Lau, SG
Adeline Hui Ling Lau, Singapore SG
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20110008871 | Production of Homogeneous Cell Line Highly Permissive To Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) Infection - Continuous cell lines that are highly permissive to infection by porcine circovirus type 2 (“PCV2”) are described. PCV2 is the causal agent of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (“PMWS”) in pigs. PMWS has emerged as a major disease that poses a significant threat to the economics of global swine industry. The highly permissive cell lines of this invention provide efficient and reliable sources of PCV2 for use in development of vaccines, therapies and diagnostic agents for PMWS. | 01-13-2011 |
Benjamin Lau, Singapore SG
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20140022004 | FUSE SENSING CIRCUITS - A fuse sensing circuit is disclosed. Embodiments include: providing a sense input terminal; providing a sense output terminal; and providing first and second capacitors that are configured to charge and discharge based on the sense input terminal, wherein the first and second capacitors are further configured to discharge current to a fuse unit cell, and the sense output terminal is configured to indicate a fuse state of the fuse unit cell based on the discharging of the first and second capacitors. Embodiments include the indicated fuse state being based on a discharge rate difference between the discharging of the first capacitor and the discharging of the second capacitor. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028381 | HIGH SPEED LOW POWER FUSE CIRCUIT - A fuse circuit having a fuse unit cell containing two fuses. In the program/write mode, only one of the fuses in the fuse unit cell will be blown. In read mode, since only one fuse is blown, the current that goes through the two fuses in the fuse unit cell will be very small. Hence, the read power consumption for the fuse circuit is also very small and its sensing speed is also very high. | 01-30-2014 |
20150371719 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING PERFORMANCE OF MEMORY MODULES - A system and method for testing performance of a plurality of memory modules includes generating a clock signal at a set frequency and sending the clock signal to the memory modules. An initial data pattern is sent to an input of a first memory module. A subsequent data pattern received from the first memory module is delayed by a predetermined delay time and sent to an input of a last memory module. The initial data pattern and the subsequent data pattern received from the output of the last memory module are compared and a performance of the memory modules is also calculated. | 12-24-2015 |
20160125114 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BITCELL MODELING - A methodology for the simulation of semiconductor memory devices that exhibits improved accuracy and speed, and the apparatus performing the methodology are disclosed. Embodiments may include determining a state of a bitcell of an integrated circuit (IC) design, determining a first threshold voltage for the bitcell based on the state of the bitcell, and simulating electrical characteristics of the bitcell according to the first threshold voltage to verify the IC design. | 05-05-2016 |
Benjamin Shui Chor Lau, Singapore SG
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20150346746 | BANDGAP REFERENCE VOLTAGE GENERATOR CIRCUITS - Bandgap reference voltage generator circuits are provided that include an operational amplifier, a current mirror configured to be coupled to a supply voltage, a first branch coupled to the current mirror, a second branch coupled to the first branch, a third branch coupled to the second branch and a fourth branch. The operational amplifier includes a first input configured to receive a first voltage and a second input configured to receive a second voltage, and an output that is configured to generate an output voltage. The current mirror is configured to generate a third voltage and a first current. The first branch is configured to receive a second current that is a first portion of the first current, the second branch is configured to receive a third current that is a second portion of the first current, the third branch is configured to receive a fourth current that is a third portion of the first current, and the fourth branch is configured to receive a fifth current generated by the current mirror. The fifth current is used to generate a bandgap reference voltage. | 12-03-2015 |
Cher-Hon Lau, Singapore SG
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20110277631 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING A POLYIMIDE MEMBRANE - There is provided a method for modifying a polyimide membrane comprising the step of exposing the polyimide membrane to a surface modification compound in a vapour phase, said surface modification compound having at least one amine group, to thereby modify the polyimide membrane. | 11-17-2011 |
Chiew Tong Lau, Singapore SG
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20140301462 | LOSSLESS IMAGE AND VIDEO COMPRESSION - A method is provided for encoding an intra predicted residual block of an image for use in image or video compression. The intra predicted residual block is associated with an intra prediction coding mode. The method includes generating a set of residual error blocks including residual data with different statistical characteristics from the residual data in the intra predicted residual block. Each of the residual error blocks is scanned and entropy coded to produce a first set of bit streams. The lengths of each of the first set of bit streams are recorded. The intra predicted residual block is also scanned and entropy coded to produce a second bit stream. The length of the second bit stream is recorded. Selecting the minimum length bit stream from the first set of bit streams and the second bit stream as the output coded bit stream of the intra predicted residual block. | 10-09-2014 |
Ching Ong Lau, Singapore SG
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20080274511 | DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL REACTIONS - The invention relates to a device for carrying out of chemical or biological reactions with a reaction vessel receiving element for receiving a microtiter plate with several reaction vessels, wherein the reaction vessel receiving element has several recesses arranged in a regular pattern to receive the respective reaction vessels, a heating device for heating the reaction vessel receiving element, and a cooling device for cooling the reaction vessel. The invention is characterized by the fact that the reaction vessel receiving element is divided into several segments. The individual segments are thermally decoupled from one another, and each segment is assigned a heating device which may be actuated independently of the others. By means of the segmentation of the reaction vessel receiving element, it is possible for zones to be set and held at different temperatures. Because the reaction vessel receiving element is suitable for receiving standard microtiter plates, the device according to the invention may be integrated in existing process sequences. | 11-06-2008 |
20090203120 | Thermal Cycling Apparatus and Method for Providing Thermal Uniformity - An apparatus and method for rapid thermal cycling including a thermal diffusivity plate. The thermal diffusivity plate can provide substantial temperature uniformity throughout the thermal block assembly during thermal cycling by a thermoelectric module. An edge heater can provide substantial temperature uniformity throughout the thermal block assembly during thermal cycling. | 08-13-2009 |
20110136219 | THERMAL CYCLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THERMAL UNIFORMITY - An apparatus and method for rapid thermal cycling including a thermal diffusivity plate. The thermal diffusivity plate can provide substantial temperature uniformity throughout the thermal block assembly during thermal cycling by a thermoelectric module. An edge heater can provide substantial temperature uniformity throughout the thermal block assembly during thermal cycling. | 06-09-2011 |
20150024479 | Thermal Cycling Apparatus and Method for Providing Thermal Uniformity - An apparatus and method for rapid thermal cycling including a thermal diffusivity plate. The thermal diffusivity plate can provide substantial temperature uniformity throughout the thermal block assembly during thermal cycling by a thermoelectric module. An edge heater can provide substantial temperature uniformity throughout the thermal block assembly during thermal cycling. | 01-22-2015 |
Choon How Lau, Singapore SG
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20120147922 | SENSOR DEVICE - A sensor device is provided with a voltage detection type sensor unit for converting a physical quantity into a voltage value and outputting a voltage signal indicating the voltage value; a chopper amplifier unit for generating a modulation signal by chopping the voltage signal output from the sensor unit with a predetermined chopping frequency, amplifying the modulation signal into an amplification signal, then demodulating the amplification signal and outputting it as an output signal; an integration unit including an operational amplifier, an input resistor connected to the inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier and a capacitor connected between the inverting input terminal and an output terminal of the operational amplifier; and a digital conversion unit for converting the output signal integrated by the integration unit into a digital signal. | 06-14-2012 |
David Pang Cheng Lau, Singapore SG
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20140188135 | Bio-Absorbable Micro-Clip And Applicator For Minimal Access Wound Closure - The present disclosure includes a bio-absorbable wound closure clip for wound closure without crushing of the tissue being closed. The bio-absorbable wound closure clip can be used in minimal access surgery as well as on tissue, such as mucosal tissue, where tactile feedback is reduced. Representative surgical instruments for applying the bio-absorbable wound closure clip and methods of using the same are also provided herein. | 07-03-2014 |
20150150642 | Device and Method for In-Office Unsedated Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP) - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to apparatuses, devices, and procedures for unsedated in-office tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) using transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) and a measurement cannula, referred to as a TEP measurement and insertion device (MAID or TEP MAID). In some embodiments, a MAID is configured for use with a mini-tracheostomy kit; in other embodiments, a MAID is configured to be carried and automatically or semi-automatically deployed, for instance, by a handheld mechatronic device or an automated device such as a medical robot that carries an automated tracheoesophageal puncture and voice prosthesis insertion end effector. In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a MAID has a body that carries or includes indicators, indicia, or markings that facilitate or enable substantially direct and/or immediate estimation, identification, or measurement of a tissue extent or thickness corresponding to or across a tracheoesophageal fistula (e.g., a tracheoesophageal dividing wall thickness), and selection and insertion of a voice prosthesis, such as a non-indwelling voice prosthesis from Blom-Singer. In certain embodiments, a MAID includes at least an outer measurement cannula and an inner adaptor cannula configured to fit over or matingly engage with a dilator, such as a short dilator provided in Portex's mini-tracheostomy kit. | 06-04-2015 |
Gih Keong Lau, Singapore SG
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20140061379 | MOTORISED DEVICE AND METHOD OF MOVING THE DEVICE - A motorised device arranged to move using cyclic motion is disclosed. The device includes a motorised means; at least one limb coupled to the motorised means, and configured to be driven by the motorised means for moving the device; and a resilient biasing means coupled to the at least one limb to further drive the at least one limb using mechanical resonance. A related method of moving the motorised device is also disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
Heng Tung Joseph Lau, Singapore SG
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20140268426 | ARM ASSEMBLY WITH LIFT TAB - An arm assembly for a disc drive. The arm assembly has a load arm for supporting a slider and has a lift tab with a ramp-engaging region for parking the load arm when not in use. This ramp-engaging region has an outer surface defined by a first radius and a second radius different than the first radius. | 09-18-2014 |
Heng Yuan Paul Lau, Singapore SG
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20150151231 | CENTRIFUGAL CYCLONE SEPARATOR - At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a centrifugal/cyclone separator which separates particles, liquid droplets and or condensing mists (water based and or hydrocarbon based nature) from gases without using a filter element. The design relies on the use of the inlet spiral tube, a first conical fin and the second conical fin, and the step on the cylindrical body and the extension of the vortex fmder below second conical fin. With another embodiment, the design differs in that it relies on the insert with threaded or open area forming a flow path like spiral tube, while relying on the same or similar components as with the first embodiment listed above. | 06-04-2015 |
Hon-Shing John Lau, Singapore SG
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20120126419 | Substrate Arrangement and a Method of Manufacturing a Substrate Arrangement - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a substrate arrangement is provided. The substrate arrangement includes a first substrate; a second substrate positioned above the first substrate, the second substrate comprising a first through hole; a third substrate positioned above the second substrate, the third substrate comprising a second through hole; a first electrically conductive interconnect pillar positioned on the first substrate and extending from the first substrate through the first through hole to electrically contact the third substrate; and a second electrically conductive interconnect pillar positioned on the second substrate and extending from the second substrate through the second through hole. A method of manufacturing a substrate arrangement is also provided. | 05-24-2012 |
Hon Tat Lau, Singapore SG
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20160072776 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGING ENCRYPTED MESSAGES BETWEEN COMPUTING DEVICES IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method for exchanging a message ( | 03-10-2016 |
20160134594 | METHOD PERFORMED BY AT LEAST ONE SERVER FOR PROCESSING A DATA PACKET FROM A FIRST COMPUTING DEVICE TO A SECOND COMPUTING DEVICE TO PERMIT END-TO-END ENCRYPTION COMMUNICATION - A method (500) performed by at least one server for processing a data packet from a first computing device to be transmitted to a second computing device is disclosed, in which the data packet includes a message encrypted using a first encryption key to form an encrypted message, identification data of the second computing device encrypted using a second encryption key to form encrypted identification data, and encrypted first and second encryption keys. The method comprises decrypting (504) the encrypted second encryption key; encryption key; decrypting (506) the encrypted identification data using the decrypted second encryption key; and transmitting (508) the data packet based on the decrypted identification data, wherein the encrypted message and first encryption key are arranged to be undecryptable by the server to permit end-to-end encryption communication between the first and recipient info encryption key end-to-end encryption communication between the first and second computing devices. A related system is also disclosed. | 05-12-2016 |
Hon Wu Lau, Singapore SG
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20140248823 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR POLISHING GLASS - The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition containing (a) abrasive particles, (b) a polymer, and (c) water, wherein (i) the polymer possesses an overall charge, (ii) the abrasive particles have a zeta potential Z | 09-04-2014 |
20150114929 | POLISHING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR NICKEL-PHOSPHOROUS COATED MEMORY DISKS - The invention provides a polishing composition that contains (a) α-alumina particles that have an average particle size of about 250 nm to about 300 nm, (b) a per-type oxidizing agent, (c) a complexing agent, wherein the complexing agent is an amino acid or an organic acid, and (d) water. The invention also provides a method of polishing a substrate, especially a nickel-phosphorous substrate, with the polishing composition. | 04-30-2015 |
20150152289 | CMP COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR POLISHING NICKEL PHOSPHOROUS SURFACES - Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) compositions and methods for planarizing a nickel phosphorus (NiP) substrate are described. A NiP CMP method comprises abrading a surface of the substrate with a CMP composition. The CMP composition comprises a colloidal silica abrasive suspended in an aqueous carrier having a pH of less than 2, and containing a primary oxidizing agent comprising hydrogen peroxide, a secondary oxidizing agent comprising a metal ion capable of reversible oxidation and reduction in the presence of NiP and hydrogen peroxide, a chelating agent, and glycine. The chelating agent comprises two or three carboxylic acid substituents capable of chelating to the metal ion of the secondary oxidizing agent. | 06-04-2015 |
20150315417 | POLISHING COMPOSITION FOR EDGE ROLL-OFF IMPROVEMENT - The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition including (a) an abrasive comprising wet-process silica particles, (b) a water-soluble polymer, (c) an oxidizing agent, (d) a chelating agent, (e) a pH-adjusting agent, and (f) an aqueous carrier, wherein the pH of the polishing composition is about 1 to about 7. The invention also provides a method of polishing a substrate, especially a nickel-phosphorus substrate, with the polishing composition. | 11-05-2015 |
Jennifer Siew Kee Lau, Singapore SG
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20110008871 | Production of Homogeneous Cell Line Highly Permissive To Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) Infection - Continuous cell lines that are highly permissive to infection by porcine circovirus type 2 (“PCV2”) are described. PCV2 is the causal agent of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (“PMWS”) in pigs. PMWS has emerged as a major disease that poses a significant threat to the economics of global swine industry. The highly permissive cell lines of this invention provide efficient and reliable sources of PCV2 for use in development of vaccines, therapies and diagnostic agents for PMWS. | 01-13-2011 |
Keng Kiat Lau, Singapore SG
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20110204501 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING NON-LEADED PACKAGE - An integrated circuit packaging system includes: a plurality of leads with a predetermined thickness and a predetermined interval gap between each of the plurality of leads; each one of the plurality of leads includes first terminal ends disposed adjacent an integrated circuit and second terminal ends disposed along a periphery of a package; and a lead-to-lead gap formed between the second terminal ends of alternating leads in excess of the predetermined interval gap. | 08-25-2011 |
Kok Chien Lau, Singpore SG
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20130168531 | Optocoupler with Multiple Photodetectors and Improved Feedback Control of LED - Various embodiments of methods and devices are provided for an optocoupler comprising a layer of dielectric optically semi-reflective and transmissive material disposed between an LED and a first photodetector located above an upper surface of the layer, and a second photodetector located beneath the lower surface of the layer. The layer reflects a first portion of light generated by the LED towards the first photodetector to generate LED feedback control signals, and transmits a second portion of light generated by the LED through the layer for detection by the second photodetector to generate isolated output signals. | 07-04-2013 |
Kwang Kee Lau, Singapore SG
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20120153465 | PACKAGE STRUCTURE - The invention discloses a package structure including a semiconductor device, a first protection layer, a second protection layer and at least one conductive bump. The semiconductor device has at least one pad. The first protection layer is disposed on the semiconductor device and exposes the pad. The second protection layer, disposed on the first protection layer, has at least one first opening and at least one second opening. The first opening exposes a partial surface of the pad. The second opening exposes a partial surface of the first protection layer. The conductive bump, opposite to the pad, is disposed on the second protection layer and coupled to the pad through the first openings. | 06-21-2012 |
Lai Yong Lau, Singapore SG
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20100235878 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FILE DISTRIBUTION - A method and system for file distribution, the system comprising: a first data storage device for distributing a content file by seeding the content file for downloading by another data storage device; a second data storage device configured for distributing the content file; a third data storage device configured for distributing the content file; and a data file comprising at least one data entry, a data entry in the data file being associated with the content file, the first data storage device being configured for pushing the data file to the second data storage device, the second data storage device being configured for initiating downloading of the content file if the data entry associated with the content file is present in the pushed data file and the content file is not stored at the second data storage device, and sharing downloaded data of the content file with the third data storage device by simultaneously uploading downloaded data of the content file to the third data storage device while downloading the content file from the first data storage device. | 09-16-2010 |
Lee-Lee Lau, Sengkang SG
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20080242198 | MULTI-STEP PLANARIZING AND POLISHING METHOD - A multi-step planarizing and polishing method includes performing a first and a second polishing steps, wherein one of the two polishing steps is performed using a silica abrasive based slurry, while the other one of the two polishing steps is performed using a CeO | 10-02-2008 |
Mathew Thye Ngak Lau, Singapore SG
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20100028378 | TOXIN-ANTITOXIN SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to the discovery of a toxin-antitoxin system in opportunistic human pathogen | 02-04-2010 |
Ngar Chen Stella Lau, Singapore SG
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20160139502 | PELLICLES AND DEVICES COMPRISING A PHOTOMASK AND THE PELLICLE - A pellicle is provided for use with a lithographic photomask during manufacture of semiconductor devices, printed circuit boards, liquid crystal displays, etc. The pellicle has a pellicle frame comprising four pellicle walls that define a trapezoidal area sized and shaped to correspond to a pattern area of a lithographic photomask; and a pellicle film extending across the trapezoidal area and affixed to a film-side edge of the pellicle frame; wherein any one of the four pellicle walls has a vent hole therethrough, the vent hole being located proximate a corner of the frame and if matter passes through the vent hole, the foreign matter will not obstruct the pattern area during use of the lithographic photomask. | 05-19-2016 |
Pang Cheng David Lau, Singapore SG
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20160106536 | Methods and Materials for an Artificial Voice Prosthesis - A voice prosthesis includes a body carrying a passage, and a magnetic passage sealing mechanism having a ball that can selectively seal/block or open the passage. The voice prosthesis can include an outer skin that covers the body. The voice prosthesis can include a polymer carrying a nanomaterial. The voice prosthesis can be fabricated as a patient specific device in accordance with images of a fistula of a target patient for whom the voice prosthesis is intended. | 04-21-2016 |
Soo Yong Lau, Singapore SG
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20120145587 | Control Systems and Methods for Biological Applications - A thermal cycler is provided. The thermal cycler comprises a tray assembly. The tray assembly comprises a main body made of a first material having a first thermal conductivity. The tray assembly further comprises an adaptor made of a second material having a thermal conductivity that is greater than the thermal conductivity of the first material. The thermal cycler also includes a control block configured to control the temperature of the one or more nucleotide samples. The thermal cycler further includes a thermal cover sized and positioned to at least partially cover the plurality of vessels. The thermal cycler further includes a sample block including one or more depressions configured to receive a plurality of vessels containing one or more nucleotide samples. | 06-14-2012 |
20140213487 | Systems and Methods for Biological Analysis - A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lens can be a bi-convex lens. | 07-31-2014 |
20150231636 | Apparatuses, Systems and Methods for Providing Scalable Thermal Cyclers and Isolating Thermoelectric Devices - In one aspect, a thermal cycler system including a sample block and a thermoelectric device is disclosed. In various embodiments, the sample block has a first surface configured to receive a plurality of reaction vessels and an opposing second surface. In various embodiments the thermoelectric device is operably coupled to the second surface of the sample block. In various embodiments a thermal control unit is provided. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes a computer processing unit. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes an electrical current source. In various embodiments the thermal control unit also includes an electrical interface portion configured to connect the thermoelectric device with the electrical current source by way of an electrical cable. In various embodiments the thermal control unit is oriented in a different plane than the sample block and thermoelectric cooler. | 08-20-2015 |
Steven Choon Meng Lau, Singapore SG
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20120259280 | Splatter Prevention Mechanism for a Syringe - A syringe including a barrel and a plunger slidably disposed within the barrel is disclosed. A distal end of the barrel defines a roof, and an elongate tip, in fluid communication with the barrel, extends from the roof. A protrusion forming a ridge may be disposed on one of the roof of the barrel and the plunger head. When the plunger head contacts the roof, the protrusion forms a channel between the plunger head and the roof. The channel isolates fluid within the channel from the elongate tip, which in turn reduces the spray of fluid through the distal end of the syringe. In another embodiment to reduce the spray of fluid through the distal end of the syringe, an impulse reduction system may be used to reduce or prevent the proximal portion from applying a distally directed impulse to the distal portion after the breakable connection is broken. | 10-11-2012 |
Tiam Poh Lau, Singapore SG
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20150048761 | DIMMING RANGE EXTENSION - Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a dimming arrangement for a variable load, such as a lamp. The dimming arrangement is coupled to a drive circuit for the load and arranged to reduce a drive current associated with the drive circuit, based on a control voltage. | 02-19-2015 |
Ting Ting Lau, Singapore SG
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20120134968 | Composition for manufacturing a scaffold for tissue engineering, and a method of making it - The invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of at least one degradable hydrogel and at least one kind of degradable and surface cross-linked particle. The at least one kind of degradable and surface cross-linked particle comprises a material which degrades faster than the degradable hydrogel. The composition can further comprise one or more species of living cells. The invention relates also to a method of manufacturing the composition, as well as to a method of manufacturing a scaffold for tissue engineering using the composition. | 05-31-2012 |
20130171111 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SCAFFOLD FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING OR REPAIR - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a scaffold for tissue engineering or repair. The method includes providing a mixture comprising a degradable hydrogel, a degradable particle, and living cells. The mixture is then incubated under conditions which allow proliferation of the living cells and degradation of the degradable particle in the hydrogel. The degradable hydrogel of the incubated mixture is then degraded at least partially, followed by adding further living cells to obtain the scaffold. | 07-04-2013 |
20150217024 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL MICROPARTICLES HAVING LIVING CELLS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MANUFACTURING A SCAFFOLD FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - Method of manufacturing hydrogel microparticles comprising one or more species of living cells attached thereon and/or encapsulated therein is provided. The method includes dissolving a hydrogel-forming agent in an aqueous medium to form a solution; suspending one or more species of living cells in the solution to form a cell suspension; dispersing the cell suspension into an organic oil to form a microemulsion; and subjecting the microemulsion to conditions that allow the hydrogel-forming agent to form hydrogel microparticles comprising one or more species of living cells attached thereon and/or encapsulated therein. Composition comprising a mixture of a degradable hydrogel and at least one hydrogel microparticle having one or more species of living cells, and method of manufacturing a scaffold for tissue engineering are also provided. | 08-06-2015 |
Wai Man Lau, Singapore SG
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20140331552 | BIOREACTOR - According to embodiments of the present invention, a bioreactor for growing photoautotrophic organisms is provided. The bioreactor includes a vessel configured to receive the photoautotrophic organisms, the vessel having a longitudinal axis, which a circumferential wall extends around said axis, wherein said circumferential wall is translucent so as to enable light to enter the vessel from the outside for acting on the photoautotrophic organisms, wherein a device for providing an uneven distribution of the light intensity within said vessel along said axis is provided. | 11-13-2014 |
Wen Jian Lau, Singapore SG
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20090053689 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING A BIOLOGICAL AND/OR CHEMICAL SAMPLE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a device and an apparatus device for processing a biological and/or chemical sample. The device comprises at least one sample processing chamber having an inlet at a first end and a penetrable sealing layer at a second end that forms at least a part of an inner wall of the sample processing chamber. The sealing layer is adapted to seal off the sample processing chamber from the environment until said sealing layer is penetrated to form an outlet. The device and apparatus also includes an absorption layer, wherein upon penetration of said sealing layer, said absorption layer is in fluid contact with said sealing layer and is capable of absorbing fluid released from said sample processing chamber, via the outlet. The present invention also relates to a fluid separation device. The fluid separation device comprises a penetrable sealing layer adapted to form a wall of a sample processing chamber of the device of the invention. The fluid separation device also comprises an absorption layer that is in fluid contact with the sealing layer and capable of absorbing fluid released from a sample processing chamber of the device. | 02-26-2009 |