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Amy Kan, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120142111NANOMATERIAL-CONTAINING SIGNALING COMPOSITIONS FOR ASSAY OF FLOWING LIQUID STREAMS AND GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - Compositions containing a transporter component and a signaling component and a method for using said compositions for analyzing porous media and flowing liquid streams, specifically for measuring pressure, temperature, relative abundance of water, pH, redox potential and electrolyte concentration. Analytes may include petroleum or other hydrophobic media, sulfur-containing compounds. The transporter component includes an amphiphilic nanomatenal and a plurality of solubilizing groups covalently bonded to the transporter component. The signaling component includes a plurality of reporter molecules associated with the transporter component. Said reporter molecules may be releasable from the transporter component upon exposure to at least one analyte. The reporter molecules may be non-covalently associated with the transporter component, or the reporter molecules are covalently bonded to the transporter component. Furthermore, said compositions and methods may be used to actively enhance oil recovery and for remediation of pollutants.06-07-2012
20150050741TRANSPORTERS OF OIL SENSORS FOR DOWNHOLE HYDROCARBON DETECTION - Various embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to nanocomposites for detecting hydrocarbons in a geological structure. In some embodiments, the nanocomposites include: a core particle; a polymer associated with the core particle; a sulfur-based moiety associated with the polymer; and a releasable probe molecule associated with the core particle, where the releasable probe molecule is releasable from the core particle upon exposure to hydrocarbons. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of detecting hydrocarbons in a geological structure by utilizing the nanocomposites of the present disclosure.02-19-2015

Charles S. Kan, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110207850COATING COMPOSITION, AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a coating composition, a process for producing the same, one or more coating layers derived therefrom, and articles comprising one or more such coating layers. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 10 to 90 percent by weight of an aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion comprising: (i) from 40 to 70 percent by weight of one or more alkyds based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein each said one or more alkyds has an acid value of less than 20 and a molecular weight (M08-25-2011
20140024742COATING COMPOSITION, AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a coating composition, a process for producing the same, one or more coating layers derived therefrom, and articles comprising one or more such coating layers. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 10 to 90 percent by weight of an aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion comprising: (i) from 40 to 70 percent by weight of one or more alkyds based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein each said one or more alkyds has an acid value of less than 20 and a molecular weight (Mn) in the range of greater than 1000 Dalton; (ii) from less than 10 percent by weight of one or more surfactants, based on the total weight of the dispersion; and (iii) from 30 to 55 percent by weight of water, based on the total weight of the dispersion; wherein said aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion has an average particle size diameter in the range of from 0.05 to 5 μm; (b) from 10 to 90 one or more second dispersions, one or more second emulsions, or combinations thereof; wherein said coating composition has a solid content of in the range of from 25 to 65 percent by weight of solid content, based on the total weight of the coating composition, and the coating composition has a pH in the range of from 7 to 11, and wherein the coating composition has a volume average particle size in the range of from 0.03 to 5 μm, and wherein the coating composition has a viscosity in the range of from 100 to 10,000 cP.01-23-2014

Cheuk Kan, Boston, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110212848ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES USING BEADS OR OTHER CAPTURE OBJECTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles with respect to a plurality of capture objects. At least a portion of the plurality of capture objects may be spatially separated into a plurality of locations. A measure of the concentration of analyte molecules in a fluid sample may be determined, at least in part, on the number of reaction vessels comprising an analyte molecule immobilized with respect to a capture object. In some cases, the assay may additionally comprise steps including binding ligands, precursor labeling agents, and/or enzymatic components.09-01-2011
20120196774SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES - Described are systems, devices, and methods which related to various aspects of assays for detecting and/or determining a measure of the concentration of analyte molecules or particles in a sample fluid. In some cases, the systems employ an assay consumable comprising a plurality of assay sites. The systems, devices, and/or methods, in some cases, are automated. In some cases, the systems, devices, and/or methods relate to inserting a plurality of beads into assay sites, sealing assay sites, imaging assay sites, or the like.08-02-2012
20120277114ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES USING BEADS OR OTHER CAPTURE OBJECTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles with respect to a plurality of capture objects. At least a portion of the plurality of capture objects may be spatially separated into a plurality of locations. A measure of the concentration of analyte molecules in a fluid sample may be determined, at least in part, on the number of reaction vessels comprising an analyte molecule immobilized with respect to a capture object. In some cases, the assay may additionally comprise steps including binding ligands, precursor labeling agents, and/or enzymatic components.11-01-2012
20120289428ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES USING BEADS OR OTHER CAPTURE OBJECTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles with respect to a plurality of capture objects. At least a portion of the plurality of capture objects may be spatially separated into a plurality of locations. A measure of the concentration of analyte molecules in a fluid sample may be determined, at least in part, on the number of reaction vessels comprising an analyte molecule immobilized with respect to a capture object. In some cases, the assay may additionally comprise steps including binding ligands, precursor labeling agents, and/or enzymatic components.11-15-2012

Cheuk Wai Kan, Medford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110073477Matrix and Dynamic Polymer Systems and Compositions for Microchannel Separation - Matrix polymers and dynamic coating polymers, compositions thereof and related methods, systems and apparatus for microchannel separation.03-31-2011

Cheuk Wai Kan, Boston, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090020427Plastic microfluidic separation and detection platforms - Plastic electrophoresis separation chips are provided comprising a plurality of microfluidic channels and a detection window, where the detection window comprises a thin plastic; and the detection window comprises a detection region of each microfluidic channel. Such chips can be bonded to a support provided an aperture is provided in the support to allow detection of samples in the electrophoresis chip at the thin plastic detection window. Further, methods for electrophoretically separating and detecting a plurality of samples on the plastic electrophoresis separation chip are described.01-22-2009
20130032483Plastic Microfluidic Separation and Detection Platforms - Plastic electrophoresis separation chips are provided comprising a plurality of microfluidic channels and a detection window, where the detection window comprises a thin plastic; and the detection window comprises a detection region of each microfluidic channel. Such chips can be bonded to a support provided an aperture is provided in the support to allow detection of samples in the electrophoresis chip at the thin plastic detection window. Further, methods for electrophoretically separating and detecting a plurality of samples on the plastic electrophoresis separation chip are described.02-07-2013

Chi Ming Kan, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150016727METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING AN IMAGE IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods for collecting, selecting, and displaying an image or image set in a network based environment are described. The systems and methods can collect multiple images for any given item from multiple sources, select a desired image (or set of images) that best depicts that item, and then display that selected image (or image set) in the network based environment. The desired image (or image set) that best depicts the item can be selected using any number or combination of pre-selected criteria. By using the pre-selected criteria, the process needs no manual intervention, and can therefore be automated or semi-automated to save both time and cost.01-15-2015
20150324888RANKED NAVIGATION ELEMENT - Disclosed are various embodiments for a navigation element generation application. A navigation element comprising a plurality of navigation aids is generated responsive to a search query and other data. A relevance score is calculated for the navigation element. The navigation element is inserted into a ranked list of search result items as a function of the relevance score and communicated to a client.11-12-2015
20160055129MULTI-LEVEL ARCHITECTURE FOR IMAGE DISPLAY - A system and method for providing the dynamic display of content and related advertisements are provided. The advertisements are displayed based on predetermined customer types. A network resource, such as Web page, can include a plurality of dynamic content modules. Depending on the available display area and additional display criteria, each dynamic content module displays a subset content and related advertisements. Each dynamic content module corresponds to an integration of multiple layers of content, such as text, graphics, and image rendering information.02-25-2016

Cindy Kan, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100081786Homogeneous Erythropoietin and Other Peptides and Proteins, Methods and Intermediates for Their Preparation - The present invention provides isolated homogeneous polyfunctionalized proteins (e.g., erythropoietin), isolated glycopeptides, and a method for preparing polyfunctionalized peptides and/or proteins via cysteine-free native chemical ligation. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an isolated homogeneous polyfunctionalized protein having the structure (I). In certain other embodiments, the invention provides an isolated glycopeptide having Formula (II). In certain other embodiments, the inventive method is a method for preparing a polyfunctionalized peptide comprising a peptidic backbone made up of four or more amino acids, wherein two or more non-adjacent amino acids are independently substituted with a moiety having the structure (III)-LH. wherein A and L1 are as defined herein.04-01-2010

Clarence Kan, Bridgewater, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140147111Level Equalization to Compensate for Implementation Impairments in Optical Communication Systems with High-Order Modulations - A method comprising receiving digital samples from an optical communication system, assigning the samples into bins based on signal levels of the samples, computing an average signal level for each bin, determining a level adjustment transformation function for the samples based on the average signal levels of the bins, and applying the level adjustment transformation function to the samples. Also, disclosed is an optical receiver comprising a frontend configured to receive an optical signal over an optical channel, and convert the optical signal into a plurality of sequences of digital samples, and a processor coupled to the frontend and configured to perform a channel equalization on the samples of the sequences, assign the channel equalized samples of each sequence into bins based on signal levels of the channel equalized samples, determine a level adjustment transformation function for each sequence, and apply the level adjustment transformation function to each sequence.05-29-2014
20160028487Compensation of Non-Linear Transmitter Impairments in Optical Communication Networks - An optical transceiver comprises a transmitter configured to transmit a first signal, and a receiver coupled to the transmitter and configured to receive a first compensation, wherein the first compensation is based on a pattern-dependent analysis of the first signal, and provide the first compensation to the transmitter, wherein the transmitter is further configured to compensate a second signal based on the first compensation to form a first compensated signal, and transmit the first compensated signal. An optical transmitter comprises a digital signal processor (DSP) comprising a compensator, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) coupled to the DSP, a radio frequency amplifier (RFA) coupled to the DAC, and an electrical-to-optical converter (EOC) coupled to the RFA. An optical receiver comprises an optical-to-electrical converter (OEC), an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) coupled to the OEC, and a digital signal processor (DSP) coupled to the ADC and comprising a calibrator.01-28-2016

Daisuke Kan, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120119623LEAD-FREE PIEZOCERAMIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to lead-free piezoelectric ceramic materials comprising crystalline (and preferably perovskite crystalline) structures of the formula Bi05-17-2012

Dexter T. Kan, Huntingtown, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120242361SCR Module Dynamic Counter Tester - An SCR module tester facilitates rapid testing of SCR modules by a series of tests that are tailored to detect faults without applying full power to the modules. The SCR tester includes a quick clamp connector that is able to securely and easily clamp SCR modules for both the F/A-18 A/D GCU and F/A-18-E/F GCU facilitating the rapid testing of SCR modules.09-27-2012

Edwin Kan, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160049205RANK DETERMINATION - Technologies are generally provided for methods and circuitry to rank a large number of cells in a timeframe of about one sense cycle. In some examples, an architecture may be implemented to rank memory cells such as volatile memories, non-volatile memories, and other types of data storage devices, where there may not be an equivalent to threshold voltage. In other examples, an arbitrary group of circuits, such as in neural networks where there may not be an equivalent control gate to set the timing resolution, may be ranked. Relative sense timing may be used to rank the cells having different current carrying abilities. A ramped gate voltage may be used to control the timing resolution and to reduce contention between close separate cells. Digital logic may be used to latch and/or record the rank information.02-18-2016

Edwin Kan, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160077765DATA STORAGE BASED ON RANK MODULATION IN SINGLE-LEVEL FLASH MEMORY - Technologies are generally described to store data in single-level memory using rank modulation. In some examples, data to be encoded to single-level memory may be represented with a bit ranking for a group of bits. A program vector may then be determined from the bit ranking and partial program characteristics associated with the memory group(s). The memory group(s) may then be programmed according to the program vector. The encoded data may be subsequently retrieved by performing a series of partial programming operations on the memory group(s) to recover the bit ranking and derive the data represented.03-17-2016

Edwin C. Kan, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080219293Pulsed wave interconnect - A method for transmitting signals along an interconnect in a VLSI system comprising receivers is disclosed. The VLSI based systems operate in the high Giga hertz range. The signals are transmitted along the interconnect as a localized wave packet i.e. as a pulse. The interconnect may be either electrically linear or nonlinear in nature.09-11-2008
20100246269NONVOLATILE MEMORY AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME WITH MOLECULE-ENGINEERED TUNNELING BARRIERS - Embodiments of tunneling barriers and methods for same can embed modules exhibiting a monodispersion characteristic into a dielectric layer (e.g., between first and second layers forming a dielectric layer). In one embodiment, by embedding C09-30-2010
20120012919NONVOLATILE FLASH MEMORY STRUCTURES INCLUDING FULLERENE MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of tunneling barriers and methods for same can embed molecules exhibiting a monodispersion characteristic into a dielectric layer (e.g., between first and second layers forming a dielectric layer). In one embodiment, by embedding C01-19-2012
20140169104NONVOLATILE FLASH MEMORY STRUCTURES INCLUDING FULLERENE MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of tunneling barriers and methods for same can embed molecules exhibiting a monodispersion characteristic into a dielectric layer (e.g., between first and second layers forming a dielectric layer). In one embodiment, by embedding C06-19-2014

Patent applications by Edwin C. Kan, Ithaca, NY US

George Kan, West Hartford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100282340COMPLIANT CHECK VALVE STOP - A check valve (11-11-2010
20150041105REDUCED THERMAL EXPANSION CLOSURE BARS FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER - A plate fin heat exchanger is configured to receive hot flow from a hot source and cool flow from a cool source. The plate fin heat exchanger includes a plurality of plates arranged in parallel to define a plurality of flow passages there between, and a set of closure bars arranged at a first side of the plurality of plates to seal a first set of the flow passages against ingress of the hot flow, thereby directing the hot flow into a second set of the flow passages. Each respective closure bar includes an inner core formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and an outer cladding arranged about the inner core, the outer cladding formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion.02-12-2015
20150041109HEAT EXCHANGER THERMAL FATIGUE STRESS REDUCTION - A plate fin heat exchanger includes a plate fin core having a plurality of plates defining a set of hot air passages extending from a hot air inlet region of the plate fin core to a hot air outlet region of the plate fin core and a set of cool air passages extending from a cool air inlet region of the plate fin core to a cool air outlet region of the plate fin core. The plate fin heat exchanger further includes a mounting flange circumscribing the cool air outlet region. At least a portion of the mounting flange has a plurality of heat transfer structures that extend into a flow path of cooling air exiting the cool air outlet region of the plate fin core.02-12-2015
20150053380HEAT EXCHANGER FIN WITH CRACK ARRESTOR - A method of extending the lifetime of brazed primary hot inlet wavy fin structures of aircraft heat exchangers includes inserting slots in the fins. The slots increase the mechanical compliance of the fins as well as act as crack arrestors should a thermally induced fracture occur. In an embodiment, the slots are inserted by EDM.02-26-2015
20160025425HEAT EXCHANGER WITH SLOTTED GUARD FIN - In one aspect, a plate fin heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of finned cold layers configured to conduct a first fluid and a plurality of finned warm layers configured to conduct a second fluid. The finned warm layers include an inlet side, an outlet side, a first portion of fins at the inlet side, and a second portion of fins at the outlet side. The fins of the first portion of fins have a thickness greater than a thickness of the fins of the second portion of fins01-28-2016

Patent applications by George Kan, West Hartford, CT US

George L. Kan, West Hartford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130340862HIGH OPENING VELOCITY CHECK VALVE - A check valve housing is provided and includes a base having opposite sides which are configured to form linear contact surfaces with check valve flappers pivotably disposed on either side of the base, respectively, and an additional structural member having opposite sides which are configured to form additional contact surfaces with each of the check valve flappers, respectively.12-26-2013

Gil Kan, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110130782ADVANCEMENT MECHANISM FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED DEVICES - An advancement mechanism of a lancing device operates to sequentially advance lancets in a cartridge. The advancement mechanism includes a rotary drive gear assembly with a first gear and a second gear that co-rotate in a first angular direction by operation of an inter-gear unidirectional drive mechanism such as a ratcheting mechanism. A second-gear unidirectional lock mechanism, such as a ratcheting mechanism, locks the second drive gear from co-rotating with the first drive gear in a second opposite angular direction without impeding rotation in the first direction. The second gear directly or indirectly rotationally drives a pinion gear, which rotationally drives a cartridge gear to advance the lancets in indexed increments for use. The first drive gear is rotated in the first and second directions by a rack gear of a translating operating handle. In addition, a rotary-gear cap-displacement mechanism and a rotary-gear charging/actuation mechanism are provided in other embodiments.06-02-2011
20110144537BLOOD SAMPLING DEVICE WITH DUAL-LINK DRIVE MECHANISM - A housing and an internal mechanism including a blade, a dual-link drive mechanism, and a trigger. The blade is driven by the drive mechanism through a rotating and translating slicing motion that defines a sampling sequence, from a first retracted position to an extended position to a second retracted position. The dual-link drive mechanism includes a blade link arm coupled to the blade, a rotary drive link arm that drives the blade arm, a drive spring that drives the a rotary drive arm, and a cam-and-follower mechanism that guides the blade arm as it is driven by the rotary drive arm. The trigger is operable to release the dual-link drive mechanism to propel the blade through the sampling sequence. And a sterility cap protects the blade and prevents operation of the device prior to removal.06-16-2011
20110196261LANCING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED GUIDANCE MECHANISM - A lancing device having improved guidance features and a drive mechanism subassembly that is generically compatible with a variety of outer housing configurations, and an improved assembly method for fabricating a lancing device.08-11-2011
20120220895ALIGNMENT MECHANISM FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED DEVICES - A lancing device and a cartridge of lancets are operable to sequentially advance each lancet to an active position for use in sampling a bodily fluid. An alignment mechanism precisely aligns the lancets in the active position to promote smooth operation and prevent jamming. The alignment mechanism includes at least one register element and at least one spring-biased element movable between engaged and retracted positions. In an example embodiment, one spring-biased arm extends from the lancing-device housing and includes a protrusion, and a series of recessed register surfaces are defined in a carrier for the lancets. In the engaged position, the spring-biased protrusion fully mates with the register recess under the spring-biasing influence to precisely align the active lancet. And in the retracted position, the spring-biased protrusion is deflected from engagement with the register recess as the carrier is advanced to advance a fresh lancet into the active position.08-30-2012

Gil Kan, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140074138PUSH-TO-CHARGE MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device has a charging mechanism that operates to convert an external push action by a user to an internal pull action that retracts and charges a lancet for use in a lancing stroke. In some embodiments, the charging mechanism includes a user-actuated charging push-button, a reverse charging member coupled to a lancet carrier, and a reverse-motion conversion member coupled therebetween. Depressing the user-actuated member in a first longitudinal direction causes transverse movement of the conversion member, which in turn causes longitudinal retraction of the reverse charging member and the lancet carrier coupled thereto in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first direction, thereby charging a drive mechanism of the lancing device. In other embodiments, a rack-and-pinion gear mechanism provides the same push-to-pull functionality.03-13-2014
20140088633DEPTH-ADJUST MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device with a depth-adjustment mechanism including an adjustably-positioned stop surface, a movable control member operably coupled thereto, and a resiliently deflectable leg that engages the stop surface and a lancet carrier to provide a soft stop for the lancet carrier. The lancet carrier deflects the leg in a forward phase of the lancing stroke, and then the leg contacts the stop surface to stop the forward motion of the lancet carrier at an extended lancing position. The stop surface can be adjustably positioned so that different portions thereof are engaged to stop the lancet carrier at deeper or shallower positions. In example embodiments, the depth-adjustment mechanism includes a rotary dial and an extension arm of the leg, with the dial including a rotary wheel and a rotary shaft extending axially therefrom, the wheel forming the movable adjustment member, and the shaft forming the adjustably positioned stop surface.03-27-2014
20150196192Compact Monitor Stand - The present specification provides an apparatus for supporting one or more monitors. The apparatus includes a base stand having one or more wheels for enabling movement of the apparatus; a first rigid frame having a top end and a bottom end attached with the base stand; a second extendable frame having a top end and a bottom end and telescopically movable within the first rigid frame; a monitor arm assembly removably coupled with the top end of the second frame and configured to receive a plurality of monitors. The apparatus is transformable from a first collapsed configuration for transport and storage into a second operational configuration by rotating or removing the monitor arm assembly and by moving the second extendable frame relative to the first rigid frame.07-16-2015
20150359474PUSH-TO-CHARGE MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device has a charging mechanism that operates to convert an external push action by a user to an internal pull action that retracts and charges a lancet for use in a lancing stroke. In some embodiments, the charging mechanism includes a user-actuated charging push-button, a reverse charging member coupled to a lancet carrier, and a reverse-motion conversion member coupled therebetween. Depressing the user-actuated member in a first longitudinal direction causes transverse movement of the conversion member, which in turn causes longitudinal retraction of the reverse charging member and the lancet carrier coupled thereto in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first direction, thereby charging a drive mechanism of the lancing device. In other embodiments, a rack-and-pinion gear mechanism provides the same push-to-pull functionality.12-17-2015
20160081702Method of Attaching A Mesh to A Coated Loop Member of A Surgical Snare Device - There is provided herein, a method of attaching a mesh to a loop member, which includes covering a wire with a layer, manipulating the wire along with the layer to form the loop member, wherein the loop member has a shape, placing the mesh over the loop member, wherein portions of the mesh extend beyond a circumference of the loop member, transferring heat to the layer to cause it to partially melt and become tacky, allowing the mesh to fuse with the tacky layer and form a secure bond on cooling, and trimming portions of the mesh extending beyond the circumference of the loop member. A retrieval device formed by the method includes the loop member and attached mesh positioned and longitudinally movable within a tubular sheath. The loop member and mesh are deployed to capture a target object and partially retracted for removal of the object.03-24-2016

Patent applications by Gil Kan, Alpharetta, GA US

Igor M. Kan, Waterford, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100006218Alignment and Affixment System for Trim Parts - A trim part is aligned, via a flexible, split jig, to a finished primary surface and adhered by an epoxide to a secondary structural surface. An epoxide fixing accelerant is applied to the epoxide via the jig, whereby the trim part is rapidly rigidly affixed to the secondary structural surface. The jig is then removed via its being both split and resiliently flexed.01-14-2010

Ittai Kan, Mclean, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130251137CALL MAPPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING VARIANCE ALGORITHM (VA) AND/OR DISTRIBUTION COMPENSATION - Method, system and program product, comprising: obtaining agent parameter data; percentiling agents based on the agent parameter data, to obtain an agent distribution of agent percentiles; partitioning callers based on criteria into partitions; obtaining caller propensity data; percentiling the callers based on propensity for an outcome to obtain a caller distribution; performing distribution compensation using one algorithm selected from an edge compensation algorithm applied to the distribution of agent percentiles or the distribution of the caller percentiles, near at least one distribution edge to provide edge compensation, and a topology altering algorithm applied to either or both of the agent distribution and the caller distribution to change one or more of the distributions to a different topology; and matching an agent to a caller in one of the partitions with a closest respective percentile, where one of the caller percentile or the agent percentile has been distribution compensated.09-26-2013
20140044255CALL MAPPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING VARIANCE ALGORITHM (VA) AND/OR DISTRIBUTION COMPENSATION - Method, system and program product, comprising: obtaining agent parameter data; percentiling agents based on the agent parameter data, to obtain an agent distribution of agent percentiles; partitioning callers based on criteria into partitions; obtaining caller propensity data; percentiling the callers based on propensity for an outcome to obtain a caller distribution; performing distribution compensation using one algorithm selected from an edge compensation algorithm applied to the distribution of agent percentiles or the distribution of the caller percentiles, near at least one distribution edge to provide edge compensation, and a topology altering algorithm applied to either or both of the agent distribution and the caller distribution to change one or more of the distributions to a different topology; and matching an agent to a caller in one of the partitions with a closest respective percentile, where one of the caller percentile or the agent percentile has been distribution compensated.02-13-2014
20140086402MATCHING USING AGENT/CALLER SENSITIVITY TO PERFORMANCE - A method, system and program product, the method comprising: obtaining for each call in one set of calls a respective pattern representing multiple different respective data fields; obtaining performance data for the respective patterns of the calls; obtaining performance data for the respective agents; determining agent performance sensitivity to call pattern performance for agents in a set of agents comprising the agent performance data correlated to call performance data for the calls the agent handles; and matching a respective one of the agents from the set of agents to one of the calls based at least in part on the performance data for the respective pattern of the one call and on the agent sensitivity to call performance for the respective one agent of the set of agents.03-27-2014

Jimmy Kan, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150271028PROVIDING SHARED ACCOUNT SERVICE - A shared account service may be provided to consolidate account creation for one or more service providers. A unified UI is provided to receive a description information of one or more accounts of a tenant. A contract is configured with a service provider based on an analysis of the description information received through the unified UI and a capability information of the service provider. The contract is transmitted to the service provider to cause the service provider to create the account.09-24-2015

Julie Kan, Smithtown, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
200901978622-AMINOPYRIDINE KINASE INHIBITORS - 2-Aminopyridine compounds having the structure of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds. Compounds of Formula I inhibit the activity of tyrosine kinase enzymes in animals, including humans, and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases and conditions. In particular, compounds disclosed herein are inhibitors of kinases, in particular, but not limited to, KDR, Tie-2, Flt3, FGFR3, Ab1, Aurora A, c-Src, IGF-1R, ALK, c-MET, RON, PAK1, PAK2, and TAK1, and can be used in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as, but not limited to, cancer. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is further directed to a method of treating a patient having a condition which is mediated by protein kinase activity by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the above-mentioned pharmaceutical composition.08-06-2009

Kevin Gar Wah Kan, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120203464NORMALIZED CONTEXTUAL PERFORMANCE METRIC FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF FATIGUE-RELATED INCIDENTS - A normalized contextual performance metric quantifies the susceptibility of fatigue-related risk in a fatigue environment with activities conducted within a fatigue level range of interest. Fatigue incidents are quantified by one of a plurality of values associated with fatigue-incident measurement. Activities are quantified by one of a plurality of values associated with activity measurement. A normalized contextual performance metric is determined by identifying a fatigue level range of interest, summing all values of incidents occurring at the fatigue level range of interest, summing all values for relevant activities occurring at the fatigue level range of interest, and then dividing the first sum by the second. The normalized contextual performance metric thereby allows operational managers to assess risk of fatigue incidents by monitoring activities and fatigue levels within the fatigue environment.08-09-2012
20120232414COMPOSITE HUMAN PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS INDEX BASED ON HEART BEAT AND SLEEP AND/OR ACTIVITY HISTORY DATA INCLUDING ACTIGRAPHY - Systems and methods are provided for providing a composite stress index representing a quantified stress level that an individual may be experiencing or may have experienced during a time interval of interest. The composite stress index is determined based on a combination of heart beat data representative of cardiac activity of the individual during the time interval of interest and one or both of: sleep history data comprising one or more sleep onset times and one or more awakening times during the time interval of interest; and physical activity history data representative of gross motor activity of the individual during the time interval of interest.09-13-2012
20120278022SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LATENCY AND MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY MANAGEMENT IN STIMULUS-RESPONSE TESTS - Disclosed are systems and methods for managing testing unit latency and measurement uncertainty in computer-based stimulus-response tests. An estimated latency L11-01-2012
20140297600Bayesian Sleep Fusion - Systems and methods to estimate a subject's sleep status over time by applying data-fusion algorithms to sleep data sets collected from multiple sleep data sources are disclosed. Embodiments employ Bayes' Theorem to combine sleep data from actigraphy, sleep diary, direct observation, sleep schedules, work schedules, performance tests, neurobehavioral tests and/or the like. Particular embodiments assign data error characteristics to each source, determine likelihoods of correct reporting of sleep status from each source, and apply Bayesian analysis to each source-specific likelihood to determine an overall sleep status estimate. Data error characteristics may account, without limitation, for data insertion errors, data deletion errors, and sleep timing errors. Heuristics may be also used to correct common errors found within collected sleep data and/or to infer sleep status from atypical sources of sleep data. Particular embodiments may also use the combined sleep status estimate for fatigue prediction utilizing various biomathematical fatigue models.10-02-2014
20150045986Systems and Methods for Determining Driver Fatigue Level from Lane Variability and Geographic Location - Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a fatigue level of a human operator of a motor vehicle based upon lane variability data and geographic position data of the vehicle, used either alone or in combination with other data such as (without limitation) vehicle operational data, vehicle environment data, road segments, and/or the like.02-12-2015

Patent applications by Kevin Gar Wah Kan, Philadelphia, PA US

Kuo-Ying Kan, Mountainside, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100319197COMBINATION METHOD FOR COMBINATION PLATES - A combination method for combination plates of the present invention, in which a plurality of C linking plates are installed on a building surface or frame surface, and the C linking plate is provided with a surface, and is at least provided with one C pocket and one J post. Moreover, a cavity is formed between the C pocket and the J post, and the C pocket and the J post are used to form a height difference between the C linking plate and the building surface or frame surface, thereby forming a sealed chamber between the cavity and the building surface or frame surface, and enabling providing the effectiveness to insulate against sound, temperature, dampness and moisture, as well as providing electric insulation.12-23-2010
20110020589COMBINATION PLATE - The present invention primarily relates to a combination plate that can be conveniently assembled and disassembled, which, when combined, can form continuous surfaces. The combination plate is formed from an integral body using an extrusion molding method after plastic material is made to cover metal strips. The combination plate is provided with a flat surface, one side of which protrudes forward to form a C pocket, and the position of the C pocket is lower than the flat surface; moreover, a bottom portion of the C pocket is provided with an inner surface. The side opposite the C pocket protrudes downward to form a J column. Accordingly, using mutual clasping connections between the J columns and the C pockets provides the combination plates with airtight and sound insulation, heat preservation, insulation, moisture and water resistance effectiveness, not seen in the prior art.01-27-2011
20110173746QUICKLY ASSEMBLED WATER RESERVOIR - A quickly assembled water reservoir includes plural boards. Each board is provided side by side on side walls of a tank unit. The water reservoir also includes plural connection members and each connection member is used to connect two neighboring boards, allowing an included angle to be formed between the two neighboring boards, so as to construct a water pool. Therefore, through providing the plural boards and the plural connection members in the closed tank unit to construct the water reservoir, the present invention can be provided with an effect of isolating temperature, a power source, ambient moisture and water.07-21-2011
20110173917FAST COMBINATION DOOR OR WINDOW STRUCTURE - The present invention includes two first frame strips, one side of each of the first frame strips is fitted with a first gripping portion, and the two first gripping portions are disposed so as to mutually correspond; and two second frame strips, which are respectively disposed at the upper and lower two ends of the two first frame strips, and together with the two first frame strips fabricate a frame. One side of each of the second frame strips is fitted with a second gripping portion, and the two second gripping portions are disposed so as to mutually correspond. Accordingly, a door or window structure is fabricated by means of the two first gripping portions and the two second gripping portions gripping a plate body.07-21-2011
20120285112COMBINATION PLATE STRUCTURE - A combination plate structure of the present invention, in which a plurality of C linking plates are installed on a building surface or frame surface, and the C linking plate is provided with a surface, and is at least provided with one C pocket and one J post. Moreover, a cavity is formed between the C pocket and the J post, and the C pocket and the J post are used to form a height difference between the C linking plate and the building surface or frame surface, thereby forming a sealed chamber between the cavity and the building surface or frame surface, and enabling providing the effectiveness to insulate against sound, temperature, dampness and moisture, as well as providing electric insulation.11-15-2012

Patent applications by Kuo-Ying Kan, Mountainside, NJ US

Masato Kan, Adairsville, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150107212LIFTING LINK MECHANISM - For providing a lift linkage with easy mounting operation, this invention provides a lifting link mechanism which lifts a mower deck comprising: a front bracket attached to a front portion of the mower deck, a front link coupled to the front bracket, a rear bracket attached to a rear portion of the mower deck, and a rear link coupled to the rear bracket, wherein a protrusion formed in the rear link is fit into a notch portion of the roar bracket and at least the rear link is coupled in a rotatable manner about the protrusion.04-23-2015

Michael Yuri Kan, Eden Prairie, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155118High Strength Steel - A steel composition that includes: about 0.25-0.37% by weight Carbon; about 1.20-1.55% by weight Manganese; about 0.1-0.15% by weight Vanadium; about 0.20-0.40% by weight Nickel; about 0.20-0.50% by weight Silicon; about 0.30-0.45% by weight Copper; about 0.017-0.025% by weight Nitrogen; and Iron as the main constituent.06-18-2009

Patent applications by Michael Yuri Kan, Eden Prairie, MN US

Nancy Kan, Dublin, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080286247METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY TRANSDUCING PATHOLOGIC MAMMALIAN CELLS USING A TUMOR SUPPRESSOR GENE - A method for transducing a pathologic hyperproliferative mammalian cell is provided by this invention. This method requires contacting the cell with a suitable retroviral vector containing a nucleic acid encoding a gene product having a tumor suppressive function. Also provided by this invention is a method for treating a pathology in a subject caused by the absence of, or the presence of a pathologically mutated tumor suppressor gene.11-20-2008

Patent applications by Nancy Kan, Dublin, OH US

Sharon Kan, Lexington, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256066BOOK CREATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and devices are provided for creating books. In general, the methods and devices are provided that can allow a child, a young adult, a senior citizen, or any other new or developing writer to create a story in an online environment including instruction and community involvement.10-16-2008

Shih-Hsin Kan, Ewing, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120244542SPLICE VARIANTS OF HUMAN IL-23 RECEPTOR (IL-23R) mRNA AND USE OF A DELTA9 ISOFORM IN PREDICTING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES - There is disclosed the cloning and identification of human IL-23R splice variants caused by alternative splicing of the IL-23R mRNA in human. Alternative mRNA forms occur through skipping one, multiple full exons or partial exons, within the IL-23R gene. A total of twenty-five (25) different IL-23R transcripts were identified. A novel exon deletion (exon 9) isoform in the interleukin 23 receptor is disclosed, denoted as Δ9. The present application also describes a quantitative assay to measure different IL-23R isoform. Detection of Δ9 isoform of IL-23R is predominantly present in colon and cervical tissues. A decrease in Δ9 is observed in inflamed colon tissues in Crohn's patients. There is disclosed a method of predicting Crohn's disease by measuring Δ9 isoform of IL-23R.09-27-2012
20120245325SPLICE VARIANTS OF HUMAN IL-23 RECEPTOR (IL-23R) mRNA AND USE OF A DELTA9 ISOFORM IN PREDICTING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES - There is disclosed the cloning and identification of human IL-23R splice variants caused by alternative splicing of the IL-23R mRNA in human. Alternative mRNA forms occur through skipping one, multiple full exons or partial exons, within the IL-23R gene. A total of twenty-five (25) different IL-23R transcripts were identified. A novel exon deletion (exon 9) isoform in the interleukin 23 receptor is disclosed, denoted as Δ9. The present application also describes a quantitative assay to measure different IL-23R isoform. Detection of Δ9 isoform of IL-23R is predominantly present in colon and cervical tissues. A decrease in Δ9 is observed in inflamed colon tissues in Crohn's patients. There is disclosed a method of predicting Crohn's disease by measuring Δ9 isoform of IL-23R.09-27-2012
20130196333SPLICE VARIANTS OF HUMAN IL-23 RECEPTOR (IL-23R) mRNA AND USE OF A DELTA 9 ISOFORM IN PREDICTING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES - There is disclosed the cloning and identification of human IL-23R splice variants caused by alternative splicing of the IL-23R mRNA in human. Alternative mRNA forms occur through skipping one, multiple full exons or partial exons, within the IL-23R gene. A total of twenty-five (25) different IL-23R transcripts were identified. A novel exon deletion (exon 9) isoform in the interleukin 23 receptor is disclosed, denoted as Δ9. The present application also describes a quantitative assay to measure different IL-23R isoform. Detection of Δ9 isoform of IL-23R is predominantly present in colon and cervical tissues. A decrease in Δ9 is observed in inflamed colon tissues in Crohn's patients. There is disclosed a method of predicting Crohn's disease by measuring Δ9 isoform of IL-23R.08-01-2013

Teresa C. Kan, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307405BASE APPLICATION AND STACK APPLICATION SYNCHRONIZATION FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to dependency maintenance when updating a base application and provide a method, system and computer program product for base and stack application dependency synchronization when updating the base application. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for base and stack application dependency synchronization can be provided for when updating the base application in a multi-application software system. The method can include separating an update to the multi-application software system into a core update for a base application in the multi-application software system and multiple different anchors, each anchor corresponding to at least one stack application. The method further can include installing the core update to the base application and only those of the anchors corresponding to those of the stack applications installed for the base application.12-11-2008
20100010855Scheduling a Meeting of Users of Networked Computers - During scheduling a meeting between users of networked computers, participants are assigned to groups of different priority based on importance of participant's presence at the meeting. Proposed schedule of the meeting is confirmed with the participants in an order of priority of their groups. The meeting is scheduled on a time interval during which availability of the participants is compliant with pre-selected group attendance requirements.01-14-2010
20110320254PRODUCT MARKETING UTILIZING BROWSING HISTORY - A computer implemented method markets a particular product in an e-commerce system. A web page server receives a request for a current web page that displays a particular product. The request is accompanied by an authorization indicium to retrieve a content of a previous web page that offered the particular product at a previous price. A current price for the particular product is dynamically adjusted based on the previous price offered on the previous web page, and is then presented on the current web page.12-29-2011
20110320367Method to Appraise a Patent Asset and a System to Recommend Action to Owner - A method for appraising patent includes: determining a set of static factors and a set of dynamic factors for evaluating a set of patents; determining a vector of weighted values for the set of static factors and the set of dynamic factors for each patent in the set of patents; determining a value score for each patent from the vector of weighted values for the static factors and the dynamic factors determined for the patent; receiving a request for a recommended action on one or more patents of the set of patents, where the request comprises parameters for the recommended action, where the parameters comprise the value scores determined for the one or more patents; searching for the one or more patents satisfying the parameters; and returning a list of patents found. The vector of weighted values may be determined based on information collected from internal sources and external sources.12-29-2011

Patent applications by Teresa C. Kan, Rochester, MN US

Teresa Chung Kan, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090157800Dynamically Generating a Proxy Object in a Client for Dynamically Created Object on the Server Using Retrieved Class Metadata of the Object - A method, apparatus and program product retrieve, in the client, class metadata of an object that is used by the computer program from a remote service, including retrieving object type data of the object, and dynamically generate on the client a proxy object for the object on the server. The object is dynamically created and resides on a server, and the type of the object is unknown to the computer program prior to retrieval of the class metadata. Furthermore, casting a type of the proxy object to a type that is specific to an interface known to the computer program without receiving any class cast exception. By doing so, the dynamically created proxy object may be utilized for remote method invocation in a distributed environment utilizing objects dynamically created on the server, often avoiding a costly deployment process and independent of any protocols.06-18-2009

Patent applications by Teresa Chung Kan, Rochester, MN US

Wan C. Kan, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090169912Apparatus and Methods of Improving Riser Weld Fatigue - In one embodiment, a tubular assembly is provided, comprising a first iron based tubular having a first non-cladded inner surface; and a second iron based tubular having a second non-cladded inner surface, wherein the first tubular is connected to the second tubular using a non-iron based bonding material. Preferably, the non-iron based bonding material has a lower crack growth rate than the iron based tubulars.07-02-2009
20160076675Flexible Pipe with Corrosion Resistant Layer - The present techniques are directed to a flexible pipe. An inner carcass layer forms the innermost layer of the flexible pipe. An inner sheath layer and an outer sheath layer are disposed externally of the inner carcass layer. A layer of corrosion resistant alloy is disposed at any location between the inner carcass layer and the outer sheath layer. At least one armor layer is disposed internally of the outer sheath layer.03-17-2016

Wan Cai Kan, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120018165Marine Well Containment System and Method - A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.01-26-2012
20150204156MARINE WELL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, that includes a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.07-23-2015
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