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Alexander Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20130131576 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH SHUNT SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter assembly for inserting in a fluid filled space in a body includes a main body having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is positionable within the fluid filled space and the second end portion is adapted to extend outward from the fluid filled space when the first end portion is positioned within the fluid filled space. The catheter assembly also includes a catheter tip that is connected to the second end portion. The catheter tip includes a housing having a cavity defined therein. The catheter tip also includes a rotating element positioned within the cavity. The rotating element is configured to rotate within the cavity to facilitate movement of the first end portion of the main body within the fluid filled space. | 05-23-2013 |
Chen-Hsyong Yang, Brentwood, MO US
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20120100051 | RECOVERY OF PHOSPHORUS VALUES AND SALT IMPURITIES FROM AQUEOUS WASTE STREAMS - The present invention generally relates to processes for recovery of phosphorus values and salt impurities from aqueous waste streams. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for recovery of phosphorus values and salt impurities from aqueous waste streams generated in the manufacture of phospho-herbicides, including N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine and glufosinate. | 04-26-2012 |
20140234196 | RECOVERY OF PHOSPHORUS VALUES AND SALT IMPURITIES FROM AQUEOUS WASTE STREAMS - The present invention generally relates to processes for recovery of phosphorus values and salt impurities from aqueous waste streams. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for recovery of phosphorus values and salt impurities from aqueous waste streams generated in the manufacture of phospho-herbicides, including N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine and glufosinate. | 08-21-2014 |
Dennis Yang, Creve Coeur, MO US
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20100064392 | NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES AND CORRESPONDING POLYPEPTIDES CONFERRING IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL AND/OR ORNAMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS TO PLANTS BY MODULATING ABSCISSION - Methods and materials for modulating abscission and/or inflorescence development time levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding abscission and/or inflorescence development time-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having modulated abscission and/or inflorescence development time levels and plant products produced from plants having such levels. | 03-11-2010 |
Dennis Yang, Ballwin, MO US
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20110023193 | DROUGHT AND HEAT TOLERANCE IN PLANTS - Methods and materials for modulating heat and/or drought tolerance in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding heat and/or drought-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased heat and/or drought tolerance and plant products produced from plants having increased heat and/or drought tolerance. | 01-27-2011 |
20130174298 | DROUGHT AND HEAT TOLERANCE IN PLANTS - Methods and materials for modulating heat and/or drought tolerance in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding heat and/or drought-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased heat and/or drought tolerance and plant products produced from plants having increased heat and/or drought tolerance. | 07-04-2013 |
Dennis Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20140310833 | Molecular Markers Associated with Stem Canker Resistance in Soybean - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the identification and selection of loci modulating phenotypic expression of a stem canker resistance trait in plant breeding. In addition, methods are provided for screening germplasm entries for the performance and expression of this trait. | 10-16-2014 |
20150106975 | Molecular Markers Associated with Aphid Resistance in Soybean - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the identification and selection of loci modulating phenotypic expression of an aphid resistance trait in plant breeding. In addition, methods are provided for screening germplasm entries for the performance and expression of this trait. | 04-16-2015 |
Edmund Y. Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20120184808 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY INTO THE FETAL TRACHEA - An method and apparatus for using polymerizable hydrogels to cause tracheal obstruction (TO) for treatment of pulmonary hypoplasia disorders to improve lung development in-utero. Use of the compound can cause effective TO for the purposes of inducing lung growth. | 07-19-2012 |
Fei Yang, Saint Louis, MO US
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20140303512 | MONITOR OF HEART FAILURE USING BIOIMPEDANCE - In a method of monitoring pulmonary edema in a human being, an electrical current is injected between a first electrode located in or around a heart and a housing of a medical device implanted in a chest region. A voltage potential is measured between a second electrode in a superior vena cava and a third electrode in the superior vena cava, where the voltage potential is created by the electrical current. Pulmonary edema is assessed based on an impedance value calculated from the electrical current and the voltage potential and a stored edema threshold impedance value. | 10-09-2014 |
Heping Yang, Chesterfield, MO US
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20110015084 | Methods for Identifying Genetic Linkage - The present invention provides a high-throughput system for determining linkage of distinct polynucleotides and determining the sequence of polynucleotides that are linked to the distinct polynucleotides. The methods are particularly useful for analyzing transgenes in a transformed host organism. The disclosed methods provide for the detection of linkage between distinct transgenic polynucleotides in transformed hosts and sequencing of DNA regions linked to the distinct transgenic polynucleotides. Methods for identifying a transgenic plant containing a transgene insertion in an undesirable genomic location are also disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
20130097726 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL - The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate-dioxygenase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control. | 04-18-2013 |
20130288895 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL - Provided are novel compositions for use in herbicide activity. Specifically, methods and compositions that modulate 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase in plant species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control. | 10-31-2013 |
Hwai Yang, Saint Louis, MO US
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20140196928 | WIRING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A system and apparatus for the distribution of wiring is provided. The present invention includes an anchor that may be attached to a wall, ceiling or floor. A routing channel connected to the anchor may route wiring from a power source to at least one conduit extension. The conduit extensions may include at least two substantially horizontal wire distribution channels that may be connected via rotatable joints. A substantially vertical wire distribution channel may be connected to one of the horizontal wire distribution channels and rest on a surface, such as a floor. At least one information or power port may be attached to the vertical wire distribution channel. The wiring may run through the channels and connect with the port. Therefore, a user may manipulate the channels to a proper position and plug in electronic devices to the port. | 07-17-2014 |
Jianfei Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20120232259 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVITY - The present invention provides a novel lymphocyte inhibitory receptor termed BTLA which is expressed on both T and B cells, and identifies B7 family member B7x as interacting with BTLA to attenuate lymphocyte activity. Methods and compositions for modulating BTLA-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of BTLA and B7x for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided. | 09-13-2012 |
20120322986 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVITY - The present invention provides a novel lymphocyte inhibitory receptor termed BTLA which is expressed on both T and B cells, and identifies HVEM as interacting with BTLA. Methods and compositions for modulating BTLA-mediated signaling and interfering with the interaction of BTLA and HVEM for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
Joon-Mo Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20110275890 | MINIATURIZED PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING A ROTATABLE REFLECTOR - A reflection-mode photoacoustic endoscope includes a light source configured to emit a light pulse, a signal detection or transmission unit configured to detect or emit an ultrasonic pulse, and a rotatable reflector. The rotatable reflector is configured to reflect at least one of the light pulse and the ultrasonic pulse into a target area of an object, and reflect a response signal to the signal detection unit. The response signal is one of a photoacoustic wave generated by the object responsive to the light pulse and an ultrasonic pulse echo generated by the object responsive to the ultrasonic pulse. | 11-10-2011 |
Julie Yang, Bridgeton, MO US
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20140259196 | AGRONOMICALLY ELITE SOYBEANS WITH HIGH BETA-CONGLYCININ CONTENT - The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the art by providing an agronomically elite soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations of at least two of the glycinin subunits selected from the group consisting of Gy1, Gy2, Gy3, Gy4, and Gy5, such as conferring a Gy2 and Gy4 null phenotype and increased β-conglycinin content in seed. The invention also provides derivatives, and plant parts of these plants and uses thereof. Methods for marker assisted selection of soybean varieties comprising non-transgenic mutations conferring a reduced Gy1, Gy2, Gy3, Gy4, and Gy5 phenotype are also provided as part of the current invention. Methods for producing such plants that are further lipoxygenase and/or Kunitz Trypsin Inhibitor null and the plants produced thereby are also provided. The invention is significant in that soybeans from such plants are preferred dietary additives and provide important health benefits. | 09-11-2014 |
Lan Yang, Saint Louis, MO US
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20150276481 | Resonator Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy - Embodiments of the invention provide Raman spectroscopy methods and devices that exploit high quality factor (Q) resonators to enhance Raman signal by several orders of magnitude over the signal typically expected for Raman methods. Embodiments typically include one or more resonators, typically microtoroid microresonators. Embodiments also take advantage of Rayleigh scattering using these microresonators. Embodiments may be particularly useful for non-labeled nanoparticle sensing. | 10-01-2015 |
Lan Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20110139970 | Nanoscale Object Detection Using A Whispering Gallery Mode Resonator - Detection of individual objects using a light source and a whispering gallery mode (WGM) resonator. Light from the whispering gallery mode (WGM) resonator is analyzed. The presence of an object is determined based on mode splitting associated with the light received by the photodetector. For example, the presence of the object may be determined based on the distance between two whispering gallery modes and/or the linewidths of the two modes in a transmission spectrum. Alternatively, the presence of the object may be determined based on a beat frequency that is determined based on a heterodyne beat signal produced by combining split laser modes in the received light from a WGM microcavity laser. | 06-16-2011 |
20120268731 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE DETECTION - A particle detection system is provided. The particle detection system includes at least one tapered optical fiber, a light source configured to transmit light through the at least one tapered optical fiber, a photodetector configured to measure a characteristic of the light being transmitted through the at least one optical fiber, and a computing device coupled to the photodetector and configured to determine whether a nanoparticle is present within an evanescent field of the at least one tapered optical fiber based on the measured light characteristic. | 10-25-2012 |
Likui Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20100247511 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ACTIVATED PROTEIN C WITH REDUCED ANTICOAGULANT PROPERTIES - This invention relates to a novel form of protein C or activated protein C. More specifically, the invention is directed to a variant of protein C that is activated at a higher rate than wild-type or other variants and produces an activated protein C with reduced anticoagulant properties while retaining the protective anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of wild-type activated protein C. This novel APC variant will be beneficial for treating inflammatory and apoptotic disorders with a reduced risk for bleeding. | 09-30-2010 |
Min Qi Yang, Webb City, MO US
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20100221616 | NON-AQUEOUS CELL HAVING AMORPHOUS OR SEMI-CRYSTALLINE COPPER MANGANESE OXIDE CATHODE MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises copper manganese oxide, which may be in amorphous or semi-crystalline form, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than conventional cell. | 09-02-2010 |
20100310907 | END OF LIFE INDICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-AQUEOUS CELL HAVING AMORPHOUS OR SEMI-CRYSTALLINE COPPER MANGANESE OXIDE CATHOD MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates generally to indicating an end of life condition of an electrochemical device, and more particularly to systems and methods for sensing and determining an end of life condition in a cell comprising a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell. The high capacity cathode material has an amorphous or semi-crystalline form of copper manganese oxide, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to transmitting the determined end of life condition to a user or monitoring device of the cell. | 12-09-2010 |
20100310908 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING A MIXTURE OF AT LEAST THREE CATHODE MATERIALS THEREIN - The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises a mixture of at least three different cathode materials, and more specifically a mixture of fluorinated carbon, an oxide of copper and an oxide of manganese. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than a conventional cell, and/or that possesses an improved end-of-life indication. | 12-09-2010 |
20130065137 | HIGH RATE AND ENERGY CATHODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES - A cathode material suitable for use in non-aqueous electrochemical cells that includes copper manganese vanadium oxide and, optionally, fluorinated carbon. A non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material, and a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that additionally includes a lithium anode. | 03-14-2013 |
Qin Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20090054361 | Pot1 alternative splicing variants - The present invention provides methods an compositions for diagnosis and treatment of carcinomas with aberrant expression patterns of POT 1. The invention also provides methods of identifying compounds that may modulate the cellular expression of POT 1. The invention further provides methods for treating subjects suffering from or at risk of developing a colorectal carcinoma. | 02-26-2009 |
20120016003 | POT1 ALTERNATIVE SPLICING VARIANTS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosis and treatment of carcinomas with aberrant expression patterns of POT 1. The invention also provides methods of identifying compounds that may modulate the cellular expression of POT 1. The invention further provides methods for treating subjects suffering from or at risk of developing a colorectal carcinoma. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20090269846 | Inhibitors of tyrosine kinase receptor dimerization - The teachings relate to methods of identifying inhibitors of dimerization of tyrosine receptor kinases such as EGFR. The methods comprise providing, on a digital computer, a molecular model comprising a complex of extracellular dimerization domains of an RTK, docking a chemical databases to the molecular model, scoring the compounds comprised by the database, and identifying one or more high-scoring compounds. The methods further comprise testing a compound for RTK inhibitory activity in vitro, and testing a compound for specificity as an RTK inhibitor. Also disclosed are compounds selected by the described methods, and methods of treatment using the compounds. Two compounds (NSC11241 and NSC56452) are disclosed that inhibit EGF receptor kinase activation in a dose-dependent manner. | 10-29-2009 |
Samantha S. Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20140157102 | ENHANCED COLLECTION ENVIRONMENTS - Systems, methods, and software for facilitating enhanced collection environments are disclosed. In at least one implementation, a collection environment is presented that includes a presentation recording and a written paragraph. The presentation recording includes presentation sections while the paragraph includes written sections. A user input may be directed to the written paragraph. One of the written paragraphs is identified as corresponding to the user input. In addition, one the presentation sections is identified as corresponding to the written section. A media function can then be applied to the presentation section in the presentation recording. | 06-05-2014 |
20140164886 | MODIFICATION OF FILE GRAPHIC APPEARANCE WITHIN A COLLECTION CANVAS - A collection environment comprises a collection canvas. The collection canvas may have included therein written text and a file graphic associated with a media file. Responsive to an invocation of the media file, media controls with which to control a media mode associated with the media file are presented. Responsive to a modification to the media mode initiated through the media controls, an appearance of the file graphic is modified to reflect the modification to the media mode. | 06-12-2014 |
Sean Yang, Chesterfield, MO US
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20150089683 | Transgenic Plants With Enhanced Traits - This disclosure provides transgenic plants having enhanced traits such as increased yield, increased nitrogen use efficiency and enhanced drought tolerance; propagules, progeny and field crops of such transgenic plants; and methods of making and using such transgenic plants. This disclosure also provides methods of producing hybrid seed from such transgenic plants, growing such seed and selecting progeny plants with enhanced traits. Also disclosed are transgenic plants with altered phenotypes which are useful for screening and selecting transgenic events for the desired enhanced trait. | 03-26-2015 |
Shiaw-Pyng Yang, St. Louis, MO US
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20150135362 | PLANT REGULATORY ELEMENTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides DNA molecules and constructs, including their nucleotide sequences, useful for modulating gene expression in plants and plant cells. Transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products comprising the DNA molecules operably linked to heterologous transcribable polynucleotides are also provided, as are methods of their use. | 05-14-2015 |
Wenyu Yang, Saint Louis, MO US
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20120174253 | GENERATION OF HIGH POLYHYDROXYBUTRATE PRODUCING OILSEEDS - Transgenic oilseed plants, plant material, plant cells, and genetic constructs for synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (“PHA”) are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the transgenic oilseed plants synthesize (poly)3-hydroxybutyrate (“PHB”) in the seed. Genes utilized include phaA, phaB, phaC, all of which are known in the art. The genes can be introduced in the plant, plant tissue, or plant cell using conventional plant molecular biology techniques. | 07-05-2012 |
Xiaofeng S. Yang, Chesterfield, MO US
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20100037342 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR BREEDING PLANTS WITH ENHANCED YIELD - The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants. | 02-11-2010 |
Xiaofeng Sean Yang, Chesterfield, MO US
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20120005773 | TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH ENHANCED AGRONOMIC TRAITS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced trait. | 01-05-2012 |
20150197764 | TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH ENHANCED AGRONOMIC TRAITS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced trait. | 07-16-2015 |