology measurement area, depositing an oxide layer over the FinFET device, and planarizing the FinFET device to form the planar metrology pad in the metrology measurement area.04-30-2015
20150123212PLANAR METROLOGY PAD ADJACENT A SET OF FINS OF A FIN FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR DEVICE - Approaches for providing a planar metrology pad adjacent a set of fins of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device are disclosed. A previously deposited amorphous carbon layer can be removed from over a mandrel that has been previously formed on a subset of a substrate, such as using a photoresist. A pad hardmask can be formed over the mandrel on the subset of the substrate. This formation results in the subset of the substrate having the pad hardmask covering the mandrel thereon and the remainder of the substrate having the amorphous carbon layer covering the mandrel thereon. This amorphous carbon layer can be removed from over the mandrel on the remainder of the substrate, allowing a set of fins to be formed therein while the amorphous carbon layer keeps the set of fins from being formed in the portion of the substrate that it covers.05-07-2015
20150198435DECOUPLING MEASUREMENT OF LAYER THICKNESSES OF A PLURALITY OF LAYERS OF A CIRCUIT STRUCTURE - Measurement of thickness of layers of a circuit structure is obtained, where the thickness of the layers is measured using an optical critical dimension (OCD) measurement technique, and the layers includes a high-k layer and an interfacial layer. Measurement of thickness of the high-k layer is separately obtained, where the thickness of the high-k layer is measured using a separate measurement technique from the OCD measurement technique. The separate measurement technique provides greater decoupling, as compared to the OCD measurement technique, of a signal for thickness of the high-k layer from a signal for thickness of the interfacial layer of the layers. Characteristics of the circuit structure, such as a thickness of the interfacial layer, are ascertained using, in part, the separately obtained thickness measurement of the high-k layer.07-16-2015
20150263169SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES WITH BRIDGING FILMS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - Semiconductor structures and fabrication methods are provided having a bridging film which facilitates adherence of both an underlying layer of dielectric material and an overlying stress-inducing layer. The method includes, for instance, providing a layer of dielectric material, with at least one gate structure disposed therein, over a semiconductor substrate; providing a bridging film over the layer of dielectric material with the at least one gate structure; and providing a stress-inducing layer over the bridging film. The bridging film is selected to facilitate adherence of both the underlying layer of dielectric material and the overlying stress-inducing layer by, in part, forming a chemical bond with the layer of dielectric material, without forming a chemical bond with the stress-inducing layer.09-17-2015
20150287795PROCESSES FOR PREPARING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH IMPROVED SOURCE/DRAIN CONTACT STRUCTURES AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PREPARED ACCORDING TO SUCH PROCESSES - Processes for preparing an integrated circuit for contact landing, processes for fabricating an integrated circuit, and integrated circuits prepared according to these processes are provided herein. An exemplary process for preparing an integrated circuit for contact landing includes providing a semiconductor structure that includes a transistor with source and drain regions, wherein at least one of the source and drain regions has a shaped contact structure overlaid with a contact etch stop layer and a pre-metal dielectric material. The pre-metal dielectric material is removed with one or more anisotropic etches, including at least one anisotropic etch selective to the pre-metal dielectric material. And, the contact etch stop layer overlaying the shaped contact structure is removed with a third anisotropic etch selective to the contact etch stop layer material to expose the shaped contact structure.10-08-2015
20150340296PLANAR METROLOGY PAD ADJACENT A SET OF FINS OF A FIN FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR DEVICE - Approaches for providing a substrate having a planar metrology pad adjacent a set of fins of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device are disclosed. Specifically, the FinFET device comprises a finned substrate, and a planar metrology pad formed on the substrate adjacent the fins in a metrology measurement area of the FinFET device. Processing steps include forming a first hardmask over the substrate, forming a photoresist over a portion of the first hardmask in the metrology measurement area of the FinFET device, removing the first hardmask in an area adjacent the metrology measurement area remaining exposed following formation of the photoresist, patterning a set of openings in the substrate to form the set of fins in the FinFET device in the area adjacent the metrology measurement area, depositing an oxide layer over the FinFET device, and planarizing the FinFET device to form the planar metrology pad in the metrology measurement area.11-26-2015
20150348913PLANAR METROLOGY PAD ADJACENT A SET OF FINS IN A FIN FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR DEVICE - Approaches for providing a planar metrology pad adjacent a set of fins of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device are disclosed. A previously deposited amorphous carbon layer can be removed from over a mandrel that has been previously formed on a subset of a substrate, such as using a photoresist. A pad hardmask can be formed over the mandrel on the subset of the substrate. This formation results in the subset of the substrate having the pad hardmask covering the mandrel thereon and the remainder of the substrate having the amorphous carbon layer covering the mandrel thereon. This amorphous carbon layer can be removed from over the mandrel on the remainder of the substrate, allowing a set of fins to be formed therein while the amorphous carbon layer keeps the set of fins from being formed in the portion of the substrate that it covers.12-03-2015
20150380246DIMENSION-CONTROLLED VIA FORMATION PROCESSING - Methods are provided for dimension-controlled via formation over a circuit structure, including over multiple adjacent conductive structures. The method(s) includes, for instance, providing a patterned multi-layer stack structure above the circuit structure, the stack structure including at least one layer, and a pattern transfer layer above the at least one layer, the pattern transfer layer being patterned with at least one via opening; providing a sidewall spacer layer within the at least one via opening to form at least one dimension-controlled via opening; and etching through the at least one layer of the stack structure using the at least one dimension-controlled via opening to facilitate providing the via(s) over the circuit structure. In one implementation, the stack structure includes a trench-opening within a patterned hard mask layer disposed between a dielectric layer and a planarization layer, and the via(s) is partially self-aligned to the trench.12-31-2015
20160005598INHIBITING DIFFUSION OF ELEMENTS BETWEEN MATERIAL LAYERS OF A LAYERED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE - Methods for fabricating a layered circuit structure are provided, which include, for instance: depositing a first material layer above a substrate, the first material layer having an oxidized upper surface; providing a second material layer over the oxidized upper surface of the first material layer; and inhibiting diffusion of one or more elements from the oxidized upper surface of the first material layer into either the first material layer or the second material layer during the providing of the second material layer over the oxidized upper surface of the first material layer. The inhibiting may include one or more of modifying a characteristic(s) of the first material layer, forming a protective layer over the oxidized upper surface of the first material layer, or altering at least one process parameter employed in providing the second material layer.01-07-2016
20160099171DIMENSION-CONTROLLED VIA FORMATION PROCESSING - Methods are provided for dimension-controlled via formation over a circuit structure, including over multiple adjacent conductive structures. The method(s) includes, for instance, providing a patterned multi-layer stack structure above the circuit structure, the stack structure including at least one layer, and a pattern transfer layer above the at least one layer, the pattern transfer layer being patterned with at least one via opening; providing a sidewall spacer layer within the at least one via opening to form at least one dimension-controlled via opening; and etching through the at least one layer of the stack structure using the at least one dimension-controlled via opening to facilitate providing the via(s) over the circuit structure. In one implementation, the stack structure includes a trench-opening within a patterned hard mask layer disposed between a dielectric layer and a planarization layer, and the via(s) is partially self-aligned to the trench.04-07-2016

Wenbin Gu, Pittsford, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080299418Fuel Cell Stack with Improved End Cell Performance - A fuel cell stack that includes a gas diffusion media for the end cells in the stack that has less of an intrusion into the flow field channels of the end cells that the other cells, so as to increase the flow rate through the flow channels in the end cells relative to the flow rate through the flow channels in the other cells. A different diffusion media can be used in the end cells than the nominal cells, where the end cell diffusion media has less of a channel intrusion as a result of diffusion media characteristics. Also, the same diffusion media could be used in the end cells as the nominal cells, but the end cell diffusion media layers could be thinner than the nominal cell diffusion media layers. Further, a higher amount of pre-compression can be used for the diffusion media in the end cells.12-04-2008
20090029235Mitigation of Membrane Degradation by Multilayer Electrode - An MEA for a fuel cell that employs multiple catalyst layers to reduce the hydrogen and/or oxygen partial pressure at the membrane so as to reduce the fluoride release rate from the membrane and reduce membrane degradation. An anode side multi-layer catalyst configuration is positioned at the anode side of the MEA membrane. The anode side multi-layer catalyst configuration includes an anode side under layer positioned against the membrane and including a catalyst, an anode side middle layer positioned against the anode side under layer and not including a catalyst and an anode side catalyst layer positioned against the anode side middle layer and opposite to the anode side under layer and including a catalyst, where the amount of catalyst in the anode side catalyst layer is greater than the amount of catalyst in the anode side under layer.01-29-2009
20090068541ELECTRODES CONTAINING OXYGEN EVOLUTION REACTION CATALYSTS - One embodiment of the invention includes a method including providing a cathode catalyst ink comprising a first catalyst, an oxygen evolution reaction catalyst, and a solvent; and depositing the cathode catalyst ink on one of a polymer electrolyte membrane, a gas diffusion medium layer, or a decal backing.03-12-2009
20090181268PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A FUEL CELL ANODE SUPPLY MANIFOLD WITH HYDROGEN FOR START-UP - A method for filling a fuel cell anode supply manifold with hydrogen prior to a start-up operation to facilitate a substantially even hydrogen distribution across the fuel cell is disclosed. The anode supply manifold is in fluid communication with a source of hydrogen. A first valve in fluid communication with the anode supply manifold and a second valve in fluid communication with an anode exhaust manifold are initially in a closed position while hydrogen is supplied to the anode inlet conduit to pressurize the fuel cell stack. The first valve is then opened to purge at least a portion of a fluid from the anode supply manifold to facilitate a filling of the manifold with hydrogen.07-16-2009
20100178580BIPOLAR PLATE FOR A FUEL CELL STACK - A bipolar plate for a fuel cell is provided that includes a pair of unipolar plates having a separator plate disposed therebetween. One of the unipolar plates is produced from a porous material to minimize cathode transport resistance at high current density. A fuel cell stack including a fuel cell and the bipolar plate is also provided.07-15-2010
20110008702INSULATING LAYER FOR A FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY - A fuel cell assembly is disclosed, the fuel cell assembly including a pair of terminal plates, one terminal plate disposed at each end of the fuel cell assembly, a fuel cell disposed between a pair of end fuel cells and the terminal plates, and a thermally insulating, electrically conductive layer formed between the fuel cell and one of the terminal plates adapted to mitigate thermal losses from the end plate, and fluid condensation and ice formation in an end fuel cell. The end fuel cells of the fuel cell assembly have a membrane and/or a cathode having a thickness greater than an average thickness of a membrane and/or a cathode disposed in the fuel cell that may be used in conjunction with, or instead of, the insulating layer to further mitigate thermal losses from the end plate, and fluid condensation and ice formation in the end fuel cells.01-13-2011
20110076583FUEL CELL WITH ANODE AND CATHODE PLATE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE - A method of operating a fuel cell is described. The method includes controlling the temperature of the anode plate and the temperature of the cathode plate to obtain a temperature difference of at least about 2° C. between the anode plate and the cathode plate. A fuel cell is also described.03-31-2011
20110192282OPTIMIZED GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA TO IMPROVE FUEL CELL PERFORMANCE - A gas diffusion media is described. The gas diffusion media comprises a conductive porous substrate; and a microporous layer; wherein a cathode effective transport length is in a range of about 700 to about 1900 μm; wherein an overall thermal resistance is in a range of about 1.8 to about 3.8 cm08-11-2011

Patent applications by Wenbin Gu, Pittsford, NY US

Xianfeng Gu, Plainview, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110237929BLADDER WALL THICKNESS MAPPING FOR TUMOR DETECTION - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for detection of a bladder wall tumor. Layers of a bladder wall are created by magnetic resonance imaging. A group of voxels having a lowest intensity is identified in a layer and an energy function modification enlarges the layer of the bladder wall. A partial volume image segmentation obtains tissue type mixture percentages in each voxel near inner and outer borders of the bladder wall in the layer of the bladder wall to obtain a bladder wall thickness. A range of uncertainty at the inner and outer borders of the bladder wall is obtained, and integration is performed of the bladder wall thickness along a path starting at a point on the outer border and ending at a corresponding point on the inner border.09-29-2011
20130087620METHOD OF, AND SYSTEM AND LABEL FOR, AUTHENTICATING OBJECTS IN SITU - A method of, and a system and a label for, authenticating an object in situ create an authentication pattern signature for the object to be authenticated, associate a random distribution of multiple, three-dimensional elements with the object, aim a portable, handheld, image capture device at the object to capture return light from the elements as a single image, verify from the single image that the elements are three-dimensional, process the single image to generate an image pattern of the elements, compare the image pattern with the authentication pattern signature, and indicate that the object is authentic when the image pattern matches the authentication pattern signature.04-11-2013
20150269469Method of, and System and Label For, Authenticating Objects in situ - A method of, and a system and a label for, authenticating an object in situ create an authentication pattern signature for the object to be authenticated, associate a random distribution of multiple, three-dimensional elements with the object, aim a portable, handheld, image capture device at the object to capture return light from the elements as a single image, verify from the single image that the elements are three-dimensional, process the single image to generate an image pattern of the elements, compare the image pattern with the authentication pattern signature, and indicate that the object is authentic when the image pattern matches the authentication pattern signature.09-24-2015

Patent applications by Xianfeng Gu, Plainview, NY US

Xianfeng Gu, Bethpage, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090238449Method and Apparatus for Absolute-Coordinate Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging - A method and associated apparatus for capturing an image of a 3D object (09-24-2009
20100215226SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER AIDED POLYP DETECTION - In the present methods, the automatic detection of polyps is converted into a 2D pattern recognition problem using conformal mapping and direct volume rendering. The colon surface is first segmented and extracted from the CT data set of the abdomen, which is then mapped to a 2D plane using conformal mapping. Ray casting is used to determine sub-surface density values and the flattened image is rendered using a volume rendering technique with a translucent electronic biopsy transfer function. Polyp candidates are detected by a clustering method which identifies regions of elevated sub-surface density. The potential for false positives is reduced by analyzing the volumetric shape and texture features of the polyp candidate regions.08-26-2010

Patent applications by Xianfeng Gu, Bethpage, NY US

Xianfeng David Gu, Plainview, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130170726REGISTRATION OF SCANNED OBJECTS OBTAINED FROM DIFFERENT ORIENTATIONS - Disclosed is a method for registration of scans of an object, such as a biological organ, by obtaining scans of the object that includes a first scan obtained with the object in a first position and a second scan obtained with the object in a second position different from the first position, extracting landmarks within each of the scans, flattening each of the scans, detecting feature points of each of the flattened scans, matching corresponding feature points of each of the flattened scans, performing a harmonic map registration using the matched corresponding feature points and displaying the registered scans.07-04-2013
20140362080System and Method for Context Preserving Maps Of Tubular Structures - A computer-based method for generating a context preserving mapping of tubular structures represented by a 3D dataset having the steps of projecting a skeleton of a 3D tubular structure on to a 2D plane, and adjusting the projected skeleton to correct projection imbued distortion in skeleton length. The 2D projected skeleton is processed to remove intersections, and a surface boundary around the 2D skeleton is determined for the map. The 3D surface of the skeleton is mapped to match the 3D boundary to create a 3D map of the tubular structure.12-11-2014

Xiangfeng Gu, Plainview, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100207938SIMULTANEOUS THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY AND COLOR TEXTURE ACQUISITION USING SINGLE COLOR CAMERA - A system for simultaneous real-time three-dimensional geometry and color texture acquisition. The system includes a system processor for generating at least three phase shifted black and white fringe patterns with a phase shift of 2 π/3, a light projector adapted to project the fringe patterns onto an object, the projector being electrically connected with the system processor, and a color camera for capturing the fringe patterns to generate at least three raw fringe images. The fringe images are used to calculate a black and white texture image which is further converted to a color image by employing a demosaicing algorithm. The fringe images are also used to calculate a wrapped phase map that is further processed to generate a continuous unwrapped phase map by employing a phase unwrapping algorithm and the unwrapped phase map is converted to co-ordinates using calibrated system parameters for point-by-point three-dimensional shape measurement.08-19-2010

Xiaohui Gu, Chappaqua, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080215520METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDEXING AND SERIALIZING DATA - The present invention provides a computer implemented method, an apparatus, and a computer usable program product for indexing data. A controller identifies a set of data to be indexed, wherein a set of data structure trees represents the set of data. The controller merges the set of data structure trees to form a unified tree, wherein the unified tree contains a node for each unit of data in the set of data. The controller assigns an identifier to the node for each unit of data in the set of data that describes the node within the unified tree. The controller then serializes the unified tree to form a set of sequential series that represents the set of data structure trees, wherein the set of sequential series forms an index for the set of data.09-04-2008
20080250265SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE FAILURE MANAGEMENT - A system and method for using continuous failure predictions for proactive failure management in distributed cluster systems includes a sampling subsystem configured to continuously monitor and collect operation states of different system components. An analysis subsystem is configured to build classification models to perform on-line failure predictions. A failure prevention subsystem is configured to take preventive actions on failing components based on failure warnings generated by the analysis subsystem.10-09-2008
20090248749System and Method for Scalable Processing of Multi-Way Data Stream Correlations - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for processing multi-way stream correlations. Stream data are received for correlation. A task is formed for continuously partitioning a multi-way stream correlation workload into smaller workload pieces. Each of the smaller workload pieces may be processed by a single host. The stream data are sent to different hosts for correlation processing.10-01-2009

Patent applications by Xiaohui Gu, Chappaqua, NY US

Xiaoxiong Gu, Yorktown Heights, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110108316AXIOCENTRIC SCRUBBING LAND GRID ARRAY CONTACTS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION - A contact structure and assembly and a method for manufacturing the same for a microelectronics device includes first and second electrically conductive contacts being helically shaped. A carrier element is attached to and positioned between the first and second contacts. The first and second contacts are in electrical communication with each other, and the first and second contacts are in a mirror image relationship with each other. A pair of insulating substrates each include electrically conductive members. A contact point on each of the first and second contacts is attached and electrically communicating to respective electrically conductive members such that the first and second electrically conductive contacts between the pair of insulating substrates form an electrically conductive package. A metal layer on the carrier element provides electrical conductivity through a first opening defined by the carrier element between the first and second portions of the helix shaped contact.05-12-2011
20110111647METALLURGICAL CLAMSHELL METHODS FOR MICRO LAND GRID ARRAY FABRICATION - A structure and method for manufacturing the same for manufacturing a contact structure for microelectronics manufacturing including the steps of forming first and second metal sheets to form a plurality of outwardly extending bump each defining a cavity. Symmetrically mating the first and second metal sheets in opposing relation to each other to form upper and lower bumps each defining an enclosure therebetween wherein the mated first and second sheets form a contact structure. Coating the contact structure with an insulating material, and fabricating helix shaped contacts from upper and lower bumps. The helix shaped contacts having first and second portions being in mirror image relationship to each other.05-12-2011
20120325541AXIOCENTRIC SCRUBBING LAND GRID ARRAY CONTACTS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION - A contact structure and assembly and a method for manufacturing the same for a microelectronics device includes first and second electrically conductive contacts being helically shaped. A carrier element is attached to and positioned between the first and second contacts. The first and second contacts are in electrical communication with each other, and the first and second contacts are in a mirror image relationship with each other. A pair of insulating substrates each include electrically conductive members. A contact point on each of the first and second contacts is attached and electrically communicating to respective electrically conductive members such that the first and second electrically conductive contacts between the pair of insulating substrates form an electrically conductive package. A metal layer on the carrier element provides electrical conductivity through a first opening defined by the carrier element between the first and second portions of the helix shaped contact.12-27-2012
20130072073METALLURGICAL CLAMSHELL METHODS FOR MICRO LAND GRID ARRAY FABRICATION - A structure and method for manufacturing the same for manufacturing a contact structure for microelectronics manufacturing including the steps of forming first and second metal sheets to form a plurality of outwardly extending bump each defining a cavity. Symmetrically mating the first and second metal sheets in opposing relation to each other to form upper and lower bumps each defining an enclosure therebetween wherein the mated first and second sheets form a contact structure. Coating the contact structure with an insulating material, and fabricating helix shaped contacts from upper and lower bumps. The helix shaped contacts having first and second portions being in minor image relationship to each other.03-21-2013
20150133001METALLURGICAL CLAMSHELL METHODS FOR MICRO LAND GRID ARRAY FABRICATION - A structure and method for manufacturing the same for manufacturing a contact structure for microelectronics manufacturing including the steps of forming first and second metal sheets to form a plurality of outwardly extending bump each defining a cavity. Symmetrically mating the first and second metal sheets in opposing relation to each other to form upper and lower bumps each defining an enclosure therebetween wherein the mated first and second sheets form a contact structure. Coating the contact structure with an insulating material, and fabricating helix shaped contacts from upper and lower bumps. The helix shaped contacts having first and second portions being in mirror image relationship to each other.05-14-2015
20150334830AXIOCENTRIC SCRUBBING LAND GRID ARRAY CONTACTS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION - A contact structure and assembly for a microelectronics device includes first and second electrically conductive contacts being helically shaped. A carrier element is attached to and positioned between the first and second contacts. The first and second contacts are in electrical communication with each other, and the first and second contacts are in a mirror image relationship with each other. A pair of insulating substrates each include electrically conductive members. A contact point on each of the first and second contacts is attached and electrically communicating to respective electrically conductive members such that the first and second electrically conductive contacts between the pair of insulating substrates form an electrically conductive package. A metal layer on the carrier element provides electrical conductivity through a first opening defined by the carrier element between the first and second portions of the helix shaped contact.11-19-2015

Patent applications by Xiaoxiong Gu, Yorktown Heights, NY US

Xiaoxiong Gu, White Plains, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130221484THROUGH SILICON VIA NOISE SUPPRESSION USING BURIED INTERFACE CONTACTS - Circuits for shielding devices from electromagnetic coupling with through-silicon vias are shown that include a substrate having a through via, which provides access to a device layer on a first surface of the circuit to a device layer on a second surface of the circuit; a conductive layer on the first side of the substrate; a contact point on one of the device layers; and a grounded buried interface tie on the conductive layer, adjacent to the contact point, to isolate the contact point from coupling noise.08-29-2013
20140145883MILLIMETER-WAVE RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGES WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNAS - A package structure includes a planar core structure, an antenna structure disposed on one side of the planar core structure, and an interface structure disposed on an opposite side of the planar core structure. The antenna structure and interface structure are each formed of a plurality of laminated layers, each laminated layer having a patterned conductive layer formed on an insulating layer. The antenna structure includes a planar antenna formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers. The interface structure includes a power plane, a ground plane, signal lines, and contact pads formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers of the interface structure. The package structure further includes an antenna feed line structure formed in, and routed through, the interface structure and the planar core structure, and connected to the planar antenna.05-29-2014
20140197522HYBRID CONDUCTOR THROUGH-SILICON-VIA FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION - A method of providing signal, power and ground through a through-silicon-via (TSV), and an integrated circuit chip having a TSV that simultaneously provides signal, power and ground. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a TSV through a semiconductor substrate, including forming a via in the substrate; and forming a multitude of conductive bars in the via. The multitude of conductive bars include at least one signal bar, at least one power bar, and at least one ground bar. The method further comprises connecting the at least one power bar to a power voltage source to apply power through the TSV; connecting the at least one ground bar to a ground voltage; and connecting the at least one signal bar to a source of an electronic signal to conduct the signal through the TSV and to form a hybrid power-ground-signal TSV in the substrate.07-17-2014
20140199834HYBRID CONDUCTOR THROUGH-SILICON-VIA FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION - A method of providing signal, power and ground through a through-silicon-via (TSV), and an integrated circuit chip having a TSV that simultaneously provides signal, power and ground. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a TSV through a semiconductor substrate, including forming a via in the substrate; and forming a multitude of conductive bars in the via. The multitude of conductive bars include at least one signal bar, at least one power bar, and at least one ground bar. The method further comprises connecting the at least one power bar to a power voltage source to apply power through the TSV; connecting the at least one ground bar to a ground voltage; and connecting the at least one signal bar to a source of an electronic signal to conduct the signal through the TSV and to form a hybrid power-ground-signal TSV in the substrate.07-17-2014
20150070228ANTENNA-IN-PACKAGE STRUCTURES WITH BROADSIDE AND END-FIRE RADIATIONS - Package structures are provided having antenna-in-packages that are integrated with semiconductor RFIC (radio frequency integrated circuit) chips to form compact integrated radio/wireless communications systems that operate in the millimeter wave (mm Wave) frequency range with radiation in broadside and end-fire directions.03-12-2015
20160049723WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNAS AND AIR CAVITY - Antenna package structures are provided to implement wireless communications packages. For example, an antenna package includes a package carrier and a package cover. The package carrier includes an antenna ground plane and an antenna feed line. The package cover includes a planar lid having a planar antenna element formed on a first surface of the planar lid. The package cover is bonded to a first surface of the package carrier with the first surface of the planar lid facing the first surface of the package carrier, and with the planar antenna element aligned to the antenna ground plane and the antenna feed line of the package carrier, wherein the first surface of the planar lid is disposed at a distance from the first surface of the package carrier to provide an air space between the planar antenna element and the package carrier.02-18-2016
20160056544ANTENNA-IN-PACKAGE STRUCTURES WITH BROADSIDE AND END-FIRE RADIATIONS - Package structures are provided having antenna-in-packages that are integrated with semiconductor RFIC (radio frequency integrated circuit) chips to form compact integrated radio/wireless communications systems that operate in the millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency range with radiation in broadside and end-fire directions.02-25-2016

Patent applications by Xiaoxiong Gu, White Plains, NY US

Xiaoxiong Gu, Scarsdale, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150288077PHASED-ARRAY TRANSCEIVER - Systems, methods, devices and apparatuses directed to transceiver devices are disclosed. In accordance with one method, a first set of antenna positions in a first section of a set of sections of a circuit layout for the circuit package is selected. The method further includes selecting another set of antenna positions in another section of the circuit layout such that an arrangement of selected antenna positions of the other set is different from an arrangement of selected antenna positions of a previously selected set of antenna positions. The selecting another set of positions in another section is iterated until selections have been made for a total number of antennas. The selecting the other set is performed such that consecutive unselected positions in the other section do not exceed a predetermined number of positions. In addition, antenna elements are formed at the selected positions to fabricate the circuit package.10-08-2015

Xinzhu Gu, Syracuse, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160032140Amphiphilic Graft Copolymer for Waterborne Shape Memory Coatings - A waterborne shape memory polymer coating that gives textiles and fibers good shape memory performance. An amphiphilic, crosslinkable grafted polysaccharide polymer was synthesized and provided in a water dispersion that can be applied to a flexible fibrous material and then crosslinked to yield good shape memory properties. The polymer coating showed good binding to human hair, which could be styled into a permanent shape (e.g., straight) during the crosslinked step. Next, this permanent shape can be styled to a temporary shape (e.g. curly) by heating and styling, and cooling. Finally, the permanent style can be regained by activation with water, heat, or both.02-04-2016

Xinzhu Gu, Homer, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110263808POLYHEDRAL OLIGOMERIC SILSESQUIOXANE POLYURETHANES - A multi-block thermoplastic polyurethanes system which incorporates polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane into conventional biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethanes built up by poly(ε-caproactone) and polyethylene glycol blocks, resulting in biostability. The multi-block thermoplastic polyurethanes are synthesized from lysine-diisocyanate with poly(ε-caprolactone)-diol, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-diol, and poly(ethylene glycol) using a one-step synthesis process.10-27-2011

Yabei Gu, Painted Post, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080302578Cutting elements and bits incorporating the same - A cutting element is provided including a substrate having a periphery and an interface surface. An ultra hard material layer is formed over the substrate and interfaces with the interface surface. The interface surface also includes a plurality of spaced apart projections formed inwardly and spaced apart from the periphery and arranged around an annular path, such that each projection includes a convex upper surface defining the projection as viewed in plan view. Each upper surface continuously and smoothly curves in the same direction when viewed along a plane through a diameter of the substrate. Bits incorporating such cutting elements are also provided.12-11-2008
20090136702LAMINATED ARMOR HAVING A NON-PLANAR INTERFACE DESIGN TO MITIGATE STRESS AND SHOCK WAVES - The invention is directed to an armor laminate, transparent or non-transparent, comprising a plurality of layers, said laminate having at least one non-planar interface between at least two adjacent layers laminate. In transparent armor embodiments the laminate is a transparent laminate in which each transparent layer is individually selected from the group consisting of transparent glass, glass-ceramics, polymer and crystalline materials. In non-transparent armor laminates the individual layers are typically non-transparent layers such as non-transparent glass-ceramics, aluminum, titanium, steel, and metal alloys. The non-planar interface surfaces according to the invention can be of any non-planar shape. Examples of such shapes, without limitation, include concave/convex, zigzag or sinusoidal shapes.05-28-2009
20090221207METHOD OF SEALING A GLASS ENVELOPE - A method of hermetically sealing a glass assembly comprising glass plates or substrates with a glass-based frit when there is a large difference between the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTEs) of the frit and the CTEs of the glass plates. The method comprises a rapid increase of an irradiating heat source, used to heat and soften the frit, from a non-sealing power to a sealing power over a very short distance along the frit to form an initial stabilizing seal between the substrates.09-03-2009
20110019351BEZEL PACKAGING FOR SEALED GLASS ASSEMBLIES AND A GLASS ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - Methods and assemblies related to frame or bezel packaging of a sealed glass assembly, such as a fit-sealed OLED device, such as an OLED display panel. The frame or bezel packaging may have one or more of (a) rounded or chamfered corners, (a) a cover, (b) a reinforced lead edge, (c) openings or cutouts in the back panel to conserve material and lighten the bezel, and (d) a shock absorbent intermediate layer of low modulus of elasticity material applied between the sealed glass assembly and the back and/or sides of the frame or bezel. The frame or bezel design may include a gap between the sealed glass assembly and the back panel of the bezel. The gap may be filled at least in part with low modulus of elasticity backing material. The glass package may have one or more of (a) rounded or chamfered corners, (b) rounded or chamfered edges, (c) a low modulus of elasticity material applied around its periphery or portions of its periphery, such as on the corners only, (d) a shortened lead end, and (e) a thickened lead end.01-27-2011
20110129648GLASS SHEET ARTICLE WITH DOUBLE-TAPERED ASYMMETRIC EDGE - A glass sheet article includes a glass sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface terminates in a tapered upper end, and the lower surface terminates in a tapered lower edge. The taper profile of the tapered upper edge is different from the taper profile of the tapered lower edge. The tapered upper edge and the tapered lower edge intersect to form a double-tapered asymmetric edge.06-02-2011

Patent applications by Yabei Gu, Painted Post, NY US

Yansong Gu, Pearl River, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080318921Tricyclic 6-Alkylidene-Penems as Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors - The present invention provides a compound of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof.12-25-2008

Patent applications by Yansong Gu, Pearl River, NY US

Yili Gu, Albany, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120324985FLUID LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - A fluid leak detection system is provided, and includes a fluid conduit, a fluid-cooled device having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet flow meter, an outlet flow meter, and a controller. The inlet flow meter is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The inlet flow meter monitors the inlet of the fluid-cooled device for an inlet temperature and an inlet flow rate. The inlet flow meter has an inlet flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curve. The outlet flow meter is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The outlet flow meter monitors the outlet of the fluid-cooled device for an outlet temperature and an outlet flow rate. The outlet flow meter has an outlet flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curve. The controller is in communication with the inlet flow meter and the outlet flow meter.12-27-2012
20130174649FLUID LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - A fluid leak detection system is provided, and includes a fluid conduit, a fluid-cooled device having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet flow meter, an outlet flow meter, and a controller. The inlet flow meter and inlet flow meters are fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The inlet flow meter monitors the inlet of the fluid-cooled device for an inlet temperature and an inlet flow rate. The inlet and outlet flow meters each have flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curves as well as drift versus ambient temperature curves, wherein the curves for the inlet flow meter differ from the outlet flow meter. The outlet flow meter monitors the outlet of the fluid-cooled device for an outlet temperature and an outlet flow rate. The controller is in communication with the inlet flow meter and the outlet flow meter.07-11-2013

Yimin Gu, Troy, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110063830LIGHTING SOURCE USING SOLID STATE EMITTER AND PHOSPHOR MATERIALS - A light emitting apparatus has a light source for emitting a first light in a forward direction. A wavelength-converting layer is spaced apart from the light source and disposed in a path of the first light. The wavelength-converting layer is configured to absorb at least a portion of the first light and emit a second light. A reflective layer is configured to be reflective of at least the second light, and the wavelength-converting layer is disposed between the reflective layer and the light source.03-17-2011
20110102883HIGH-POWER WHITE LEDS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting apparatus has a radiation source for emitting short wavelength radiation. A down conversion material receives and down converts at least some of the short wavelength radiation emitted by the radiation source and back transfers a portion of the received and down converted radiation. An optic device adjacent the down conversion material at least partially surrounds the radiation source. The optic device is configured to extract at least some of the back transferred radiation. A sealant substantially seals a space between the radiation source and the optic device.05-05-2011
20110102884HIGH-POWER WHITE LEDS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting apparatus has a radiation source for emitting short wavelength radiation. A down conversion material receives and down converts at least some of the short wavelength radiation emitted by the radiation source and back transfers a portion of the received and down converted radiation. An optic device adjacent the down conversion material at least partially surrounds the radiation source. The optic device is configured to extract at least some of the back transferred radiation. A sealant substantially seals a space between the radiation source and the optic device.05-05-2011
20120218624HIGH-POWER WHITE LEDS - A light emitting apparatus has a radiation source for emitting short wavelength radiation. A down conversion material receives and down converts at least some of the short wavelength radiation emitted by the radiation source and back transfers a portion of the received and down converted radiation. An optic device adjacent the down conversion material at least partially surrounds the radiation source. The optic device is configured to extract at least some of the back transferred radiation. A sealant substantially seals a space between the radiation source and the optic device.08-30-2012

Patent applications by Yimin Gu, Troy, NY US

Yunfeng Gu, East Painted Post, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110300335Cordierite Membrane on a Cordierite Monolith - Described herein is a cordierite membrane coated on a monolith substrate formed from cordierite. The membrane coating is formed from cordierite particles which have been processed to have a median particle size diameter of between 1 and 3 microns with a narrow particle size distribution suitable for forming a cordierite membrane on a cordierite monolith substrate. After the cordierite membrane is formed on the cordierite monolith substrate, the cordierite membrane monolith has a pore size of less than 1 micron.12-08-2011
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