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Alexandra H. Chau, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090073439 | APPARATUS, COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL AND/OR MOLECULAR COMPOSITIONS OF CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUES IN ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - Exemplary apparatus and method can be provided for controlling at least one electro-magnetic radiation. For example, it is possible to rotate and/or translate at least one optical waveguide. At least one of the optical waveguide(s) can receive a first radiation at a first wavelength and transmit the first radiation to at least one sample. Such optical waveguide and/or another optical waveguide may receive a second radiation at a second wavelength that is different from the first wavelength. For example, the second radiation may be produced based on an inelastic scattering of the first radiation. In addition, exemplary apparatus and method can be provided which can also be used to receive data associated with the second radiation, determine at least one characteristic of the at least one sample based on the data, and generate the image and/or the map of a portion of the arterial sample based on the at least one characteristic. Further, exemplary computer-accessible medium can be provided which includes a software arrangement thereon. When a processing arrangement executes the software arrangement, the processing arrangement is configured to modify at least one characteristic of an arrangement using certain procedures. These exemplary procedures include simulating at least one electro-magnetic radiation provided into and out of the arrangement, simulating an inelastic scattering radiation from at least one simulated sample, receiving the simulated inelastic scattering radiation into and out of the simulated arrangement, and determining a simulated characteristic of the simulated arrangement as a function of the simulated inelastic scattering radiation. | 03-19-2009 |
Bill Chau, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20080208752 | Content communication and purchase using a computer-based media component - Content communication and purchases using a computer-based media component are described. A tuner component can individually interact with client components, where each communication of content may be varied or configured independent of interactions with other client components. Additionally, content can be purchased using the computer-based media component, where the purchase and/or presentation of the content may utilize the computer-based media component and/or coupled client components. | 08-28-2008 |
Carolyn K. Chau, Carnation, WA US
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| 20090300047 | AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNING DATA BINDINGS IN VISUAL DESIGNERS - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for automatically assigning data bindings to data sources and data sets in the design surface of visual designers. A user selection is received to insert a data element into a data region on a design surface. When there is just one data source and one data set defined in the design surface, a list of fields from the one data set is displayed in a user-selectable list, and the data set is automatically assigned to the data element based upon the selected field. As the user interacts with the design surface to insert additional data elements, the additional data elements are automatically assigned to the previously-utilized data source and data set, and a list of fields from the automatically assigned data set is displayed in a user-selectable list. This saves the user from having to select a desired data set and desired data source. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090300524 | AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNING DATA BINDINGS IN VISUAL DESIGNERS - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for automatically assigning data bindings to data sources and data sets in the design surface of visual designers. A user selection is received to insert a data element into a data region on a design surface. When there is just one data source and one data set defined in the design surface, a list of fields from the one data set is displayed in a user-selectable list, and the data set is automatically assigned to the data element based upon the selected field. As the user interacts with the design surface to insert additional data elements, the additional data elements are automatically assigned to the previously-utilized data source and data set, and a list of fields from the automatically assigned data set is displayed in a user-selectable list. This saves the user from having to select a desired data set and desired data source. | 12-03-2009 |
Carolyn Khanh Chau, Redmond, WA US
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| 20120066267 | AUTOMATIC LAYOUT DERIVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments are directed to determining a data insertion point in a data layout based on relative cardinalities between data objects and to determining a data insertion point in a data layout based on defined hierarchies between data objects. In an embodiment, a computer system receives a user input indicating that an additional portion of information is to be added to an existing data layout which includes multiple different data objects. The computer system accesses the data objects to determine relative cardinalities between the data objects in the data layout. The computer system determines an optimal data insertion point for inserting the additional portion of information based on the determined relative cardinalities between the data objects. The computer system also inserts the additional portion of information in the existing data layout at the determined optimal data insertion point. | 03-15-2012 |
Chieh-Chun Chau, Victor, NY US
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| 20090067760 | BAGS HAVING ODOR MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES - Bags or liners having incorporated therein an effective amount of odor management agents including a counteractant agent, a neutralizing agent and optionally, a masking agent, whereby the odor management agent imparts no perceptible scent to the bags or liners, such that the bags or liners are substantially free of fragrance while the odor management agent reduces malodor emanating from products disposed within the bag. Further, the invention is drawn to web materials for use in forming the bags or liners having odor management agents. The odor management agent is disposed within the bag or dispersed substantially uniformly throughout the web. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090155508 | Encapsulated Activated Carbon and the Preparation Thereof - The present invention relates to encapsulated activated carbon and a method of preparing the same to protect the structure of the activated carbon and preserve the odor absorbing capability of the activated carbon particles. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a method of forming a polymer substrate upon melt processing comprising providing a first master batch of activated carbon particles that are at least partially encapsulated with a non-water soluble amorphous polymer, providing a matrix polymer, mixing the first master batch with the matrix polymer to form a mixture, and extruding the mixture to form a polymer substrate. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100255231 | OXYGEN SCAVENGING FILMS - A well dispersed oxygen scavenging particulate compounded in a polymer matrix. The oxygen scavenging formulation consists of iron powder with a mean particle sizes within 1-25 um and pre-coated with at least one or more activating and acidifying powdered compounds, usually in the form of solid organic and inorganic salts of alkaline and alkaline earth metals such as sodium chloride and sodium bisulfate. The pre-coated iron particulate is dispersed into a polymer resin by using a conventional melt processing method such as twin-screw extrusion. The oxygen scavenging compound is mixed with polymer pellets in the solid state prior to melting. The polymer resin pellets and the coated iron powder are preferably treated with a surfactant in the dry state to help dispersing the iron/salt powder with the resin pellets. The melt extruded compounds are pelletized and kept in the dry state to prevent premature activation. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100282633 | LAMINATED AND THERMOFORMED ARTICLES CONTAINING OXYGEN SCAVENGER - A well dispersed oxygen scavenging particulate compounded in a polymer matrix. The oxygen scavenging formulation consists of iron powder with a mean particle sizes within 1-25 um and pre-coated with at least one or more activating and acidifying powdered compounds, usually in the form of solid organic and inorganic salts of alkaline and alkaline earth metals such as sodium chloride and sodium bisulfate. The pre-coated iron particulate is dispersed into a polymer resin by using a conventional melt processing method such as twin-screw extrusion. The oxygen scavenging compound is mixed with polymer pellets in the solid state prior to melting. The polymer resin pellets and the coated iron powder are preferably treated with a surfactant in the dry state to help dispersing the iron/salt powder with the resin pellets. The melt extruded compounds are pelletized and kept in the dry state to prevent premature activation. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110217430 | THERMOPLASTIC AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER FOAMS CONTAINING OXYGEN SCAVENGER - The invention relates to an oxygen scavenging material comprising an oxygen scavenger disbursed in a low density foam, wherein the oxygen scavenger has a particle size of less than 25 μm. In another embodiment the invention relates to a product package comprising a foam tray, product in the tray, and a polymer cover surrounding the meat and tray, wherein the foam tray comprises an oxygen scavenging material, wherein the oxygen scavenging material comprises an oxygen scavenger disbursed in the foam and wherein the oxygen scavenger has a particle size of less than 25 μm. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110243483 | OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life package comprising a material for human ingestion that degrades by oxidation, comprising an oxygen scavenger comprising a transition metal oxygen scavenger, a container substantially impervious to oxygen, wherein the container has a filter suspended in the container, the filter holds the material for human ingestion, and the container also holds the oxygen scavenger. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244085 | OXYGEN, WATER VAPOR, AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life single portion package including a container having therein a material for mammal ingestion that degrades by exposure to oxygen, water vapor, or carbon dioxide, an absorber selected from at least one of a carbon dioxide absorber, water vapor absorber, and oxygen scavenger wherein the container is substantially impervious to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110278499 | CONTROLLED RELEASE OF WATER TO AN OXYGEN SCAVENGER - The invention provides an article for oxygen absorption comprising a container containing a water-soluble ion source, an water activated oxygen scavenger, and a rupturable canister of hydrated polymer. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281125 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER ARTICLES CONTAINING OXYGEN SCAVENGER - The invention provides a biodegradable oxygen absorbing plastic comprising a biodegradable substrate a sufficient concentration of reduced iron particles to adsorb oxygen in significant quantities and reduce the deformation temperature of the substrate substantially below the deformation temperature without iron particles present. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120015081 | OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life package comprising a material for mammal ingestion that degrades by oxidation, comprising an oxygen scavenger comprising a transition metal oxygen scavenger, a container substantially impervious to oxygen, wherein the container has a filter suspended in the container, the filter holds the material for mammal ingestion, and the container also holds the oxygen scavenger. | 01-19-2012 |
Chiu Chau, Edison, NJ US
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| 20090312198 | Controlled evaporation, temperature control and packaging for optical inspection of biological samples - Controlling humidity at the surface of a solution containing analyte and ligand, e.g., for an assay, is disclosed, wherein the control of the humidity induces evaporative stirring in the solution to bring analyte and ligand into contact more quickly than when using diffusion. An oven which blows air in a controlled stream across slides, with wells containing reagent and analyte, is disclosed. Also disclosed is optical tape which can replace a conventional glass coverslip used for viewing of the reaction results. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100267578 | PROBE DENSITY SELF-CONSIDERATIONS AND ELONGATION OF COMPLEMENTARY LOOPED PROBES WHERE PROBES ARE ATTACHED TO A SOLID PHASE - In a multiplexed assay method carried out in solution, wherein the solution contains nucleic acid targets and, wherein several different types of oligonucleotide probes, each type having a different sequence in a region designated as a target binding domain, are used to detect the nucleic acid targets, said assay method including a method for increasing the effective concentration of the nucleic acid targets at the surface of a bead to which the oligonucleotide probes are bound, by one or more of the following steps: | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110184655 | NUMBER CODING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF SUBTYPES OF CODED TYPES OF SOLID PHASE CARRIERS - Disclosed is number coding of pairs (“doublets”) or small sets (“multiplets”) of solid phase carriers which provides distinguishable subtypes of a given type of such carriers, where each carrier type is distinguishable on the bases of a different code. Such number coding is useful for augmenting a coding system, such as a color code, and thereby effectively multiplying the number of “colors” (distinguishable sub-types). It can be applied, for example, to determine whether a sample is homozygous or heterozygous at a number of different sites for one of two different alleles, where the same color code is applied for each of the two alleles, and the alleles with the same color code are distinguished by knowing how many carriers are associated with molecules which detect each different allele. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110223589 | Solid Phase Nucleic Acid Extraction From Leukoreduced Blood - Products for and a method of capturing and storing nucleic acid from leukoreduced patient blood, where the products capture sufficient quantities for use in PCR and analysis of nucleic acid, are described. The products are made by heating a mixture of magnetic beads, silica particles, alkyl silicate (e.g., Silbond 4, Silbond Corp., Weston, Mich.) and polyethylene resin particles. The quantity of nucleic acid adsorbed by the product is controlled by the surface area of silica available for binding to nucleic acid, which in turn is controlled by: the overall volume of the product, the ratio of the volume of polyethylene resin particles to the volumes of silica particles and alkyl silicate; and the sizes of silica particles (smaller particles have a larger surface area per unit volume). | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110251093 | ANALYSIS, SECURE ACCESS TO, AND TRANSMISSION OF ARRAY IMAGES - Systems and methods are provided the autocentering, autofocusing, acquiring, decoding, aligning, analyzing and exchanging among various parties, images, where the images are of arrays of signals associated with ligand-receptor interactions, and more particularly, ligand-receptor interactions where a multitude of receptors are associated with microparticles or microbeads. The beads are encoded to indicate the identity of the receptor attached, and therefore, an assay image and a decoding image are aligned to effect the decoding. The images or data extracted from such images can be exchanged between de-centralized assay locations and a centralized location where the data are analyzed to indicate assay results. Access to data can be restricted to authorized parties in possession of certain coding information, so as to preserve confidentiality. | 10-13-2011 |
Chiu W. Chau, Edison, NJ US
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| 20080241936 | Multianalyte Molecular Analysis Using Application-Specific Random Particle Arrays - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for the application of a particle array in bioassay format to perform qualitative and/or quantitative molecular interaction analysis between two classes of molecules (an analyte and a binding agent). The methods and apparatus disclosed herein permit the determination of the presence or absence of association, the strength of association, and/or the rate of association and dissociation governing the binding interactions between the binding agents and the analyte molecules. The present invention is especially useful for performing multiplexed (parallel) assays for qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of binding interactions of a number of analyte molecules in a sample. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110223588 | Solid Phase Nucleic Acid Extraction From Small Sample Volumes, and Release of Controlled Quantities - Products for and a method of capturing and storing nucleic acid from patient blood, plants or other samples (e.g., purified DNA or RNA), for use in analysis of nucleic acid are described. The products are made by heating a mixture of magnetic beads, silica particles, alkyl silicate (e.g., Silbond 4, Silbond Corp., Weston Mich.) and polyethylene resin particles. The quantity of nucleic acid adsorbed by the product is controlled by the surface area of silica available for binding to nucleic acid, which in turn is controlled by: the overall volume of the product, the ratio of the volume of polyethylene resin particles to the volumes of silica particles and alkyl silicate; and the sizes of silica particles (smaller particles have a larger surface area per unit volume). Controlling and limiting of the amount of nucleic acid captured by the product avoids the disadvantages associated with excess DNA/RNA for PCR amplification. | 09-15-2011 |
Chiu Wo Chau, Edison, NJ US
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| 20110098201 | Arrays of microparticles and methods of preparation thereof - This invention provides high unit density arrays of microparticles and methods of assembling such arrays. The microparticles in the arrays may be functionalized with chemical or biological entities specific to a given target analyte. The high unit density arrays of this invention are formed on chips which may be combined to form multichip arrays according to the methods described herein. The chips and/or multichip arrays of this invention are useful for chemical and biological assays. | 04-28-2011 |
Christopher Yim Chau, Pharr, TX US
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| 20100324466 | Multi-port fluid access device and method - The invention provides a multi-port fluid access device for medical use, such as in a blood-flow circuit during dialysis. The device has a main tubular body and a needle access port and a needleless access port located at positions axially offset from each other. Each port has a tubular body with a septum sealing the passageway to the main fluid channel of the main tubular body. Alongside the main tubular body are members providing finger-gripping surfaces at or near the axial position of the needle access port. There is also a needle shield located between the finger gripping surfaces and the needle access port. Use of the device permits either or both of needle access and needleless access to a patient's blood during dialysis. | 12-23-2010 |
Chung-Nin Chau, Sayre, PA US
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| 20090134769 | PHOSPHOR BLEND FOR A COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP AND LAMP CONTAINING SAME - A phosphor blend for a compact fluorescent lamp is described wherein the phosphor blend comprises a green-emitting Tb | 05-28-2009 |
David Chau, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20110103438 | FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECT PATTERN ON SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to fabricate a metal interconnect. A first metal trace is printed on a die attached to a substrate or a cavity of a heat spreader in a package to electrically connect the first metal trace to a power contact in the substrate. A device is mounted on the first metal trace. The device receives power from the substrate when the package is powered. | 05-05-2011 |
David Chau, White River Junction, VT US
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| 20090291939 | Treating Alcohol And Or Substance Abuse By Antagonizing Alpha 2 Adrenergic Receptors With Weak Dopamine Blocking - Certain atypical antipsychotic medications (particularly clozapine) or combinations of medications are useful to treat alcohol or other substance abuse, particularly in the general (non-schizophrenic) population. Generally stated, one aspect of the invention features a method of treating a patient suffering from alcohol or other substance abuse by administering to the patient medication effective to rectify an abuse-associated dysfunction in the DA-mediated brain reward circuit. A second aspect of the invention features administering medication that strongly antagonizes α2 andrenergic receptors and weakly antagonizes dopamine D2 receptors. Preferably, the ratio of α2 receptor blockade to D2 | 11-26-2009 |
David S. Chau, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20090109619 | METHOD APPARATUS FOR COOLING SYSTEM HAVING AN S-SHAPED AIR FLOW PATH FOR USE IN A CHASSIS - A method and apparatus cooling a chassis. The apparatus includes a telecommunication shelf structure or chassis ( | 04-30-2009 |
David Wing Chau, Slingerlands, NY US
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| 20080288183 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ENERGY SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A method for estimating an amount of damage sustained by a component operating in an energy system includes generating a transfer function that is dependent upon at least one operating condition of the component, receiving data from at least one sensor coupled to the component, wherein the data relates to the at least one operating condition of the component, inputting the received data into the transfer function to calculate at least one of a crack-initiation time and a crack propagation for the at least one critical region, and recording at least one of the crack-initiation time and the crack propagation on a memory storage device. | 11-20-2008 |
Dennis W. Chau, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100328306 | LARGE FORMAT HIGH RESOLUTION INTERACTIVE DISPLAY - An interactive display device of a preferred embodiment includes a display surface and a touch interface associated with the display surface. A first LCD layer generates a dynamic parallax barrier and a second LCD layer generates stereoscopic images in cooperation with the first LCD layer. A light source backlights the first and second LCD layers. A preferred method for controlling an interactive stereoscopic display device provides two-dimensional content to be displayed by the second LCD layer, three-dimensional content to be displayed by the second LCD layer, and generates a description that overlays two-dimensional content to be rendered monoscopically onto three-dimensional content to be rendered stereoscopically. Parallax barrier content is displayed on the first LCD layer. A preferred method for displaying images overlays monoscopic and stereoscopic image data into combined image data and displays the combined image data to the second LCD layer. Dynamic parallax barriers are displayed on the first LCD layer in cooperation with the second LCD layer. User interaction with the display device is sensed, and the combined image data is altered in response to user interaction. | 12-30-2010 |
Dinh Le Mary Chau, Waltham, MA US
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| 20120076729 | METHODS OF TREATING CANCERS - The present application describes methods for treating and/or preventing cancer or a cancer symptom, e.g., AMPK-related cancers, in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an FGF, e.g., FGF21, or an FGF agonist, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. | 03-29-2012 |
Fongching Kevin Chau, Madison, WI US
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| 20110280844 | HEPATOCYTE PRODUCTION BY FORWARD PROGRAMMING - The invention generally features methods for providing hepatocytes from a variety of cell sources, particularly pluripotent stem cells, therapeutic compositions featuring such cells, and methods of using them for the treatment of subjects. | 11-17-2011 |
Han H. Chau, Portland, OR US
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| 20090172280 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAST STATE MODIFICATION OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - A method is provided for reducing the number of writes in a non-volatile memory ( | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090276586 | Wrap-around sequence numbers for recovering from power-fall in non-volatile memory - Incrementing sequence numbers in the metadata of non-volatile memory is used in the event of a resume from power fail to determine which data in the memory is current and valid, and which data is not. To reduce the amount of metadata space consumed by these sequence numbers, the numbers are permitted to be small enough to wrap around when the maximum value is reached. Two different techniques are disclosed to keep this wrap around condition from causing ambiguity in the relative values of the sequence numbers. | 11-05-2009 |
Hoyuen Chau, Redmond, WA US
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| 20110292792 | Applying Policies to Schedule Network Bandwidth Among Virtual Machines - Computerized methods, systems, and computer-storage media for allowing virtual machines (VMs) residing on a common physical node to fairly share network bandwidth are provided. Restrictions on resource consumption are implemented to ameliorate stressing the network bandwidth or adversely affecting the quality of service (QoS) guaranteed to tenants of the physical node. The restrictions involves providing a scheduler that dynamically controls networking bandwidth allocated to each of the VMs as a function of QoS policies. These QoS policies are enforced by controlling a volume of traffic being sent from the VMs. Controlling traffic includes depositing tokens into token-bucket queues assigned to the VMs, respectively. The tokens are consumed as packets pass through the token-bucket queues. Upon consumption, packets are held until sufficient tokens are reloaded to the token-bucket queues. | 12-01-2011 |
Ho-Yuen Chau, Redmond, WA US
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| 20110225458 | GENERATING A DEBUGGABLE DUMP FILE FOR AN OPERATING SYSTEM KERNEL AND HYPERVISOR - Cloud computing platforms having computer-readable media that perform methods to generate debuggable dump files are provided. The cloud computing platform includes server devices running operating system kernels. Optionally, the server may include a hypervisor. The operating system kernel receives a command to generate a debuggable dump file. In response, the operating system estimates memory requires to store the requested memory pages, allocates an appropriately sized buffer, and freezes computation. A hypervisor is present and if its memory pages are requested, the hypervisor freezes its computation. The hypervisor stores its memory pages in the buffer and resumes computation. The operating system kernel stores its pages to the buffer in priority order and resumes its computation. The contents of the buffer are written out as a debuggable dump file. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110225459 | GENERATING A DEBUGGABLE DUMP FILE FOR A VIRTUAL MACHINE - Cloud computing platforms having computer-readable media that perform methods to generate debuggable dump files are provided. The cloud computing platform includes at least one server having a host virtual machine, guest virtual machine, and hypervisor. The host virtual machine receives a command to generate the debuggable dump file. In response, it suspends all virtual processors executing on the guest virtual machine. The memory pages of the suspended virtual machine are written into a debuggable dump file, and the suspended processors are resumed at an appropriate time. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeremy C. Chau, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100169770 | INPUT METHOD EDITOR HAVING A SECONDARY LANGUAGE MODE - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which an input method editor receives a mode control input and determines a language mode based on the mode control input. Upon receiving composition inputs, the input method editor interprets the composition input based on the determined language mode. | 07-01-2010 |
Joyce Chau, Germantown, MD US
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| 20120030555 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC NORMALIZATION OF TERMINAL SOURCE EXCEL FILES - A system and method are disclosed for providing dynamic normalization of terminal source Excel files. Embodiments of the system and method automatically, continually and non-destructively transform terminal source Excel files from formats that are simple to use by end users into a format that is optimized for automated analysis. Embodiments of the system and method enable businesses to efficiently and effectively analyze corporate data stored and/or managed in Microsoft Excel. | 02-02-2012 |
Kevin Chau, Andover, MA US
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| 20090230521 | Stress Mitigation in Packaged Microchips - A packaged microchip has a lead frame with a die directly contacting at least a single, contiguous portion of the lead frame. The portion of the lead frame has a top surface forming a concavity and contacting the die. The packaged microchip also has mold material substantially encapsulating part of the top surface of the portion of the lead frame. | 09-17-2009 |
Khe Van Chau, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100052215 | Radio Frequency Identification Device for Plastic Container and Method of Manufacture of Same - The subject invention pertains to a method and system for identifying goods contained within a container. In an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a plastic container with an embedded RFID tag is provided. In an embodiment, a system includes a plastic container and plastic substrate, with an RFID tag disposed on the substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate can be embedded in a surface of the plastic container. In a further specific embodiment, the substrate can be a label used for in-mold labeling. Such a label can provide the labeling, or markings, for the container. Labeling the container and embedding an RFID tag during the same injection step can save time and costs. | 03-04-2010 |
Kim K. Chau, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120055820 | GOLF BAGS WITH RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF BAGS - Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed. | 03-08-2012 |
Kim K. Chau, Anthem, AZ US
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| 20120055819 | GOLF BAGS WITH RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF BAGS - Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed. | 03-08-2012 |
Kok Wai Chau, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20100299716 | Model Based Multi-Tier Authentication - Authentication is widely used to protect consumer data and computing services, such as email, document storage, and online banking. Current authentication models, such as those employed by online identity providers, may have limited options and configurations for authentication schemes. Accordingly, as provided herein, a model based authentication scheme may be configured based upon a policy and/or an authentication mechanism list. The policy may define the target resource, a user, a group the user belongs to, devices used to connect to the target resource, a service owning the target resource, etc. The authentication mechanism list may comprise predefined authentication mechanisms and/or user plug-in authentication mechanisms (e.g., user created authentication mechanism). Once the authentication scheme is configured, it may be enforced upon authentication requests from a user. Feedback may be provided to the user based upon patterns of usage of the target resource. | 11-25-2010 |
Kurt H. Chau, Libertyville, IL US
Lee C. Chau, Livingston, NJ US
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| 20090119194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING A SECURED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION USING AN ALTERNATE SHIPPING ADDRESS - The disclosed system enables merchants to ship products to a predefined address that may or may not be an account holder's billing address. The account holder may define one or more alias identifiers that correspond to a predefined shipping address. The predefined shipping address is stored with a corresponding alias identifier. A merchant order form includes a field to accept an alias identifier, such that when the order form is submitted to the merchant and the merchant prepares a purchase authorization request, the alias identifier is included in the request. The credit account issuer receives the payment authorization request and extracts the alias identifier, which is used to locate a matching stored alias identifier. A shipping address corresponding to the stored alias identifier is retrieved and returned to the merchant with an authorization message. | 05-07-2009 |
Minh Chau, Carrollton, TX US
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| 20090267638 | Apparatus, System and Method of Power State Control - An apparatus, system and method for asynchronously reducing power in a power domain. In one embodiment, the method includes: (1) receiving a sleep command for the power domain, (2) receiving, upon receiving the sleep command, an affirmative retention status signal denoting that a retention area in the power domain has stored data, (3) receiving, upon receiving the sleep command, an affirmative isolation status signal that denotes that an isolation of the power domain has occurred and (4) providing a power domain off command to the power domain upon receiving at least the sleep command, the affirmative status retention signal and the affirmative status isolation signal. In another embodiment, multiple enable signals are employed to generate a “glitch-free” control for a power switch. | 10-29-2009 |
Minh Trang Chau, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20090013775 | DOWNHOLE TOOL SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for determining forces on a downhole drilling tool is provided. The downhole tool is provided with a drill collar operatively connectable to the drilling tool, and a sensor mounted about the drill collar. The sensor is adapted to measure deformation of the drill collar whereby forces on the drilling tool are determined. The sensor may be part of a force measurement system, a strain gauge system or a drilling jar system. The drill collar is adapted to magnify and/or isolate the deformation applied to the drill string. | 01-15-2009 |
Paul W. Chau, Natick, MA US
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| 20100223403 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD INTERFACE DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE MODES OF OPERATION - An integrated circuit (IC) card interface device with multiple modes of operation allows communications with numerous IC cards, including smart cards. An interface device according to the present invention can be used several different ways, including: connected to a host device (such as a person computer); in a standalone configuration; and as a flexible platform upon which future applications can be based, since it can be easily reprogrammed and upgraded. The interface device can contain an application engine and an I/O module, providing a flexible architecture and allowing several different operating modes. In connected mode, the interface device can, for example, be connected to a PC to enable the use of smart cards in secure applications. In standalone mode, the interface device can provide information about smart cards with which it interfaces. Programming mode enables the host device or the smart card itself to update or upgrade the programs available within the interface device. When being updated or upgraded, the source of the programming can be from a host device or from the smart card, adding further flexibility to the use of such an interface device. | 09-02-2010 |
Roberts S. Chau, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20080237573 | Mechanism for forming a remote delta doping layer of a quantum well structure - A method of fabricating a quantum well device includes forming a diffusion barrier on sides of a delta layer of a quantum well to confine dopants to the quantum well. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080237675 | Capacitor, method of increasing a capacitance area of same, and system containing same - A capacitor includes a substrate ( | 10-02-2008 |
Terry Chau, Newton, MA US
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| 20090118998 | Flight Tracking Display Systems and Methods - A computer-based method of displaying real time flight information for aircraft. includes retrieving data previously stored for which there is real time flight information and causing display, on a screen of a client computing device, automatically and repetitively of a plurality of views of a geographic map. Such views collectively display all viewable flights in a pre-specified category. The embodiment additionally includes causing display simultaneously on the screen of the client computing device, with the geographic map, of a list of flights in the pre-specified category. The list scrolls automatically at least to the extent necessary to cause repetitive display of the entire list. Additionally, contents of the list are coordinated with each of the views. | 05-07-2009 |
Thyna Chau, Oakdale, MN US
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| 20080288046 | Method of Attaching Radiopaque Markers to Intraluminal Medical Devices, and Devices Formed Using the Same - A method of attaching radiopaque markers to an intraluminal medical device frame formed from a shape memory metal or alloy thereof, the process conducted during the shape recovery process of said shape memory metal or alloy thereof. | 11-20-2008 |
Tina H. Chau, Fairfax, VA US
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| 20110225115 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE GATHERING - Systems and methods (e.g., utilities) for use in providing automated, lightweight collection of online, open source data which may be content-based to reduce website source bias. In one aspect, a utility is disclosed for use in extracting content of interest from at least one website or other online data source (e.g., where the extracted content can be used in a subsequent search query). In other aspects, utilities are disclosed that are operable to perform various types of analyses on such extracted content and present graphical representations of such analyses on a display of a client device. | 09-15-2011 |
Vincent Chau, Hershey, PA US
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| 20100092998 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO E3 RING-E2 FUSION PROTEINS - Compositions are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include an isolated fusion protein including an E3 protein RING motif bonded to an UCE E2 protein. In preferred embodiments, the C-terminus of the E3 protein RING motif is bonded to the N-terminus of the UCE E2 protein by an intervening peptide linker. Optionally, the peptide linker is 5-50 amino acids. Preferred is a peptide linker of 15-20 amino acids. Methods of identifying ubiquitylation modulators are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include contacting an isolated fusion protein including an E3 protein RING motif bonded to an UCE E2 protein with a ubiquitylation substrate in the presence of a test substance. Ubiquitylation of the ubiquitylation substrate is then detected to determine the effect of the test substance on ubiquitylation of the ubiquitylation substrate. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100210035 | HUMAN PROTEINS RESPONSIBLE FOR NEDD8 ACTIVATION AND CONJUGATION - The invention relates to covalent modification of proteins through their conjugation with other proteins. More particularly, the invention relates to the modulation of such conjugation involving the protein NEDD8. The invention provides compositions and methods for detecting and/or modulating the activation and/or conjugation of NEDD8, as well as compositions and methods for discovering molecules which are useful in detecting and/or modulating the activation and/or conjugation of NEDD8. The present invention arises from the purification and characterization of novel NEDD8 activating and conjugating enzymes. | 08-19-2010 |
Wai Chau, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20100192963 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR SMOKERS - A multi-functional accessory for smokers includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a base stand. The second compartment is configured to a bottom portion of the first compartment, and the base stand is rotatably coupled to a bottom portion of the second compartment. The first compartment includes a top closable opening having a narrow passage portion. The first compartment is capable of receiving burnt articles through the top closable opening. Further, the narrow passage portion is capable of providing a support for holding a lit article. The second compartment includes a slidable member for receiving articles. Furthermore, the base stand is capable of being rotated to provide a support for placing the multi-functional accessory on a surface. | 08-05-2010 |
Wayne P. Chau, New York, NY US
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| 20090210314 | System and method for purchasing game and lottery tickets - A system and method for buying tickets for games or lotteries in which a seller receives predicted game or lottery outcome data communicated from a buyer over a communication path. The seller generates a printed ticket based on the received outcome data and the seller transfers the printed ticket to a custodian that holds the printed ticket on behalf of the buyer. The custodian transmits data relating to the printed ticket to the buyer over the communication path and notifies the buyer if the printed ticket corresponds to an actual game or lottery outcome. | 08-20-2009 |