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Can Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100179213Methods and Compositions Involving miRNAs In Cancer Stem Cells - The present invention concerns methods and compositions for treating a patient having, suspected of having, or at risk of developing cancer by targeting cancer stem cells.07-15-2010

Changdong Liu, Grapevine, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080234245Angiostatic Agents for Controlling Choroidal Neovascularisation After Ocular Surgery or Trauma - Compositions of angiostatic agents for treating choroidal neovascularization resulting from ocular surgery or from trauma to ocular tissue and methods for their use are disclosed.09-25-2008

Chun W. Liu, Sugarland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100055035BISAMINOETHANETHIOL-TARGETING LIGAND CONJUGATES AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides, in a general sense, a new labeling strategy employing 03-04-2010
20130165631BISAMINOETHANETHIOL-TARGETING LIGAND CONJUGATES AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides, in a general sense, a new labeling strategy employing 06-27-2013

Patent applications by Chun W. Liu, Sugarland, TX US

Enru Liu, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100198638METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PROPERTIES OF HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS FROM GEOPHYSICAL DATA - A hydrocarbon exploration method is disclosed for developing a model of at least one effective material property of a subsurface reservoir as a function of the composition and structure of the reservoir rock. In one embodiment, the method comprises: obtaining a 3D image (08-05-2010
20110066390Systems and Methods For Determining Geologic Properties Using Acoustic Analysis - Systems and methods which determine geologic properties using acoustic analysis are shown. Acoustic signals are collected during processing (e.g., crushing, shearing, striking, compressing, etc.) of geologic media, such as rock samples, for determining geologic properties according to embodiments. The acoustic signals collected may include frequency information, amplitude information, time information, etc. which may be utilized in determining geologic properties, such as geologic media properties (e.g., mineralogy, porosity, permeability, sealing capacity, fracability, compressive strength, compressibility, Poisson's Ratio, Youngs Modulus, Bulk Modulus, Shear Modulus), geologic structure properties (e.g., lithology, seal quality, reservoir quality), geologic acoustic properties (e.g., acoustic logging effectiveness, acoustic response, natural or harmonic frequencies, etc.). Embodiments may be used to provide determination of geologic properties from a variety of geologic media samples, such as cuttings, core samples, etc.03-17-2011
20130013209PREDICTING ANISOTROPIC SOURCE ROCK PROPERTIES FROM WELL DATA - Method for predicting physical properties of a source rock formation wherein an inclusion-based (01-10-2013
20130146282Estimation of Production Sweep Efficiency Utilizing Geophysical Data - Method for estimating fluid heterogeneity in a subsurface region from seismic wave attenuation or velocity dispersion that is either measured or extracted from geophysical data (06-13-2013
20140058678True-Amplitude Layer-Stripping in Fractured Media - Method for determining fracture orientation and fracture intensity in multiple fractured layers in the subsurface in a layer-stripping manner. Multi-component, multi-azimuth seismic data are required (02-27-2014
20140283609Systems and Methods For Determining Geologic Properties Using Acoustic Analysis - Systems and methods which determine geologic properties using acoustic analysis are shown. Acoustic signals are collected during processing (e.g., crushing, shearing, striking, compressing, etc.) of geologic media, such as rock samples, for determining geologic properties according to embodiments. The acoustic signals collected may include frequency information, amplitude information, time information, etc. which may be utilized in determining geologic properties, such as geologic media properties (e.g., mineralogy, porosity, permeability, sealing capacity, fracability, compressive strength, compressibility, Poisson's Ratio, Youngs Modulus, Bulk Modulus, Shear Modulus), geologic structure properties (e.g., lithology, seal quality, reservoir quality), geologic acoustic properties (e.g., acoustic logging effectiveness, acoustic response, natural or harmonic frequencies, etc.). Embodiments may be used to provide determination of geologic properties from a variety of geologic media samples, such as cuttings, core samples, etc.09-25-2014

Patent applications by Enru Liu, Sugar Land, TX US

Enru Liu, Sugarlalnd, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100326669METHOD FOR GENERATING ANISOTROPIC RESISTIVITY VOLUMES FROM SEISMIC AND LOG DATA USING A ROCK PHYSICS MODEL - A hydrocarbon exploration method is disclosed for generating anisotropic resistivity models of a subsurface reservoir from seismic and well data using a rock physics model. In one embodiment, the method comprises: selecting wells within a region of interest (12-30-2010

Fenghua Liu, Tomball, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090201764DOWN HOLE MUD SOUND SPEED MEASUREMENT BY USING ACOUSTIC SENSORS WITH DIFFERENTIATED STANDOFF - A method for determining a velocity of sound traveling in a fluid in a borehole, the method including: placing a logging instrument in the borehole, the instrument including a first acoustic transducer and a second acoustic transducer that are offset from each other in distance to a wall of the borehole, the first transducer adapted to emit a first acoustic wave that is reflected by the wall and the second acoustic transducer adapted to emit a second acoustic wave that is reflected by the wall; determining a difference between a travel time of the first acoustic wave and a travel time of the second acoustic wave; and calculating the velocity using the difference and the offset.08-13-2009

Haiming Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090013160DYNAMICALLY COMPOSING PROCESSOR CORES TO FORM LOGICAL PROCESSORS - A method, system and computer program product for dynamically composing processor cores to form logical processors. Processor cores are composable in that the processor cores are dynamically allocated to form a logical processor to handle a change in the operating status. Once a change in the operating status is detected, a mechanism may be triggered to recompose one or more processor cores into a logical processor to handle the change in the operating status. An analysis may be performed as to how one or more processor cores should be recomposed to handle the change in the operating status. After the analysis, the one or more processor cores are recomposed into the logical processor to handle the change in the operating status. By dynamically allocating the processor cores to handle the change in the operating status, performance and power efficiency is improved.01-08-2009
20110087845BURST-BASED CACHE DEAD BLOCK PREDICTION - The present disclosure generally relates to cache memory systems and/or techniques to identify dead cache blocks in cache memory systems. Example systems may include a cache memory that is accessible by a cache client. The cache memory may include a plurality of storage locations for a first cache block, with a most recently used position location in the cache memory. A cache controller may be configured to predict whether the first cache block stored in the cache memory is identified as a dead cache block based on a cache burst of the first cache block. The cache burst may comprise a first access of the first cache block by a cache client and any subsequent contiguous accesses of the first cache block following the first access by the cache client while the first cache block is in a most recently used position of the cache set.04-14-2011

Hanli Liu, Arlington, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160791PORCINE BILIARY TRACT IMAGING - The present invention includes apparatus and method to prevent surgical injury. The invention incorporates near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, which capitalizes on near infrared light's ability to penetrate deeply into tissues and spectroscopic capability to discern tissue's chemical properties. The present invention further characterized the NIR optical properties of bile containing structures as a clinically useful probe.06-24-2010
20100198080Optical Methods to Intraoperatively Detect Positive Prostate and Kidney Cancer Margins - The present invention includes using optical spectroscopy as an innovative technique for ex-vivo demonstration of renal and prostate tumors. The apparatus and methods disclosed herein demonstrate the ability of optical spectroscopy to reliably differentiate tumor from normal tissue in renal specimens.08-05-2010
20110319759OPTICALLY GUIDED NEEDLE BIOPSY SYSTEM USING MULTI-MODAL SPECTROSCOPY - The present invention includes an apparatus, system and method for detection of tissues, e.g., a cancer, by optical biopsy comprising: a motorized computer-controlled probe holder; a needle-like probe connected to and controlled by the motorized computer-controlled probe holder, the probe comprising an optical and an ultrasound detector; and one or more detector units capable of a broadband light reflectance spectroscopy, an auto fluorescence lifetime measurement, and auto fluorescence spectroscopy measurement.12-29-2011

Patent applications by Hanli Liu, Arlington, TX US

Harvey A. Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100285100COMPOSITIONS AND MEDICAL DEVICES FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF NITRIC OXIDE AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present disclosure describes compositions providing for controlled release of nitric oxide (NO) and methods for production of these compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions may include a biodegradable polymer and a nitric oxide-releasing material at least partially encapsulated by the biodegradable polymer. Nitric oxide-releasing materials may include, for example, diazeniumdiolates and nitric oxide contained within a zeolite, metal-organic framework or other porous material. In general, the compositions are spun into a porous fiber, which may be further annealed by heating in order to densify the fiber. Annealing may prolong the NO release profile. Medical devices containing the compositions described herein are also contemplated by the present disclosure. Medical devices include, for example, textiles, bandages and articles of clothing.11-11-2010

Henry Liu, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090106064System and Method for Reduction of Cost of Ownership for Wireless Communication Networks - Systems and methods to assist wireless telecom service providers to determine the optimal core network evolution plan in a network planning time period. Total cost of ownership of wireless core networks is generally modeled to include capital expenditure, customer acquisition and retention cost, network operational cost and staffing and engineering cost. The total cost of ownership model is used to determine the optimal core network evolution plan at different layers of the core networks, which are modeled as a number of abstract networks in mathematical terms. A core network evolution optimization algorithm determines the optimal number of core network configurations and when to deploy the configurations in the planning period in order to minimize the total cost of ownership. A multi-level serving area optimization algorithm determines an optimal core network configuration at a given point of time.04-23-2009

Hsing-Pang Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100232260ELECTROMAGNETIC SEISMOLOGY VIBRATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are embodiments of an electromagnetic system that can be used to replace the traditional hydraulic oil systems that actuate mass movement. The embodiments described herein provide wide frequency range operation, ground force application with high fidelity, and low environmental impact. Embodiments described herein can be used for seismic exploration and vibroseis applications, among other uses.09-16-2010

Huitao Liu, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080220756METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SERVICE AVAILABILITY TO MULTI-MODE TERMINALS IN DIFFERENT ACCESS NETWORKS - Method and system to provide service availability to multi-mode terminals in different access networks is presented. In an embodiment, a computer-readable medium includes instructions that when executed, cause the computer to automatically enable first call forwarding prior to a wireless multi-mode communication terminal access change from a first communication network to a second communication network, where first calls are redirected from a first directory number of the first communication network to a second directory number of the second communication network. The computer-readable medium also includes additional instructions that when executed, cause the computer to automatically disable second call forwarding subsequent to the wireless multi-mode communication terminal access change when the second call forwarding conflicts with the enabled first call forwarding. The second call forwarding includes redirecting incoming second calls to a first directory number of the first communication network.09-11-2008
20080254834Apparatus and Method of Securing Private Content Stored in a Memory - Apparatus and a method of securing private content stored in a memory are presented. A terminal includes a memory to store private content. The terminal also includes a security function to compare a private content identifier with a smart card identifier that includes MSISDN information associated with the smart card, to produce a comparison result. The security function grants the smart card access to the private content when the first comparison result is positive.10-16-2008
20110177843Apparatus and Method of Securing Private Content Stored in a Memory - Apparatus and a method of securing private content stored in a memory are presented. A terminal includes a memory configured to store a private content identifier associated with private content. The private content identifier includes a mobile station integrated services digital network number of a smart card associated with a user that is authorized to access the private content. A particular smart card includes a smart card identifier associated with the particular smart card. The terminal also includes a security function configured to perform a comparison of the private content identifier to the smart card identifier and to deny access to the private content when a result of the comparison is negative.07-21-2011
20120172000Apparatus 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. A terminal includes a memory configured to store a private content identifier associated with private content. The private content identifier includes international mobile subscriber identity information of a smart card associated with a user that is authorized to access the private content. A particular smart card includes a smart card identifier associated with the particular smart card. The terminal also includes a security function configured to perform a comparison of the private content identifier to the smart card identifier and to grant access to the private content when a result of the comparison is positive.07-05-2012
20130137485Apparatus 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. A terminal includes a memory configured to store private content and a private content identifier associated with the private content. The private content identifier includes secure and non-user editable information. The terminal also includes a security function configured to perform a comparison of the private content identifier to a smart card identifier of a smart card accessible to the security function. The security function is further configured to grant or deny access to the private content based on a result of the comparison.05-30-2013
20150017957DISTINCTIVE RING TONES PROMPTED BY CALL URGENCY AND CONTEXT - A method includes receiving, at an application server, information related to a call from a calling device to a called device. The method further includes determining, at the application server, a designation of the calling device. The method further includes sending a prompt to the calling device from the application server. The prompt is a request for information related to urgency of the call, where the prompt corresponds to a first prompt when the designation is a first designation and the prompt corresponds to a second prompt when the designation is a second designation. The method further includes receiving a response to the prompt at the application server and modifying a call setup message based on the response.01-15-2015

Patent applications by Huitao Liu, Round Rock, TX US

Jane Qian Liu, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100110527THERMAL CONDUCTION BY ENCAPSULATION - A packaged electronic device includes a substrate with an upper surface interrupted by a well formed in the substrate. The well has a substrate bottom surface and a substrate sidewall. An electronic device is located in the well over the substrate bottom surface and has a device top surface and a device sidewall. A trench is bounded by the substrate bottom surface, the substrate sidewall and the device sidewall. An encapsulant at least partially fills the trench and contacts the substrate sidewall and the device sidewall. The encapsulant has a first elevation on the substrate sidewall with respect to the substrate bottom surface and a second elevation on the substrate device sidewall with respect to the substrate bottom surface that is at least about 35% greater than the first elevation.05-06-2010

Jerry Liu, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080248971METHOD FOR PROVIDING MICROARRAYS - An interactive method of providing an array of nucleic acid sequences in which a remote user enters a query to generate a listing of desired sequence probes, which are then selected and returned to the host for use in producing a custom microarray designed by a remote user.10-09-2008

Jia-Hau Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090085619POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MONITORS - The single chip microcontroller unit includes a processing unit having normal power mode of operation and a low power mode of operation. Analog circuitry and digital circuitry are connected to the processing unit. Monitoring circuitry determines if a chip supply voltage level exceeds a threshold level necessary to maintain operation of the digital circuitry.04-02-2009
20090085651SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF BAND GAP VOLTAGE GENERATOR - An apparatus comprises a band gap voltage generator circuit for generating a band gap voltage. A temperature invariant current generator is located within the band gap voltage generator circuit for generating a temperature invariant current. A temperature invariant current correction circuit is located within the band gap voltage generator circuit and adjusts the output voltage responsive to the temperature invariant current without altering temperature characteristics of the temperature invariant current.04-02-2009
20090089605POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MONITORS - The single chip microcontroller unit includes a processing unit having normal power mode of operation and a low power mode of operation. Analog circuitry and digital circuitry are connected to the processing unit. A power management unit controls power operations of the processing unit, the analog circuitry and the digital circuitry. Power monitoring circuitry provides power control signals to the power management unit. The power monitoring circuitry further includes a system voltage monitoring circuit for generating a system voltage control signal responsive to a system voltage level with respect to a predetermined level. The power monitoring circuitry also includes a supply monitoring circuit for determining if a chip supply voltage level exceeds a threshold level.04-02-2009
20100328199LCD CONTROLLER WITH BYPASS MODE - An LCD controller includes a charge pump circuit for generating a charge voltage responsive to an external voltage and a clock signal. An oscillator generates the clock signal responsive to at least one bias voltage. The oscillator has a high power mode of operation and a low power mode of operation. Bias circuitry for applies the at least one bias voltage to the oscillator. The at least one bias voltage is applied to the oscillator from an external source in the high power mode of operation and the at least one bias voltage is applied to the oscillator from a source within the oscillator in the low power mode of operation. An LCD driver voltage circuit generates a plurality of LCD driver voltages for driving segments of an LCD display responsive to the charge voltage.12-30-2010
20100328286LCD CONTROLLER WITH OSCILLATOR PREBIAS CONTROL - An LCD controller includes a charge pump circuit for generating a charge voltage responsive to an external voltage and a clock signal. An oscillator generates the clock signal responsive to at least one bias voltage. The oscillator has a high power mode of operation and a low power mode of operation. Bias circuitry for applies the at least one bias voltage to the oscillator. The at least one bias voltage is applied to the oscillator from an external source in the high power mode of operation and the at least one bias voltage is applied to the oscillator from a source within the oscillator in the low power mode of operation. An LCD driver voltage circuit generates a plurality of LCD driver voltages for driving segments of an LCD display responsive to the charge voltage.12-30-2010
20100328295SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LCD LOOP CONTROL - An LCD controller includes a charge pump for generating a charge voltage responsive to an external voltage and a clock signal. The controller further includes an oscillator for generating the clock signal responsive to an oscillator control signal. An LCD driver voltage circuit generates a plurality of LCD driver voltages for driving segments of an associated LCD display. A loop control circuit within the LCD controller monitors an LCD driver voltage from the LCD driver voltage circuit and generates the oscillator control signal responsive thereto to enable and disable the oscillator.12-30-2010
20110157140VOLTAGE CONTROL ON N-WELLS IN MULTI-VOLTAGE ENVIRONMENTS - An output pad control logic comprises an output buffer including a plurality of transistors connected to drive signals for an output pad. Each of the plurality of transistors includes an n-well. An n-well generator connects a first voltage to the n-wells of the plurality of transistors of the output buffer in a first mode of operation when a system rail voltage exceeds a pad voltage applied to the output pad. The n-well generator connects the pad voltage to the n-wells of the plurality of transistors of the output buffer in a second mode of operation when the pad voltage applied to the output buffer exceeds the system rail voltage. A switching circuit is responsive to at least one control signal to connect the system rail voltage as the first voltage when the output pad is not driving an LCD display and to connect a larger of the system rail voltage and an LCD drive voltage as the first voltage when the output pad is driving the LCD display.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Jia-Hau Liu, Austin, TX US

Jianchang Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090295792VIRTUAL PETROLEUM SYSTEM - A method of rendering three dimensional visualizations of two dimensional geophysical data includes converting each of a plurality of two dimensional data sets into a respective two dimensional image using two dimensional geological modeling and displaying the two dimensional images in a three dimensional space, the two dimensional images being located within the three dimensional space based on spatial relationships between locations from which the two dimensional data sets originate. An embodiment includes a system for performing the method.12-03-2009
20090299703VIRTUAL PETROLEUM SYSTEM - A method of stochastically modeling a plurality of litho-facies within a formation includes defining a fades classification for each of a top and a base of the formation, dividing the formation into a plurality of layers, and interpolating classifications for each of the plurality of layers, based on the defined facies classification for the top and the base, wherein the interpolating includes a random variation component.12-03-2009
20090299709VIRTUAL PETROLEUM SYSTEM - An integrated system for management, visualization and analysis of geophysical and geological data includes an input module, to accept data pertaining to a geological region, modeling modules to model physical, geophysical and/or geological properties of the geological region based on the data, an interface module, operable to input parameters and to select portions of the input data for use by the modeling modules, and a data management module, to receive data from the input module and provide data to the modeling modules. When a change in data is received by the input module or a change in parameters received by the interface module, the data management module invokes the modeling modules for re-processing in accordance therewith. A display module creates graphical displays based on the modeled properties of the geological region and updates the graphical displays in accordance with the re-processing.12-03-2009
20090299710VIRTUAL PETROLEUM SYSTEM - A method of modeling a salt history for a geologic region containing a salt formation includes defining initial geometry of salt volume and sediment volume in three dimensions, changing geometry of the salt top and maintain the geometries of a top of the sediment and a base of the salt formation for a plurality of time steps, and for each change of geometry, conserving a volume of salt and a volume of sediment. The method includes initially constraining a geometry of the base of the salt during the changing geometry of the salt and sediment volumes, modeling geological activity in the geologic region and modifying the base of the salt formation during a time of the time steps, and modifying the volumes in accordance with the modeled geological activity.12-03-2009

Jiarui Liu, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100193685Miniature Neutron Generator for Active Nuclear Materials Detection - This miniature neutron generator is for active detection of highly enriched uranium using a movable detection system. It is a small size, lightweight, low power consumption neutron generator with ease of operation and maintenance. The detector is based on a simplified ion source and ion transport system.08-05-2010

Jia-Rui Liu, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100301196 PORTABLE/MOBILE FISSIBLE MATERIAL DETECTOR AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A portable and/or mobile detector for highly enriched uranium (HEU) and weapon grade plutonium (WGPu) is disclosed the detects HEU and/or WGPu based on neutron induced fission of a portion of the HEU and/or WGPu and detecting delayed neutron and/or γ-rays emission from delayed neutron emitters formed from the induced fission reactions.12-02-2010

Jinshui Liu, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100325674Method of Reducing the Number of Real-Time Video Transcodings with Adaptive Sourcing - An apparatus comprising a video transcoding engine (VTE), a video source storage (VSS) coupled to the VTE, a network engine (NE) coupled to the VTE and in communications with a plurality of user devices, and a media management system (MMS) coupled to the VTE, the VSS, and the NE, and in communications with the user devices, wherein the VSS comprises an original video source (OVS) and an adaptive video source (AVS) that corresponds to the same video content, and wherein the AVS comprises a content format that is more frequently delivered to the user devices than a plurality of other delivered content formats of the video content other than the OVS.12-23-2010
20100328057Method and Apparatus for Electric Powered Vehicle Recharging Safety - An apparatus comprising a charging pin in a recharging inlet of an electric powered vehicle (EPV) recharging inlet, a ground pin in the recharging inlet and substantially parallel to the charging pin, a safety pin in the recharging inlet and substantially parallel to the charging pin and the ground pin, an electric power source coupled to the safety pin, and a control circuit coupled to the electric power source and the safety pin, wherein the length of the safety pin extended in the recharging inlet is substantially shorter than the length of the ground pin and longer than the length of the charging pin.12-30-2010
20110064086Fiber Channel over Ethernet and Fiber Channel Switching Based on Ethernet Switch Fabrics - An apparatus comprising a Converged Port Controller (CPC) comprising a plurality of first ports and a plurality of second ports, and an Ethernet Switch Fabric (ESF) coupled to the second ports, wherein the CPC is configured to receive a plurality of Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) frames on the first ports, modify at least some of the FCoE frames, thereby producing modified FCoE frames, and transmit the FCoE frames on the second ports. An apparatus comprising at least one processor configured to implement a method comprising receiving a plurality of FCoE frames, a plurality of Fiber Channel (FC) frames, and a plurality of Ethernet frames, modifying the FCoE frames, thereby producing modified FCoE frames, encapsulating the FC frames in an Ethernet format, thereby producing a plurality of second FCoE frames, and switching the modified FCoE frames, the second FCoE frames, and the Ethernet frames using an Ethernet switch fabric.03-17-2011
20120327597Hybrid Cooling Design for Modular Systems - A system and method for chassis cooling is provided. A preferred embodiment comprises an orthogonal backplane along with a hybrid cooling air flow. One air flow is routed horizontally through aligned and suitable openings on the backplane, vertically over components to be cooled, and horizontally out of the chassis. A second air flow is routed horizontally over components and through aligned and suitable openings on the backplane before it is routed horizontally out of the chassis.12-27-2012
20130229656Method and Apparatus for Electric Powered Vehicle Recharging Safety - An apparatus comprising a charging pin in a recharging inlet of an electric powered vehicle (EPV) recharging inlet, a ground pin in the recharging inlet and substantially parallel to the charging pin, a safety pin in the recharging inlet and substantially parallel to the charging pin and the ground pin, an electric power source coupled to the safety pin, and a control circuit coupled to the electric power source and the safety pin, wherein the length of the safety pin extended in the recharging inlet is substantially shorter than the length of the ground pin and longer than the length of the charging pin.09-05-2013
20130241724Method and Apparatus for Electric Powered Vehicle Recharging Safety - An apparatus comprising a charging pin in a recharging inlet of an electric powered vehicle (EPV) recharging inlet, a ground pin in the recharging inlet and substantially parallel to the charging pin, a safety pin in the recharging inlet and substantially parallel to the charging pin and the ground pin, an electric power source coupled to the safety pin, and a control circuit coupled to the electric power source and the safety pin, wherein the length of the safety pin extended in the recharging inlet is substantially shorter than the length of the ground pin and longer than the length of the charging pin.09-19-2013
20140281040Namespace Access Control in NVM Express PCIe NVM with SR-IOV - A method implemented by a non-volatile memory (NVM) controller comprising obtaining a NVM express (NVMe) command comprising a namespace identifier (NSID) from a host memory via a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) function, determining a mapping between the PCIe function and a namespace identified by the NSID based on a data structure stored in a PCIe memory address space, and accessing the namespace based on the mapping between the PCIe function and the namespace.09-18-2014
20150089328Flex Erasure Coding of Controllers of Primary Hard Disk Drives Controller - System and method embodiments are provided for managing storage systems. In an embodiment, a storage system includes an over-provisioned redundant array of independent disks (RAID); and a flexible erasure coding controller coupled to the RAID, the controller comprising a flexible exclusive-or engine configured to provide erasure coding for the over-provisioned RAID using M-parity convolution codes.03-26-2015

Patent applications by Jinshui Liu, Plano, TX US

Jinsong Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090286847ONCOGENIC RAS-SPECIFIC CYTOTOXIC COMPOUND AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention provide for methods and compositions comprising an Oncorasin, such as 1-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (oncrasin-1) and/or its analogs or derivatives.11-19-2009

Jonathan Liu, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090120634Method for Tomographic Inversion by Matrix Transformation - Method for reducing instability and increasing computational efficiency in tomographic inversion for velocity model building. A system of tomographic equations is developed for a uniform grid. A non-uniform parameterization is found for which a linear mapping exists between the space of the uniform grid and the space of the non-uniform grid. The matrix that relates velocity to the tomographic data in the non-uniform representation is then given by the matrix product of the corresponding matrix in the uniform grid representation and the mapping matrix. Inversion can then be performed for the non-uniform parameterization on a smaller, more stable matrix.05-14-2009
20150019180Model Replacement in a Local Region by Inversion - Method for reconstructing a local region (01-15-2015

J. Ping Liu, Arlington, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100054981MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES, BULK NANOCOMPOSITE MAGNETS, AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for magnetic nanoparticles and bulk nanocomposite magnets.03-04-2010
20140345424MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES, BULK NANOCOMPOSITE MAGNETS, AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for magnetic nanoparticles and bulk nanocomposite magnets.11-27-2014

Patent applications by J. Ping Liu, Arlington, TX US

Kaiping Liu, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080210976Semiconductor Device Having an Implanted Precipitate Region and a Method of Manufacture Therefor - The present invention provides a semiconductor device, a method of manufacture therefor and an integrated circuit including the same. The semiconductor device 09-04-2008
20100022062TRANSITOR HAVING A GERMANIUM IMPLANT REGION LOCATED THEREIN AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFOR - The present invention provides a transistor 01-28-2010
20120241829Low Leakage Capacitor for Analog Floating-Gate Integrated Circuits - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, and includes portions serving as a transistor gate electrode, a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor, and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad.09-27-2012
20130130450LOW LEAKAGE CAPACITOR FOR ANALOG FLOATING-GATE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, and includes portions serving as a transistor gate electrode, a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor, and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad.05-23-2013
20130334659Multiple Depth Vias In An Integrated Circuit - An integrated circuit with vias with different depths stopping on etch stop layers with different thicknesses. A method of simultaneously etching vias with different depths without causing etch damage to the material being contacted by the vias.12-19-2013
20140001526Analog Floating-Gate Capacitor with Improved Data Retention in a Silicided Integrated Circuit01-02-2014
20140295631ANALOG FLOATING-GATE CAPACITOR WITH IMPROVED DATA RETENTION IN A SILICIDED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, and includes portions serving as a transistor gate electrode, a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor, and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. A silicide-block film comprised of a layer of silicon dioxide underlying a top layer of silicon nitride blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit, such as polysilicon-to-metal capacitors, are silicide-clad. Following silicidation, a capacitor dielectric is deposited over the remaining polysilicon structures, followed by formation of an upper metal plate.10-02-2014

Patent applications by Kaiping Liu, Plano, TX US

Kefeng Liu, Arlington, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100109932TERMINATION OF EDGES OF A PARABOLIC REFLECTOR IN A COMPACT RANGE - Embodiments include an anechoic chamber lined with absorber to absorb electromagnetic energy incident upon the absorber and reflector edge interfaces. The chamber comprises a reflector to reflect waves from a source to form a substantially plane wave field in a test zone within the chamber. In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the reflector extends to the interior walls, floor and ceiling of the chamber. The outer periphery of the reflector is embedded in the absorber in some embodiments.05-06-2010

Lumei Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100176031POROUS SOLIDS, SELECTIVE SEPARATIONS, REMOVAL OF SULFUR COMPOUNDS, ADSORPTION - Crystals of [VOBDC](H07-15-2010
20130123560POROUS SOLIDS, SELECTIVE SEPARATIONS, REMOVAL OF SULFUR COMPOUNDS, ADSORPTION - Crystals of [VOBDC](H05-16-2013

Lun-Kuang Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090270651Methanol carbonylation system having absorber with multiple solvent options - A methanol carbonylation system 10-29-2009
20130096341Methanol Carbonylation System with Multiple Absorber Feed Options - A methanol carbonylation system 04-18-2013

Patent applications by Lun-Kuang Liu, Houston, TX US

Mangyuan Patrick Liu, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206782Methods for Determining the Bivalency of Protein and Antibody Therapeutics - The invention provides methods and kits for detecting or quantitating intact bivalent antibody molecules in a sample and distinguishing those molecules from monovalent fragments.08-28-2008

Meng-Yuan "patrick" Liu, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261249Detecting and Quantifying Host Cell Proteins in Recombinant Protein Products - A single-step immunoassay method, kit, and reagents for detecting and quantifying contaminant host cell proteins in a recombinant protein sample are described. The method includes the step of adding to immobilized medium comprising a capture reagent including anti-host cell protein antibodies, both the recombinant protein sample and a detection reagent comprising anti-host cell protein antibodies and a detectable moeity. The recombinant protein sample and two reagents are added simultaneously. This single-step format provides greater interaction between the capture antibody, the contaminant host cell proteins that may be present in the recombinant protein sample, and the detection antibody. By providing the opportunity for both antibodies and HCPs to interact at the same time, the one step format allows the formation of the “capture antibody-HCP-detection antibody” complex with all possible HCPs present. Thus, the HCP assay sensitivity is significantly improved, and the possibility of a false negative is significantly reduced. In addition, the one step format shortens the assay turnaround time and provides a convenient tool for measuring the HCP in the product during the course of the entire purification procedure. Quality control of the process is increased and the protein purification efficiency during process development can be measured.10-23-2008

Mingyao Liu, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090259054Methods and Compositions for the Treatment of Angiogenesis and Macular Degeneration - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of angiogenesis and macular degeneration. In preferred embodiments, the invention relates to the field of eye health. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the prevention and treatment of angiogenesis by administering compounds disclosed herein. In further embodiments, the invention relates to the prevention and treatment of macular degeneration by administering compounds disclosed herein. In still further embodiments, the invention relates to methods and compositions comprising gambogic acid and gambogic acid derivatives.10-15-2009

Peichum Peter Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090094388DMA Completion Mechanism - An apparatus and a computer program product are provided for completing a plurality of (direct memory access) DMA commands in a computer system. It is determined whether the DMA commands are chained together as a list DMA command. Upon a determination that the DMA commands are chained together as a list DMA command, it is also determined whether a current list element of the list DMA command is fenced. Upon a determination that the current list element is not fenced, a next list element is fetched and processed before the current list element has been completed.04-09-2009

Patent applications by Peichum Peter Liu, Austin, TX US

Peichun P. Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080228974Design Structure for a Livelock Resolution Circuit - A design structure for a livelock resolution circuit is provided. When a bus unit detects a timeout condition, or potential timeout condition, the bus unit activates a livelock resolution request signal. A livelock resolution unit receives livelock resolution requests from the bus units and signals an attention to a control processor. The control processor performs actions to attempt to resolve the livelock condition. Once a bus unit that issued a livelock resolution request has managed to successfully issue its command, it deactivates its livelock resolution request. If all livelock resolution request signals are deactivated, then the control processor instructs the bus and all bus units to resume normal activity. On the other hand, if the control processor determines that a predetermined amount of time passes without any progress being made, it determines that a hang condition has occurred.09-18-2008
20080244200System for Communicating Command Parameters Between a Processor and a Memory Flow Controller - A system and method for communicating command parameters between a processor and a memory flow controller are provided. The system and method make use of a channel interface as the primary mechanism for communicating between the processor and a memory flow controller. The channel interface provides channels for communicating with processor facilities, memory flow control facilities, machine state registers, and external processor interrupt facilities, for example. These channels may be designated as blocking or non-blocking. With blocking channels, when no data is available to be read from the corresponding registers, or there is no space available to write to the corresponding registers, the processor is placed in a low power “stall” state. The processor is automatically awakened, via communication across the blocking channel, when data becomes available or space is freed. Thus, the channels of the present invention permit the processor to stay in a low power state.10-02-2008
20090164682Livelock Resolution - A mechanism is provided for resolving livelock conditions in a multiple processor data processing system. When a bus unit detects a timeout condition, or potential timeout condition, the bus unit activates a livelock resolution request signal. A livelock resolution unit receives livelock resolution requests from the bus units and signals an attention to a control processor. The control processor performs actions to attempt to resolve the livelock condition. Once a bus unit that issued a livelock resolution request has managed to successfully issue its command, it deactivates its livelock resolution request. If all livelock resolution request signals are deactivated, then the control processor instructs the bus and all bus units to resume normal activity. On the other hand, if the control processor determines that a predetermined amount of time passes without any progress being made, it determines that a hang condition has occurred.06-25-2009

Patent applications by Peichun P. Liu, Austin, TX US

Peichun Peter Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090077322System and Method for Getllar Hit Cache Line Data Forward Via Data-Only Transfer Protocol Through BEB Bus - A system and method for using a data-only transfer protocol to store atomic cache line data in a local storage area is presented. A processing engine includes an atomic cache and a local storage. When the processing engine encounters a request to transfer cache line data from the atomic cache to the local storage (e.g., GETTLAR command), the processing engine utilizes a data-only transfer protocol to pass cache line data through the external bus node and back to the processing engine. The data-only transfer protocol comprises a data phase and does not include a prior command phase or snoop phase due to the fact that the processing engine communicates to the bus node instead of an entire computer system when the processing engine sends a data request to transfer data to itself.03-19-2009
20110246695CONTROLLING BANDWIDTH RESERVATIONS METHOD AND APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus which operates to substantially evenly distribute commands and/or data packets issued from a managed program or other entity over a given time period. The even distribution of these commands or data packets minimizes congestion in critical resources such as memory, I/O devices and/or the bus for transferring the data between source and destination. Any unmanaged commands or data packets are treated as in conventional technology.10-06-2011

Patent applications by Peichun Peter Liu, Austin, TX US

Qinghua Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090215648Rapid subcloning using site-specific recombination - The present invention provides compositions, including vectors, and methods for the rapid subcloning of nucleic acid sequences in vivo and in vitro. In particular, the invention provides vectors used to contain a gene of interest that comprise a sequence-specific recombinase target site. These vectors are used to rapidly transfer the gene or genes of interest into any vector that contains a sequence-specific recombinase target site located downstream of a regulatory element so that the gene of interest may be regulated.08-27-2009

Qingyun Liu, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100202777Mechanism to dectect an unstable wavelength channel and limit its impact on a ROADM network - A system and method for limiting the impact of an unstable wavelength on other wavelengths in a reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) network are disclosed. The method generally comprises measuring optical channel power at prescribed time intervals; for each measurement of channel power falling outside a predefined threshold, recording a threshold crossing event; comparing the recorded threshold crossing events to stored criteria indicative of an unstable wavelength channel; and removing an unstable wavelength from the ROADM network if the threshold crossing events exceed the stored criteria.08-12-2010

Qingyun Liu, The Woodlands, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090005381METHODS OF TREATING SEROTONIN-MEDIATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Methods are disclosed for treating serotonin-mediated diseases and disorders, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof.01-01-2009
20090005382METHODS OF USING AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING TRYPTOPHAN HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS - Methods and compositions comprising tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitors are disclosed. Particular methods are directed at reducing or avoiding serotonin-mediated adverse effects associated with some drugs.01-01-2009
20090029993METHODS OF AFFECTING GASTROINTESTINAL TRANSIT AND GASTRIC EMPTYING, AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL THEREIN - Methods and compounds are disclosed for affecting gastrointestinal motility and gastric emptying, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof.01-29-2009
20100280054MULTICYCLIC AMINO ACID DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Compounds of formulae I and II are disclosed, as well as compositions comprising them and methods of their use to treat, prevent and manage serotonin-mediated diseases and disorders:11-04-2010
20100317664METHODS OF AFFECTING GASTROINTESTINAL TRANSIT AND GASTRIC EMPTYING, AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL THEREIN - Methods and compounds are disclosed for affecting gastrointestinal motility and gastric emptying, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof12-16-2010
20110263601METHODS OF TREATING ULCERATIVE COLITIS - Methods are disclosed for treating ulcerative colitis and related diseases and disorders, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof.10-27-2011
20120157484TRYPTOPHAN HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of formulae I and II are disclosed, as well as compositions comprising them and methods of their use to treat, prevent and manage serotonin-mediated diseases and disorders:06-21-2012

Patent applications by Qingyun Liu, The Woodlands, TX US

Qui Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110104124MESODERMAL-LIKE CELL POPULATION FOR TREATING ISCHEMIA IN MAMMALS - Compositions containing an effective amount of mesodermal-like multipotent mammalian mononuclear cells that express both CD34 and M-cadherin cell surface markers are used for preventing, treating or reducing the severity of tissue ischemia or an ischemia associated disorder in a mammal. Such uses may include repopulating an in vivo site with new myocytes and/or vascularizing an ischemic or adjacent tissue. Detection of the level and/or distribution of CD3405-05-2011

Su Liu, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080222149Collation Regression Testing - A method, data processing system, and computer usable code are provided for collation regression testing. Collation elements are extracted from a locale seed file into an element list. A sorted list is generated from the element list both in a released product and an updated product that is being validated. A comparison is performed of the two lists to produce test results indicating a passing or failing of the collation produced by the updated product as compared to the released product.09-11-2008
20090103809INPUT METHOD TRANSFORM - Illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, a data processing system and a computer program product for transforming character data input between a first writing system and a second writing system. The computer implemented method comprises receiving character data input of a first writing system and ensuring the character data input contains normalized characters. A predefined transform is selected based on the character data input of the first writing system and output to a second writing system to transform the normalized characters of the first writing system to character data output of the second writing system, and providing the character data output to a display process.04-23-2009
20110270602Opening A Message Catalog File For a Language That Is Not Installed - A first computer system sends a request to a second computer system. The second computer system determines that the first computer system utilizes a message catalog file that is not installed on the second computer system. As a result, the second computer system sends a catalog request that requests the message catalog file. The second computer system receives the message catalog file and sends a response message from the second computer system to the first computer system using the received message catalog file.11-03-2011
20110313902Budget Management in a Compute Cloud - A mechanism is provided for managing a budget for a customer in a compute cloud. A cloud budget manager calculates charges for usage of compute cloud resources by each of the customer's services associated with the customer from a beginning of a time period to a current time thereby forming calculated charges. The cloud budget manager estimates charges for a remaining time in the time period thereby forming estimated charges. The cloud budget manager determines whether a sum of the calculated charges and the estimated charges exceeds an allocated budget. The cloud budget manager implements a policy in a plurality of policies that adjusts the level of services of the customer in order to fall within the allocated budget in real time in response to a determination that the sum of the calculated charges and the estimated charges exceeds the allocated budget.12-22-2011
20120124067User Identifier Management - The different illustrative embodiments provide a method, computer program product, and apparatus for managing user identifiers presented in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In an illustrative embodiment, a determination is made whether the new user identifier matches an existing user identifier according to a policy for a minimum degree of character variation between the new user identifier and the existing user identifier responsive to receiving a request to store a new user identifier. The request to store the new user identifier is rejected responsive to a determination that the new user identifier matches the existing user identifier according to the policy. The request is approved responsive to an absence of a determination that the new user identifier matches the existing user identifier according to the policy.05-17-2012
20120137218Method to Automatically Display Filenames Encoded in Multiple Code Sets - A computer implemented method, computer program product, and computer system for viewing content encoded in at least one code set and stored in a file system. A computer identifies a unified code set covering all characters used in the file system. The computer, responsive to a user input to view the content, determines whether the content is wholly encoded in the unified code set. The computer, responsive to determining that the code set is not wholly encoded in the unified code set, converts encoding of the content to the unified code set to form converted content. The computer displays the converted content.05-31-2012
20120203542Opening A Message Catalog File For a Language That Is Not Installed - A first computer system sends a request to a second computer system. The second computer system determines that the first computer system utilizes a message catalog file that is not installed on the second computer system. As a result, the second computer system sends a catalog request that requests the message catalog file. The second computer system receives the message catalog file and sends a response message from the second computer system to the first computer system using the received message catalog file.08-09-2012
20120209866User Identifier Management - The different illustrative embodiments provide a method for managing user identifiers presented in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. In an illustrative embodiment, a determination is made whether the new user identifier matches an existing user identifier according to a policy for a minimum degree of character variation between the new user identifier and the existing user identifier responsive to receiving a request to store a new user identifier. The request to store the new user identifier is rejected responsive to a determination that the new user identifier matches the existing user identifier according to the policy. The request is approved responsive to an absence of a determination that the new user identifier matches the existing user identifier according to the policy.08-16-2012
20120331033ENHANCING ONLINE QUERYING SERVICE USING CLIENT MEMORIZATION - Provided are techniques for transmitting a first query from a query agent in a client computing device to an answering agent in a server computing device; receiving, at the query agent from the answering agent, a first response to the first query; saving the first query in conjunction with the first response in a computer readable storage medium; intercepting, by a query service agent, a second query from the query agent to the answering agent; correlating the second query to the first query; and transmitting to the query agent from the query service agent the first response in response to the second query.12-27-2012
20130027406System And Method For Improved Font Substitution With Character Variant Replacement - Text is presented at a computer system in a font that lacks a visual representation for a character by substituting the visual representation of a variant of the character in the text. For example, a character having a Unicode code point is associated with variants in a character variant table, each variant having a code point different from the character. In one embodiment, if text calls for presentation of the character in a font not supported by a computer system, a variant is selected that supports the font and a graphical representation of the variant is substituted for the character.01-31-2013
20130174027Rule-Based Locale Definition Generation for a New or Customized Locale Support - An approach is provided in which a computer system receives a selection of a first set of information included on a first page of data. The computer system generates a locale package that includes one or more display format parameters that correspond to the format of the selected information. In turn, the computer system subsequently displays a second set of information on a second page of data based upon the one or more display format parameters included in the generated locale package.07-04-2013
20130174136Detecting, Compiling, and Updating a New Locale Object in Real Time - An approach is provided in which a computer system receives a request to utilize a locale package for which to display information on a display. The computer system determines that the locale package is not installed on the computer system's operating system and, as such, sends a request to a locale service for a locale source file. The computer system receives the locale source file from the locale service and utilizes the received locale source file to generate the locale package. In turn, the computer system installs the generated locale package on the operating system.07-04-2013
20130275403Search Improvement Using Historic Code Points Associated with Characters - A mechanism is provided for improving search results. A user query is analyzed to identify a set of characters in the user query and an encoding code point associated with each character. A determination is made as to whether any of the encoding code points exist within a historic code point table. Responsive to at least one encoding code point existing within the historic code point table, all code points associated with each identified encoding code point in the user query are retrieved from the historic code point table. A modified user query is then created that utilizes the encoding code points of the user query and the code points from the historic code point table. The modified user query is then executed.10-17-2013
20130346063Dynamic Translation Substitution - Mechanisms are provided for translating messages output by processes associated with the data processing system. Language based user activities occurring via a data processing system are tracked and automatically analyzed to determine a relative priority ordering of one or more languages used by a user performing the user activities. A sequence of preferred language translation substitutions is generated for outputting messages based on results of the analysis and is automatically applied to a received message from a process associated with the data processing system to generate a translated message using one of the preferred language translation substitutions in the sequence of preferred language translation substitutions. The translated message is output via an output device of the data processing system.12-26-2013
20130346064Dynamic Translation Substitution - Mechanisms are provided for translating messages output by processes associated with the data processing system. Language based user activities occurring via a data processing system are tracked and automatically analyzed to determine a relative priority ordering of one or more languages used by a user performing the user activities. A sequence of preferred language translation substitutions is generated for outputting messages based on results of the analysis and is automatically applied to a received message from a process associated with the data processing system to generate a translated message using one of the preferred language translation substitutions in the sequence of preferred language translation substitutions. The translated message is output via an output device of the data processing system.12-26-2013
20140035764CODE SET CONVERSION MANAGEMENT OPTIMIZATION - A management module registers a request to convert code from a first code set to a second code set, identifies a code set converter (CSC), determines whether a most recently used CSC is the identified CSC and, in response to determining that the most recently used CSC is not the identified CSC, locates a user-preferred CSC pool comprising a subset of locally stored CSCs each corresponding to a preference index. The management module, in response to determining that the identified CSC is located within the user-preferred CSC pool, searches the user-preferred CSC pool for the identified CSC, loads the identified CSC, initiates the identified CSC that converts the code from the first code set to the second code set, modifies usage data for the identified CSC, and orders the user-preferred CSC pool based on a preference index for each CSC stored in the CSC pool.02-06-2014
20140108454ENHANCING ONLINE QUERYING SERVICE USING CLIENT MEMORIZATION - Provided are techniques for transmitting a first query from a query agent in a client computing device to an answering agent in a server computing device; receiving, at the query agent from the answering agent, a first response to the first query; saving the first query in conjunction with the first response in a computer readable storage medium; intercepting, by a query service agent, a second query from the query agent to the answering agent; correlating the second query to the first query; and transmitting to the query agent from the query service agent the first response in response to the second query.04-17-2014
20140201573DEFECT ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR ERROR IMPACT REDUCTION - An apparatus includes a network interface, memory, and a processor. The processor is coupled with the network interface and memory. The processor is configured to analyze a first set of data associated with a plurality of data sources. Analyzing the first set of data associated with the plurality of data sources determines a plurality of relationships among the first set of data. The processor is configured to store indications of the plurality of relationships among the first set of data. An indication of a relationship indicates a possible software defect. The processor is configured to generate rules based, at least in part, on the first set of data associated with a plurality of data sources. A rule indicates a possible software defect.07-17-2014
20140361975MANAGEMENT OF INPUT METHODS - Embodiments of a system and method are disclosed concerning the management of a plurality input methods on a computer. The input method may define how input from a human interface device is interpreted by a receiving application. The method may include locating one or more input method factors. The method may also include determining a numerical score of the input method factor using a metric of the input method factor and a weight of the factor. The method may also include ranking an input method factor using the determined numerical score of the input method factor. The method may also include presenting a user selection interface that lists the plurality of input methods as a function of the ranking.12-11-2014
20140365966MANAGEMENT OF INPUT METHODS - Embodiments of a system and method are disclosed concerning the management of a plurality input methods on a computer. The input method may define how input from a human interface device is interpreted by a receiving application. The method may include locating one or more input method factors. The method may also include determining a numerical score of the input method factor using a metric of the input method factor and a weight of the factor. The method may also include ranking an input method factor using the determined numerical score of the input method factor. The method may also include presenting a user selection interface that lists the plurality of input methods as a function of the ranking.12-11-2014
20150039567PROTECTING STORAGE DATA DURING SYSTEM MIGRATION - Provided are techniques for determining whether a character code point value of a first plurality of character code point values corresponds to a second character code point value from a second plurality of character code point values, first value associated with a first encoding version and the second value associated with a second encoding. In response to the first value does not corresponding to any of the second character code point values, a determination is made as to whether the value corresponds to a third character code point value of a third plurality of code point values stored in a character value record table (CVRT). In response the value corresponding to the third value, an entry in the CVRT that associates the character with the third value is made; and the character is stored in conjunction with an application associated with the second encoding using the third value.02-05-2015
20150039569PROTECTING STORAGE DATA DURING SYSTEM MIGRATION - Provided are techniques for determining whether a character code point value of a first plurality of character code point values corresponds to a second character code point value from a second plurality of character code point values, first value associated with a first encoding version and the second value associated with a second encoding. In response to the first value does not corresponding to any of the second character code point values, a determination is made as to whether the value corresponds to a third character code point value of a third plurality of code point values stored in a character value record table (CVRT). In response the value corresponding to the third value, an entry in the CVRT that associates the character with the third value is made; and the character is stored in conjunction with an application associated with the second encoding using the third value.02-05-2015
20150089362System Locale Name Management - Mechanisms are provided for performing a locale name modification operation. The mechanisms receive, via a locale name management user interface presented by the data processing system, a new locale name to be used by the data processing system to perform locale customized operations. The mechanisms identify an existing locale name to be replaced by the new locale name. The mechanisms map the new locale name to existing locale name data structures associated with the existing locale name to be replaced and verify proper operation of a software element using the new locale name and the mapping of the new locale name to the existing locale name data structures. The mechanisms utilize the new locale name to perform locale name customized operations in response to verifying proper operation of the software element.03-26-2015
20150089375System Locale Name Management - Mechanisms are provided for performing a locale name modification operation. The mechanisms receive, via a locale name management user interface presented by the data processing system, a new locale name to be used by the data processing system to perform locale customized operations. The mechanisms identify an existing locale name to be replaced by the new locale name. The mechanisms map the new locale name to existing locale name data structures associated with the existing locale name to be replaced and verify proper operation of a software element using the new locale name and the mapping of the new locale name to the existing locale name data structures. The mechanisms utilize the new locale name to perform locale name customized operations in response to verifying proper operation of the software element.03-26-2015

Patent applications by Su Liu, Round Rock, TX US

Weijun Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080308971Solvent-Assisted Layer Formation for Imprint Lithography - A solid layer is formed by applying a multiplicity of discrete portions of a fluid composition onto a surface of an imprint lithography substrate, and allowing the discrete portions of the composition to spontaneously spread on the surface of the substrate to form a substantially continuous layer. The composition includes a solvent and a solid or a solvent and a polymerizable material. The composition can be a solution or a dispersion. At least some of the solvent is evaporated from the composition, and a solid layer is formed (e.g., polymerized or dried) on the substrate. The solid layer is substantially free of interstitial voids.12-18-2008
20090053535Reduced Residual Formation in Etched Multi-Layer Stacks - A multi-layer stack for imprint lithography is formed by applying a first polymerizable composition to a substrate, polymerizing the first polymerizable composition to form a first polymerized layer, applying a second polymerizable composition to the first polymerized layer, and polymerizing the second polymerizable composition to form a second polymerized layer on the first polymerized layer. The first polymerizable composition includes a polymerizable component with a glass transition temperature less than about 25° C., and the first polymerized layer is substantially impermeable to the second polymerizable composition.02-26-2009

Wei X. Liu, Flower Mound, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090186634Method and System for SMS/MMS Messaging to A Connected Device - The method and system for SMS/MMS messaging to a connected device may be realized as a system comprising at least one server module. The at least one server module may be adapted to receive from a connected device an outbound messaging message through a packet-based network. The at least one server module may also be adapted to send the outbound messaging message to an external messaging network. The connected device may be communicatively coupled to the packet-based network. The outbound messaging message may be associated with a user account. The user account may be associated with a telephone number.07-23-2009

Wei Ze Liu, Spring, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080259817Media access control (MAC) address management system and method - A media access control (MAC) address management system, comprises logic configured to generate a MAC address for at least one network device of a computing device based on a MAC address of another network device of the computing device.10-23-2008
20090037749System and method of tamper-resistant control - A method of tamper-resistant control comprising reading a flag of an electronic device with firmware, the flag indicating a provision enable/disable state of the electronic device and provisioning a management processor of the electronic device to facilitate communications between the management processor and a server in response to reading the flag indicating a provision enable/disable state02-05-2009

Wenshe Liu, College Station, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100021963Genetic incorporation of unnatural amino acids into proteins in mammalian cells - The invention relates to orthogonal pairs of tRNAs and aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases that can incorporate unnatural amino acids into proteins in mammalian host cells, for example, primate host cells and rodent host cells. The invention provides, for example but not limited to, translation systems that include host cells (e.g., primate or rodent cells), orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases derived from eubacterial synthetases, orthogonal tRNAs, and the unnatural amino acid. The invention also relates to methods for producing proteins of interest comprising at least one unnatural amino acid in mammalian host cell systems.01-28-2010
20120237971METHODS, CELLS AND SYSTEMS FOR INCORPORATING NON-CANONICAL AMINO ACIDS INTO PROTEINS - The present disclosure pertains to methods of incorporating one or more non-canonical amino acids into a protein during a translation of the protein in bacterial cells. The present disclosure also pertains to methods of incorporating one or more non-canonical amino acids into a protein during an in vitro translation of the protein. In additional embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to isolated bacterial cells and in vitro translation systems (e.g., cell-free extract systems) for incorporating one or more non-canonical amino acids into a protein during a translation of the protein.09-20-2012
20130078671INCORPORATION OF TWO DIFFERENT NONCANONICAL AMINO ACIDS INTO A SINGLE PROTEIN - The invention relates to methods, systems, and compositions for the genetic incorporation of a plurality of different noncanonical amino acids into one target protein. The invention provides for multiple, mutually orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs that suppress two different selector codons engineered into a polynucleotide molecule. By virtue of the suppression of the selector codons, orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs permit incorporation of their charged noncanonical amino acids into the corresponding positions in the protein. The noncanonical amino acids provide a wide array of functional capabilities. For example, the noncanonical amino acids can provide a reactive pair of moieties that facilitate the study and manipulation of the target protein.03-28-2013
20150051374FUSION PROTEINS OF SUPERFOLDER GREEN FLUORESCENT PROTEIN AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure pertains to methods of producing recombinant peptides that contain between 10 and 200 amino acid residues using novel carrier proteins derived from superfolder green fluorescent protein and its mutants.02-19-2015

Patent applications by Wenshe Liu, College Station, TX US

Xiaofeng Liu, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041904ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: C-17 HOMOLOGATED OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:02-18-2010
20100056777ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES WITH SATURATION IN THE C-RING - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:03-04-2010
20110245206ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: C-17 HOMOLOGATED OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:10-06-2011
20110245233ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES WITH SATURATION IN THE C-RING - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:10-06-2011
20120245374Antioxidant Inflammation Modulators: Oleanolic Acid Derivatives with Saturation in the C-Ring - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:09-27-2012
20140066408ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: C-17 HOMOLOGATED OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:03-06-2014
20140179928ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES WITH SATURATION IN THE C-RING - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:06-26-2014

Patent applications by Xiaofeng Liu, Dallas, TX US

Xinli Liu, Knoxville, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100066372ELECTRO-CONDUCTIVE PET PHANTOM FOR MR/PET QUALITY CONTROL MEASUREMENT - A phantom for use in quality control measurement of a fully integrated magnetic resonance/PET scanner is disclosed. The phantom features radiation activity distributed throughout an electrically conductive binder. Suitably, the binder is elastomeric and includes carbon fibers distributed throughout it to set the conductivity of the phantom to a desired level. The phantom is applicable to various multimodality integrated medical imaging systems such as MR/SPECT and MR/CT in addition to MR/PET.03-18-2010

Xuejie Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100287957Pipe-in-Pipe in RCC for Subsea Transfer of Cryogenic Fluids - The present invention provides a subsea transfer system for cryogenic fluids comprising reinforced concrete conduits (RCC), and stationary rollers that are anchored to the bottom of RCC, and one or more pipe-in-pipe that is supported on rollers along with insulation in the annulus. Each RCC is pre-cast with spigot and bell ends, and fits together with rubber gasket/sealant at joints. RCCs are installed first to form a dry path for pipeline(s). Once the RCC and stationary rollers are installed, a cryogenic pipeline having pipe-in-pipe configuration is then pulled into the RCC through and supported on the stationary rollers. As such a robust RCC protected pipe-in-pipe system for transfer of cryogenic fluids under water are established.11-18-2010
20130153083System and Method for Fluids Transfer between Ship and Shore - The present invention provides a system and a method for loading/unloading cryogenic or hot fluids between a free end of a transfer pipeline and a ship. The system comprises a shaft extended upwards to above the sea level, at least one dolly for the transfer pipeline at the free end, an internal hose, and a loading arm for connection with a ship manifold. The loading arm further comprises an external hose as well as an elbow spool, a valve, an end flange at its mobile end for connecting with a ship manifold. A crane is used to lift the mobile end of loading arms between a loading position and storing position. Internal and external hoses are freely hanging catenary for accommodating end displacements of a transfer pipeline and ship motions, respectively.06-20-2013

Patent applications by Xuejie Liu, Houston, TX US

Xuewu Liu, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080280140POROUS PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - Provided is a particle that includes a first porous region and a second porous region that differs from the first porous region. Also provided is a particle that has a wet etched porous region and that does have a nucleation layer associated with wet etching. Methods of making porous particles are also provided.11-13-2008
20100152699Nanochanneled Device and Related Methods - A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.06-17-2010
20110065207COMBINATORIAL MULTIDOMAIN MESOPOROUS CHIPS AND A METHOD FOR FRACTIONATION, STABILIZATION, AND STORAGE OF BIOMOLECULES - A new fractionation device shows desirable features for exploratory screening and biomarker discovery. The constituent MSCs may be tailored for desired pore sizes and surface properties and for the sequestration and enrichment of extremely low abundant protein and peptides in desired ranges of the mass/charge spectrum. The MSCs are effective in yielding reproducible extracts from complex biological samples as small as 10 μl in a time as short as 30 minutes. They are inexpensive to manufacture, and allow for scaled up production to attain the simultaneous processing of a large number of samples. The MSCs are multiplexed, label-free diagnostic tools with the potential of biological recognition moiety modification for enhanced specificity. The MSCs may store, protect and stabilize biological fluids, enabling the simplified and cost-effective collection and transportation of clinical samples. The MSC-based device may serve as a diagnostic tool to complement histopathology, imaging, and other conventional clinical techniques. The MSCs mediated identification of disease-specific protein signatures may help in the selection of personalized therapeutic combinations, in the real-time assessment of therapeutic efficacy and toxicity, and in the rational modulation of therapy based on the changes in the protein networks associated with the prognosis and the drug resistance of the disease.03-17-2011
20120095443NANOCHANNELED DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a thereapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.04-19-2012
20130240483NANOCHANNELED DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.09-19-2013
20140180251NANOCHANNELED DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.06-26-2014
20150088102NANOCHANNELED DEVICE WITH ELECTRODES AND RELATED METHODS - A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, electrodes and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.03-26-2015

Patent applications by Xuewu Liu, Sugar Land, TX US

Yamei Liu, Irving, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100087336FUNCTIONAL NUCLEIC ACIDS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to methods of generating amounts of selective nucleic acids. The present invention further relates to selective nucleic acids incorporated within non-coding nucleic acids, capable of binding to or altering a target molecule. Selective nucleic acids may generally refer to, but are not limited to, deoxyribonucleic acids (DNAs), ribonucleic acids (RNAs), artificially modified nucleic acids, combinations or modifications thereof. Selective nucleic acids may also generally refer to, but are not limited to, nucleic acid aptamers, aptazymes, ribozymes, deoxyribozymes, nucleic acid probes, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), micro RNAs (miRNAs), short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs), antisense nucleic acids, diagnostic probes or probe libraries, aptamer inhibitors, precursors of any of the above and/or combinations or modifications thereof. In one aspect, a method for generating amounts of selective nucleic acids includes incorporating a selective nucleic acid sequence into a carrier nucleic acid. In general, the carrier nucleic acid may be transcribed by a cell into a product nucleic acid which may carry an incorporated selective nucleic acid sequence.04-08-2010

Yanjie Liu, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241075Parasite Vaccine - The present invention includes compositions and methods for the development and use of a vaccine that includes one or more FusM antigens in a carrier adapted to trigger a FusM-specific immune response in the human blood stream.10-02-2008
20110091526Parasite Vaccine - Compositions and methods for the development and use of a vaccine that includes one or more FusM antigens in a carrier adapted to trigger a FusM-specific immune response in the human blood stream are disclosed herein.04-21-2011

Yaxin Liu, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100287167ADAPTIVE RANDOM TREES INTEGER NON-LINEAR PROGRAMMING - A system and method for building segmented scorecards for a population is presented. A model of the population is built using a model builder computer, and one or more variables used by the model builder to build the model is stored in a repository. A scorecard is generated for each segment of the population based on the model and using an adaptive random tree computer program. Next, the scorecard for each segment is enhanced using a integer non-linear programming computer program to determine optimal score weights associated with the variables used by the model builder to build the model, and to generate an enhanced segmented scorecard for the population.11-11-2010

Yonghe Liu, Arlington, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090059827System, Method and Apparatus for Asynchronous Communication in Wireless Sensor Networks - The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for asynchronous communication in wireless sensor networks. Each sensor includes a transmitter normally operating in a sleep mode, a low power receiver having a memory, a sensing module, and a processor normally operating in a sleep mode communicably coupled to the transmitter, the low power receiver and the sensing module. Data is received via the low power receiver and stored in the memory. Whenever a wakeup time occurs, the transmitter and the processor are put in an operational mode, sensory data is obtained from the sensing module, the sensory data is processed, the received data is obtained from the low power receiver memory, the processed sensory data and the received data are transmitted via the transmitter, and the transmitter and the processor are put in the sleep mode.03-05-2009

Yonghui Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080229996MOORING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A mooring system for securing a floating vessel to the sea floor comprises a plurality of mooring legs, at least one of which includes separate first and second mooring lines. The first mooring line comprises a first end which is connected to the vessel and the second mooring line comprises a first end which is secured to the sea floor. The mooring system also comprises a connection and tensioning device which includes a body, a bore which extends through the body, a chain stopper for adjustably securing the first mooring line to the body, and a connector for connecting a second end of the second mooring line to the body. In use, a second end of the first mooring line is inserted into the bore and the first mooring line is pulled through the bore while the body is subject to an opposing pulling force. Once the first mooring line is pulled through the bore a desired distance, the chain stopper maintains the first mooring line in position relative to the body to thereby secure the vessel to the sea floor.09-25-2008
20080274655Floating LNG import terminal and method for docking - A floating terminal for offloading an LNG carrier vessel in the sea. The floating terminal of open frame construction is moored toward its front end with a rotatable mooring arrangement so that the terminal may weathervane in response to environmental forces. Marine thrusters are provided at the aft end of the terminal for swinging the terminal away from and back toward a line defined by the path toward the terminal of an approaching LNG carrier. Offloading equipment and heat exchangers are provided on a deck of the floating structure. When an LNG carrier vessel approaches the terminal, the thrusters swing the floating terminal away from the carrier vessel approach line while a hawser at the front end of the terminal pulls the vessel close to the terminal. The floating terminal swings back toward the carrier vessel in response to operating the marine thrusters in an opposite direction until the carrier vessel and floating terminal are side-by-side. The hawser continues to pull the carrier vessel forward with respect to the terminal until loading arms at the side of the terminal are aligned side-by-side with a manifold of the carrier vessel.11-06-2008
20080295526FLOATING LNG REGASIFICATION FACILITY WITH LNG STORAGE VESSEL - An LNG terminal is disclosed which includes an offshore mooring turret, an LNG storage vessel operatively coupled to the mooring turret, the LNG storage vessel including at least one LNG storage tank for the storage of liquid natural gas and a regasification vessel operatively coupled to the LNG storage vessel. A method of operating an offshore LNG terminal is also disclosed which includes obtaining liquefied natural gas from at least one LNG storage tank on an LNG storage vessel that is operatively coupled to a mooring turret, regasifying the liquefied natural gas from the LNG storage vessel using a regasification vessel operatively coupled to the LNG storage vessel, and supplying the regasified gas to at least one subsea pipeline via the mooring turret.12-04-2008
20110139054ADJUSTABLE AND DISCONNECTABLE SUBMERGED-YOKE MOORING SYSTEM - A single point mooring includes a yoke-shaped articulated arm assembly, which is affixed to the seabed by a fixed foundation or mooring base assembly, and a mooring support structure, which is retrofitted to a vessel. The articulated arm is connected to the base by a triaxial articulation joint for accommodating yaw, pitch and roll. To moor the vessel, the arm is connected to the mooring support structure with weighted pendants on port and starboard sides. The pendants are suspended at an adjustable elevation with respect to the mooring support structure, thus allowing the mooring system to be used at varying water depths. A combined connection bracket hosts both pendant linkages and umbilicals or hoses for speeding the process of connecting and disconnecting a vessel from the mooring system. A removable anchor, such as a suction pile, fixes the mooring system to the seabed, allows the system to be easily redeployed to another location.06-16-2011
20140283727Adjustable and Disconnectable Submerged-Yoke Mooring System - A single point mooring includes a yoke-shaped articulated arm assembly, which is affixed to the seabed by a fixed foundation or mooring base assembly, and a mooring support structure, which is retrofitted to a vessel. The articulated arm is connected to the base by a triaxial articulation joint for accommodating yaw, pitch and roll. To moor the vessel, the arm is connected to the mooring support structure with weighted pendants on port and starboard sides. The pendants are suspended at an adjustable elevation with respect to the mooring support structure, thus allowing the mooring system to be used at varying water depths. A combined connection bracket hosts both pendant linkages and umbilicals or hoses for speeding the process of connecting and disconnecting a vessel from the mooring system. A removable anchor, such as a suction pile, fixes the mooring system to the seabed, allows the system to be easily redeployed to another location.09-25-2014

Patent applications by Yonghui Liu, Houston, TX US

Youzhong Liu, Flower Mound, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100082773SCREEN SCRAPING INTERFACE - An interface can serve as a client-mainframe interface, enabling clients to develop applications without a need to understand mainframe processes and screen flows. Extended Tool Command Language (Tcl) can define services that can include a series of interactions with a mainframe system and service definitions can be added or updated on the interface during operation of the interface without disrupting processing. The service definitions can enable the interface to receive XML requests from a client, parse the XML requests, execute the service scripts to interact with the mainframe systems, generate the result in a XML format and send the XML file back to the client. Fundamental Mainframe Interactions (FMI) commands can interact with the mainframe systems and enable the specification of the XML structure of the request and response. The interface can provide efficient connection pooling management and connection life cycle control to improve the performance of the mainframe system interactions.04-01-2010

Yueai Liu, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140194986IOL WITH VARYING CORRECTION OF CHROMATIC ABERRATION - An ophthalmic lens includes an optical filter operable to filter out at least visible light having a wavelength less than 450 nm. The lens also includes a first diffractive structure adapted to produce a focus for visible light in a first wavelength range above 550 nm and to reduce longitudinal chromatic aberration to less than one diopter for incoming visible light in the first wavelength range. The lens also includes a second diffractive structure outside the first diffractive structure in a radial direction and adapted to produce a focus for visible light in a second wavelength range between 450 nm and 550 nm. The second diffractive structure is also adapted to reduce longitudinal chromatic aberration for incoming visible light in the second wavelength range to less than one diopter while allowing longitudinal chromatic aberration in the first wavelength range in an amount greater than the first diffractive structure.07-10-2014

Yunquan Liu, Katy, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090165368PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR REFORMING GASEOUS AND LIQUID FUELS - A process for transitioning from gaseous fuel reformation to liquid fuel reformation has been invented. The process comprises a series of control steps wherein an autothermal reforming reactor's temperature can substantially be stable and satisfactory hydrogen concentration and selectivity can be achieved for producer gas during the transition process. The temperature is controlled by, for example, adjusting the air and water feed. Formulas and algorithms for writing control programs have also been developed.07-02-2009
20100150794SMALL DISTRIBUTED GASIFICATION UNITS WITH SYNGAS TRANSPORTATION VIA PIPELINE NETWORK FOR BIOMASS TREATMENT - The present invention discloses a system for biomass treatment which addresses the need to find economical solutions to transport biomass. In the present invention, small, distributed gasifiers convert the biomass into synthesis gas (“syngas”). The syngas is then transported via a pipeline network to a central fuel production facility.06-17-2010

Patent applications by Yunquan Liu, Katy, TX US

Yun-Shan Liu, College Station, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090171121FLUOROPHOSPHITE CONTAINING CATALYSTS FOR HYDROFORMYLATION PROCESSES - Novel fluorophosphite compounds having the structure of general formula (I):07-02-2009
20090171122PHOSPHONITE CONTAINING CATALYSTS FOR HYDROFORMYLATION PROCESSES - Novel trivalent organophosphonite ligands having the structure of general formula (I):07-02-2009

Yuying Liu, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110002910THERAPEUTIC AGENTS COMPRISING PRO-APOPTOTIC PROTEINS - The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax.01-06-2011
20120252097Therapeutic Agents Comprising Pro-Apoptotic Proteins - The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax.10-04-2012

Zhanke Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110042090COMPOSITE MICRO-COIL FOR DOWNHOLE CHEMICAL DELIVERY - A technique utilizes micro-coil which is formed as a composite to enable use at substantial depths and/or with substantial flow rates. The micro-coil is formed as a tubing with a multi-layered tubing wall. The composite tubing wall provides substantial strength and longevity which allows deployment of the micro-coil in a much wider variety of well treatment applications, such as applications having substantial flow rates and/or applications at substantial well depths.02-24-2011

Zhipeng Liu, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100322533Cyclic Noise Removal in Borehole Imaging - A method for removing cyclic noise from a borehole image includes transforming the image into the frequency domain using a two-dimensional (2-D) Fourier Transform, removing cyclic noise components from the transformed image, and inverse transforming the image back into the spatial domain using an inverse 2-D Fourier Transform. The cyclic noise component may also be isolated by subtracting the corrected image from the original image or by removing all non-cyclic noise components from the transformed image prior to inverse transforming. Removal of the cyclic noise from a borehole image tends to enable the identification of borehole features and provide for improved accuracy in formation parameter evaluation. Evaluation of the cyclic noise component may also enable the source of the noise to be identified and mitigated.12-23-2010
20110038559CYCLIC NOISE REMOVAL IN BOREHOLE IMAGING - A method for removing cyclic noise from a borehole image includes transforming the image into the frequency domain using a two-dimensional (2-D) transform (e.g., using a discrete cosine transform). The cyclic noise components (peaks) are removed from the transformed image which is then inverse transformed back into the spatial domain using an inverse 2-D transform to obtain a corrected image. An automated method enables the cyclic peaks to be identified and removed from the borehole image via downhole processing.02-17-2011
20140205201Cyclic Noise Removal In Borehole Imaging - A method for removing cyclic noise from a borehole image includes transforming the image into the frequency domain using a two-dimensional (2-D) transform (e.g., using a discrete cosine transform). The cyclic noise components (peaks) are removed from the transformed image which is then inverse transformed back into the spatial domain using an inverse 2-D transform to obtain a corrected image. An automated method enables the cyclic peaks to be identified and removed from the borehole image via downhole processing.07-24-2014

Patent applications by Zhipeng Liu, Houston, TX US

Zhong Ren Liu, Flower Mount, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090243277Stamp, envelope and meter in sticking, printing and cancelling - The present invention is directed to a system for thermally cancelling postage and a thermally cancellable picture postage stamp for use therein. A picture postage stamp is disclosed wherein the design and postage information are affixed on thermally reactive paper. Alternatively, the indicia may be comprised of thermally reactive inks or dyes. Cancelling a thermally cancellable picture postage stamp is accomplished with a heat source such as a cancellation write head. Hidden text of code can be embedded in the thermal paper and the cancellation mark can be any indicia or information that can be generated by a thermal print head. Cancelling the thermally cancellable picture postage stamp may also be accomplished manually with a pointed instrument or any semi hard edge such as a pen cap, ring or fingernail. Cancellation of the present thermally cancellable picture postage stamp can be further verified by placing the stamp on a presently described envelope or mailer having a thermally reactive area for receiving postage and cancellations. Using an envelope with a thermally reactive area allows for thermal cancellations that extend beyond the boundary of the thermally cancellable picture postage stamp, thereby effectively matching the thermal cancellation of the stamp to the cancellation on the envelope. The present thermally cancellable picture postage stamps may be manually applied using a cancellation gun that simultaneously applies postage and cancels same on a mailer.10-01-2009

Zhongshan Liu, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090085127NON-VOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY BASED ON ENHANCED GATE OXIDE BREAKDOWN - A semiconductor memory structure based on gate oxide break down is constructed in a deep N-well. Thus, the electrical field over the programmable element during the transient procedure of gate oxide break down can be controlled to achieve the best memory programming results. The conductivity of the programmed memory cell is increased greatly and conductivity variation between the memory cells is reduced. This is achieved by adding a body bias during the programming process. The body here refers to a P-well formed within the deep N-Well. Furthermore, the read voltage offset is reduced greatly with this new memory configuration. These improved programming results will allow faster read speed and lower read voltage. This new structure also reduces current leakage from a memory array during programming.04-02-2009

Patent applications by Zhongshan Liu, Plano, TX US

Ziwei Liu, Ft. Worth, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080298765Terminal with internal environmental seal - An environmentally sealed closure, such as a terminal for terminated ends of fiber optic cables, includes a housing having a wall defining an interior volume. A floating sealing assembly is provided including a first plate, a seal member and a second plate arranged in a stack within the interior volume. The seal member has an outer sealing edge for contacting the wall of the housing, which may be straight and/or chamfered. Fiber optic cables extend through the sealing assembly so that the terminated ends are within the splice area. The floating sealing assembly is compressed so as to place the outer sealing edge of the seal member in sealing contact with the wall of the housing. When a pressure differential exists between the splice area and the outside of the housing only one of the first or second plates moves along the longitudinal axis to further compress the seal member and increase sealing between the outer sealing edge and the housing wall.12-04-2008
20100014817Index-matching gel for nano-engineered optical fibers and mechanical splice assemblies and connectors using same - An index-matching gel for use with nano-engineered optical fibers is disclosed. The index-matching gel is cross-linked, which prevents the gel from wicking into the voids and down the nano-engineered optical fiber to a depth where the fiber performance and/or device performance is compromised. The formulation comprises a non-reactive constituent A, two reactive constituents B and C, and a catalyst D. The gel is pre-cured and forms a cross-linked internal network that results in a single-component gel that does not require meter mixing of an additional constituent or heat curing. The gel is suitable for use in the mechanical splicing of optical fibers when at least one of the optical fibers is a nano-engineered optical fiber. The gel is also suitable for use in fiber optic connectors wherein at least one of the optical fibers constituting the connection is a nano-engineered optical fiber.01-21-2010
20100302530DUST CAP ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING AN OPTICAL FIBER FERRULE AND METHODS THEREOF - A dust cap assembly comprising a sleeve and a sealant that seals a fiber optic ferrule from contaminants and, upon removal, provides remedial cleaning of any foreign matter present on the ferrule when the dust cap assembly was initially installed. Further, the sealant has advantageous mechanical and optical properties such that the interaction of the sealant, the sleeve and the fiber optic ferrule defines a convex shape. The dust cap assembly may therefore function as a terminator that reduces back reflection during testing.12-02-2010
20100303434DUST CAP ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING AN OPTICAL FIBER FERRULE AND METHODS THEREOF - A dust cap assembly includes a sleeve and a sealant that seals an end face portion of a fiber optic ferrule from contaminants and, upon removal, provides remedial cleaning of any foreign matter present on the ferrule when the dust cap assembly was initially installed along with methods of making the same. The sleeve of the dust cap assembly has a through bore and a distal end for receiving the sealant. Further, the sealant may optionally have advantageous mechanical and optical properties such that the dust cap assembly may function as a terminator for testing.12-02-2010
20140050447DUST CAP ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING AN OPTICAL FIBER FERRULE AND RELATED METHODS - A dust cap assembly for sealing an end face of a fiber optic ferrule includes a sleeve and a sealant. The sleeve is configured to be placed onto the fiber optic ferrule and frictionally engage a medial portion of the fiber optic ferrule. The sealant, which is at least partially disposed on the sleeve, comprises a curable liquid configured to create a removable seal that directly contacts the end face on the fiber optic ferrule when the sleeve is placed onto the fiber optic ferrule. The sealant is also configured adhere to contaminants present on the end face such that upon removal of the sleeve and sealant from the fiber optic ferule remedial cleaning of the end face occurs.02-20-2014

Patent applications by Ziwei Liu, Ft. Worth, TX US

Ziwei Liu, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207049Nanocone silicone gel for telecommunication interconnect devices - A silicone-based gel for use with telecommunication interconnect devices. The silicone gel includes roughly equal Parts A and B by weight or volume. Part A includes (i) between about 15 to 20 parts vinyl terminated polydimethyl siloxane of non-agglomerated SiO08-28-2008
20090211810Sealant gel for a telecommunication enclosure - A sealant gel for a telecommunication enclosure, wherein the gel is formulated from three different polyols in a manner that maintains its favorable mechanical properties given environmental conditions, for example, over a wide temperature range. The first polyol is a polybutadiene-based polyol that has a low glass transition temperature that provides excellent low-temperature performance. The second polyol is a polyether polyol, which is very flexible and contributes the necessary viscoelastic properties. The third polyol is butene diol, which is a short molecule that quickly builds up a hard backbone structure that helps promote fast curing and provides high-temperature resistance. The combined formulation for the sealant gel builds up a well-balanced network structure that not only has all the necessary viscoelastic properties, but also withstands the highest required temperature of 120° C. while also exhibiting good performance at subzero temperatures. A telecommunication enclosure that utilizes the sealant gel is also disclosed.08-27-2009
20100303425Protected Fiber Optic Assemblies and Methods for Forming the Same - Fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a protecting material that encapsulates a portion of a fiber optic connector for protecting the same in the field until needed by the craft. In one embodiment, the fiber optic assembly includes a protective barrier such as a tape, foil, or the like disposed about the fiber optic connector. In other embodiments, the fiber optic assembly includes structure for removing the protecting material such as a ripcord or a notch in the protecting material. Additionally, the protecting material may include carbon black for providing UV protection.12-02-2010

Patent applications by Ziwei Liu, Fort Worth, TX US

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