Lin, TX
Alex Lin, Arlington, TX US
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20110017145 | Pet Housing with Zippered Closure - A pet housing includes a top portion having a continuous edge and a bottom portion having a continuous edge. A middle portion is disposed between the top and bottom portions. The middle portion includes a continuous top edge and a continuous bottom edge. A first zipper is operable between an open and closed position to selectively interconnect the top portion continuous edge to the middle portion continuous top edge. A second zipper is operable between an open and closed position to selectively interconnect the bottom portion continuous edge to the middle portion continuous bottom edge. When the zippers are in the closed position, the top, bottom and middle portions form an enclosed area. When the zippers are in the open position, the top and bottom portions are completely detachable from the middle portion to allow the portions to nest. | 01-27-2011 |
Arthur Lin, Houston, TX US
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20110097416 | Compositions and Methods for Thermo-Sensitive Nanoparticles and Magnetic Nanoparticles - Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for polymer nanoparticles and polymer magnetic nanoparticles. More particularly, the polymer nanoparticles and polymer magnetic nanoparticles are temperature sensitive and responsive to a first temperature. | 04-28-2011 |
Baojiu Lin, Houston, TX US
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20130068469 | Pressurized Polymer Beads As Proppants - A pressurized polymer bead such as may be useful as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing is described, including a shell that is substantially impermeable, wherein the shell includes a polyimide polymer. The pressurized polymer bead includes a core region that is at a pressure that is greater than 5 MPa. | 03-21-2013 |
Bo-Yang Lin, Richardson, TX US
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20090056081 | Trash Bag Retainer - An apparatus for easy holding of a trash bag in a container: It comprises of a) a holder made of two magnetically coupled pieces which can engage or disengage with each other; and b) a container, having an open end, with one of the two holding pieces attached rigidly to an outside portion of the container. When placing a portion of a trash bag inside the container with part of the outside portion being captured by the two holding pieces in the coupled state, the trash bag is consequently folded around the rim of the container and around the two magnetically coupled pieces. The resulting total folding angle of the trash bag is greater than 210° which greatly reduces the force needed to hold a heavy trash bag at the coupling section of the two holding pieces. The apparatus can be easily operated with one hand. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056085 | Sheet retainer - A sheet retainer for keeping a sheet affixed to a solid structure: The retainer consists of two pieces, one of them is attached rigidly to the solid structure, while the other can engage or disengage with the 1 | 03-05-2009 |
20110139792 | Convenient Trash Bag Retention - A method for easy holding of a trash bag in a trash can: The method comprises of at least one retainer. Each retainer is made of two magnetically coupled pieces which can engage or disengage with each other, with one of the two pieces (the 1 | 06-16-2011 |
20120133527 | Vehicle Guidance System - The present invention relates to a method of using the disappearance of a laser projection for the parking of a vehicle. Project a laser beam onto an object inside a garage directly or through a reflector so that the projection is visible to a vehicle driver. The laser beam is set up in such a manner that its path is just blocked by a correctly parked vehicle. When one drives a vehicle to this location, the laser beam is blocked and the earlier visible projection disappears, telling the driver to stop. This set up allows the driver to park the vehicle at the correct location repeatedly. | 05-31-2012 |
20130056811 | Hydrogen-Blocking Film for Ferroelectric Capacitors - An ammonia-free method of depositing silicon nitride by way of plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Source gases of silane (SiH | 03-07-2013 |
20130309783 | HYDROGEN-BLOCKING FILM FOR FERROELECTRIC CAPACITORS - An ammonia-free method of depositing silicon nitride by way of plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Source gases of silane (SiH | 11-21-2013 |
Bo-Yang Lin, Richardsohn, TX US
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20100218370 | Convenient Trash Bag Retention - A method for easy holding of a trash bag in a trash can: The method comprises of at least one retainer. Each retainer is made of two magnetically coupled pieces which can engage or disengage with each other, with one of the two pieces (the 1 | 09-02-2010 |
Calvin Lin, Plano, TX US
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20130019541 | Prefabricated Structural Parts for Creating a Small Structure - The preferred embodiment is a construction kit for small structures that can be built without tools and used as a shelter for animals, or an amusement device for people. In one embodiment, the kit includes two sizes of wall pieces and two sizes of corner pieces that connect to create a solid structure capable of withstanding the elements of nature. The wall and corner pieces have cavities that are arranged on the top, bottom and sides of the pieces. The pieces connect to each other using common connectors that fit snugly into the cavities. The pieces can be used to create a variety of differently sized and shaped structures. The preferred embodiment further comprises pieces that are used to create a roof structure and a floor structure that connect to the wall and corner pieces using connectors and said cavities. In the preferred embodiment the pieces are made of plastic using plastic-injection manufacturing processes. The pieces of a kit used to create a structure can be shipped and stored in a small volume relative to the size of the structure that can be created. | 01-24-2013 |
Calvin Lin, Austin, TX US
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20090016137 | Memory Controller with Programmable Regression Model for Power Control - A memory controller uses a throttling mechanism which estimates a throttling delay for achieving a target power consumption, and periodically blocks all memory commands for a number of clock cycles corresponding to the throttling delay. Idle memory ranks of the memory device are powered down while the memory commands are blocked. A regression model bases the throttling delay on a plurality of operating factors and a plurality of regression coefficients for the operating factors. In the illustrative implementation the operating factors include power consumption, a current number of bank conflicts, a current number of read commands, and a current number of write commands. Different sets of regression coefficients can be programmably stored for use with different system configurations. | 01-15-2009 |
20090019243 | DRAM Power Management in a Memory Controller - A memory controller uses a power- and performance-aware scheduler which reorders memory commands based on power priorities. Selected memory ranks of the memory device are then powered down based on rank localities of the reordered commands. The highest power priority may be given to memory commands having the same rank as the last command sent to the memory device. Any memory commands having the same power priority can be further sorted based on one or more performance criteria such as an expected latency of the memory commands and an expected ratio of read and write memory commands. To optimize the power-down function, the power-down command is only sent when the selected memory rank is currently idle, the selected memory rank is not already powered down, none of the reordered memory commands correspond to the selected rank, and a currently pending memory command cannot be issued in the current clock cycle. | 01-15-2009 |
20090119470 | Probabilistic Method for Performing Memory Prefetching - A method for preforming memory prefetching is disclosed. A stream length histogram (SLH) is initially generated based on a stream of Read and Write requests intended for a system memory. A determination is then made whether or not to issue a prefetch command after a Read request based on information within the generated SLH. In a determination that a prefetch command should be issued, prefetch command to be sent to the system memory is issued along with other commands. | 05-07-2009 |
20090119471 | Priority-Based Memory Prefetcher - A method for preforming memory prefetching and scheduling prefetch commands inside the memory controller is disclosed. A set of prefetch commands is generated based on a stream of Read requests intended for a system memory, and the prefetch commands are stored in a low priority queue (LPQ). A set of regular commands is generated based on a stream of Read and Write requests intended for the system memory, and the regular commands are stored in a centralized arbiter queue. One of the prefetch commands is issued from the LPQ depending on the status of the other queues in the memory controller. | 05-07-2009 |
Chao-Hui Lin, Stafford, TX US
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20120298094 | Thermal Insulation Apparatus And Method - A thermal insulation apparatus for a burner comprises a bracket, which is attached to the bottom of the burner, a thermal insulating device disposed above the bracket, a thermal seal interposed between the thermal insulating devices for integrating adjacent thermal insulating devices; wherein the thermal seal is adhesive, and a thermal insulating tape wrapping around the exterior surface of the thermal insulating device for enhancement of thermal insulation by letting the thermal insulating device get closer to each other and to the burner. The thermal insulating device is preferably made of the materials with equal to or more than 1000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat resistant temperature and with equal to or less than 4 Watts per meter kelvin of thermal conductivity. A supporter can be disposed between the bracket and the thermal insulating device to provide further supporting. | 11-29-2012 |
Charles G. Lin, Austin, TX US
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20100144304 | Reciever dynamically switching to pseudo differential mode for SOC spur reduction - A low noise amplifier in an integrated circuit, the circuit having a digital portion and an analog portion on a common substrate, the digital portion having at least one clocking frequency, includes an input configured to receive a signal at a tuned frequency and an output circuit. The output circuit is configurable to operate in either a single-ended mode or a pseudo differential-ended mode, wherein the output circuit is configured in the pseudo differential-ended mode when the tuned frequency is substantially similar to the at least one clocking frequency or one of its harmonics and otherwise configured in the single-ended mode. | 06-10-2010 |
Charles Guo Lin, Austin, TX US
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20130033307 | High Accuracy RC Calibradion Circuit - In an RC calibration circuit, a single reference current is used to generate voltages across both a resistive and capacitive element. The component value of one of the resistive and capacitive element is successively altered until the voltages are substantially equal. Additionally, parasitic capacitances in the circuit are precharged to the resistive element voltage prior to the comparison. The RC calibration circuit eliminates the errors due to current matching and parasitic capacitances in prior art calibration circuits. The circuit includes a comparator and a digital control circuit (DCW) including a successive approximation register (SAR) holding the value of the digital control word used to control the component value of the tunable resistive or capacitive element. The SAR alters the DCW in an iterative, bit-by-bit binary searching pattern in response to the comparator output. | 02-07-2013 |
Cheng S. Lin, Houston, TX US
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20080309089 | Hinged blade device to convert the natural flow or ocean or river current or ocean waves to rotational mechanical motion for power generation - A device and method for producing rotational mechanical power is disclosed which has a plurality of hinged blades attached to a central circular hub. The device may be used to convert the kinetic energy from the movement of the wind, ocean or river currents, or tidal flows into useful rotational mechanical power. The rotational mechanical power may be converted into electrical energy. Each of the plurality of blades are attached to the central circular hub via a hinge. Each blade is also fitted with a blade limiter to restrict its motion to no more than 90° relative range from the tangent line to the central hub at the point where the blade attaches to the hub. The hinges and blade limiters allow the blades to both present a surface automatically to the motive natural fluid and to generate the maximum torque in one side and minimum resistance torque positions in the opposite side relative to the motion of the motive stream. The resultant blades relative position creates a torque differential from one side of the central hub to the other causing the hub to rotate. The central hub will rotate in the same direction regardless of the direction of flow of the natural motive stream. | 12-18-2008 |
Chih Lin, Huntsville, TX US
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20130014995 | Downhole Motor with Diamond-Like Carbon Coating on Stator and/or RotorAANM Scott; Dan E.AACI MontgomeryAAST TXAACO USAAGP Scott; Dan E. Montgomery TX USAANM Lin; ChihAACI HuntsvilleAAST TXAACO USAAGP Lin; Chih Huntsville TX US - In aspects, the disclosure provides a drilling motor that includes a stator and a rotor disposed in the stator, wherein the inner surface of the stator and/or outer surface of the stator includes a coating of a diamond-like carbon material. | 01-17-2013 |
20140326514 | Drill Bit with a Dynamic Metal Seal - In one aspect, a drill bit is disclosed that in one embodiment may include a bit body, a rotating cutter on the bit body, and a metallic seal between the bit body and the rotating cutter that includes a first seal member, a second seal member having a first end in sealing contact with the first seal member, a second end fixed relative to the first end and a bias member between the first end and the second end that adjusts the load on the first seal member in response to external load applied on the drill bit. | 11-06-2014 |
Chih C. Lin, Spring, TX US
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20090321146 | Earth Boring Bit with DLC Coated Bearing and Seal - A roller cone bit is provided that includes a wear resistant diamond-like carbon coating applied to a bearing shaft, where it is in sliding contact with the bearing seal. The wear resistant diamond-like carbon coating reduces wear and corrosion of the head bearing shaft sealing surface and provides extended life to the bearing seal. | 12-31-2009 |
20100071960 | System, Method and Apparatus for Composite Seal Gland Insert in Roller Cone Rock Bit - A composite seal gland insert for a roller cone rock bit is a polymer composite sleeve containing one or more constituents that function to significantly lower the wear of the elastomeric seal ring. A fluid lubricant film also may be used between the elastomer seal and the gland. The outer surface of the insert is profiled to provide a sealing surface against which the elastomer seal runs. The insert is installed over the bearing pin and has a surface that engages the last machined surface of the leg. A static seal, which may comprise an additional elastomeric seal, may be used beneath the gland insert to provide a pressure seal between the insert and the pin. An adhesive also may be used as the pressure seal and also to retain the gland insert in the desired position. In addition, a mechanical anti-rotation device may be used to prevent rotation of the gland insert. | 03-25-2010 |
20110024199 | Seal Ring With Auxiliary Ring for Earth-Boring Bit - An elastomeric seal ring is located between each bearing pin and each cone of an earth-boring bit. An auxiliary ring or band is imbedded within an annular recess formed in the inner diameter of the seal ring. A portion of the inner diameter of the seal ring as well as the auxiliary ring are in dynamic contact with the bearing pin. The auxiliary ring has a geometric feature that enhances radial flexibility but prevents it from sealing. The geometric feature may be a transverse cut, notches in either the inner or outer diameters, or holes extending between the sides of the auxiliary ring. The auxiliary ring has lubricating properties. | 02-03-2011 |
20110187058 | Composite Metallic Elastomeric Sealing Components for Roller Cone Drill Bits - An earth boring bit has a bit body with a depending bearing pin, a cone rotatably mounted on the bearing pin, a seal gland between the cone and the bearing pin, and a seal assembly located in the seal gland. The seal assembly includes an annular metallic spring encircling the bearing pin. The spring has a geometric center line that extends in a circle around the bearing pin. The spring is elastically deformable in radial directions relative to the center line. An elastomeric layer is located on an exterior side of the spring and is biased by the spring against a surface of the seal gland. | 08-04-2011 |
20130292188 | EARTH-BORING TOOLS HAVING CUTTING ELEMENTS WITH CUTTING FACES EXHIBITING MULTIPLE COEFFICIENTS OF FRICTION, AND RELATED METHODS - An earth-boring tool having at least one cutting element with a multi-friction cutting face provides for the steering of formation cuttings as the cuttings slide across the cutting face. The multi-friction cutting element includes a diamond table bonded to a substrate of superabrasive material. The diamond table has a cutting face formed thereon with a cutting edge extending along a periphery of the cutting face. The cutting face has a first area having an average surface finish roughness less than an average surface finish roughness of a second area of the cutting face, the two areas separated by a boundary having a proximal end proximate the tool crown and a distal end remote from the tool crown. | 11-07-2013 |
Chih-Jen M. Lin, Austin, TX US
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20100332928 | SCALABLE SCAN SYSTEM FOR SYSTEM-ON-CHIP DESIGN - A method and system to facilitate a scalable scan system in the design of a system-on-chip. In one embodiment of the invention, the system-on-chip includes a controller and one or more clock gating units. The clock gating unit is added to each unique clock domain of each function or logic block in the system-on-chip. By having a controller that connects to each clock gating unit and the scan input and output signals in each logic block of the SOC, this allows a scalable scan system in the design of the SOC and allows frequent block level design changes in the SOC without extensive changes to the scan logic in one embodiment of the invention. In addition, the scalable scan system also allows at-speed scan write-through testing of a memory array that can improves the scan test coverage of the system-on-chip. | 12-30-2010 |
Chii-Ren Lin, Bellaire, TX US
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20090322029 | Metal-to-Metal Seal for Smooth Bore - A high pressure seal assembly configured for sealing contact with an opposing surface. The seal assembly comprises an annular seal body with a sealing surface on one side of the seal body. An end of the sealing surface includes a sealing face for sealing contact with the opposing surface. The sealing surface also includes at least one support point that contacts the opposing surface when the seal is placed in sealing contact. Strategically positioning the support point on the sealing surface selectively adjusts the sealing contact stress between the sealing face and the opposing surface. | 12-31-2009 |
20090322030 | Metal-to-Metal Seal for Smooth Bore - A seal assembly includes a tubular member having a longitudinal axis and a tubular member seal profile. A metal seal ring having a proximal base and a distal end has a seal ring seal profile between the proximal base and distal end that contacts the tubular member seal profile. A distal annular recess is in one of the seal profiles, the distal annular recess being spaced axially from the distal end of the seal ring, defining a seal surface between the distal end of the seal ring and the distal annular recess that engages a seal surface of the tubular member seal profile. The contacting portions of the seal surfaces form a metal-to-metal seal area. A proximal annular recess in one of the seal profiles is spaced axially from the distal annular recess, defining a support area axially spaced from the metal-to-metal seal area. | 12-31-2009 |
20100294486 | SELF-INSERTING SEAL ASSEMBLY - A self-inserting seal assembly that sets a seal at a well component to allow for pressure testing of the well component. The seal assembly can be landed on a well component with an ROV. A seal is located on the lower portion of a lower body in the assembly. A set of outer dogs lock with a grooved mating profile formed on the well component to lock the outer housing to provide a reaction point for setting the seal, which may require several thousand pounds of force. A set of inner dogs lock with a grooved mating profile formed on the inner diameter of the outer housing. This locks the lower body to the outer housing to ensure the seal remains set in place. After the well component is pressure tested, the seal assembly can be unlocked and retrieved from the well via an ROV. | 11-25-2010 |
Chijie Lin, Houston, TX US
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20100161248 | Method for modeling a mounting assembly and a mounting assembly - The present disclosure is directed to a computer-implemented method for modeling a mounting assembly having a mounting strap configured to couple a component to a bracket. The method includes modeling a loosened configuration of the mounting strap, wherein the loosened configuration provides a first substantially continuous curvature of portions of the mounting strap engaged with the bracket and the component. The method also includes applying simulated stresses to the mounting strap in the loosened configuration and outputting failure mode information of the mounting strap based on the simulated stresses on the mounting strap. | 06-24-2010 |
Chijie Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130115012 | Tensioner Cylinder Connections with Multiaxial Degrees of Freedom - A coupler having two degrees of axial freedom couples a hydro-pneumatic cylinder to a tensioner ring of a riser tensioner mounted to a platform. A post extends along an axis of the cylinder and an intermediate sleeve is disposed around the post to form a post annulus. An outer sleeve is secured to the tensioner ring and defines a cavity into which the post and intermediate sleeve are inserted so that an annulus is formed between the sleeve and the outer sleeve. The Outer sleeve is coupled to the intermediate sleeve so that the outer sleeve may pivot on the coupling between the outer sleeve and the intermediate sleeve relative to the intermediate sleeve. The intermediate sleeve is coupled to the post so that the intermediate sleeve may pivot on the coupling between the intermediate sleeve and the post relative to the post. | 05-09-2013 |
Chon-Yie Lin, Houston, TX US
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20090171001 | Articles from Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to articles made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. | 07-02-2009 |
20100152346 | Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. | 06-17-2010 |
20110201750 | Modifiers For Nitrile Containing Elastomers - This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: 70 wt % to 99.5 wt % of a nitrile-group containing elastomer, wherein the elastomer has: a Mooney Viscosity of 15 to 115 MU; and a nitrile monomer content of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %; and 0.5 wt % to 30 wt % of a non-functionalized plasticizer (NFP), wherein the NFP has: a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 4 to 1000 cSt, a flash point of ≧200° C., a viscosity index of ≧120, and a specific gravity of ≦0.865; and wherein the composition has: a 25% compression set at 70 hours and −30° C. that is at least 110% of the 25% compression set of same composition without the NFP tested at the same conditions, and a retained tensile strength, in MPa, after 168 hours at 175° C., that is at least about 88% of the retained tensile strength of the same composition that has not been aged. | 08-18-2011 |
20110253152 | Polypropylene Based Fibers and Nonwovens - The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin, a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer and a slip agent. | 10-20-2011 |
20110269362 | Fibers and Nonwovens from Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. | 11-03-2011 |
20130090273 | LOW VISCOSITY ENGINE OIL COMPOSITIONS - This invention is directed to ultra-low viscosity passenger car engine oil compositions with a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 4 to 6 cSt, and comprising in admixture 60 wt % to 90 wt % of a first base oil component, based on the total weight of the composition, the first base oil component consisting of a polyalphaolefin base stock or combination of polyalphaolefin base stocks, each having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 3.2 cSt to 3.8 cSt; and 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % of a second base oil component, based on the total weight of the composition, the second base oil component consisting of a Group II, Group III or Group V base stock, or any combination thereof; wherein the composition comprises from 0 wt % to less than 0.25 wt % viscosity index improver, on a solid polymer basis. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090277 | LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS - This invention is directed to lubricating compositions comprising a first base oil component consisting of a polyalphaolefin base stock or combination of polyalphaolefin base stocks, each having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 3.2 cSt to 3.8 cSt and obtained by a process comprising: (a) contacting a catalyst, an activator, and a monomer in a first reactor to obtain a first reactor effluent, the effluent comprising a dimer product, a trimer product, and optionally a higher oligomer product, (b) feeding at least a portion of the dimer product to a second reactor, (c) contacting said dimer product with a second catalyst, a second activator, and optionally a second monomer in the second reactor, (d) obtaining a second reactor effluent, the effluent comprising at least a trimer product, and (e) hydrogenating at least the trimer product of the second reactor effluent. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090278 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ENGINE OIL COMPOSITIONS - This invention is directed to passenger car engine oil compositions comprising in admixture | 04-11-2013 |
Chuan Bin Lin, Richardson, TX US
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20100114767 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CARD DISPENSING - Apparatus and methods for providing a card that has a stored value. The apparatus and methods may involve offering the card to a customer, applying branding information to the card, charging a customer account for the value, and dispensing the card. The stored value card may be provided by a machine to a customer. The machine may be a financial institution automated teller machine (ATM). The ATM may transmit instructions to transfer funds from the customer's to one or more of the financial institution's retail partners. The ATM may apply visual information to the card. The visual information may include branding information, a message or any other suitable information. | 05-06-2010 |
Dah-Haur Lin, Austin, TX US
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20090132266 | WEIGHTED CONDITION PRIMITIVE FOR DESCRIPTIVE BUSINESS POLICY - A method, system, and computer program product for using weighted condition primitives to facilitate the description of a business policy for providing a web service to a user. When a set of facts associated with a user requesting a web service is obtained, an evaluation of each weighted condition primitive in a business policy is performed using the set of facts. A weight value assigned to a result of the evaluation of each weighted condition primitive is identified, and a total weight value of the identified weight values is calculated. The total weight value is then compared against a pre-defined business weight threshold condition. If the total weight value satisfies the pre-defined business weight threshold condition, the web service is provided to the user. If the total weight value does not satisfy the pre-defined business weight threshold condition, the request by the user for the web service is denied. | 05-21-2009 |
Dah-Haur H. Lin, Austin, TX US
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20090064272 | DATABASE AUTHORIZATION RULES AND COMPONENT LOGIC AUTHORIZATION RULES AGGREGATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for aggregating database and component logic authorization rules in a multi-tier application. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for aggregating database and component logic authorization rules in a multi-tier application system can include aggregating role-based authorization rules for both a persistence layer and a logic layer of a multi-tier application in a unified policy, distributing the unified policy to both the persistence layer and the logic layer of the multi-tier application, transforming the unified policy into respectively a set of role based permissions for the persistence layer and a set of role based permissions for the logic layer, and applying the set of role based permissions for the persistence layer in the persistence layer, and the set of role based permissions for the logic layer in the logic layer of the multi-tier application. | 03-05-2009 |
Douglas Lin, Dallas, TX US
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20090161853 | System and Method of Delivering Ringback Audio Content - A system and method of delivering ringback audio content are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a connection request at an originating serving call session control function (S-CSCF) network element. The connection request indicates that a caller device has placed a call to a destination device associated with a ringback audio content service subscriber. The method also includes receiving a plurality of naming authority pointer (NAPTR) records at the originating S-CSCF network element from a telephone number mapping (ENUM) server. The NAPTR records include a plurality of ringback audio uniform resource indicators (URIs) associated with the destination device. The method also includes modifying the connection request to include the plurality of ringback audio URIs. | 06-25-2009 |
20100098234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PRIVACY FOR A TELEPHONE NUMBER IN A NETWORK - A method and an apparatus for providing privacy for a telephone number in a network are disclosed. The method receives a call associated with a disposable telephone number, and determines a call processing feature for the disposable phone number in accordance with a filtering function. The method then processes the call in accordance with the call processing feature for the disposable phone number. | 04-22-2010 |
20130230161 | System and Method of Delivering Ringback Audio Content - A system and method of delivering ringback audio content are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a connection request at an originating serving call session control function (S-CSCF) network element. The connection request indicates that a caller device has placed a call to a destination device associated with a ringback audio content service subscriber. The method also includes receiving a plurality of naming authority pointer (NAPTR) records at the originating S-CSCF network element from a telephone number mapping (ENUM) server. The NAPTR records include a plurality of ringback audio uniform resource indicators (URIs) associated with the destination device. The method also includes modifying the connection request to include the plurality of ringback audio URIs. | 09-05-2013 |
Fang Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20120215447 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING PALEO-PORE PRESSURE - In some aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method performed by one or more processors and configured to determine a pressure of a sample multi-component gas inclusion in a sub-surface formation is disclosed. The computer-implemented method includes determining a set of Raman signatures for a calibration multi-component synthetic gas mixture at a plurality of temperatures, at a plurality of pressures and at a plurality of gas concentration mixing ratios to produce a model of pressure and Raman signatures; determining a second Raman signature of the sample multi-component gas mixture in the inclusion from the sub-surface formation; and determining a pressure of the second multi-component gas mixture based on the determined second Raman signature and the model of pressure and the first set of Raman signatures. | 08-23-2012 |
Fangming Lin, Dallas, TX US
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20100111908 | Induction of Renal Cells for Treatment of Kidney Disease - Methods and systems for the generation of induced renal cells are provided. For example, methods for inducing renal cells from lineage undifferentiated hematopoietic stem and/or progenitor cell incubated with growth factors are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for using induced renal cells for treating a renal disease and/or injury. | 05-06-2010 |
Felix Xiaozhu Lin, Houston, TX US
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20120272288 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETERMINING STRENGTH OF A RHYTHM-BASED PASSWORD - Methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for determining the strength of a rhythm-based password to facilitate selection by a user of an appropriately secure rhythm-based password. A method may include receiving input defining a rhythm-based password and determining, by a processor, at least one property of the rhythm-based password. The method may also determine a strength value of the rhythm-based password based at least in part on the at least one property of the rhythm-based password. Corresponding apparatus and computer program products may also be provided. | 10-25-2012 |
Galle Lin, Dallas, TX US
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20120237329 | Thin Wafer Gripper Using High Pressure Air - The invention concerns thin wafer handling for solar silicone wafers or other semiconductor thin wafer handling applications, especially after back grind process. The invention performs high speed, mass wafer transfer between varying pitch carriers. Transfers are between various types of wafer carriers as required (plastic, Teflon, PEEK, SiC, etc.). | 09-20-2012 |
Gregory Y. Lin, Friendswood, TX US
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20120001735 | EXTENDED RANGE PASSIVE WIRELESS TAG SYSTEM AND METHOD - A passive wireless tag assembly comprises a plurality of antennas and transmission lines interconnected with circuitry and constructed and arranged in a Van Atta array or configuration to reflect an interrogator signal in the direction from whence it came. The circuitry may comprise at least one surface acoustic wave (SAW)-based circuit that functions as a signal reflector and is operatively connected with an information circuit. In another embodiment, at least one delay circuit and/or at least one passive modulation circuit(s) are utilized. In yet another embodiment, antennas connected to SAW-based devices are mounted to at least one of the orthogonal surfaces of a corner reflector. | 01-05-2012 |
20120081265 | DEPLOYABLE WIRELESS FRESNEL LENS - Apparatus and methods for enhancing the gain of a wireless signal are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the apparatus can include a screen comprised of one or more electrically conductive regions for reflecting electromagnetic radiation and one or more non-conductive regions for permitting electromagnetic radiation therethrough. The one or more electrically conductive regions can be disposed adjacent to at least one of the one or more non-conductive regions. The apparatus can also include a support member disposed about at least a portion of the screen. The screen can be capable of collapsing by twisting the support member in opposite screw senses to form interleaved concentric sections. | 04-05-2012 |
Greg Y. Lin, Friendswood, TX US
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20100147562 | Fabric Circuits and Method of Manufacturing Fabric Circuits - A flexible, fabric-based circuit comprises a non-conductive flexible layer of fabric and a conductive flexible layer of fabric adjacent thereto. A non-conductive thread, an adhesive, and/or other means may be used for attaching the conductive layer to the non-conductive layer. In some embodiments, the layers are attached by a computer-driven embroidery machine at pre-determined portions or locations in accordance with a pre-determined attachment layout before automated cutting. In some other embodiments, an automated milling machine or a computer-driven laser using a pre-designed circuit trace as a template cuts the conductive layer so as to separate an undesired portion of the conductive layer from a desired portion of the conductive layer. Additional layers of conductive fabric may be attached in some embodiments to form a multi-layer construct. | 06-17-2010 |
Haitao Lin, Allen, TX US
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20130060608 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE MOBILE DEVICE MARKET SHARE - Methods and apparatus to determine mobile device market share are disclosed. An example method includes generating a panel of phone numbers; querying a network register to determine a hardware address associated with a phone number of the panel of phone numbers; associating the hardware address with at least one of a manufacturer or a model of a mobile device; and calculating a mobile device market share based on the association of the hardware address with the at least one of the make or the model of the mobile device. | 03-07-2013 |
Halbert Lin, Austin, TX US
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20120195112 | METHOD OF WRITING TO A SPIN TORQUE MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY - A method includes destructively reading bits of a spin torque magnetic random access memory and immediately writing back the original or inverted values. A detection of the majority state of the write back bits and a conditional inversion of write back bits are employed to reduce the number of write back pulses. A subsequent write command received within a specified time or before an original write operation is commenced will cause a portion of the write back pulses or the original write operation pulses to abort. Write pulses during subsequent write operations will follow the conditional inversion determined for the write back bits during destructive read. | 08-02-2012 |
Haohao Lin, Austin, TX US
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20100087079 | COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND USE THEREFOR - A composition includes in relative proportion: 60 to 94 parts by weight of mineral oil; 1 to 30 parts by weight of at least one thermoplastic elastomer; and 5 to 30 parts by weight of non-halogenated metal phosphinate, wherein the non-halogenated metal phosphinate has a decomposition temperature of at least 240° C., and wherein the composition is a gel. A method of making the composition and its use as an encapsulant are also disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
20110224331 | HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANTS FOR EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS - This disclosure relates to flame retardants that are useful for epoxy resin systems. Coating compositions and methods are provided the include an epoxy resin and a phosphate-containing flame retardant wherein the phosphate-containing flame retardant is selected from Group 1 metallic salts of a phosphate of a saccharide, Group 2 salts of a glycerophosphate, and Group 1 metallic salts of a polyphosphate. The provided flame retardants have low toxicity and are friendly to the environment. | 09-15-2011 |
20120088102 | NONHALOGENATED FLAME RETARDANT ADHESIVES AND TAPES - Flame retardant adhesives and tape articles include a nonhalogenated flame retardant composition comprising a combination of melamine phosphate and melamine cyanurate. | 04-12-2012 |
20130053488 | FLAME RETARDANT ENCAPSULANT COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a flame retardant encapsulant composition. A composition includes 40-80 wt. % of an encapsulant comprising 60 to 80 parts by weight of hydrocarbon oil suspended in a cross-linked polymer matrix; and a liquid flame retardant. At least a portion of the liquid flame retardant can be present in the form of a dispersed liquid phase suspended in a continuous oil-rich phase that swells the cross-linked polymer matrix. In some exemplary embodiments, the oil-rich phase comprises less than 15% of the liquid flame retardant dissolved in the oil-rich phase. | 02-28-2013 |
20140322473 | DECORATIVE FILM HAVING LOW GROSS HEAT OF COMBUSTION - A decorative sheet includes a decorative base layer; an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the decorative base layer; and transparent layer disposed on an opposing surface of the base layer from the adhesive layer. The base layer may include up to 50 weight percent inorganic non-combustible filler. The sheet has a reduced heat of combustion or reduced flammability relative to currently available decorative sheets. | 10-30-2014 |
Henry Lin, Houston, TX US
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20100009418 | Increasing NADPH-Dependent Products - A method of increasing cellular NADPH levels by expressing one or more genes that encode an enzyme that causes the production of NADPH. The system is combined with other enzymes that require NADPH, thus improving the overall yield of the desired product. | 01-14-2010 |
Hui Lin, Houston, TX US
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20080274104 | Targeting a Secreted Pro-Apoptotic Factor for Cancer Therapeutics - The present invention concerns targeting a cell death factor associated with cancer. More specifically, an apoptosis-inducing factor is targeted to prevent destruction of non-cancerous cells. The factor may be a lipocalin molecule, and in specific embodiments its secretion and/or the secreted form is targeted by an inhibitory agent, such as an antibody, small molecule, antisense RNA, or siRNA, for example. | 11-06-2008 |
Jiang Lin, Austin, TX US
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20110055827 | Cache Partitioning in Virtualized Environments - A mechanism is provided in a virtual machine monitor for providing cache partitioning in virtualized environments. The mechanism assigns a virtual identification (ID) to each virtual machine in the virtualized environment. The processing core stores the virtual ID of the virtual machine in a special register. The mechanism also creates an entry for the virtual machine in a partition table. The mechanism may partition a shared cache using a vertical (way) partition and/or a horizontal partition. The entry in the partition table includes a vertical partition control and a horizontal partition control. For each cache access, the virtual machine passes the virtual ID along with the address to the shared cache. If the cache access results in a miss, the shared cache uses the partition table to select a victim cache line for replacement. | 03-03-2011 |
20120198172 | Cache Partitioning in Virtualized Environments - A mechanism is provided in a virtual machine monitor for providing cache partitioning in virtualized environments. The mechanism assigns a virtual identification (ID) to each virtual machine in the virtualized environment. The processing core stores the virtual ID of the virtual machine in a special register. The mechanism also creates an entry for the virtual machine in a partition table. The mechanism may partition a shared cache using a vertical (way) partition and/or a horizontal partition. The entry in the partition table includes a vertical partition control and a horizontal partition control. For each cache access, the virtual machine passes the virtual ID along with the address to the shared cache. If the cache access results in a miss, the shared cache uses the partition table to select a victim cache line for replacement. | 08-02-2012 |
Jim Ching-Rong Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20090303233 | Systems and Methods for Imaging a Three-Dimensional Volume of Geometrically Irregular Grid Data Representing a Grid Volume - Systems and methods for imaging a 3D volume of geometrically irregular grid data. The systems and methods utilize various types of probes and displays to render the geometrically irregular grid data, in real-time, and analyze the geometrically irregular grid data. | 12-10-2009 |
20140098097 | Systems and Methods For Visualizing Multiple Volumetric Data Sets in Real Time - Systems and methods for visualizing multiple volumes of three-dimensional data. A graphics card is used for voxel intermixing, pixel intermixing and image intermixing, which produces a final-combined image of the three-dimensional data in real time. | 04-10-2014 |
Jing-Rong Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130063433 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF RENDERING WELL LOG VALUES - Rendering well log values. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods that involve: sending to a graphics processing unit (GPU) of a computer system vertices that define a panel, the sending by a main processor of the computer system, the main processor distinct from the GPU; sending a program to the GPU, the sending of the program by the main processor; sending a first set of well log values to the GPU, the sending of the first set of well log values by the main processor; executing the program by the GPU which program determines a first curve from the first set of well log values by the program executed by the GPU; and displaying on a display device of the computer system the first curve within the panel. | 03-14-2013 |
Jingyu Lin, Lubbock, TX US
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20090078955 | Micro-Emitter Array Based Full-Color Micro-Display - Disclosed is a semiconductor micro-emitter array for use in a full-color microdisplay. Each pixel includes three vertically-stacked red, green, and blue micro-emitters which minimizes pixel size. The microdisplay may be exclusively based on Group III-nitride semiconductors, with differing indium concentrations in three respective InGaN/GaN active regions for emitting the three RGB colors. Alternatively the microdisplay may be based on hybrid integration of InGaN based III-nitride semiconductors for blue and green emissions, and AlGaInP based (e.g., Group III-V) semiconductors for red emissions. | 03-26-2009 |
20130292685 | Structures and Devices Based on Boron Nitride and Boron Nitride-III-Nitride Heterostructures - The present invention relates to optoelectronic device layer structures, light emitting devices, and detectors based upon heterostructures formed between hexagonal boron nitride (hNB) and III-nitrides, and more particularly, to heterojunction devices capable of emitting and detecting photons in the ultraviolet (UV) and extremely ultraviolet (RUV) spectral range. The present invention also relates to neutron detectors based on epitaxially grown hBN thin films (or epitaxial layers) and hBN stacked thin films (or epitaxial layers) to satisfy the thickness required for capturing all incoming neutrons. | 11-07-2013 |
20130292687 | Structures and Devices Based on Boron Nitride and Boron Nitride-III-Nitride Heterostructures - The present invention relates to optoelectronic device layer structures, light emitting devices, and detectors based upon heterostructures formed between hexagonal boron nitride (hNB) and III nitrides, and more particularly, to heterojunction devices capable of emitting and detecting photons in the ultraviolet (UV) and extremely ultraviolet (RUV) spectral range. The present invention also relates to neutron detectors based on epitaxially grown hBN thin films (or epitaxial layers) and hBN stacked thin films (or epitaxial layers) to satisfy the thickness required for capturing all incoming neutrons. | 11-07-2013 |
Joe Lin, Missouri City, TX US
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20110198382 | APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING EXPLOSIVELY DRIVEN FASTENERS AND FASTENERS FOR USE THEREWITH - An improved tool for installing an explosively driven fastener as well as an improved explosively driven fastener for use therewith are disclosed. The fastener includes a nail having a head with an explosive load attached thereto in a plastic cap that includes a buffer. The tool has a plurality of concentric cylinders and springs including a muzzle for receiving the fastener head and explosive load. A spring actuated firing pin ignites the load causing it to explode and drive the nail out of the tool. The explosion also automatically resets the tool. The tool and the fastener provide many advantages over existing explosively driven fasteners and the tools used to install them. | 08-18-2011 |
20110198383 | APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING EXPLOSIVELY DRIVEN FASTENERS AND FASTENERS FOR USE THEREWITH - An improved tool for installing an explosively driven fastener as well as an improved explosively driven fastener for use therewith are disclosed. The fastener includes a nail having a head with an explosive load attached thereto in a plastic cap that includes a buffer. The tool has a plurality of concentric cylinders and springs including a muzzle for receiving the fastener head and explosive load. A spring actuated firing pin ignites the load causing it to explode and drive the nail out of the tool. The explosion also automatically resets the tool. The tool and the fastener provide many advantages over existing explosively driven fasteners and the tools used to install them. | 08-18-2011 |
20120000960 | APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING EXPLOSIVELY DRIVEN FASTENERS AND FASTENERS FOR USE THEREWITH - An improved tool for installing an explosively driven fastener as well as an improved explosively driven fastener for use therewith are disclosed. The fastener includes a nail having a head with an explosive load attached thereto in a plastic cap that includes a buffer. The tool has a plurality of concentric cylinders and springs including a muzzle for receiving the fastener head and explosive load. A spring actuated firing pin ignites the load causing it to explode and drive the nail out of the tool. According to the invention, the firing pin has a textured end which strikes the load to ignite it. The explosion also automatically resets the tool. The tool and the fastener provide many advantages over existing explosively driven fasteners and the tools used to install them. | 01-05-2012 |
20120321413 | APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING FASTENERS AND EXPLOSIVE LOADS FOR USE THEREWITH - An improved tool for installing an explosively driven fastener as well as an improved explosively driven fastener for use therewith are disclosed. The fastener includes a nail having a head with an explosive load attached thereto in a plastic cap that includes a buffer. The tool has a plurality of concentric cylinders and springs including a muzzle for receiving the fastener head and explosive load. A spring actuated firing pin ignites the load causing it to explode and drive the nail out of the tool. The explosion also automatically resets the tool. The tool and the fastener provide many advantages over existing explosively driven fasteners and the tools used to install them. | 12-20-2012 |
Justin Lin, Coppell, TX US
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20110302098 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ANSWERS TO USERS OF A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE SYSTEM - Online communities, also referred to as “forums,” are used as a customer support tool along with a repository of useful articles, also referred to as “knowledge base.” Users may navigate between the forum and the knowledge base. Social networks can also be used to access the forum and knowledge base. Forums and knowledge bases that have confidential data may be restricted to employees of a multi-tenant database system. Any of the above embodiments can be used independently or together with any combination of other embodiments. | 12-08-2011 |
20120116982 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESCALATING CONTENT OF DISCUSSIONS TO PARTICULAR MEMORY LOCATIONS - In this specification, online communities also referred to as forums, are used as a customer support tool. Users of the forum post questions and replies. In some embodiments users can vote on the replies. The authorized personnel can add an entry in a database based on the forum content. In an embodiment, such an entry could be in customer case management system when a question is not well answered or not answered at all and needs attention of customer support agent. In another embodiment, the entry could be in a knowledge base management system when a question is well answered and is considered to be potentially useful for many forum users. Any of the above embodiments can be used independently or together with any combination of other embodiments. | 05-10-2012 |
20120330772 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DEMAND-DRIVEN TRANSACTIONS - Systems, methods, and apparatus for obtaining responses to expressions of interest are disclosed. In one aspect, a computer system comprising computer hardware receives expressions of interest from users, where the expressions of interest comprise expression characteristics. The computer hardware further organizes the expressions of interest based on the expression characteristics to produce expressions of interest. The organized expressions of interest may be presented to one or more entities capable of responding to the organized expressions of interest and/or one or more entities that have an incentive to respond to the organized expressions of interest. | 12-27-2012 |
Kai-Sheng Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100007884 | Position Finding System and Method for Use in Aligning Laser Device with an Optical Fiber - A position finding system and method may be used to find an alignment position of a laser device relative to an optical fiber such as an angled optical fiber. The laser device may be positioned “off-axis” relative to the optical fiber such that light from the laser device is directed at an angle to an end of the optical fiber and coupled into the optical fiber. The position finding system and method may be used to find the alignment position by searching for relative high power positions at different angular orientations of the laser device and calculating coordinates of at least one alignment position from the coordinates of the relative high power positions. The relative high power positions may be positions at which the measured power coupled into the optical fiber by the laser is maximized. | 01-14-2010 |
20100008093 | Fixture for Securing Optoelectronic Packages for Wire and/or Component Bonding - Generally, a fixture for securing optoelectronic packages may be used to secure one or more optoelectronic packages for mounting one or more components and/or one or more wires to at least first and second mounting surfaces at different relative angles. The fixture is rotatable between at least first and second mounting positions with a top surface of the fixture being at respective first and second mounting angles relative to a horizontal plane. The fixture may be configured to secure the optoelectronic package(s) for positioning at different mounting angles to facilitate mounting the components and/or wires to the mounting surfaces at the different angles. The fixture may also be configured to be continuously adjustable over a range of angles between the first and second mounting angles. | 01-14-2010 |
Kevin Hao-Yu Lin, Austin, TX US
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20130130371 | Lipoaspirate stem cell separation system and methods thereof - A system and method for isolating and separating lipoaspirate particles. The system includes a generally cylindrical container having a lid and a bottom wherein the container includes at least one input port positioned to permit a lipoaspirate fluid to enter the container above the bottom; and a source of a vacuum coupled to the container to provide a partial vacuum during use of the system. | 05-23-2013 |
Kuan-Yin K. Lin, Houston, TX US
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20100304480 | Hematopoietic Fingerprints: Methods of Use - The present invention is related to the discovery that the detection of one or more biomarkers in a body sample can identify hematapoietic progenitors that are precursors to a specific blood cell lineage. The methods of the present invention are also directed to the detection of the dysregulation of these biomarkers as a diagnostic assay for the certain disease states, such as cancer. | 12-02-2010 |
Lijun Lin, Stafford, TX US
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20100163228 | INTERNAL BREAKER FOR OILFIELD TREATMENTS - A composition and method for improving the fluid efficiency of many oilfield treatments is given. The composition is a solid additive, in a viscosified fluid, in a size range small enough that it enters formation pores; it optionally bridges there to form an internal filter cake, and then decomposes to provide a breaker for the viscosifying system for the fluid. Examples of suitable additives include waxes, polyesters, polycarbonates, polyacetals, polymelamines, polyvinyl chlorides, and polyvinyl acetates. Degradation of the additive may be accelerated or delayed. | 07-01-2010 |
Michael W. Lin, Houston, TX US
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20120217676 | FLUORINATED SILAZANE RELEASE AGENTS IN NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An imprint lithography release agent having general formula (1): | 08-30-2012 |
20130292114 | Methods For Containment and Improved Recovery in Heated Hydrocarbon Containing Formations By Optimal Placement of Fractures and Production Wells - A method for containing and capturing liquids and gases generated during in situ pyrolysis that migrate through pyrolysis generated or natural fractures includes placing a row of horizontal hydraulic fractures above and below the heated zone and completing production wells within the horizontal hydraulic fractures. The method serves at least two purposes: 1) provides a local zone of weak mechanical strength to blunt the propagation of vertical pyrolysis generated fractures and 2) provides a drainage point for fluids to relieve pressure in the formation and improve recovery. Preferably, the organic-rich rock formation is an oil shale formation. | 11-07-2013 |
20130292177 | Systems and Methods Of Detecting an Intersection Between A Wellbore and A Subterranean Structure That Includes A Marker Material - Systems and methods of detecting an intersection between a wellbore and a subterranean structure that includes a marker material. The systems and methods include drilling the wellbore and determining that the wellbore has intersected a portion of the subterranean structure that includes the marker material by detecting the marker material. The systems and methods also may include distributing the marker material within the subterranean structure, aligning the marker material within the subterranean structure, determining one or more characteristics of the marker material, ceasing the drilling, repeating the method, and/or producing a hydrocarbon from the subterranean structure. The systems and methods further may include forming an electrical connection between an electric current source and a granular resistive heater that forms a portion of the subterranean structure, forming the granular resistive heater, and/or forming the subterranean structure. | 11-07-2013 |
Ming Lin, Katy, TX US
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20110247809 | METHODOLOGIES FOR TREATMENT OF HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS USING STAGED PYROLYZATION - Methods for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some methods include providing heat from a plurality of heaters to a section of the hydrocarbon containing formation; controlling the heat from the plurality of heaters such that an average temperature in at least a majority of a first portion of the section is above a pyrolyzation temperature; providing heat from the plurality of heaters to a second portion substantially above the first portion of the section after heating the first portion for a selected time; controlling the heat from the plurality of heaters such that an average temperature in the second portion is sufficient to allow the second portion to expand into the first portion; and producing hydrocarbons from the formation. | 10-13-2011 |
Paul T. Lin, Dallas, TX US
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20120020040 | Package-to-package stacking by using interposer with traces, and or standoffs and solder balls - The present invention discloses the structure and process for fabrication of an electronic package to contain and protect Package-to-Package (P2P) stacked module of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The process includes a step of providing an interposer that includes conductive traces interconnected between pre-designated contact pads disposed on a top and/or bottom surfaces for mounting at least a top or bottom packages of the IC chips with electric terminals contacting the contact pads disposed on the top and/or bottom surface of the interposer. Standoffs and passive components can also be added onto interposer in order to improve solder joints reliability, electrical performance and main board density at the same time. The inclusion of passive components on the interposer could enhance the electrical performance and the testability of the finished package stack. | 01-26-2012 |
Qihua Lin, Irving, TX US
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20080298659 | Systems and Methods for Processing Medical Image Data to Facilitate Comparisons Among Groups of Subjects - Systems and methods for processing medical image data with increased sensitivity to facilitate comparisons among groups of subjects are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a first three-dimensional image comprising a plurality of voxels, reducing a regional trend within the three-dimensional image, computing a semivariogram for a region of interest, defining at least one block of spatially correlated voxels, calculating voxel weights for each voxel within the at least one block, and determining a block average count and variance for the at least one block. | 12-04-2008 |
Richard Lin, Houston, TX US
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20120131236 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A COMPUTER AND A DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A method for communicating between a computer and a data storage device comprises receiving, by a data storage device, information indicative of a plurality of commands and information indicative of a memory location in a computer associated with each of the plurality of commands. The method further comprises executing, by the data storage device, one of the plurality of commands. In one embodiment, executing the command comprises directly accessing the computer memory location associated with the command. | 05-24-2012 |
Ronny W. Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20110139597 | REMOVAL OF WATER FROM BIO-OIL - A process and system for separating water from bio-oil by using a partial condenser. The process comprises partially condensing vapor conversion products from a biomass conversion reaction to produce a water-rich overhead stream and a water-depleted stream comprising condensed bio-oil. The partial condenser removes a substantial portion of the water from the bio-oil, while providing an effective and flexible process for producing bio-oil. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139602 | REMOVAL OF BOUND WATER FROM BIO-OIL - A process and system for removing bound water from bio-oil by azeotropic distillation. The process comprises combining a bound-water-containing bio-oil with an azeotrope agent and subjecting the resulting treated bio-oil to azeotropic distillation under reduced pressure. The azeotropic distillation removes a substantial portion of the bound water from the bio-oil, thus producing a water-depleted bio-oil that is less corrosive, more stable, and more readily miscible with hydrocarbons. | 06-16-2011 |
20120012451 | SOLIDS REMOVAL FROM BIO-OIL USING BIOMASS FILTER AID - A green process and system are disclosed for utilizing a biomass filter aid in the filtration of a bio-oil. The process comprises filtering a bio-oil containing residual solids from a conversion reaction in the presence of the biomass filter aid to produce a filtered bio-oil. The biomass filter aid facilitates efficient removal of residual solids from the bio-oil. The spent biomass filter aid containing the residual solids may be recycled as a conversion feedstock or used as a combustion heat source in the biomass conversion system. | 01-19-2012 |
20140020281 | Process for Producing Biofuel Using a Pre-treated Deoxygenated Stream - A process for preparing a renewable biofuel consists of subjecting a bio-oil mixture to deoxygenation in a hydrotreater and then separating hydrocarbon fractions from the deoxygenated product to form the biofuel. The bio-oil mixture contains a bio-oil feedstream and a treated bio-oil feed. The treated bio-oil feed is a stream from which undesirable heavy materials and solid materials have been removed. | 01-23-2014 |
20140076821 | Process for Recovering Organics From Wastewater - Disclosed is a method for treating wastewater by removing organics, such as water-soluble organics, by catalysis in the presence of an acid. Removal of such organics is in the form of a tar which includes phenol-derived compounds. | 03-20-2014 |
Sherman S. Lin, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20100166568 | Composite-Steel Hybrid Mast for Rotorcraft - A composite-steel hybrid mast for a rotorcraft includes a tubular, steel portion having an internal surface defining a space therein and a composite portion disposed within the space defined by the internal surface of the steel portion and held in a fixed spatial relationship with respect to the internal surface of the steel portion. | 07-01-2010 |
20130032286 | Method of Making a Composite Article Having an Internal Passageway - In one particular embodiment, a method for making a fiber-reinforced, composite article having an internal passageway includes providing a layup tool, fiber placing a base layup onto the layup tool, and generating a groove in the base layup. The method further includes placing a mandrel in the groove, fiber placing a top layup onto the base layup and the mandrel, curing the base layup and the top layup, and removing the mandrel from the base layup and the top layup. In another particular embodiment, the mandrel is replaced with a non-removable tube. | 02-07-2013 |
Siming Lin, Austin, TX US
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20090116727 | Apparatus and Method for Wafer Edge Defects Detection - A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system a image processor to automatically detect and characterize defects on the wafer's edge. | 05-07-2009 |
20090122304 | Apparatus and Method for Wafer Edge Exclusion Measurement - A substrate illumination and inspection system provides for illuminating and inspecting a substrate particularly the substrate edge. The system uses a light diffuser with a plurality of lights disposed at its exterior or interior for providing uniform diffuse illumination of a substrate. An optic and imaging system exterior of the light diffuser are used to inspect the plurality of surfaces of the substrate including specular surfaces. An automatic defect characterization processor is provided. | 05-14-2009 |
Sung-Wei Lin, Plano, TX US
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20090010038 | LOW RESISTANCE PLATE LINE BUS ARCHITECTURE - An FeRAM memory array wherein the plate lines run in the direction of word lines is described that provides a reduced plate line resistance in arrays having a common plate line connection. The lower plate line resistance reduces the magnitude of negative spikes on the plate line to reduce the potential for FeCap depolarization. Two or more plate lines of a plurality of columns of memory cells are interconnected along a bit line direction. Some or all of the plate lines of one or more columns of dummy memory cells may also be interconnected to reduce the plate line resistance and minimize any increase in the bit line capacitance for the active cells of the array. The improved FeRAM array provides a reduced data error rate, particularly at fast memory cycle times. | 01-08-2009 |
20090034338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR READING MEMORY - One embodiment of the invention includes a memory system. The system comprises a memory cell coupled to a bit-line node. The memory cell can be configured to generate a bit-line current on the bit-line node in response to a bias voltage during a read operation. The system further comprises a sense amplifier configured to maintain a substantially constant voltage magnitude of the bit-line node during a pre-charge phase and a sense phase of the read operation based on regulating current flow to and from the bit-line node, and to determine a memory value of the flash memory transistor during the read operation based on a magnitude of the bit-line current on the bit-line node. | 02-05-2009 |
Ter-Hai Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20110289653 | DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND GLOVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS - A glove and glove construction material comprising two or more ethylene-based polymers which comprise (i) a first metallocene-linear low density polyethylene (m-LLDPE) and (ii) at least one ethylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of a second metallocene-linear low density polyethylene (m-LLDPE), an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), and combinations thereof, plus optional additives. | 12-01-2011 |
20130067635 | DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND GLOVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention generally relates to disposable gloves, ethylene-based thermoplastic materials for use in preparing disposable gloves, and methods for preparing ethylene-based thermoplastic materials for use in preparing disposable gloves. In particular, the present invention relates to non-medical and non-surgical disposable gloves suitable for use in food-service and industrial applications. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067637 | DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND GLOVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING A COLORING AGENT - The present invention generally relates to disposable gloves, ethylene-based thermoplastic materials for use in preparing disposable gloves, and methods for preparing ethylene-based thermoplastic materials for use in preparing disposable gloves. Generally, the present invention relates to non-medical and non-surgical disposable gloves suitable for use in food-service and industrial applications. In particular, the present invention is directed to disposable including a coloring agent incorporated into one or more of the ethylene-based polymer layers to indicate, for example, the size of the glove, the right- or left-handedness of the glove, and/or the presence of one or more additives (e.g., an antibacterial agent). | 03-21-2013 |
20130077894 | Sealable Bag - A sealable plastic bag has a first panel and a second panel. The first and second panels are joined to each other along three edges to define a bag interior and an opening permitting access to the bag interior. A resealable sealing structure extends continuously between the first and second side edges of at least one of the panels and is configured to repeatedly and nondestructively seal and unseal the first and second panels to close and open the bag interior. A secondary sealing structure extends continuously between the first and second side edges of both of the panels below the resealable sealing structure but spaced toward the top edges of the panels. The secondary sealing structure is also configured to repeatedly and nondestructively seal and unseal the first and second panels together to close and open the bag interior. | 03-28-2013 |
20130089280 | Sealable Bag - A sealable plastic bag has a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and second panel are joined along three edges to define a bag interior and an opening to permit access to the bag interior. A permanent sealing structure is configured to permanently seal the first and second panels to close the opening and prevent access to the bag interior. A release liner strip overlies the permanent sealing structure to prevent the permanent sealing structure from sealing the first and second panels until activation by a user. A resealable sealing structure is configured to repeatedly and nondestructively seal the first and second panels to close the opening and prevent access to the bag interior. | 04-11-2013 |
Tze-Yun Lin, Irving, TX US
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20090157438 | Quantifying Revenue and Profit Impact of Retiming Flights While Taking Into Consideration Non-Linear Ramifications and Constraints - A method, system and computer program product for efficiently quantifying the economic impact of retiming flights without the necessity of implementing the traditional airline forecasting system from scratch. A forecast module computes the difference in impact prior to and after the retiming of a flight. A flight grouping module, using the computed difference in impact, generates a new schedule, which is used by the forecast module to generate new changes in impact, until the schedule converges. A flyable module generates a list of retimed flights based on the converged schedule for resolving operational infeasibilities of the latter. The forecast module generates a profit for each of the retimed flights, which is used by a scheduling module to improve the schedule, which is used by the forecast module to revise the economic impacts for the list of all retimed flights. This process continues until no further economic improvement can be made. | 06-18-2009 |
Way-Yu Lin, Arlington, TX US
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20120022149 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION WITH ENHANCED SOLUBILITY CHARACTERISTICS - There are disclosed pharmaceutical compositions, particularly ophthalmic compositions, that contain relatively high concentrations of solubility enhancing polymer (e.g., polyether polymer, polyvinyl polymer or a combination thereof) for providing enhanced solubility of one or more therapeutic agents. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a multi-dose topical aqueous ophthalmic composition that contains relatively high concentrations of solubility enhancing polymer (e.g., polyether polymer, polyvinyl polymer or a combination thereof) for providing enhanced solubility of one or more therapeutic agents. | 01-26-2012 |
Wen-Jing Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20120310413 | Simulated Fermentation Process - A method of modeling a fermentation process comprises providing a first principles model of a fermentation process; determining the concentration of at least one substrate in a fermentation composition at a first time; and predicting the concentration of at least one component of the fermentation composition at a second time using the first principles model, wherein the second time is after the first time. | 12-06-2012 |
20140287092 | SIMULATED FERMENTATION PROCESS - A method of modeling a fermentation process comprises providing a first principles model of a fermentation process; determining the concentration of at least one substrate in a fermentation composition at a first time; and predicting the concentration of at least one component of the fermentation composition at a second time using the first principles model, wherein the second time is after the first time. | 09-25-2014 |
Wen-Yuan Lin, Arlington, TX US
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20080241640 | Photocatalytic Deposition of Metals and Compositions Comprising the Same - A photocatalytic metal deposition process and a resulting nanocomposite are described. The nanocomposite includes an electrically conducting carbonaceous material, a photoactive metal oxide and a metal. Metals for deposition include noble metals, metal alloys and other transition metals in which the metal is laid down precisely and in a predetermined fashion on one or more surfaces of a composite. Deposition provides a high performance electrocatalyst for a number of suitable applications. | 10-02-2008 |
20090173746 | EasyPut Bathroom Organizer/Bathroom Organizer - A bathroom organizer for organizing various bathroom items including toilet tissue may include a vertical back wall, and a roll support frame connected to the vertical back wall. The roll support frame may include a guide device which extends inwards from the roll support frame and includes a concave portion to dispense toilet tissues. The guide device may include a first convex portion to allow a user to place a roll of toilet tissue into the roll support frame, and the guide device may include a second convex portion to position the roll of toilet tissue in a position to dispense the toilet tissue. The vertical back wall may cooperate with an inward sloping front wall to define a truncated V shaped magazine rack, and the bathroom organizer may include a first bottom wall to cooperate with the vertical back wall and the front wall to form a bottom for the magazine rack. | 07-09-2009 |
Xinsi Lin, Lewisville, TX US
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20100128645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE POWER CONSERVATION BASED ON TRAFFIC PROFILES - A system and method for conserving power for wireless communications. Packet communication information to and from a wireless device is determined. A traffic profile is selected from a light traffic profile, a periodic traffic profile, and a heavy traffic profile in response to the determined packet communication information. Packets are communicated with a wireless access point utilizing a power mode determined in response to the selected traffic profile. The power mode is utilised by the wireless device independent of the wireless access point. | 05-27-2010 |
20100130129 | WLAN and bluetooth harmonization - Described is a WLAN/BT system with improved compatibility. It employs an adaptive algorithm that dynamically optimizes the WLAN data fragmentation size based on the current WLAN data rates such that the fragmented data packets fit the time slots allowed by the BT SCO stream gaps. The algorithm first uses system level information to acquire the concurrent BT traffic types to decide if TDM method needs to be enabled. Then it uses the smoothed WLAN date rate to calculate maximum fragmentation packet size consistent with current overall WLAN traffic. | 05-27-2010 |
20130182622 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE POWER CONSERVATION BASED ON TRAFFIC PROFILES - A system and method for conserving power for wireless communications. Packet communication information to and from a wireless device is determined. A traffic profile is selected from a light traffic profile, a periodic traffic profile, and a heavy traffic profile in response to the determined packet communication information. Packets are communicated with a wireless access point utilizing a power mode determined in response to the selected traffic profile. The power mode is utilized by the wireless device independent of the wireless access point. | 07-18-2013 |
Xueqian Lin, Kingwood, TX US
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20110206594 | Systems and Methods for Producing Syngas and Products Therefrom - Systems and methods for producing syngas and ammonia are provided. The method can include reforming a hydrocarbon in a first reaction zone in the presence of one or more first catalysts and steam at conditions sufficient to produce an effluent comprising a portion of the hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen. The effluent can be reformed in a second reaction zone in the presence of one or more second catalysts and nitrogen at conditions sufficient to produce a syngas comprising methane, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide, or any combination thereof. At least a portion of the nitrogen and hydrogen in the syngas can be converted to ammonia to produce an ammonia effluent. The ammonia effluent can be separated to produce an ammonia product and a purge gas comprising nitrogen. At least a portion of the purge gas can be recycled to the hydrocarbon, the effluent, or a combination thereof. | 08-25-2011 |
Yeashung Sonny Lin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20110292761 | Method for building velocity models for imaging in multi-azimuth marine seismic surveys - A programmable computer is used to perform the following. 3D seismic data sets, corresponding to each azimuth in seismic data obtained from a multi-azimuth marine seismic survey, are migrated in grids oriented with the corresponding azimuth. Acquisition geometry is stored for each trace in the seismic data sets for each azimuth. Residual analysis, based on the corresponding azimuth, is performed on each of the migrated data sets, generating residuals and reflectors for each azimuth. The residuals and reflectors generated for each azimuth are rotated and merged on a master grid. Reflection tomographic inversion is applied iteratively to the rotated and merged residuals and reflectors to update a velocity model using the acquisition geometry as based on the master grid. The earth's subsurface is imaged using the updated velocity model. | 12-01-2011 |
Yen-Yi Lin, Plano, TX US
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20110266624 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION HAVING MULTIPLY SEGMENTED DIODES IN PROXIMITY TO TRANSISTOR - An ESD protection device for an I/O pad ( | 11-03-2011 |
20140167204 | SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE ASSEMBLY - TSV devices with p-n junctions that are planar have superior performance in breakdown and current handling. Junction diode assembly formed in enclosed trenches occupies less chip area compared with junction-isolation diode assembly in the known art. Diode assembly fabricated with trenches formed after the junction formation reduces fabrication cost and masking steps increase process flexibility and enable asymmetrical TSV and uni-directional TSV functions. | 06-19-2014 |
Yu Lin, Houston, TX US
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20100121861 | QUALITY MEASURE FOR A DATA CONTEXT SERVICE - The method for providing a data context service involves extracting context information from a host application associated with an oilfield project, the context information includes a current state of a user in the host application, sorting the context information into multiple dimensions of relevance, generating a search profile for each of the multiple dimensions of relevance, requesting a first set of searches using at least the search profile, receiving oilfield data items resulting from the first set of searches, obtaining a quality measure of an oilfield data item of the oilfield data items based on a pre-determined quality criterion, sending the oilfield data item as a search result to the host application after determining the quality measure exceeds a pre-determined threshold, and generating an output using the host application based on the search result, the output being used to perform an oilfield operation. | 05-13-2010 |
20120204142 | OILFIELD APPLICATION SYSTEM - A computerized system for oil field applications. The computerized system may include an oilfield application and an oilfield application development kit that provides a software architecture for developing one or more plug-in components that may be executable by the oilfield application. The computerized system may also include an online distribution center that facilitates access to the plug-in components. | 08-09-2012 |
Yuanbo Lin, Houston, TX US
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20130081882 | METHOD OF CHARACTERIZING A MATERIAL USING THREE DIMENSIONAL RECONSTRUCTION OF SPATIALLY REFERENCED CHARACTERISTICS AND USE OF SUCH INFORMATION - A method for characterizing a three-dimensional spatial distribution of a characteristic of an ultra-hard body includes successively removing portions of the ultra-hard body to successively expose sub-portions, determining a characteristic of each of the exposed sub-portions, and reconstructing a three-dimensional spatial distribution of the characteristic of the ultra-hard body from the determined characteristic of each of the sub-portions. | 04-04-2013 |
20130255161 | CUTTER ASSEMBLY WITH AT LEAST ONE ISLAND AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CUTTER ASSEMBLY - A cutter assembly and a method of making the cutter assembly are disclosed. A method of fabricating a cutting element having at least one island structure in at least one pocket of a substrate may comprise steps of building the substrate with at least one pocket; putting the at least one island into the at least one pocket in the substrate to form an assembly, the at least one island is not in a final state, wherein in the final state, chemical composition, shape, phase distribution and content, density and mechanical properties are finalized without changes; and subjecting the assembly to a final fabrication process to form the said cutting element and achieve the final state of the cutting element and at least one island in at least one pocket. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263519 | CUTTER ASSEMBLY WITH AT LEAST ONE ISLAND AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CUTTER ASSEMBLY - A cutter assembly and a method of making the cutter assembly are disclosed. A method of fabricating a cutting element having at least one island in at least one pocket of a substrate may comprise steps of providing the substrate with at least one pocket, and the at least one substrate is in a final state of the substrate; providing the at least one island, wherein the at least one island is in a final state of the island, wherein in the final state, chemical composition, shape, phase distribution and content, density and mechanical properties are finalized without changes; disposing the at least one island in the at least one pocket of the substrate; and securing the at least one island to at least one substrate. | 10-10-2013 |
20130318884 | CUTTER ASSEMBLY WITH AT LEAST ONE ISLAND AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CUTTER ASSEMBLY - A cutter assembly and a method of making the cutter assembly are disclosed. A method of fabricating a cutting element having at least one island structure in at least one pocket of a substrate may comprise steps of building a substrate green body with at least one pocket; building at least one island green body; assembling the at least one island green body and the substrate green body with at least one pocket in the substrate green body to form a green body assembly; and subjecting the green body assembly to a final fabrication process to form the said cutting element. | 12-05-2013 |
Yuankun Lin, Denton, TX US
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20110229806 | PHASE MASK AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A method of fabricating a two-layer phase mask comprises subjecting a photoresist material to two overlapping laser beams that create light and dark fringes in the overlapping beam regions. The photoresist can comprise a liquid crystal and a photo-sensitive material, including, for example, a photo-sensitive monomer and/or polymer. The two laser beams can be first directed towards one side of the photoresist. In the areas subjected to lighter fringes, the polymer molecules can link together and force the liquid crystal into the areas subjected to the darker fringes. This can leave an alternating pattern of linear strips of polymer-rich and liquid crystal-rich regions. The exposure time can be limited so that the strips are formed only partially through the thickness of the photoresist. The photoresist can be then rotated 90 degrees and the overlapping laser beams directed towards the opposite side of the photoresist. Alternating strips of polymer-rich and liquid crystal-rich regions can be formed that extend partially through the photoresist. These strips can be arranged orthogonally to the strips formed on the opposite side of the photoresist. The material in liquid crystal-rich regions can be washed out when the photoresist is developed. A two-layer, integrated phase mask can therefore be produced. Exemplary methods eliminate the need for complicated alignment techniques. | 09-22-2011 |