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Chao-Min Cheng, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090233241Method of Optical Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Polymeric Structures With Out of Plane Profile Control - A method of optical fabrication comprises coating a substrate with a photocuring material, controlling the application of light to the photocuring material so as to control the intensity and pattern of the light both in-plane and out of plane, and developing the photocuring material.09-17-2009

Dong Cheng, Furlong, PA US

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20080221305Polynucleotides encoding novel adiponectin receptor variants - The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding human AdipoR2v1 polypeptides, mouse AdipoR2v1 polypeptides, human AdipoR3 polypeptides, human AdipoR2v2 polypeptides, human AdipoR3v1 polypeptides, rat AdipoR1 polypeptides, rat AdipoR2 polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these novel human AdipoR2v1 polypeptides, mouse AdipoR2v1 polypeptides, human AdipoR3 polypeptides, human AdipoR2v2 polypeptides, human AdipoR3v1 polypeptides, rat AdipoR1 polypeptides, rat AdipoR2 polypeptides, to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.09-11-2008

Patent applications by Dong Cheng, Furlong, PA US

Hansong Cheng, Allentown, PA US

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20090130466Deposition Of Metal Films On Diffusion Layers By Atomic Layer Deposition And Organometallic Precursor Complexes Therefor - Organometallic precursor complexes containing a metal and ligands containing electron withdrawing groups are disclosed. The complexes are adapted to undergo exothermic adsorption on a fully passivated diffusion barrier layer and on a metal layer deposited on the diffusion barrier layer and to undergo exothermic reduction on the diffusion barrier layer and the metal layer. The metal is preferably copper. Use of the complexes in atomic layer deposition is also disclosed.05-21-2009
20090136677Metal Complexes of Tridentate Beta-Ketoiminates - Metal-containing complexes of a tridentate beta-ketoiminate, one embodiment of which is represented by the structure:05-28-2009
20090136685Metal Complexes of Tridentate Beta-Ketoiminates - Metal-containing complexes of a tridentate beta-ketoiminate, one embodiment of which is represented by the structure:05-28-2009
20100009546Aminosilanes for Shallow Trench Isolation Films - The present invention is a process for spin-on deposition of a silicon dioxide-containing film under oxidative conditions for gap-filling in high aspect ratio features for shallow trench isolation used in memory and logic circuit-containing semiconductor substrates, such as silicon wafers having one or more integrated circuit structures contained thereon, comprising the steps of: 01-14-2010
20100038785Materials for Adhesion Enhancement of Copper Film on Diffusion Barriers - We have used the state-of-the-art computational chemistry techniques to identify adhesion promoting layer materials that provide good adhesion of copper seed layer to the adhesion promoting layer and the adhesion promoting layer to the barrier layer. We have identified factors responsible for providing good adhesion of copper layer on various metallic surfaces and circumstances under which agglomeration of copper film occur. Several promising adhesion promoting layer materials based on chromium alloys have been predicted to be able to significantly enhance the adhesion of copper films. Chromium containing complexes of a polydentate β-ketoiminate have been identified as chromium containing precursors to make the alloys with chromium.02-18-2010
20100041243Precursors for Depositing Silicon-containing Films and Methods for Making and Using Same - Aminosilane precursors for depositing silicon-containing films, and methods for depositing silicon-containing films from these aminosilane precursors, are described herein. In one embodiment, there is provided an aminosilane precursor for depositing silicon-containing film comprising the following formula (I):02-18-2010
20100304047Low Temperature Deposition of Silicon-Containing Films - This invention discloses the method of forming silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, silicon oxide, carbon-doped silicon nitride, carbon-doped silicon oxide and carbon-doped oxynitride films at low deposition temperatures. The silicon containing precursors used for the deposition are monochlorosilane (MCS) and monochloroalkylsilanes. The method is preferably carried out by using plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, and plasma enhanced cyclic chemical vapor deposition.12-02-2010

Patent applications by Hansong Cheng, Allentown, PA US

Huai N. Cheng, Avondale, PA US

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20090090478Selectivity improvement in oxygen delignification and bleaching of lignocellulose pulp using singlet oxygen - A process to enhance delignification or bleaching in chemical or mechanical pulps comprising generation of singlet oxygen as a separate step and subsequent transport of singlet oxygen to pulp to effect bleaching or brightening of the pulp.04-09-2009

Patent applications by Huai N. Cheng, Avondale, PA US

Jiping Cheng, State College, PA US

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20110016885REFRIGERATION DEVICES BASED ON POLAR-POLYMERS - Cooling devices (i.e., a heat exchanger) based on polymers which exhibits a temperature change upon application or removal of an electrical field or voltage are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for cooling using such polymers.01-27-2011

Shaoan Cheng, State College, PA US

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20080292912ELECTRODES AND METHODS FOR MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - Methods of improving a performance parameter of a microbial fuel cell are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include heating an electrode and exposing the heated electrode to ammonia gas to produce a treated electrode characterized by an increased positive surface charge on the electrode surface. Improved performance parameters include increased maximum power density, increased coulombic efficiency, increased volumetric power density and decreased microbial fuel cell operation time to achieve maximum power density11-27-2008
20090317882ELECTROMETHANOGENIC REACTOR AND PROCESSES FOR METHANE PRODUCTION - Increasing competition for fossil fuels, and the need to avoid release carbon dioxide from combustion of these fuels requires development of new and sustainable approaches for energy production and carbon capture. Biological processes for producing methane gas and capturing carbon from carbon dioxide are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include providing an electromethanogenic reactor having an anode, a cathode and a plurality of methanogenic microorganisms disposed on the cathode. Electrons and carbon dioxide are provided to the plurality of methanogenic microorganisms disposed on the cathode. The methanogenic microorganisms reduce the carbon dioxide to produce methane gas, even in the absence of hydrogen and/or organic carbon sources.12-24-2009
20100119920CATHODES FOR MICROBIAL ELECTROLYSIS CELLS AND MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - An apparatus is provided according to embodiments of the present invention which includes a reaction chamber having a wall defining an interior of the reaction chamber and an exterior of the reaction chamber; exoelectrogenic bacteria disposed in the interior of the reaction chamber; an aqueous medium having a pH in the range of 3-9, inclusive, the aqueous medium including an organic substrate oxidizable by exoelectrogenic bacteria and the medium disposed in the interior of the reaction chamber. An inventive apparatus further includes an anode at least partially contained within the interior of the reaction chamber; and a brush or mesh cathode including stainless steel, nickel or titanium, the cathode at least partially contained within the interior of the reaction chamber.05-13-2010
20100151279ELECTRODES AND METHODS FOR MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - Methods of improving a performance parameter of a microbial fuel cell are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include heating an electrode and exposing the heated electrode to ammonia gas to produce a treated electrode characterized by an increased positive surface charge on the electrode surface. Improved performance parameters include increased maximum power density, increased coulombic efficiency, increased volumetric power density and decreased microbial fuel cell operation time to achieve maximum power density06-17-2010

Patent applications by Shaoan Cheng, State College, PA US

Shu Guang (greg) Cheng, Lancaster, PA US

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20110244106METHOD OF MAKING STANDARD OF IDENTITY CREAM CHEESE THAT IS FLOWABLE AT REFRIGERATED TEMPERATURES - A method of producing a standard of identity cream cheese that is flowable at refrigerated temperatures is provided. The method includes providing freshly made or reheated standard of identity cream cheese at a temperature of at least about 150° F. The cream cheese is then cooled while at least intermittently shear mixing the cream cheese. At least some of the shear mixing is carried out while the cream cheese is at a temperature of 70° F. or greater. The flowable standard of identity cream cheese can be converted from a flowable state at refrigerated temperatures to a solid state at refrigerated temperatures by reheating the flowable standard of identity cream cheese to a temperature above 100° F., and cooling the cream cheese to refrigerated temperatures without mixing.10-06-2011

Xin Cheng, Wallingford, PA US

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20090221527TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to compounds that are allosteric inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor receptor I, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions thereof in the treatment of TNF-α mediated conditions.09-03-2009

Xuanhong Cheng, Bethlehem, PA US

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20110085166OPTO-FLUIDIC NANOPARTICLE DETECTION APPARATUS - Provided herein are new methods and apparatus for quantitative measurement and analysis of particles, including new apparatus systems to process and detect nanoparticles in suspension. By focusing a laser beam at the center of a reservoir, nanoparticles are concentrated by optical energy, and fluorescent intensity at the focal point of the laser is measured to quantify particle concentration in the reservoir. The techniques may be applied to the analysis of suspensions of nanoparticles, including natural particles (e.g., microorganisms including whole viruses, bacteria, animal cells, and proteins) and synthetic particles (e.g., colloidal latexes, paints, pigments, and metallic or semiconductor nanoparticles) for medical and industrial applications, among others.04-14-2011

Yea-Shun Cheng, Doylestown, PA US

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20080213920DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION DEVICE - The invention comprises a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample deposited on a first portion of the device for transport to a second portion of the device that is in fluid contact with the first portion. In specific embodiments, the device comprises a labeled conjugate comprising a binding member reactive with a first epitope of the analyte and a label comprising a gold colloid, preferably having a mean particle size of 50 nm to 100 nm. In further embodiments, the device comprises a capture component comprising polymerized streptavidin. The diagnostic device is particularly useful in the preparation of pregnancy test kits.09-04-2008
20100261293DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION DEVICE - The invention comprises a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample deposited on a first portion of the device for transport to a second portion of the device that is in fluid contact with the first portion. In specific embodiments, the device comprises a labeled conjugate comprising a binding member reactive with a first epitope of the analyte and a label comprising a gold colloid, preferably having a mean particle size of 50 nm to 100 nm. In further embodiments, the device comprises a capture component comprising polymerized streptavidin. The diagnostic device is particularly useful in the preparation of pregnancy test kits.10-14-2010
20100267166DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION DEVICE - The invention comprises a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample deposited on a first portion of the device for transport to a second portion of the device that is in fluid contact with the first portion. In specific embodiments, the device comprises a labeled conjugate comprising a binding member reactive with a first epitope of the analyte and a label comprising a gold colloid, preferably having a mean particle size of 50 nm to 100 nm. In further embodiments, the device comprises a capture component comprising polymerized streptavidin. The diagnostic device is particularly useful in the preparation of pregnancy test kits.10-21-2010

Yu Cheng, Harleysville, PA US