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Benedict Ow, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140165176FILE SHARING SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to the present application, systems, devices and methods for sharing media files may promote sharing of media without permitting the media to be downloaded. Such systems, devices and methods for sharing media may further enable lists of files to be shared and responses to be delivered to the media owner during playback by a user. A local device may be utilized to enable the storing and sharing of media that is hosted off the cloud. Streaming from the file sharing system or the local device is facilitated through the system.06-12-2014
20140195976SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA - A media management system configured provides functionality to store, organize, and share digital media. The media management system may capture media in one or more media capture sessions and organize the media according to the time at which it was created or captured. An adaptable media grouping system is included to allow desired media to be quickly and easily located through coarse and fine groupings. The media management system may also manage and share URLs. The media management system may be implemented on various hardware devices, including mobile, desktop, and other computing devices.07-10-2014
20140196078SECURED MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A media distribution system provides controlled distribution of media owned by various parties hosted on a local media access device. The media access device may store temporary media, such as rented or leased media, on a separate provider controlled storage partition. This gives the media provider control over rented or leased media even though it is locally hosted. The media access device can download media from providers at various predefined times so as to limit its use of bandwidth.07-10-2014
20150229994SECURED MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A media distribution system provides controlled distribution of media owned by various parties hosted on a local media access device. The media access device may store temporary media, such as rented or leased media, on a separate provider controlled storage partition. This gives the media provider control over rented or leased media even though it is locally hosted. The media access device can download media from providers at various predefined times so as to limit its use of bandwidth.08-13-2015
20150237400SECURED FILE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A media distribution system provides controlled distribution of media owned by various parties hosted on a local media access device. A dynamic multiple assignable partition provides management features to govern access and usage of storage devices such as hard drives, flash drives, logical drives and other repositories that store and manage digital content. The storage devices can be assigned to a single user, or to a group of users, and can be configured to provide specific permissions to each user or group, governing their access and other permissions.08-20-2015
20150371057FILE SHARING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A file sharing system and method for sharing media files facilitates sharing of media without permitting the media to be downloaded, or stored on web servers. The file sharing system may further enable lists of files to be shared and responses to be delivered to the media owner during playback by a user. A communication function exists within the system to enable users to communicate with other users within the system. Sharing of digital content may be accepted or rejected by users of the system, and a local device may be utilized to enable the storing and sharing of media that is hosted off the cloud. Streaming from the file sharing system or the local device is facilitated through the system.12-24-2015

David W. Ow, Hercules, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100068815SITE-SPECIFIC RECOMBINATION SYSTEMS FOR USE IN EUKARYOTIC CELLS - Prokaryotic recombination systems have been adapted to function in eukaryotes in order to achieve one or more of the following: DNA site specific excision, translocation, integration and inversion. These recombination systems are identified as seven members of the small serine resolvase subfamily: CinH, ParA, Tn1721, Tn5053, Tn21, Tn402, and Tn501 and three members of the large serine resolvase subfamily: Bxb1, U153, and TP901-1. These recombination systems represent new tools for the genetic manipulation of eukaryotic genomes.03-18-2010
20110136237SITE-SPECIFIC RECOMBINATION SYSTEMS FOR USE IN EUKARYOTIC CELLS - Prokaryotic recombination systems have been adapted to function in eukaryotes in order to achieve one or more of the following: DNA site specific excision, translocation, integration and inversion. These recombination systems are identified as seven members of the small serine resolvase subfamily: CinH, ParA, Tn1721, Tn5053, Tn21, Tn402, and Tn501 and three members of the large serine resolvase subfamily: Bxb1, U153, and TP901-1. These recombination systems represent new tools for the genetic manipulation of eukaryotic genomes.06-09-2011

Patent applications by David W. Ow, Hercules, CA US

Florence W. Ow, Burlingame, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140334098Cover - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.11-13-2014
20150160696COVER - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.06-11-2015
20150179324MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY - A magnetic assembly for use in a housing of an electronic device can include a first and a second magnet and a magnetic shield. The magnetic shield can reduce magnetic flux density from the first and the second magnets that can appear on the outside of the housing. A magnetic hinge assembly can include magnets configured to correlate with the first and second magnets. The magnetic hinge can magnetically attach to the housing by cooperating with the first and second magnets with magnets that can be included in the magnetic hinge.06-25-2015

Gordon Y.w. Ow, Long Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090121087High speed vertical take-off and land aircraft with active fan balancing system - A high-speed vertical take-off and land aircraft includes a body with an engine supported by the body. A fan assembly is also carried by the body. The fan assembly includes a hub and a plurality of blades to provide vertical lift for the aircraft. A nozzle ring is provided on the fan assembly. The nozzle ring includes an annular nozzle array. Hot gases from the engine are fed to the nozzle array by a feed duct. A bearing mechanism supports the fan assembly on the body. The bearing mechanism is carried in a work space. A brush seal assembly thermally isolates the work space from the hot exhaust gases passing through the feed duct to the nozzle array.05-14-2009

Hooisweng Ow, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110028662PEG-COATED CORE-SHELL SILICA NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Described herein are PEG-coated, core-shell nanoparticles, which display reduced aggregation and/or reduced non-specific or undesired attachment characteristics. These fluorescent nanoparticle include: a silica-based core having an organic functional group that includes a mercapto substituent, an organic fluorescent compound, a silica shell; and a silane-PEG compound. The silica shell of the nanoparticle encapsulates the silica-based core and the silane-PEG compound is conjugated to the silica shell.02-03-2011

Hooisweng Ow, Arlington, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100035365Fluorescent Silica-Based Nanoparticles - The present invention provides nanoparticle compositions comprising, for example, a core comprising a fluorescent silane compound; and a silica shell on the core. Also provided are methods for the preparation of nanoparticle compositions including fluorescent nanoparticles, ligated-fluorescent nanoparticles, ligated-fluorescent nanoparticles having therapeutic agents, and ligated-fluorescent nanoparticles coupled or associated with an analyte. Also provided are methods: for the detection of the ligated-fluorescent nanoparticles; for associating the linked-fluorescent nanoparticles with a cellular component of interest and recording or monitoring the movement of the cellular component; for improving the therapeutic properties of the therapeutic agent by combining the therapeutic agent with linked-fluorescent nanoparticles and contacting or administering the combination to a cell or organism; for making and using the fluorescent nanoparticles in, for example, diagnostic agents for the detection of various analytes, and like applications.02-11-2010
20120223273Fluorescent Silica Nanoparticles Through Silica Densification - Provided herein are core-shell silica nanoparticles with a dense silica shell. The nanoparticles have improved properties such as, for example, increased photo luminescence and stability. Also provided are methods for making the nanoparticles.09-06-2012

Hoosweng Ow, Arlington, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130039848FLUORESCENT SILICA-BASED NANOPARTICLES - The present invention provides a fluorescent silica-based nanoparticle that allows for precise detection, characterization, monitoring and treatment of a disease such as cancer The nanoparticle has a fluorescent compound positioned within the nanoparticle, and has greater brightness and fluorescent quantum yield than the free fluorescent compound To facilitate efficient urinary excretion of the nanoparticle, it may be coated with an organic polymer, such as polyethylene glycol) (PEG) The small size of the nanoparticle, the silica base and the organic polymer coating minimizes the toxicity of the nanoparticle when administered in vivo The nanoparticle may further be conjugated to a ligand capable of binding to a cellular component associated with the specific cell type, such as a tumor marker A therapeutic agent may be attached to the nanoparticle Radionuclides/radiometals or paramagnetic ions may be conjugated to the nanoparticle to permit the nanoparticle to be detectable by various imaging techniques.02-14-2013

Michael Ow, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160054708DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURING TIME ZONES IN REAL-TIME USING PLURAL TIME ZONE LIBRARIES - A method for dynamically reconfiguring time zones in real-time using plural time zone (TZ) libraries is provided. The method provides integrating a first time zone information data (TZID) version and a second TZID version into a TZ library in an operating system. A first configuration comprising the TZ library and the first TZID version is selected. Responsive to adjusting the first configuration to a second configuration comprising the TZ library and the second TZID version, the second configuration is used automatically without restarting the operating system and without restarting an application.02-25-2016
20160054709DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURING TIME ZONES IN REAL-TIME USING PLURAL TIME ZONE LIBRARIES - A method for dynamically reconfiguring time zones in real-time using plural time zone (TZ) libraries is provided. The method provides integrating a first time zone information data (TZID) version and a second TZID version into a TZ library in an operating system. A first configuration comprising the TZ library and the first TZID version is selected. Responsive to adjusting the first configuration to a second configuration comprising the TZ library and the second TZID version, the second configuration is used automatically without restarting the operating system and without restarting an application.02-25-2016

Pauline Ow, Chesterfield, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174644Integrated File Structure Useful in Connection with Apparatus and Method for Facilitating Account Restructuring in an Electronic Bill Payment System - An electronic funds transfer bill payment operation of a financial institution receives first information representing an account restructuring of a biller which uses the electronic funds transfer bill payment operation. The first information is combined with second information into a uniformly formatted file. The second information is formatted differently than the first information. The second information includes card update information for recurring payment card payments made with payment cards issued by the financial institution. The uniformly formatted file is transferred to an operator of a payment network of a kind configured to facilitate transactions between multiple issuers and multiple acquirers. The uniformly formatted file specifies at least one old account number associated with a biller and at least one new account number associated with the biller. The payment network operator operates both a recurring payment transaction system for card-not-present recurring payments and an electronic funds transfer account conversion application in accordance with the uniformly formatted file.07-08-2010
20120197788TRANSACTION PROCESSING ENGINE FOR BILL PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS AND THE LIKE - A payment processing network operator obtains, from customer service providers, a first plurality of messages specifying a plurality of bill payments to a plurality of biller entities. Said first plurality of messages specifies, for each of the bill payments, an amount and an intended one of the biller entities to be paid. Based on the first plurality of messages, the operator of the payment processing network dispatches, to the plurality of biller entities, a second plurality of messages to initiate the plurality of bill payments. The operator of the payment processing network obtains data that specifies when at least some of the first plurality of messages are to be obtained and/or when at least some of the second plurality of messages are to be dispatched. Obtaining the first plurality of messages and/or scheduling dispatching the second plurality of messages are carried out in accordance with the data.08-02-2012
20130311362SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING PAYEE INFORMATION IN ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS - A computer system including a processor, in communication with a database, programmed to identify a plurality of billers from the database, including biller information, and receive a payee file including payee information identifying a payee which issued a bill to a payor. The processor determines an approximate match score for each of the billers in a first set of billers of the plurality of billers by comparing payee information to biller information and identifies a candidate list of billers from the first set of billers having an approximate match score indicating a likelihood of matching the payee information. The processor adjusts the candidate list of billers by altering the match score of at least one candidate biller by comparing a payee account number of the payee information to an account mask associated with the candidate biller and generates an output file of candidate biller information from the adjusted candidate list.11-21-2013
20150066753BILL PAY SYSTEM USING BILL PAY CODE - Systems and methods for facilitating bill payment and presentment are provided using bill pay codes generated by a biller and validated by a bill presentment and payment system. A mobile service provider enables consumers having pre-paid mobile telephone accounts to employ embodiments of the systems and methods.03-05-2015

Patent applications by Pauline Ow, Chesterfield, MO US

Rodney C. Ow, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100193482 LASER CUTTING SYSTEM - A laser cutting system including a chamber configured to provide a controlled environment while the laser is being used to cut a pattern into a material to reduce or eliminate heat and oxygen related changes to the mechanical characteristics of the material. A system for providing a gas to the controlled environment within the chamber, as well as a means for exhausting gas and cutting debris from the chamber is also described. A cutting mandrel that provides for flow of a shielding gas and also provides a means for dispersing a laser beam before it can produce unwanted damage to a section of tubing is also described.08-05-2010

Rodney Charles Ow, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140076720ELECTROPOLISHING FIXTURE WITH LEVER ARM - An electropolishing system that includes electropolishing fixtures. The electropolishing fixtures include pendulum assemblies configured to establish electrical contact between a device being electropolished and an anode and to reposition the device during the electropolishing process.03-20-2014

Steven Ow, Santa Rosa Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110057838SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALIGNMENT WITH A REMOTE SOURCE - Systems and methods for monitoring, testing, and controlling alignment are provided, including an antenna assembly with an antenna and a receiver, the antenna configured to receive signals from a remote source, the receiver coupled to the antenna and configured to generate signal strength values associated with the signals from the remote source, and where the antenna assembly exhibits an azimuthal alignment relative to an axis determined by the antenna assembly and the remote source. Systems and methods provided herein further generate a first coarse-grained signal strength value from set of signal strength values generated by the receiver while the antenna assembly is at a first azimuthal alignment offset, and generate a measure that the first azimuthal alignment offset is at least one of: less than a predetermined azimuthal alignment offset, approximately equal to the predetermined azimuthal alignment offset, and greater than the predetermined azimuthal alignment magnitude.03-10-2011

Steven G. Ow, Santa Rosa Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110010229METHOD FOR DIGITAL COUPON DISTRIBUTION AND CLEARING - The present invention is a method of distributing, redeeming, and clearing digital coupons that includes transmitting digital coupon data directly to a wireless user communication device such as a user's cell phone and then detecting directly from the device whether any of the digital coupon data has been selected to be redeemed and receiving the selected digital coupon data directly from the wireless user communication device for redemption and clearing purposes.01-13-2011
20120303440METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING AND REDEEMING DIGITAL COUPONS - The present invention is a method of distributing, redeeming, and clearing digital coupons that includes transmitting digital coupon data directly to a wireless user communication device such as a user's cell phone and then detecting directly from the device whether any of the digital coupon data has been selected to be redeemed and receiving the selected digital coupon data directly from the wireless user communication device for redemption and clearing purposes.11-29-2012

Steven Gregory Ow, Santa Rosa Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110050487SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING A REMOTE SOURCE AND ORIENTATION CONTROL - Systems and methods for tracking a remote source and monitoring and controlling the angular orientation of an antenna array, including a first antenna portion and a second antenna portion, are provided, including a sum-difference structure coupled to a first output of the first antenna portion and a second output of the second antenna portion, where the sum-difference structure provides both a sum power signal and a difference power signal, and where both the sum power signal and the difference power signal have associated RSSI values generated by an RSSI circuit. Systems and methods provided herein further include a sum-delta processor configured to utilize the RSSI values to generate an off-bore-sight angle of the antenna array relative to a position of a transmitting radiofrequency signal source.03-03-2011
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