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Amy Zhang, San Mateo, CA US
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20110145376 | Modifying Operation of Peer-to-Peer Networks Based on Integrating Network Routing Information - A data processing method comprising establishing a first node in a peer-to-peer data communications network, wherein the node is configured as a supernode in conformance with a peer-to-peer communications protocol, wherein the first node is configured as an active listener to one or more network routing protocols executing at a network router; receiving a routing information message from one of the network routing protocols; modifying an operational characteristic of the first node in response to the routing information message; receiving a request from a second node in the peer-to-peer network for a resource that is known to the first node; and responding to the request based on the modified operational characteristic. For example, a peer-to-peer node may be configured as a network-aware BitTorrent Tracker, Gnutella supernode, etc., and can use IGP and BGP information from a router to determine how the node behaves. | 06-16-2011 |
Baocheng Zhang, Murrysville, PA US
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20110264426 | METHODOLOGY FOR MODELING THE FUEL ROD POWER DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE - A method for modeling a nuclear reactor core that follows the history of each fuel pin and employs fuel pin flux form factors to explicitly track each fuel pin's fluence and burnup along its axial length and uses this information to obtain fundamental data for each fuel rod, i.e. fuel rod cross-sections, for each fuel pin segment. The data obtained for the fuel pins segments are employed to adjust the fuel pin flux form factors to match the real fuel pins' history so that the fuel rod power distribution can be precisely calculated based on the fuel rod cross-sections and the flux form factors. | 10-27-2011 |
Baolong Zhang, Los Alamos, NM US
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20100056678 | Polymer composite materials and methods for producing the same - Polymer composite materials having improved gas barrier properties are generally disclosed, along with process of making the same. The polymer composite materials can include phosphonate particles, oxide particles, and combinations thereof. For example, the particles can be metal phosphonate particles, synthetic oxide particles, or combinations thereof. | 03-04-2010 |
Bohong Zhang, Newton, MA US
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20110318327 | TREATMENT OF SANFILIPPO SYNDROME TYPE B - Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety. | 12-29-2011 |
20130295077 | TREATMENT OF SANFILIPPO SYNDROME TYPE B - Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety. | 11-07-2013 |
Boke Zhang, Brighton, MA US
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20110305734 | NUCLEIC ACID NANOPARTICLES AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention provides nanoparticle compositions including one or more nucleic acids. The present invention achieves delivery (particularly transdermal delivery) of such nucleic acids without the need for nucleic acid modification, or for use of chemical or mechanical abrasion or disruption of skin. | 12-15-2011 |
Boke Zhang, Woburn, MA US
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20110212157 | DERMAL DELIVERY - The present invention describes systems and methods for treating disorders and/or conditions associated with the dermal level of the skin. Such disorders include acne, hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, chromhidrosis, rosacea, hair loss, dermal infection, and/or actinic keratosis. Methods generally involve administering nanoemulsions (e.g., nanoparticle compositions) comprising at least one therapeutic agent, such as botulinum toxin. In some embodiments, nanoemulsions are prepared, e.g., by high pressure microfluidization, and comprise a particle size distribution exclusively between 10 nm and 300 nm. | 09-01-2011 |
Can Zhang, Malden, MA US
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20110200564 | DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD) - Disclosed herein are novel methods, assays and systems for detecting an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a subject by identifying at least one nuclei acid polymorphism described herein in a biological sample from the subject. Levels of the genes associated with the nucleic acid polymorphism described herein are also determined for detection of higher risk for AD. Disclosed herein further provides methods for treating AD by administering to a subject in need thereof with ATXN1. | 08-18-2011 |
Cathy Zhang, Lake Forest, CA US
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20110311011 | Method and Apparatus for Emulating Stream Clock Signal in Asynchronous Data Transmission - A method and apparatus for emulating stream clock signal in asynchronous data transmission. The inventive subject matter proposes a system consisting of a transmitter module, a receiver module, and a link or network in between. A scheme to generate the emulated stream clock across a wide frequency range is also proposed with the property of controllable deviation from the original stream frequency to meet jitter requirement and fast frequency convergence (minimal number of converging steps). The scheme includes an optional first step to derive a frequency estimation of the stream clock and a second step of continuous adjusting the emulated clock frequency to keep the average frequency equals that of the original stream clock. | 12-22-2011 |
Chao-Xuan Zhang, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090218222 | Free flow electrophoresis microchip, system and method - The present invention relates to a free flow electrophoresis microchip for the electrophoretic separation of charged components, a free flow electrophoresis separation system incorporating the same, and a free flow electrophoresis method of separating charged components, the microchip comprising: a separation chamber in which charged components are in use separated; a plurality of separation medium inlet channels having outlets fluidly connected to one, inlet side of the separation chamber through which flows of a separation medium are in use introduced into the separation chamber such as to develop a laminar flow having a flow direction through the separation chamber; a sample inlet channel having an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet side of the separation chamber through which a flow of a sample containing charged components is in use introduced into the separation chamber; a plurality of outlet channels having inlets fluidly connected to another, outlet side of the separation chamber opposite the inlet side thereof; and a magnetic field unit for providing a magnetic field substantially orthogonal to the flow direction of the separation medium; whereby charged components introduced into the separation chamber are deflected laterally across the separation chamber in dependence upon the charge, typically the electrophoretic mobilities or the iso-electric points, of the charged components. | 09-03-2009 |
Chunbo Zhang, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20110181120 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER - A system includes at least one active energy transfer coil and a first passive energy transfer coil. The active energy transfer coil is configured to couple with a power supply. The at least one active energy transfer coil has an active coupling range. The first passive energy transfer coil is magnetically coupled to the active energy transfer coil and is located within the active coupling range. The first passive energy transfer coil has a passive coupling range. The first passive energy transfer coil is configured to provide energy to a first device located within the passive coupling range and based on energy received from the at least one active energy transfer coil. | 07-28-2011 |
20110297354 | SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT DISSIPATE HEAT FROM AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The electronic system includes an electronic device and a liquid holding section that is thermally coupled to the electronic device. The electronic system further includes an impermeable section that engages the liquid holding section. The impermeable section includes a channel and a plurality of passages that provide fluid communication between the liquid holding section and the channel. The electronic system further includes (i) a first fluid that flows through the channel in the impermeable section to facilitate heat transfer from the electronic device to the first fluid; and (ii) a second fluid that flows from the liquid holding section through the plurality of passages into the channel when the second fluid boils within the liquid holding section due to heat transfer from the electronic device to the second fluid. In some embodiments, the first and second fluids are different types of substances. | 12-08-2011 |
20120137570 | FUEL SOURCE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A fuel source for an electrochemical cell includes two or more chemical hydride pellets, a flexible, porous, liquid water impermeable, hydrogen and water vapor permeable membrane in contact with and at least partially surrounding each hydride pellet, and a porous metal hydride layer positioned between each hydride pellet. Air gaps are between each pellet. | 06-07-2012 |
20140080020 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL - A power generator includes a hydrogen generator that generates hydrogen in response to water vapor. A solid oxide fuel cell is coupled to the hydrogen generator for receiving hydrogen and is coupled to a source of oxygen. | 03-20-2014 |
20140254979 | WAVEGUIDE AND SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGING - A method and apparatus for integrating individual III-V MMICs into a micromachined waveguide package is disclosed. MMICs are screened prior to integration, allowing only known-good die to be integrated, leading to increased yield. The method and apparatus are used to implement a micro-integrated Focal Plane Array (mFPA) technology used for sub millimeter wave (SMMW) cameras, although many other applications are possible. MMICs of different technologies may be integrated into the same micromachined package thus achieving the same level of technology integration as in multi-wafer WLP integration. | 09-11-2014 |
20140368057 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER - A system includes at least one active energy transfer coil and a first passive energy transfer coil. The active energy transfer coil is configured to couple with a power supply. The at least one active energy transfer coil has an active coupling range. The first passive energy transfer coil is magnetically coupled to the active energy transfer coil and is located within the active coupling range. The first passive energy transfer coil has a passive coupling range. The first passive energy transfer coil is configured to provide energy to a first device located within the passive coupling range and based on energy received from the at least one active energy transfer coil. | 12-18-2014 |
Chunquan Zhang, Ames, IA US
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20110173717 | BPMV-based viral constructs useful for VIGS and expression of heterologous proteins in legumes - The invention provides Bean pod mottle virus (BPMV) vectors useful for expression of heterologous proteins in plants such as soybean. The BPMV vectors are also useful for virus-induced gene silencing. The vectors of the invention include modifications of BPMV RNA1 sequences so that infection with the vectors produces only moderate symptoms. The vectors also comprise novel RNA2 vectors which specifically provide for non-translated VIGS constructs and further which do not require in frame insertion of heterologous sequences to be expressed. | 07-14-2011 |
Chun-Yang Zhang, Flushing, NY US
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20110287557 | SINGLE QUANTUM-DOT BASED APTAMERIC NANOSENSORS - A signal-off-quantum-dot-based sensor for detecting the presence of a target molecule comprising: an aptamer probe having a nucleotide sequence which specifically interacts with the target molecule by sequence-dependent interaction, wherein the aptamer probe is sandwiched between (a) an oligonucleotide which is immobilized on the surface of a quantum dot (QD), and (b) a fluorophore-labeled oligonucleotide, wherein when the sensor is excited by an energy source: (i) in the absence of specific interaction between the target molecule and the aptamer probe, a baseline signal is emitted, and (ii) in the presence of specific interaction between the target molecule and the aptamer probe, a detection signal is emitted, wherein the baseline signal is greater than the detection signal, whereby the presence of the target molecule is detected. | 11-24-2011 |
Daniu Zhang, San Deigo, CA US
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20110176519 | Signalling of Multiple-User Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output Transmissions in High-Speed Packet Access Systems - A method for signaling multiple-user multiple-input and multiple-output in a high speed packet access system is described. A multiple-user multiple-input and multiple-output parameter is determined. A message that includes the multiple-user multiple-input and multiple-output parameter is determined. The message is sent to a wireless device. The method may be performed by a user equipment, a Node B or a radio network controller. | 07-21-2011 |
Danya Zhang, La Canda, CA US
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20110218604 | Cardiac Lead for Epicardial, Endocardial and Trans-Coronary Sinus Placement - A cardiac lead includes a half-domed or semi-spherical shaped distal assembly and an active fixation mechanism. The half-domed or semi-spherical shape provides directionality as to whether a flat side of the lead is facing the myocardial tissue and therefore the active fixation mechanism can be deployed safely into the myocardial tissue. | 09-08-2011 |
20120330122 | Cardiac Lead for Epicardial, Endocardial and Trans-Coronary Sinus Placement - A cardiac lead includes a half-domed, or semi-spherical shaped, or asymmetrical oval or circular distal assembly with or without an active fixation mechanism. The half-domed or semi-spherical or asymmetrical oval or circular shape provides directionality as to whether a flat side of the lead is facing the myocardial tissue and therefore the active fixation mechanism can be deployed safely into the myocardial tissue. Pacing/sensing electrodes may be constructed on the flat side of the lead to avoid the stimulation of the phrenic nerve. | 12-27-2012 |
Desheng Zhang, Houston, TX US
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20110309948 | SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to a method to determine a clock signal when separate clocks are used. In one embodiment, a disciplined clock system comprising an update subsystem and a synthesis subsystem is provided. A first clock phase estimate is provided to the update subsystem and used, along with the update subsystem, to determine a frequency offset estimate and a phase offset estimate. The clock signal is determining using the frequency offset estimate, the phase offset estimate, and the synthesis subsystem. Alternatively, two clocks can be synchronized by generating a signal associated with a first clock; modulating the signal; transmitting the modulated signal; receiving the modulated signal by a receiver associated with a second clock; correlating the received signal; determining the time of arrival of the received signal; determining the time difference between the two clocks; and synchronizing the two clocks. | 12-22-2011 |
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Deyi Zhang US
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20100016373 | IMIDAZOLE CARBOXAMIDES - The present invention provides certain imidazole carboxamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of using the same and processes for preparing the same. | 01-21-2010 |
Deyuan Zhang US
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20110066180 | Heart septal defect occlusion device - An occlusion device has a right disc made from a metal mesh having a plurality of openings, and a left disc having at least two skeletons that are covered by a membrane. Each skeleton passes through openings of the metal mesh to interlock the right and left discs, and a coil is wrapped around each opposing end segment of the skeletons. The skeletons can have a looped section where the skeleton is twisted or looped to cross or overlap itself. In addition, each skeleton can be formed from a braided strand of a plurality of wires. | 03-17-2011 |
Eugene Zhang, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20110184714 | Methods and Systems for Analyzing Electronic Design and Validation Models - A method and system for comparing a first model and a second model of an electronic design, wherein the first model is at a transaction level and the second model is at a register transfer level, comprises the steps of: translating signal values of the second model to a transaction stream; comparing a transaction stream of the first model against the transaction stream of the second model based on data at timing points of transaction phases of the transaction streams; and generating results based on the comparison of the transaction streams. | 07-28-2011 |
Faliang Zhang US
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20110280761 | AMORPHOUS ALLOYS HAVING ZIRCONIUM AND METHODS THEREOF - Alloys and methods of preparing the same are provided. The alloys are represented by the general formula of (Zr | 11-17-2011 |
Greg Zhang, Newbury Park, CA US
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20110295136 | FAR-FIELD SENSING CHANNEL FOR IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE - An implantable pacemaker is provided with a far-field sensing channel which requires a reduced refractory period during the time when pacing pulses are delivered as compared with sensing channels using intra-cardiac electrodes. The far-field sensing channel may use the conductive housing of the implantable device or can and an indifferent electrode mounted on the device header as the electrodes for its differential inputs. Such a far-field sensing channel is able to sense activity occurring in either the atria or the ventricles for the purposes of arrhythmia detection and/or capture verification. | 12-01-2011 |
Guansong Zhang US
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20110200057 | Virtual Memory Protocol Segmentation Offloading - Methods and systems for a more efficient transmission of network traffic are provided. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for performing transport layer protocol segmentation offloading. Multiple buffer descriptors are stored in a system memory of a network device. The buffer descriptors contain information indicative of a starting address of a payload buffer stored in a user memory space of the system memory. The payload buffers contain payload data originated by a user process running on a host processor of the network device. The payload data is retrieved from the payload buffers on behalf of a network processor of the network device without copying the payload data from the user memory space to a kernel memory space of the system memory by performing direct virtual memory addressing of the user memory space. Finally, the payload data is segmented across one or more transport layer protocol packets. | 08-18-2011 |
Guifu Zhang, Norman, OK US
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20110285582 | CYLINDRICAL POLARIMETRIC PHASED ARRAY RADAR - A radar data acquisition system including a polarimetric phased array antenna and a radar control and processing system. The polarimetric phased array antenna includes a support system, an array of panels and a switching network. One or more of the panels include a dual pole antenna for at least one of transmitting and receiving a dual polarization electromagnetic beam. The switching network communicates with the panels such that at least one of power, radar and control signals are sent to and received from one or more selected panels. The radar control and processing system communicates with the switching network for forming electromagnetic signals directed to one or more selected panels such that the selected panels form a dual polarization electromagnetic beam, and for reading signals sensed by one or more selected panels and for decoding the signals into an electronic radar output. | 11-24-2011 |
Guochang Zhang, Starkville, MS US
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20090098028 | System for stabilizing gas hydrates at low pressures - The present invention provides a system for stabilizing gas and particularly gas hydrates at low pressures and for safe storage and transportation of the gas. The invention also provides minimization of the decomposition of the gas in hydrate form. | 04-16-2009 |
Haitao Zhang, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110207124 | Genetic Alterations Associated with Autism and the Autistic Phenotype and Methods of Use Thereof for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism - Compositions and methods for the detection and treatment of autism and autistic spectrum disorder are provided. | 08-25-2011 |
20130315931 | CXCR4 as a Susceptibility Locus in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Methods of Use Thereof for the Treatment and Diagnosis of the Same - Compositions and methods useful for the diagnosis and treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are disclosed. | 11-28-2013 |
Hanzhong Zhang, Cypress, CA US
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20110317218 | System for Maintaining Imaging Device Accounting Data - Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data in the event that an imaging device's primary accounting server becomes unavailable. | 12-29-2011 |
Haoran Zhang, Medford, MA US
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20110262971 | Genetically Modified E. coli Strains for Producing Erythromycin - Genetically modified | 10-27-2011 |
Hongpei Zhang, San Ramon, CA US
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20110208585 | Systems and Methods for Measurement of Engagement - Exemplary systems and methods for measurement of engagement are provided. In various embodiments, a method coprises receiving business objectives of a web site or online publisher on a server, tracking user frequency and user activities for a predetermine time, computing and ranking engagement scores with the web site based on the tracked user frequency as a function of user action categories for the predetermined time and business objectives, the user action categories being associated with the user activities, segmenting users based the engagement scores, and directing an advertisement to a user of at least one user segment. | 08-25-2011 |
Hongwen Zhang, New Hartford, NY US
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20110268985 | MIXED ALLOY SOLDER PASTE - A solder paste comprises an amount of a first solder alloy powder between about 60 wt % to about 92 wt %; an amount of a second solder alloy powder greater than 0 wt % and less than about 12 wt %; and a flux; wherein the first solder alloy powder comprises a first solder alloy that has a solidus temperature above about 260° C.; and wherein the second solder alloy powder comprises a second solder alloy that has a solidus temperature that is less than about 250° C. | 11-03-2011 |
Hongxia Zhang, Bethlehem, PA US
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20110165699 | IRINOTECAN IMMUNOASSAY - Novel conjugates of the pharmaceutically active metabolite of irinotecan and novel immunogens derived from this pharmaceutically active metabolite and monoclonal antibodies generated by these immunogens which are useful in immunoassays for the quantification and monitoring of the pharmaceutically active metabolite of irinotecan in biological fluids. | 07-07-2011 |
Hualiang Zhang, Denton, TX US
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20110260935 | Compact embedded antenna - An antenna embedded into armor plates. The armor material is of low dielectric constant preferably less than 20 permitting radio radiation to be emitted through the armor by the antenna. In a preferred embodiment the armor is a composite of different materials, with the antenna placed between elements of the armor, creating a multi-level design. The antenna elements are preferably printed for low-profile and ease of integration or the antenna elements can be fabricated from larger elements and placed into a space between vehicle and armor or in a cavity cut into the vehicle or armor. | 10-27-2011 |
Jason Zhang US
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20110080156 | DC/DC converter with depletion-mode III-nitride switches - Disclosed is a buck converter for converting a high voltage at the input of the buck converter to a low voltage at the output of the buck converter. The buck converter includes a control circuitry configured to control a duty cycle of a control switch, the control switch being interposed between the input and the output of the buck converter. A synchronous switch is interposed between the output and ground. The control switch and the synchronous switch comprise depletion-mode III-nitride transistors. In one embodiment, at least one of the control switch and the synchronous switches comprises a depletion-mode GaN HEMT. The buck converter further includes protection circuitry configured to disable current conduction through the control switch while the control circuitry is not powered up. | 04-07-2011 |
Jerry Zhang, Lexington, MA US
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20110237686 | FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to the liquid and lyophilized formulations of small particulates, liposomes, and micelles, and methods for making and using the formulations. In particular, at least in some embodiments, the present invention relates to the production and lyophilization of PEGylated nanoparticles, microparticles, micelles, and liposomes for use and administration in to a subject. | 09-29-2011 |
20110262490 | POLYMER-AGENT CONJUGATES, PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Described herein are polymer-agent conjugates and particles, which can be used, for example, in the treatment of cancer. Also described herein are mixtures, compositions and dosage forms containing the particles, methods of using the particles (e.g., to treat a disorder), kits including the polymer-agent conjugates and particles, methods of making the polymer-agent conjugates and particles, methods of storing the particles and methods of analyzing the particles. | 10-27-2011 |
20130202659 | POLYMER-AGENT CONJUGATES, PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Described herein are polymer-agent conjugates and particles, which can be used, for example, in the treatment of cancer. Also described herein are mixtures, compositions and dosage forms containing the particles, methods of using the particles (e.g., to treat a disorder), kits including the polymer-agent conjugates and particles, methods of making the polymer-agent conjugates and particles, methods of storing the particles and methods of analyzing the particles. | 08-08-2013 |
20140328919 | POLYMER-AGENT CONJUGATES, PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Described herein are polymer-agent conjugates and particles, which can be used, for example, in the treatment of cancer. Also described herein are mixtures, compositions and dosage forms containing the particles, methods of using the particles (e.g., to treat a disorder), kits including the polymer-agent conjugates and particles, methods of making the polymer-agent conjugates and particles, methods of storing the particles and methods of analyzing the particles. | 11-06-2014 |
Jessica P. Zhang, Horseheads, NY US
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20110244122 | Bio-based adhesive material - An adhesive product and method of making the product replaces asphalt in the manufacture of roofing shingles and pavement. The method comprises steps of forming a mixture of oil comprising fatty acids and a powdered material; maintaining the oil to powdered material weight ratio in the mixture between 1 to 0.01 and 1 to 4.9; heating the mixture to a reaction temperature greater than 100 degrees Centigrade; maintaining the reaction temperature for at least five minutes; and, injecting air into the mixture while maintaining the reaction temperature. In making a roofing shingle, the method includes additional steps of: applying the heated mixture to a fiberglass mat sheet from an upstream roll to form a tacky coated strip; and, adding a layer of granules to the tacky coated strip. The adhesive material of this method comprises polymerized oil and the powdered material. | 10-06-2011 |
20110259239 | Bio-based adhesive material - A bio-based adhesive and method of making the adhesive replaces or serves as additives for asphalt, sealant, and polymers such as styrene-butadiene-styrene and atactic polypropylene in the manufacture of building or paving materials. The method includes steps of forming a mixture of oil comprising fatty acids group and optionally a powdered material; maintaining the oil-to-powdered-material weight ratio in the mixture between 1 to 0.00001 and 1 to 20; heating the mixture to a reaction temperature greater than 55 degrees Centigrade; maintaining the reaction temperature until the oil is polymerized; and, injecting air into the mixture while polymerizing the oil. The adhesive of this method comprises a renewable polymer and the powdered material. | 10-27-2011 |
Jiaming Zhang, Macungie, PA US
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20110204507 | TWO-SHELF INTERCONNECT - Consistent with the present disclosure, a package is provided that includes a housing having a recessed portion to accommodate an integrated circuit or chip. The housing has an inner periphery that defines or delineates the recessed portion. The inner periphery may be stepped and includes first and second surfaces that are spaced vertically from one another and extend in respective parallel planes, for example, to thereby constitute first and second shelves. First bonding pads or contacts (“housing pads”) may be provided on the first surface, which may electrically connect or interconnect with first pads on the integrated circuit (“IC pads”), and second housing pads may be provided on the second surface, which can electrically connect or interconnect with second IC pads. Thus, the IC pads connect to corresponding housing pads on the inner periphery of the housing that are above and below one another. Since the housing pads are not provided on the same surface, the number of housing pads on each step or shelf of the periphery can be reduced, and the housing pads can be spaced from one another by a spacing or pitch that is greater than that of the IC pads. Accordingly, the dimensions and spacing of the housing pads may comply with relevant design rules, while providing connection to an increased number of IC pads. | 08-25-2011 |
Jianming Zhang, Cambridge, MA US
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20110288091 | SOLUBLE MTOR COMPLEXES AND MODULATORS THEREOF - The present invention relates to small molecule modulators of mTORC1 and mTORC2, syntheses thereof, and intermediates thereto. Such small molecule modulators are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases (e.g., benign neoplasms, cancers, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, diabetic retinopathy) and metabolic diseases. Novel small molecules are provided that inhibit one or more of mTORC1, mTORC2, and PI3K-related proteins. Novel methods of providing soluble mTORC1 and mTORC2 complexes are discussed, as well as methods of using the soluble complexes in a high-throughput manner to screen for inhibitory compounds. | 11-24-2011 |
20110312908 | SMALL MOLECULE MYRISTATE INHIBITORS OF BCR-ABL AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides novel heteroaryl compounds that are linked to an aryl group via an amine linker. Such compounds are useful for the treatment of cancers. | 12-22-2011 |
20120088766 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - The present application relates to therapeutic organic compounds, compositions comprising an effective amount of a therapeutic organic compound; and methods for treating and preventing disease comprising administering and effective amount of a therapeutic organic compound to a subject in need thereof. | 04-12-2012 |
20130072485 | SOLUBLE MTOR COMPLEXES AND MODULATORS THEREOF - The present invention relates to small molecule modulators of mTORC1 and mTORC2, syntheses thereof, and intermediates thereto. Such small molecule modulators are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases (e.g., benign neoplasms, cancers, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, diabetic retinopathy) and metabolic diseases. Novel small molecules are provided that inhibit one or more of mTORC1, mTORC2, and PI3K-related proteins. Novel methods of providing soluble mTORC1 and mTORC2 complexes are discussed, as well as methods of using the soluble complexes in a high-throughput manner to screen for inhibitory compounds. | 03-21-2013 |
Jianping Zhang, El Monte, CA US
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20110254031 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES WITH VERTICAL LIGHT-EXTRACTION MECHANISM - A light-emitting device comprises a lattice structure to minimize the horizontal waveguide effect by reducing light traveling distance in the light-absorption medium of the light-emitting devices, and to enhance light extraction from the light-emitting layer. The lattice structure includes sidewalls and/or rods embedded in the light-absorption medium and dividing the light-absorption medium into a plurality of area units. The area units are completely isolated or partially separated from each other by the sidewalls. Also provided is a method of fabricating a light-emitting device that comprises a lattice structure, which lattice structure includes sidewalls and/or rods embedded in the light-absorption medium and dividing the light-absorption medium into a plurality of area units. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256651 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES WITH VERTICAL LIGHT-EXTRACTION MECHANISM - A light-emitting device comprises a lattice structure to minimize the horizontal waveguide effect by reducing light traveling distance in the light-absorption medium of the light-emitting devices, and to enhance light extraction from the light-emitting layer. The lattice structure includes sidewalls and/or rods embedded in the light-absorption medium and dividing the light-absorption medium into a plurality of area units. The area units are completely isolated or partially separated from each other by the sidewalls. Also provided is a method of fabricating a light-emitting device that comprises a lattice structure, which lattice structure includes sidewalls and/or rods embedded in the light-absorption medium and dividing the light-absorption medium into a plurality of area units. | 10-20-2011 |
20110315952 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED ACTIVE-REGION - A light-emitting device comprises an active-region sandwiched between an n-type layer and a p-type layer, that allows lateral carrier injection into the active-region so as to reduce heat generation in the active-region and to minimize additional forward voltage increase associated with bandgap discontinuity. In some embodiments, the active-region is a vertically displaced multiple-quantum-well (MQW) active-region. A method for fabricating the same is also provided. | 12-29-2011 |
20120025230 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A three-dimensional LED structure with vertically displaced active-region includes at least two groups of vertically displaced surfaces on a non-planar substrate. The first group of surfaces are separated from the second group of surfaces by a vertical distance in the growth direction of the LED structure. The first group of surfaces are connected to the second group of surfaces by sidewalls, respectively. The sidewalls can be inclined or vertical and have a sufficient height so that a layer such as an n-type layer, an active-region, or a p-type layer in a first LED structure deposited on the first group of surfaces and a corresponding layer such as an n-type layer, an active-region, or a p-type layer in a second LED structure deposited on the second group of surfaces are separated by the sidewalls. The two groups of surfaces may be vertically displaced from each other in certain areas of an LED chip, while merge into an integral surface in other areas. A method for fabricating the three-dimensional LED structure is also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
20120043568 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES WITH SUBSTRATE COATED WITH OPTICALLY DENSER MATERIAL - A light-emitting device includes a transparent substrate with a light emitting structure formed on one side of the substrate and a transparent layer formed on the opposing side of the substrate. The refractive index of the transparent layer is greater than the refractive index of the substrate. A light-emitting device includes a package cup having a reflective sidewall and a light emission surface and a light emitting diode (LED) embedded in the package cup. The LED comprises a transparent substrate and a transparent layer formed on the substrate. The reflective sidewall has a first portion in a central area of the package cup and a second portion in a peripheral area of the package cup, the first portion reflects light emitted from the transparent layer to the second portion and, then, the second portion further reflects the light received from the first portion to the light emission surface of the package cup. | 02-23-2012 |
20120205616 | DEFECT-CONTROLLING STRUCTURE FOR EPITAXIAL GROWTH, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE CONTAINING DEFECT-CONTROLLING STRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method for reducing dislocations or other defects in a light emitting device, such as light emitting diode (LED), by in-situ introducing nanoparticles into at least one of a defect-controlling layer, an n-type layer, a p-type layer, and a quantum well of the light emitting device. A light emitting device is provided, and nanoparticles are dispensed in-situ in at least one of a defect-controlling layer, an n-type layer, a p-type layer, and a quantum well of the light emitting device. | 08-16-2012 |
20120267655 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE WITH LOW FORWARD VOLTAGE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A light emitting device with reduced forward voltage V | 10-25-2012 |
20120267658 | LARGE-AREA LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A III-nitride light emitting device having a substrate with a conductive grid made of conductive lines formed thereon. An active-region is sandwiched between an n-type layer and a p-type layer forming an LED structure, and the conductive grid is in ohmic contact with the n-type layer. Also provided is a method for fabricating the same. | 10-25-2012 |
20130048939 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE HAVING GROUP III-NITRIDE CURRENT SPREADING LAYER DOPED WITH TRANSITION METAL OR COMPRISING TRANSITION METAL NITRIDE - A light-emitting device, such as a light-emitting diode (LED), has a group III-nitride current spreading layer which is either doped with transition metal, or comprises alternating transition metal nitride layer and group III-nitride layer. Also provided is a light-emitting device, such as a light-emitting diode (LED), having a quantum well doped with transition metal. Also provided is a method of forming transition-metal containing AlInGaN electrical conductive material. | 02-28-2013 |
20130119414 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES WITH VERTICAL LIGHT-EXTRACTION MECHANISM - A light-emitting device comprises a lattice structure to minimize the horizontal waveguide effect by reducing light traveling distance in the light-absorption medium of the light-emitting devices, and to enhance light extraction from the light-emitting layer. The lattice structure includes sidewalls and/or rods embedded in the light-absorption medium and dividing the light-absorption medium into a plurality of area units. The area units are completely isolated or partially separated from each other by the sidewalls. Also provided is a method of fabricating a light-emitting device that comprises a lattice structure, which lattice structure includes sidewalls and/or rods embedded in the light-absorption medium and dividing the light-absorption medium into a plurality of area units. | 05-16-2013 |
20130187124 | LIGHTING-EMITTING DEVICE WITH NANOSTRUCTURED LAYER AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A light emitting device has a nanostructured layer with nanovoids. The nanostructured layer can be provided below and adjacent to active region or on a substrate or a template below an n-type layer for the active region, so as to reduce strain between epitaxial layers in the light emitting device. A method of manufacturing the same is provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130217166 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED ACTIVE-REGION - A light-emitting device comprises an active-region sandwiched between an n-type layer and a p-type layer, that allows lateral carrier injection into the active-region so as to reduce heat generation in the active-region and to minimize additional forward voltage increase associated with bandgap discontinuity. In some embodiments, the active-region is a vertically displaced multiple-quantum-well (MQW) active-region. A method for fabricating the same is also provided. | 08-22-2013 |
20140191187 | SUBMICRO-FACET LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A light emitting device comprises an n-type layer, a p-type layer, and an active region sandwiched between the n-type layer and the p-type layer, wherein the active-region has a wavy structure with nano or micro fluctuations in its thickness direction. The n-type layer comprises crystal facets on its upper surface, and the active-region is conformally formed on the upper surface of the n-type layer and substantially follows the shape of the crystal facets so as to form the wavy structure. A method for fabricating the same is also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
20140203287 | NITRIDE LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE WITH CURRENT-BLOCKING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A nitride light emitting device comprises a current blocking Schottky junction zone formed below the p-electrode and above the active region so that current injection from the p-electrode to the area of the active region that is vertically shaded by the p-electrode is blocked by the Schottky junction zone. A method for fabricating the same is also provided. | 07-24-2014 |
20140213005 | DEFECT-CONTROLLING STRUCTURE FOR EPITAXIAL GROWTH, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE CONTAINING DEFECT-CONTROLLING STRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method for reducing dislocations or other defects in a light emitting device, such as light emitting diode (LED), by in-situ introducing nanoparticles into at least one of a defect-controlling layer, an n-type layer, a p-type layer, and a quantum well of the light emitting device. A light emitting device is provided, and nanoparticles are dispensed in-situ in at least one of a defect-controlling layer, an n-type layer, a p-type layer, and a quantum well of the light emitting device. | 07-31-2014 |
Jianping Zhang, Newton, MA US
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20110148109 | LAYING HEAD PIPE CLAMP - A clamp assembly is disclosed for detachably retaining a curved laying pipe along the correspondingly curved edge of an auger support plate in a rolling mill laying head. The clamp assembly comprises a boss fixed to and projecting from the curved edge of the support plate. The boss has a first opening extending therethrough and an exterior support surface. A generally U-shaped clamp has a bridging web joining mutually spaced cheeks with second openings extending therethrough. The cheeks are configured and arranged to straddle the boss with their second openings in alignment with the first opening in the boss, and with the bridging web coacting with the exterior support surface of the boss to confine a segment of the laying pipe therebetween. A pin extends in an inserted position through the aligned first and second openings in the boss and the cheeks. | 06-23-2011 |
20130074567 | ROTATING ENTRY SYSTEM WITH FRONT END OR FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SYSTEM - A rolling mill rotating entry system (RES) with at least one front end-driven drum that indexes alignment of the RES guide path and drum with the bar stock transfer guide path. The front end drive system is offset from the bar stock transfer path, so that the bar stock has sufficient clearance to enter the guide path. The front end drive system facilitates desired indexed alignment of the RES guide path and the bar stock transfer path without the need for front end braking or damping systems that are customarily used with rear driven drums in known RES systems. Other RES embodiments include a rear drive system that drives the drum in tandem with the front drive system. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074570 | CLAMP MECHANISM FOR HOT ROLLING MILLS SPLIT GUIDES, INCLUDING WATER BOXES AND EQUALIZATION TROUGHS - Rolling mill split box guides, including water cooling nozzle and equalization trough assemblies are retained by a clamping mechanism that includes a header support structure having opposed front and back sides, for support of the split box there between. A clamp arm has a first end pivotally coupled to one of the header sides and a pivotal range of motion across the header and split box to the other side thereof. A threaded screw or other biasing actuator is coupled to the other of the header sides, selectively engageable with the clamp arm, for exerting biasing force on the split box. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081437 | MANUFACTURING LAYING HEAD PIPE PATH BELOW TRANSFORMATION TEMPERATURE - A rolling mill coil-forming laying head system elongated hollow pathway Or pipe structure defining an inner surface for transport of elongated materials is formed by the process of bending the pathway structure at near constant temperature, such as at near ambient temperature, preferably without application of external heat. In some embodiments, the method utilizes an automated bending machine, preferably under computer numerical control (CNC) that executes stored bending constructions to conform the pathway structure to a desired profile. The bending instructions may be modified so that the actual bending profile conforms to a desired profile. In this manner subsequent path structures may be formed, that have uniform physical properties. | 04-04-2013 |
20140070039 | ROLLING MILL COIL-FORMING LAYING HEAD WITH UNISTRUCTURAL PATH AND DEFLECTOR GUIDE TROUGH SUPPORT - A rolling mill coil-forming laying head apparatus includes a driven rotating quill that discharges elongated material into an elongated path hollow structure, such as a laying head pipe and a downstream deflector guide trough. The path and deflector guide trough structures are supported by a unistructural permanently-formed housing having integral elongated hollow pathway structure, deflector guide trough, and quill mounting support extensions formed therein. | 03-13-2014 |
Jianxing Zhang, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100317616 | ALKYLATED SEMI-SYNTHETIC GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN ETHERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders. | 12-16-2010 |
20100330143 | MODIFIED MACROMOLECULES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein are composites produced by reacting a first thiolated macromolecule with at least one compound having at least one thiol-reactive electrophilic functional group. The methods described herein permit the cross-linking of a variety of different thiolated macromolecules with one another. The composites described herein have a variety of biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, which are also described herein. | 12-30-2010 |
20110280914 | HYDROGELS CROSSLINKED WITH GOLD NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein are composites useful in tissue and organ engineering. In one aspect, the composite comprises the reaction product between a macromolecule comprising at least one thiol group and a gold nanoparticle. The thiolated macro-molecule crosslinks with the gold nanoparticle to produce a composite that is useful in anchoring cells. The composites can be used to form multi-layer 3-D structures, where the cells in each layer can aggregate and fuse with one another to form tissues and organs. | 11-17-2011 |
20120058161 | ALKYLATED SEMI SYNTHETIC GLYCOSAMINOGLYCOSAN ETHERS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein are alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated and alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including use for ocular or ophthalmic treatment. | 03-08-2012 |
20130172985 | CROSSLINKED HYDROGELS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein are modified gelatins or the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters thereof comprising at least one actinically crosslinkable group covalently bonded to gelatin. The modified gelatins are useful in producing composites that ultimately can be used to produce three-dimensional engineered biological constructs. The composites are the polymerization product between the modified gelatin and at least one actinically crosslinkable macromolecule. Methods for making the modified gelatins are also described herein. | 07-04-2013 |
Jiaxing Zhang, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110082104 | ALKYLATED SEMI SYNTHETIC GLYCOSAMINOGLYCOSAN ETHERS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders. | 04-07-2011 |
Jifeng Zhang, Houston, TX US
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20110247807 | ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW HEATING OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS WITH TAPERED COPPER THICKNESS - A first conductor is positioned in the substantially horizontal or inclined portion of a first wellbore. The first conductor includes electrically conductive material. A portion of the first conductor positioned in the first wellbore includes copper coupled to the electrically conductive material. The copper tapers from a larger thickness at a first end of the portion to a smaller thickness at a second end of the portion. A power supply coupled to the first conductor electrically excites the electrically conductive materials of the first conductor such that current flows between the electrically conductive materials in the first conductor, through at least a portion of the formation, to a second conductor located in the hydrocarbon containing layer in the formation, and the current resistively heats at least a portion of the formation between the two conductors. | 10-13-2011 |
Jincheng Zhang, Brighton, MA US
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20110240889 | In-Vacuum Beam Defining Aperture Cleaning for Particle Reduction - A method is provided for reducing particle contamination in an ion implantation system, wherein an ion implantation system having source, mass analyzer, resolving aperture, decel suppression plate, and end station is provided. An ion beam is formed via the ion source, and a workpiece is transferred between an external environment and the end station for ion implantation thereto. A decel suppression voltage applied to the decel suppression plate is modulated concurrent with the workpiece transfer, therein causing the ion beam to expand and contract, wherein one or more surfaces of the resolving aperture and/or one or more components downstream of the resolving aperture are impacted by the ion beam, therein mitigating subsequent contamination of workpieces from previously deposited material residing on the one or more surfaces. The contamination can be mitigated by removing the previously deposited material or strongly adhering the previously deposited material to the one or more surfaces. | 10-06-2011 |
Jingjun Zhang, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20110221159 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION - Truck assemblies, systems and methods are provided for transferring weight supported by various wheels, and axles. The vehicle suspension method includes operating the suspension in a first mode with a first effective suspension spring rate; and operating the suspension in a second mode with a second, different, effective suspension spring rate. | 09-15-2011 |
Jingqing Zhang, Cambridge, MA US
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20110257033 | POLYMER-NANOSTRUCTURE COMPOSITION FOR SELECTIVE MOLECULAR RECOGNITION - A composition can include a complex, where the complex includes a photoluminescent nanostructure and a polymer free from selective binding to an analyte, the polymer adsorbed on the photoluminescent nanostructure, and a selective binding site associated with the complex. | 10-20-2011 |
20110269243 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO OPTICAL NANOSENSORS COMPRISING PHOTOLUMINESCENT NANOSTRUCTURES - Systems and methods related to optical nanosensors comprising photoluminescent nanostructures are generally described. | 11-03-2011 |
Jingsong Zhang, Wylie, TX US
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20110289318 | System and Method for Online Digital Signature and Verification - A method to sign online documents may include the steps of loading a signing component from a remote server, automatically launching signing component at user local machine(PC, PDA or smart phone . . .), displaying signing component user interface in web page , entering a password and loading/applying a first key file in cooperation with the signing component, verifying the password and verifying first key, applying the first key to a document digest to generate a digital signature based on the document digest and first key. | 11-24-2011 |
Jingxin Zhang, Walpole, MA US
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20110318366 | BIOLOGIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against TRAIL cell surface receptor 2 (herein also “DR5”), as well as to compounds or constructs thereof, and in particular proteins and polypeptides and nucleotides that encode them (referred to herein in their entirety as “NB agents”) and fragments thereof, and pharmaceutically effective variants thereof, and their use in the diagnosis and treatment of DR5 associated diseases and disorders. | 12-29-2011 |
Jingxin Zhang, Pittsford, NY US
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20110195324 | METHODS AND PROCESSES TO RECOVER VOLTAGE LOSS OF PEM FUEL CELL STACK - A system and method for recovering cell voltage loss in a PEM fuel cell stack that include operating the stack at conditions that provide excess water that flushes away contaminants deposited on the cell electrodes. Two techniques are described that both operate the stack at a relatively low temperature and a cathode inlet RH above saturation. The first technique also includes providing hydrogen to the anode side of the stack and air to the cathode side of the stack, and operating the stack at a relatively low cell voltage. The second technique also includes flowing hydrogen to the anode side of the stack and nitrogen to the cathode side of the stack, using an external power source to provide a stack current density, and providing an anode humidity level that is significantly higher than the cathode humidity level. | 08-11-2011 |
20130260267 | Membrane Electrode Assemblies And Fuel-Cell Systems With Surface-Modified Electrocatalysts And Methods For Electrocatalyst Surface Modification - Fuel-cell assemblies containing a membrane electrode assembly, methods for preparing the membrane electrode assembly, and methods for functionalizing catalytic surfaces of catalyst particles in the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell assembly have been described. The fuel-cell assemblies and their membrane electrode assemblies contain cathode catalyst materials having catalytic surfaces that are functionalized with cyano groups to improve catalyst activity. The cathode catalyst materials may include a catalytic metal such as platinum or a platinum alloy. The cyano groups may be derived from a cyanide source that is electro-oxidized onto the catalytic surfaces. Nonlimiting examples of cyanide sources include amino acids such as glycine, alanine, and serine. The cyano groups may improve catalyst activity toward the oxygen-reduction reaction in a hydrogen fuel cell by blocking catalyst surface adsorption of contaminant species such as sulfates or sulfonates while allowing access of oxygen molecules to the catalyst surface. | 10-03-2013 |
Jinwen Zhang, Pullman, WA US
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20110172440 | ROSIN DERIVED EPOXIDES AND CURING AGENTS - An epoxide agent for an epoxy resin system, the epoxide agent comprising at least one non-acid functional rosin moiety and at least one epoxide moiety. Another embodiment is a curing agent for an epoxy resin system comprising at least one non-acid functional rosin moiety and at least one moiety that is reactive with an epoxy. | 07-14-2011 |
20140275597 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENES - Methods for producing functionalized graphene from graphite oxide or graphite are disclosed in which ionic liquids are used as a reaction medium to promote chemical functionalization of the graphene through electrochemically interacted exfoliation of graphene sheets. | 09-18-2014 |
Jiucai Zhang, Omaha, NE US
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20110208453 | CIRCUIT-BASED METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY CAPACITY - A method for providing state of charge (SOC) estimations is disclosed. The method may comprise: receiving a battery having a nominated capacity; measuring an initial SOC of the battery; discharging the battery and measuring a sequence of time-based discharge characteristics; measuring a total operating time and a total consumed capacity; providing a set of relationship equations derived from a circuit-based battery model having a variable capacitor; utilizing a computing module to perform data fitting of the set of relationship equations based on: the initial SOC, the nominated capacity, the total operating time, the total consumed capacity, and the sequence of discharge characteristics, the computing module being configured for determining values for a plurality of parameters of the set of relationship equations through said data fitting; and obtaining a remaining capacity estimation equation based on the set of relationship equations after the values for the plurality of parameters are determined. | 08-25-2011 |
Liang-Jie Zhang, Cortland Manor, NY US
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20110219354 | Method and Apparatus for Service-Oriented Architecture Process Decomposition and Service Modeling - Techniques are provided for service-oriented (SOA) process decomposition and service modeling. In one aspect of the invention, the techniques include identifying meta-data entities, attributes of the meta-data entities and relationships between stereotypes of the meta-data model, managing the meta-data model for creating, modifying and removing modeling artifacts, and creating modeling templates from the meta-data model to facilitate addressing at least one need of industry-specific applications. In another aspect the invention, the techniques include packaging the method for SOA process decomposition and service modeling, facilitating lifecycle management of modeling assets, and facilitating maintenance of the modeling assets. | 09-08-2011 |
20120304069 | Method and Apparatus for Representing and Configuring Flexible and Extensible Presentation Patterns - Techniques are provided for representing and configuring flexible and extensible presentation patterns based on fine-grained architectural building blocks (ABBs). The techniques include defining ABBs, modeling the ABBs in a uniform manner, and creating at least one template using the ABBs, wherein the at least one template includes at least one of pre-configured static characteristics and user-specified service characteristics. In an embodiment of the invention, an exemplary method for designing and managing fine-grained ABBs can include identifying ABBs to compose an architecture for facilitating presentation and interaction between consumers and other elements in a solution, analyzing the ABBs to monitor computing resources used by individual ABBs, selecting a number of running instances of the ABBs based on (i) requests of a pertinent entity and (ii) available resources, and managing life-cycles of ABBs. | 11-29-2012 |
Liang-Jie Zhang, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20110167014 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ADAPTIVE CATEGORIZATION TECHNIQUE AND SOLUTION FOR SERVICES SELECTION BASED ON PATTERN RECOGNITION - A system and method for selecting services using adaptive categorization based on pattern recognition, in one aspect, group services registered in a plurality of service registries into a plurality of categories. A plurality of features associated with each category of services is defined and the services in each category are graded based on the defined features. A pattern recognition algorithm is used to cluster the services in each category based on the grades of the features. One or more selection criteria for services are further defined and the services are graded based on said selection criteria. A threshold value for each of the selection criteria is established, and one or more services that meet the threshold value are exposed. | 07-07-2011 |
Lixin Lilly Zhang, Downingtown, PA US
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20110146671 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF DELIVERING THE SAME - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a chemical compound or a herb extract or the combination having at least one of the activities of antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, anti-cancer, promoting membrane healing or immunomodulating, for the treatment and prevention of a disease of a mammal. The present invention also provides a system for delivering the composition to the hard-to-reach sinuses of a mammal to reduce the load of the pathogen, to reduce the amount of inflammatory mediators, to heal pathological changes, and collectively to treat a disease of a mammal, such as allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. The invented method of treating a human disease reduces infectious and inflammatory agents without causing antibiotic resistance or adverse event. The present invention additionally provides a kit for collecting the nasal wash specimen to analyze how much drug is administered into sinonasal cavities or to determine the load of microbes in rhino-sinuses. | 06-23-2011 |
Lurong Zhang, Rochester, NY US
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20110183326 | FREE CIRCULATING DNA BIO-MARKERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - This invention relates generally to methods for detecting cell damage as a consequence of pathophysiological or traumatic insults such as in a nuclear accident, bioterror attack, tumorigenesis, infections or in individuals with cardiovascular disease. | 07-28-2011 |
Mao Zhang, Fontana, CA US
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20110296756 | Mini Space Farm-A Food Regenerative System in the Long-Term Space Mission - In the long-term space human living environment, the biological wastes from human, animals, and plants can be fully digested and recycled by rearing six kinds of recycling animals which will be nourishing feed stuff for feeding edible animals. These edible animals and their eggs combined with space plants will be various food for human. Water and nutrition left in the residues after rearing these recycling animals can be recycled and used to fertilize plants. All the animals and plants can be solidly reared in same cabin on the shelf with high densities in boxes, cages, trays and tanks which are all in minimum volume and weight. It is the basis for realizing mini space farm which provides a self-sufficient food regenerative system that enable humans to live and work in space independent of food supply from earth. | 12-08-2011 |
Meng Zhang, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20110138645 | DIGITAL DIAMETER GAUGE WITH ROTARY MOTION SENSOR AND METHOD FOR USE - A multiple function electronic digital measuring gauge with the following features: two measuring arms (Arm | 06-16-2011 |
Mingming Zhang, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20110000782 | ALUMINUM RECOVERY PROCESS - Disclosed are processes and electrolytic cells that can be used to extract and thereby recover aluminum from aluminum-containing waste, including an aluminum dross that is suitable for disposal in a land-fill. The disclosed processes and cells use ionic liquids as an electrolyte. | 01-06-2011 |
Nengyi Zhang, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20110053777 | Resistance to Acetolactate Synthase-Inhibiting Herbicides - Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that may be used to impart herbicide resistance to green plants. The sources of novel herbicide resistance were originally isolated in mutant | 03-03-2011 |
Ningyan Zhang, Ambler, PA US
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20110286916 | GENERATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTI-NOTCH ANTIBODIES FOR THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC USE - The present invention relates to mammalian antibodies, preferably fully human monoclonal antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to a cell surface receptor, wherein the receptor protein is a Notch1 receptor protein. Some of the disclosed antibodies bind Notch1 to the exclusion of other members of the Notch receptor family, while other antibodies bind Notch 1 and Notch3. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the Notch antibodies as well as methods of use thereof are also disclosed. Also included are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions thereof for treatment and diagnosis of pathological hyperproliferative oncogenic disorders associated with expression of Notch1 or Notch3 including aberrant activation of each of these receptors. | 11-24-2011 |
20130115227 | ANTI-ADDL MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are antibodies that bind amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands, also known as ADDLs. The antibodies are selective for ADDLs, can penetrate the brain, and are useful in methods of detecting ADDLs and diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The antibodies also block binding of ADDLs to neurons, assembly of ADDLS, and tau phosphorylation and are there useful in methods for the preventing and treating diseases associated with ADDLs. | 05-09-2013 |
20150023952 | ANTI-ADDL MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies that bind amyloid β-derived diffusible ligands, also known as ADDLs. The antibodies of the invention are selective for ADDLs, can penetrate the brain, and are useful in methods of detecting ADDLs and diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The present antibodies also block binding of ADDLs to neurons, assembly of ADDLS, and tau phosphorylation and are there useful in methods for the preventing and treating diseases associated with ADDLs. | 01-22-2015 |
Qiang Q. Zhang US
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20110060983 | PRODUCING A VISUAL SUMMARIZATION OF TEXT DOCUMENTS - A method and system of producing a visual text summarization. According to the method, a plurality of topics may be extracted from a collection of text documents, where each of the topics comprises a distribution of topic keywords. An importance ranking for each of the topics may be determined, and an importance ranking for each of the topic keywords of a topic may also be determined. A graph may be displayed having a plurality of stacked layers representing a group of topics selected from the plurality of topics based on the importance ranking of the topics. A keyword cloud within each layer of the graph may also be displayed, where the one keyword cloud is a group of topic keywords selected from the extracted topic keywords based on the importance ranking of the extracted topic keywords. | 03-10-2011 |
Ruiming Zhang, Cheyenne, WY US
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20110123902 | Permselective Membrane-Free Direct Fuel Cell and Components Thereof - There is disclosed a direct fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode immersed in an electrolyte in the presence of a reductant and oxidant. Specifically, the fuel cell lacks a permselective membrane or other chemical barrier between the anode and cathode. Instead, the fuel cell has a mechanical/electrical porous separator that permits the free diffusion of liquid between all elements of the fuel cell. The fuel cell further contains an anode electrode of conductive substrate with catalyst and a cathode comprising a hydrophobic coated material that prevents cathode flooding. As a result, oxidation of the anode fuel and reduction of the cathode fuel occur to a substantial extent only at the anode and cathode, respectively, and is capable for ambient pressure/temperature and passive operation. | 05-26-2011 |
Ruiwen Zhang, Birmingham, AL US
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20100317667 | 1-aryl-or 1-heteroaryl-pyrido[B]indoles and uses thereof - Provided herein are 1-aryl or 1-heteroarylsubstituted phenanthrene diketo acid compounds. These compounds comprise a β-carboline ring structure substituted at C1 with an aryl or heteroaryl moiety and individually substituted at C3-C8 and N9 with a C | 12-16-2010 |
Surong Zhang, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20110158913 | Antisense and pretargeting optical imaging - The present invention relates, in part, to detectably labeled oligomer duplexes and their use in optical imaging, including, in vivo optical imaging. The invention includes methods of optical imaging including in vivo pretargeting methods and in vivo antisense optical imaging methods. | 06-30-2011 |
Tony Zhang, Hillsborough, CA US
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20110246388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSET PRICING CHART WITH AGGREGATED, RANKED AND FILTERED ARTICLES - A system and a method for rendering a graphical chart of time and pricing data of financial assets marked by indicators corresponding to related articles of information and events, and adapted to communicate with a client, wherein the articles of information and events are ranked and filtered based on a combination of multiple automatic machine ranking and user-assigned ranking algorithms. | 10-06-2011 |
Weiming Zhang, Blue Bell, PA US
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20110197960 | METHOD FOR APPLYING FULL BACK SURFACE FIELD AND SILVER BUSBAR TO SOLAR CELL - A method is provided for applying back contact silver busbars to an aluminum back surface field (BSF) of a solar cell. The method involves providing a solar cell substrate having a front side and a back side; printing a full aluminum backing layer on the back side of the solar cell substrate; drying the printed aluminum backing layer to yield a full aluminum layer; printing and drying a peeling paste on the full aluminum layer in areas where the silver busbars are desired; printing and drying a front contact silver paste on the front side of the solar cell substrate to produce a front grid electrode; co-firing and cooling the front and back sides of the solar cell, wherein during firing the peeling paste wets excess aluminum powder in the aluminum layer, such that during cooling of the solar cell the peeling paste contracts, solidifies, and peels off with the excess aluminum powder to leave a full aluminum BSF having open areas; and printing, drying, and firing a back contact silver paste on the open areas of the BSF to yield silver busbars. | 08-18-2011 |
20130098431 | Electroconductive Paste Composition Containing Metal Nanoparticles - An electroconductive paste composition, particularly for solar cells, contains silver particles, glass frit, an organic vehicle, and a nanoparticle additive. The additive contains electrically conductive metal, metal alloy, and/or metal silicide nanoparticles, such as nickel, chromium, cobalt, titanium, or alloys, silicides, and mixtures thereof. When used to form an electrical contact on a solar cell, such a paste provides for decreased contact resistance between the paste and the substrate and improved efficiency of the solar cell. | 04-25-2013 |
20130269772 | Conductive Thick Film Paste For Solar Cell Contacts - The present invention relates to an inorganic reaction system used in the manufacture of electroconductive pastes. The inorganic reaction system comprises a lead containing matrix forming composition and a tellurium oxide additive. Preferably the lead containing matrix forming composition is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system, and the tellurium oxide additive is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system. The lead containing matrix forming composition may be a glass frit, and may comprise lead oxide. Another aspect of the present invention relates to an electroconductive paste composition that comprises metallic particles, an inorganic reaction system as previously disclosed, and an organic vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention relates to an organic vehicle that comprises one or more of a binder, a surfactant, a solvent, and a thixatropic agent. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a solar cell printed with an electroconductive paste composition as disclosed, as well as an assembled solar cell module. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of producing a solar cell. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269773 | TELLURIUM INORGANIC REACTION SYSTEMS FOR CONDUCTIVE THICK FILM PASTE FOR SOLAR CELL CONTACTS - This disclosure relates to electroconductive paste formulations useful in solar panel technology. In one aspect, the disclosure relates to an inorganic reaction system for use in electroconductive paste compositions, wherein the inorganic reaction system comprises a lead containing matrix composition and a tellurium containing matrix composition. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to an electroconductive paste composition comprising a conductive metal component, an inorganic reaction system and an organic vehicle. Another aspect of the disclosure relates to a solar cell produced by applying an electroconductive paste composition of the invention to a silicon wafer. Yet another aspect relates to a solar cell module assembled using solar cells produced by applying an electroconductive paste composition to a silicon wafer, wherein the electroconductive paste composition comprises an conductive metal component, an inorganic reaction system and an organic vehicle. | 10-17-2013 |
20130270489 | Inorganic Reaction System For Electroconductive Paste Composition - The invention provides an inorganic reaction system for the preparation of electroconductive paste. Particularly, an inorganic reaction system comprises conductive glass. The inorganic reaction system may comprise a silver containing matrix forming composition. The silver containing matrix composition may comprise at least one of silver oxide or silver halide, or both. The invention also provides solar cells manufactured utilizing an electroconductive paste comprising an inorganic reaction system comprising conductive glass, and methods of manufacturing solar cells utilizing an electroconductive paste comprising an inorganic reaction system comprising conductive glass. | 10-17-2013 |
20130319496 | LOW-METAL CONTENT ELECTROCONDUCTIVE PASTE COMPOSITION - An electroconductive paste for use in solar cell technology comprising a first silver particle that is less than one micron in size and having a surface area of greater than 2.4 m | 12-05-2013 |
20140026953 | Electroconductive Paste Compositions and Solar Cell Electrodes and Contacts Made Therefrom - Electroconductive paste compositions, particularly for solar cells, contain electroconductive metal particles, glass particles, and an organic vehicle. The electroconductive metal particles are provided as a mixture of silver powder particles and at least one selected from nickel powder, tin (IV) oxide powder, and core-shell particles having a silver shell and a core of nickel and/or tin (IV) oxide. The pastes may be used in the manufacture of contacts or electrodes for the front side or back side of solar cells. | 01-30-2014 |
20150075597 | ELECTROCONDUCTIVE PASTE WITH ADHENSION PROMOTING GLASS - An electroconductive paste composition for use in forming backside soldering pads on a solar cell including metallic particles, glass frit including Bi | 03-19-2015 |
Wendong Zhang, Erie, PA US
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20110163730 | CURRENT MODE BANG-BANG REGULATOR AMPLIFIER - An improved CMBB regulator includes a current amplifier circuit that allows both load transient performance and noise immunity to be optimized simultaneously. The current amplifier circuit measures a voltage drop across a sense resistor to determine a power driver output current. The current amplifier circuit separates AC and DC current information and applies separate gain factors to the AC and DC current information. AC and DC current information modified by the gain factors is then recombined and used to pass current through an output resistor. A current amplifier output voltage is input to a comparator circuit that provides an output that indicates whether the current amplifier output voltage is above, equal to, or below a desired voltage level. The comparator output is then used to provide feedback control to a power driver circuit. | 07-07-2011 |
20140097696 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING POWER IN A VEHICLE - Various systems and method for distributing electrical power are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a first inverter coupled to an electrical bus, a second inverter coupled to the electrical bus, a filter including a first inductor and a second inductor, and a transfer switch circuit coupled between the first inverter and the second inverter and a load. The transfer switch circuit is configured to transfer power from the first inverter through the first inductor to the load and transfer power from the second inverter through the second inductor to the load in a first mode of operation. The transfer switch circuit is further configured to transfer power from the first inverter through the first inductor and through the second inductor to the load in a second mode of operation. | 04-10-2014 |
Wenle Zhang, Little Rock, AR US
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20100090844 | Telephone interface shut off system - A Gas and Electric Alarm Shut Off System with a Telephone Interface System is an invention that will prevent smoke from growing into a fire and alert the user by telephone. This will save lives, property and alert the user. | 04-15-2010 |
Wenlin Zhang US
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20110244305 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES FOR USE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS - An electrochemical device, such as a battery or power source, provides improved performance under stringent or extreme conditions. Such an electrochemical device for use in high temperature conditions may include at least a cathode, a lithium-based anode, a separator, and an ionic liquid electrolyte. This device also may include a current collector and housing that are electrochemically inert with respect to other components of the device. This electrochemical device may operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to 180, 200, 220, 240, and 260° C. | 10-06-2011 |
Xiaodong Zhang, Flower Mound, TX US
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20110302614 | INTERACTIVE PRODUCT / SERVICE LISTING - A computing device receives selection of television content from a device associated with a user, and collects metadata associated with the selected television content. The computing device also collects information associated with commercials associated with the television content, and determines an interactive product/service listing based on the collected metadata and commercial information. The device further provides the interactive product/service listing to the device for display to the user. | 12-08-2011 |
Xiaoxiao Zhang, Honolulu, HI US
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20110223314 | EFFICIENT MICROENCAPSULATION - A device and method for generating microcapsules employs an inertial-focusing channel for introducing particles dispersed in a prepolymer suspension fluid, a droplet-generating junction for introducing oil evenly onto the flow of particles to create separated droplets of prepolymer suspension fluid encapsulating respective particles in a streamline flow, and a polymerization section for exposing the droplets to UV light or heat to cause polymerization of a polymer coating on separate microcapsules each containing a respective particle. Preferred suspension fluids may be aqueous solution of poly(ethylene-glycol)-diacrylate (PEGDA), or poly(N-isopropyl-acryalmide) (PNIPAAM). The preferred device may employ a curved or linear inertial-focusing microchannel. Functional tags and/or handles may be added to the microcapsules allowing easy detection, measurement and handling of the microcapsules. | 09-15-2011 |
Xia Tian Zhang US
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20110246462 | Method and System for Prompting Changes of Electronic Document Content - A method and system for prompting changes of electronic document content. The method includes the steps of: determining a first relation information from a first document where the first relation information includes: a first named entity, a second named entity, and a first relationship between the first named entity and the second named entity, storing the first relation information in a database, determining a second relation information from a second document, where the second relation information includes: a third named entity, a fourth named entity, and a second relationship between the third named entity and the fourth named entity, retrieving the first relation information from a database, and sending the first relation information to a client, if the first relation information is different from the second relation information, where at least one step is performed using a computer device. | 10-06-2011 |
Xiawei Zhang, West Chester, PA US
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20110147654 | METALLOCARBENE COMPLEX PEROXIDE ACTIVATORS - A bleaching composition comprising a peroxy compound and one or more activator present in an effective amount to activate the peroxy compound, present in an amount effective to accomplish bleaching or cleaning or oxidation. The activator is a metallocarbene of the general structure (XX′C)yMLn′ where M represents a metal center, C represents the carbene carbon bound to the metal center, X and X′ may be the same or different and may furthermore be part of a cyclic structure, Ln′ represents one or more other ligands which may or may not include one or more metal centers, and where y>1. | 06-23-2011 |
20130143786 | ACTIVATED PEROXIDE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed towards cleaning composition and/or formulations of commercial cleaning products containing beneficial metallocarbene activators for peroxygen species. The cleaning compositions and/or formulations include a bleaching component comprising a peroxy compound and one or more activators present in an effective amount to activate the peroxy compound to accomplish bleaching or cleaning or oxidation. The activator is a metallocarbene of the general structure (XX′C)yMLn′ where M represents a metal center, C represents the carbene carbon bound to the metal center, X and X′ may be the same or different and may furthermore be part of a cyclic structure, Ln′ represents one or more other ligands which may or may not include one or more metal centers, and where y greater than equal to I. | 06-06-2013 |
20130190219 | METALLOCARBENE COMPLEX PEROXIDE ACTIVATORS - A bleaching composition comprising a peroxy compound and one or more activator present in an effective amount to activate the peroxy compound, present in an amount effective to accomplish bleaching or cleaning or oxidation. The activator is a metallocarbene of the general structure (XX′C) | 07-25-2013 |
Xinjun Zhang, Brookline, MA US
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20110231942 | TIKI1 AND TIKI2, WNT INHIBITORS - This invention relates to Tiki1 and Tiki2 proteins and nucleic acids, cells expressing the same, and methods for identifying compounds that modulate Tiki1/2 activity for use in the treatment of osteoporosis or cellular proliferative disorders. | 09-22-2011 |
20130101582 | Tiki1 and Tiki2, Wnt Inhibitors - This invention relates to Tiki1 and Tiki2 proteins and nucleic acids, cells expressing the same, and methods for identifying compounds that modulate Tiki1/2 activity for use in the treatment of osteoporosis or cellular proliferative disorders. | 04-25-2013 |
Xugang Zhang US
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20110176763 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSING PROPERTIES OF A WORKPIECE AND EMBEDDING A PHOTONIC SENSOR IN METAL - Systems and methods for sensing properties of a workpiece and embedding a photonic sensor in metal are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, systems for sensing properties of a workpiece include an optical input, a photonic device, an optical detector, and a digital processing device. The optical input provides an optical signal at an output of the optical input. The photonic device is coupled to the workpiece and to the output of the optical input. The photonic device generates an output signal in response to the optical signal, wherein at least one of an intensity of the output signal and a wavelength of the output signal depends on at least one of thermal characteristics and mechanical characteristics of the workpiece. The optical detector receives the output signal from the photonic device and is configured to generate a corresponding electronic signal. The digital processing device is coupled to the optical detector and determines at least one of the thermal characteristics and mechanical the characteristics of the workpiece based on the electronic signal. | 07-21-2011 |
Yanan Zhang, Northridge, CA US
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20110144466 | Catheter-Free Implantable Needle Biosensor - Electrochemical biosensors consisting of two or more needle-shaped electrodes for monitoring of molecules such as glucose in the subcutaneous tissue are provided. The two electrodes are parallel to each other, and are fixed perpendicularly to the planar side of a sensor base which provides skin fixation and electric connection. The needle electrodes are made of rigid conducting materials, capable of inserting into the skin without the need of catheters. One electrode is the sensing electrode and the other, the reference electrode. A compound sensing membrane is attached onto the sensing electrode surface to detect analyzed molecules. | 06-16-2011 |
Yanchen Zhang, San Clemente, CA US
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20110138645 | DIGITAL DIAMETER GAUGE WITH ROTARY MOTION SENSOR AND METHOD FOR USE - A multiple function electronic digital measuring gauge with the following features: two measuring arms (Arm | 06-16-2011 |
20140190024 | DIGITAL MARKING GAUGE - The current marking gauges, mortise gauges and circle marking gauges on the market require use of a ruler to measure distances prior to marking, which is inconvenient and time consuming. Moreover, the accuracy of the marked dimension is inexact due to the low accuracy of using a ruler. Furthermore, parallax error created by transferring the measured distance between the rule and the gauges also needs to be accounted for, which reduces accuracy even further. This present invention helps to improve the accuracy of the measurement and marking of the gauges, increases efficiency, convenience, saves time and is easy to use. The new product is a digital multifunctional marking gauge, that includes a Digital Unit, Main Slider, Beam, Display, Fixed Pin, Adjustable Pin, Adjustment Slider, Fence, Calibration Frame, Calibration bar, Setting Block, Scriber, Set function button of the Digital Unit, Locking Screw, Fixing Screws and related components. | 07-10-2014 |
Yanli Zhang, South Burlington, VT US
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20110291169 | REDUCED CORNER LEAKAGE IN SOI STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A structural alternative to retro doping to reduce transistor leakage is provided by providing a liner in a trench, undercutting a conduction channel region in an active semiconductor layer, etching a side, corner and/or bottom of the conduction channel where the undercut exposes semiconductor material in the active layer and replacing the removed portion of the conduction channel with insulator. This shaping of the conduction channel increases the distance to adjacent circuit elements which, if charged, could otherwise induce a voltage and cause a change in back-channel threshold in regions of the conduction channel and narrows and reduces cross-sectional area of the channel where the conduction in the channel is not well-controlled; both of which effects significantly reduce leakage of the transistor. | 12-01-2011 |
20130134491 | POLYSILICON/METAL CONTACT RESISTANCE IN DEEP TRENCH - A method of forming a trench structure that includes forming a metal containing layer on at least the sidewalls of a trench, and forming an undoped semiconductor fill material within the trench. The undoped semiconductor fill material and the metal containing layer are recessed to a first depth within the trench with a first etch. The undoped semiconductor fill material is then recessed to a second depth within the trench that is greater than a first depth with a second etch. The second etch exposes at least a sidewall portion of the metal containing layer. The trench is filled with a doped semiconductor containing material fill, wherein the doped semiconductor material fill is in direct contact with the at least the sidewall portion of the metal containing layer. | 05-30-2013 |
Yanzhen Zhang, Sudbury, MA US
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20110166112 | METHOD FOR STIMULATING PLATELET PRODUCTION - Provided are methods for increasing platelet response in a subject at risk for bleeding due at least in part to a low platelet count by administering to a subject with a low platelet count an effective amount of 1-(3-chloro-5-{[4-(4-chlorothiophen-2-yl)-5-(4-cyclohexylpiperazin-1-yl)thiazol-2-yl]carbamoyl}pyridine-2-yl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid. | 07-07-2011 |
Yifeng Zhang, Boston, MA US
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20110151483 | Mammalian Sweet and Amino Acid Heterodimeric Taste Receptors Comprising T1R3 and T1R1 - The present invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of sweet or amino acid taste receptors comprising T1R3 and T1R1, two heterologous G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides from the T1R family of sensory G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of sweet and amino acid taste receptors. | 06-23-2011 |
20140024043 | Mammalian Sweet and Amino Acid Heterodimeric Taste Receptors Comprising T1R3 and T1R1 - The present invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of sweet or amino acid taste receptors comprising T1R3 and T1R1, two heterologous G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides from the T1R family of sensory G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of sweet and amino acid taste receptors. | 01-23-2014 |
Yinan Zhang, Cambridge, MA US
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20110309265 | DIAMOND NANOWIRES - In a general aspect, a system includes a plurality of diamond nanowires disposed on the surface of a diamond substrate, at least some of the nanowires including a color center. The system also includes a light source configured to illuminate at least one of the plurality of nanowires with excitation light at a wavelength corresponding to an excitation wavelength of the color center included in the illuminated nanowire; and an optical receiver configured to receive a fluorescence emitted from the color center included in the illuminated nanowire in response to the excitation light. | 12-22-2011 |
20120194901 | EFFICIENT TERAHERTZ SOURCES BASED ON DIFFERENCE-FREQUENCY GENERATION IN TRIPLY-RESONANT PHOTONIC RESONATORS - A system for efficient generation of THz radiation is provided that includes a triply-resonant nonlinear photonic resonator coupled to at least one near-infrared (NIR) or optical waveguide and to at least one THz waveguide. The energy traveling through the at least one near-infrared (NIR) or optical waveguide is converted to THz radiation inside the triply-resonant photonic resonator via a nonlinear difference frequency generation (DFG) process. | 08-02-2012 |
Yingnan Zhang, San Francisco, CA US
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20110262452 | ANTI-HEPSIN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS USING SAME - The invention provides hepsin antibodies, and compositions comprising and methods of using these antibodies. | 10-27-2011 |
Ying-Xin Zhang, Redwood City, CA US
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20110190140 | EVOLUTION OF WHOLE CELLS AND ORGANISMS BY RECURSIVE SEQUENCE RECOMBINATION - The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties. Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites. | 08-04-2011 |
20120252681 | EVOLUTION OF WHOLE CELLS AND ORGANISMS BY RECURSIVE SEQUENCE RECOMBINATION - The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties. Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites. | 10-04-2012 |
Yingying Zhang, Los Alamos, NM US
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20110278040 | ELASTIC CONDUCTOR - Elastic conductors made of ribbons of aligned carbon nanotubes embedded in a matrix of poly(dimethylsiloxane) exhibit a stabilized resistance after several cycles of stretching and releasing. The elastic conductors were prepared by drawing a ribbon of carbon nanotubes from an aligned array of carbon nanotubes and positioning on cured poly(dimethylsiloxane). After providing each end of the ribbon with an electrode, a film of uncured poly(dimethylsiloxane) was cast on the ribbon and electrodes. After curing the film an elastic conductor was produced. The electrical resistance of this elastic conductor became stable after a few cycles of stretching and releasing to strains up to 100%. | 11-17-2011 |
Yinzhi Zhang, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20110197791 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO SEQUESTER FLUE GAS MERCURY IN CONCRETE - Mercury adsorbed from combustion gas by activated carbon can be sequestered in concrete containing air-entraining admixtures. The activated carbon may be made by providing a carbon char made from coconut shell, wood, or lignite that was activated by a method selected from the group consisting of activating with steam, activating with CO | 08-18-2011 |
20130220120 | Reduction of Mercury Emissions From Cement Plants - This invention provides methods for reducing emissions of mercury from a cement plant comprising at least a kiln ( | 08-29-2013 |
20150031531 | Self-Ignition Resistant Thermally-Activated Carbon - Thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon is rendered more thermally stable by exposure to a halogen and/or a halogen-containing compound. Such treated cellulosic-based carbon is suitable for use in mitigating the content of hazardous substances in flue gases, especially flue gases having a temperature within the range of from about 100° C. to about 420° C. | 01-29-2015 |
Yuanbo Zhang US
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20110006837 | Graphene Device, Method of Investigating Graphene, and Method of Operating Graphene Device - The present invention provides for a graphene device comprising: a first gate structure, a second gate structure that is transparent or semi-transparent, and a bilayer graphene coupled to the first and second gate structures, the bilayer graphene situated at least partially between the first and second gate structures. The present invention also provides for a method of investigating semiconductor properties of bilayer graphene and a method of operating the graphene device by producing a bandgap of at least 50 mV within the bilayer graphene by using the graphene device. | 01-13-2011 |
Yuan Yuan Zhang, Edmond, OK US
Yuan Yuan Zhang, San Dimas, CA US
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20110289647 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE LABELS FOR USE IN A COLD TRANSFER METHOD AND PROCESS FOR MAKING - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive label for use in a cold transfer process that can be used for garment identification and labeling. The pressure sensitive label can be applied on textile surface or any other surfaces for which heat transfer is unfavorable or unavailable. The pressure sensitive label can remain on the substrate to which it is attached through repeated washing and drying cycles. | 12-01-2011 |
Yuanzheng Zhang, Elkhorn, NE US
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20110200631 | LAWSONIA INTRACELLULARIS VACCINES - The present invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding novel | 08-18-2011 |
Zhi Zhang US
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20110116861 | BATTERY PACK LOCKING DEVICE - The present application provides a battery pack locking device, comprising a button, a snap element for engaging the battery pack with an electrical appliance, a linkage controlled by the button, a spring provided below the button and a support. The snap element is hinged to the support at one end and the first end of the linkage is disposed below the button. When the button is pressed down, the first end moves down and the second end of the linkage moves upwardly relative to the first end. Also, the snap connecting portion moves downwardly in a curved path without squeezing the snap groove of the electrical appliance, resulting in decreased friction between the parts and a reduced force necessary to press down the button. Accordingly, the battery pack can be easily mounted to and removed from an electrical appliance. | 05-19-2011 |
Ziru Zhang, Anchorage, AK US
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20100185401 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING CORROSION RATES USING MECHANISTIC MODELS - A computer system and method for predicting the aqueous phase CO | 07-22-2010 |
Zishu Zhang, Boise, ID US
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20100055913 | Methods Of Forming A Photoresist-Comprising Pattern On A Substrate - A method of forming a photoresist-comprising pattern on a substrate includes forming a patterned first photoresist having spaced first masking shields in at least one cross section over a substrate. The first masking shields are exposed to a fluorine-containing plasma effective to form a hydrogen and fluorine-containing organic polymer coating about outermost surfaces of the first masking shields. A second photoresist is deposited over and in direct physical touching contact with the hydrogen and fluorine-containing organic polymer coating. The second photoresist which is in direct physical touching contact with the hydrogen and fluorine-containing organic polymer coating is exposed to a pattern of actinic energy and thereafter spaced second masking shields are formed in the one cross section which comprise the second photoresist and correspond to the actinic energy pattern. The first and second masking shields together form at least a part of a photoresist-comprising pattern on the substrate. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20120015486 | Semiconductor Constructions And Methods Of Forming Patterns - Some embodiments include methods of forming patterns. A semiconductor substrate is formed to comprise an electrically insulative material over a set of electrically conductive structures. An interconnect region is defined across the electrically conductive structures, and regions on opposing sides of the interconnect region are defined as secondary regions. A two-dimensional array of features is formed over the electrically insulative material. The two-dimensional array extends across the interconnect region and across the secondary regions. A pattern of the two-dimensional array is transferred through the electrically insulative material of the interconnect region to form contact openings that extend through the electrically insulative material and to the electrically conductive structures, and no portions of the two-dimensional array of the secondary regions is transferred into the electrically insulative material. | 01-19-2012 |
20120038895 | LENS HEATING COMPENSATION IN PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - Photolithographic apparatus and methods are disclosed. One such apparatus includes an optical path configured to provide a first diffraction pattern in a portion of an optical system and to provide a second diffraction pattern to the portion of the optical system after providing the first diffraction pattern. Meanwhile, one such method includes providing a first diffraction pattern onto a portion of an optical system, wherein a semiconductor article is imaged using the first diffraction pattern. A second diffraction pattern is also provided onto the portion of the optical system, but the second diffraction pattern is not used to image the semiconductor article. | 02-16-2012 |
20120115074 | Methods Of Forming Patterned Masks - Some embodiments include methods in which spaced-apart first features are formed from a first material having a reflow temperature. Second material is formed along sidewalls of the first features, and third material is formed over the second material and the first features. The third material may be formed at a temperature above the reflow temperature of the first material, and the second material may support the first features so that the first features do not collapse even though they are exposed to such temperature. In some embodiments the third material has an undulating topography. Fourth material may be formed within the valleys of the undulating topography, and subsequently the first features may be removed together with at least some of the third material to leave a pattern comprising second features formed from the second material and pedestals formed from the fourth material. | 05-10-2012 |
20120177891 | METHODS OF FORMING A PATTERNED, SILICON-ENRICHED DEVELOPABLE ANTIREFLECTIVE MATERIAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES INCLUDING THE SAME - Methods of forming a patterned, silicon-enriched developable antireflective material. One such method comprises forming a silicon-enriched developable antireflective composition. The silicon-enriched developable antireflective composition comprises a silicon-enriched polymer and a crosslinking agent. The silicon-enriched polymer and the crosslinking agent are reacted to form a silicon-enriched developable antireflective material that is insoluble and has at least one acid-sensitive moiety. A positive-tone photosensitive material, such as a positive-tone photoresist, is formed over the silicon-enriched developable antireflective material and regions thereof are exposed to radiation. The exposed regions of the positive-tone photosensitive material and underlying regions of the silicon-enriched developable antireflective material are removed. Additional methods are disclosed, as are semiconductor device structures including a silicon-enriched developable antireflective material. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178026 | IMAGING DEVICES, METHODS OF FORMING SAME, AND METHODS OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES - An imaging device comprising at least one array pattern region and at least one attenuation region. A plurality of imaging features in the at least one array pattern region and a plurality of assist features in the at least one attenuation region are substantially the same size as one another and are formed substantially on pitch. Methods of forming an imaging device and methods of forming a semiconductor device structure are also disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
20120257177 | ILLUMINATION DESIGN FOR LENS HEATING MITIGATION - A method for reducing the effects of lens heating of a lens in an imaging process includes determining heat load locations on the lens according to an illumination source and a reticle design, obtaining a lens response characterization according to the heat load locations, and utilizing the heat load locations and the lens response characterization to generate a lens heating sensitivity map. | 10-11-2012 |
20120314196 | LITHOGRAPHY WAVE-FRONT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Some embodiments include system and methods to obtain information for adjusting variations in features formed on a substrate of a semiconductor device. Such methods can include determining a first pupil in an illumination system used to form a first feature, and determining a second pupil used to form a second feature. The methods can also include determining a pupil portion belonging to only one of the pupils, and generating a modified pupil portion from the pupil portion. Information associated with the modified pupil portion can be obtained for controlling a portion of a projection lens assembly of an illumination system. Other embodiments are described. | 12-13-2012 |
20130004889 | Methods of Forming Patterned Masks - Some embodiments include methods in which spaced-apart first features are formed from a first material having a reflow temperature. Second material is formed along sidewalls of the first features, and third material is formed over the second material and the first features. The third material may be formed at a temperature above the reflow temperature of the first material, and the second material may support the first features so that the first features do not collapse even though they are exposed to such temperature. In some embodiments the third material has an undulating topography. Fourth material may be formed within the valleys of the undulating topography, and subsequently the first features may be removed together with at least some of the third material to leave a pattern comprising second features formed from the second material and pedestals formed from the fourth material. | 01-03-2013 |
20130040245 | Methods Of Processing Substrates - A method of processing a substrate includes forming first photoresist on a substrate. A portion of the first photoresist is selectively exposed to actinic energy and then the first photoresist is negative tone developed to remove an unexposed portion of the first photoresist. Second photoresist is formed on the substrate over the developed first photoresist. A portion of the second photoresist is selectively exposed to actinic energy and then the second photoresist is negative tone developed to remove an unexposed portion of the second photoresist and form a pattern on the substrate which comprises the developed first photoresist and the developed second photoresist. Other implementations are disclosed. | 02-14-2013 |
20130252142 | IMAGING DEVICES, METHODS OF FORMING SAME, AND METHODS OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES - An imaging device comprising a first region and a second region. Imaging features in the first region and assist features in the second region are substantially the same size as one another and are formed substantially on pitch. Methods of forming an imaging device and methods of forming a semiconductor device structure are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130302981 | Semiconductor Constructions And Methods Of Forming Patterns - Some embodiments include methods of forming patterns. A semiconductor substrate is formed to comprise an electrically insulative material over a set of electrically conductive structures. An interconnect region is defined across the electrically conductive structures, and regions on opposing sides of the interconnect region are defined as secondary regions. A two-dimensional array of features is formed over the electrically insulative material. The two-dimensional array extends across the interconnect region and across the secondary regions. A pattern of the two-dimensional array is transferred through the electrically insulative material of the interconnect region to form contact openings that extend through the electrically insulative material and to the electrically conductive structures, and no portions of the two-dimensional array of the secondary regions is transferred into the electrically insulative material. | 11-14-2013 |
20130323628 | RETICLE WITH COMPOSITE POLARIZER AND METHOD OF SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMIZATION OF IMAGING OF A SET OF DIFFERENT PATTERNS - A reticle with a composite polarizer includes: a transparent substrate; a patterned layer disposed on said transparent substrate; and a polarizing filter disposed on said transparent substrate, wherein said transparent substrate is substantially transparent with respect to illumination light, said patterned layer is partially opaque with respect to said illumination light, and said polarizing filter is capable of selectively polarizing said illumination light. | 12-05-2013 |
20140247476 | LITHOGRAPHY WAVE-FRONT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Some embodiments include system and methods to obtain information for adjusting variations in features formed on a substrate of a semiconductor device. Such methods can include determining a first pupil in an illumination system used to form a first feature, and determining a second pupil used to form a second feature. The methods can also include determining a pupil portion belonging to only one of the pupils, and generating a modified pupil portion from the pupil portion. Information associated with the modified pupil portion can be obtained for controlling a portion of a projection lens assembly of an illumination system. Other embodiments are described. | 09-04-2014 |
Zongqin Zhang, Wakefield, RI US
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