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Alice Weimin Liu, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090230575 | Method for cast molding contact lenses - The invention provide a method for cast-molding hydrogel contact lenses, especially silicone hydrogel contact lenses by using plastic molds of a poly(cycloalkylene-dialkylene terephthalate) copolymer. These plastic molds do not need to be degassed and stored in an oxygen-free atmosphere (e.g., N | 09-17-2009 |
20090280282 | MULTILAYER POLYMER STRUCTURE - Multilayer structure comprising at least one couple (L | 11-12-2009 |
20100072641 | Method for Cast Molding Contact Lenses - An improved method of cast molding contact lenses, wherein a lens forming mixture is cured in the lens-shaped cavity formed between molding surfaces of a male and female mold sections, wherein the improvement comprises at least one of sections is injection molded from a copolymer of propylene and ethylene. | 03-25-2010 |
20100155972 | INJECTION MOLDED OPHTHALMIC LENS MOLD - An ophthalmic lens mold comprising a mold half having a front side and a back side, wherein an optical surface on the front side is formed by a film or sheet material and wherein the main body of the mold half is formed by an injection moldable bulk material. The film or sheet material may be provided by over-molded in an injection molding process with the injection moldable bulk material. Also provided is a respective mold assembly comprising the ophthalmic lens mold and a method for making an ophthalmic lens with the ophthalmic lens mold. | 06-24-2010 |
20100155976 | REUSABLE LENS MOLDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein are devices for producing ophthalmic lenses including at least one mold half defining an optical surface where the mold half is made from a polymer that includes an aromatic polyimide, a polyphenylene, or a combination thereof. The devices exhibit numerous advantages including, but not limited to, good chemical resistance, durability, machineability, and UV absorbing properties. Also described are methods for producing ophthalmic lenses using the devices described herein. The ophthalmic lenses produced with the devices described herein exhibit excellent optical properties when compared to lenses produced from conventions molds. | 06-24-2010 |
20150174663 | REUSABLE CASTINGS MOLDS - The invention is directed to a reusable mold for making a contact lens and the reusable mold has at least one of the mold halves is made from an oxide glass having a Knoop Hardness less than HK 350. The invention is also directed to a method for making an optical part by single point diamond turning an oxide glass having a Knoop Hardness HK less than 350. | 06-25-2015 |
20150177422 | MOLDS FOR MAKING CONTACT LENSES - The present invention general related to a reusable mold for making a contact lens comprises a first mold half having a first mold surface in contact with a polymerizable and/or crosslinkable silicone containing lens forming composition and a second mold half having a second mold surface in contact with the lens-forming composition, and the first mold half and the second mold half are configured to receive each other such that a cavity is formed between the first mold surface and the second mold surface. The cavity defines the shape of a contact lens to be molded. The reusable mold has at least one of the mold halves being made from an oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride. The mold made by oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride demonstrates improving mold cleanability with water based cleaning process. | 06-25-2015 |
Cheng-Yun Karen Liu, Decatur, GA US
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20110175918 | CHARACTER ANIMATION CONTROL INTERFACE USING MOTION CAPURE - A processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to cause a processor to define a virtual feature. The virtual feature can be associated with at least one engaging condition. The code further represents instructions to cause the processor to receive an end-effector coordinate associated with an actor and calculate an actor intention based at least in part on a comparison between the at least one engaging condition and the end-effector coordinate. | 07-21-2011 |
Chih-Hsing Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20100190426 | LIVE BIRD SHACKLE TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - This document relates to live bird shackle transfer. In one embodiment, a live bird transfer system includes a perch conveyor, configured to transport a live bird on a perch mechanism from a distal end to a proximal end of the perch conveyor, and a shackle line, including a pallet assembly including a trolley supporting a pallet and a star-wheel mechanism configured to position the trolley such that the pallet is aligned with the proximal end of the perch conveyor during transfer of the live bird from the perch mechanism to the pallet. In another embodiment, a live bird transfer system includes a perch conveyor configured to transport a live bird from a distal end to a proximal end of the perch conveyor; a body-grasper at the proximal end of the perch conveyor; and virtual exit lighting positioned at the proximal end of the perch conveyor and above the body-grasper. | 07-29-2010 |
Fuhan Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20100270645 | THIN-FILM CAPACITOR STRUCTURES EMBEDDED IN SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES AND METHODS OF MAKING - Provided are semiconductor packages comprising at least one thin-film capacitor attached to a printed wiring board core through build-up layers, wherein a first electrode of the thin-film capacitor comprises a thin nickel foil, a second electrode of the thin-film capacitor comprises a copper electrode, and a copper layer is formed on the nickel foil. The interconnections between the thin-film capacitor and the semiconductor device provide a low inductance path to transfer charge to and from the semiconductor device. Also provided are methods for fabricating such semiconductor packages. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270646 | THIN-FILM CAPACITOR STRUCTURES EMBEDDED IN SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES AND METHODS OF MAKING - Provided are semiconductor packages comprising at least one thin-film capacitor attached to a printed wiring board core through build-up layers, wherein a first electrode of the thin-film capacitor comprises a thin nickel foil, a second electrode comprises a copper electrode, and a copper layer is formed on the nickel foil. The interconnections between the thin-film capacitor and the semiconductor device provide a low inductance path to transfer charge to and from the semiconductor device. Also provided are methods for fabricating such semiconductor packages. | 10-28-2010 |
20120228754 | CHIP-LAST EMBEDDED INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a novel chip-last embedded structure, wherein an IC is embedded within a one to two metal layer substrate. The various embodiments of the present invention are comparable to other two-dimensional and three-dimensional WLFO packages of the prior art as the embodiments have similar package thicknesses and X-Y form factors, short interconnect lengths, fine-pitch interconnects to chip I/Os, a reduced layer count for re-distribution of chip I/O pads to ball grid arrays (BGA) or land grid arrays (LGA), and improved thermal management options. | 09-13-2012 |
20120261805 | THROUGH PACKAGE VIA STRUCTURES IN PANEL-BASED SILICON SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a low cost, low electrical loss, and low stress panel-based silicon interposer with TPVs. The interposer of the present invention has a thickness of about 100 microns to 200 microns and such thickness is achieved without utilizing a carrier and further wherein no grinding, bonding, or debonding methods are utilized, therefore distinguishing the interposer of the present invention from prior art embodiments. | 10-18-2012 |
20130119555 | Through-Package-Via (TPV) Structures On Inorganic Interposer And Methods For Fabricating Same - The present invention generally relates to the use of glass as the interposer material with the surface of the interposer and/or the walls of through vias in being coated by a stress relief barrier that provides thermal expansion and contraction stress relief and better metallization capabilities. The present invention discloses ways in that a stress relief barrier can be used to reduce the effects of stress caused by the different CTEs while also, in some applications, acting as an adhesion promoter between the metallization and the interposer. The stress relief barrier acts to absorb some of the stress caused by the different CTEs and promotes better adhesion for the conductive metal layer, thus helping to increase reliability while also providing for smaller designs. | 05-16-2013 |
20160113108 | PACKAGE-LEVEL ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING STRUCTURES FOR A SUBSTRATE - A electromagnetic interference shielding device is disclosed having a first substrate one or more surfaces. One or more laminates are operatively attached to the one or more surfaces of the first substrate. A cavity is provided that is defined by the first substrate and its corresponding one or more laminates and at least one inner lateral portion. The cavity is operable to receive one or more microelectromechanical system (MEMS) components. A first conductive structure integrally formed with a trench or via array of the substrate spans a thickness defined by one or more of surfaces of the first substrate, the first conductive structure operable to shield electromagnetic interference between MEMS components assembled with the first substrate. | 04-21-2016 |
George S. Liu, Buford, GA US
George S. Liu, Duluth, GA US
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20150135618 | ENVIRONMENTALLY RESISTANT STRUCTURAL MEMBER - Implementations of the present disclosure provide an environmentally resistant structural member for use in areas exposed to water or other environmental elements. The structural member includes a core member and a polymer layer. The core member has an environmentally sensitive composition wherein extended exposure to the environmental element causes degradation of the core member. The core member includes at least one surface, such as a bottom and side surfaces. The surface is configured for positioning in the area exposed to the environmental element. The polymer layer has a molded shape and covers the surface so as to seal the surface of the core member against exposure to the environmental element. | 05-21-2015 |
Guanglei Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20080240711 | Optical Network Evaluation Systems and Methods - Embodiments of optical network evaluation systems and methods are disclosed. One system embodiment, among others, comprises a processor configured with logic to provide a cross layer model of disturbance propagation in an optical network based on a combination of a physical layer model and a network layer model, the physical layer mode based on the disturbance propagation having a threshold effect only on nodes along a route followed by the disturbance. | 10-02-2008 |
Hsiao Hua Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20120322159 | Methods for Measuring Renewable Bio-Source Content in Renewable Bioplastic Materials - The present invention relates to improved methods for measuring the renewable bio-source carbon content and renewable bio-content in renewable bioplastic resins produced in manufacturing plants. In particular, the present invention relates to measuring the renewable bio-source carbon content in renewable bioplastic resins produced during a production run by correlating measured δ | 12-20-2012 |
Huitao Liu, Marietta, GA US
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20140051397 | Apparatus and Method of Securing Private Content Stored in a Memory - An apparatus and a method of securing private content stored in a memory are presented. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include accessing a private content identifier associated with private content. The private content identifier is based on international mobile subscriber identity information associated with a memory and a mobile station integrated services digital network number. The operations also include determining whether to grant or deny access to the private content based on the private content identifier and a memory device identifier associated with the memory. | 02-20-2014 |
Jerry C. Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20100083182 | METHODS, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS, AND HARDWARE PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE AND INSTANT MESSAGING CONVERGENCE - Interactive program guide (IPG) and instant messaging (IM) convergence is provided by displaying an IPG that includes one or more IM icons. In response to detection of a user clicking on an icon of the one or more displayed IM icons or hovering over an icon of the one or more displayed IM icons, a pull-down menu is displayed that includes one or more IM options or a new screen is displayed that includes one or more instant messaging options. The pull-down menu or new screen displays a list of all IM users that are watching a program in a particular geographic location. Alternatively or additionally, the pull-down menu or new screen displays a list of all buddies for the user that are watching a program listed in the IPG. | 04-01-2010 |
Jerry Chieh Liu, Dunwoody, GA US
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20150059199 | APPARATUS FOR DRYING LAUNDRY OR OTHER ITEMS USING ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION - An apparatus for drying laundry with ultraviolet radiation is provided. One or more ultraviolet light sources emit ultraviolet radiation, which, in various embodiments, is transmitted through a UV-radiation permeable transparent drum containing the wet laundry and other wet articles to be dried. Also provided is a dryer having ultraviolet light sources centrally situated with respect to the drum, wherein the ultraviolet light sources emit ultraviolet radiation directed at laundry in the drum. | 03-05-2015 |
Jerry Chieh Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20090113002 | Electronic Message Attachment Options - Included are embodiments for providing an attachment for a message. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving a message from a sender, the message configured to be sent to at least one recipient, the message including an attachment and determining whether the at least one recipient is designated to receive the attachment. Some embodiments include determining a desired attachment representation for the attachment and in response to determining a desired attachment representation for the attachment, sending the message for delivery to the at least one recipient. | 04-30-2009 |
Jun Yao Liu, Augusta, GA US
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20140314715 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Sjogren's Syndrome - Methods for detection and diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome in a subject, determining the stage or progression of Sjögren's Syndrome in a subject, determining the effectiveness of a treatment for Sjögren's Syndrome, and selecting a subject for treatment for Sjögren's Syndrome are disclosed. The methods typically include measuring the level of one or more Sjögren's Syndrome biomarkers in a biological sample obtained from a subject. Biomarkers for Sjögren's Syndrome include, but are not limited to, GADD153 and Del-1. | 10-23-2014 |
Kebin Liu, Augusta, GA US
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20150031892 | SPHINGOLIPID METABOLITE MIMETICS - Sphingolipid metabolite mimetics and methods of synthesizing them are provided. The sphingolipid metabolite mimetics are shown to be effective at inducing apoptosis in various types of tumor cells. Further, the sphingolipid metabolite mimetics are shown to be effective at sensitizing multiple types of tumor cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis. Formulations containing one or more sphingolipid metabolite mimetics and, optionally, one or more cell death receptor agonists are provided. Methods of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof are provided using one or more sphingolipid metabolite mimetics. | 01-29-2015 |
Kebin Liu, Martinez, GA US
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20120219568 | EPIDITHIODIOXOPIPRAZINES AND USES THEREOF IN TREATING CANCER - Compositions containing epidithiodioxopiprazines and methods of their use are provided. Epidithiodioxopiprazines can be isolated from natural resources or synthesized de novo. Moreover, epidithiodioxopiprazines, including Verticillin A, are shown to effectively sensitize multiple types of tumor cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In addition, epidithiodioxopiprazines, including Verticillin A, are shown to effectively overcome cancer cell resistance to existing drugs (i.e. Etoposide, Cisplatin, 5-FU and Doxorubicin). Therefore, compositions and methods are provided for use in sensitizing target cancer cells to death receptor- and other anticancer drugs-induced apoptosis. Methods of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof are also provided. | 08-30-2012 |
20140161785 | Verticillin A Inhibition of Histone Methyltransferases - Verticillin A is found to be a potent inhibitor of histone methyltransferases, selective for G9a, GLP, SUV39H1, SUV39H2, MLL1, and NSD2. Methods of using Verticillin A are provided. The Verticillin A can be synthetically produced or it can be isolated from natural sources. Methods if inhibiting one or more histone methyltransferases are provided. In addition, methods are provided for treating diseases or disorders related to overexpression of one or more histone methyltransferases. Exemplary diseases and disorders to be treated include cancer, asthma, HIV, and progeria. | 06-12-2014 |
Linda Hsiao-Hua Liu, Alpharetta, GA US
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20160122581 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGING - The present disclosure relates to coatings and coating compositions that are substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and similar compounds, which help reduce or minimize flavor loss associated with foods or beverages stored in contact with the coating compositions. In one aspect, the composition can include the reaction products of an intimate mixture of cyclic ether resins and acrylate resins, which provides a unique cross-linked and interpenetrating network of polmers. | 05-05-2016 |
Meilin Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20090297910 | Proton Exchange Membranes Based on Heterocycles and Acids Through An Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Process - Polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs), methods and use thereof in fuel cells and methods of preparing thereof are disclosed. A PEM may include at least one porous support film and a polysiloxane polymer bonded to the at least one porous support film, wherein the polysiloxane polymer includes at least one polysiloxane grafted to a heterocycle. | 12-03-2009 |
Meilin Liu, Alpharetta, GA US
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20100112408 | CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS, AND STRUCTURES MADE FROM THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include chemical compositions, structures, anodes, cathodes, electrolytes for solid oxide fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, fuel cells, fuel cell membranes, separation membranes, catalytic membranes, sensors, coatings for electrolytes, electrodes, membranes, and catalysts, and the like, are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100323273 | FUEL CELL ELECTRODES WITH TRAIZOLE MODIFIED POLYMERS AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING SAME - Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to fuel cell electrodes in membrane electrode assemblies, and methods of making same wherein the fuel cell electrodes comprise a catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer. The catalyst layer comprises at least one catalyst, phosphoric acid and a binder comprising at least one triazole modified polymer. | 12-23-2010 |
20110207015 | FUEL CELL ELECTRODES WITH TRIAZOLE MODIFIED POLYMERS AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING SAME - Embodiments of the present anhydrous fuel cell electrodes comprise an anhydrous catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer, wherein the anhydrous catalyst layer comprises at least one catalyst, about 5 mg/cm | 08-25-2011 |
20130143142 | Composite Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolyte - The present invention discloses a novel BZCYYb-carbonate composite electrolyte and method for making the same. The BZCYYb is porous, and the lithium-potassium carbonate is infiltrated or entrained within the pores of the BZCYYb to have better conductivity at the phase boundaries. | 06-06-2013 |
20130196247 | OPTIMIZATION OF BZCYYb SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing a BZCYYb material to be used in a solid oxide fuel cell. In particular, the method comprises mixing particular nano-sized and micro-sized ingredients and the size selection provides greatly improved performance characteristics of the resulting material. In particular, barium carbonate powder, zirconium oxide powder having particle diameters in the nanometer range, and cerium oxide powder having particle diameter in the micrometer range are used together with ytterbium oxide powder, and yttrium oxide powder. | 08-01-2013 |
20130209904 | INTEGRATED NATURAL GAS POWERED SOFC SYSTEMS - The present invention discloses an integrated SOFC system powered by natural gas. Specifically, a SOFC-O cell is combined with a SOFC-H cell so as to take advantage of the high operating temperature and steam reforming capabilities of the SOFC-O cell as well as the higher fuel conversion efficiency of the SOFC-H cell. | 08-15-2013 |
20130224627 | SCANDIUM-DOPED BZCY ELECTROLYTES - The present invention discloses a novel scandium-doped Ba(Ce, Zr, Y)O | 08-29-2013 |
20150325860 | ELECTRO-CATALYTIC CONFORMAL COATINGS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A composition of matter is disclosed which is a perovskite having a composition A | 11-12-2015 |
Meilin Liu, Norcross, GA US
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20110009504 | PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANES (PEM) BASED ON HYBRID INORGANIC-ORGANIC COPOLYMERS WITH GRAFTED PHOSPHORIC ACID GROUPS AND IMPLANTED METAL CATIONS - A proton exchange membrane comprises a hybrid inorganic-organic polymer that includes implanted metal cations. Acid groups are bound to the hybrid inorganic-organic polymer through an interaction with the implanted metal cations. An example process for manufacturing a proton exchange membrane includes sol-gel polymerization of silane precursors in a medium containing the metal cations, followed by exposure of the metal-implanted hybrid inorganic-organic polymer to an acid compound. | 01-13-2011 |
Mingli Liu, Marietta, GA US
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20110123441 | NOVEL GREB1A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY - The generation and validation of a novel monoclonal GREB1 antibody (GREB1ab). Methods for the prognosis, diagnosis, assessment of disease progression, severity and outcome utilize GREB1 molecules as biomarkers. The GREB1 antibody is also a useful tool for investigations focused on the expression, distribution and function of GREB1 in normal and cancer tissues. | 05-26-2011 |
Shuangpei Liu, Marietta, GA US
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20130172313 | Carbapenem Antibacterials with Gram-Negative Activity - The present invention provides β-methyl carbapenem compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of bacterial infections and methods for treating such infections using such compounds and/or compositions. The invention includes administering an effective amount of a carbapenem compound or salt and/or prodrug thereof to a host in need of such a treatment. | 07-04-2013 |
20150306071 | Carbapenem Antibacterials with Gram-Negative Activity - The present invention provides β-methyl carbapenem compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of bacterial infections and methods for treating such infections using such compounds and/or compositions. The invention includes administering an effective amount of a carbapenem compound or salt and/or prodrug thereof to a host in need of such a treatment. | 10-29-2015 |
Suyi Liu, Alpharetta, GA US
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20130129544 | BARBECUE SMOKER AIR BLOWER AND THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION - An air blower installed on a barbeque smoker, including: (a) a rotary air blowing fan having an air outlet, (b) an air blower body having a first end and a second end with an air passage inside the air blower body between the first end and the second end, (c) a front installation panel, (d) a torsion spring having two arms with a round ring on each of the two arms, (e) a torsion spring retention pin, and (f) a shutter. When the rotary air blowing fan is turned on, the rotary air blowing fan blows air into the air blower body, through the shutter. When the rotary air blowing fan is turned off, the shutter close the air passage by its gravity. The torsion spring can be in the shape of a “V” or a “V” with two arms bent inward so they are approximately parallel. | 05-23-2013 |
20130196038 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PROGRAMMABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER WITH DUAL PROBES FOR COOKING AND SMOKING OF FOOD - A programmable temperature controller with dual temperature probes for food cooking, comprising: (a) an AC power supply for providing power supply to the programmable temperature controller, a smoker cooker, and a smoke generator, (b) a plurality of temperature probe inputs, (c) a smoker cooker power supply, (d) a smoker cooker cooling fan power supply, (e) a smoke generator control, (f) a plurality of user input keys, and (g) a plurality of information displays, wherein the cooking is divided into several phases and these phases can be terminated by either a predetermined cooking time or a predetermined food internal temperature, and the user uses the plurality of user input keys to program the programmable temperature controller, the programmable temperature controller controls the smoker cooker, and the smoke generator according to the plurality of the temperature probe inputs and cooking duration programmed into the programmable temperature controller to obtain optimal cooking results. | 08-01-2013 |
Tian Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20140213924 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETERMINING RESPIRATORY INDUCED ORGAN MOTION - Methods, systems and computer-readable storage media relate to determining respiratory motion from motion data of a target to be treated. The methods may include processing motion data of a target to be treated obtained from at least one marker for at least one period. Each period including a plurality of time intervals. The processing including processing the motion data to determine an isocenter for each time interval along at least one of a plurality of axes of motion. The method may include determining at least one component of the motion data in at least one axis, the at least component corresponding to a subset of the motion data having a discrete value and/or a range of values; and determining respiratory motion from at least one component of the motion data. Radiotherapy treatment can be improved by determining the respiratory motion and the impact of respiration of a target. | 07-31-2014 |
20150313571 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERATING PLANNING IMAGES BASED ON HDR APPLICATORS - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media relate to generate an integrated image based on one or more applicators inserted into a target of a patient. The method may include receiving ultrasound image data and planning image data of the target. The ultrasound image data including a pre-operative and post-operative image data and the planning image data may include post-operative image data (e.g., CT and/or MRI image data). The method may include processing the ultrasound image data and the planning image data to determine a location of each channel and/or needle. The method may include generating an integrated image including the ultrasound image data and the planning image data based on the location of each channel and/or needle of the applicator. The methods, systems, and computer readable media according to embodiments can improve target (e.g., prostate) delineation, enable accurate dose planning and delivery, and potentially enhance HDR treatment outcome. | 11-05-2015 |
Weixuan Liu, Alpharetta, GA US
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20120146402 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REGULATING BUS VOLTAGE FOR AN ELECTRIC SHOVEL - A control system for regulating a bus voltage used to power an electric shovel. The system includes a controller for controlling motions of the shovel and for providing a measurement of bus voltage of a bus. The system also includes a shunt resistor located in a current path of the bus and a current transducer for providing a current measurement based on current flowing through the shunt resistor. A converter is then used to regulate the bus voltage of the bus in response to the current and voltage measurements. The system may be retrofitted into older generation shovel drive and control systems. | 06-14-2012 |
Xingchu Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20140149183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRICE TESTING AND OPTIMIZATION - Price for one or more products is optimized by considering competitor and/or consumer behavior relating to the products. A control set is generated to include one or more products. Also, a test set is generated to include one or more products of the same type as products in the control set. A feature of the products in the test set is changed while the feature of the products in the control set is maintained. Competitor and/or consumer response to the change is measured. Based on the response, a recommendation is generated with respect to the feature of the products in the test set. According to one implementation the recommendation may be a recommendation to lower the price of the products in the test set. | 05-29-2014 |
Yidan Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20110144187 | APTAMER INHIBITION OF THROMBUS FORMATION - Boronic acid-modified DNA-based aptamers can be selected to recognize fibrinogen through binding at a glycosylation site and thus are useful for probing the effect of glycosylation pattern changes on the ability for fibrinogen to mediate blood coagulation. In addition, the aptamers of the disclosure also have anticoagulation effects due to their binding to fibrinogen and its cleavage product fibrin. The present disclosure, therefore, encompasses methods for inhibiting fibrin coagulation with an aptamer capable of specifically binding to a glycosylation site of fibrinogen or fibrin. The disclosure further provides oligonucleotide aptamers comprising at least one nucleotide having a boronic acid thereon, where the aptamer is capable of selectively binding to a glycosylation site of fibrinogen, or the derivative thereof. | 06-16-2011 |
Yongjun Liu, Athens, GA US
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20090303472 | METHODS OF USE FOR SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (SERS) SYSTEMS FOR THE DETECTION OF BACTERIA - Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopic (SERS) systems and methods for detecting biomolecules of interest, such as a bacterium are provided. | 12-10-2009 |
Yu-Ying Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20120184845 | AUTOMATED MACULAR PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSIS IN THREEDIMENSIONAL (3D) SPECTRAL DOMAIN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (SD-OCT) IMAGES - Systems and methods of analyzing an optical coherence tomography image of a retina are discussed. A 2-dimensional slice of the image can be aligned to produce an approximately horizontal image of the retina and an edge map based at least in part on the aligned slice. Also, at least one global representation can be determined based on a (multi-scale) spatial division, such as multi-scale spatial pyramid, on the slice and/or edge map. Creating the local features is based on the specified cell structure of the global representation. The local features can be constructed based on local binary pattern (LBP)-based features. Additionally, a slice can be categorized into one or more categories via one or more classifiers (e.g., support vector machines). Each category can be associated with at least one ocular pathology, and classifying can be based on the constructed global descriptors, which can include the LBP-based local descriptors. | 07-19-2012 |
Ze Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20100112408 | CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS, AND STRUCTURES MADE FROM THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include chemical compositions, structures, anodes, cathodes, electrolytes for solid oxide fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, fuel cells, fuel cell membranes, separation membranes, catalytic membranes, sensors, coatings for electrolytes, electrodes, membranes, and catalysts, and the like, are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
Zhan Liu, Johns Creek, GA US
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20140189335 | FIRMWARE UPGRADE ERROR DETECTION AND AUTOMATIC ROLLBACK - A system includes a utility meter. The utility meter includes a network interface and a processor. The processor is configured to determine whether the network interface is operational subsequent to a bootup of the utility meter. The processor is also configured to initiate a reboot of the utility meter using known valid firmware instruction set of the utility meter if the network interface is determined to be non-operational. | 07-03-2014 |
Zhicheng Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20110246897 | INTERACTIVE VISUALIZATION TO ENHANCE AUTOMATED FAULT DIAGNOSIS IN NETWORKS - Described is a visual analytics system for network diagnostics. The visual analytics system obtains network diagnostic-related information from a diagnostic system. The visual analytics system includes an interactive user interface that displays the representations of network components, including network machines and, zero or more links between those components, (e.g., as appropriate based upon selection or dynamic conditions). The user interface includes a main network view that displays representations of network components, a diagnostics view that displays suggested diagnosis results obtained from the diagnostic system, and a performance counter view that displays performance counter data. User interaction with one of the views correspondingly changes the displays in the other views. The system allows effective exploration of multiple levels of detail, e.g., variable, component, edge level and network levels, for example, via flexible navigation across these levels from the top, the bottom, or anywhere in the middle, while retaining context. | 10-06-2011 |
Zhiqiang Liu, Kennesaw, GA US
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Zhiqiang Liu, Duluth, GA US
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20150134736 | METHOD, FRAMEWORK, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR FORMATTING AND SERVING WEB CONTENT - The present invention provides an approach and corresponding framework that separates data from its formatting/view by generating the dynamic JavaScript (data) as a set (e.g., at least one) of JavaScript (data) objects, without any HTML formatting. Then, a set of JavaScript functions can be created that takes the set of JavaScript objects as a parameter, and outputs all or a subset of this data object in a format determined by this JavaScript function. In general, these formatting functions can be static, rather than dynamic, JavaScript. This approach has the advantage of providing a much greater degree of formatting flexibility, without the need for each new format to establish a connection with the back-end system providing the data. | 05-14-2015 |
Zhiren Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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Zhi-Ren Liu, Marietta, GA US
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Zhi-Ren Liu, Atlanta, GA US
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20090087382 | CONTRAST AGENTS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING CONTRAST AGENTS - Contrast agents comprising a scaffold protein having at least one operative integrated metal ion binding site. | 04-02-2009 |
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Zhi-Ren Liu, Athens, GA US
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Zijun Liu, Marietta, GA US
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