Wang, IL

Chi Wang, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130124447	COGNITIVE RELEVANCE TARGETING IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM USING CONCEPTS INFERRED FROM EXPLICIT INFORMATION - A social networking system infers a user's present interests based on the user's recent actions and/or the recent actions of the user's connections in the social networking system. The social networking system also determines a set of concepts associated with each of a set of information items, such as advertisements. By matching the user's present interests with the concepts associated with the information items, the social networking system selects one or more of the information items that are likely to be of present interest to the user. At least one of the matched interests and concepts are not identical. The social networking system then presents the selected information items for display to the user, thereby providing information based on an inferred temporal relevance of that information to the user.	05-16-2013

Chi Wang, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110295626	INFLUENCE ASSESSMENT IN SOCIAL NETWORKS - Social networks have become platforms to disseminate and market information and ideas. A social network, users, and interactions of users may be modeled by graphs, which may be analyzed to determine influential users. In one example, nodes within a graph may be concurrently grouped into node groupings. Influence values corresponding to node counts within node groupings may be assigned to nodes within node groupings. Influential nodes may be determined based upon the assigned influence values. In another example, degrees of nodes (e.g., an edge count of a node) may be used to determine influential nodes within the graph. Upon selecting a node, degrees of neighboring nodes of the selecting node may be discounted because the node was selected. In another example, trees corresponding to a current node and (e.g., maximum) influential paths from other nodes to the current node may be constructed and evaluated to determine a group of nodes.	12-01-2011

Christina Wang, Lake Zurich, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120191289	PROACTIVE LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A proactive low-fuel warning system provides notifications to a vehicle operator that the energy or fuel remaining in a fuel supply or energy storage device is insufficient to reach a fueling station. When fuel level is too low or the energy stored in a batter is insufficient, the system can be configured to inhibit vehicle operation. Emergency communications can be sent automatically when fuel is depleted, nearly depleted with inclusion of location information by which the vehicles current location can be determined by emergency service providers.	07-26-2012

Cong Wang, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130151540	PRIVACY-PRESERVING COLLABORATIVE FILTERING - A recommender system can generate a predicted item rating for one user by performing collaborative filtering on item ratings from other users. The recommender system can include a client device that interfaces with a server to obtain a predicted item rating for a local user. The client device can generate a standardized ratings vector for the user, and computes a group identifier for the user based on the standardized ratings vector. The system also generates a noisy ratings vector for the local user, and sends a user-ratings snapshot to a recommendation server that includes the group identifier and the noisy ratings vector. The recommender system can also include the recommendation server that generates a predicted item rating for the user by performing collaborative filtering on ratings vectors from a plurality of other users that belong to the same ratings group.	06-13-2013
20130159192	PRIVACY-PRESERVING BEHAVIOR TARGETING FOR DIGITAL COUPONS - A smart coupon-delivery system provides targeted coupons to a user using a criteria-encoded message received from a coupon server. The criteria-encoded message is generated by the coupon server from a behavior-criteria vector that indicates criteria for selecting a recipient of a digital coupon. The system then generates a user-behavior vector to indicate one or more behavior patterns of an end-user, and encodes the user-behavior vector to produce a behavior-encoded message. The system then determines whether the end-user is eligible to receive the digital coupon based on the criteria-encoded message and the behavior-encoded message. If the system determines that the end-user is eligible, the system presents the digital coupon to the end-user.	06-20-2013

Daolong Wang, Normal, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100145624	STATISTICAL VALIDATION OF CANDIDATE GENES - Provided herein are methods for evaluating associations between candidate markers and a trait of interest in a plant population. In various embodiments, the plant population is a breeding population, particularly early stage breeding populations. The methods include obtaining a genotypic value for candidate markers and correlating the marker with the trait. Various association models can be used to evaluate the association, and include statistical methods relevant to the structure of plant breeding populations. Population structure may be accounted for in the association models by using Principle Component Analysis. Further provided is a novel statistical approach for association mapping in early stage breeding materials using a transmission disequilibrium based methodology. Markers identified using the methods of the invention can be used in marker assisted breeding and selection, for constructing genetic linkage maps, to identify genes contributing to a trait of interest, and for generating transgenic plants having a desired trait.	06-10-2010
20100204921	METHOD FOR SELECTING STATISTICALLY VALIDATED CANDIDATE GENES - Provided herein are methods for evaluating associations between candidate genes and a trait of interest in a population. The methods include a combination of genome-wide association analysis and one or more of nested association mapping (NAM), expression QTL analysis (eQTL), and allele epistastic analysis (AEA). Markers are selected or prioritized if they are shown to be positively-correlated with a trait of interest using GWA and a combination of one or both of NAM and eQTL. Also provided are models for evaluating the association between a candidate marker and a trait in a nested population of organisms. These methods include single marker regression and multiple marker regression models. Markers identified using the methods of the invention can be used in marker assisted breeding and selection, as genetic markers for constructing linkage maps, for gene discovery, for identifying genes contributing to a trait of interest, and for generating transgenic organisms having a desired trait.	08-12-2010

Daolong Wang, Clinton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110191892	GENETIC MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN MAIZE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided.	08-04-2011
20110214200	YIELD TRAITS FOR MAIZE - Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into	09-01-2011
20120011623	MICRORNA POLYMORPHISMS CONFERRING ENHANCED DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN A PLANT - Methods of identifying a single nucleotide polymorphism associated with a plant trait and methods of identifying a plant having an improved trait. The plant trait is correlated with at least one single nucleotide polymorphism in a microRNA region of a plant genome. Isolated nucleic acids, transgenic plants, and methods of producing the same are also disclosed.	01-12-2012

David G. Wang, Kildeer, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100114601	SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PRESCRIBING THERAPEUTIC AND PREVENTIVE REGIMENS - Systems and methods are disclosed for aiding physicians and other healthcare workers in setting prescriptions of therapeutic and/or preventive regimens. In certain embodiments the invention compares patient genotype, phenotype, proteomic, molecular, and/or other profile information with a database of information that associates third party profiles with third party responses to therapeutic and preventive regimens. The comparison information may be used by a physician or other healthcare provider to identify potential safety and/or efficacy effects of a prescribed regimen if undertaken by the patient. The systems and methods provide for the secure storage and directed access of the patient profiles.	05-06-2010

Deqiang Wang, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100148126	GENOMIC SEQUENCING USING MODIFIED PROTEIN PORES AND IONIC LIQUIDS - The present invention is a nanopore stochastic sensing system comprising modified protein pores for detection and sequencing of oligonucleotides. The system comprises a genetically modified protein pore with a variety of non-covalent bonding recognition sites to significantly slow down the translocation of ssDNA in the pores. The present invention also describes identification and application of DNA fingerprints, which are a sequence of small current modulation events for the determination of the sequence of ssDNA molecules. In separate embodiments the present invention describes a system and a method for the detection of monovalent cations, liquid explosives, water-insoluble compounds, biomolecules and oligonucleotides. The system comprising a wild-type or genetically modified protein pore with or without a molecular adaptor. Analyte samples and mixtures are added along with specially synthesized ionic liquids.	06-17-2010

Dexin Wang, Indian Creek, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061369	Multi-response time burner system for controlling combustion driven pulsation - A combustion system having at least one wall enclosing a combustion chamber and forming a plurality of burner or burner nozzle openings. Disposed within each of the openings is a premix burner or burner nozzle, each of which has a premixed fuel/oxidant outlet proximate the combustion chamber and a fuel/oxidant inlet distal from the combustion chamber. At least a portion of the premix burners or burner nozzles are sized to produce different fuel/oxidant delivery disturbance response times in response to a pressure disturbance within the combustion system. Differences in fuel/oxidant delivery response times are achieved by using burners or burner nozzles having different internal dimensions, different volume flow rates, and, optionally, by varying the fuel/oxidant ratios of the mixtures flowing through the burners or burner nozzles.	03-05-2009
20090205490	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING AIR WITH WATER VAPOR EXTRACTED FROM MOISTURE-LADEN FLUE GAS - A method and apparatus for humidifying air in which the first side of a permselective water transport membrane is contacted with water vapor laden flue gas from a combustion process having a first water vapor partial pressure and a first temperature and at least a portion of the water vapor is condensed, producing condensed water. The condensed water is transported through the membrane to the opposite side of the membrane, which is contacted with an air stream having a second water vapor partial pressure, which second water vapor partial pressure is less than the first water vapor partial pressure, and having a second temperature, which second temperature is less than the first temperature. Upon contact with the air stream, the condensed water evaporates into the air stream, resulting in a humidified air stream.	08-20-2009
20110169177	WATERLESS HUMIDIFIER FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FURNACES - A method and apparatus for humidifying residential and commercial buildings in which a flue gas generated by a residential or commercial furnace is provided to one side of a porous liquid water transport membrane and habitable space air is provided to an opposite side of the porous liquid water transport membrane in an amount sufficient to provide a habitable space air to flue gas volume flow rate ratio of at least 8.3:1. At least a portion of the water vapor in the flue gas is condensed, providing condensed liquid water which is passed through the porous liquid water transport membrane to the habitable space air side of the porous liquid water transport membrane. On the habitable space air side of the membrane, the condensed liquid water is evaporated into the habitable space air, producing humidified habitable space air which is provided to the rooms of the residential and commercial buildings. Beneficially, no supplemental water source is required for the humidification process.	07-14-2011
20140174423	WATERLESS HUMIDIFIER FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FURNACES - A method and apparatus for humidifying residential and commercial buildings in which a flue gas generated by a residential of commercial furnace is provided to one side of a porous liquid water transport membrane and habitable space air is provided to an opposite side of the porous liquid water transport membrane in an amount sufficient to provide a habitable space air to flue gas volume flow rate ratio of at least 8.3:1. At least a portion of the water vapor in the flue gas is condensed, providing condensed liquid water which is passed through the porous liquid water transport membrane to the habitable space air side of the porous liquid water transport membrane. On the habitable space air side of the membrane, the condensed liquid water is evaporated into the habitable space air, producing humidified habitable space air which is provided to the rooms of the residential and commercial buildings. Beneficially, no supplemental water source is required for the humidification process.	06-26-2014

Geng Wang, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110154260	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method and apparatus includes an electronic device that displays	06-23-2011

Gin-Chung Wang, Grayslake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120268105	APPARATUS FOR ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION WITH A HIGH EFFECTIVE-SAMPLE-RATE ON THE LEADING EDGE OF A SIGNAL PULSE - A method and electronic device for outputting time values and energy of an analog input signal by dynamically determining a plurality of threshold values, comparing, using a plurality of comparator circuits, the plurality of threshold values against the analog input signal, outputting, using at least one time to digital conversion circuit connected to each of the plurality of comparator circuits, a plurality of time values, each time value output when the analog input signal meets or exceeds a threshold value of the threshold values, filtering the analog input signal, performing, using an analog-to-digital conversion circuit, analog-to-digital conversion of the filtered analog input signal to generate a digital signal, and calculating, in response to receiving a trigger signal, an energy of the digital signal.	10-25-2012
20120268303	APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF A LEADING EDGE OF A PHOTO SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL - A system and method for processing an analog signal output by a sensor. The system and method converting, using at least one analog-to-digital converter (ADC), the analog output signal to a digital signal, the digital signal including a plurality of samples at a predetermined resolution, detecting whether a trigger condition is met by analyzing the digital signal, detecting an event based on trigger information from the detecting whether a trigger condition is met, generating event information having time information included therein when the event is detected, defining one or more time windows based on the time information included in the event information, performing decimation on the digital signal based on the defined one or more time windows to generate a decimated signal, and outputting the decimated signal.	10-25-2012
20120305784	COUNT RATE ADAPTIVE FILTER FOR MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems, devices, processes, and algorithms for adaptively filtering a signal output from a radiation detector and adaptively sampling the signal. A count rate of events detected by the radiation detector is estimated by a processing unit. An RC time constant of the filter and a sampling rate of an analog-to-digital converter are adjusted based on the estimated count rate. Events are continuously detected by the radiation detector and counted by the processing unit while the adjustable parameters (the RC time constant and the sampling rate) of the filter and the analog-to-digital converter are adjusted on the fly (in real time) to optimize an energy resolution of the detected events, while reducing degradation due to pile-up effects and improving efficiency of the analog-to-digital converter. The filter can be implemented through analog filters, digital filters, or a combination thereof.	12-06-2012
20130168534	METHOD FOR TIMING-PICK-OFF OF UNDERSAMPLED PULSES FROM RADIATION DETECTORS - A process and device for generating a prototype waveform and a weighting function. The process including obtaining waveforms generated by a detector having at least one photosensor, generating an initial estimate for the prototype waveform and the weighting function and parameterizing the prototype waveform and the weighting function and determining for each waveform an optimal amplitude and an optimal time offset of the prototype waveform. Included are steps of pairing waveforms based on the determined time offsets of the waveforms, calculating an arrival time difference for each pair of waveforms and determining a timing resolution value based on the calculated arrival time differences, determining whether the timing resolution value meets predetermined minimization criteria, and updating the set of parameters for the prototype waveform and the weighting function and repeating the determining, pairing, calculating, and determining, when the timing resolution value fails to meet the predetermined minimization criteria.	07-04-2013
20140091234	METHOD TO IMPROVE LIGHT EXTRACTION FROM SCINTILLATORS - A method to improve light extraction from scintillators in a gamma ray detector, the method including forming a roughened layer on a light-emitting surface of the scintillators, the roughened thin layer having a pillar/column or a corn-shaped structure.	04-03-2014
20140110567	DETERMINING RELATIVE TIMING OFFSET IN DIFFERENT ELECTRONIC PATHWAYS USING INTERNAL SIGNALS - A process and system including a detector having a photosensor therein that outputs a signal and a plurality of after-pulse detector devices independently connected to the photosensor via respective pathways. The after-pulse detector devices each detecting an after-pulse in the signal, where the after-pulse represents an after-event in the photosensor triggered from a previous photon generating event. The system further includes a processing device that receives an indication of the detection of the after-pulse from each of the plurality of after-pulse detector devices and determines a relative delay between the respective pathways based on timing the received indications, and includes a memory that stores the relative delay in association with an identification of the corresponding after-pulse detector devices.	04-24-2014
20140110573	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHOTOSENSOR GAIN AND SCINTILLATION CRYSTAL OPTICAL COUPLING MONITORING IN RADIATION DETECTORS - A photosensor gain detection apparatus that includes a detector including a photosensor configured to output a signal. Also included in the apparatus is an after-pulse/dark-pulse detector device that detects an after-pulse or a dark-pulse in the signal output by the photosensor, and outputs an indication signal when the after-pulse or the dark-pulse is detected, the after-pulse and the dark-pulse representing after-events in the photosensor triggered from a previous photon generating event. The apparatus additionally includes an integrator device that integrates the signal output by the photosensor and to output an integrated signal, a histogram device connected to the integrator and the after-pulse/dark-pulse detector device, and that generates a histogram from the integrated signal and the indication signal, a gain determination device that determines a gain of the photosensor based on the generated histogram, and a memory configured to store the determined gain.	04-24-2014
20140110589	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING UNIFORMITY OF PERFORMANCE IN POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - A method of arranging detector modules within a gamma ray detector apparatus, each detector module including an array of scintillation crystals to convert light into electrical signals, the light being generated in response to incident gamma rays generated by an annihilation event, the method including obtaining performance information of each of the detector modules, and determining a relative location for each of the detector modules within the gamma ray detector based on the obtained performance information of the detector modules.	04-24-2014
20140151562	Adaptive reflectivity for performance improvement on radiation detectors - Systems, devices, processes, and algorithms for adapting and/or adjusting a reflectivity of a reflector in a radiation detector. The reflectivity can be changed by a reflectivity control signal that is generated based on an estimated count rate of events so as to adjust a probability of a photosensor detecting light resulting from the event via, for example, a scintillation event. By adjusting the probability, an energy resolution of the radiation detector can be optimized. The reflectivity of a reflector can be changed by changing a state of a thin film, a liquid crystal layer, or a suspended magnetic particle layer.	06-05-2014
20140361191	APPARATUS, METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING DATA ACQUISITION PARAMETERS DURING A SCAN PERFORMED BY A POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SCANNER - An apparatus, method, computer-readable medium, and system for adjusting data acquisition parameters during a scan performed by a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner. The method includes obtaining, during the scan, a current temperature of a detector of the PET scanner, and adjusting, based on the current temperature, the data acquisition parameters used by the PET scanner during the scan.	12-11-2014
20150014519	DETERMINING RELATIVE TIMING OFFSET IN DIFFERENT ELECTRONIC PATHWAYS USING INTERNAL SIGNAL - A process and system including a detector having a photosensor therein that outputs a signal and a plurality of after-pulse detector devices independently connected to the photosensor via respective pathways. The after-pulse detector devices each detecting an after-pulse in the signal, where the after-pulse represents an after-event in the photosensor triggered from a previous photon generating event. The system further includes a processing device that receives an indication of the detection of the after-pulse from each of the plurality of after-pulse detector devices and determines a relative delay between the respective pathways based on timing the received indications, and includes a memory that stores the relative delay in association with an identification of the corresponding after-pulse detector devices.	01-15-2015

Guanglu Wang, Kildeer, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080298361	Method and System for Network Based Call-Pickup - A method and system for network based call-pickup is provided. In one embodiment a first user agent communicates in a communication session with a second user agent in a network telephony system. The second user agent may request that a third user agent replace the second user agent in the communication. The third user agent may be a park server, and when it replaces the second user agent, the communication session may thereby be parked at the park server. A fourth user agent may then request that the third user agent (e.g., park server) initiate a communication session between the first user agent and the fourth user agent. The third user agent may then instruct the first user agent to communicate with the fourth user agent. The parked communication session may thereby be picked up by the fourth user agent.	12-04-2008
20100107226	System and Methods for Providing Presence Services In IP Network - A system and methods are shown for providing presence state services in an Internet Protocol network. One exemplary system includes a central presence element configured to track and provide user presence state information, and a local presence element in communication with the central presence element and further in communication with a signaling entity. According to one embodiment, the local presence element is configured to create and manage local presence state authorization data generated based on user presence state information being received from the central presence element. Further, the local presence element is configured to authorize a user service request using the local presence authorization data before providing access to a service requested by the user in the user service request.	04-29-2010

Haiyan Wang, Hoffman Estates, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130153464	PROCESS FOR REMOVING REFRACTORY NITROGEN COMPOUNDS FROM VACUUM GAS OIL - A process for removing a refractory nitrogen compound from a hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil feed includes contacting the hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil feed comprising the nitrogen compound with a VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid to produce a hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil and VGO-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid mixture, and separating the mixture to produce a hydroprocessed vacuum gas oil effluent having a reduced refractory nitrogen compound content relative to the vacuum gas oil feed.	06-20-2013
20130153470	EXTRACTION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS FROM PETROLEUM FEEDSTOCKS USING IONIC LIQUIDS - The present invention involves a process for removing one or more polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds from a vacuum gas oil comprising contacting the vacuum gas oil with a vacuum gas oil-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid to produce a mixture comprising the vacuum gas oil and the vacuum gas oil-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid; and separating the mixture to produce a vacuum gas oil effluent and a vacuum gas oil-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid effluent, the vacuum gas oil-immiscible phosphonium ionic liquid effluent comprising the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound.	06-20-2013
20130153759	METHODS FOR EVALUATING FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Methods for evaluating a fuel are provided. In one embodiment, a method of evaluating a fuel includes providing a testing specimen of the fuel. Also, the method includes analyzing the testing specimen and identifying a compound in the testing specimen. The method also provides for determining the fuel is biologically-sourced based on the identified trace compound.	06-20-2013
20130158890	METHODS FOR EVALUATING GREEN DIESEL FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Methods for evaluating a diesel fuel are provided. In one embodiment, a method of evaluating a diesel fuel includes obtaining a testing sample from the diesel fuel and analyzing the testing sample to detect an amount of at least one selected component. The method also provides for determining if the diesel fuel is green depending on either detection of at least one selected component in the testing sample or observation of at least one non-normal molecular class distribution in the testing sample. Further, the specific component can indicate the specific biological feedstock used to produce the green diesel based on the molecular fingerprinting database.	06-20-2013
20130338410	METHODS FOR PRODUCING LINEAR ALKYLBENZENES FROM BIO-RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS - A method for producing a linear alkylbenzene product from a bio-renewable feedstock having a mixture of naturally-derived hydrocarbons includes separating the mixture of naturally-derived hydrocarbons into a naphtha portion and a distillate portion, reforming the naphtha portion, and using a high purity aromatics recovery process on the reformed naphtha portion to produce benzene. The method further includes separating a normal paraffins portion from the distillate portion and dehydrogenating the normal paraffins portion to produce mono-olefins. Still further, the method includes reacting the benzene and the mono-olefins to produce the linear alkylbenzene product.	12-19-2013
20140001088	PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFUR COMPOUNDS FROM VACUUM GAS OIL	01-02-2014
20140001091	HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS	01-02-2014
20140001092	HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS TO REMOVE METALS	01-02-2014
20140001093	HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS	01-02-2014
20140001094	HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS TO REMOVE CARBON RESIDUE CONTAMINANTS	01-02-2014
20140001099	PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFUR COMPOUNDS FROM VACUUM GAS OIL	01-02-2014
20140005451	DECONTAMINATION OF DEOXYGENATED BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL USING IONIC LIQUIDS	01-02-2014

Hsien-Hau Wang, Downers Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090084159	High-Performance Flexible Hydrogen Sensors - Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are decorated with metal nanoparticles to form high-performance flexible hydrogen sensors. The special process to form the high-performance flexible hydrogen sensors can combine a dry transfer printing technique and modification of SWNTs with palladium (Pd) nanoparticles to provide high-performance hydrogen sensors with excellent mechanical flexibility on plastic substrates. Two approaches can be used to decorate the SWNTs. One is physical deposition, such as electron beam evaporation (EBE) and the other is electrochemical deposition which can selectively grow palladium nanoparticles on the surface of the SWNTs, resulting in significantly decreasing the use of palladium. Preferably, the Pd nanoparticles are deposed on the SWNTs in a discontinuous arrangement so that the Pd nanoparticles are spaced away from each other to form individual discontinuous Pd nanoparticles rather a continuous Pd film. Advantageously, the SWNTs are arranged with substantial semiconducting pathways. Desirably, the high-performance flexible hydrogen sensors have an excellent response and recovery time, provide superior sensitivity for detecting hydrogen, and are bendable to conform to the contours of other structures.	04-02-2009
20110210259	MICRO-CHANNEL PLATE DETECTOR - A method and system for providing a micro-channel plate detector. An anodized aluminum oxide membrane is provided and includes a plurality of nanopores which have an Al coating and a thin layer of an emissive oxide material responsive to incident radiation, thereby providing a plurality of radiation sensitive channels for the micro-channel plate detector.	09-01-2011

Huahui Wang, Wheeling, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090161748	MMSE-DFE EQUALIZATION WITH ANTENNA DIVERSITY FOR MOBILE DTV - A decision feedback equalizer has a feedback filter and K feed forward filter branches. Each of the K feed forward filter branches receives an input signal from a corresponding one of a plurality of channels associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of antennas, where K>1. Each of the K feed forward filter branches provides an output. An instantaneous SNR level Y	06-25-2009

Huiru Wang, Willowbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324582	PROCESS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULAR MIMICRY AND THE USES THEREOF - The present invention discloses a process for simple and rapid detection and identification of molecular mimicry or mimic antigens or molecules existing in/on humans, animals and plants. The molecular mimicry can be related to infections, autoimmune diseases, cancers, obesity and other disorders. Therefore, novel methods for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infections, autoimmune diseases, cancers, obesity and other disorders obtainable based on these mimic antigens or molecules can be developed. Furthermore, the present invention also reveals a new functional mechanism of vaccine and passive immunity and novel vaccines obtainable based on the new mechanism.	12-31-2009
20110085981	GLYCAN-BASED DRUGS, THERAPIES AND BIOMARKERS - The present disclosure discloses simple and efficient glycan- or carbohydrate-based processes or methods for the rapid identification of biological markers and therapeutic targets especially glycan-related targets of infectious diseases, cancers, autoimmune diseases, allergies, inflammation, toxicity, obesity and/or other disorders of humans, animals, plants and other organisms. Therefore, novel methods and products for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of such diseases obtainable based on these therapeutic targets can be developed.	04-14-2011

Jay Wang, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240092	ORTHO-NITROSOPHENOLS AS POLYMERIZATION INHIBITORS - Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one nitroso inhibitor of the structure:	09-24-2009

Jiansong Wang, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120039222	CHARACTERIZATION OF TEMPORARY IDENTIFIERS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - System(s), device(s), and method(s) are provided to characterize a temporary identifier for user equipment (UE) in telecommunication procedure(s) in a wireless communication network. Based on radio technology of at least one serving node that enables at least part of the telecommunication procedure(s), the UE generates a TI and a classifier that discloses the type of the TI. The classifier enables distinguishing a TI value in a first radio technology from a TI value in a second radio technology. In addition the classifier enables a serving node that receives the classifier to identify a logic address of a disparate serving node without restriction in backwards compatibility amongst radio protocols utilized by the wireless communication network.	02-16-2012
20120294278	THROUGHPUT FOR INTER-RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY HANDOVER - Aspects describe renegotiation of quality of service parameters to resolve maximum bit rate mismatches and/or other quality of service parameter mismatching issues that might arise during an inter-radio access technology handover. At about the same time as a mobile device moves from a source network to a target network, the target network dynamically initiates a quality of service modification procedure. The quality of service modification procedure can help resolve the maximum bit rate mismatches and/or the other quality of service parameter mismatching issues.	11-22-2012
20140161065	THROUGHPUT FOR INTER-RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY HANDOVER - Aspects describe renegotiation of quality of service parameters to resolve maximum bit rate mismatches and/or other quality of service parameter mismatching issues that might arise during an inter-radio access technology handover. At about the same time as a mobile device moves from a source network to a target network, the target network dynamically initiates a quality of service modification procedure. The quality of service modification procedure can help resolve the maximum bit rate mismatches and/or the other quality of service parameter mismatching issues.	06-12-2014

Jingnan Wang, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130129233	System and Method for Classifying the Blur State of Digital Image Pixels - A blur classification module may compute the probability that a given pixel in a digital image was blurred using a given two-dimensional blur kernel, and may store the computed probability in a blur classification probability matrix that stores probability values for all combinations of image pixels and the blur kernels in a set of likely blur kernels. Computing these probabilities may include computing a frequency power spectrum for windows into the digital image and/or for the likely blur kernels. The blur classification module may generate a coherent mapping between pixels of the digital image and respective blur states, or may perform a segmentation of the image into blurry and sharp regions, dependent on values stored in the matrix. Input image data may be pre-processed. Blur classification results may be employed in image editing operations to automatically target image subjects or background regions, or to estimate the depth of image elements.	05-23-2013
20130315478	Classifying Blur State of Digital Image Pixels - A blur classification module may compute the probability that a given pixel in a digital image was blurred using a given two-dimensional blur kernel, and may store the computed probability in a blur classification probability matrix that stores probability values for all combinations of image pixels and the blur kernels in a set of likely blur kernels. Computing these probabilities may include computing a frequency power spectrum for windows into the digital image and/or for the likely blur kernels. The blur classification module may generate a coherent mapping between pixels of the digital image and respective blur states, and/or may perform a segmentation of the image into blurry and sharp regions, dependent on values stored in the matrix. Input image data may be pre-processed. Blur classification results may be employed in image editing operations to automatically target image subjects or background regions, or to estimate the depth of image elements.	11-28-2013

John Wang, Oak Brook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130112481	DRILL MEMBERS FOR MINE ROOFS - A drilling system for drilling vertical holes in a mine roof includes a chuck configured to be driven in rotation by a motorized drill head. The chuck is cylindrical has a bore having a first polygonal inside perimeter. A drill member has an elongated hollow body with a cross section defining a circular outside perimeter over most of its length and a constant, second polygonal inside perimeter along substantially the entire length of the drill member. The drill member has at least one end region having a first polygonal outside perimeter that is sized to fit into the first polygonal inside perimeter to rotationally engage the drill member with the chuck. Drill bits having a bit fixture having a cross section with a second polygonal outside perimeter are sized and configured to fit snugly inside the second polygonal inside perimeter to be mounted to the drill member opposite the chuck.	05-09-2013

Junli Wang, Bolingbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120223087	Apparatus for carrying/storing baked goods and the like - An apparatus carries and stores foodstuffs in a desired ambient temperature, and comprises a primary tray, a shroud, and a lid. The primary tray comprises an inner support platform portion and an outer shroud-receiving portion. The shroud comprises an inner cover portion and an outer wall portion contiguous with the inner cover portion. The inner cover portion defines a downwardly open matter-receiving space for covering matter supported by the support platform portion. The outer wall portion and the inner cover portion define an upwardly open medium-receiving space for receiving and positioning a heat transfer medium adjacent the matter-receiving space. The lid is seatable upon the shroud for covering the medium-receiving space. A series of fastening mechanisms removably fasten the primary tray to the shroud. A heat transfer medium is receivable in the medium-receiving space for effecting heat transfer intermediate the medium-receiving and matter-receiving spaces.	09-06-2012
20140193550	Egg Yolk Separator Device and Method - An egg yolk separator device comprises uniquely configured structures for selectively grabbing an egg yolk from an egg albumen as supported upon a surface. A suction bulb and a tubular structure coupled to the suction bulb enable a user to selectively provide a suction force directed away from the inlet-outlet orifice toward the suction bulb for directing an egg yolk into the tubular structure. The orifice is sized and shaped to receive an egg yolk having a yolk weight, and the selectively provided suction force is greater than the yolk weight for directing the egg yolk into the yolk-receiving structure via the yolk inlet-outlet orifice. The tubular structure may further include a belly compartment that may house the egg yolk for further or later deposition and the bulb may further include a flattened side for preventing rotation of the device and maintaining the belly compartment in a downwardly extended direction.	07-10-2014

Lanjia Wang, Evanson, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090158433	Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Generating Worm-Detection Signatures Using Data Packet Field Lengths - Network-level data traffic comprising data packets, wherein at least some of the data packets have at least one field of unbounded length, are received (	06-18-2009

Lian Wang, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120261655	Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Thin-Film Transistors Using Inorganic Semiconducting Films - Inorganic semiconducting compounds, composites and compositions thereof, and related device structures.	10-18-2012
20130193421	Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Thin-Film Transistors Using Inorganic Semiconducting Films - Inorganic semiconducting compounds, composites and compositions thereof, and related device structures.	08-01-2013

Lichang Wang, Carbondale, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120241002	COAL SOLAR CELLS - Dye-sensitized solar cells that include coal-based dye materials and methods of manufacturing such solar cells are disclosed.	09-27-2012

Mian-Ying Wang, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206368	Administration of Morinda Citrifolia L. Based Formulations to Increase Birth Rates - The present invention relates to methods and formulations directed to increasing mammalian birth rates comprising the administration of processed	08-28-2008
20120237626	Profiles of lipid proteins and inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase - The present invention comprises methods and compositions for improving profiles of lipid proteins, reducing low-density lipoprotein levels, increasing high-density lipoprotein levels, decreasing the absorption of fatty acids across the intestinal epithelium and inhibiting HMG-CoA Reductase in living organisms utilizing	09-20-2012

Mingzhe Wang, Vernon Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120245246	Polyol Acrylates for Use in Energy Curable Inks - Polyol acrylates are disclosed that are the reaction products of a modified polyol and a (meth)acrylic acid or derivative thereof. The modified polyols used in preparing the polyol acrylates are the reaction product of a natural oil or fatty carboxylic acid or derivative thereof with a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyester polyols, polyether polyols, polyester ether polyols and polyalcohols such that the natural oil or fatty carboxylic acid or derivative thereof is incorporated into the backbone of the polyol. The polyol acrylates are used to prepare pigment dispersions that are useful in formulating energy curable ink compositions.	09-27-2012

Paul Wang, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259173	Cold Gas Spray For Stopping Nosebleeds - A method and apparatus to treat nosebleeds includes the steps of producing cold air using the input of air into a cooling apparatus and administering the cold air to the inside of the nose. The apparatus includes a cooling device with no moving parts. The cooling device can be a vortex tube or a Peltier-type thermoelectric cooler, or a pre-cooled tank of compressed air. The cold air can also be mixed with water to moisturize the cold air.	10-15-2009

Paul Sai Keat Wang, Peoria Heights, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120160191	INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An integrated control system for use with an engine connected to a generator providing electrical power to a switchgear is disclosed. The engine receives gas produced by a gasifier. The control system includes an electronic controller associated with the gasifier, engine, generator, and switchgear. A gas flow sensor monitors a gas flow from the gasifier to the engine through an engine gas control valve and provides a gas flow signal to the electronic controller. A gas oversupply sensor monitors a gas oversupply from the gasifier and provides an oversupply signal indicative of gas not provided to the engine. A power output sensor monitors a power output of the switchgear and provide a power output signal. The electronic controller changes gas production of the gasifier and the power output rating of the switchgear based on the gas flow signal, the oversupply signal, and the power output signal.	06-28-2012
20140026541	EXHAUST SYSTEM - A power system includes a dual fuel engine, a first fuel source configured to provide a first fuel to the engine, and a second fuel source configured to provide a second fuel to the engine different than the first fuel. The power system also includes an exhaust system configured to receive combustion exhaust from the engine. The exhaust system includes a reduction catalyst comprising palladium catalyst material and an oxidation catalyst comprising cobalt catalyst material. Additionally, changing a ratio of the first fuel provided to the engine relative to the second fuel changes a NOx conversion efficiency of the reduction catalyst.	01-30-2014

Pinghui Wang, Dunlap, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048857	LUBRICATION SYSTEM - In one aspect a method for lubricating a tribosystem is provided that may include providing a new tribosystem including at least two solid surfaces that interact during operation of the tribosystem and providing lubrication oil for lubricating the tribosystem. The method may further include operating the tribosystem while lubricating the tribosystem with the lubrication oil during an initial period and supplying anti-wear additives to the lubrication oil at the end of the initial period. In another aspect a lubrication assembly for containing lubrication oil may be provided. The lubrication assembly may include an anti-wear additive storage and a releaser that is configured for releasing anti-wear additive from the anti-wear additive storage into the lubrication oil after an initial period of operation.	03-03-2011

Qianli Wang, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120190633	MONOPHOSPHORYLATED LIPID A DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides for monophosphorylated lipid A derivatives and carbohydrate derivatives that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including cancers. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula I-IV. In addition, methods for the treatment of cancers are provided.	07-26-2012
20130323169	THIOL-ENE CLICK CHEMISTRY FOR DRUG CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to linker molecules that readily conjugate cellular recognition ligand at one end and drug payload at the other, and are useful in treating or preventing cancer, an autoimmune disease, an inflammatory condition, a central nervous system disorder or an infection. The linker inker molecules of the invention are represented by Formula I, II and III; Linker-Drug compounds represented by Formula IV, V and VI; and Ligand-Linker-Drug conjugates represented by Formula VII, VIII and IX:	12-05-2013

Qingzheng Wang, Bolingbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120115041	ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE HAVING ELECTROLYTE INCLUDING DISILOXANE - One example of the disiloxanes include a backbone with a first silicon and a second silicon. The first silicon is linked to a first substituent selected from a group consisting of: a first side chain that includes a cyclic carbonate moiety; a first side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety; and a first cross link links the disiloxane to a second siloxane and that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety. In some instance, the second silicon is linked to a second substituent selected from a group consisting of: a second side chain that includes a cyclic carbonate moiety, and a second side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety.	05-10-2012
20120135313	ELECTROLYTE INCLUDING SILANE FOR USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - The electrolyte includes one or more salts and a silane. The silane has a silicon linked to one or more first substituents that each include a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety or a cyclic carbonate moiety. The silane can be linked to four of the first substituents. Alternately, the silane can be linked to the one or more first substituents and one or more second substituents that each exclude both a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety and a cyclic carbonate moiety.	05-31-2012
20140342244	ELECTROLYTE INCLUDING SILANE FOR USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - The electrolyte includes one or more salts and a silane. The silane has a silicon linked to one or more first substituents that each include a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety or a cyclic carbonate moiety. The silane can be linked to four of the first substituents. Alternately, the silane can be linked to the one or more first substituents and one or more second substituents that each exclude both a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety and a cyclic carbonate moiety.	11-20-2014

Run Wang, Gurnee, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239238	METHODS FOR MEASURING PRO-INFLAMMATORY SUBSTANCE LEVELS IN DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS AND DIALYSIS COMPONENTS - Methods of measuring levels of pro-inflammatory substances in dialysis solutions or specific dialysis components used to manufacture dialysis solutions are provided. In a general embodiment, the method comprises determining an IL-6 response versus a pro-inflammatory substance concentration of a reference standard containing a pro-inflammatory substance and establishing a dose-response curve of the IL-6 responses as a function of different pro-inflammatory substance concentrations of the reference standard. An IL-6 response of a test sample of a dialysis solution is determined. The corresponding pro-inflammatory substance concentration of the dialysis solution is then calculated using the dose-response curve. The IL-6 response of the reference standards and the dialysis solution can be determined using a high sensitivity PBMC IL-6 assay.	09-24-2009
20090239819	PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION TEST METHOD - A method of testing a glucose polymer or a glucose polymer derivative includes providing a sample of the glucose polymer or glucose polymer derivative. The sample is filtered at a specified molecular weight cutoff to obtain a retentate portion and a filtrate portion. The retentate portion is added to a first assay. The filtrate portion is added to a second assay. A reagent is added to each of the first assay and the second assay. The reagent produces a proinflammatory response. The proinflammatory response of each of the first assay and the second assay is measured. The proinflammatory response of the first assay is compared to the proinflammatory response of the second assay to determine if the glucose polymer or glucose polymer derivative is suitable for use in a patient.	09-24-2009
20090239821	DESTRUCTION OF MICROBIAL PRODUCTS BY ENZYMATIC DIGESTION - Methods of treating a dialysis component by providing a dialysis component and contacting the dialysis component with an enzyme are provided. The enzyme breaks down microbial contaminants in the dialysis component. The enzyme may be separated from the dialysis component to provide a purified dialysis component. The purified dialysis component may be substantially free of microbial contaminants that cause a cytokine response in humans.	09-24-2009

San Ming Wang, Northbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137402	Ditag genome scanning technology - The present invention provides for a method for analyzing large genomes using a process by where the genomic DNA is digested by a small base pair restriction enzyme. The fragments are then cloned and a unique ta-vector-tag is created. The tag-vector-tag fragments are purified and re-ligated to create a “ditag” library, which are then sequenced. In the final step, the sequenced ditags can be mapped back to the genome using software containing mapping algorithms and a unique ditag reference database to provide a method for scanning large portions of the genome in a reduced amount of time and cost.	05-28-2009

Sharon Xiaorong Wang, Hoffman Estates, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080315079	Symbia Head Position Correction: Apparatus and Method - A system and method provide for more accurate SPECT/CT image registration. CT data is utilized to establish a global spatial coordinate system of a common test phantom. The common test phantom is then used to obtain a set of point source nuclear images. Three-dimensional CT point source data is mapped to a two-dimensional image plane of corresponding point source data, to obtain a pair of intersecting projection cones that are used to obtain a set of detector head position correction parameters to correct detector head positioning in the CT coordinate system when obtaining SPECT projection images of the same object.	12-25-2008
20090141852	Method For Generation of SPECT Trajectory Data From CT Data - A method for optimizing the scanning trajectory of a radiation detector device, e.g., a SPECT scanning device, about an object generally includes: obtaining object image data using a different imaging modality, e.g., a CT scanning device, determining a maximum object boundary based on the image data, calculating an optimal scan trajectory of the SPECT scanning device relative to the object based on the maximum object boundary, scanning the object with the SPECT scanning device along the optimal scan trajectory to detect gamma photons emanating from the object, from which an image can be reconstructed from the detected gamma photons. Preferably, the SPECT device includes at least two detectors arranged at a pre-selected angle relative to one another and the optimal scan trajectory minimizes the distance between the detectors and the object while maximizing the geometric efficiency of the detectors relative to the object.	06-04-2009
20100148046	METHOD FOR COLLABORATIVE TUNING OF GAMMA CAMERA - A system and tuning method to collaboratively calibrate high voltage DAC values and Photomultiplier Tube DAC values of photomultiplier tubes of a gamma camera so that the detector produces a valid energy spectrum over the entire detector surface. A method for tuning a gamma camera having a plurality of photosensors, exposes the photosensors to scintillation photons corresponding to nuclear radiation of known energy; measures an energy output corresponding to each specific photosensor; calculates an average enemy output of all photosensors in the camera; collaboratively adjusts a DAC value corresponding to a voltage applied to a specific photosensor and a DAC	06-17-2010

Shaun S. Wang, Schaumburg, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080228605	Computer System and Method for Pricing Financial and Insurance Risks with Historically- Known or Computer-Generated Probability Distributions - The invention is a computer-implemented system and method, and a computer-readable medium for use with computer means, that enables portfolio managers to price, on a risk-adjusted basis, any traded or underwritten risk vehicle in finance and insurance that has a historically known or computer-generated probability distribution. More importantly, the invention provides a universal approach to pricing assets and liabilities traded on an exchange or over-the-counter market underwritten for direct risk-transfer, even if those assets and liabilities are grouped or segregated, or whose prospective outcomes may alternate between positive or negative values.	09-18-2008

Shay-Ping Thomas Wang, Long Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152947	SINGLE CHIP SOLUTION FOR SOLAR-BASED SYSTEMS - In one embodiment there is provided a power management system for managing the power from solar panels and rechargeable batteries to power a system that includes DC loads and AC loads. The power management system includes a DC-DC converter in communication with the solar panels, a first switch positioned to control power from the DC-DC converter, to and from the rechargeable batteries, and to the DC loads and AC loads, and when in response to a power requirement from the system being equal to or less than a solar panel power provided by the solar panels, the first switch automatically set, by the power management system, to supply the system with only the solar panel power, and wherein any excess solar panel power not consumed by the system is at the same time automatically directed to recharge the rechargeable battery.	06-18-2009

Steve Wang, Long Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084227	DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH SHIM PLATE - A brake pad assembly is provided that includes a backing plate including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and least one opening. Also included are a friction material associated with said backing plate and a shim plate having a first shim surface and a second shim surface, and a tab projecting from the second shim surface. The shim plate is securely fastened to the backing plate by inserting the tab into the opening such that the friction material, when plastic, embeds the tab inside the opening by flowing through the opening, and subsequently hardens around the tab.	04-08-2010

Tuentuen Wang, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120136770	Systems and Methods for Using Declining Balance Methodologies To Enhance Clearing of Dividend Futures and Other Instruments - Systems and method are disclosed for quoting, adjusting and settling futures contracts by successively removing the just-realized variables from the quoted futures price to focus the quoted contract value to the remaining unrealized economic variables. Further, such systems and method for quoting, adjusting and settling the futures contracts preserve the underlying economic consideration for the trade when compared with the traditional way of quoting futures based on the same cumulative sum.	05-31-2012
20140081831	Systems and Methods for Using Declining Balance Methodologies to Enhance Clearing of Dividend Futures and Other Instruments - Systems and method are disclosed for quoting, adjusting and settling futures contracts by successively removing the just-realized variables from the quoted futures price to focus the quoted contract value to the remaining unrealized economic variables. Further, such systems and method for quoting, adjusting and settling the futures contracts preserve the underlying economic consideration for the trade when compared with the traditional way of quoting futures based on the same cumulative sum.	03-20-2014

Tuen Tuen Wang, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120101931	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING BUNDLED OPTION BOX FUTURES - A system and method of providing a collateralized loan utilizing a clearing counterparty is disclosed. The method includes receiving an order at a match engine module, the order related to a futures contract based on an options box spread as the deliverable asset such that the futures contract represents a collateralized loan and such that the order includes an interest rate associated with the collateralized loan, analyzing, at the match engine, the order to determine a strike interval, scanning an order book module in communication with the match engine module, such that the scan is based on the determined strike interval, and automatically defining a first pair of options at a first strike price and a second pair of options at a second strike price, such that the determined strike interval defines the first and second strike prices, such that the first and second pair of options cooperate to define the option box spread.	04-26-2012
20120109808	PERIODIC RESET TOTAL RETURN INDEX FUTURES CONTRACTS - A periodic reset total return index may be based on a standard index, such as an equity index. The value of the periodic reset total return index may be the sum of the standard index plus the income flow generated by the index, such as dividends generated by stocks. The periodic reset total return index valuation may be deployed as the basis for a futures contract. On a periodic basis, the income flow accrued for the preceding period are passed from the short to the long position holder, with a corresponding adjustment of the settlement price of the contract. The expiration of the contract may be settled at the sum of the underlying index quotation plus the income flow accrual for the previous period. A buyer of a futures contract based on a periodic reset total return index receives the performance of the index plus the intervening income flow accrual.	05-03-2012
20130211996	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING BUNDLED OPTION BOX FUTURES - A system and method of providing a collateralized loan utilizing a clearing counterparty is disclosed. The system includes a match engine module to receive an order for a bundled box spread future representative of the collateralized loan via an options box spread. The order specifies an interest rate associated with the collateralized loan as the price of the futures contract. A trade database identifies a bundled box spread future associated with the received order and interest rate and an order book module identifies a standing order that is compatible with the received order. A clearing module credits an account with a loan amount based on the identified bundled option box future. A risk management module credits a margin amount to reflect the collateralized loan and associated collateral assets.	08-15-2013
20140081818	Matched Order Fulfillment with Linear Optimization - A method for matching compound orders from a group of market participants includes receiving, via a communication network, compound order data, the compound order data specifying a maximum amount of a financial instrument of a plurality of financial instruments to be bought or sold by each market participant, accessing a memory in which price data is stored, the price data indicating a current price of each financial instrument, implementing, with a processor, a linear solver to maximize fulfillment of the compound orders via order matching for execution at the current prices in accordance with the maximum amounts specified in the compound order data and in accordance with a maximum net risk exposure level for each market participant arising from the fulfillment of the compound orders, and transmitting trade data indicative of the order matching for execution of trades among the market participants at the current prices.	03-20-2014

Weili Wang, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120277190	PRODRUGS OF COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT TRPV1 RECEPTOR - Compounds of formula (I)	11-01-2012
20140234415	Tablet Dosage Forms - The present invention features tablet dosage forms comprising two or more different active ingredients. In one embodiment, a tablet dosage form of the invention comprises a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer comprises polymer-based solid dispersion particles having a mean particle size of no more than 200 μm.	08-21-2014

Weili W. Wang, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090203664	(1S,5S)-3-(5,6-DICHLORO-3-PYRIDINYL)-3,6- DIAZABICYCLO[3.2.0]HEPTANE - The present invention discloses (1S,5S)-3-(5,6-dichloro-3-pyridinyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane, salts thereof, and its use to treat pain and other disorders associated with the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.	08-13-2009

Weixue Wang, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120196835	ENZYME INHIBITING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - The invention provides compounds, compositions, and methods for studying the Rohmer pathway and for treating bacterial infections or parasitic infections. The parasitic infection can be a protozoan infection, such as malaria. The compounds and compositions can also be used as antibiotics, for example, to kill bacteria or parasites, or to inhibit bacterial or parasite growth. The invention further provides inhibitors of isoprenoid biosynthesis enzymes, and methods of inhibiting the activity of isoprenoid biosynthesis enzymes. The compounds can be, for example, alkynes or allenes that bind to a unique Fe of an Fe4S4 cluster of an isoprenoid biosynthesis enzyme.	08-02-2012
20140100198	ENZYME INHIBITING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - The invention provides compounds, compositions, and methods for studying the Rohmer pathway and for treating bacterial infections or parasitic infections. The parasitic infection can be a protozoan infection, such as malaria. The compounds and compositions can also be used as antibiotics, for example, to kill bacteria or parasites, or to inhibit bacterial or parasite growth. The invention further provides inhibitors of isoprenoid biosynthesis enzymes, and methods of inhibiting the activity of isoprenoid biosynthesis enzymes. The compounds can be, for example, alkynes or allenes that bind to a unique Fe of an Fe	04-10-2014

Xianghua Wang, Schaumburg, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110310780	System and Method for Control Information Multiplexing for Uplink Multiple Input, Multiple Output - A system and method for control information multiplexing for uplink multiple input, multiple output are provided. A method for transmitting control information over L MIMO layers, where L is an integer value greater than one, includes generating a plurality of control modulation symbols from the control information, filling the L layers by mapping the plurality of control modulation symbols to L layers, and transmitting the L layers.	12-22-2011

Xiaolan Wang, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130336443	SPARSE AND ENERGY DISCRIMINATING COLLIMATED DETECTOR ELEMENTS TO ASSIST SCATTER EVALUATION IN CT IMAGING - A computed-tomography apparatus that includes a CT scanner including an X-ray source and a detector covering respective angle ranges in the axial and transaxial planes of the CT scanner. The CT detector includes first detector elements disposed on a first surface to capture incident X-ray photons emitted from the X-ray source, and second detector elements sparsely disposed on a second surface different from the first surface, the second surface being farther away from the scanner than the first surface, the second detector elements being smaller in number than the first detector elements. Each of the second detector elements is reachable only by X-ray photons originating in a small angle range around a line connecting the X-ray source and a center of the surface of the detector element, the small angle range being determined by the predetermined distance separating the first and second surfaces and a size of the detector element.	12-19-2013
20130343517	APPARATUS, DETECTOR, AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A PIXEL BY PIXEL BIAS ON DEMAND IN ENERGY DISCRIMINATING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) IMAGING - A Computed Tomography (CT) method, apparatus, and detector, which includes a plurality of energy-discriminating detector elements configured to capture incident X-ray photons emitted from an X-ray source. Each of the plurality of energy-discriminating detector elements of the detector is configured to have a respective bias voltage individually switched ON or OFF, based on a signal received from a controller.	12-26-2013
20140105354	SPARSE AND ENERGY DISCRIMINATING COLLIMATED DETECTOR ELEMENTS TO ASSIST SCATTER EVALUATION IN CT IMAGING - A computed-tomography apparatus that includes a CT scanner including an X-ray source and a detector covering respective angle ranges in the axial and transaxial planes of the CT scanner. The CT detector includes first detector elements disposed on a first surface to capture incident X-ray photons emitted from the X-ray source, and second detector elements sparsely disposed on a second surface different from the first surface, the second surface being farther away from the scanner than the first surface, the second detector elements being smaller in number than the first detector elements. Each of the second detector elements is reachable only by X-ray photons originating in a small angle range around a line connecting the X-ray source and a center of the surface of the detector element, the small angle range being determined by the predetermined distance separating the first and second surfaces and a size of the detector element.	04-17-2014
20140233693	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COUNT LOSS CALIBRATION OF PHOTON-COUNTING DETECTORS IN SPECTRAL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING - A method for photon count-loss calibration in a computed-tomography (CT) scanner, including capturing incident X-ray photons via a plurality of energy-discriminating detectors, determining photon counts of the captured incident X-ray photons in a plurality of energy windows at each energy-discriminating detector, and adjusting the determined photon counts in each energy window for each energy-discriminating detector based on a pre-determined photon count-loss look-up table and the determined photon counts.	08-21-2014
20140233694	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANGULAR RESPONSE CALIBRATION OF PHOTON-COUNTING DETECTORS IN SPARSE SPECTRAL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING - A method for detector angular response calibration in computed-tomography (CT) comprising capturing incident X-ray photons, emitted from an X-ray source, via a plurality of energy-discriminating detectors, determining photon counts of the captured incident X-ray photons in a plurality of energy windows at each energy-discriminating detector, and adjusting the photon counts based on a pre-determined detector angular response calibration look-up table for a given view for each energy-discriminating detector at each energy window.	08-21-2014
20140270056	DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT OF SPARSE PHOTON COUNTING DETECTORS - An apparatus and method for controlling movement of a plurality of fixed detectors arranged in a computed tomography (CT) system that includes a rotating X-ray source. The method including obtaining a view angle of the X-ray source, determining a tilt angle for a detector of the plurality of detectors that is within a scan field-of-view of the X-ray source at the obtained view angle so that an outer face of the detector directly faces the X-ray source, and causing the detector to be moved to the determined tilt angle.	09-18-2014
20140314196	TILTED DETECTOR ARRAY FOR MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS INCLUDING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - A medical imaging system can include a frame that has a bore that has a central longitudinal axis that intersects a target area for imaging, and a radiation source to emit radiation in radial directions towards the target area to form a fan or cone of emitted radiation that irradiates a cross-section of the target area with respect to the longitudinal axis. The system can include one or more detector arrays including a plurality of detector segments that extend along a detector axis that extends in a direction that is effectively parallel to the longitudinal axis, such that radiation emitted from the radiation source passes through the target area and is incident on one or more of the detector segments. The detector segments can each include a detecting surface that is tilted such that the detecting surface has a tilt (e.g., a non-zero slope) with respect to the detector axis.	10-23-2014
20140314211	PILEUP CORRECTION METHOD FOR A PHOTON-COUNTING DETECTOR - A method and apparatus for determining a parameter vector that includes a plurality of parameters of a detector pileup model of a photon-counting detector, the detector pileup model being used for pileup correction for a spectral computed-tomography scanner. The method includes setting values of the parameters, the parameters including a dead time parameter and individual probabilities of different pileup events, the probabilities including a probability of single photon events, a probability of double quasi-coincident photon events, and a probability of at least three quasi-coincident photon events. The method include determining, using (1) a detector response model, (2) an incident spectrum, and (3) the set values of the parameter vector, a plurality of component spectra, each component spectrum corresponding to one of the individual probabilities of the different pileup events, and summing the plurality of component spectra to generate an output spectrum.	10-23-2014
20140328451	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC CALIBRATION OF SPECTRAL CT WITH ROTATING X-RAY SOURCE AND STATIONARY ENERGY DISCRIMINATING DETECTORS - An apparatus and method for dynamically calibrating a computed-tomography (CT) scanner that includes a rotating X-ray source and a plurality of stationary energy-discriminating detectors configured to capture incident X-ray photons emitted from the X-ray source. A bowtie filter with a unique geometry and material composition is used to generate reference beams of a desired intensity. The apparatus includes a processor that is configured to remove a scattering background based on data obtained from the reference beams and compute a change in a predetermined calibration function.	11-06-2014
20140341333	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLIMATING X-RAYS IN SPECTRAL COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING - A detector includes a photon-counting detector (PCD) layer and a cathode layer arranged adjacent to the PCD layer. The detector further includes a plurality of pixilated anodes arranged adjacent to the photon-counting detecting layer on a side opposite to the cathode layer. The detector also includes a plurality of collimator segments arranged above the cathode layer so as to block a portion of X-ray photons emitted from an X-ray source from reaching the anodes, where each collimator segment is arranged above a portion of at least one anode.	11-20-2014
20140355853	NOISE BALANCE PRE-RECONSTRUCTION DATA DECOMPOSITION IN SPECTRAL CT - More than two acquired energy or spectral M bins are used for photon counting detectors in a CT system. In the pre-reconstruction data decomposition, the measured photo counts in the M acquired spectral bines are combined into a predetermined fewer number of processed or weighted spectral bines N, which is at least two in number and represents a number of selected basic materials. Since the N basis materials are selected in the imaged subject where N	12-04-2014
20140376689	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING X-RAY FLUX IN SPECTRAL CT - An apparatus and method for reducing the X-ray flux in a computed-tomography (CT) scanner that includes a rotating X-ray source and a plurality of stationary photon-counting detectors configured to capture incident X-ray photons emitted from the X-ray source. A bowtie filter equipped with an edge filter that can be positioned in a reconfigurable manner such that the high X-ray flux at the leading edge of an X-ray fan beam incident on the detector is reduced. The CT apparatus includes a processor that is configured to compute the displacement of the edge filter in either a static or dynamic manner such that that the intensity of X-ray flux at the detectors in within acceptable operating limits.	12-25-2014

Xilu Wang, Oakwood, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100022773	APOPTOSIS PROMOTERS - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic protein family members, compositions containing the compounds and uses of the compounds for preparing medicaments for treating diseases during which occurs expression one or more than one of an anti-apoptotic protein family member.	01-28-2010

Xilu Wang, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124628	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.	05-26-2011
20120028925	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.	02-02-2012
20130096120	APOPTOSIS-INDUCED AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL protein.	04-18-2013
20130096121	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bc1-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bc1-xL protein.	04-18-2013
20130267514	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.	10-10-2013
20130267534	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.	10-10-2013
20140275082	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases using the compounds.	09-18-2014
20150072978	APOPTOSIS-INDUCING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND IMMUNE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-xL protein.	03-12-2015

Xiu C. Wang, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100249181	HIV Protease Inhibiting Compounds - A compound of the formula	09-30-2010
20100286032	PRODRUGS OF HIV PROTEASE INHIBITORS - A compound of the formula	11-11-2010
20140194349	HIV Protease Inhibiting Compounds - A compound of the formula	07-10-2014

Xu Wang, Vernon Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120011644	Programmable Automatic Flushometer - Methods for communicating with an automatic flush valve device. The automatic flush device having a variety of operational modes which can be selected from to control the operation of the device. The communication from the automatic flush device providing a user with information regarding the status of the flush valve device.	01-19-2012
20120125443	WATER COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS - The invention relates to a grey water reclamation system and methods therefor. Grey water is captured from a source, such as a sink, and stored in a main body containing a pump. The grey water is transported to a flush tank for use with a toilet. The system provides for use of a mixture of fresh water and grey water without interrupting the service to the user. Usage of grey water is maximized without completely eliminating the fresh water as a component that ensures service when grey water is unavailable.	05-24-2012
20140101836	PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC FLUSHOMETER - Methods for communicating with an automatic flush valve device. The automatic flush device having a variety of operational modes which can be selected from to control the operation of the device. The communication from the automatic flush device providing a user with information regarding the status of the flush valve device.	04-17-2014
20140174556	Automatic faucets - An automatic faucet includes a housing constructed to receive at least one water inlet conduit and having a spout for delivering water. The automatic faucet includes a valve module, a sensor module, a battery module, a turbine module, and a control module. The valve module includes a valve controlled by an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the spout. The sensor module is constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user. The control module is constructed to control opening and closing of the valve by providing signals to the electromagnetic actuator. The control module is also constructed to receive sensor data from the sensor module and execute a sensing algorithm. The control module is also constructed to execute a power management algorithm for managing electrical power generated by the water turbine and provided to and from the battery.	06-26-2014
20140246099	Automatic faucets - An automatic faucet includes a housing forming partially an internal barrel and a faucet head and being constructed to include at least one water inlet conduit extending into said barrel and a water outlet for delivering water from a spout. The automatic faucet also includes a faucet head having a removable faucet crown and the spout, wherein the faucet crown is removably mounted to the faucet head. The automatic faucet also includes a valve module, a sensor module, a battery module, a turbine module, and a control module. The valve module includes a valve controlled by an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the spout. The sensor module is constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user. The control module is constructed to control opening and closing of the valve by providing signals to the electromagnetic actuator. The control module is also constructed to receive sensor data from the sensor module and execute a sensing algorithm. The control module is also constructed to execute a power management algorithm for managing electrical power generated by the water turbine and provided to and from the battery.	09-04-2014

Xuejun Wang, Oswego, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130233804	APPLICATION OF FLUORESCENT DYES TO TRACE AND QUANTIFY CHEMICAL DOSAGE IN INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER - Disclosed are methods and chemicals that can be used as fluorescent tracers in the treatment of raw water and/or industrial wastewater. The fluorescent tracers are certain chemicals discovered to have beneficial properties for such uses, particularly having little variance in fluorescence emission for conditions that are known to interfere with fluorescence emission. The fluorescent tracers comprise rhodamine dyes.	09-12-2013

Xuming Wang, Mundelein, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090169864	HARD WATER FOAMING AGENTS AND METHODS FOR GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTION - Compositions and methods for reducing the impact of hard water on gypsum board foaming are provided. The compositions include adding a foam to water and a calcined slurry. The foam includes water, dispersed air and a surfactant. Surfactants for use include a hydrophobic portion having an alkyl chain length distribution of about 20% to about 60% C8 chains; about 20% to about 60% C10 chains; about 14% to about 36% C12 chains and about 2% to about 20% C14 chains and also having a hydrophilic portion having about 0.2 to 3.0 ethoxy groups.	07-02-2009
20090239087	SILOXANE POLYMERIZATION IN WALLBOARD - Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes.	09-24-2009
20100055477	SILOXANE POLYMERIZATION IN WALLBOARD - Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes.	03-04-2010
20110009564	SILOXANE POLYMERIZATION IN WALLBOARD - Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes.	01-13-2011
20110196090	SILOXANE POLYMERIZATION IN WALLBOARD - Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes. The resulting product is useful for making a water-resistant gypsum panel having a core that includes interwoven matrices of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and a silicone resin, where the interwoven matrices have dispersed throughout them a catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and components from a Class C fly ash.	08-11-2011
20120040168	WATER RESISTANT CEMENTITIOUS ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - A fibrous mat-faced cementitious article comprising (a) a cementitious core, and (b) a first fibrous mat comprising polymer or mineral fibers and a hydrophobic finish on at least one surface thereof, wherein the hydrophobic finish is in contact with the cementitious core, and a method of preparing a fibrous mat-faced cementitious article, as well as a method of preparing a water-resistant cementitious article comprising (a) preparing an aqueous siloxane dispersion, wherein the dispersion comprises about 4 wt. % to about 8 wt. % siloxane, (b) combining the siloxane dispersion with a cementitious mixture to provide a cementitious slurry, (c) depositing the cementitious slurry onto a substrate, and (d) allowing the cementitious slurry to harden, thereby providing a cementitious article.	02-16-2012

Yanguo Wang, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130226784	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREDIT BALANCE TRANSFER OFFER OPTIMIZATION - A computer based method for selecting a balance transfer pricing offer for an individual financial account. The method includes selecting a plurality of balance transfer offers, each balance transfer offer comprising balance transfer pricing and duration criteria, executing computer executable instructions comprising one or more predictive models that estimate for the individual financial account and each of the balance transfer offers a plurality of parameters such as a probability of a response as well as a plurality of financial parameters, scoring the estimate of the one or more predictive models to determine an expected financial benefit for each of the balance transfer offers, determining, for the individual financial account, an optimal balance transfer offer among the plurality of the balance transfer offers by way of maximizing the expected financial benefit based on a plurality of constraints, and assigning to the individual financial account the optimal balance transfer offer.	08-29-2013

Yifei Wang, Lisle, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110321010	WEB APPLICATION FRAMEWORK BASED ON OBJECT ORIENTED CLASS MAPPING - A method and system for building a web application framework is provided. This framework explicitly maps each dynamic web page to a class method, called “web service” method. Each MIME type of static web pages is implicitly mapped to a predefined web service method of a system class. All related web service methods are grouped into one object class, in which a business unit of coupled dynamic web pages is bind together to construct a natural web user session implicitly. Each web service class is logically divided into four segments, which is described by a paradigm, called “STUD” (acronym for Services, Templates, Utilities and Data). A new data exchange format, called “SDON” (acronym for Simple Data Object Notation), is defined to represent a structured data exchanged between web client and web server or passed among web servers. A SDON data string can be directly reflected into an object of the data class type. Each data source related to a relational database is mapped to a three tier structure of classes (schema, table, and data record). The data record classes inherit the names of tables inside the database.	12-29-2011

Yingxiao Wang, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041087	Detection of Specific Binding Reactions Using Magnetic Labels - The present invention is a novel biosensor composed of mOrange2 and mCherry fluorescent proteins operably linked via a linker, which provides a distinct color change upon separation of the fluorescent proteins.	02-18-2010
20110171675	FRET-BASED MEMBRANE-TYPE 1 MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE BIOSENSOR AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention is a novel FRET-based biosensor composed of ECFP and YPet fluorescent proteins operably linked via a MT1-MMP recognition sequence for use in the detection of cancer cells in a biological sample.	07-14-2011

Zaijie Wang, Oak Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100113563	Method for Treating Pain with a Calmodulin Inhibitor - The present invention relates to the use of Ca	05-06-2010

Zaijie Jim Wang, Oak Park, IL US

Zhaowen Wang, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130132316	Substructure and Boundary Modeling for Continuous Action Recognition - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for improved state space modeling (SSM) comprising two added layers to model the substructure transition dynamics and action duration distribution. In embodiments, the first layer represents a substructure transition model that encodes the sparse and global temporal transition probability. In embodiments, the second layer models the action boundary characteristics by injecting discriminative information into a logistic duration model such that transition boundaries between successive actions can be located more accurately; thus, the second layer exploits discriminative information to discover action boundaries adaptively.	05-23-2013

Zhengyan Wang, Antioch, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110158823	SHUTTLE PUMP WITH CONTROLLED GEOMETRY - An infusion pump uses an improved shuttle mechanism to more reliably pump liquids in low volumes for medical and other purposes. The improved shuttle uses linear translation and wider, symmetric jaws to grasp infusate tubing and pump liquid infusate through the tubing. Adjustment of the linear motion allows a user to also adjust a pumping volume of the infusion pump. Other shuttles with wider jaws may also pump infusate using a rotary motion. In addition, more than one shuttle, such as two or three shuttles, may be used to approximate continuous pumping. A series of several smaller linear shuttles with sequential actuation may be used as a linear peristaltic pump for general peristaltic pump applications.	06-30-2011
20110319823	TUBE MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE USING LINEAR ACTUATOR AND PRESSURE SENSOR - An infusion pump uses sensors, movable members and a control unit to determine tubing thickness in a tube-loading section of the pump. The infusion pump utilizes sensors, such as a pressure sensor, to record forces imparted by a tube undergoing no pressure, a single pressure, or a pressure sweep, to determine thickness. Using these values, the tubing wall thickness can be determined. The infusion pump can also compress a tube using a movable member of the pump and records the distance traveled by the movable member to compress fully the tube. Using this distance, the tubing wall thickness can be determined.	12-29-2011
20120091348	SEGMENTED DETECTOR ARRAY - A radiation detector that includes multiple adjacent modular detector segments. Each segment includes an array of scintillation crystal elements, a light guide arranged adjacent to the array of scintillation crystal elements, and reflectors arranged around a periphery of the segment so that light produced by a scintillation event in the segment is substantially confined to the segment. In one embodiment, each segment is coupled to multiple photosensors, each photosensor receiving light from at least one of the segments.	04-19-2012
20120305782	EFFICIENT AND SERVICEABLE LIGHT GUIDE FOR PET DETECTOR - A positron emission tomography (PET) detector module includes an array of scintillation crystal elements and a plurality of photosensors arranged to at least partially cover the array of scintillation crystal elements. The photosensors are configured to receive light emitted from the array of scintillation crystal elements. The module includes a transparent adhesive arranged between the array of scintillation crystal elements and the plurality of photosensors. The transparent adhesive extends directly from a surface of at least one of the scintillation crystal elements to a surface of at least one of the photosensors and is configured to distribute the light emitted from one of the scintillation crystal elements to more than one of the photosensors. A method of manufacturing the module includes various steps utilizing a fixture. A PET scanner uses multiple modules arranged circumferentially around an area to be scanned.	12-06-2012
20140103217	EFFICIENT AND SERVICEABLE LIGHT GUIDE FOR PET DETECTOR - A positron emission tomography (PET) detector module includes an array of scintillation crystal elements and a plurality of photosensors arranged to at least partially cover the array of scintillation crystal elements. The photosensors are configured to receive light emitted from the array of scintillation crystal elements. The module includes a transparent adhesive arranged between the array of scintillation crystal elements and the plurality of photosensors. The transparent adhesive extends directly from a surface of at least one of the scintillation crystal elements to a surface of at least one of the photosensors and is configured to distribute the light emitted from one of the scintillation crystal elements to more than one of the photosensors. A method of manufacturing the module includes various steps utilizing a fixture. A PET scanner uses multiple modules arranged circumferentially around an area to be scanned.	04-17-2014
20140270056	DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT OF SPARSE PHOTON COUNTING DETECTORS - An apparatus and method for controlling movement of a plurality of fixed detectors arranged in a computed tomography (CT) system that includes a rotating X-ray source. The method including obtaining a view angle of the X-ray source, determining a tilt angle for a detector of the plurality of detectors that is within a scan field-of-view of the X-ray source at the obtained view angle so that an outer face of the detector directly faces the X-ray source, and causing the detector to be moved to the determined tilt angle.	09-18-2014

Zhibi Wang, Woodridge, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090043901	Bootstrapping Method For Setting Up A Security Association - In one embodiment, a method of the invention has the steps of: (A) establishing an access-layer security association (SA) between a mobile node (MN) and an authentication authorization accounting (AAA) server; (B) deriving a secondary key from an extended master session key (EMSK) corresponding to the access-layer SA; (C) providing the secondary key to a home agent; and (D) based on the secondary key, establishing an SA corresponding to an Open System Interconnection (OSI) layer higher than the access layer for securing communications between the home agent and a selected network node. In various embodiments, the selected network node can be (i) the MN, (ii) a proxy node configured on behalf of the MN, or (iii) a proxy node configured on behalf of the home agent.	02-12-2009
20090061820	Method and system of communication using extended sequence number - Described is a method by mobile equipment to communicate with a network. The method includes receiving a network authentication token having a first message authentication code, an authentication message field and a first extended sequence number that includes a first hardware identifier and first sequence number, and authenticating the network based on the first message authentication code, the first hardware identifier, and the first sequence number.	03-05-2009
20110077021	PROVIDING A LAST-SEEN MOBILE UNIT LOCATION TO A LOCATION BASED SERVICE - The present invention provides a method involving a mobile unit, a location server, a location-based application client, and a location-based application server configured to provide location-based applications. The method includes receiving, at the location server and from the location-based application server, a request from location-based application client for a current location of the mobile unit and attempting, at the location server, to determine the current location of the mobile unit. The method also includes providing, from the location server to the location-based application server, information indicating a previous location of the mobile unit when the attempt to determine the current location of the mobile unit is unsuccessful.	03-31-2011
20110077027	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATION-BASED MOBILE POWER CONTROL - A technique to extend location-based (e.g. GPS) mobile device battery lifetime by reducing the location-based (e.g. GPS) circuitry power consumption is provided. The technique defines and controls when to start power and when to stop power to the device in the context of a mobile terminating (MT) location request and/or a mobile originated (MO) location request that is either on-demand or periodic.	03-31-2011
20110158162	Method for interworking among wireless technologies - A method is provided for interworking of mobility key management among access networks operating under different access technologies. The method is carried out by performing mobility key management by a core-network authentication server based on the access technology that a mobile terminal accessing a wireless network has selected for operation. The method of the invention defines authentication server behavior based on different access technologies and therefore solves the technology interworking issue seamlessly. The method of the invention also facilitates coexistence of more than two different access technologies without any need for each access technology to be modified in order to interwork with core network that is specified by another technology.	06-30-2011
20130023301	METHOD OF SHARING INFORMATION BETWEEN BASE STATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFERENT NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES AND THE BASE STATIONS - In one embodiment, the method includes establishing, at a first base station, at least one interface with a second base station. The first and second base stations are associated with different network technologies, and at least one of the first and second base stations is a small cell base station. A small cell base station has a coverage area smaller than and at least partially overlapped by a coverage area of a macro base station. The method further includes one of (i) sending information from the first base station to the second base station over the interface, and (ii) receiving information at the first base station from the second base station over the interface.	01-24-2013
20130070727	MECHANISM TO IMPROVE HANDOVER SPEED IN SMALL CELLS - In a method for performing handover of a user equipment, a small cell base station formats a handover request message for the user equipment. The handover request message includes permission information of the user equipment, including LIPA permission information.	03-21-2013
20140004864	Mechanism To Perform Call Admission Control For Multi-Standard Small Cell	01-02-2014

Zidong Wang, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100105039	LABEL-FREE COLORIMETRIC DETECTION - The present invention provides a sensor system kit for detecting an analyte, consisting essentially of: a nucleic acid enzyme, wherein the nucleic acid enzyme cleaves a substrate in the presence of the analyte; the substrate for the nucleic acid enzyme, comprising a polynucleotide; an aggregator; and particles.	04-29-2010
20100151579	FLUORESCENT SENSOR FOR MERCURY - The present invention provides a sensor for detecting mercury, comprising: a first polynucleotide, comprising a first region, and a second region, a second polynucleotide, a third polynucleotide, a fluorophore, and a quencher, wherein the third polynucleotide is optionally linked to the second region; the fluorophore is linked to the first polynucleotide and the quencher is linked to the second polynucleotide, or the fluorophore is linked to the second polynucleotide and the quencher is linked to the first polynucleotide; the first region and the second region hybridize to the second polynucleotide; and the second region binds to the third polynucleotide in the presence of Hg	06-17-2010
20120107242	NUCLEIC ACID-MEDIATED SHAPE CONTROL OF NANOPARTICLES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of a method for nucleic acid-mediated control of a nanoparticle shape are disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more nucleic acid oligomers are adsorbed to a metal nanoseed, and additional metal is deposited onto the nanoseed to produce a shaped nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the nanoseed is gold and the oligomers are 5-100 nucleotides in length. The nanoparticle shape is determined at least in part by the nucleic acid sequence of the oligomer(s). Shaped nanoparticles produced by embodiments of the method include nanoflowers, nanospheres, nanostars, and nanoplates. Embodiments for using the shaped nanoparticles also are disclosed.	05-03-2012
20130095039	NUCLEIC ACID-MEDIATED SHAPE CONTROL OF NANOPARTICLES - Embodiments of a method to use nucleic acid oligomer sequences for modulating the shape of nanoparticles are disclosed, as well as nanoparticles and methods of using the nanoparticles. Systematic variations of the nucleic acid sequences offer mechanistic insights into the morphology control. A plurality of nucleic acid oligomers is adsorbed onto a metal nanoseed to provide an oligomer-functionalized nanoparticle. Additional metal is deposited onto the oligomer-functionalized nanoparticle to produce a shaped nanoparticle having a morphology based at least in part on the nanoseed morphology and the oligomer's sequence composition. Embodiments of methods for using the shaped nanoparticles also are disclosed.	04-18-2013

Ziyi Wang, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130117197	Determination of a Size of a Credit Default Swap Guaranty Fund - A system for determining an amount of a guaranty fund to cover mutual systemic risk of loss among a plurality of entities trading credit default swap (“CDS”) instruments using a central counterparty, such as the CME, is disclosed. The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for calculating a value, i.e. the size or magnitude, such as in dollars, of a CDS guaranty fund, such as more optimal size thereof, e.g. a size more reflective of the true risk, or each member's contribution thereto, thereby reducing or minimizing the burden on participants while adequately ensuring that risks are covered. The disclosed embodiments utilize a generalized approach to avoid too many risk scenarios while still accounting for all relevant possible portfolio constructions.	05-09-2013
20140081820	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTER-ACCOUNT MARGIN OPTIMIZATION - The disclosed embodiments relate to reducing, minimizing or otherwise optimizing margin requirements for a trader having both an interest rate (IR) futures and over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate swaps (IRS) accounts by efficiently allocating IR futures across both accounts.	03-20-2014
20140164286	Interest Rate Swap Risk Compression - The disclosed embodiments relate to minimization of risk of loss, and thereby minimization of margin and/or guarantee fund requirements, for a portfolio of interest rate swap (“IRS”) positions held by a market participant. The disclosed embodiments identify proposed trades across portfolios wherein execution of the proposed trade would result in a reduction of the risk of loss of the portfolio and the other portfolio, by iteratively testing each of a set of candidate trades between substantially equivalent positions in the portfolio and other portfolio for an effect on the risk of loss of the portfolio, the identified proposed trade comprising a candidate trade which results in a reduction in risk of loss of the portfolio in excess of a threshold. The disclosed embodiments then provide each of the identified proposed trades to at least the market participant who holds the subject portfolio for acceptance thereby.	06-12-2014