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Anh Chau, Saint-Laurent CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
200900759982-(phenyl or heterocyclic)-1H-phenantrho[9,10-d]imidazoles as mPGES-1 inhibitors - The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula I03-19-2009
200902867722-(Phenyl or Heterocyclic)-1H-Phenanthro[9,10-D]Imidazoles - The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) enzyme and are therefore useful to treat pain and/or inflammation from a variety of diseases or conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and acute or chronic pain. Methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by the mPGES-1 enzyme and pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed.11-19-2009

Boa Fung Chau, Hong Kong HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110187309APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING AND CHARGING MULTIPLE BATTERIES - An apparatus for automatically switching and charging a first battery and a second battery includes a charger unit; an output port configured for connecting to a load; a first control switch connected between the charger unit and the first battery; a second control switch connected between the charger unit and the second battery; a first output switch connected between the first battery and the output port; a second output switch connected between the second battery and the output port; a main control unit connected with the first and second batteries, the first and second control switches, and the first and second output switch modules; and a power source module configured for providing power to the main control unit and the charger unit. The main control unit is configured to monitor the output voltages of the first and the second batteries, and if the output voltage of the first battery is lower than that of the second battery to turn on the first control switch and the second output switch and turn off the first output switch and the second control switch so that the first battery is being charged by the charger unit and the second battery is providing power to the load connected to the output port.08-04-2011

Cathy Chau, Plaisir FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080199344METHOD OF BUILDING UP AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART - A method of building up an aluminum alloy part by welding, the method comprising the steps of: 08-21-2008

Chan Wing Chau, Hong Kong Sar CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090238255Estimation of Error Propagation Probability to Improve Performance of Decision-Feedback Based Systems - A decision feedback-based communication system comprising a unit for computing an estimated Error Propagation Probability (EPP) for a plurality of received signals, and a unit for receiving the EPP estimation and improving detected signal quality based thereon. The system can be a coded system or an uncoded system.09-24-2009

Chi-Min Chau, Taichung County TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090017518Magnetic particles and fabrication method thereof - A magnetic particle and fabrication method thereof. The magnetic particle comprises a polymer core, a magnetic material layer covering the polymer core, and a silicon containing layer covering the magnetic material layer. In addition, the magnetic particle may further comprise a coupling agent on the silicon containing layer, and an active molecule connected to the coupling agent. The magnetic particles provide controllable size, uniform diameter distribution, high magnetization, improved storage stability, and modified surface for targeting biomolecules for biomaterial separation and environmental analysis.01-15-2009

Patent applications by Chi-Min Chau, Taichung County TW

Christophe Chau, Rueil Malmaison FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100048389BIMETALLIC OR MULTI-METALLIC CATALYST THAT HAS AN OPTIMIZED BIMETALLICITY INDEX AND AN OPTIMIZED HYDROGEN ADSORPTION CAPACITY - The invention relates to a catalyst that comprises a metal M from the group of platinum, at least one promoter X1 that is selected from the group that consists of tin, germanium, and lead, and optionally at least one promoter X2 that is selected from the group that consists of gallium, indium and thallium, a halogenated compound and a porous substrate, in which the atomic ratio X1/M and optionally X2/M is between 0.3 and 8, the H02-25-2010
20100168493PROCESS FOR DEHYDROGENATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A BIMETALLIC OR MULTI-METALLIC CATALYST THAT HAS AN OPTIMIZED BIMETALLICITY INDEX AND AN OPTIMIZED HYDROGEN ADSORPTION CAPACITY - The invention relates to a process for dehydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a catalyst that comprises a noble metal M that is selected from the group that consists of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and iridium, at least one promoter X1 that is selected from the group that consists of tin, germanium, and lead, and optionally a promoter X2 that is selected from the group that consists of gallium, indium and thallium, an alkaline or alkaline-earth compound and a porous substrate, in which the atomic ratio X1/M and optionally X2/M is between 0.3 and 8, the H07-01-2010

David Chau, Birmingham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080305517Transglutaminase Crosslinked Collagen Biomaterial for Medical Implant Materials - The present invention provides a method for producing an improved biomaterial comprising treating a collagen biomaterial with a transglutaminase under conditions which permit the formation of cross-links within the collagen. Preferably, the transglutaminase is a tissue transglutaminase, a plasma transglutaminase or a microbial transglutaminase. In a preferred embodiment, the collagen biomaterial further comprises a cell adhesion factor, such as fibronectin. The invention further provides biomaterials obtainable by the methods of the invention, and medical implants and wound dressings comprising the same.12-11-2008

Felix Chau, Markham CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100235623Methods and systems for identity verification - The present invention relates to methods and systems for identity verification. The method includes transmitting from a customer system to a customer connector server an identity verification request containing identification information for an individual. At the customer connector server, at least one verification service required for the request is identified and a data manager server is selected for each service. A verification service request is transmitted to each data manager server. At each data manager server, at least one data access service is identified and one data connector server is selected for each service. A data accesss service request is transmitted to each data connector server. At least one data source is accessed from each data connector server for each request. The identification information provided is then verified against identity information stored within the at least one data source and a response is generated and communicated to the customer system.09-16-2010

Fo Chau, Hong Kong Sar CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090177097EXERCISE DEVICE, SENSOR AND METHOD OF DETERMINING BODY PARAMETERS DURING EXERCISE - A noninvasive light sensor for detecting heart beat signals has a circular support member engageable circumferentially with a body part of a person. Light emitters and light detectors are located around a circumference of the circular support member for respectively emitting light signals into different areas of tissue surrounding the body part, and detecting reflected light signals from the different areas of tissue surrounding the body part.07-09-2009

Footim Chau, Hong Kong CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120130066METHOD FOR PRECIPITATING A SOLUTE FROM A SOLUTION - A solute is precipitated from a solution of a solute, a solvent and a non-solvent by preparing the solutions and introducing the solution into a precipitation chamber contain a supercritical fluid.05-24-2012

Foo-Tim Chau, Kowloon HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090081805Method for finding active ingredients from chemical and biological systems - The present invention relates to a method for finding active ingredients/groups of constitutes from a multi-component system that are active as indicated by specific or a group of activity test. The method involves the use of a hyphenated instrument for determining the active ingredients.03-26-2009

Foo-Tim Chau, Hong Kong HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080319681Method of extracting qualitative and quantitative information from mixtures - The present invention relates to methods for extracting qualitative and quantitative information from natural ingredient mixtures, utilizing two or more data sets and newly developed chemometric method known as improved alternative moving window factor analysis (IAMWFA).12-25-2008

Hak Hon Chau, Hong Kong HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100315043FAULT TOLERANT MODULAR BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A modular battery management system for managing a plurality of batteries and driving a load includes a plurality of battery management control modules; a plurality of bi-directional voltage converter modules respectively connected to the batteries and connected to the battery management control modules, the bi-directional voltage converter modules being connected to each other in parallel; and a plurality of energy storage modules respectively connected with the bi-directional voltage converter modules in parallel and connected to the load. The bi-directional voltage converter modules are configured to transfer electric energy from the batteries to the load or from the energy storage modules to the batteries. The battery management control modules are configured to execute a predetermined program based on the state information of each battery and control the bi-directional voltage converter modules. The batteries, the bi-directional voltage converter modules, the energy storage modules, and the battery management control modules are arranged in a redundant topology so that if any one of the components fails, the other components resume the functions of the failing component.12-16-2010

Hing Kwai Chau, Hong Kong HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110098965TEMPERATURE DETECTION DEVICE - A temperature detection device includes a bottle having a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of a fluid within the bottle, and a station able to receive the bottle. The temperature sensor can be connected via electrical contacts by putting the bottle onto the station. The station includes a display device and power supply. The contacts on the station are mounted on a vertically movable biasing element, the contacts on the station can be moved from a first position in which the contacts are electrical isolated into a second position, wherein the contacts are connecting a calculation unit, the display device and the power supply. Preferably, the temperature detection device can be switched into operating mode by putting the filled bottle into the station. This connects the relevant units for measuring, calculating and displaying the temperature. The milk bottle can be separated from the thermistor and can be washed easily.04-28-2011

Joseph Lik-Hang Chau, Tainan City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100282296Solar Energy Module - A solar energy module is provided and includes a substrate comprising at least one light diffusion layer and a plurality of light guiding layers adjacent to the light diffusion layer, and solar chips disposed on the lateral surfaces of the substrate. Solar light enters the substrate and is diffused by the light diffusion layer, and the diffused solar light is reflected by an interface of the light diffusion layer and the light guiding layer and is collected by the solar chips. A part of the solar light enters the light guiding layers and is reflected by the interface of the light guiding layers, and the reflected light is collected by the solar chips.11-11-2010

Joyce Lai-Ching Chau, Calgary CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080276717Method to estimate pent values - The PENT value for a resin may be estimated within ±10% by determining the % of heat flow to melt a fraction of a polymer above or below a set point and comparing it to a graph or algorithm of PENT values related to the % of heat flow to melt entire sample for a number of resins made using the same catalyst system. In a similar manner one may estimate the process conditions to prepare a polymer having a target PENT value based on the conditions used to prepare the samples for the graph or algorithms. The invention provides a simple procedure that may be used at a manufacturing site to estimate PENT values.11-13-2008

Keung Chau, Quarry Bay CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100051844ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE - In an electromagnetic valve, a stator assembly includes an electrically energizable coil and a thin-walled core which receives and reciprocally supports an armature. The thin-walled core has a closed end and an open end, the open end being in fluid communication with a fluid flow passage within a valve member. The valve member reciprocates with the armature to control flow rate in the flow passage. A flange integral with the thin-walled core extends about the open end. A washer receives the thin-walled core and abuts the flange. The flange and the washer are received in a recess in the valve body and are permanently and sealingly fixed therein by a swaged joint in the valve body.03-04-2010

Keung Chau, Kwai Chung HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110114258TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE ADHESIVES - Multiple types of adhesives contained in separate containers are transferred from a supply of adhesives to a substrate. A first stamping pin is moved to a position of a first container containing a first adhesive, and the first adhesive is transferred with the first stamping pin from the first container to the substrate before bonding a first die onto the first adhesive. A second stamping pin is then moved to a position of a second container containing a second adhesive, and the second adhesive is transferred with the second stamping pin from the second container to the substrate before bonding a second die onto the second adhesive.05-19-2011

Kim-Hun Chau, Ajax CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080286480Method For Forming A Container With Improved Release Properties - A method of forming a container that has improved release properties for a viscous material configured to minimize residual material remaining in the container upon normal use thereof and also generally maintains the physical stability of a material in the container. The method includes applying a coating to a portion of the inner surfaces of a container in an amount effective to provide the improved release properties.11-20-2008

Laikwan Chau, Chiayi City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090130655Detection method using nanoaggregate-embedded beads and system thereof - The invention discloses a detection method using nanoaggregate-embedded beads and system thereof, which are characterized in that the nanoaggregate of Raman dye and metal nanoparticles is coated by an inorganic oxide to form a nanoaggregate-embedded bead, and which is then conjugated with a probe molecule to form a sensor bead. The Raman spectra of the product formed by binding of the sensor bead and an analyte in a sample is detected for determining whether the analyte exists in the sample. In embodiment, the pH of the solution of metal nanoparticles is controlled to keep at 10, and the concentration of the Raman dye is controlled to keep between 1×1005-21-2009
20110256578Detection method using nanoaggregate-embedded beads and system thereof - The invention discloses a detection method using nanoaggregate-embedded beads and system thereof, which are characterized in that the nanoaggregate of Raman dye and metal nanoparticles is coated by an inorganic oxide to form a nanoaggregate-embedded bead, and which is then conjugated with a probe molecule to form a sensor bead. The Raman spectra of the product formed by binding of the sensor bead and an analyte in a sample is detected for determining whether the analyte exists in the sample. In embodiment, the pH of the solution of metal nanoparticles is controlled to keep at 10, and the concentration of the Raman dye is controlled to keep between 1×1010-20-2011

Lai Man Chau, New Territories CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080239325Optical sensing methods and apparatus - A method of sensing movement or proximity of objects by optical reflection is provided. The method includes the steps of transmitting a train of optical pulses towards a destination, sensing optical pulses reflected from the destination, and sensing and evaluating movement or proximity characteristics of objects at the destination with reference to variation in pulse width between transmitted and reflected optical pulses.10-02-2008

Lai Man Chau, Shatin HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100033971HEAT-DISSIPATING REFLECTOR FOR LIGHTING DEVICE - A heat-dissipating reflector for a lighting device having a reflecting surface for reflecting light from a light emitting source of the lighting device, and a plurality of ventilation openings formed through the reflecting surface for dissipating heat generated by the light emitting source.02-11-2010

La-Kwan Chau, Chiayi City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110090506Self-referencing fiber-optic localized plasmon resonance sensing device and system thereof - The present invention discloses a self-referencing fiber-optic localized plasmon resonance sensing device and a system thereof. The self-referencing fiber-optic localized plasmon resonance sensing device comprises a reference optical fiber, a sensing optical fiber and a carrier. The reference optical fiber is modified with a first noble metal nanoparticle layer, and receives an incident light to generate a first localized plasmon resonance sensor signal. The sensing optical fiber is modified with a second noble metal nanoparticle layer. The second noble metal nanoparticle layer is further modified with a molecular or biological recognition unit, and receives the incident light to generate a second localized plasmon resonance sensor signal. The carrier is used for placement of the reference optical fiber and the sensing optical fiber. A processing unit is allowed to perform referencing on the second localized plasmon resonance sensor signal based on the first localized plasmon resonance sensor signal.04-21-2011

Lik-Hang Chau, Tainan City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090192255SILICA-POLYMERIC RESIN COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The disclosed is a silica-polymeric resin composite of blending the silicon dioxide nanoparticles in thermoplastic polymer and method for manufacturing the same, thereby improving its scratch-resistance. A thermoplastic polymer is dissolved in solvent to form a thermoplastic polymer solution. The polymer solution is evenly mixed with a silicon dioxide sol, and the solvent is then removed to complete the silica-polymeric resin composite. In the silica-polymeric resin composite, the silicon dioxide nanoparticles and the thermoplastic polymer have no chemical bonding therebetween, and the silicon dioxide nanoparticles are evenly dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer.07-30-2009

Ming Wai Chau, Hong Kong CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110101704Starter - A starter comprises: an electric motor with an enclosure; a gear train mounted to one end of the motor; and a switch module for controlling operation of the motor. The switch module has an enclosure. The enclosure of the switch module and the enclosure of the motor are integrally formed as a single housing.05-05-2011

Nguyet Trang Thanh Chau, Le Mans FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100331398DERIVES DU GOSSYPOL ET DE L'APOGOSSYPOL, LEURS PREPARATIONS ET LEURS APPLICTIONS - Gossypol and apogossypol derivatives of general formula (1), preparation thereof and use thereof.12-30-2010

Tak Seng Chau, Markham CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100145907Synchronization of Artifacts Across Different Domains - A method of synchronizing artifacts of a first domain with artifacts of a second domain is provided. The method includes: loading a first set of transformed artifacts and a first artifact map from a first domain into a second domain; generating an association model based on an evaluation of the first artifact map and a second artifact map; comparing a first transformed artifact of the first set of transformed artifacts with a second artifact of a second set of artifacts corresponding to the second artifact map based on the association model; determining differences based on the comparing; and selectively updating the second artifact map based on the differences.06-10-2010

Thoi-Dai Chau, Dombasle-Sur-Meurthe FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110318252Process for producing gas from mineral ore - Process for producing a gas from a mineral ore, and in particular from trona ore, said gas having a carbon dioxide concentration of more than 25 volume percents expressed on dry gas, and a quantity of volatile organic compounds of less than 700 mg per kilogram of generated carbon dioxide. The process comprises the steps of crushing the trona ore, introducing crushed trona in a rotary calcining drum with indirect heating, calcining the crushed trona in the calcining device, collecting the calcined trona from calcining device and collecting the gas generated by the trona ore calcination from calcining device in order to constitute the produced gas.12-29-2011

Ying Chau, Hong Kong CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100226971ULTRASOUND-ENHANCED INTRASCLERAL DELIVERY OF MACROMOLECULES - The present invention provides a novel system and method for transscleral delivery of therapeutic agents, including macromolecules, into a target site in intrascleral space using ultrasound. Advantageously, the present invention not only significantly enhances transscleral diffusivity of macromolecular therapeutic agents, but also causes little damages to ocular tissues and structure.09-09-2010

Yiu Chau Chau, Richmond Hill CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090065438FLUID MAGNETIC TREATMENT UNIT HAVING MOVING OR STATIONARY MAGNETS - A fluid magnetic treatment unit and treatment method are disclosed. Fluid flows through at least one annular magnet with direction of flow always perpendicular to the line of magnetic force generated by the annular magnet and closely along the surfaces of the annular magnet. The fluid flows in series, in parallel or any combination of in series and in parallel. The annular magnet may be a ring magnet, a disc magnet or a ring-shaped electromagnet. In order to maximize the magnetic treatment effect, the annular magnet is driven to spin in a direction preferable opposite to the direction of fluid flow.03-12-2009