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Alan Ngoc Le, Lake Forest, CA US
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20080243138 | INSERTION SYSTEM FOR CORNEAL IMPLANTS - Provided therein are apparatuses, systems and methods for storing and retrieving a corneal implant and for delivering the corneal implant in or on the cornea. In an embodiment, a insertion system comprises an inserter for delivering a corneal implant to a desired location in or on the cornea. The inserter has a holding space at its distal end for holding a corneal implant therein. A solution may substantially fill the holding space with the corneal implant to keep the implant hydrated and to hold the implant in the holding space by the surface tension of the solution. The corneal implant may be preloaded in the holding space of the inserter and stored in a storage container filled with storage fluid, e.g., saline, until use. To deliver the corneal implant, the inserter is positioned at the desired location, and the corneal implant released from the holding space of the inserter. | 10-02-2008 |
20120165823 | Insertion System for Corneal Implants - Provided therein are apparatuses, systems and methods for storing and retrieving a corneal implant and for delivering the corneal implant in or on the cornea. In an embodiment, a insertion system comprises an inserter for delivering a corneal implant to a desired location in or on the cornea. The inserter has a holding space at its distal end for holding a corneal implant therein. A solution may substantially fill the holding space with the corneal implant to keep the implant hydrated and to hold the implant in the holding space by the surface tension of the solution. The corneal implant may be preloaded in the holding space of the inserter and stored in a storage container filled with storage fluid, e.g., saline, until use. To deliver the corneal implant, the inserter is positioned at the desired location, and the corneal implant released from the holding space of the inserter. | 06-28-2012 |
20130023892 | Corneal Implant Retaining Devices and Methods of Use - Corneal implant retaining devices and their methods of use. The retaining devices can be a cap adapted to be disposed over a portion of a corneal implant insertion device. | 01-24-2013 |
20130253527 | Corneal Implant Inserters and Methods of Use - Devices that are adapted to insert corneal implants onto corneal tissue. Methods of using the devices include inserting the corneal implant into a pocket created in the cornea. Methods of use also include inserting the corneal implant onto corneal tissue after a flap has been created in the cornea. The devices can be adapted to deliver fluid to an implant holding space to at least assist in the deployment of the implant from the holding space and onto corneal tissue. | 09-26-2013 |
Anh Le, Irvine, CA US
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20110179492 | PREDICTIVE BLACKLISTING USING IMPLICIT RECOMMENDATION - A method is provided for determining a rating of a likelihood of a victim system receiving malicious traffic from an attacker system at a point in time. The method comprises: generating a first forecast from a time series model based on past history of attacks by the attacker system; generating a second forecast from a victim neighborhood model based on similarity between the victim system and peer victim systems; generating a third forecast from a joint attacker-victim neighborhood model based on correlation between a group of attacker systems including the attacker system and a group of victim systems including the victim system; and determining the rating of the likelihood of the victim system receiving malicious traffic from the attacker system at the point in time based on the first forecast, the second forecast, and the third forecast. | 07-21-2011 |
Bach Le, San Diego, CA US
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20090006614 | Monitoring Web Service Transactions - Systems and methods for monitoring web service transactions include a monitoring server that is configured to monitor a web service transaction. The monitoring server allows a user to describe a sequence of web service requests that in combination define a web service transaction. The monitoring server sends out the web service requests in sequence to remote agents that are deployed in geographically diverse locations. The agents send the requests to the target web service and the results are provided back to the monitoring server. The monitoring server receives the results and then dynamically constructs the next request in the series based on the sequence of requests from the user and data from the response to a prior request. The dynamically constructed next request is then sent to remote agents for execution and the results are provided to the monitoring server. | 01-01-2009 |
Baoloc Le, La Puente, CA US
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20110284547 | COLLAPSIBLE CUP - A collapsible cup has a base and a series of cylindrical body segments that together form a rigid cup body. The base includes a cylindrical base segment extending upwardly from the base and having an external thread. The series of cylindrical body segments are of graduated diameters which telescopically engage each other and the cylindrical base segment, and include an externally threaded upper portion, and an internal thread that extends the across all of an internal surface of each of the cylindrical body segments, such that each of the cylindrical body segments is threadedly engaged with and supported by either the external thread of the cylindrical base segment, or the externally threaded upper portion of one of the cylindrical body segments. | 11-24-2011 |
20120055896 | OVEN RACK WITH SLIDE ASSEMBLY - An oven rack assembly including full extension slides. Full extension slides are mounted to an oven rack and oven rack frames or wire racks providing full extension of an oven rack from an oven enclosure. The rack frame is mounted to oven walls or the slides are coupled to wire racks along oven slide walls. | 03-08-2012 |
Baoloc T. Le, Lapuente, CA US
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20080245630 | Fluid damper - A damper including a first fluid conduit in fluid communication with a second fluid conduit via a regulator, a first movable member disposed within the first fluid conduit, a second movable member disposed within the second fluid conduit, and a fluid residing between the first and second movable members. The regulator may include one or more orifices each having a valve disposed therein, wherein the valves are moveable between a seated position and an unseated position with respect to the orifices and are spring biased toward the unseated position. The damper may be spring biased such that when it is mounted on a stationary rail of a drawer slide, and engages with a movable rail of the drawer slide, it urges the drawer slide toward a closed position and dampens the closing motion of the drawer slide. | 10-09-2008 |
Brandon Huu Tho Le, Oceanside, CA US
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20100152007 | Exercise apparatus - Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of excercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cylinder, and elongated handles arranged so that user's body is supported primarily by the cylinder while user's hands can grasp the elongated handles sequentially higher and lower positions and can selectively pull and push translating user's body fore and aft on the cylinder. In exemplary embodiment, handles are bowed with upper portions positioned substantially above said cylinder to enable user sitting on said cylinder to reach upward and grasp handle upper portions, and frame includes transversely spaced posts, handles include portions extending downward to engage posts. Other features include lower handle set, vertically adjustable cylinder and soft surface cylinder and handles. | 06-17-2010 |
Brittany Ai Thi Le, Oceanside, CA US
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20100152007 | Exercise apparatus - Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of excercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cylinder, and elongated handles arranged so that user's body is supported primarily by the cylinder while user's hands can grasp the elongated handles sequentially higher and lower positions and can selectively pull and push translating user's body fore and aft on the cylinder. In exemplary embodiment, handles are bowed with upper portions positioned substantially above said cylinder to enable user sitting on said cylinder to reach upward and grasp handle upper portions, and frame includes transversely spaced posts, handles include portions extending downward to engage posts. Other features include lower handle set, vertically adjustable cylinder and soft surface cylinder and handles. | 06-17-2010 |
Citra A. Le, San Diego, CA US
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20110160009 | HOCKEY STICK - A composite hockey stick having a tubular hollow shaft and a blade is disclosed. The shaft includes a region of focused weight in the form of an overlay coating that is applied on top if the internal surfaces of the cured shaft using a coating plug. The blade includes a focused weight region that is inserted into a cavity within the cured composite blade. Methods and suitable materials for constructions of the various components of the blade and shaft are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Craig Le, Temple City, CA US
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20090073318 | MOSAIC CHANNEL VIDEO STREAM WITH INTERACTIVE SERVICES - An interactive mosaic channel video stream with indicators as to the action on a given video stream. The interactive mosaic channel is displayed on a video monitor, with a plurality of individual video feeds being presented at a given time, comprising a plurality of video cells presenting at least video information, each video cell associated with one of the plurality of individual video feeds, each video cell further comprising an area within the video cell reporting data related to the video feed, and a cursor, which can be moved between the plurality of video cells, for selecting at least one characteristic associated with a selected video cell, such that the user can then directly select a video program associated with the selected video cell. | 03-19-2009 |
20120042342 | MOSAIC CHANNEL VIDEO STREAM WITH INTERACTIVE SERVICES - An interactive mosaic channel video stream with indicators as to the action on a given video stream. The interactive mosaic channel is displayed on a video monitor, with a plurality of individual video feeds being presented at a given time, comprising a plurality of video cells presenting at least video information, each video cell associated with one of the plurality of individual video feeds, each video cell further comprising an area within the video cell reporting data related to the video feed, and a cursor, which can be moved between the plurality of video cells, for selecting at least one characteristic associated with a selected video cell, such that the user can then directly select a video program associated with the selected video cell. | 02-16-2012 |
Daniel Le, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100261352 | METHOD FOR LOW-K DIELECTRIC ETCH WITH REDUCED DAMAGE - A method for etching features in a low-k dielectric layer disposed below an organic mask is provided by an embodiment of the invention. Features are etched into the low-k dielectric layer through the organic mask. A fluorocarbon layer is deposited on the low-k dielectric layer. The fluorocarbon layer is cured. The organic mask is stripped. | 10-14-2010 |
David Bao Le, Oakland, CA US
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20090100455 | Multi-Criteria Rating and Searching System - A method and apparatus to provide a multi-criteria rating and search system is described. Users can provide ratings along multiple axes, which can then be used for searching. | 04-16-2009 |
Dinh Le, Garden Grove, CA US
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20080234986 | INTELLIGENT LAMM SCHEMATICS - A computer implemented method and computer usable program code for interacting with a system schematic. A system schematic having a plurality of components is graphically displayed. In response to receiving a selection of a control component, a state of the control component is altered. A set of effector components from the plurality of components are animated using a cause-and-effect relationship between the control component and the set of effector components are animated. | 09-25-2008 |
Dung Huu Le, San Jose, CA US
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20110274836 | REMOVAL OF TRAPPED SILICON WITH A CLEANING GAS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatus and methods of preventing build-up of explosive material in vacuum forelines of deposition systems. A cleaning gas such as nitrogen trifluoride (NF | 11-10-2011 |
20140179108 | Wafer Edge Protection and Efficiency Using Inert Gas and Ring - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to an apparatus and method for plasma etching. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a process ring with an annular step away from an inner wall of the ring and is disposed on a substrate support in a plasma process chamber. A gap is formed between the process ring and a substrate placed on the substrate support. The annular step has an inside surface having a height ranging from about 3 mm to about 6 mm. During operation, an edge-exclusion gas is introduced to flow through the gap and along the inside surface, so the plasma is blocked from entering the space near the edge of the substrate. | 06-26-2014 |
20140273460 | PASSIVE CONTROL FOR THROUGH SILICON VIA TILT IN ICP CHAMBER - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide apparatus and methods for improving process result near the edge region of a substrate being processed. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cover ring for improving process uniformity. The cover ring includes a ring shaped body, and an extended lip extending radially inwards from the ring shaped body. An inner edge of the extended lip forms a central opening to expose a processing region on a substrate being processed, and a width of the extended lip is between about 15% to about 20% of a radius of the central opening. | 09-18-2014 |
Duy Le, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100173525 | STACK ABLE PATCH CABLE FOR SPLITTING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL - A stack able patch cable for splitting an electrical signal is described. The patch cable includes two plug members connected via a cable. Each plug member includes a male end and a female end. The male end has a male signal contact and a male shield contact electrically isolated from the male signal contact. The female end includes a female signal contact and a female shield contact electrically isolated from the female signal contact. Additionally, the female signal contact is electrically connected with the male signal contact and the female shield contact is electrically connected with the male shield contact. Further, the female end is configured to receive a male end of a plug to electrically connect the corresponding contacts. Thus, the plug member is capable of receiving and connecting directly with another plug member to split a signal while maintaining signal quality. | 07-08-2010 |
Duy P. Le, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100096089 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH SPEED PRODUCE LABELING - An apparatus for high speed labeling of produce including a turret which carries label depositor arms and continuously rotates so that its fully extended tangential speed matches the produce conveyor speed. The label depositor arms are reciprocated along a predetermined path by a mechanical linkage. A supply of pressurized air and vacuum are selectively delivered to the label depositor arms to pick-up a print-on-demand label and adhere it to the produce. One or more rotating turrets are included within a system for high speed labeling. The system monitors a common shaft which drives a conveyor that moves multiple lanes of produce under corresponding turrets. A conveyor offset signal in combination with a printer offset control, allows the system to independently synchronize the high-speed labeling operation at each lane. | 04-22-2010 |
Gary Tien Le, Covina, CA US
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20100289318 | VEHICLE SEAT TUBING HAVING VARIABLE WALL THICKNESS - Tubular bodies for use in frames for seats of vehicles such as aircraft are described. A tube can include a sidewall that has a variable thickness along the length of the tube. The variable thickness of the sidewalls can result in the tube having a variable inner diameter along the length of the tube. The tube may also include a variable outer diameter. | 11-18-2010 |
20130292989 | Vehicle Seat Tubing Having Variable Wall Thickness - Tubular bodies for use in frames for seats of vehicles such as aircraft are described. A tube can include a sidewall that has a variable thickness along the length of the tube. The variable thickness of the sidewalls can result in the tube having a variable inner diameter along the length of the tube. The tube may also include a variable outer diameter. | 11-07-2013 |
Hanh-Phuc Le, Berkeley, CA US
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20100271076 | PRECISION SAMPLING CIRCUIT - A sampling circuit including a number of state elements or flip-flops. The state elements or flip-flops are each clocked by a signal that causes them to sample their inputs at a predetermined time. In sampling a plurality of digital inputs, a captured delay chain value is stored by the sampling circuit. Each flip-flop holds one bit and together the total number of bits represent this captured delay chain value. Each flip-flop is provided with a data and a data complement signal as an input, the data and data complement signal being substantially simultaneous. In operation each flip-flop includes a direct connection of the data and data complement signals to a pair of transistors that further operate to capture the logical value carried by the input. | 10-28-2010 |
20100271085 | DELAY CHAIN INITIALIZATION - A delay chain initialization circuit that converts a singled-sided signal to a dual sided-signal. The dual-sided delay chain including a data rail and a complement rail. Each of the data rail and data complement rail include inverter chains that are interconnected through cross-coupled inverter pairs. The delay chain initialization circuit being adapted to produce, at an output, a data signal and a data complement signal that are substantially simultaneous. | 10-28-2010 |
20100271099 | FINE GRAIN TIMING - A dual rail delay chain having cross-coupled inverters that interconnect the two rails. Delay chain embodiments include cross-coupled inverters that are part of a feed forward signal path between the two rails and are of a larger size than inverters associated with the two rails. The large size feed forward cross-coupled inverters contribute to an enhanced resolution of the delay chain. | 10-28-2010 |
20100271100 | MINIMAL BUBBLE VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A digital voltage regulator including a dual rail delay chain having large size, feed forward cross-coupled inverters that interconnect the two rails. Stages of the delay chain include a dual-ended output that provides a data signal and a substantially simultaneous data complement signal to a flip-flop component associated with a sampling circuit. In use, the enhanced resolution delay chain and the reduced metastability window flop-flop increase the precision of the digital voltage regulator. | 10-28-2010 |
Hoai Le, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20100220858 | CORRELATION-BASED SYSTEM FOR WATERMARKING CONTINUOUS DIGITAL MEDIA - A correlation-based system for watermarking continuous digital media at the system application level. It is a post-compression process for watermarking where no a priori knowledge of the underlying compression algorithm is required. Per each compressed media frame, a current unique digital signature is generated based on the data from the current compressed frame plus the digital signature that has been previously generated. The signature thus generated is then used in conjunction with the next compressed frame to generate the next unique digital signature. All digital signatures are correlated according to the above process until a “reset” signal is issued. A new chain of correlated digital signatures is produced by the system with a pre-determined initial signature. | 09-02-2010 |
20100220890 | TWO LEVEL CROSS-CORRELATION BASED SYSTEM FOR WATERMARKING CONTINUOUS DIGITAL MEDIA - A two level cross-correlation based system for watermarking continuous digital media at the system application level. It is a post-compression process for watermarking where no a priori knowledge of the underlying compression algorithm is required. Per each compressed media frame, a current unique digital signature is generated based on the data from the current compressed frame plus the digital signature that has been previously generated. The signature thus generated is then used in conjunction with the next compressed frame to generate the next unique digital signature. All digital signatures are correlated according to the above process until a “reset” signal is issued. A new chain of correlated digital signatures is produced by the system with a pre-determined initial signature. | 09-02-2010 |
20120213401 | TWO LEVEL CROSS-CORRELATION BASED SYSTEM FOR WATERMARKING CONTINUOUS DIGITAL MEDIA - A two level cross-correlation based system for watermarking continuous digital media at the system application level. It is a post-compression process for watermarking where no a priori knowledge of the underlying compression algorithm is required. Per each compressed media frame, a current unique digital signature is generated based on the data from the current compressed frame plus the digital signature that has been previously generated. The signature thus generated is then used in conjunction with the next compressed frame to generate the next unique digital signature. All digital signatures are correlated according to the above process until a “reset” signal is issued. A new chain of correlated digital signatures is produced by the system with a pre-determined initial signature. | 08-23-2012 |
20130343725 | CORRELATION-BASED SYSTEM FOR WATERMARKING CONTINUOUS DIGITAL MEDIA - A correlation-based system for watermarking continuous digital media at the system application level. It is a post-compression process for watermarking where no a priori knowledge of the underlying compression algorithm is required. Per each compressed media frame, a current unique digital signature is generated based on the data from the current compressed frame plus the digital signature that has been previously generated. The signature thus generated is then used in conjunction with the next compressed frame to generate the next unique digital signature. All digital signatures are correlated according to the above process until a “reset” signal is issued. A new chain of correlated digital signatures is produced by the system with a pre-determined initial signature. | 12-26-2013 |
Jake Le, Lake Forest, CA US
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20110301686 | Implant Delivery Device - A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility. | 12-08-2011 |
20130018409 | Packing Coil - An occlusion device formed of a microcoil having a three-dimensional relaxed state employing open looped portions interposed between closed loop portions. Planes defined by sequentially formed open looped and closed loop portions are neither coincident nor parallel to one another. | 01-17-2013 |
Jean Cauxuan Le, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110261007 | NOISE CANCELLATION TECHNIQUE FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER USING DIFFERENTIAL SENSING - A differential sensing scheme provides a means for detecting one or more touch events on a touch sensitive device in the presence of incident noise. Instead of sensing one touch sensitive channel, such as a row, column, or single touch sensor, multiple touch sensitive channels are sampled at a time. By sampling two nearby channels simultaneously and doing the measurement differentially, noise common to both channels is cancelled. The differential sensing scheme is implemented using simple switch-capacitor AFE circuitry. The originally sensed data on each individual channel is recovered free of common-mode noise. The recovered sensed data is used to determine the presence of one or more touch events and if present the location of each touch event on the touch sensitive device. | 10-27-2011 |
Jeff Van Le, Panorama City, CA US
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20090165270 | Textile model insignia - The present invention relates to the labeling of textile articles and other fashion design articles and comprises of an act of marking and a process of marking and the like of such articles in which a marking element is employed, to reveal a textile model insignia, other than the designer's brand and/or logo, which is adapted to be attached and bonded, with the use of a label or directly without the use of a label, onto any and all external surface area or areas of such articles. | 07-02-2009 |
20110231345 | Textile Marking & Textile Ownership Registration - The present invention relates to the field of textile marking and textile ownership registration. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of marking a textile model insignia onto a textile article and a method of textile ownership registration with the help of a textile ownership ID or a textile ID. An object of the present invention is to indicate the price range of a textile article by displaying a textile model insignia. Another object of the present invention is to enable textile ownership registration with the display of a textile ownership ID or a textile ID. | 09-22-2011 |
Jiayong Le, Mountain View, CA US
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20090288050 | Statistical delay and noise calculation considering cell and interconnect variations - The electrical circuit timing method provides accurate nominal delay together with the delay sensitivities with respect to different circuit elements {e.g., cells, interconnects, etc.) and variational parameters (e.g., process variations; environmental variations). All the sensitivity computations are based on closed-form formulas; as a consequence, the method provides rapidly and at low cost high accuracy and high numerical stability. | 11-19-2009 |
20110099531 | Statistical delay and noise calculation considering cell and interconnect variations - The electrical circuit timing method provides accurate nominal delay together with the delay sensitivities with respect to different circuit elements (e.g., cells, interconnects, etc.) and variational parameters (e.g., process variations; environmental variations). All the sensitivity computations are based on closed-form formulas; as a consequence, the method provides rapidly and at low cost high accuracy and high numerical stability. | 04-28-2011 |
Joe Le, Poway, CA US
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20090091508 | CO-LOCATION INSENSITIVE MULTI-BAND ANTENNA - Co-location insensitive multi-band antenna. The present example provides a co-location insensitive multi-band antenna. The antenna may be co-located with an antenna operated at another band and tends to reject interference from that antenna. The co-location insensitive multi-band antenna tends to provide a compact design that may be printed on a printed wiring board (“PWB”), on a case of a radio, such as a cellular telephone or may be self supporting. In general, the desired in band performance and out of band signal rejection may be achieved by a meander line coupled to a upper band patch. The meander line tends to provide a good lower bad match, and the upper band patch tends to provide a good high bad match, or resonance. The upper band patch also tends to cause a sharp roll off in return loss before the high band, that tends to reject frequencies from a co-located antenna transmitting below the high band. | 04-09-2009 |
Johannes Le, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110109207 | Collapsible Food Service System - A food service system is formed using a plurality of units capable of being interlocked together in a variety of customizable configurations. The units of the food service system include a food service bar with buffet pan chillers, a work table, a cashier station, and variety of connecting pieces for linking each of the units together. The food service bar comprises a sneeze guard that protects the food contained within the bar on three sides and can be broken down and folded down and into itself when the bar is being transported or stored. The buffet pan chillers are double sided and configured such that when frozen, may accommodate a shallow food pan on one side and then flipped over to accommodate a deep food pan on the other side while still maintaining the same serving height. Each unit is configured to receive multiple sizes of wheels or casters. | 05-12-2011 |
20110253658 | Scalable Shelving System - A shelving system includes a plurality of vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253659 | Pultruded Scalable Shelving System - A shelving system includes a plurality of pultruded vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector. | 10-20-2011 |
20130098857 | Scalable Shelving System - A shelving system includes a plurality of vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector. | 04-25-2013 |
Khai Le, Hungtington Beach, CA US
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20110216881 | Method and System for Certifying Operators of X-Ray Inspection Systems - A method and system for using Threat Imaging Projection (TIP) technology, and the operator testing data that it generates, in order to certify x-ray inspection system operators and thereby assure an acceptable and uniform level of operator performance. In a preferred configuration, the operator views x-ray images of objects on a screening system equipped with TIP technology. When the operator believes that a threat item image appears on the screening system, the operator indicates such via an indicating means. The system is capable of recording, storing and transmitting individual operator performance data relating to proper detections, missed detections, and false alarms, i.e., when an operator indicates that a threat item image appears when no such image actually appears on the screening system. The system preferably contains a library of various threat item images, e.g., guns, bombs, knives, etc., which are classified according to type of threat and difficulty of detection. | 09-08-2011 |
Khai Le, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20090231134 | Method and System for Certifying Operators of X-Ray Inspection Systems - A method and system for using Threat Imaging Projection (TIP) technology, and the operator testing data that it generates, in order to certify x-ray inspection system operators and thereby assure an acceptable and uniform level of operator performance. In a preferred configuration, the operator views x-ray images of objects on a screening system equipped with TIP technology. When the operator believes that a threat item image appears on the screening system, the operator indicates such via an indicating means. The system is capable of recording, storing and transmitting individual operator performance data relating to proper detections, missed detections, and false alarms, i.e., when an operator indicates that a threat item image appears when no such image actually appears on the screening system. The system preferably contains a library of various threat item images, e.g., guns, bombs, knives, etc., which are classified according to type of threat and difficulty of detection. | 09-17-2009 |
20120300902 | Method and System for Certifying Operators of X-Ray Systems - A method and system for using Threat Imaging Projection (TIP) technology, and the operator testing data that it generates, in order to certify x-ray inspection system operators and thereby assure an acceptable and uniform level of operator performance. In a preferred configuration, the operator views x-ray images of objects on a screening system equipped with TIP technology. When the operator believes that a threat item image appears on the screening system, the operator indicates such via an indicating means. The system is capable of recording, storing and transmitting individual operator performance data relating to proper detections, missed detections, and false alarms, i.e., when an operator indicates that a threat item image appears when no such image actually appears on the screening system. The system preferably contains a library of various threat item images, e.g., guns, bombs, knives, etc., which are classified according to type of threat and difficulty of detection. | 11-29-2012 |
Khanh M. Le, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20110018556 | PRESSURE AND TOUCH SENSORS ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES FOR TOYS - A capacitive sensor comprises patterned electrodes and printed wires of conductive material integrated with sensing circuits on flexible circuit substrates. The flexible circuit substrates are fingered or otherwise elongated to distribute sensing points to the limbs in a toy doll or animal, or squares on a board game. Such sensing points can detect the presence of a finger even though actual contact is not made by measuring the proportions and changes in stray capacitance attaching to the various electrodes. Touch sensors are therefore possible even when the capacitor sensor's sensing points are covered by a doll's plastic skin or a plush animal's fur. Including an interlayer of open cell foam under the flexible circuit substrate further implements a pressure sensor because applied pressures will deform the geometries of the capacitor electrodes and dielectrics enough to produce a measurable change in capacitance. | 01-27-2011 |
20110021108 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE TOYS - Toy design methods break down the desired behavior of an electro-mechanical toy into unique states represented with electronics and/or mechanical modeling. The toy will exist in such rest state until some external event acts to trigger a state change in one or more of the parts. Any event can be defined at an appropriate user, environmental, or sensory input to can act as a trigger for the toy to react with some predefined behavior. Each of several physical toy states can be uniquely represented with an electronic circuit register. A multi-bit register status at any one particular instant directly represents the entire state the toy is in, and is quick and simple to inspect and act on. State changes triggered by input stimuli cause a change in the register bits reflecting the changing conditions of the toy. | 01-27-2011 |
20110021109 | TOY AND COMPANION AVATAR ON PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A toy and software application accessory extends the distinguishing play experience of a particular toy to a digital play experience on personal digital assistant, personal navigation device, or other electronic device like an iPod or iphone with an accelerometer, speaker, and a touch-sensitive display screen. The software application accessory creates a digital play experience or video game on the electronic device that presents avatars, dialog, and backgrounds that convincingly accessorize the physical toy. Wireless connectivity to a PC and the Internet allows the toy or the electronic device to download updates, modifications, and enhancements to its basic program. New personalities can be downloaded that change the toy play experience, and extend the play life of the toy by introducing new and creative play experiences. A personality accessory kit includes the new personalities, clothes, props, and other matching accessories. | 01-27-2011 |
20120019475 | LOW-COST MASS-PRODUCED TOUCH SENSORS - A capacitive touch sensor has a clear top plastic film and graphics or other designs disposed on its reverse side. Only the bare plastic substrate is exposed to the environment and user wear. Non-conductive color inks are used in printing the graphics so that any printed capacitive sensors in contact behind will not be short circuited or desensitized. A silk-screened base color layer with a print-free margin left all around its edges allows a later application of adhesive to grip a more durable surface underneath. Capacitive touch sensors are deposited on a bottom plastic film with silvered conductive inks. The printed capacitive sensors on film are fastened with a silk-screen applied liquid water-based adhesive and face the graphics printed side of the first plastic film. A final overcoat of adhesive is applied to the bare backside of the bottom plastic film for final assembly to a frame or chassis. | 01-26-2012 |
Khiet Le, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090032229 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COOLING INVERTERS FOR VEHICLES - A method for cooling an inverter of a vehicle system includes the steps of providing a flow of cooling fluid to the inverter, determining a value of a variable that is influenced at least in part by the flow of cooling fluid to the inverter, and regulating the flow of cooling fluid to the inverter based at least in part on the value of the variable. | 02-05-2009 |
20100141076 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINE WITH SEGMENTED FERRITE MAGNETS - An internal permanent magnet machine (“IPM machine”) of the type used, for example, with traction motors and hybrid electric vehicles, includes a rotor having a plurality of equal-sized (e.g., rectilinear) segmented ferrite magnets arranged in one or more layers. The magnets are inserted within rotor slots that are larger than the magnets themselves, such that one or more air gaps are formed adjacent to the magnets in each layer. | 06-10-2010 |
20100277016 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINE WITH A DIRECT LIQUID COOLED STATOR - A permanent magnetic machine includes a stator body having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of generally radial slots formed therein for accepting a set of windings having a first set of end-turns at the first end and a second set of end-turns at the second end. The stator body has a plurality of channels adjacent to the slots and extending from the first end of the stator body to the second end of the stator body, wherein the channels are configured to allow the flow of a cooling fluid therethrough. A plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the plurality of channels are configured to spray the cooling fluid onto the first and second set of end turns. | 11-04-2010 |
20110095163 | DAMPING MECHANISMS AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES - Damping mechanisms and motor assemblies are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, a damping mechanism includes an end cap, a bearing retainer plate, a bearing damper ring, a bearing assembly, and first and second lateral dampers. The bearing damper ring is disposed in an annular cavity inwardly from an inner diameter surface of the end cap and has a radially inwardly-extending flange. The bearing assembly is disposed in the annular cavity radially inwardly relative to the bearing damper ring. The first lateral damper is disposed between a radially inwardly-extending wall of the end cap and the bearing damper ring. The second lateral damper is disposed between the bearing damper ring and the bearing retainer plate. | 04-28-2011 |
20110115294 | DUAL VOLTAGE-SOURCE INVERTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are disclosed for a dual voltage-source inverter system. The systems and methods selectively couple a first voltage source and a second voltage source to an inverter via a controllable switch. | 05-19-2011 |
20110141690 | POWER ELECTRONICS SUBSTRATE FOR DIRECT SUBSTRATE COOLING - Systems and apparatus are provided for power electronics substrates adapted for direct substrate cooling. A power electronics substrate comprises a first surface configured to have electrical circuitry disposed thereon, a second surface, and a plurality of physical features on the second surface. The physical features are configured to promote a turbulent boundary layer in a coolant impinged upon the second surface. | 06-16-2011 |
20110186265 | ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAT SINK - An attachment arrangement for a heat sink includes, but is not limited to, an attachment surface defined on the heat sink. A thermally conductive adhesive is disposed on the attachment surface. A substrate is attached to the attachment surface via the thermally conductive adhesive. The thermally conductive adhesive defines a discontinuity that is disposed in a delamination path of the thermally conductive adhesive. | 08-04-2011 |
20130049454 | PREDICTION OF TRANSISTOR TEMPERATURE IN AN INVERTER POWER MODULE OF A VEHICLE, AND RELATED OPERATING METHODS - A power module system for a vehicle includes a circuit board, a power transistor mounted to the circuit board, and a temperature sensor mounted to the circuit board in a sensing location remote from the power transistor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a real-time temperature at the sensing location. The system also includes a processor coupled to the temperature sensor to generate a predicted real-time silicon temperature for the power transistor from the measured real-time temperature at the sensing location. The predicted real-time silicon temperature is generated using a selected calibration curve that corresponds to a current operating state of the vehicle. | 02-28-2013 |
20130250538 | METHODS OF BONDING COMPONENTS FOR FABRICATING ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING BONDED COMPONENTS - Methods of bonding components for fabricating electronic assemblies and electronic assemblies including bonded components are provided herein. In one example, a method of bonding components for fabricating an electronic assembly comprises the steps of disposing a first layer of a first high temperature metal-containing paste adjacent to a first component. A second layer of a second high temperature metal-containing paste is disposed adjacent to a second component. A nanostructured multilayer reactive foil is disposed between the first and second layers. The nanostructured multilayer reactive foil is activated to sinter the first and second layers and bond the first and second components. | 09-26-2013 |
Leonard Le, Garden Grove, CA US
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20110308041 | Integrated Locking Hinge - A locking hinge that includes a first hinge element including a body defining a first hole and a second hinge element including a body defining a second hole. The locking hinge also includes a dowel assembled through the first hole in the first hinge element and the second hole in the second hinge element defining a hinge joint axis permitting translation of the second hinge element relative to the first hinge element along a first axis and a second axis, and rotation of the second hinge element relative to the first hinge element. | 12-22-2011 |
Linh Q. Le, Tustin, CA US
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20110189162 | Modified Clostridial Toxins Comprising an Integrated Protease Cleavage Site-Binding Domain - The present specification discloses modified Clostridial toxins, compositions comprising an integrated protease cleavage site-binding domain, polynucleotide molecules encoding such modified Clostridial toxins and compositions comprising di-chain forms of such modified Clostridial toxins. | 08-04-2011 |
20120295330 | Methods Of Intracellular Conversion Of Single-Chain Proteins Into Their Di-Chain Form - The present specification discloses expression constructs comprising single-chain proteins comprising a di-chain loop region comprising an exogenous protease cleavage site and a protease that can cleave the exogenous protease cleavage site located within the di-chain loop, cell compositions comprising such expression construct, and intracellular methods of converting the single-chain protein into its di-chain form. | 11-22-2012 |
20140030759 | Methods Of Intracellular Conversion Of Single-Chain Proteins Into Their Di-Chain Form - The present specification discloses expression constructs comprising single-chain proteins comprising a di-chain loop region comprising an exogenous protease cleavage site and a protease that can cleave the exogenous protease cleavage site located within the di-chain loop, cell compositions comprising such expression construct, and intracellular methods of converting the single-chain protein into its di-chain form. | 01-30-2014 |
20140127784 | MODIFIED CLOSTRIDIAL TOXINS COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED PROTEASE CLEAVAGE SITE-BINDING DOMAIN - The present specification discloses modified Clostridial toxins, compositions comprising an integrated protease cleavage site-binding domain, polynucleotide molecules encoding such modified Clostridial toxins and compositions comprising di-chain forms of such modified Clostridial toxins. | 05-08-2014 |
Louis Le, San Diego, CA US
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20090322954 | DYNAMIC SELECTION OF 3D COMB FILTER BASED ON MOTION - A narrower bandwidth 3D comb filter is used to render a still motion portion of a video frame if motion in a moving portion of the frame exceeds a threshold, and otherwise a wider bandwidth 3D comb filter is used to render the still motion portion. | 12-31-2009 |
20110074832 | ADC CALIBRATION FOR COLOR ON LCD WITH NO STANDARDIZED COLOR BAR FOR GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN WHICH LCD IS LOCATED - Instead of estimating a saturation value for an ADC color comb register of an LCD made in a region without a standard color bar, a standard color bar of another geographic region is used to calculate the saturation value for the register so as to optimize the color of images presented on the LCD. | 03-31-2011 |
20120072904 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING CREATION OF A NETWORK INTERFACE - A method and apparatus for efficient wireless interface installation is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for installing a first interface driver and a second interface driver is disclosed. The method comprises iterating a first interface driver installation process until at least one of success or a predetermined number of failures, if the first interface driver installation process is successful, iterating a second interface driver installation process until at least one of success or another predetermined number of failures, and generating an interface for communications between the first interface driver and the second interface driver, if the second interface driver installation process is successful. | 03-22-2012 |
20120274676 | ADC CALIBRATION FOR COLOR ON LCD WITH NO STANDARDIZED COLOR BAR FOR GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN WHICH LCD IS LOCATED - Instead of estimating a saturation value for an ADC color comb register of an LCD made in a region without a standard color bar, a standard color bar of another geographic region is used to calculate the saturation value for the register so as to optimize the color of images presented on the LCD. | 11-01-2012 |
Michael Le, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20080278838 | Thermal asperity detector and methods for use therewith - A thermal asperity detector for use in a hard disk drive includes a magnitude detector that produces a magnitude signal from a read head signal. A filter module filters the magnitude signal to produce a amplitude signal. A comparator compares the amplitude signal to an amplitude thermal asperity threshold and that generates thermal asperity data when the amplitude signal compares favorably to the thermal asperity threshold. | 11-13-2008 |
20120008701 | PHASE INTERPOLATOR BASED TRANSMISSION CLOCK CONTROL - A system and method is provided for phase interpolator based transmission clock control. The system includes a transmitter having a phase interpolator coupled to a master timing generator and a transmission module. The phase interpolator is also coupled to a receiver interpolator control module and/or an external interpolator control module. When the system is operating in repeat mode, the transmitter phase interpolator receives a control signal from a receiver interpolator control module. The transmitter phase interpolator uses the signal to synchronize the transmission clock to the sampling clock. When the system is operating in test mode, a user defines a transmission data profile in an external interpolator control module. The external interpolator control module generates a control signal based on the profile. The transmitter phase interpolator uses the signal to generate a transmission clock that is used by the transmission module to generate a data stream having the desired profile. | 01-12-2012 |
Michael Q. Le, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20090135890 | Physical layer device having an analog SERDES pass through mode - A physical layer device (PLD) includes a first serializer-deserializer (SERDES) device and a second SERDES device. Each SERDES device includes an analog portion with a serial port that is configured to communicate serial data with various network devices, and a digital portion that is configured to communicate parallel data with other various network devices. The PLD includes a first signal path that is configured to route serial data signals between the analog portions of the SERDES devices, bypassing the digital portions of the SERDES devices. Therefore, the SERDES devices can directly communicate serial data without performing parallel data conversion. A second signal path is configured to route recovered clock and data signals between the analog portions of the SERDES devices, but still bypassing the digital portions of the SERDES devices. The recovered clock and data signals are then regenerated before being transmitted over a network device. | 05-28-2009 |
20090296868 | Method for Shifting Data Bits Multiple Times Per Clock Cycle - A system and method are used to allow for phase rotator control signals to be produced that rotate bits in the signals more than one step per clock cycle. This can be done through the following operation. First and second data signals that include a plurality of data bits are stored. Rotation of data bits in the first data signal and subsequently data bits in the second data signal is controlled based on a phase control signal during each clock cycle. The first and second controlled data signals are interleaved to form first and second interleaved data signals. One of the first and second interleaved data signals is selected based on a portion of the phase control signal during a second half of the clock cycle. Finally, the selected data signal is transmitted as the phase control signal. | 12-03-2009 |
20100177809 | Physical layer device having an analog SERDES pass through mode - A physical layer device (PLD) includes a first serializer-deserializer (SERDES) device and a second SERDES device. Each SERDES device includes an analog portion with a serial port that is configured to communicate serial data with various network devices, and a digital portion that is configured to communicate parallel data with other various network devices. The PLD includes a first signal path that is configured to route serial data signals between the analog portions of the SERDES devices, bypassing the digital portions of the SERDES devices. Therefore, the SERDES devices can directly communicate serial data without performing parallel data conversion. A second signal path is configured to route recovered clock and data signals between the analog portions of the SERDES devices, but still bypassing the digital portions of the SERDES devices. The recovered clock and data signals are then regenerated before being transmitted over a network device. | 07-15-2010 |
Minh Le, Irvine, CA US
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20120005631 | TECHNIQUES FOR DISPLAY OF INFORMATION RELATED TO POLICIES - Techniques for displaying information. Policy violations are identified, based at least in part on data stored in a data store. For the policy violations, a plurality of semantic objects related to the violations are identified. Arrangements of graphical objects are displayed where the graphical objects represent the identified semantic objects and where the arrangement indicates one or more relationships between pairs of the semantic objects. | 01-05-2012 |
Nam Q. Le, Milipitas, CA US
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20110232568 | HYBRID GAS INJECTOR - A gas injector for use in injecting process gas into a space in a vertical furnace between a tower supporting multiple wafers and a tubular liner includes a tubular straw having an open distal end and a first bore extending along a first axis and composed of a first single material selected from the group consisting of silicon, quartz, and silicon carbide, and a connector detachably connected to the straw section, composed of a second material other than the first material and including a supply tube having a second bore extending along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and in fluid communication with the first bore and having a distal end connectable to a gas supply line. | 09-29-2011 |
Natalie Huynh Le, Panorama City, CA US
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20090165270 | Textile model insignia - The present invention relates to the labeling of textile articles and other fashion design articles and comprises of an act of marking and a process of marking and the like of such articles in which a marking element is employed, to reveal a textile model insignia, other than the designer's brand and/or logo, which is adapted to be attached and bonded, with the use of a label or directly without the use of a label, onto any and all external surface area or areas of such articles. | 07-02-2009 |
20110231345 | Textile Marking & Textile Ownership Registration - The present invention relates to the field of textile marking and textile ownership registration. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of marking a textile model insignia onto a textile article and a method of textile ownership registration with the help of a textile ownership ID or a textile ID. An object of the present invention is to indicate the price range of a textile article by displaying a textile model insignia. Another object of the present invention is to enable textile ownership registration with the display of a textile ownership ID or a textile ID. | 09-22-2011 |
Ngoc Le, Irvine, CA US
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20110179369 | MANAGING AND INDENTIFYING MULTIPLE MEMORY STORAGE DEVICES - A management hub is disclosed. The management hub comprises an interface; a master hub controller coupled to the interface; a plurality of ports coupled to the master hub controller; a microcontroller coupled to the master hub controller; and hub setting switch and a slave hub controller coupled to the microcontroller and the plurality of ports. The management hub also includes a memory device coupled to the microcontroller, the memory device including a hidden drive information partition and a hidden drive organizer partition for managing and identifying information in various drives coupled to the plurality of ports, wherein when the management hub is first connected to a host system the drives are displayed in an inactive state. | 07-21-2011 |
Ngon Le, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090327595 | STORAGE CAPACITY STATUS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a memory device is disclosed to include memory organized into blocks, each block having a status associated therewith and all of the blocks of the nonvolatile memory having collectively a capacity status associated therewith and a display for showing the capacity status even when no power is being applied to the display. | 12-31-2009 |
20100043078 | SECURE COMPACT FLASH - Methods and apparatus are provided, such as a memory card with a processor and nonvolatile memory coupled thereto. The nonvolatile memory has a secure area configured to store a user password and a serial number in encrypted form. The card is configured to grant access to the secure area when the card receives a password that matches the stored user password and the card is coupled to a system having the serial number. | 02-18-2010 |
20110219175 | STORAGE CAPACITY STATUS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a memory device is disclosed to include memory organized into blocks, each block having a status associated therewith and all of the blocks of the nonvolatile memory having collectively a capacity status associated therewith and a display for showing the capacity status even when no power is being applied to the display. | 09-08-2011 |
Ngon V. Le, Fremont, CA US
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20080303631 | Mass Storage Device With Locking Mechanism - Embodiments of a mass storage device having a locking mechanism are described. The mass storage device includes a wireless reader to receive identification data from a wireless transponder, and to determine if the identification data matches a pre-stored data. The mass storage device includes a first controller device to enable access to at least a portion of a mass storage unit when the wireless reader determines that the identification data matches the pre-stored data. In one embodiment, a method of locking a mass storage device is described. The method includes receiving first identification data from a first wireless transponder at a mass storage device and unlocking the mass storage device upon determining that the first identification data matches a first pre-stored data. | 12-11-2008 |
Phucan Le, Sylmar, CA US
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20100035432 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method of and system for chemical vapor deposition of layers of material on substrates for producing thin film semiconductor devices provides for continuous in-line processing. The method and system are adapted for size and potential speed, and for scaling to further increase the rate of production. The method includes continuously conveying a plurality of substrates through a plurality of in-line deposition regions, continuously providing and distributing a chemical vapor at each region to deposit material for the layer, and continuously supplying a flow of chemical material for each region to provide the chemical vapor. The chemical vapor for deposition at each region covers an area that is substantial for substrates, then, also having a substantial area. The chemical vapor may include an organometallic material, such as diethyl zinc vapor, or dimethyl zinc vapor, as well as a material that provides oxygen, such as water vapor or nitrous oxide gas. It may also include a material that provides a dopant. Thus, the layers of material may be a zinc oxide material. The system includes a continuous in-line substrate conveyance apparatus for moving a plurality of substrates through a plurality of deposition regions, a deposition head for providing and distributing a chemical vapor at each of the regions to deposit material for the layers, and a chemical material supply apparatus for providing a flow of chemical materials to each of the heads for the chemical vapor. The chemical vapor deposition head includes an emission and distribution face at the region for the head, and wall structure defining a first plenum layer having a first plenum and a second plenum layer having a second plenum, for receiving chemical materials from the supply apparatus and for maintaining separation of received chemical materials. The head also includes wall structure defining a third plenum layer having a first set of elongated plenums for receiving chemical material from the first plenum and distributing such chemical material to the emission and distribution face, and a second set of elongated plenums for receiving chemical material from the second plenum and distributing such chemical material to the emission and distribution face. One exemplary number of deposition regions is seven. | 02-11-2010 |
20120017831 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method of and system for chemical vapor deposition of layers of material on substrates for producing semiconductor devices provides for continuous in-line processing. The method includes continuously conveying a plurality of substrates through a plurality of in-line deposition regions, continuously providing and distributing a chemical vapor at each region to deposit material for the layers, and continuously supplying a flow of chemical material for each region to provide the chemical vapor. The system includes a continuous in-line substrate conveyance apparatus for moving a plurality of substrates through a plurality of deposition regions, a deposition head for providing and distributing a chemical vapor at each of the regions to deposit material for the layers, and a chemical material supply apparatus for providing a flow of chemical materials to each of the heads for the chemical vapor. | 01-26-2012 |
Phuong Thi Quy Le, San Diego, CA US
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20100105656 | TRIAZOLOPYRAZINE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to compounds of the formula I | 04-29-2010 |
20100137279 | 4-METHYLPYRIDOPYRIMIDINONE COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to novel 4-methylpyridopyrimidinone compounds of Formula (I), | 06-03-2010 |
20120309775 | 4-METHYLPYRIDOPYRIMIDINONE COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to novel 4-methylpyridopyrimidinone compounds of Formula (I), | 12-06-2012 |
20130196952 | HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The invention relates to compounds of Formula (1) and to processes for the preparation of intermediates used in the preparation of compositions containing and the uses of such derivatives. The compounds according to the present invention are useful in numerous diseases in which ALK protein is involved or in which inhibition of ALK activity may induce benefit, especially for the treatment of cancer mediated by a mutated EML4-ALK fusion protein. | 08-01-2013 |
20130252961 | MACROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The invention relates to compounds of formula (Φ) | 09-26-2013 |
20140135339 | MACROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The invention relates to compounds of formula (Φ) | 05-15-2014 |
Phu Son Le, Rohnert Park, CA US
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20090154501 | Method and Apparatus For Transporting Network Management Information In a Telecommunications Network - Network management information (NMI) contained in a first set of byte locations of a received frame is relocated to a second set of byte locations of another frame. The NMI is then transported through network elements using the second set of byte locations until the NMI is to be transported to a compatible network element, which can understand the NMI. At which time, the NMI is relocated back to the first set of byte locations of frames destined for the compatible network element. The relocation of the NMI from a first set of byte locations to a second set of byte locations allows the NMI to be transparently transported through incompatible network elements. | 06-18-2009 |
Qui T. Le, Anaheim, CA US
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20090194425 | Electrochemical Fabrication Methods Including Use of Surface Treatments to Reduce Overplating and/or Planarization During Formation of Multi-layer Three-Dimensional Structures - A method of fabricating three-dimensional structures from a plurality of adhered layers of at least a first and a second material wherein the first material is a conductive material and wherein each of a plurality of layers includes treating a surface of a first material prior to deposition of the second material. The treatment of the surface of the first material either (1) decreases the susceptibility of deposition of the second material onto the surface of the first material or (2) eases or quickens the removal of any second material deposited on the treated surface of the first material. In some embodiments the treatment of the first surface includes forming a dielectric coating over the surface and the second material is electrodeposited (e.g. using an electroplating or electrophoretic process). In other embodiments the first material is coated with a conductive material that doesn't readily accept deposits of electroplated or electroless deposited materials. | 08-06-2009 |
20100270165 | Electrochemical Fabrication Methods Incorporating Dielectric Materials and/or Using Dielectric Substrates - Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to techniques for building up single layer or multi-layer structures on dielectric or partially dielectric substrates. Certain embodiments deposit seed layer material directly onto substrate materials while other embodiments use an intervening adhesion layer material. Some embodiments use different seed layer materials and/or adhesion layer materials for sacrificial and structural conductive building materials. Some embodiments apply seed layer and/or adhesion layer materials in what are effectively selective manners while other embodiments apply the materials in blanket fashion. Some embodiments remove extraneous depositions (e.g. depositions to regions unintended to form part of a layer) via planarization operations while other embodiments remove the extraneous material via etching operations. Other embodiments are directed to the electrochemical fabrication of multilayer mesoscale or microscale structures which are formed using at least one conductive structural material, at least one conductive sacrificial material, and at least one dielectric material. In some embodiments the dielectric material is a UV-curable photopolymer. | 10-28-2010 |
20140209473 | Electrochemical Fabrication Methods Incorporating Dielectric Materials and/or Using Dielectric Substrates - Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to techniques for building up single layer or multi-layer structures on dielectric or partially dielectric substrates. Certain embodiments deposit seed layer material directly onto substrate materials while other embodiments use an intervening adhesion layer material. Some embodiments use different seed layer materials and/or adhesion layer materials for sacrificial and structural conductive building materials. Some embodiments apply seed layer and/or adhesion layer materials in what are effectively selective manners while other embodiments apply the materials in blanket fashion. Some embodiments remove extraneous depositions (e.g. depositions to regions unintended to form part of a layer) via planarization operations while other embodiments remove the extraneous material via etching operations. Other embodiments are directed to the electrochemical fabrication of multilayer mesoscale or microscale structures which are formed using at least one conductive structural material, at least one conductive sacrificial material, and at least one dielectric material. In some embodiments the dielectric material is a UV-curable photopolymer. | 07-31-2014 |
Quy Dinh Le, Brisbane, CA US
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20090132689 | TRUST BASED MODERATION - A network device, system, and method are directed towards detecting trusted reporters and/or abusive users in an online community using reputation event inputs, such as abuse reports. When an abuse report is received for a content item, the combined trust (reputation) of previous reporters on the reported content item and the trust (reputation) of the content author are compared to determine whether to trust the content item. If the content item is un-trusted, the content item may be hidden from public view. In one embodiment, the content item might still be visible to the content author, and/or members in the author's contact list, or the like, while being hidden from another user in the community. In one embodiment, the author may appeal the determined trust, and results of the appeal may be used to modify a trust of at least one reporter. | 05-21-2009 |
20120180138 | TRUST BASED MODERATION - A network device, system, and method are directed towards detecting trusted reporters and/or abusive users in an online community using reputation event inputs, such as abuse reports. When an abuse report is received for a content item, the combined trust (reputation) of previous reporters on the reported content item and the trust (reputation) of the content author are compared to determine whether to trust the content item. If the content item is un-trusted, the content item may be hidden from public view. In one embodiment, the content item might still be visible to the content author, and/or members in the author's contact list, or the like, while being hidden from another user in the community. In one embodiment, the author may appeal the determined trust, and results of the appeal may be used to modify a trust of at least one reporter. | 07-12-2012 |
Sara Jane Le, Berkeley, CA US
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20110301053 | Methods for Diagnosing, Staging, Predicting Risk for Developing and Identifying Treatment Responders for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Disclosed are methods for diagnosing, staging, and predicting risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, and methods for identifying treatment responders and non-responders. | 12-08-2011 |
Tam Thanh Le, El Monte, CA US
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20090256368 | RECESSED COMPRESSION LATCH - A recessed compression latch is provided. It has a housing with a recessed well and an aperture, a handle with a pivot end, a shaft pivotally attached to the pivot end of the handle, a shaft housing that fits into and is retained in the aperture in the housing, and a biasing device. The biasing device applies a biasing force that tends to move the shaft out of the shaft housing and biases the handle to an opened position, where the handle extends out of the recessed well, and a closed position, where the handle is folded down into the recessed well. When the handle is in its closed position, the shaft is drawn inwardly towards the housing, and when the handle is in its opened position, the handle will extend out of the recessed well and the shaft will be moved outwardly from the housing, and wherein the handle can only be moved to its closed position when the shaft is in a predetermined rotational alignment relative to the housing. | 10-15-2009 |
Thanh H. Le, Oceanside, CA US
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20090281619 | Low Profile Delivery System for Transcatheter Heart Valve - A heart valve delivery apparatus includes a valve carrying member. A prosthetic valve is crimped onto the valve carrying member at a location that is distal or proximal to the balloon member, thereby providing a smaller profile delivery apparatus. | 11-12-2009 |
Thanh M. Le, Duarte, CA US
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20090251705 | Optical Sensing Based on Overlapping Optical Modes in Optical Resonator Sensors and Interferometric Sensors - Techniques and devices based on transverse magnetic (TM) and transverse electric (TE) modes in an optical resonator or interferometer to provide sensitive optical detection with insensitivity to a change in temperature. | 10-08-2009 |
20100264300 | Detecting Light in Whispering-Gallery-Mode Resonators - An optical device including a whispering gallery mode (WGM) optical resonator configured to support one or more whispering gallery modes; and a photodetector optically coupled to an exterior surface of the optical resonator to receive evanescent light from the optical resonator to detect light inside the optical resonator. | 10-21-2010 |
Thao Le, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110136737 | DPP-IV Resistant GIP Hybrid Polypeptides with Selectable Properties - The Present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 06-09-2011 |
20130281374 | DPP-IV RESISTANT GIP HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 10-24-2013 |
Thong Huu Le, Oceanside, CA US
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20100152007 | Exercise apparatus - Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of excercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cylinder, and elongated handles arranged so that user's body is supported primarily by the cylinder while user's hands can grasp the elongated handles sequentially higher and lower positions and can selectively pull and push translating user's body fore and aft on the cylinder. In exemplary embodiment, handles are bowed with upper portions positioned substantially above said cylinder to enable user sitting on said cylinder to reach upward and grasp handle upper portions, and frame includes transversely spaced posts, handles include portions extending downward to engage posts. Other features include lower handle set, vertically adjustable cylinder and soft surface cylinder and handles. | 06-17-2010 |
Tho Van Le, Cupertino, CA US
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20080262872 | Method For Delivering Subjective Surveys Linked to Subjective and Objective Data - A patient interaction apparatus | 10-23-2008 |
Thuan C. Le, Cerritos, CA US
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20080257928 | BACKPACK FOR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS - A backpack assembly for a self contained breathing apparatus comprises a plurality of components positioned in housings that define a body for the backpack assembly. The body is assembled to a back frame. A pivoting and swiveling hip plate is connected to the back frame in multiple distinct positions to provide a customizable and comfortable fit for the wearer. | 10-23-2008 |
Thuan-Luyen Le, Cupertino, CA US
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20090327037 | System and Methods for Pricing Markdown with Model Refresh and Reoptimization - A system and method for tuning markdown plans is provided. Such a system and method may include configuring initial rule set. Initial Demand models are generated. A first optimization for inventory pricing may be received from the price optimization system. The first optimization uses the initial demand models and cost data. A markdown plan is generated by applying the initial rule set to the first optimization. The plan is implemented. Updated data may be received which mandates a re-optimization of the plan. Demand models are refreshed using the updated data. Initial rule set is updated by cross referencing plan history with the initial rule set and subtracting rule events that have previously occurred. A second optimization is received which uses the refreshed demand models and cost data. Then, the markdown plan is re-optimized by applying the updated rule set to the second optimization. The re-optimized markdown plan is reported, approved and implemented. | 12-31-2009 |
Thucdoan Le, San Leandro, CA US
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20090054628 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN VITRO PROTEIN FOLDING - A method of recovering a refolded protein involves static mixing a concentrated solution of a denatured protein with a refolding diluent to obtain the refolded protein. The method is particularly suitable for microbially produced recombinant proteins in large processing volumes. The denatured protein solution can be obtained by isolating protein from the microbial host and exposing them to a denaturant. This solution is mixed with a suitable refolding diluent under static mixing conditions compatible with proper folding of the protein so that the refolded protein is obtained, preferably rapidly and with high yield. A system for implementing the refolded protein recovery method includes a static mixer, a conduit inline with and upstream from the static mixer, and an inlet to the conduit upstream of the static mixer, and optionally a dynamic, preferably non-turbulent, mixing vessel downstream from the static mixer. The invention finds particular use in large scale production of proteins, particularly recombinant proteins. | 02-26-2009 |
Thuy T. Le, Fremont, CA US
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20100170727 | HYBRID-POWERED ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE USING HUMAN, ELECTRIC, AND SOLAR POWER INPUTS - The present invention is directed to a vehicle that can be powered via integrated power systems involving human pedaling, electric and solar energy, a wheel drive power transmission system for the vehicle that can also operate in reverse direction, and an integrated solar/electric power system for mobile systems. The unique design for vehicle power transmission systems enables human pedaling and electric motor to power the vehicle independently. The electric motor is powered by batteries charged by either or both household 11.0 VAC plug-in sources and the solar panels integrated to the exterior of the vehicle. | 07-08-2010 |
Thuy Thanh Bich Le, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080284738 | PROXIMITY SENSOR AND METHOD FOR INDICATING A DISPLAY ORIENTATION CHANGE - A proximity sensor device and method is provided that facilitates orientation changes in displays. The proximity sensor device and method provide a user with the ability to indicate an orientation change in a display using the sensing region of a proximity sensor device as a user interface. In one specific embodiment, proximity sensor device is implemented to indicate an orientation change in a first way responsive to detected object motion along the sensing region in a first direction, and is further implemented to indicate an orientation change in a second way responsive to detected object motion along the sensing region in a second direction. Thus, a user can cause orientation changes of different ways through the use of object motions in different directions along the sensing region. | 11-20-2008 |
20090051660 | PROXIMITY SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD WITH ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION - A touch sensor device and method is provided that facilitates improved device usability. Specifically, the touch screen device and method provide user interface functionality while reducing the possibility of inadvertent activation of certain functions. The touch screen device comprises a proximity sensor adapted to detect object presence in a sensing region, a display screen overlapping the sensing region, and a processor. The touch screen device is adapted to provide user interface functionality by facilitating the display of user interface elements and the selection and activation of corresponding functions. For certain functions, the touch screen device and method uses the presence of a second object to confirm selection of a function before that function will be performed. So configured, the touch device screen is able to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent activation for certain functions on the device. | 02-26-2009 |
20090054107 | HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONFERENCE CALL INITIATION - A handheld communication device and method is provided that facilitates improved device usability. The handheld communication device and method uses a touch screen interface, where the touch screen comprises a proximity sensor adapted to detect object motion in a sensing region, a display screen overlapping the sensing region, and a processor. The touch screen is adapted to provide user interface functionality on the communication device by facilitating the display of user interface elements and the selection and activation of corresponding functions. The handheld communication device and method are configured to display representations of calls on the display screen, and are further configured to initiate conference calls responsive to sensed object motion beginning at a first call representation and continuing toward a second call representation. Thus, a user can initiate a conference call with a relatively simple and easy to perform gesture on the touch screen. | 02-26-2009 |
Tiep Trung Le, San Diego, CA US
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20100133924 | COMPACT LINEAR ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for a guided single-phase or multi-phase linear motor actuator with a snap-together design. Some embodiments include the ability to monitor and/or adjust work being done, yet with a cost that is comparable to that of cams or pneumatic devices. In one embodiment, a coil is attached to a bobbin assembly that is secured behind a piston. To prevent rotation of the piston during operation, a spline bearing may be slidably fitted onto one or more grooves of a spline shaft disposed within the piston assembly. One or more cylindrical magnets surrounding the coil actuate the piston based upon the direction that current is traveling through the coil. Since the electromotive force generated is linear with respect to the spline shaft, unwanted lateral force acting upon the spline shaft can be reduced and/or eliminated. | 06-03-2010 |
Tiffany Thuy Vi Le, Oceanside, CA US
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20100152007 | Exercise apparatus - Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of excercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cylinder, and elongated handles arranged so that user's body is supported primarily by the cylinder while user's hands can grasp the elongated handles sequentially higher and lower positions and can selectively pull and push translating user's body fore and aft on the cylinder. In exemplary embodiment, handles are bowed with upper portions positioned substantially above said cylinder to enable user sitting on said cylinder to reach upward and grasp handle upper portions, and frame includes transversely spaced posts, handles include portions extending downward to engage posts. Other features include lower handle set, vertically adjustable cylinder and soft surface cylinder and handles. | 06-17-2010 |
Tong Le, Pinole, CA US
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20110189715 | MEASURING MULTI-ANALYTE SAMPLES USING AN IN-LINE FLOW CELL - Methods and systems for analyzing ratios of analytes within a flowing sample are provided. The flowing sample can be processed in real-time to determine a time interval over which a predetermined amount of a group of analytes passes by a fixed point in a flow cell. The predetermined amount can be routed to a sample container for future processing. The sample can comprise diluted blood and the analytes can comprise a component of hemoglobin, such as A1c, and the total amount of hemoglobin, of which the predetermined amount is metered. | 08-04-2011 |
20120103074 | Automated Analyzer with Low-Pressure In-Line Filtration - An automated analyzer for biological samples that contain particulate matter is adapted to be able to process a large number of samples without changing the analytical cartridge, and in many cases without changing the internal switching valves, by including a filter in the low-pressure section of the analyzer, and preferably configuring the analyzer to be able to perform backflushing on the filter between sample injections. | 05-03-2012 |
20150027207 | Measuring Multi-Analyte Samples Using an In-Line Flow Cell - Methods and systems for analyzing ratios of analytes within a flowing sample are provided. The flowing sample can be processed in real-time to determine a time interval over which a predetermined amount of a group of analytes passes by a fixed point in a flow cell. The predetermined amount can be routed to a sample container for future processing. The sample can comprise diluted blood and the analytes can comprise a component of hemoglobin, such as A1c, and the total amount of hemoglobin, of which the predetermined amount is metered. | 01-29-2015 |
Tung Thanh Le, Irvine, CA US
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20100286478 | FLEXIBLE SURGERY ACCESS SYSTEMS - A flexible surgery access and instrument management system includes a base unit and an insertion unit. The base unit provides a platform having a connection mechanism to which the insertion unit is attached. The insertion unit includes an elongated conduit having one or more tubes providing instrument passages, and a connection mechanism adapted to selectively couple with the mating connection mechanism provided on the base unit. The elongated conduit of the insertion unit is preferably steerable. One or more flexible instruments may be inserted through the tubes of the elongated conduit, with the proximal ends of the instruments being attached to the base unit such that the user is able to control and manipulate the instruments. | 11-11-2010 |
Tung Thanh Le, Tustin, CA US
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20080262294 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE SHEATH - An endoscopic system includes a sheath having a flexible sheath body. A tip is attached to a distal end of the sheath body. A handle is attached to the proximal end of the sheath body. A steerable section may be provided in the sheath adjacent to the tip. Steering controls may then be provided on the handle for steering the steerable section. Lumens extend from the tip to the handle. The distal end of each lumen is sealed to the tip. Bodily fluids can only enter into the lumens and not other areas within the sheath. A shapelock assembly has an elongated hollow body positionable within the sheath body. The shapelock body may be switched between generally rigid and flexible conditions. The sheath provides a sterile barrier around the shapelock body. The shapelock assembly can be readily reused and the sheath may be disposable. | 10-23-2008 |
20080262300 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE SHEATH - An endoscopic system includes a sheath having a flexible sheath body. A tip is attached to a distal end of the sheath body. A handle is attached to the proximal end of the sheath body. A steerable section may be provided in the sheath adjacent to the tip. Steering controls may then be provided on the handle for steering the steerable section. Lumens extend from the tip to the handle. The distal end of each lumen is sealed to the tip. Bodily fluids can only enter into the lumens and not other areas within the sheath. A shapelock assembly has an elongated hollow body positionable within the sheath body. The shapelock body may be switched between generally rigid and flexible conditions. The sheath provides a sterile barrier around the shapelock body. The shapelock assembly can be readily reused and the sheath may be disposable. | 10-23-2008 |
20090253961 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM WITH TORQUE TRANSMITTING SHEATH - An endoscopic system includes a sheath having a flexible sheath body. A tip is attached to a distal end of the sheath body. A handle is attached to the proximal end of the sheath body. A steerable section may be provided in the sheath adjacent to the tip. Steering controls may then be provided on the handle for steering the steerable section. Lumens extend from the tip to the handle. The distal end of each lumen is sealed to the tip. Bodily fluids can only enter into the lumens and not other areas within the sheath. In some embodiments, a shapelock assembly has an elongated hollow body positionable within the sheath body. The shapelock body may be switched between generally rigid and flexible conditions The sheath provides a sterile barrier around the shapelock body. The shapelock assembly can be readily reused and the sheath may be disposable. In other embodiments, the flexible sheath has a composite construction that provides improved torque transmission capabilities. | 10-08-2009 |
Van Loi Le, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20100200159 | LABEL APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A printer system includes a print and apply device that receives a single data stream containing label printing/encoding data and positioning data. The print and apply device transmits label data to a printer/encoder portion of the system and positioning data to motors that move the system. Once the printer portion and the applicator portion have indicated they are ready, a signal is sent to apply the label. The label can be applied anywhere in the X, Y, and/or Z directions on a package. | 08-12-2010 |
Vinh-Phuong Le, Fremont, CA US
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20090005063 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED LOCATIONING IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Methods and systems are provided for determining the location of a first wireless device (e.g., a mobile unit) within a wireless network comprising a second wireless device (e.g., an access point). The method includes determining a signal strength contour associated with RF communication between the access point and the mobile unit, and adding a correction factor to the signal strength contour to produce a corrected signal strength contour, wherein the correction factor includes the sums of the differences between the transmit power and the antenna gain associated with the mobile unit and the access point. In an alternate scheme involving stored fingerprint data, a correction factor is introduced based on the differences between antenna gains and transmit power associated with the mobile unit under consideration and the mobile unit used for generating the fingerprint data. The systems and methods disclosed herein are applicable, for example, to networks operating in accordance with 802.11, RFID, WiMax, WAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB, and the like. | 01-01-2009 |
20090005064 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATIONING IN A WIRELESS NETWORK USING STATISTICAL WEIGHTING - Methods and systems are provided for determining the location of a first wireless device (e.g., a mobile unit) within a wireless network comprising a plurality of second wireless devices (e.g., access points). The method includes identifying an overlap area corresponding to the intersection of RF ranges for the one or more second wireless devices then computing a set of signal strength values, each associated with a measure of RF signal strength (e.g., RSSI) received by the plurality of second wireless devices from the first wireless device. A decision metric is evaluated for a plurality of locations within the overlap area based on the set of signal strength values. The location of the first wireless device is determined by selecting, from the plurality of locations, a location having the optimum value of the decision metric within the overlap area. The decision metric may utilize a minimum mean square error (MMSE) calculation. A weighting function may be used to remove redundant or weak signal strength values. The systems and methods are applicable, for example, to networks operating in accordance with 802.11, RFID, WiMax, WAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB, and the like. | 01-01-2009 |