Hui, US

Ada Hui, South San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130344085	ANTI-PCSK9 ANTIBODIES, FORMULATIONS, DOSING, AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides anti-PCSK9 antibodies, formulations, dosing regimens, and methods of using the same.	12-26-2013

Angela Tai Hui, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130023101	METHOD AND MANUFACTURE FOR EMBEDDED FLASH TO ACHIEVE HIGH QUALITY SPACERS FOR CORE AND HIGH VOLTAGE DEVICES AND LOW TEMPERATURE SPACERS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LOGIC DEVICES - A method and manufacture for memory device fabrication is provided. Spacer formation and junction formation is performed on both: a memory cell region in a core section of a memory device in fabrication, and a high-voltage device region in a periphery section of the memory device in fabrication. The spacer formation and junction formation on both the memory cell region and the high-voltage device region includes performing a rapid thermal anneal. After performing the spacer formation and junction formation on both the memory cell region and the high-voltage device region, spacer formation and junction formation is performed on a low-voltage device region in the periphery section.	01-24-2013
20140148009	Forming a Substantially Uniform Wing Height Among Elements in a Charge Trap Semiconductor Device - During formation of a charge trap separation in a semiconductor device, an organic material is formed over a plurality of cells. This organic material is selectively removed in order to create a flat upper surface. An etching process is performed to remove the organic material as well as a charge trap layer formed over the plurality of cells, thereby exposing underlying first oxide layers in each of the cells and forming charge trap separation. Further, because of the selective removal step, the etch results in substantially uniform wing heights among the separated cells.	05-29-2014
20140148010	Forming Charge Trap Separation in a Flash Memory Semiconductor Device - During formation of a charge trap separation in a semiconductor device, a polymer deposition is formed in a reactor using a first chemistry. In a following step, a second chemistry can be used to etch the polymer deposition in the reactor. The same or similar second chemistry can be used in a second etching step to expose a first oxide layer in each of the cells of the semiconductor device and to form a flat upper surface. This additional etch step can also be performed by the reactor, thereby reducing the number of machines required in the formation process.	05-29-2014
20140193972	Buried Hard Mask for Embedded Semiconductor Device Patterning - Methods and apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor devices, and such semiconductor devices, are described. According to various aspects of the disclosure, a semiconductor device can be manufactured by forming a core region of the semiconductor device and forming a periphery region of the semiconductor device. A first polysilicon region can then be formed over the core and periphery regions of the semiconductor device. A first mask is formed on the first poly silicon layer and a second polysilicon layer is disposed such that the second polysilicon layer covers the first mask. A second mask can then be formed on the second polysilicon layer. After forming the second mask, portions of the first and second polysilicon layers that are uncovered by either the first or second masks are removed.	07-10-2014

Daniel J. Hui, Chesterbrook, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035806	Compositions and Methods for Detection and Modulation of T Cell Mediated Immune Responses Against Viral Vectors Utilized for Gene Therapy - Compositions and methods are provided for inhibiting T cell mediated destruction of virally transduced, trangene containing cells.	02-11-2010

Danny Yiu Kai Hui, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140078646	Solid Electrolytic Capacitor with Interlayer Crosslinking - A method for preparing a solid electrolytic capacitor and an improved solid electrolytic capacitor is provided. The method includes providing an anode, forming a dielectric on the anode and forming a cathode on the dielectric wherein the cathode comprises interlayers. At least one interlayer comprises a monomer, oligomer or polymer with multifunctional or multiple reactive groups and an adjacent layer comprises a molecule with crosslinkable functionality. The oligomer or polymer with multifunctional or multiple reactive groups on one layer react with the crosslinkable functionality in the adjacent layer.	03-20-2014

David Chak Wang Hui, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140079111	Method and Controller for Equalizing a Received Serial Data Stream - A controller and methods for adaptively adjusting a dispersion compensation circuit in a receiver of a communication link are disclosed. The controller receives a signal from an error detector coupled to the receiver. The controller includes a logic engine that provides configuration information to the dispersion compensation circuit. The configuration information defines a digital filter in response to at least one tap constraint and at least one coefficient constraint. In an example embodiment, the logic engine generates a measure of residual inter-symbol interference and a measure of a noise enhancement penalty and iteratively provides a set of adjusted coefficient values that when applied in the digital filter will result in an equalized receiver output signal that minimizes a mathematical combination of the measure of the residual inter-symbol interference and the measure of the noise enhancement penalty. Alternatively, for bandwidth limited channels, the controller provides a predetermined set of coefficient values.	03-20-2014
20140079410	LASER DRIVER PEAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - In an optical data communication system transmitter, in which a laser is driven with a laser modulation signal in response to a serial data stream, the laser driver adds peaking to a bit other than the first bit following a bit transition.	03-20-2014
20140219619	Adapter and Methods for Cleaning an Optical Junction and Reducing Optical Back Reflection - An adapter includes a housing with opposed openings for receiving a first connector that is mechanically and optically mateable with a second connector to form one or more optical signal communication links. The housing is arranged with a slot for receiving a flexible material having an index of refraction that approximates the index of refraction of aligned pairs of optical fibers. The flexible material is appropriately sized to cover the fibers from each of the connectors. The optical fiber ends of a respective connector can be cleaned by inserting the connector in the adapter and advancing the flexible material. Once the optical fiber ends of both connectors have been cleaned and the flexible material further advanced, the connectors can be reinserted in the adapter to establish an optical signal link between the optical fibers.	08-07-2014
20140270778	BIDIRECTIONAL OPTICAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS MODULE - An optical transceiver module includes N light sources, N light detectors, a bidirectional fiber port, and an optical network having 2N−1 wavelength-selective elements. The number 2N represents the total number of transmit and receive channels in a bidirectional system in which transmit and receive signals corresponding to the transmit and receive channels. Each light source corresponds to one transmit channel and emits an optical transmit signal having a unique transmit wavelength. Each light detector corresponds to one receive channel and detects an optical receive signal having a unique receive wavelength. The optical network couples each light source to the bidirectional fiber port via a corresponding transmit path through the optical network. The optical network further couples each light detector to the bidirectional fiber port via a corresponding receive path through the optical network. Each transmit and receive path includes some of the wavelength-selective elements.	09-18-2014

David Y. Hui, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100324075	THERAPEUTIC USE OF CARBOXYL ESTER LIPASE INHIBITORS - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and their methods of use in raising serum HDL levels in subjects in need thereof are provided. Also provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and their methods of use in increasing reverse cholesterol transport in subjects in need thereof. Finally, methods for treating disease by raising serum HDL levels and increasing reverse cholesterol transport are provided.	12-23-2010

Elliot E. Hui, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140079571	MICROFLUIDIC OSCILLATOR PUMP - Microfluidic oscillator circuits and pumps for microfluidic devices are provided. The microfluidic pump may include a plurality of fluid valves and a microfluidic oscillator circuit having an oscillation frequency. The fluid valves may be configured to move fluids. Each fluid valve may be connected to a node of the microfluidic oscillator circuit. The pumps may be driven by the oscillator circuits such that fluid movement is accomplished entirely by circuits on a microfluidic chip, without the need for off-chip controls.	03-20-2014

Eric Chi-Kai Hui, Olney, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090294584	Stabilized UAV recovery system - A stabilized UAV recovery system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment for UAV recovery over water, the system includes ship-based elements and UAV-based elements. The ship-based elements include a robot arm that holds a capture mechanism over the side of the ship while compensating for wave-induced ship motion. The UAV-based elements include a hook mounted to the top of the UAV fuselage. With the capture mechanism held stable from the perspective of a UAV approaching from behind or in front of the mechanism, the UAV is flown under it, snagging an arresting line with the hook. With continued forward motion of the UAV, the arresting line pulls out of a winch drum that is coupled to a brake, bringing the UAV to rest.	12-03-2009

Femanda Hui, San Djego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130187755	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING SHOPPING CART AND OTHER WHEELED CONVEYANCE ASSETS - The inventive subject matter relates to systems and methods relating to managing shopping cart and other wheeled conveyance assets of an enterprise. More particularly, one aspect of the inventive subject matter relates to using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and control units to track, manage, and maintain shopping cart and other wheeled conveyance assets of a enterprise, in order to immobilize such wheeled conveyance if an unauthorized attempt is made to move it outside a prescribed use area into a restricted area. In a further aspect of the inventive subject matter, said systems and methods permit authorized uses of such assets to take them into a restricted area.	07-25-2013

Ferdinard Hui, Cleveland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140257138	EXCHANGE GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire (	09-11-2014

Frank Hui, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130285135	Semiconductor Device with Semiconductor Fins and Floating Gate - According to one exemplary implementation, a semiconductor device includes a channel, a source, and a drain situated in a first semiconductor fin. The channel is situated between the source and the drain. The semiconductor device also includes a control gate situated in a second semiconductor fin. A floating gate is situated between the first semiconductor fin and the second semiconductor fin. The semiconductor device can further include a first dielectric region situated between the floating gate and the first semiconductor fin and a second dielectric region situated between the floating gate and the second semiconductor fin.	10-31-2013
20140015095	Dual Anti-Fuse - According to one exemplary implementation, a dual anti-fuse structure includes a first channel in a common semiconductor fin adjacent to a first programmable gate. The dual anti-fuse structure further includes a second channel in said common semiconductor fin adjacent to a second programmable gate. A first anti-fuse is formed between the first channel and the first programmable gate. Furthermore, a second anti-fuse is formed between the second channel and the second programmable gate. The first programmable gate can be on a first sidewall of the common semiconductor fin and can comprise a first gate dielectric and a first electrode. The second programmable gate can be on a second sidewall of the common semiconductor fin and can comprise a second gate dielectric and a second electrode.	01-16-2014
20140038404	Flash Memory Utilizing a High-K Metal Gate - According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for fabricating a flash memory cell in a semiconductor die includes forming a control gate stack overlying a floating gate stack in a memory region of a substrate, where the floating gate stack includes a floating gate overlying a portion of a dielectric one layer. The floating gate includes a portion of a metal one layer and the dielectric o one layer includes a first high-k dielectric material. The control gate stack can include a control gate including a portion of a metal two layer, where the metal one layer can include a different metal than the metal two layer.	02-06-2014

George Hui, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120189700	Nanoparticle Based Immunological Stimulation - A nanoparticle-based delivery system and methods for its use are disclosed. In one aspect, a nanoparticle-based delivery system comprising at least one molecule such as proteins, DNA/RNA or fragments thereof, carbohydrates, enzymes, chemicals, virus cells, bacteria, parts of a virus, parts of a bacteria, parts of a cell, part of a tissue, or a combination of one or more of these, which shall be referred to as immunogens, are chemically or physically combined with water soluble nanoparticles which, when administered to a living system, is capable of eliciting a desired immunological response. More particularly, the invention relates to nanoparticle-based delivery systems that are specifically engineered to enhance humoral or cellular immune response without the use of adjuvants.	07-26-2012

George N.s. Hui, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120231029	ENHANCED MALARIA MSP-1 SUBUNIT VACCINE - Recombinant subunit proteins derived from the MSP-1 C-terminal region of the parasite	09-13-2012

Gordon Hui, Boyds, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130103428	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL BUNDLED INSURANCE - According to some embodiments, a workers' compensation insurance premium may be calculated for a workers' compensation insurance policy covering a group of employees employed by an employer. Moreover, supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be calculated for each employee to provide individual, supplemental bundled insurance policies. The supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be contingent upon the employer's agreement to pay the workers' compensation insurance premium. By way of examples, the supplemental bundled insurance policies might be associated with one or more of short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, accidental death insurance, accidental disability insurance and/or hospital accident insurance.	04-25-2013
20140114704	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DATA RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUNDLED INSURANCE - According to some embodiments, a workers' compensation insurance premium may be calculated for a workers' compensation insurance policy covering a group of employees employed by an employer. Moreover, supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be calculated for each employee to provide individual, supplemental bundled insurance policies. The supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be contingent upon the employer's agreement to pay the workers' compensation insurance premium. By way of examples, the supplemental bundled insurance policies might be associated with one or more of short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, accidental death insurance, accidental disability insurance and/or hospital accident insurance.	04-24-2014

Harry Hui, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130207632	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN CURRENT MODE BOOST CONVERTERS - An improved DC-DC power converter employs a feed-forward circuit to improve the response of the output voltage to transient signals on the input voltage. A portion of the input voltage generated by the feed-forward circuit is combined with either the sense voltage or the set point reference to offset one of the voltages applied to the PWM circuit comparator. The feed-forward circuit essentially bypasses the PWM feedback loop to quickly pre-compensate for the input transient and allow the output voltage to settle rapidly at a new operating point. The feed-forward circuit can be implemented with a resistive voltage divider network connected to the input voltage.	08-15-2013

Hon Man Hammond Hui, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140143395	Machine-to-Machine Rules Management Methods and Systems - An exemplary method includes a machine-to-machine (“M2M”) rules management system associated with an M2M platform 1) processing a plurality of events associated with one or more M2M objects in substantially real-time as the events occur over a period of time, 2) receiving, while the events are being processed in substantially real-time, data representative of a rule created by a user associated with the M2M platform, and 3) dynamically applying, in response to receiving the data representative of the rule, the rule to the substantially real-time processing of the events. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.	05-22-2014

Ho-Wah Hui, Basking Ridge, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130184225	ROMIDEPSIN FORMULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are formulations of romidepsin. Also provided are methods for producing these formulations and uses thereof. In one embodiment, the formulation is a combination of romidepsin and mannitol.	07-18-2013
20140018404	CONTROLLED RELEASE ORAL DOSAGE FORMS OF POORLY SOLUBLE DRUGS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are controlled release oral dosage forms of poorly soluble drugs, methods of making the dosage forms, and methods of their use for the treatment of various diseases and/or disorders.	01-16-2014
20140093561	ORAL DOSAGE FORMS OF CYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID -AMIDE - Provided herein are controlled release oral dosage forms of poorly soluble drugs, methods of making the dosage forms, and methods of their use for the treatment of various diseases and/or disorders.	04-03-2014
20150051157	ROMIDEPSIN FORMULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are formulations of romidepsin. Also provided are methods for producing these formulations and uses thereof. In one embodiment, the formulation is a combination of romidepsin and mannitol.	02-19-2015

Ho-Wah Hui, Somerset, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124702	Nanosuspension of a Poorly Soluble Drug via Microfluidization Process - Provided are compositions and methods for preparation and administration of an oral nanosuspension of a poorly soluble drug with improved bioavailability. The method is optimized through microfluidization process with water soluble polymeric excipients in the absence of surfactants.	05-26-2011

Jie Hui, Mercer Island, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110268052	TECHNIQUES FOR INITIATING COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Techniques are described for a device to request a new service flow for best effort (BE) category traffic to assign a priority to the new service flow. For example, a Traffic Priority parameter in a media access control (MAC) message can be used to transmit the priority level for a new BE category service flow. The MAC message can be an AAI DSA-REQ message (specified in IEEE 802.16m draft 9 (2010)). Either a base station or a mobile station can request a new service flow using the MAC message.	11-03-2011
20130096904	Quality of User Experience Testing for Video Transmissions - Techniques for calculating quality of user experience (QoE) scores for video streams as played on receiving devices are described herein. Prior to calculating a QoE score, a device receives a video of a display screen of a receiving device captured while the receiving device plays a video stream. The device also receives transmission metrics from at least one device engaged in the transmission of the video stream to the receiving device. The device then calculates the QoE score for that received video based at least in part on a reference video, the transmission metrics, and one or more QoE models. Additionally, prior to receiving the video or the transmission metrics, the device may automate the transmission of the reference video as the video stream from a sending device to the receiving device over at least one network emulator, including providing network impairment settings to the network emulator.	04-18-2013
20130242781	Mobile Network Traffic Optimization - The techniques described herein detect which one of multiple different radio states a radio communication unit of a client device is currently operating in. The techniques may also learn one or more transition parameters that, once satisfied or reached, may switch the radio communication unit from one radio state to another radio state. Using the detected radio state and the learned transition parameters, the client device can optimize network communications.	09-19-2013
20130286227	Data Transfer Reduction During Video Broadcasts - The techniques and systems described herein are directed, in part, to interactions between one or more mobile device applications, mobile device modems (or communication hardware), networks, and other devices. In some embodiments, a device may record a video using a camera. The device may then increase a block size of a first portion of a frame in the video to create a modified video where the first portion includes a larger block size than a second portion of the frame of the modified video. The increased block size may reduce an amount of data used to transmit the modified video to another device using the network communication.	10-31-2013
20140119196	Network Device Trace Correlation - The techniques described herein present opportunities for service providers and/or network providers to optimize the Quality of User Experience (QoE) for data services by determining, using a broader network-based approach, the root cause of problems causing a service degradation. To determine the root cause of the problems, the techniques may collect different trace files from multiple different nodes in the telecommunications network. Each trace file includes a log of trace identifiers for numerous different data packets that have been generated, received, transmitted, relayed, and/or routed via the node in the telecommunications network, and each trace file log entry may be associated with a timestamp. Once collected, the techniques may correlate the different trace files from the multiple different nodes to identify, using a broader network-based analysis, service optimization opportunities.	05-01-2014
20140160941	Quality of User Experience Analysis - The techniques described herein involve analysis of communication data included in trace file(s) of device(s) involved in a communication. These trace file(s) may each include data associated with multiple layers of a communication protocol stack of a respective device or data associated with a single such layer. The techniques may further involve one or more of determination of performance metrics associated with data at a specific layer of a specific device, correlation of the data between layers of a device, or correlation of data across multiple device(s) involved in the communication. The performance metrics or correlated data may then be analyzed based on thresholds or models to determine whether the performance metrics or correlated data exhibits a degraded quality of user experience. Also or instead, graphic or textual representations of the performance metrics or correlated data may be generated.	06-12-2014

Jie Hui, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100220673	MOBILE STATION AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADAPTING A GRANT INTERVAL DURING VOIP COMMUNICATIONS IN A BROADBAND WIRELESS NETWORK - Embodiments of a mobile station and methods for dynamically adapting a grant interval during Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in a broadband wireless network are generally described herein. The mobile station may detect a voice-state transition and may provide an indication to a base station to change a grant interval based on the detected voice-state transition. The base station dynamically adapts the grant interval based on the indication. Some embodiments utilize an adaptive granting and polling (aGP) service to dynamically adapt the grant interval based on the detected voice-state transition.	09-02-2010
20110235630	Techniques for prioritizing traffic - Techniques, at a subscriber station, for assigning packets to queues to prioritize real-time content over non-real time content. Packets with the same connection identifier are assigned to different priority queues. Block sequence numbers are assigned to packets after storage of packets to queues based on priority.	09-29-2011
20110267948	TECHNIQUES FOR COMMUNICATING AND MANAGING CONGESTION IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Techniques are described that can be used to communicate congestion information concerning a downlink or uplink. In response to congestion on a link, a device can attempt to receive traffic on another network, scan for another node, or enter sleep mode for a time. In some cases, determination of congestion can be made based on an amount of time a packet is enqueued as well as the number of packets that experience a similar amount of enqueuing delay.	11-03-2011

John T. Hui, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130208428	Integrated Direct Couple Heat Sink and Shock/Vibration Protection - The rear cover of an electronics device is made up of two sections including an external heat sink and a rear cover frame. The electronics for the computing device are directly coupled to the heat sink section. The two sections are fastened together with a layer of cushioning material to simultaneously provide shock-vibration protection as well as efficient cooling of the electronics.	08-15-2013

Jonathan Hui, Foster City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130014217	Adapting Extensible Authentication Protocol for Layer 3 Mesh Networks - Techniques are provided for adaptive routing of authentication packets in a network, such as a wireless mesh network. At an authenticated device in the network, an authentication packet is received over the network from a device that is seeking authentication. The authentication packet is encapsulated for transmission in Layer 3 packets over an Internet Protocol (IP) tunnel to an authenticator device associated in the network. Similarly, for an authentication packet encapsulated in Layer 3 packets from the authenticator device over the IP tunnel, the authentication packet is decapsulated from the Layer 3 packets and transmitted over the network to the device seeking authentication.	01-10-2013
20130036305	Group Key Management and Authentication Schemes for Mesh Networks - According to one embodiment, techniques are provided to enable secure communication among devices in a mesh network using a group temporal key. An authenticator device associated with a mesh network stores a pairwise master key for each of a plurality of devices in a mesh network upon authentication of the respective devices. Using the pairwise master key, the authenticator device initiates a handshake procedure with a particular device in the mesh network to mutually derive a pairwise temporal key from the pairwise master key. The authenticator device encrypts and signs a group temporal key using the pairwise temporal key for the particular device and sends the group temporal key encrypted and signed with the pairwise temporal key to the particular device.	02-07-2013
20130042301	Authentication Control In Low-Power Lossy Networks - Techniques are provided for the controlled scheduling of the authentication of devices in a lossy network, such as a mesh network. An authenticator device that is configured to authenticate devices in a lossy network receives an authentication start message from a particular device to be authenticated. The authenticator device determines a schedule for engaging in an authentication procedure for the particular device based on an indication of current network utilization.	02-14-2013

Joshua Wai-Ho Hui, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130060814	TRANSFORMING HIERARCHICAL LANGUAGE DATA INTO RELATIONAL FORM - Described herein are methods, systems, apparatuses and products for transforming hierarchical language data into relational form. An aspect provides for assembling at least one statistical summary of at least one hierarchical language data source responsive to execution of program instructions accessible to at least one processor operatively connected to a memory device; accessing at least one entity of interest selected from the at least one statistical summary; generating at least one target hierarchical language model based on the at least one entity of interest; and transforming data from the at least one hierarchical language data source into at least one relational form by executing transformation artifacts generated based on a type of the relational form. Other aspects are disclosed herein.	03-07-2013
20130060816	TRANSFORMING HIERARCHICAL LANGUAGE DATA INTO RELATIONAL FORM - Described herein are methods, systems, apparatuses and products for transforming hierarchical language data into relational form. An aspect provides for assembling at least one statistical summary of at least one hierarchical language data source responsive to execution of program instructions accessible to at least one processor operatively connected to a memory device; accessing at least one entity of interest selected from the at least one statistical summary; generating at least one target hierarchical language model based on the at least one entity of interest; and transforming data from the at least one hierarchical language data source into at least one relational form by executing transformation artifacts generated based on a type of the relational form. Other aspects are disclosed herein.	03-07-2013

Kwan Hui, Manchester, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130156588	ELECTRICAL GROUNDING FOR FAN BLADES - A fan rotor includes a fan blade for use in a gas turbine engine includes a sheath formed of a material that is more conductive than a main fan blade body. A grounding element provides a grounding path from the sheath into a rotor receiving the fan blade. A gas turbine engine incorporating the fan blade is also disclosed.	06-20-2013
20130319010	AIRFOIL COVER SYSTEM - An example airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a body having a first surface extending from a first edge to a second edge and a cavity disposed in the body. A first cover is at least partially disposed within the cavity. The first cover includes a first portion cooperates with a corresponding second portion. A second cover covers the first cover and forms at least a portion of the first surface with the body. The first cover is disposed between the body and the second cover. The first cover and the second cover have a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the body.	12-05-2013
20140072427	HOLLOW FAN BLADE WITH HONEYCOMB FILLER - A fan blade has an airfoil main body extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The airfoil also has suction and pressure sides. A cavity is formed into said main body, and receives a filler material. A cover closes off the cavity, and is attached to the main body, with the cover having a thickness defined in a direction perpendicular to the suction side. The main body has a spar which extends along the cavity, with a thickness of the spar at a central location between ends of the cavity which has a second thickness. A ratio of the first thickness to the second thickness is between 0.5 and 2. A fan rotor and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.	03-13-2014
20140170435	HOLLOW AIRFOIL WITH COMPOSITE COVER AND FOAM FILLER - A hollow article includes a metallic hollow article formed from a having a first major surface, an internal cavity with an opening in the first major surface, and a socket around the opening; a cover of composite material received in the socket and covering the opening; and a filler material of foam in the internal cavity.	06-19-2014

Kwok P. Hui, Holland, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120038835	STAND-BY MODE TRANSITIONING - A device for rapidly instituting an active mode of a digital-television enabled system, the system including a first, volatile memory configured to load and store software instructions, includes: an input configured to receive first digital audio and video information; a first output configured to convey second audio and information toward a display regarding the first audio and video information; at least one second output configured to convey commands to, and receive information from, the first memory; and a processor configured to perform functions in accordance with software instructions stored in first and second memories and to cause the first memory to load software instructions for provision to the processor such that first instructions for processing at least one of the first audio information and the first video information are loaded and stored by the first memory with a higher priority than second instructions for performing other functionality.	02-16-2012

Kwok Ping Hui, Holland, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140122904	DYNAMICALLY SCALING VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY - Disclosed are various embodiments providing processing circuitry that generates an output for each clock cycle of a clock signal using a logic block, the logic block being powered by a supply voltage. The processing circuitry detects whether the output has stabilized at a point in time before the end of a clock cycle of the clock signal, the point in time being based at least upon a delay line. In response to detecting whether the output has stabilized at the point in time, the processing circuitry dynamically adjusts at least one or the supply voltage or a frequency of the clock signal.	05-01-2014

Leo H. Hui, Alhambra, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130009818	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A POSITIONAL STATE OF AN AIRBORNE ARRAY ANTENNA USING DISTRIBUTED ACCELEROMETERS - Systems and methods for determining a positional state of an airborne array antenna using distributed accelerometers are described. One such method includes receiving and formatting acceleration data from each of a plurality of accelerometers mounted at different locations along the array antenna, receiving position and orientation data from an inertial navigation service (INS) mounted on the array antenna, generating an INS estimated position for each accelerometer based on the position and orientation data from the INS, generating an accelerometer estimated position for each accelerometer based on the acceleration data, determining a position and orientation of each accelerometer based on the respective INS estimated position and the respective accelerometer estimated position, determining an estimated position of a center and an orientation of the array antenna based on the determined position and orientation of each accelerometer, and adjusting a direction of the array antenna based on the estimated position of the array antenna.	01-10-2013
20130176173	GRATING LOBE MITIGATION IN PRESENCE OF SIMULTANEOUS RECEIVE BEAMS - A method that digitally distinguishes mainlobe detections from grating lobe and sidelobe detections without need for added antenna or receiver architecture. The method includes applying receive weights to return radar data for each radar receive element to steer each subarray of a array radar antenna to a direction other than the subarray transmit angle and includes applying a subarray weight to each subarray to generate the array radar antenna receive beam data having magnitude and phase components. The method includes applying predetermined scale factors to the subarray beam data magnitude for each subarray to generate scaled subarray beam data magnitudes. The method includes generating guard beam data for each subarray based on the scaled subarray beam data magnitudes. The method also includes determining if the return radar data corresponds to a mainlobe or a grating lobe or sidelobe based on the receive beam data and the guard beam data.	07-11-2013
20130194130	Enhanced target detection using dispersive vs non-dispersive scatterer signal processing - A method of target discrimination and identification, on a computer including a processing unit and a non-volatile storage device, from a radar signal having a plurality of radar return signals, is presented. The method includes: modeling, on the computer, the radar return signals by linear prediction to produce linear prediction equations; solving, on the computer, the linear prediction equations by the Burg algorithm to produce linear prediction coefficients for a linear prediction coefficient polynomial; computing, on the computer, roots of the linear prediction coefficient polynomial to produce scattering modes; computing, on the computer, a distance of each of the scattering modes to a unit circle; computing, on the computer, a complex envelope for each mode of the scattering modes; and selecting, on the computer, target scattering modes from among the scattering modes based on the distance of the mode to the unit circle and the complex envelope of the mode.	08-01-2013

Man Lung Hui, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120215707	Methods And Systems For Providing A Recognition User Interface For An Enterprise Social Network - A method for providing a recognition user interface for an enterprise social network including users associated with an entity. The method can include receiving a request for a recognition leader board of users of the enterprise social network. The recognition leader board can be based on users of the enterprise social network awarding recognition to other users of the enterprise social network. In response to the request, recognition leader board information can be obtained. The recognition leader board information can comprise an ordered list of users based on an amount of recognition each user has been awarded. The recognition leader board information can be transmitted to the user system associated with the user for display.	08-23-2012
20130347061	SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PUBLISHING NON-MALICIOUS THIRD PARTY CONTENT TO A DATA FEED - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for publishing non-malicious third party content to a data feed. These mechanisms and methods for publishing non-malicious third party content to a data feed can provide analysis of third party content requested to be published to a data feed, which can be used to safeguard against the publication of malicious content to the data feed.	12-26-2013

Michael Hui, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244927	ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MIDSOLE WITH SUPPORT PILLARS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.	10-09-2008
20080313824	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A method of forming an article of footwear includes the steps of providing an upper having a forefoot portion a midfoot portion a heel portion and a pocket positioned beneath the forefoot portion; placing the upper on a last; inserting a first midsole portion into the pocket; and securing an outsole assembly to the upper, the outsole assembly comprising a second midsole portion and an outsole secured to a lower surface of the second midsole portion. The second midsole portion and the outsole are visible from an exterior of the article of footwear and the first midsole portion is not visible from an exterior of the article of footwear.	12-25-2008
20090100709	Article of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Support Elements and An Indented Plate - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.	04-23-2009
20100077636	ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MIDSOLE WITH SUPPORT PILLARS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.	04-01-2010
20110067263	Article of Footwear Having Midsole with Support Pillars and Method of Manufacturing Same - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.	03-24-2011
20110219553	Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Support Elements And An Indented Plate - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.	09-15-2011
20110283559	Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Support Elements And An Indented Plate - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.	11-24-2011

Michael Benjamin Hui, Millbrae, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140156463	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MUSIC - A method for use in a process to provide music includes obtaining a first set of data that indicates a music preference of a first user, wherein the first user has a first music list, obtaining a second set of data that indicates a music preference of a second user, wherein the second user has a second music list, processing the first set of data and the second set of data, using a processor, to determine whether the first user and the second user have a similar music preference, and identifying a song in the second music list that is not in the first music list.	06-05-2014

Michael M.y. Hui, Bedford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100309916	IN-LINE PACKET PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for in-line processing a data packet while routing the packet through a router in a system transmitting data packets between a source and a destination over a network including the router. The method includes receiving the data packet and pre-processing layer header data for the data packet as the data packet is received and prior to transferring any portion of the data packet to packet memory. The data packet is thereafter stored in the packet memory. A routing through the router is determined including a next hop index describing the next connection in the network. The data packet is retrieved from the packet memory and a new layer header for the data packet is constructed from the next hop index while the data packet is being retrieved from memory. The new layer header is coupled to the data packet prior to transfer from the router.	12-09-2010
20120057597	IN-LINE PACKET PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for in-line processing a data packet while routing the packet through a router in a system transmitting data packets between a source and a destination over a network including the router. The method includes receiving the data packet and pre-processing layer header data for the data packet as the data packet is received and prior to transferring any portion of the data packet to packet memory. The data packet is thereafter stored in the packet memory. A routing through the router is determined including a next hop index describing the next connection in the network. The data packet is retrieved from the packet memory and a new layer header for the data packet is constructed from the next hop index while the data packet is being retrieved from memory. The new layer header is coupled to the data packet prior to transfer from the router.	03-08-2012
20150019938	IN-LINE PACKET PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for in-line processing a data packet while routing the packet through a router in a system transmitting data packets between a source and a destination over a network including the router. The method includes receiving the data packet and pre-processing layer header data for the data packet as the data packet is received and prior to transferring any portion of the data packet to packet memory. The data packet is thereafter stored in the packet memory. A routing through the router is determined including a next hop index describing the next connection in the network. The data packet is retrieved from the packet memory and a new layer header for the data packet is constructed from the next hop index while the data packet is being retrieved from memory. The new layer header is coupled to the data packet prior to transfer from the router.	01-15-2015

Ning Hui, Johns Creek, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090309839	ERASER ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An eraser assembly for erasing a display surface of an electronic display system, where the display surface can implement a dot pattern. The eraser assembly can comprise a body assembly, which can be in communication with an eraser pad and a sensing device, such as a camera. The camera can be adapted to view the display surface when the eraser pad is in use.	12-17-2009

Philip Hui, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090182353	THERMAL SUTURE WELDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of suture welding is disclosed which includes: receiving suture segments between first and second jaw members, the first and second jaw members being in an open state. closing the first and second jaw members to captively hold and position the suture segments between the first and second jaw members; selectively applying an elongated joiner element to the suture segments where the joiner element has a selectively operative heating element facing the suture segments; and applying energy to the heating element to weld the suture segments-to-be-welded, whereby the heating element has a temperature above a predetermined threshold adapted to at least partially melt the suture segments.	07-16-2009
20100137775	DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF REDUCED PRESSURE TO BODY SURFACES - Disclosed herein is a device which is intended to deliver and maintain reduced pressure to body surfaces for application of reduced pressure wound therapy (RPWT) also known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). During application of this type of therapy, a substantially airtight seal is formed around a section of tissue to be treated. This seal is formed by a dressing which provides fluid communication from a section of tissue to a reduced pressure source. Disclosed herein is a dressing system which is configured to enhance usability and functionality of this dressing. First, the system may be configured to allow full rotation of the fluid communication conduit to the reduced pressure source along the axis substantially normal to the dressing. Second, the system may be configured to include a one-way valve to prevent backflow of any drainage fluids. Third, the system may be configured with transparent windows covered by opaque flaps to allow inspection through the dressing. Fourth, the system may be configured to include an indicator which visually makes clear whether reduced pressure is being applied or not. Fifth, the system is configured to minimize the profile of the dressing system.	06-03-2010
20100160901	DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF REDUCED PRESSURE TO BODY SURFACES - Disclosed herein is a device which is intended to deliver and maintain reduced pressure to body surfaces for application of reduced pressure wound therapy (RPWT) also known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). During application of this type of therapy, a substantially airtight seal is formed around a section of tissue to be treated. This seal is formed by a dressing which provides fluid communication from a section of tissue to a reduced pressure source. Disclosed herein is a dressing system which is configured to enhance usability and functionality of this dressing. First, the system may be configured to allow full rotation of the fluid communication conduit to the reduced pressure source along the axis substantially normal to the dressing. Second, the system may be configured to include a one-way valve to prevent backflow of any drainage fluids. Third, the system may be configured with transparent windows covered by opaque flaps to allow inspection through the dressing. Fourth, the system may be configured to include an indicator which visually makes clear whether reduced pressure is being applied or not. Fifth, the system is configured to minimize the profile of the dressing system.	06-24-2010

Ping Hui, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130307736	Antenna - An apparatus including an antenna; a first antenna carrier forming a first support substrate for a first portion of the antenna; and a different second antenna carrier forming a second support substrate for a second portion of the antenna. The first and second antenna carriers are coupled to each other. The antenna extends across a joint between the first and second antenna carriers.	11-21-2013
20150029061	Antenna - An apparatus including an antenna having an active element and a parasitic element; and at least one support, where the antenna is at least partially on the at least one support, where the at least one support includes a first section coupled to a second different section, where the active element is at least partially on the first section, and where the first section is at least partially formed with a first manufacturing process and a first material. The parasitic element is at least partially on the second section, and the second section is at least partially formed with a second different manufacturing process and a second different material.	01-29-2015

Poh K. Hui, Wellesley Hills, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120027688	PREPARATION OF A LIPID BLEND AND A PHOSPHOLIPID SUSPENSION CONTAINING THE LIPID BLEND - The present invention describes processes for the preparation of a lipid blend and a uniform filterable phospholipid suspension containing the lipid blend, such suspension being useful as an ultrasound contrast agent.	02-02-2012
20120128595	PREPARATION OF A LIPID BLEND AND A PHOSPHOLIPID SUSPENSION CONTAINING THE LIPID BLEND - The present invention describes processes for the preparation of a lipid blend and a uniform filterable phospholipid suspension containing the lipid blend, such suspension being useful as an ultrasound contrast agent.	05-24-2012
20130309174	PREPARATION OF A LIPID BLEND AND A PHOSPHOLIPID SUSPENSION CONTAINING THE LIPID BLEND - The present invention describes processes for the preparation of a lipid blend and a uniform filterable phospholipid suspension containing the lipid blend, such suspension being useful as an ultrasound contrast agent.	11-21-2013
20130309175	PREPARATION OF A LIPID BLEND AND A PHOSPHOLIPID SUSPENSION CONTAINING THE LIPID BLEND - The present invention describes processes for the preparation of a lipid blend and a uniform filterable phospholipid suspension containing the lipid blend, such suspension being useful as an ultrasound contrast agent.	11-21-2013
20150023880	PREPARATION OF A LIPID BLEND AND A PHOSPHOLIPID SUSPENSION CONTAINING THE LIPID BLEND - The present invention describes processes for the preparation of a lipid blend and a uniform filterable phospholipid suspension containing the lipid blend, such suspension being useful as an ultrasound contrast agent.	01-22-2015

Raymond Hui, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090104713	Phenobarbital derivatives useful in immunoassay - Phenobarbital derivatives synthesized out of the alkyl chain at the 5-position, particularly with hydrophilic properties, and carrying an active ester at the end, allow formation of aminodextran conjugates that give curves in the desired range of the assay in the ONLINE TDM microparticle assay format when matched against the Roche FPIA antibody specific for phenobarbital (“an antibody specific for phenobarbital”).	04-23-2009
20090215993	Mycophenolic acid immunogens and antibodies - Described are immunogenic compounds useful for generation of antibodies which are highly specific for mycophenolic acid which do not react or have substantially no cross-reactivity with the glucuronide metabolites of mycophenolic acid, especially the acyl-glucuronide metabolite.	08-27-2009

Roger B. Hui, Northbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100321489	Determining Geographic Position Information from a Single Image - Systems, devices, features, and methods for determining geographic position information from an image are disclosed. For example, one method for determining the geographic position information is used to develop a navigation database. The method comprises capturing a plurality of images of geographic features by a camera mounted on a vehicle or a pedestrian. A single image from the plurality of images is identified or selected. A real-world ground distance between a reference ground point in the single image and a ground point corresponding to an object in the single image is determined based on determined calibration values corresponding to the camera. Real-world geographic position information, such as a latitude coordinate and a longitude coordinate, of the ground point corresponding to the object in the single image is determined based on the determined real-world ground distance.	12-23-2010
20100321490	Determining A Geometric Parameter from a Single Image - Systems, devices, features, and methods for determining a geometric parameter from an image are disclosed. For example, one method for determining the geometric parameter is used to develop a navigation database. The method comprises determining calibration values corresponding to a camera mounted on a vehicle or a pedestrian. A plurality of images of geographic features are captured by the camera. A single image from the plurality of images is identified or selected. A geometric parameter of a region in the single image is determined based on the determined calibration values. For example, the geometric parameter is a real-world distance, such as a real-world length or width.	12-23-2010

Ron Hui, Lenexa, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120269510	DIGITAL SUBCARRIER OPTICAL NETWORK UTILIZING DIGITAL SUBCARRIER CROSS-CONNECTS WITH INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY - The present invention provides reduced power dissipation and other benefits at the optical transport network layer by utilizing a digital subcarrier optical network comprising multiple digital subcarrier cross-connect switches. This offers several advantages for optical networks, including spectral efficiency and robustness against signal corruption and consumption of less energy than traditional TDM-based electric switches (OTN/SONET/SDH).	10-25-2012
20130209101	DIGITAL SUBCARRIER OPTICAL NETWORK UTILIZING DIGITAL SUBCARRIER CROSS-CONNECTS WITH INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY - The present invention provides reduced power dissipation and other benefits at the optical transport network layer by utilizing a digital subcarrier optical network comprising multiple digital subcarrier cross-connect switches. This offers several advantages for optical networks, including spectral efficiency and robustness against signal corruption and consumption of less energy than traditional TDM-based electric switches (OTN/SONET/SDH).	08-15-2013

Rongqing Hui, Lenexa, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120306892	MOBILE BALL TARGET SCREEN AND TRAJECTORY COMPUTING SYSTEM - A mobile target screen is described for ball game practicing and simulation. Tow force sensors are mounted at each of the four corners of the frame which holds a target screen. Measurements form the force sensors are used to compute and display a representation of ball speed, the location of the ball on the target screen, and the direction of the ball motion. These parameters can be used to predict the shooting distance and the landing position of the ball. It also provides enough information to predict the trajectory of the ball which can be displayed on a video screen which communicates with the sensors through a wireless transceiver.	12-06-2012
20130151040	LOW-ALTITUDE ALTIMETER AND METHOD - A low-altitude altimeter (	06-13-2013
20130195452	DIGITAL SUBCARRIER CROSS-CONNECT SWITCHING - The present invention uses digital subcarrier cross-connect switching to accomplish various network processes more efficiently. These processes include interconnecting network components, and performing optical and optoelectronic add/drop operations.	08-01-2013
20140058593	LOW-ALTITUDE ALTIMETER AND METHOD - A low-altitude altimeter (	02-27-2014

Sam Hui, Belmont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120324504	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PARENTAL CONTROLS IN A CLOUD-BASED MEDIA GUIDANCE APPLICATION - Systems and methods for providing parental controls in a cloud-based media guidance application may provide users with compiled listings of the user's content and parental controls for accessing that and other content based on the user equipment devices from which the content access request is received. A user may identify remote storage providers at which user content is stored, and may provide criteria for limiting or preauthorizing access to selected content by one or more user equipment devices. In response to receiving a user request, a listing of content stored with the remote storage providers may be compiled and presented in a media guidance application. A selection of any one of the user's content, as well as a selection of any other content listed in the media guidance application, may be subject to access control criteria applicable to the user equipment device from which the selection was received.	12-20-2012

Shiu Hui, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130090973	Enterprise Interaction Management Methods and Apparatus - A system for managing interactions within an enterprise includes a network-connected server, and software executing on the server from a non-transitory physical medium, the software providing a first function for establishing a recorded instantiation of a reoccurring event and assigning a unique identifier to that event, a second function for creating an abstract conversation entity object representing the reoccurring event and for creating an executable conversation instance entity object to represent specific meetings or collaboration events under the reoccurring event, a third function for matching any incoming or outgoing interactions or interaction requests that materialize within the enterprise domain to the conversation instance entity tied to the conversation entity, and a fourth function for managing and archiving the interaction records and results thereof as searchable interaction records tied to the conversation instance entity.	04-11-2013

Stephen Yuway Hui, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263165	INSTANT MESSAGE METHOD TO PROVIDE A DELAYED ALARM/REMINDER - A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for providing instant messaging users with an alarm to remind users of an event or to re-join an instant messaging chat. An instant message that includes a request for a user to currently participate in an event is received at an instant messaging client. If the user is currently unable to participate in the event, the user may create an alarm message that defines a delay time period after which the user is able to participate in the event. The alarm message is then sent to users in the instant messaging chat session. Responsive to receiving the alarm message at an instant messaging client, a countdown of the delay time period is initiated. Additionally, the receipt of the alarm message and timer countdown processing may occur on the instant messaging server, which would dispatch a message to the instant messaging client when the timer expires. Upon expiration of the delay time period, an alarm popup window is displayed, wherein the alarm reminds the user to participate in the event.	10-23-2008

Sudip Hui, Kolkata, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076507	FEMORAL HEAD CENTER LOCATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A femoral head center locating mechanism and method for using same. The femoral head center locating mechanism may include a frame and a plurality of lasers which emit laser beams which intersect to identify a reference point relative to a center of a femoral head.	03-19-2009

Sue Hui, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090135314	Method and System for Controlling Deformable Micromirror Devices - A method and system for controlling deformable micromirror devices are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display system includes multiple deformable micromirror devices, a buffer, and a controller. Each deformable micromirror device includes a plurality of micromirrors. The buffer is communicatively coupled, at a first interface speed, to each deformable micromirror device. The buffer is operable to communicate in parallel with the deformable micromirror devices. The controller is communicatively coupled, at a second interface speed, to the buffer. The controller is operable to receive a display input and, in response, generate a plurality signals each corresponding to an optical characteristic of the display input. The controller is further operable to sequentially communicate each of the plurality of signals through the buffer to a corresponding one of the deformable micromirror devices. Each deformable micromirror device receives at least a subset of the plurality of signals.	05-28-2009
20100053477	Spatial Light Modulator Sub-Pixel Architecture and Method - A semiconductor device comprises an array of individually controllable image pixels arranged in a plurality of reset groups. Each of the image pixels in the array of individually controllable image pixels has a one-to-one correspondence with at least one memory cell in an array of memory cells. The semiconductor device further comprises a plurality of sub-pixel sets, wherein each sub-pixel in the plurality of sub-pixel sets is a micromirror, and wherein each of the image pixels comprises a sub-pixel set.	03-04-2010

Tim Hui, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140208756	System For Reducing Combustion Noise And Improving Cooling - A novel and improved system for cooling and reducing combustion noise in a gas turbine combustor is disclosed. The system includes a flow sleeve for a gas turbine combustor comprising a tubular portion and a conical portion, with a plurality of flow straighteners extending radially inward and between the tubular and conical portions and a plurality of rows of cooling holes extending about the flow sleeve, and an aft ring secured to the outlet end of the conical portion, where the aft ring includes an overlapping piston ring that is able to expand or contract in diameter. A combustion liner extends through the flow sleeve and engages an inlet of a transition duct while the piston ring of the flow sleeve also engages the transition duct to form a seal.	07-31-2014

Timothy Hui, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140090390	FLAMESHEET COMBUSTOR DOME - The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for controlling a velocity of a fuel-air mixture entering a gas turbine combustion system. The apparatus comprises a hemispherical dome assembly which directs a fuel-air mixture along a portion of the outer wall of a combustion liner and turns the fuel-air mixture to enter the combustion liner in a manner coaxial to the combustor axis and radially outward of a pilot fuel nozzle so as to regulate the velocity of the fuel-air mixture.	04-03-2014

Tze On Hui, Novi, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130318743	CHECK LINK ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE DETENT FEATURE - A check link assembly for positioning a vehicle closure has a selectively positionable detent feature. The check link assembly includes an elongated link having a distal end. At least one cover is attachable to the link in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The cover has a first end, a second end, and a contoured surface between the first end and the second end. At least one member is biased against the link and is configured to ride against the contoured surface of the cover. The contoured surface at least partially defines a detent feature that interferes with the biased member to increase resistance to relative movement of the link and the biased member, thereby establishing a stop position. The detent feature is further from the distal end of the link when the cover is in the first orientation than when the cover is in the second orientation.	12-05-2013
20150045984	VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A DRIVER - A vehicle system for a vehicle with an occupant is provided. The system includes a seat assembly; a sensor group associated with the seat assembly and configured to collect data about physical characteristics of the occupant of the seat assembly; and a control module coupled to the sensor group and configured to identify the occupant based on the collected data about the physical characteristics of the occupant.	02-12-2015

Vernon Hui, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130324247	INTERACTIVE SPORTS APPLICATIONS - A system and method are disclosed for presenting an event to a user while allowing a user to make a prediction during the event, allowing the user to choose different content while viewing the event, displaying the chosen content while also displaying the event in an intelligent manner and providing a jump bar to navigate between content and/or features.	12-05-2013

Vernon W. Hui, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130160051	Dynamic Personalized Program Content - Described is a technology by which personalization data is used to select and order video highlight clips for a personalized highlight reel that a user may play to view, such as part of a narrative arranged for that user. The narrative may include introductory content, transition content and/or ending content. The narrative may include advertising content and/or ending content. The narrative may be rearranged in response to an event.	06-20-2013

Wei-Hung Hui, Sharon, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120084416	ADAPTIVE PROTOCOL/INITIALIZATION TECHNIQUE SELECTION - A method for selection of an initialization technique and protocol for a communications device is provided. The method includes, but is not limited to, selecting a primary initialization technique from a set list of initialization techniques, implementing the primary initialization technique to initialize and move the communications device, and determining if the communications device has been initialized and moved. If the communications device has not been initialized and moved upon implementing the primary initialization technique, an additional initialization technique is selected from the set list of initialization techniques and implemented to initialize and move the communications device.	04-05-2012

Wing-Kin Hui US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140042867	Method and Structure for Cooling an Electric Motor - A high speed electric motor for use in a variety of applications. The electric motor an electric motor including a motor housing or stator, a rotor having a commutator and brushes for contacting the commutator at a predefined area known as the contact area. Additionally, the motor includes a forced air cooling assembly. The forced air cooling assembly includes a centrifugal fan for creating air flow, a manifold for accelerating the air flow. The manifold having exit ports and the exit ports being positioned directly over the contact area for directing the accelerated air flow at the contact area and the motor housing having at least one opening aligned with the contact area and at least a second opening defining an exit vent. Additionally, a method of cooling the motor in accordance with the invention is also disclosed.	02-13-2014

Xie Jian Hui US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052126	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE IN MOUNTING ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS - Some embodiments provide surface mount devices that include a first electrode comprising a chip carrier part, a second electrode disposed proximate to the chip carrier part, and a casing encasing a portion of the first and second electrodes. The first electrode can extend from the chip carrier part toward a perimeter of the casing, and the second electrode can extend away from the chip carrier part and projects outside of the casing. In extending away from the chip carrier part the first electrode divides into a plurality of leads separated by an aperture that join into a single first joined lead portion with a first width before projecting outside of the casing and maintains the first width outside of the casing. The second electrode can attain a second width prior to projecting outside of the casing and maintains the second width outside the casing.	03-04-2010
20100133002	APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN MOUNTING ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS - The present embodiments provide surface mount devices and/or systems. In some embodiments, the surface mount devices comprise a casing having a recess formed extending at least partially into said casing; and first and second leads each of which is at least partially encased by said casing and each of which has a portion exposed through said recess, wherein at least one of said first and second leads has one or more size reduction features in its said exposed portion that reduces the surface area to provide an increased surface bonding area to said casing around said lead.	06-03-2010

Yu Hui, New London, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090042912	DIPHENYLIMIDAZOLYL COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF beta-SECRETASE - The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment, prevention or amelioration of a disease or disorder characterized by elevated β-amyloid deposits or β-amyloid levels in a patient.	02-12-2009