Pham, CA
Ai Quoc Pham, Milpitas, CA US
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20130084482 | REBALANCING ELECTROLYTES IN REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEMS - Embodiments of redox flow battery rebalancing systems include a system for reacting an unbalanced flow battery electrolyte with a rebalance electrolyte in a first reaction cell. In some embodiments, the rebalance electrolyte may contain ferrous iron (Fe | 04-04-2013 |
20130084506 | MONITORING ELECTROLYTE CONCENTRATIONS IN REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEMS - Methods, systems and structures for monitoring, managing electrolyte concentrations in redox flow batteries are provided by introducing a first quantity of a liquid electrolyte into a first chamber of a test cell and introducing a second quantity of the liquid electrolyte into a second chamber of the test cell. The method further provides for measuring a voltage of the test cell, measuring an elapsed time from the test cell reaching a first voltage until the test cell reaches a second voltage; and determining a degree of imbalance of the liquid electrolyte based on the elapsed time. | 04-04-2013 |
20140272483 | Systems and Methods for Rebalancing Redox Flow Battery Electrolytes - Various methods of rebalancing electrolytes in a redox flow battery system include various systems using a catalyzed hydrogen rebalance cell configured to minimize the risk of dissolved catalyst negatively affecting flow battery performance. Some systems described herein reduce the chance of catalyst contamination of RFB electrolytes by employing a mediator solution to eliminate direct contact between the catalyzed membrane and the RFB electrolyte. Other methods use a rebalance cell chemistry that maintains the catalyzed electrode at a potential low enough to prevent the catalyst from dissolving. | 09-18-2014 |
20150086896 | MONITORING ELECTROLYTE CONCENTRATIONS IN REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEMS - Methods, systems and structures for monitoring, managing electrolyte concentrations in redox flow batteries are provided by introducing a first quantity of a liquid electrolyte into a first chamber of a test cell and introducing a second quantity of the liquid electrolyte into a second chamber of the test cell. The method further provides for measuring a voltage of the test cell, measuring an elapsed time from the test cell reaching a first voltage until the test cell reaches a second voltage; and determining a degree of imbalance of the liquid electrolyte based on the elapsed time. | 03-26-2015 |
And-Vu Pham, West Sacramento, CA US
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20100295646 | Manufacture and use of planar embedded magnetics as discrete components and in integrated connectors - The current invention provides an integrated planar transformer and electronic component that includes at least one wideband planar transformer disposed in a planar substrate, where each wideband planar transformer includes a planar substrate in a fully-cured and rigid state, a ferrite material embedded in the planar substrate, where the ferrite material is enveloped in an elastic and non-conductive material, inter-wound conductors disposed around the embedded ferrite material, where top and bottom conductors are bonded by an insulating adhesive. The top and bottom conductors are connected in an inter-connected pattern by conductive vias disposed on each side of the ferrite material and span through the layers to the conductors. The planar transformer further includes at least one center tap connected to at least one inter-wound conductor. The integrated planar transformer and electronic component further includes at least one electronic component connected to at least one terminal of the wide-band planar transformer. | 11-25-2010 |
Anh Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120319783 | Inductance Enhanced Rotary Traveling Wave Oscillator Circuit and Method - A plurality of inductance enhanced interweaved rotary traveling wave oscillators (RTWO) is disclosed. Portions of the transmission line conductors are increased in length and run in parallel. Because the currents in these portions travel in the same direction, the inductance of these inductors is increased. By controlling the length of the transmission line conductors in these areas compared to the lengths where the currents in the oscillators travel in opposite directions, the overall impedance of the oscillators can be increased. Increased impedance leads to lower power and lower phase noise for the oscillators. Additionally, the interweaved oscillators are phase-locked to each other. | 12-20-2012 |
Anh-Vu Pham, West Sacramento, CA US
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20090002111 | Wideband planar transformer - A method of arranging and fabricating parallel primary and secondary coils of a wideband planar transformer is provided. The spacing and width of the coils are disposed to extend the bandwidth from DC to GHz and allow for high frequency coupling when the core permeability dramatically drops and achieves low reflected energy and low loss over a wide bandwidth. A bottom mold having a pattern of hole-pairs with conductive elements inserted vertically couples to a top mold such that a middle portion of the conductive elements spans between the top and bottom molds. Dielectric material envelopes the middle portion and a displacement feature of the mold creates a vacancy. A ferrite element is deposited to the vacancy. A second top mold spans the bottom mold and dielectric material is deposited to create a molded assembly. A deposited patterned conductive coating connects the element ends to define the transformer coils. | 01-01-2009 |
Anthony Pham, San Gabriel, CA US
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20100138519 | Networking Hardware Elements With Network Layout Maps Thereon, And Related Methods - Examples of networking hardware with network layout maps thereon are disclosed herein. Other examples, embodiments, and related methods are also described herein. | 06-03-2010 |
Art Pham, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20120203922 | LINKED-LIST HYBRID PEER-TO-PEER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING THROUGHPUT SPEED AND PREVENTING DATA STARVATION - A system and method is described for formulating a linked-list hybrid peer-to-peer sub-network that analyzes capabilities of plurality of nodes, and creating at least two linked-list hybrid peer-to-peer sub-networks by forming a first group of nodes of the plurality of nodes having similar capabilities and establishing serial connections between nodes of the first group of nodes to form a first linked-list hybrid peer-to-peer sub-network. | 08-09-2012 |
Bac Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120113782 | STORAGE MEDIA DEFECT DETECTION - Detecting a defect on a storage device is disclosed. Detecting includes receiving a signal read from a storage device, sampling the signal to obtain a set of signal samples, wherein the sampling starts at an arbitrary time, computing a defect value for a defect type using the set of signal samples, comparing the defect value with a threshold associated with the defect type, determining whether there is a defect of the defect type based at least in part on the comparison, and in the event that a defect is detected, outputting an indication associated with the defect. | 05-10-2012 |
Baoquoc N. Pham, Pasadena, CA US
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20120041592 | HARDWARE ABSTRACTION LAYER (HAL) FOR A ROBOT - Methods and apparatus that provide a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) for a robot are disclosed. A HAL can reside as a software layer or as a firmware layer residing between robot control software and underlying robot hardware and/or an operating system for the hardware. The HAL provides a relatively uniform abstract for aggregates of underlying hardware such that the underlying robotic hardware is transparent to perception and control software, i.e., robot control software. This advantageously permits robot control software to be written in a robot-independent manner. Developers of robot control software are then freed from tedious lower level tasks. Portability is another advantage. For example, the HAL efficiently permits robot control software developed for one robot to be ported to another. In one example, the HAL permits the same navigation algorithm to be ported from a wheeled robot and used on a humanoid legged robot. | 02-16-2012 |
Barry Phong Pham, Sun Valley, CA US
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20120186997 | LAYERED ENZYME COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH ANALYTE SENSORS - Embodiments of the invention provide amperometric analyte sensors having optimized elements such as electrodes formed from sputtered platinum compositions as well as layers of material selected to optimize the characteristics of a wide variety of sensor elements and sensors. While embodiments of the innovation can be used in a variety of contexts, typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes. | 07-26-2012 |
20120190950 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH ANALYTE SENSORS - Embodiments of the invention provide amperometric analyte sensors having optimized elements such as electrodes formed from sputtered platinum compositions as well as layers of material selected to optimize the characteristics of a wide variety of sensor elements and sensors. While embodiments of the innovation can be used in a variety of contexts, typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes. | 07-26-2012 |
Binh Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120308526 | Sonic Low Pressure Spray Drying - This invention provides methods of spray drying pharmaceutical powders from a vibrating nozzle at low pressures. The method can effectively spray dry thick or viscous solutions or suspensions to provide small uniform particles. The invention includes dry particle compositions prepared by methods of low pressure spraying from vibrating nozzles. | 12-06-2012 |
20140380257 | HIERARCHICAL PUSHDOWN OF CELLS AND NETS TO ANY LOGICAL DEPTH - A technique for generating pushdown data comprises performing logical pushdown of circuit elements and nets and detecting physical pushdown based on partition boundary crossings. Geometry associated with one logical level may be used as a keep-out region for the same physical layer when generating physical design of a different logical level. The technique may advantageously enable concurrent design in both top-level and low-level physical design phases, thereby reducing overall design cycle time in developing an integrated circuit. | 12-25-2014 |
Binh V. Pham, Mountain View, CA US
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20100330162 | Spray freeze dry of compositions for pulmonary adminstration - This invention provides methods and compositions to preserve bioactive materials, such as viruses, bacteria, cells, or liposomes, in freeze dried particles suitable for pulmonary administration. Methods provide spray freeze drying of formulations to form stable freeze dried particles. | 12-30-2010 |
20110064723 | Formulation for room temperature stabilization of a live attenuated bacterial vaccine - This invention provides methods and compositions for stabilizing proteins and vaccines in dried formulations. In particular, a cavitation method and compositions of preparing a dried vaccine are provided that stabilize the viability of live bacteria and live virus vaccines at room temperature. | 03-17-2011 |
20110243996 | Spray freeze dry of compositions for intranasal administration - This invention provides methods and compositions to preserve bioactive materials, such as peptides, nucleic acids, viruses, bacteria, cells, or liposomes, in freeze dried particles suitable for intranasal administration. Methods provide spray freeze drying of formulations to form stable freeze dried particles for intranasal administration. | 10-06-2011 |
20120128729 | Gallium Formulation For The Treatment And Prevention of Infectious Diseases - A method and composition for treatment of bacterial infections caused by gram negative or gram positive bacteria such as | 05-24-2012 |
20120148635 | GALLIUM FORMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES - A method and composition for treatment of bacterial infections caused by gram negative or gram positive bacteria such as | 06-14-2012 |
Cuong V. Pham, San Diego, CA US
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20100032776 | DESTRUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP, INTERPOSER ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS - A semiconductor chip includes a first integrated circuit chip and a depression substrate attached to the integrated circuit chip, wherein the integrated circuit chip and the depression substrate define a cavity therebetween. The semiconductor chip also includes a stress sensitive material located in the cavity and a chemical located in the cavity, wherein detection of tampering causes a reaction by the chemical such that the semiconductor chip is at least partially destroyed. | 02-11-2010 |
David C.m. Pham, Fremont, CA US
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20120075040 | Systems and Methods of a Rectangular-to-Circular Waveguide Transition - Systems and methods for a filtering wave energy using a rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition are discussed herein. An exemplary system comprises a rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition and a filter card. The rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition may include a front section and a back section opposite the front section, the rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition defining a circular hole extending from the front section of the rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition through the back section, the rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition further having a first arcuate region on the face of the transition, the first arcuate region defining a first cavity extending from the circular hole through the first arcuate region, the rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition also having a second arcuate region defining a second cavity opposite the first cavity, the second cavity extending from the circular hole through the second arcuate region. The filter card may be configured to be placed across the circular hole of the rectangular-to-circular waveguide transition. | 03-29-2012 |
20120108188 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED POWER YIELD AND LINEARIZATION IN RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMITTERS - In one example system, the system comprises a linearizer module, a first upconverter module, a power amplifier module, a signal sampler module, and a downconverter module. The linearizer module may be configured to receive a first intermediate frequency signal and to adjust the first intermediate frequency signal based on a reference signal and a signal based on a second intermediate frequency signal. The first upconverter module may be configured to receive and up-convert a signal based on the adjusted first intermediate frequency signal to a radio frequency signal. The power amplifier module may be configured to receive and amplify a power of a signal based on the radio frequency signal. The signal sampler module may be configured to sample a signal based on the amplified radio frequency signal. The downconverter module may be configured to receive and down-convert a signal based on the sampled radio frequency signal to the second intermediate frequency signal. | 05-03-2012 |
20120208477 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER WITH IMPROVED LINEARITY AND POWER OUT UTILIZING PRE-DISTORTION AND A GAN (GALLIUM NITRIDE) POWER AMPLIFIER DEVICE - Various embodiments provide for systems and methods for increased linear output power of a transmitter. An exemplary wireless communications system for transmitting an input signal comprises a predistorter module, a GaN power amplifier, a coupler, and an antenna. The predistorter module is configured to detect existing distortion by comparing the input signal to a feedback signal and generate a correction signal. The predistorter may adaptively adjust its operation to minimize the existing distortion due to GaN power amplifier nonlinear characteristics. The result is that the GaN power amplifier may send a power signal of improved linearity to the antenna. The coupler is configured to sample the amplified signal from the GaN power amplifier to generate the feedback signal. The antenna is configured to transmit the amplified signal. | 08-16-2012 |
Derek D. Pham, Garden Grove, CA US
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20120095125 | SILICONE CONTAINING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - A polymeric material with a variable modulus of elasticity is described herein. The polymeric material described herein is useful for forming implantable medical devices (e.g. ophthalmic lenses, breast implants, and body augmentation devices). In addition, medical devices formed from the polymer material can be used to controllably release a therapeutic agent. Also, the polymeric material may be used to prepare topical compositions or other applications or devices where control of a mechanical property such as material modulus is important. | 04-19-2012 |
20130184417 | SILICONE CONTAINING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - A polymeric material with a variable modulus of elasticity is described herein. The polymeric material described herein is useful for forming implantable medical devices (e.g. ophthalmic lenses, breast implants, and body augmentation devices). In addition, medical devices formed from the polymer material can be used to controllably release a therapeutic agent. Also, the polymeric material may be used to prepare topical compositions or other applications or devices where control of a mechanical property such as material modulus is important. | 07-18-2013 |
20140277439 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF SILICONE MATERIALS - Disclosed herein are surface treatments for soft silicone gel materials such as silicone intraocular lenses. | 09-18-2014 |
Diane Pham, San Diego, CA US
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20130174632 | GRIPPER ASSEMBLY FOR A MANIPULATOR AND METHOD OF USE - A gripper assembly for a forging manipulator includes a main body configured to be in operative communication with the manipulator; a contact plate attached to the main body and configured to be in physical communication with a heated metal part; and an insulating plate disposed between the main body and the contact plate, wherein the insulating plate is configured to substantially prevent heat transfer from the heated metal part to the main body. | 07-11-2013 |
Duyet Pham, San Diego, CA US
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20100118193 | HDMI SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE COUPLING OF CONSUMER ELECTRONIC CONTROL AND/OR NON-CONSUMER ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES IN AN AUDIO/VISUAL ENVIRONMENT - A switching module, system and method facilitate communications between one or more non-CEC enabled devices and a television of an audio/visual (A/V) system. The switching module is able to accommodate both Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) enabled and non-CEC enabled devices for communication with the television. In response to user control of a user interface of the switching module, when a non-CEC enabled device is coupled to the switching module, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) input port of the HDMI switching module is selected and a default HDMI device type and corresponding HDMI logic address is set for the non-CEC enabled device. This information is displayed for the user by the television. | 05-13-2010 |
Duyet D. Pham, San Diego, CA US
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20090307591 | Virtual remote controller - An entertainment system often contains a number of entertainment devices, such as a television, VCR, DVD player, CD player, Cable-TV box, and other devices each of which has a remote controller associated with the device. This often results in a confusing welter of remote controllers to operate the system as a whole. A system and method for displaying control function icons on a television display is presented here. The control function icons are displayed in large font, hi-intensity icons as an overlay on a television screen. There are a number of the graphic icon sets that may be mapped, one to each device in the system that has a remote controller. The user may then select the set of icons for the device to be controlled, select the function desired, and the control function code is sent to the infrared receiver of the device to be controlled. This Virtual Remote Controller is maintained in non-volatile memory within the television and may be expanded to map each non-television device in the entire entertainment system such that all are controlled from visual icons on the television display. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 12-10-2009 |
Frank N. Pham, Moorpark, CA US
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20120033379 | AIRFLOW CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC CHASSIS - An electronic equipment cabinet includes a chassis and a fan coupled thereto. The fan is configured to move an airstream through the chassis. A plenum is coupled to the chassis and has a first opening in a first side located to receive the airstream, and a second opening in an adjacent second side. An airflow diverter is located within the plenum. The airflow diverter has a surface oriented to redirect the airstream between the first opening and the second opening. | 02-09-2012 |
Hai Nhu Pham, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110250766 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a riser card, a first connector, a bent connector, and a second connector. The riser card includes a first side and a second side. The first connector is mounted on the first side of the riser card. The first connector includes at least one first pin extending through the riser card and protruding from the second side of the riser card. The bent connector is mounted on the second side of the riser card. The bent connector is coupled with the first connector in the riser card. The bent connector includes a first portion mounted on the second side and a second portion spaced from the riser card. The second connector is connected to the second portion. A gap is defined between the second connector and the riser card, and the at least one first pin of the first connector is located in the gap to avoid interfering with the second connector. | 10-13-2011 |
Hai-Van Pham, Milpitas, CA US
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20130185133 | RECOMMENDING VIRTUAL REWARD OFFERS AND AWARDING VIRTUAL REWARDS - In an embodiment, a method performed by one or more computing devices comprises storing, for one or more marketplace associated applications, interaction information that identifies, for each particular application of said one or more marketplace associated applications, a list of devices that interacted with an instance of the particular application; receiving, from a requesting device, a request for a list of offer eligible applications; determining, based on said interaction information, a set of applications associated with the requesting device; based on said determination of the set of applications associated with the requesting device, sending a list of one or more selected eligible applications to the requesting device. | 07-18-2013 |
20140188980 | COMPLETING MOBILE APP CONVERSIONS - In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises receiving, at a mobile computing device, a request comprising a protocol identifier, a label value, and a data value, wherein the protocol identifier is associated with a protocol implemented in a first mobile app; using a protocol handler in the mobile computing device associated with the protocol, initiating processing of the request; using a native code element in the mobile computing device: intercepting the request when the label value matches a particular expression, and in response to the intercepting, providing the data value to other than the first mobile app, the protocol handler or the native code element; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices. | 07-03-2014 |
20140324562 | RECOMMENDING VIRTUAL REWARD OFFERS AND AWARDING VIRTUAL REWARDS - In an embodiment, a method performed by one or more computing devices comprises storing, for one or more marketplace associated applications, interaction information that identifies, for each particular application of said one or more marketplace associated applications, a list of devices that interacted with an instance of the particular application; receiving, from a requesting device, a request for a list of offer eligible applications; determining, based on said interaction information, a set of applications associated with the requesting device; based on said determination of the set of applications associated with the requesting device, sending a list of one or more selected eligible applications to the requesting device. | 10-30-2014 |
Ha M. Pham, Milpitas, CA US
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20120140575 | PROCESS TOLERANT LARGE-SWING SENSE AMPLFIER WITH LATCHING CAPABILITY - A process-tolerant large-swing sense amplifier with latching capability includes top-array and bottom-array access. The sense amplifier provides improved tolerance to process variation, reduces design complexity, reduces power consumption, and reduces the physical footprint of the circuit. In addition, the sense amplifier provides write-through functionality through the read data bus. | 06-07-2012 |
Hiep Pham, San Diego, CA US
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20100189041 | UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNET PROTOCOL TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION INVOLVING MOBILE DEVICES - A data communication system capable of forwarding IP-addressed data to devices as such devices move among networks having different IP addresses is dislcosed herein. The system includes first and second networks containing first and second pluralities of nodes. At least one of the first plurality of nodes is adapted to receive data transmissions from an external IP-based network. Upon joining the first network, this device is assigned an IP address which remains with it irrespective of whether it moves beyond the range of the first network. When this device roams into the vicinity of the second network, data addressed to the device which is received at the first network is forwarded via at least one node of the second network to the roaming device. | 07-29-2010 |
Hieu Pham, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130034947 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION OF METAL OXIDES FOR MEMORY APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to nonvolatile memory devices and methods for manufacturing such memory devices. The methods for forming improved memory devices, such as a ReRAM cells, provide optimized, atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming a metal oxide film stack which contains at least one hard metal oxide film (e.g., metal is completely oxidized or substantially oxidized) and at least one soft metal oxide film (e.g., metal is less oxidized than hard metal oxide). The soft metal oxide film is less electrically resistive than the hard metal oxide film since the soft metal oxide film is less oxidized or more metallic than the hard metal oxide film. In one example, the hard metal oxide film is formed by an ALD process utilizing ozone as the oxidizing agent while the soft metal oxide film is formed by another ALD process utilizing water vapor as the oxidizing agent. | 02-07-2013 |
20130200323 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELECTRODE - A nonvolatile memory element is disclosed comprising a first electrode, a near-stoichiometric metal oxide memory layer having bistable resistance, and a second electrode in contact with the near-stoichiometric metal oxide memory layer. At least one electrode is a resistive electrode comprising a sub-stoichiometric transition metal nitride or oxynitride, and has a resistivity between 0.1 and 10 Ω cm. The resistive electrode provides the functionality of an embedded current-limiting resistor and also serves as a source and sink of oxygen vacancies for setting and resetting the resistance state of the metal oxide layer. Novel fabrication methods for the second electrode are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200324 | Transition Metal Oxide Bilayers - Embodiments of the invention include nonvolatile memory elements and memory devices comprising the nonvolatile memory elements. Methods for forming the nonvolatile memory elements are also disclosed. The nonvolatile memory element comprises a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a plurality of layers of an oxide disposed between the first and second electrode layers. One of the oxide layers has linear resistance and substoichiometric composition, and the other oxide layer has bistable resistance and near-stoichiometric composition. Preferably, the sum of the two oxide layer thicknesses is between about 20 Å and about 100 Å, and the oxide layer with bistable resistance has a thickness between about 25% and about 75% of the total thickness. In one embodiment, the oxide layers are formed using reactive sputtering in an atmosphere with controlled flows of argon and oxygen. | 08-08-2013 |
20130334490 | Transition Metal Oxide Bilayers - Embodiments of the invention include nonvolatile memory elements and memory devices comprising the nonvolatile memory elements. Methods for forming the nonvolatile memory elements are also disclosed. The nonvolatile memory element comprises a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a plurality of layers of an oxide disposed between the first and second electrode layers. One of the oxide layers has linear resistance and substoichiometric composition, and the other oxide layer has bistable resistance and near-stoichiometric composition. Preferably, the sum of the two oxide layer thicknesses is between about 20 Å and about 100 Å, and the oxide layer with bistable resistance has a thickness between about 25% and about 75% of the total thickness. In one embodiment, the oxide layers are formed using reactive sputtering in an atmosphere with controlled flows of argon and oxygen. | 12-19-2013 |
20140038380 | Multifunctional Electrode - A nonvolatile memory element is disclosed comprising a first electrode, a near-stoichiometric metal oxide memory layer having bistable resistance, and a second electrode in contact with the near-stoichiometric metal oxide memory layer. At least one electrode is a resistive electrode comprising a sub-stoichiometric transition metal nitride or oxynitride, and has a resistivity between 0.1 and 10 Ωcm. The resistive electrode provides the functionality of an embedded current-limiting resistor and also serves as a source and sink of oxygen vacancies for setting and resetting the resistance state of the metal oxide layer. Novel fabrication methods for the second electrode are also disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140154859 | Methods and Vehicles for High Productivity Combinatorial Testing of Materials for Resistive Random Access Memory Cells - Provided are methods for processing different materials on the same substrate for high throughput screening of multiple ReRAM materials. A substrate may be divided into multiple site isolated regions, each region including one or more base structures operable as bottom electrodes of ReRAM cells. Different test samples may be formed over these base structures in a combinatorial manner. Specifically, each site isolated region may receive a test sample that has a different characteristic than at least one other sample provided in another region. The test samples may have different compositions and/or thicknesses or be deposited using different techniques. These different samples are then etched in the same operation to form portions of the samples. Each portion is substantially larger than the corresponding base structure and fully covers this base structure to protect the interface between the base structure and the portion during etching. | 06-05-2014 |
20140217348 | Transition Metal Oxide Bilayers - Embodiments of the invention include nonvolatile memory elements and memory devices comprising the nonvolatile memory elements. Methods for forming the nonvolatile memory elements are also disclosed. The nonvolatile memory element comprises a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a plurality of layers of an oxide disposed between the first and second electrode layers. One of the oxide layers has linear resistance and substoichiometric composition, and the other oxide layer has bistable resistance and near-stoichiometric composition. Preferably, the sum of the two oxide layer thicknesses is between about 20 Å and about 100 Å, and the oxide layer with bistable resistance has a thickness between about 25% and about 75% of the total thickness. In one embodiment, the oxide layers are formed using reactive sputtering in an atmosphere with controlled flows of argon and oxygen. | 08-07-2014 |
20140363920 | Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxides for Memory Applications - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to nonvolatile memory devices and methods for manufacturing such memory devices. The methods for forming improved memory devices, such as a ReRAM cells, provide optimized, atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming a metal oxide film stack which contains at least one hard metal oxide film (e.g., metal is completely oxidized or substantially oxidized) and at least one soft metal oxide film (e.g., metal is less oxidized than hard metal oxide). The soft metal oxide film is less electrically resistive than the hard metal oxide film since the soft metal oxide film is less oxidized or more metallic than the hard metal oxide film. In one example, the hard metal oxide film is formed by an ALD process utilizing ozone as the oxidizing agent while the soft metal oxide film is formed by another ALD process utilizing water vapor as the oxidizing agent. | 12-11-2014 |
20140374240 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELECTRODE - A nonvolatile memory element is disclosed comprising a first electrode, a near-stoichiometric metal oxide memory layer having bistable resistance, and a second electrode in contact with the near-stoichiometric metal oxide memory layer. At least one electrode is a resistive electrode comprising a sub-stoichiometric transition metal nitride or oxynitride, and has a resistivity between 0.1 and 10Ω cm. The resistive electrode provides the functionality of an embedded current-limiting resistor and also serves as a source and sink of oxygen vacancies for setting and resetting the resistance state of the metal oxide layer. Novel fabrication methods for the second electrode are also disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
Hieu Trung Pham, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090176369 | LOW-H PLASMA TREATMENT WITH N2 ANNEAL FOR ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES - A method for forming a single damascene and/or dual damascene, contact and interconnect structure, comprising: performing front end processing, depositing copper including a copper barrier, annealing the copper in at least 90% N | 07-09-2009 |
20100109067 | SiH4 soak for low hydrogen SiN deposition to improve flash memory device performance - Prior to deposition of a silicon nitride (SiN) layer on a structure, a non-plasma enhanced operation is undertaken wherein the structure is exposed to silane (SiH | 05-06-2010 |
20110266609 | SiH4 SOAK FOR LOW HYDROGEN SIN DEPOSITION TO IMPROVE FLASH MEMORY DEVICE PERFORMANCE - Prior to deposition of a silicon nitride (SiN) layer on a structure, a non-plasma enhanced operation is undertaken wherein the structure is exposed to silane (SiH | 11-03-2011 |
Hubert Pham, Cupertino, CA US
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20090207135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING INPUT FROM SPATIAL POSITION OF AN OBJECT - A system and method for determining an input is provided. The system includes an object position determination device and an input determination device. The object position determination device is configured to determine a first position of an object at a first time and a second position of the object at a second time. The object position determination device includes a camera configured to detect light traveling from the object to the camera. The input determination device is configured to determine an input based at least partly upon the first position and the second position. The object position determination device can include a second camera. The object can include a radio frequency emitter. The object can include an infrared emitter. The object can be an electronic device. | 08-20-2009 |
Hung A. Pham, Oakland, CA US
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20140074424 | USING MAGNETOMETER DATA TO CALCULATE ANGULAR RATE MEASUREMENT BIAS - Implementations are disclosed for using magnetometer measurements to estimate bias for angular rate measurements provided by an angular rate sensor (e.g., a gyro sensor). In some implementations, a bias estimator running on a device is configured to determine if the device is rotating based on the magnetometer measurements. If the device is not rotating, a dynamic bias is calculated and added to a temperature compensated static bias to provide a total angular rate measurement bias. The total angular rate measurement bias can be provided to an attitude estimation system where it is used to update an attitude (orientation) of the device. In some implementations, the angular rate measurements are used to determine if the device is oscillating according to a threshold value. If the device is not rotating and the device is oscillating according to a threshold value, the static bias is updated in a calibration table. | 03-13-2014 |
20140364102 | Determination of Device Body Location - In some implementations, a mobile device can analyze motion sensor data during a voice call to determine whether the mobile device is on a stationary object or worn on a user's body (e.g., in the lap or pocket of a user of the mobile device). The mobile device can adjust the transmit power level of the telephony transceiver during the voice call based on the determination | 12-11-2014 |
20140364162 | Determination of Device Body Location - In some implementations, a mobile device can analyze motion sensor data and proximity sensor data during a voice call to determine whether the mobile device is on a stationary object or worn on a user's body (e.g., in the lap or pocket of a user of the mobile device). The mobile device can adjust the transmit power level of the telephony transceiver during the voice call based on the determination. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365169 | Adjusting Step Count to Compensate for Arm Swing - In some implementations, a mobile device can receive a motion signal from a motion sensor on the mobile device. The mobile device can determine a step count based on the motion signal. The mobile device can transform the motion signal from a time domain signal into a frequency domain signal. The mobile device can determine a dominant peak and harmonic peaks of the motion signal within a pedestrian frequency band. The mobile device can determine that the dominant peak corresponds to an arm swing of a user and adjust the step count to compensate for the arm swing. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365803 | Motion Fencing - In some implementations, a mobile device can be configured with virtual motion fences that delineate domains of motion detectable by the mobile device. In some implementations, the mobile device can be configured to invoke an application or function when the mobile device enters or exits a motion domain (by crossing a motion fence). In some implementations, entering or exiting a motion domain can cause components of the mobile device to power on or off (or awaken or sleep) in an incremental manner. | 12-11-2014 |
Hung M. Pham, Torrance, CA US
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20090257073 | MINIMIZING VISUAL ARTIFACTS IN A BRICK-LAYER HALFTONE STRUCTURE - What is disclosed is a novel system and method for minimizing visual artifacts, such as ROS skew and laserbeam bow, in a brick-layer halftone structure. The present method involves determining a line pattern from ROS skew and laserbeam bow profiles which traverses through successive halftone cells displacing pixels along scanlines in the process direction. The amount of displacement is varied as a function of the cross-process location as determined by the line pattern. Pixels along scanlines are shifted in a direction defined by the error profiles. In each halftone cell within which the line pattern traverses, extra pixels (empty pixel spaces created in the halftone cell by the shifting operation) are filled with lost pixels (pixels bumped from the halftone cell during the shifting operation) such that overall density of the halftone cell is maintained. The lost pixels are buffered such that lost pixels are preserved. | 10-15-2009 |
Hy Quoc Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120173661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING INFORMATION IN A MOBILE WIRELESS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes communicating a message to a remote data plane element in order to request a data plane resource for hosting a session. The method also includes receiving a response at a network element acknowledging the message. Data plane traffic is managed at the remote data plane element based on enforcement rules. The enforcement rules are provisioned in a table element at the remote data plane element, and the table element reflects a portion of a master table element included in the network element. | 07-05-2012 |
John Pham, Santa Ana, CA US
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20080274931 | BIO-FRIENDLY AUTOMATIC DISH WASHING TABLETS PROCESSES AND ALL NATURAL PRODUCTS THEREBY - An improved process for manufacturing an all natural dish washing tablet having an inherent rinsing agent incorporated in the same and comprises, in combination, pre-blending sodium bicarbonate, combining the resultant blend with a plurality of granulated ingredients, adding an aliquot of liquid oil materials, including a warmed Glycerol Oleate component to create a master blend, and finishing the tablet. | 11-06-2008 |
Lam Pham, San Diego, CA US
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20140117922 | PORTABLE DC POWER TOOL BATTERY ADAPTER AND CHARGER WITH USB INTERFACE - A portable power tool adapter device used to power and charge an electronic device. The power tool adapter device may include an adapter housing with mechanical fittings configured to mate with various power tool battery types, a charger board circuit for controlling various functions of the adapter device, a DC-to-DC step down converter and regulator for converting the high voltage from the power tool to a low voltage, specialized battery input connectors for electrically connecting the battery to the charger board circuit, heat vents for dissipating heat generated by the charger board circuit, a regulator feedback circuit for maintaining output voltages at desired levels, and a multi-pin input/output connector for charging the power tool battery and supplying multiple output voltages when connected to an external connector module. | 05-01-2014 |
Laurent Kim-Huy Pham, Milpitas, CA US
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20140022956 | System and Method for Improving Audio Quality During Web Conferences Over Low-Speed Network Connections - A method that includes: (1) transmitting, at a first transmit time point, a first probe packet over a network connection to a conferencing server immediately before transmitting a data packet, the first probe packet arriving at the conferencing server at a first receive time point; (2) transmitting, at a second transmit time point, a second probe packet over the network connection to the conferencing server immediately after transmitting the data packet, the second probe packet arriving at the conferencing server at a second receive time point, the first and second probe packets being smaller than the data packet; (3) receiving information encoding a first difference between the first and second transmit time points and a second difference between the first and second receive time points; and (4) based on the first and second differences, modifying a transmission parameter associated with data packets to be transmitted thereafter to the conferencing server. | 01-23-2014 |
Loc T. Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120325192 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Paintball Loading Using a Detent - A paintball assembly capable of retaining a paintball in a loading chamber using a paintball catcher is disclosed. The paintball assembly includes a loading chamber, a detent, and a bolt. The loading chamber is coupled to a loading port to receive paintballs. In one embodiment, the detent includes a paintball catcher capable of catching the paintball as it is loaded into the loading chamber. In one example, the paintball catcher is a flexible paintball catcher extending into the loading chamber and is able to catch the paintball and hold it in a predefined position. When a trigger is pulled, the bolt pushes the paintball into a firing chamber while the paintball catcher releases the paintball. | 12-27-2012 |
20130337949 | Delivery Shell Using Gyroscopic Guiding System and Methods of Making the Same - A projectile such as a paintball including a ball-shaped capsule and a round-shaped disc capable of facilitating accuracy of projectile travel direction is disclosed. The ball-shaped or substantial ball-shaped capsule, in one embodiment, having a head and a tail is able to store and deliver colored markers upon an impact between the projectile and an object. The round-shaped disc is positioned at a place so that allowing a portion of the round-shaped disc to extend above outer surface of the capsule. The disc is able to catch at least airflow when the projectile is launched. The round-shaped disc, in one example, uses the direction of the airflow to facilitate travel direction of the projectile. | 12-19-2013 |
20140345588 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Paintball Loading Using a Detent - A paintball assembly capable of retaining a paintball in a loading chamber using a paintball catcher is disclosed. The paintball assembly includes a loading chamber, a detent, and a bolt. The loading chamber is coupled to a loading port to receive paintballs. In one embodiment, the detent includes a paintball catcher capable of catching the paintball as it is loaded into the loading chamber. In one example, the paintball catcher is a flexible paintball catcher extending into the loading chamber and is able to catch the paintball and hold it in a predefined position. When a trigger is pulled, the bolt pushes the paintball into a firing chamber while the paintball catcher releases the paintball. | 11-27-2014 |
20150024881 | DELIVERY SHELL USING GYROSCOPIC GUIDING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A projectile such as a paintball including a ball-shaped capsule and a round-shaped disc capable of facilitating accuracy of projectile travel direction is disclosed. The ball-shaped or substantial ball-shaped capsule, in one embodiment, having a head and a tail is able to store and deliver colored markers upon an impact between the projectile and an object. The round-shaped disc is positioned at a place so that allowing a portion of the round-shaped disc to extend above outer surface of the capsule. The disc is able to catch at least airflow when the projectile is launched. The round-shaped disc, in one example, uses the direction of the airflow to facilitate travel direction of the projectile. | 01-22-2015 |
Mai Ngoc Pham, Elk Grove, CA US
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20130231941 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED OPTICAL DISPENSING - A system and method for automated optical dispensing includes a mobile client device configured to receive a frame selection, collect measurements based on an image of a patient, and receive a lens selection. Based on the parameters of the frame selection the mobile client device determines a position of a prescription within the lens selection. The mobile client device also runs a compatibility verification to determine if the frame selection and the lens selection are compatible, and submits an order to a manufacturer for the frame selection and the lens selection when the frame selection and the lens selection are compatible. The mobile client device may also create and submit claims to an insurance clearing house for professional services and contact lens products and services when applicable. | 09-05-2013 |
20130278895 | DIGITAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL APPLICATIONS - A digital measurement system and method for optical applications including a mobile client device having a digital camera and an audio port, and a laser measurement device having a laser. The laser measurement device connected to the mobile client device and electrically connected to the audio port of the mobile client device. The mobile client device is configured to activate the laser at the same time as the digital camera is activated, and capture an image of a patient. The mobile client device is configured to access a measurement module to calculate position of wear measurements based on a location of a laser mark in the captured image. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278896 | DIGITAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH MAGNETIC CARD READER AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL APPLICATIONS - A digital measurement system and method for optical applications including a mobile client device having a digital camera and an audio port, and a laser measurement device having a laser and a magnetic card reader. The laser measurement device and the magnetic card reader are electrically connected to the audio port of the mobile client device. The mobile client device is configured to activate the laser at the same time as the digital camera is activated, capture an image of a patient, and calculate position of wear measurements based on a location of a laser mark in the captured image. The mobile client device also allows an order for a frame and lenses to be submitted to a ophthalmic laboratory, and payment transactions to be processed using the magnetic card reader. | 10-24-2013 |
Michele Pham, Anaheim, CA US
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20110111365 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS - Apparatus and methods for root canal treatments are provided. In some embodiments, an aiming element may be used to position a high-velocity liquid jet near a desired location in the tooth. Embodiments of the aiming element may include an interrupter that deflects or impedes the liquid jet when it is not desirable for the jet to propagate from the aiming element. Embodiments of the aiming element may include an elongated member that permits passage of the liquid jet through a channel. The elongated member may include one or more openings, for example, on sides and/or ends of the member. Some root canal cleaning techniques include one or more applications of the liquid jet followed by application of a disinfectant such as, for example, an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite. | 05-12-2011 |
20110117517 | LIQUID JET APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DENTAL TREATMENTS - Systems and methods for using a liquid jet apparatus for dental treatments are disclosed. In one implementation, the liquid jet apparatus may include a handpiece configured to deliver a high velocity liquid jet to a desired location in the mouth of a patient. The handpiece may include a positioning member having a channel through or along which the jet can propagate. The positioning member may have a distal end portion configured to be at least partially disposed in a pulp cavity, canal space, or opening in the tooth under treatment. During operation, the jet may impact an impingement surface of the distal end portion of the positioning member and be deflected as a spray through one or more openings in the distal end portion. The liquid jet apparatus may be used for root canal treatments. | 05-19-2011 |
20120237893 | APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENDODONTIC TREATMENTS - Examples of apparatus, methods, and compositions for endodontic treatments are described. The apparatus can include a fluid platform configured to substantially retain fluid in a tooth chamber during treatment. The fluid platform can help maintain fluid circulation in the tooth chamber as fluid flows into and out of the tooth chamber. The apparatus can also include a pressure wave generator configured to generate acoustic waves that can be used for cleaning root canals and tooth surfaces in the tooth chamber. Examples of pressure wave generators include a liquid jet, an electromagnetic energy delivery device, and an ultrasonic device. The fluid can include antiseptic or antibacterial solutions to assist in tooth cleaning. The fluid may be degassed to have a reduced dissolved gas content (compared to non-degassed fluids used in endodontic treatments), which may improve the effectiveness of the pressure wave generation or the cleaning. | 09-20-2012 |
20120276497 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS - Apparatus and methods for root canal treatments are provided. In some embodiments, an aiming element may be used to position a high-velocity liquid jet near a desired location in the tooth. Embodiments of the aiming element may include an interrupter that deflects or impedes the liquid jet when it is not desirable for the jet to propagate from the aiming element. Embodiments of the aiming element may include an elongated member that permits passage of the liquid jet through a channel. The elongated member may include one or more openings, for example, on sides and/or ends of the member. Some root canal cleaning techniques include one or more applications of the liquid jet followed by application of a disinfectant such as, for example, an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite. | 11-01-2012 |
My Linh Pham, Anaheim, CA US
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20100137495 | EXTERIOR PAINT FORMULATION - The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least two binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has two binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art. | 06-03-2010 |
20110224349 | Exterior Deep Base Paint Formulation - The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art. | 09-15-2011 |
Nhan Trong Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120207154 | Port Decommissioning - A management application can automatically coordinate the decommissioning of ports in a switch, ensuring that ports are gracefully taken out of service without unnecessary interruption of service and triggering of automatic recovery functionality that may occur during manual decommissioning of ports. Embodiments may provide for decommissioning of F_ports only, E_ports only, or both F_ports and E_ports. Where link aggregation is provided for in the fabric, decommissioning of a port in a link aggregation group may be performed if there are other operational links in the group. Decommissioning of a non-aggregated port (or the last operational port in a link aggregation group) may be performed if there is a redundant path available. | 08-16-2012 |
Nhan Trong Pham, Fremont, CA US
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20120218990 | Virtual Port World Wide Names - A network switch allows defining a virtual port worldwide name (VPWWN) and associating the VPWWN with an F_port of the network switch, for use by a host bus adaptor (HBA) connecting to the network switch. Both a default and a user VPWWN may be defined, with the user VPWWN typically taking precedence over the default VPWWN. A database of VPWWN associations may be used to ensure uniqueness of the user VPWWN. Where the HBA allows dynamic assignment of WWNs, the VPWWN may be pushed to the HBA. The VPWWNs may be deleted, and moved to another port as desired. | 08-30-2012 |
20140286194 | Virtual Port World Wide Names - A network switch allows defining a virtual port worldwide name (VPWWN) and associating the VPWWN with an F_port of the network switch, for use by a host bus adaptor (HBA) connecting to the network switch. Both a default and a user VPWWN may be defined, with the user VPWWN typically taking precedence over the default VPWWN. A database of VPWWN associations may be used to ensure uniqueness of the user VPWWN. Where the HBA allows dynamic assignment of WWNs, the VPWWN may be pushed to the HBA. The VPWWNs may be deleted, and moved to another port as desired. | 09-25-2014 |
Phillip D. Pham, San Francisco, CA US
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20140094466 | SSH-2 (SLINGSHOT-2) INHIBITORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions that inhibit the polypeptide SSH-2, or SlingSHot-2, a phosphatase enzyme that regulates actin filaments, and methods for making and using them, including methods comprising administering compositions of the invention to regulate or modify actin filament polymerization by inhibiting SSH-2, where in one embodiment compositions of the invention slow or inhibit F-actin depolymerization and severing. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used to slow or inhibit cell motility and/or internal remodeling. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used to slow or inhibit, or reverse, or ameliorate the progression of a cancer or a metastasis or other uncontrolled or unregulated cell growth, and/or Alzheimer's disease. | 04-03-2014 |
Philong John Pham, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20140120491 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WITH SNAP FITTED, NON-SLIDING ARCHWIRE - An orthodontic appliance may include an archwire and multiple orthodontic brackets. The archwire may fit within a human mouth and contain multiple male connectors. Each orthodontic bracket may have a configuration that facilitates attaching the orthodontic bracket to a single tooth. Each orthodontic bracket may allow one of the male connectors to be locked into the orthodontic bracket with a snapping action. The male connector may be unable to slide with respect to the orthodontic bracket after being locked in the orthodontic bracket. A manual unlocking action may allow the male connector to disengage from the orthodontic bracket. | 05-01-2014 |
Phuongly Pham, Hayward, CA US
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20100190831 | GPR120 RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND USES THEREOF - GPR120 agonists are provided. These compounds are useful for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including Type II diabetes and diseases associated with poor glycemic control. | 07-29-2010 |
20100216827 | ARYL GPR120 RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND USES THEREOF - Aryl GPR120 agonists are provided. These compounds are useful for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including Type II diabetes and diseases associated with poor glycemic control. | 08-26-2010 |
20110313003 | GPR120 RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND USES THEREOF - GPR120 agonists are provided. These compounds are useful for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including Type II diabetes and diseases associated with poor glycemic control. | 12-22-2011 |
20130109734 | GPR120 RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND USES THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
20130131351 | GPR120 RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND USES THEREOF - GPR120 agonists are provided. These compounds are useful for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including Type II diabetes and diseases associated with poor glycemic control. | 05-23-2013 |
Phuongly Pham, San Francisco, CA US
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20130059845 | BICYCLIC AGONISTS OF GPR131 AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to compounds that act as agonists of, or otherwise modulate the activity of, GPR131 and to their use in the treatment of various diseases. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: | 03-07-2013 |
20130059856 | AGONISTS OF GPR131 AND USES THEREOF - Chemical compounds which act as agonists of, or otherwise modulate the activity of, GPR131 are disclosed. Related compositions, formulations and methods of use are also described. | 03-07-2013 |
20140128390 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR KINASE MODULATION, AND INDICATIONS THEREFOR - Compounds active on c-kit protein kinases or mutant c-kit protein kinases having any mutations are described, as well as methods of making and using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of the c-kit protein kinases and mutant c-kit protein kinases. | 05-08-2014 |
Quang Pham, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090187990 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO VERIFY DATA RECEIVED, AT A SERVER SYSTEM, FOR ACCESS AND/OR PUBLICATION VIA THE SERVER SYSTEM - A method and system to verify active content included within a markup language document store multiple instances of publication information (e.g., an e-commerce listing or e-mail message) in a database associated with a server system. The stored publication information includes active content (e.g., web pages that include an executable script or point to an executable script). Selected active content is retrieved from the database, and subject to a verification process. The verification process is to verify that the selected active content is not malicious. The selected active content is selectively published based on an outcome of the verification process. | 07-23-2009 |
Quang D. Pham, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130125236 | RENDER ENGINE, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME, TO VERIFY DATA FOR ACCESS AND/OR PUBLICATION VIA A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A method and system to verify active content at a server system include receiving, at the server system a communication (e.g., an e-mail message or e-commerce listing) that includes active content that is to be made accessible via the server system. At the server system, the active content is rendered to generate rendered active content. The rendered active content presents a representation of information and processes to which an end user will be subject. At the server system, the rendered active content is verified as not being malicious. | 05-16-2013 |
Quoc Pham, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090133685 | HELIOSTAT ARRAY LAYOUTS FOR MULTI-TOWER CENTRAL RECEIVER SOLAR POWER PLANTS - A solar power plant includes central receiver modules arranged in a regular pattern. Each central receiver module includes a tower, a central receiver mounted on the tower, and a heliostat array bounded by a polygon. The heliostat array includes heliostats with mirrors for reflecting sunlight to the central receiver. The heliostats are grouped in linear rows and each of the rows is parallel to another row. The locations of the heliostats are staggered between adjacent rows. The power plant also includes a power block for aggregating power from the central receivers and power conduits for transferring power from the central receivers to the power block. | 05-28-2009 |
20090241939 | Solar Receivers with Internal Reflections and Flux-Limiting Patterns of Reflectivity - Solar receivers and particularly to solar receivers having one or more cavities and optionally having absorptivity/reflectivity patterns on surfaces and methods of reflective material application. | 10-01-2009 |
Quoc Tran Pham, Anaheim, CA US
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20090101244 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY HOOKS AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH HOOKS - Mechanical hooks made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys, wherein the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys provide ruggedness, durability, higher service loads, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost manufacturing are provided. In addition, methods of making such mechanical hooks from bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are also disclosed. | 04-23-2009 |
20110162795 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY BONDING - Provided in one embodiment is a method of forming an interfacial layer or a seal, the method comprising: providing a composition that is at least partially amorphous, the composition having a glass transition temperature Tg and a crystallization temperature Tx; heating the composition to a first temperature that is below Tx; disposing the heated composition to form the interfacial layer or the seal; and cooling the interfacial layer or the seal to a second temperature that is below Tg. | 07-07-2011 |
20110163509 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY SEAL - Provided in one embodiment is an article, comprising a first part having a first surface and a hermetic seal disposed over a portion of the first surface, wherein the hermetic seal comprises a composition that is at least partially amorphous. | 07-07-2011 |
20120247622 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY HOOKS AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH HOOKS - Mechanical hooks made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys, wherein the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys provide ruggedness, durability, higher service loads, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost manufacturing are provided. In addition, methods of making such mechanical hooks from bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are also disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
20120312061 | THERMOPLASTIC FORMING METHODS FOR AMORPHOUS ALLOY - Provided herein include methods of molding a parison comprising an amorphous alloy and or an amorphous alloy composites, where the molding takes place within the supercooled liquid region or around the glass transition temperature of the amorphous alloy. In one embodiment, the foπning can be carried out with two fluids at different temperatures. The molded article can have a very high aspect ratio or a three-dimensional hollow shape with a desirable surface finish. | 12-13-2012 |
20130037232 | VACUUM MOLD - Disclosed is a vacuum mold with at least a first plate and a second plate to mold materials (e.g., amorphous alloys), and a method for manufacturing parts using the mold. An ejector mechanism, to eject molded material, is enclosed within an ejector box that is vacuum sealed relative to the plates. An ejector rod for moving the mechanism is also vacuum sealed via a seal in a vacuum feed through opening. Seals are provided between adjacent interfaces of the mold parts (plates and ejector box) to vacuum seal the mold. The mold is connected to at least one vacuum source that applies vacuum pressure thereto via a first vacuum port in a first direction. A second vacuum port may also be provided to apply pressure in a second direction. A vacuum release valve may be connected to the mold to release vacuum pressure applied to the mold. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037999 | TEMPERATURE REGULATED VESSEL - Disclosed is a temperature regulated vessel, and method for using the same, having a body configured to melt meltable material received therein, and one or more temperature regulating lines within the body configured to flow a liquid therein for regulating a temperature of the meltable material received in the melting portion. The vessel has a poor or low thermally conductive material on one or more of its parts, such as on the melting portion, on exterior surfaces of the body, and/or surrounding the temperature regulating lines to increase melt temperature of the material. The melting portion can also have indentations in its surface, and low thermally conductive material can be provided in the indentations. The vessel can be used to melt amorphous alloys, for example. | 02-14-2013 |
20130133787 | TIN-CONTAINING AMORPHOUS ALLOY - One embodiment provides a composition, the composition comprising: an alloy that is at least partially amorphous and is represented by a chemical formula: (Zr, Ti) | 05-30-2013 |
20130306196 | MANIPULATING SURFACE TOPOLOGY OF BMG FEEDSTOCK - Described herein is a feedstock comprising BMG. The feedstock has a surface with an average roughness of at least 200 microns. Also described herein is a feedstock comprising BMG. The feedstock, when supported on a support during a melting process of the feedstock, has a contact area between the feedstock and the support up to 50% of a total area of the support. These feedstocks can be made by molding ingots of BMG into a mole with surface patterns, enclosing one or more cores into a sheath with a roughened surface, chemical etching, laser ablating, machining, grinding, sandblasting, or shot peening. The feedstocks can be used as starting materials in an injection molding process. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306197 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY COMPONENT OR FEEDSTOCK AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Described herein is a method of combining discrete pieces of BMG in to a BMG feedstock that has at least one dimension greater than a critical dimension of the BMG, by methods such as thermoplastic forming, pressing, extruding, folding or forging. Other embodiments relate to a bulk metallic glass (BMG) component or feedstock having discrete pieces of a BMG, wherein the BMG component or feedstock has at least one dimension greater than a critical dimension of the BMG. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306199 | BULK METALLIC GLASS FEEDSTOCK WITH A DISSIMILAR SHEATH - Described herein is a feedstock including a core comprising BMG and a sheath attached the core. The sheath has a different physical property, a different chemical property or both from the core. Alternatively, the feedstock can include a sheath that encloses one or more core comprising BMG. The feedstock can be manufactured by attaching the sheath to the core, shot peening the core, etching the core, ion implanting the core, or applying a coating to the core, etc. The feedstock can be used to make a part by injection molding. The sheath can be used to adjust the composition of the core to reach the composition of the part. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306201 | BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY SHEET FORMING PROCESSES - Embodiments herein relate to a method for forming a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy sheets have different surface finish including a “fire” polish surface like that of a float glass. In one embodiment, a first molten metal alloy is poured on a second molten metal of higher density in a float chamber to form a sheet of the first molten that floats on the second molten metal and cooled to form a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy sheet. In another embodiment, a molten metal is poured on a conveyor conveying the sheet of the first molten metal on a conveyor and cooled to form a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy sheet. The cooling rate such that a time-temperature profile during the cooling does not traverse through a region bounding a crystalline region of the metal alloy in a time-temperature-transformation (TTT) diagram. | 11-21-2013 |
20130309121 | LAYER-BY-LAYER CONSTRUCTION WITH BULK METALLIC GLASSES - Described herein are methods of constructing a part using BMG layer by layer. In one embodiment, a layer of BMG powder is deposited to selected positions and then fused to a layer below by suitable methods such as laser heating or electron beam heating. The deposition and fusing are then repeated as need to construct the part layer by layer. One or more layers of non-BMG can be used as needed. In one embodiment, layers of BMG can be cut from one or more sheets of BMG to desired shapes, stacked and fused to form the part. | 11-21-2013 |
20130340897 | HIGH THERMAL STABILITY BULK METALLIC GLASS IN THE ZR-NB-CU-NI-AL SYSTEM - Disclosed is an improved bulk metallic glass alloy and methods of making the alloy in which the alloy has the structure Zr | 12-26-2013 |
20140010259 | TEMPERATURE TUNED FAILURE DETECTION DEVICE - The embodiments described herein relate to BMG parts and related failure detection devices. The BMG parts can be formed of a material including at least one or more amorphous alloys having binary physical properties in response to a temperature. The BMG parts can be configured in failure detection devices, which can be used for controlling and detecting failures, determining mechanical and temperature parameters, and/or providing protection and switching functions to an electronic system that contains the BMG parts and/or the failure detection devices. | 01-09-2014 |
20140328714 | ALLOYING TECHNIQUE FOR FE-BASED BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY - One embodiment provides a method of making an alloy feedstock, comprising: forming a first composition by combining Fe with a first nonmetal element; forming a second composition by combining Fe with a plurality of transition metal elements; forming a third composition by combining the second composition with a second nonmetal element; and combining the first composition with the third composition to form an alloy feedstock. | 11-06-2014 |
20140334106 | BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY HEAT SINK - Embodiments herein relate to a heat sink having nano- and/or micro-replication directly embossed in a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy comprising a metal alloy, wherein the heat sink is configured to transfer heat out of the heat sink by natural convection by air or forced convection by air, or by fluid phase change of a fluid and/or liquid cooling by a liquid. Other embodiments relate apparatus having the heat sink. Yet other embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing the heat sink and apparatus having the heat sink. | 11-13-2014 |
20140369375 | BOAT AND COIL DESIGNS - Disclosed are vessels used for melting material to be injection molded to form a part. One vessel has a body formed from a plurality of elongate segments configured to be electrically isolated from each other and with a melting portion for melting meltable material therein. Material can be provided between adjacent segments. An induction coil can be used to melt the material in the body. Other vessels have a body with an embedded induction coil therein. The embedded coil can be configured to surround the melting portion, or can be positioned below and/or adjacent the melting portion, so that meltable material is melted. The vessels can be used to melt amorphous alloys, for example. | 12-18-2014 |
Quyen D. Pham, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110064545 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER MECHANISM WITH PREHEATING FEATURES - Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and method for heating one or more substrates during transfer. One embodiment provides a robot blade assembly for supporting a substrate or a substrate carrier thereon. The robot blade assembly comprises a base plate, an induction heating assembly disposed on the base plate, and a top plate disposed above the induction heating assembly. Another embodiment provides an induction heating assembly disposed over a transfer chamber having a substrate transfer mechanism disposed therein. | 03-17-2011 |
Son Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120210416 | LOAD BALANCING IN A NETWORK WITH SESSION INFORMATION - Methods and systems for balancing load among firewall security devices are provided. According to one embodiment, a switch maintains a session table the session entries of which represent established traffic sessions between a source and a destination and form an association between the traffic session and a particular firewall security device (FSD). Responsive to receiving a packet of a first traffic session on a first port, a determination is made whether there exists a matching session entry. Responsive to a negative determination, a load balancing function is performed to select an FSD with which to associate the first traffic session and a corresponding reverse second traffic session. After processing of the packet by the selected FSD and receipt of the packet at a second port, a session entry is installed within the session table for the second traffic session and which associates the selected FSD with the second traffic session. | 08-16-2012 |
20140325636 | LOAD BALANCING IN A NETWORK WITH SESSION INFORMATION - Methods and systems for balancing load among firewall security devices (FSDs) are provided. According to one embodiment, a switch maintains session data the session entries of which represent established traffic sessions between a source and a destination and form an association between the traffic session and a particular FSD. A data packet of a traffic session from a client device directed to a target device is received at the switch. When none of the session entries are determined to correspond to the data packet, an FSD is selected to associate with the first traffic session by performing a load balancing function on at least a portion of the data packet. When a matching session entry exists, an FSD identified by the matching session entry is selected to process the data packet. The data packet is then caused to be processed by the selected firewall security device. | 10-30-2014 |
Son Minh Pham, San Francisco, CA US
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20090197856 | ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS - Provided are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The compounds and compositions are useful for treating viral infections caused by the Flaviviridae family of viruses. | 08-06-2009 |
20090197880 | ANTI-VIRAL COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, compositions thereof, and methods for their preparation and uses for treating viral infections mediated at least in part by a virus in the Flaviviridae family of viruses. | 08-06-2009 |
20150065519 | HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - This disclosure provides compounds and methods of using those compounds to treat metabolic disorders and hyperproliferative disorders, including administration of the compounds in conjunction with hormone receptor antagonists. | 03-05-2015 |
Steve Pham, Irvine, CA US
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20120176651 | Secure Watermarking of Print Jobs Using a Smartcard - There is disclosed a method and apparatus for secure watermarking of print jobs using a smartcard. The method includes receiving, from a user, a request to print a document with a secured watermark and obtaining authorization data from a smartcard provided by the user. The method further includes receiving, from the user, a pin associated with the smartcard and obtaining authorization to print with a secured watermark from an authorization server based on the authorization data and the user pin. The method further includes obtaining a listing of secured watermarks available on a multifunction peripheral, receiving, from the user, a selection of a selected secured watermark from the listing of secured watermarks, and transmitting a print request to the multifunction peripheral, the print request including a secured watermark instruction and authorization to use the selected secured watermark. | 07-12-2012 |
Thanh N. Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20090087615 | Corrosion-resistant gas distribution plate for plasma processing chamber - Disclosed herein is a gas distribution plate for use in a gas distribution assembly for a processing chamber, where the gas distribution plate is fabricated from a solid yttrium oxide-comprising substrate, which may also include aluminum oxide. The gas distribution plate includes a plurality of through-holes, which are typically crescent-shaped. Through-holes which have been formed in the solid yttrium oxide-comprising substrate by ultrasonic drilling perform particularly well. The solid yttrium oxide-comprising substrate typically comprises at least 99.9% yttrium oxide, and has a density of at least 4.92 g/cm | 04-02-2009 |
Tien Duc Pham, San Jose, CA US
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20120251116 | INTEGRATED OPTICAL-ELECTRONIC INTERFACE IN PROGRAMMABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - Systems that provide integrated circuit device circuitry having an integrated optical-electronic interface for high-speed off-device communications are provided. An optical-electronic interface may be incorporated into an integrated circuit device, freeing up some or all of the electrical I/O pins of the integrated circuit device. Transceiver I/O channels may be provided on an integrated circuit device that can be switched between electrical and optical transceiver I/O channels. | 10-04-2012 |
To V. Pham, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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20090082809 | System and Method for Minimally Invasive Posterior Fixation - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for aligning and implanting orthopedic fixation or stabilization implants within the body. In one embodiment, the system includes at least two bone anchors, at least one of which is provided with an angularly adjustable connector. In one aspect, the system also includes at least one linkage rod, for linking two or more bone anchors through their respective adjustable connectors. The bone anchors and the linkage rod may be locked into place to form a spinal fusion or fixation prosthesis. An alignment tool is provided, for guiding a guidewire through one or more connectors. | 03-26-2009 |
20090326513 | DEVICE FOR PLACING AN OCCLUSION REMOVING STRUCTURE IN AN OPEN-ENDED TUBULAR STRUCTURE - A device and method for placing an occlusion removing structure into a tubular structure with an open distal end, where placing results in the distal end of the occlusion removing structure being positioned at or near the distal end of the tubular structure as disclosed in this disclosure. | 12-31-2009 |
20110028978 | Transpedicular Intervertebral Disk Access Methods and Devices - Methods and devices for treating diseases and conditions that change the spacial relationship between the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral disks, or that cause instability of the vertebral column, or both, and a method and devices that allow the surgeon to access the intervertebral space to restore a more normal three-dimensional configuration of the space, with or without additionally fusing two adjacent vertebrae. | 02-03-2011 |
20130035726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE POSTERIOR FIXATION - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for aligning and implanting orthopedic fixation or stabilization implants within the body. In one embodiment, the system includes at least two bone anchors, at least one of which is provided with an angularly adjustable connector. In one aspect, the system also includes at least one linkage rod, for linking two or more bone anchors through their respective adjustable connectors. The bone anchors and the linkage rod may be locked into place to form a spinal fusion or fixation prosthesis. An alignment tool is provided, for guiding a guidewire through one or more connectors. | 02-07-2013 |
To Van Pham, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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20120029610 | GRAFT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A method for deploying a bifurcated endoluminal prosthesis at the junction of a main vessel and first and second branch vessels, comprising providing a deployment system containing a prosthesis having a main body section and first and second proximally extending branch sections, introducing the deployment system into the first branch vessel at a first access site, advancing the deployment system distally through at least a portion of the first branch vessel and into the main vessel, releasing the second branch section of the prosthesis by proximally retracting an outer sheath of the deployment system, expanding the main body section of the prosthesis from a radially compressed state within the deployment system to a radially expanded state within the main vessel by removing a first peelable sheath from the main branch section, and expanding the second branch section within the second branch vessel by proximally retracting a second branch release wire. | 02-02-2012 |
To Van Pham, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20100179638 | SINGLE PUNCTURE BIFURCATION GRAFT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms at the aortic and iliac bifurcation. In particular, a deployment system and graft are disclosed for deploying the bifurcated graft within both iliac branches, as well as the aortic trunk, from a single vascular access. | 07-15-2010 |
Trinh Pham, Us, CA US
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20110224772 | BIFURCATED GRAFT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for deploying an endoluminal vascular prosthesis using a deployment catheter that has at least a main graft portion and a first branch graft portion. The deployment catheter preferably comprises an elongate, flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, and an outer sheath and an inner core that is axially moveable with respect to the outer sheath. The catheter preferably comprises a main graft restraint that has a main graft release mechanism comprising a main graft sheath and a suture threaded through a plurality of the openings in the main graft sheath. The catheter further comprises at least one branch graft restraint comprising at least one branch graft release mechanism. | 09-15-2011 |
Trinh Van Pham, Santa Ana, CA US
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20120029610 | GRAFT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A method for deploying a bifurcated endoluminal prosthesis at the junction of a main vessel and first and second branch vessels, comprising providing a deployment system containing a prosthesis having a main body section and first and second proximally extending branch sections, introducing the deployment system into the first branch vessel at a first access site, advancing the deployment system distally through at least a portion of the first branch vessel and into the main vessel, releasing the second branch section of the prosthesis by proximally retracting an outer sheath of the deployment system, expanding the main body section of the prosthesis from a radially compressed state within the deployment system to a radially expanded state within the main vessel by removing a first peelable sheath from the main branch section, and expanding the second branch section within the second branch vessel by proximally retracting a second branch release wire. | 02-02-2012 |
Trinh Van Pham, Stanton, CA US
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20100179638 | SINGLE PUNCTURE BIFURCATION GRAFT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms at the aortic and iliac bifurcation. In particular, a deployment system and graft are disclosed for deploying the bifurcated graft within both iliac branches, as well as the aortic trunk, from a single vascular access. | 07-15-2010 |
Trung Ho Pham, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20100023010 | FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICE, TOOLS AND METHODS - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at a distal location on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper to deploy the gripper from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations are disclosed for allowing a device body to change shape as it moves from a flexible state to a rigid state. | 01-28-2010 |
20100094347 | FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICE, TOOLS AND METHODS - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at a distal location on the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper to deploy the gripper from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. | 04-15-2010 |
20110144645 | Fracture Fixation Device, Tools and Methods - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers disposed at longitudinally spaced locations of the elongated body, a curved rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprising inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a curved rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. | 06-16-2011 |
20110282346 | Fracture Fixation Device, Tools and Methods - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at a distal location on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper to deploy the gripper from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. | 11-17-2011 |
20120239038 | BONE FIXATION DEVICE, TOOLS AND METHODS - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Alternative gripper designs are disclosed that may be used in various combinations. | 09-20-2012 |
20130012942 | SEGMENTED INTRAMEDULLARY FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A segmented bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a segmented fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to change shape as it moves from a flexible state to a rigid state. | 01-10-2013 |
20130116693 | STRAIGHT INTRAMEDULLARY FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components. | 05-09-2013 |
20140031823 | BONE FIXATION DEVICE, TOOLS AND METHODS - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various hub designs are disclosed that may be used in combination with other fixation device components. | 01-30-2014 |
20140074093 | STRAIGHT INTRAMEDULLARY FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components. | 03-13-2014 |
Tung T. Pham, Goleta, CA US
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20140026953 | Electroconductive Paste Compositions and Solar Cell Electrodes and Contacts Made Therefrom - Electroconductive paste compositions, particularly for solar cells, contain electroconductive metal particles, glass particles, and an organic vehicle. The electroconductive metal particles are provided as a mixture of silver powder particles and at least one selected from nickel powder, tin (IV) oxide powder, and core-shell particles having a silver shell and a core of nickel and/or tin (IV) oxide. The pastes may be used in the manufacture of contacts or electrodes for the front side or back side of solar cells. | 01-30-2014 |
Vanlong Joseph Pham, Gardena, CA US
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20110128346 | System of deploying videophone and early warning - A device and method for surveillance and early warning detection of undesired activity comprising local videophone and a remote videophone for the purposes of surveying a predetermined area with the local videophone and sending images of the captured information to the remote videophone for real time observation. The method also comprises at will surveillance of the predetermined area by calling the local videophone from the remote videophone to turn the local videophone on, conducting surveillance, and transmitting the captured information, in real time, to the remote videophone. The captured information may be recorded on the remote videophone, by a service provider, or by an emergency response team. | 06-02-2011 |
Vanthach Peter Pham, Gardena, CA US
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20110128346 | System of deploying videophone and early warning - A device and method for surveillance and early warning detection of undesired activity comprising local videophone and a remote videophone for the purposes of surveying a predetermined area with the local videophone and sending images of the captured information to the remote videophone for real time observation. The method also comprises at will surveillance of the predetermined area by calling the local videophone from the remote videophone to turn the local videophone on, conducting surveillance, and transmitting the captured information, in real time, to the remote videophone. The captured information may be recorded on the remote videophone, by a service provider, or by an emergency response team. | 06-02-2011 |
Victor Pham, San Francisco, CA US
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20090098490 | Radiation-Sensitive, Wet Developable Bottom Antireflective Coating Compositions and Their Applications in Semiconductor Manufacturing - The present invention is directed to novel radiation-sensitive, wet developable bottom antireflective coating (DBARC) compositions and their use in semiconductor device manufacturing. The DBARC compositions contain a photoacid generator that produces a photoacid upon exposure to activating radiation. In a photolithographic imaging process, the relatively strong photoacid reduces or eliminates scumming. Further, the relatively large size of the photoacid limits its diffusion through the DBARC, thus minimizing or preventing undercut. The inventive method also limits diffusion of the photoacid by controlling the temperature of the post-exposure baking step. Use of the DBARC compositions with a photoresist in photolithography results in highly resolved features having essentially vertical profiles and no scumming and no undercut, which is critical as microelectronics and semiconductor components become increasingly miniaturized. | 04-16-2009 |
Vinh Thu Pham, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110029408 | SYSTEM AND METHOD ENABLING SEARCHING FOR ITEMS, LISTINGS, OR PRODUCTS BASED ON LISTING ACTIVITY - A system and method for providing a listing activity engine for online computer users is disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: accessing a plurality of listings corresponding to items offered on a host site; accessing listing activity level information related to the plurality of listings, the listing activity level information including information indicative of a number of times particular listings of the plurality of listings were viewed or activated; producing search results that include only matched listings of the plurality of listings that were viewed or activated a number of times less than a pre-determined listing activity threshold; and displaying the search results to a user. | 02-03-2011 |
Vu H. Pham, Cerritos, CA US
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20120329017 | Method and system of coaching behavior - A method of coaching behavior by using at least one interactive device, including the steps of: (a) creating a profile through the interactive device, wherein the profile contains at least one type of information, wherein the profile is shown to other peers through a predetermined communication network, (b) setting an objective in relation to the type of information in the interactive device, (c) delivering a push notification to the user through the interactive device, (d) generating a corresponding change to the profile to be shown in the interactive device, wherein when the request is not fulfilled, a negative effect is generated in the profile as the change of the profile, and when the request is substantially fulfilled, a positive effect is generated in the profile as the change of the profile, and (e) receiving feedback from the peers through the communication network in response to the change of the profile. | 12-27-2012 |
Vu Hong Pham, La Palma, CA US
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20120082973 | INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM PROVIDING MULTIDIRECTIONAL AND SELF-DIRECTED SCRIPTED LEARNING - The present invention discloses an interactive virtual classroom for scripted self-directed learning and education. While self-directed learning is often unidirectional or bidirectional, this application features a multi-directional learning approach. The multidirectional approach involves interaction with virtual classmates that are programmed with artificial intelligence (AI). Interaction can be between the instructor and the user student, the user student and the AI students, the instructor and the AI students, between the AI students. The content provided within the classroom is scripted and customized depending on what is being taught. | 04-05-2012 |
20120329014 | Essay System - An interactive computer based essay system that prompts students, step-by-step, field-by-field, to write a completed essay is disclosed. The system breaks down the essay-writing process into simple steps using unique processes and algorithms. It also integrates several external elements to ensure student success with writing. The essay system follows three key steps: 1) Follow the instructions based on the three key algorithms: “ABCD Algorithm”, “Advanced TEEEEC Algorithm”, and “Thesis Algorithm”; 2) Write an essay; and 3) Coach provides feedback. The platform allows for progress tracking so that customers know how students are performing with the system at all times. Parents and instructors, therefore, have the ability to gauge and guide improvement, as well as identify critical areas of focus for the student. Coaches are readily available to provide feedback. | 12-27-2012 |
William Pham, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110049322 | Novel Design For Mounting Assembly For Photovoltaic Arrays - A mounting assembly is described. The mounting assembly includes: (a) a pipe having a first threaded end and a second threaded end; (b) a base component having a base portion and a threaded connecting portion; (c) a top component having a top portion and a threaded portion, the top component being capable of supporting a photovoltaic panel thereon; and (d) wherein the first threaded end of the pipe and the threaded connecting portion of the base component include threads such that the first threaded end rotatably engages in a first direction with the threaded connecting portion, and the second threaded end of the pipe and the threaded portion of the top component include threads such that the first threaded end rotatably engages in a second direction with the threaded portion of the top component, the first direction is opposite to the second direction, and the first threaded end and the second threaded end are substantially cylindrical. | 03-03-2011 |
Xuyen Pham, Fremont, CA US
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20120152975 | POWDER FILLING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder. | 06-21-2012 |