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Asia Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20080281151 | PULMONARY PLEURAL STABILIZER - A pulmonary pleural stabilizer may be utilized to hold the visceral pleura of the lung during surgical procedures involving accessing the lung or lungs of a patient directly through the lung and not the native airways. The device allows the lung to be opened while another device is inserted and sealed to the lung. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080281295 | VISCERAL PLEURA RING CONNECTOR - A visceral pleura ring connector that may be utilized to anchor and seal the visceral pleura to a conduit or other device entering the lung from a non-native airway. The visceral pleura ring connector may be positioned around the visceral pleura and an insertion device and seal them together without having to make any holes in the pleura. The visceral pleura ring connector may be utilized with a pulmonary pleural stabilizer to hold the visceral pleura of the lung during surgical procedures involving accessing the lung or lungs of a patient directly through the lung and not the native airways. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080281433 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO CREATE A CHEMICALLY AND/OR MECHANICALLY LOCALIZED PLEURODESIS - A localized pleurodesis for lung devices created utilizing a combination of a mechanical component and a chemical component. The chemical component is utilized to create an acute adhesion between the visceral pleural membrane and parietal pleural membrane while the mechanical component is utilized to create a chronic adhesion. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080283065 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO MAINTAIN PATENCY OF A LUMEN IN PARENCHYMAL TISSUE OF THE LUNG - A mechanical device and/or chemical process is utilized to maintain luminal patency in conduits or other devices implanted in the lung or lungs of a patient. The mechanical device and/or chemical process ensures that air flows freely through a conduit implanted through an anastomosis into a lung. The device is suitable for use in conjunction with ventilation bypass treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287973 | VARIABLE PARIETAL/VISCERAL PLEURAL COUPLING - A variable parietal/visceral pleural coupling may be utilized to create an air-tight seal in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura. This coupling may be utilized to create a seal for other implantable devices. | 11-20-2008 |
Christopher Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20110294726 | ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING POST-INFECTIOUS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - The present invention provides for methods of preventing IBS, preventing long term irregular bowel pattern, reducing the likelihood of developing or having IBS, reducing the likelihood of developing or having long term irregular bowel pattern, mitigating IBS, mitigating long term irregular bowel pattern and reducing the likelihood of developing non-ulcer dyspepsia. The methods comprise providing an antibiotic and administering the antibiotic to a subject in need thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
Connie B. Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090208548 | COPOLYMER-STABILIZED EMULSIONS - An emulsion includes a substantially continuous liquid medium, and a plurality of droplet structures dispersed within the substantially continuous liquid medium. Each droplet structure of the plurality of droplet structures includes an outer droplet of a first liquid having an outer surface; an inner droplet of a second liquid having an inner surface contained within the outer surface of the outer droplet of the first liquid, the second liquid being immiscible in the first liquid, wherein the inner and outer droplets have a boundary surface region therebetween; an outer layer of block copolymers disposed on the outer surface of the outer droplet; and an inner layer of block copolymers disposed on the inner surface of the inner droplet. The block copolymers include a hydrophilic polymer block and a hydrophobic polymer block that act in combination to stabilize the droplet structure, and the first liquid is immiscible in the substantially continuous liquid medium. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100172831 | Protein-Modified Nano-Droplets, Compositions and Methods of Production - A protein-modified droplet includes a droplet having a liquid material, and a protein structure formed to at least partially enclose the droplet. The protein structure includes a plurality of protein molecules having an affinity to at least a region of the droplet during formation of the protein structure, and the droplet has a maximum dimension of at least about 1 nm and less than about 1000 nm. A composition includes a plurality of protein-modified droplets dispersed in an aqueous solution. | 07-08-2010 |
Hsiao-Kang Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100127242 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRONICS BASED ON TRANSFER PRINTED CARBON NANOTUBES ON RIGID AND FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - Methods and devices for transparent electronics are disclosed. According to an embodiment, transparent electronics are provided based on transfer printed carbon nanotubes that can be disposed on both rigid and flexible substrates. Methods are provided to enable highly aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) to be used in transparent electronics for achieving high carrier mobility while using low-temperature processing. According to one method, highly aligned nanotubes can be grown on a first substrate. Then, the aligned nanotubes can be transferred to a rigid or flexible substrate having pre-patterned gate electrodes. Source and drain electrodes can be formed on the transferred nanotubes. The subject devices can be integrated to provide logic gates and analog circuitry for a variety of applications. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100260745 | METHODS OF USING AND CONSTRUCTING NANOSENSOR PLATFORMS - The present invention relates to the use of nanowires, nanotubes and nanosensor platforms. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of constructing a nanosensor platform. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of analyzing multiple biomarker signals on a nanosensor platform for the detection of a disease. | 10-14-2010 |
James Jian Yu Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20080242941 | Apparatus for oral examination - The present invention relates to an accessory apparatus for use with conventional tongue depressors. The apparatus comprises a platform, a lens/guard piece wherein said lens/guard has a diameter larger than an average adult's open mouth, and a hinge unit for attachment of said lens/guard to said platform. The apparatus may further comprise a light source and a USB camera. | 10-02-2008 |
Julia Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20080294082 | Orthopedic device - An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The substantially rigid splint member is shaped and configured to engage the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. Straps are provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080294083 | Orthopedic device - An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The splint member is shaped and configured to engage the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. A soft-good strap system is provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position and has suitable padding to treat various foot conditions. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110196275 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The splint member is shaped and configured to engage the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. A soft-good strap system is provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position and has suitable padding to treat various foot conditions. | 08-11-2011 |
Pauline Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100128913 | PORTABLE DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Embodiments of portable device accessories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-27-2010 |
Pauline F. Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100215186 | SHAREABLE HEADPHONE SYSTEM WITH DETACHABLE EARBUDS - Various embodiments disclose a portable device accessory configured to couple to a source. The portable device accessory can include: (a) a first umbilical cable, the first umbilical cable having: (1) a first input, the first input configured to couple to the source and receive a source signal; (2) a first electrical cable, the first electrical cable coupled to the first input and configured to receive the source signal from the first input; (3) a first splitter, the first splitter configured to couple to the first electrical cable, receive the source signal from the first electrical cable and produce two or more split signals wherein each split signal of the two or more split signals is substantially similar to the source signal; and (4) two or more first output source connectors, each first output source connector of the two or more first output connectors coupled to the first splitter and configured to receive a split signal of the two or more split signals; and (b) a speaker array, the speaker array including a two or more transducer modules, each transducer module coupled to a different one of the two or more first output source connectors and configured to receive a different one of the two or more split signals from the different one of the two or more first output source connectors, each transducer module of the two or more transducer modules further configured to produce an output signal. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-26-2010 |
Shin Jong Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090266269 | Non-toxic paint additive - A household wall non-toxic paint additive comprised of mixture of solvent-soluble compounds, which fine granulated from available mineral composition, with dipole properties, in which aromatic oils can be added to the paint additive is enclosed in this current application. This nontoxic paint additive makes for a type of special painting material, in the current application, is non-harmful for man. | 10-29-2009 |
Tom S. Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100191177 | DEVICE FOR ASPIRATING FLUIDS - Surgical devices are provided for aspiration of the subretinal fluid (SRF) of the eye in a retinal detachment that allows re-apposition of the sensory retina to the underlying RPE. The device is connected to a vacuum source, introduced into the posterior chamber through a sclerostomy port and placed against the detached retinal tissue. The device pulls on and captures the surface of the sensory retina, causing a micro needle to pierce through the tissue. As the sensory retina is captured and held in place by the vacuum, a protected pocket is created and the tissue is prevented from folding onto itself and occluding the micro needle tip. | 07-29-2010 |
William Swei Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100293184 | IDENTIFICATION OF RELATED BID PHRASES AND CATEGORIES USING CO-BIDDING INFORMATION - The present invention provides a method and system for determining related bid terms. The method and system includes accessing a term database to determine a plurality of term pairs, the term pairs being paired terms bidded together in a term bidding operating environment. In the method and system, for each of the plurality of term pairs, the method and system includes determining similarity values for each of the term pairs. The method and system further includes generating a similarity matrix using the determined similarity values. And, the method and system includes generating an output result based on a co-bidded relationship between at least one of the terms and advertising information. | 11-18-2010 |
Yian Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090167183 | PLASMA LAMP WITH DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE - A dielectric waveguide integrated plasma lamp is disclosed for powering a small and bright bulb with a diameter of a few millimeters. The lamp is contained within a high dielectric constant material which guides the microwaves to the bulb, provides heat isolation to the drive circuit, contains the microwaves, provides structural stability and ease of manufacturing and allows efficient energy coupling to the bulb when used as a dielectric resonant oscillator. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090243488 | MICROWAVE ENERGIZED PLASMA LAMP WITH DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE - A plasma lamp including a waveguide body comprising at least one dielectric material. The body is coupled to a microwave power source which causes the body to resonate in at least one resonant mode. A lamp chamber integrated with the body contains a bulb with a fill forming a light-emitting plasma when the chamber receives power from the resonating body. A bulb either is self-enclosed or an envelope sealed by a window or lens covering the chamber aperture. Embodiments disclosed include lamps having a drive probe and a feedback probe, and lamps having a drive probe, feedback probe and start probe, which minimize power reflected from the body back to the source. | 10-01-2009 |
Y. Paul Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100081621 | Crystal structure of the catalytic domain of the viral restriction factor APOBEC3G - The structure, function and methods associated with proteins from the APOBEC family, which are involved in diverse biological functions, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the structure of APOBEC-3G (Apo3G) is disclosed. In another embodiment, a method of using APOBEC-3G (Apo3G) and/or Apo3G-CD2 to restrict the replication of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) via cytidine deamination on ssDNA or RNA binding is disclosed. In yet another embodiment, the high-resolution crystal structure of an enzymatically active APOBEC protein, the C-terminal deaminase domain of Apo3G (Apo3G-CD2) is disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
Yu-Jung Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100061469 | Graph-Based Method for Dynamic Fractional Frequency Reuse - A method allocates frequency subchannels in an orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) network including a set of base stations and a set of mobile stations for each base station. A graph of nodes and edges is constructed, in which the nodes represent the mobile stations in the network, and the edges connecting the nodes represent subchannel allocation constraints to be satisfied for the mobile stations represented by the nodes. The nodes are colored with colors selected from a set of colors such that subchannel allocation constraints of a pair of nodes connected by one of the edges are satisfied. The subchannels are allocated to the mobile stations according to the colors of the corresponding the nodes. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100081441 | Dynamic Radio Frequency Allocation for Base Station Cooperation with Interference Management - A method allocates bandwidth from a radio frequency spectrum in a cellular network including a set of cells. Each cell includes a base station for serving a set of mobile stations in the cell. An area around each base station is partitioned into a center region and a boundary region. In each base station, bandwidth for use in the center region is reserved according to an inter-cell interference coordination (ICIC) protocol, and bandwidth for use in the boundary region is reserved according to the ICIC protocol and a base station cooperation (BSC) protocol. Then, the bandwidth is allocated to mobile stations as the mobile stations communicate with the base station in the center regions and the boundary regions according to the bandwidth reservations. | 04-01-2010 |
Yu-Lin Chang, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100225745 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING IMAGES OF A SCENE - An image capture apparatus includes an image sensor, a lens, an adjusting mechanism, and a controller. The image sensor is configured for detecting incident light to generate a corresponding captured image. The lens is configured for guiding light of a scene toward the image sensor. The adjusting mechanism is configured for adjusting a relative position relationship between the image sensor and the lens when the image capture apparatus is capturing the scene. The controller is configured for controlling the image sensor to generate a plurality of captured images of the scene in response to different relative position relationships between the image sensor and the lens. | 09-09-2010 |