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Chinh Thien Dao, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100006420 | INLINE INTERLAYER HEATER APPARATUS - An apparatus for making a magnetic recording medium, including a quartz lamp within a sputtering chamber to heat the medium between the application of layers and without disruption to the vacuum integrity of the sputtering system. A process using the apparatus for manufacturing the magnetic recording medium is also claimed. | 01-14-2010 |
Daniel Dao, Diamond Bar, CA US
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| 20090200906 | Oven rack assembly - A rack assembly for use in an oven includes a rack, a rack frame having a left bar, a right bar, and a rear bar, with the rack coupled to the left bar and the right bar. Each left bar and right bar has a front vertical section, a front horizontal section coupled to the front vertical section, a rear horizontal section coupled to the rear of the front horizontal section, and a rear vertical section that is coupled to the rear of the rear horizontal section. The front vertical section extends downwardly from the front of the front horizontal section, the rear vertical section extends upwardly from the rear of the rear horizontal section, the front horizontal section is disposed at a higher vertical level than the rear horizontal section, and the rear bar has opposite ends that are coupled to the rear vertical section of each of the left and right bars. | 08-13-2009 |
Davis S. Dao, San Jose, CA US
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| 20080258713 | MODULAR INTERFACE - An apparatus for interfacing a test head to a peripheral system is provided. The apparatus includes a first unit having a first connection member for providing electrical communication with the peripheral system, a second unit having a second connection member for providing electrical communication with the test system, and pivot members coupling the first unit and the second unit. The pivot members enable motion in the following sequence as one of the first and second unit moves towards the other: a) pivotal motion between the first connection member and the second connection member; and b) linear motion which decreases linear distance between the first connection member and the second connection member while maintaining respective contact surfaces of the first and second connection members in parallel. | 10-23-2008 |
Jeff Dao, San Mateo, CA US
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| 20110117121 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND INHIBITION OF PAIN - Methods and compositions for therapy of pain are provided. Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of two or more of an extract of | 05-19-2011 |
Jennifer Dao, Oak Park, CA US
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| 20100184763 | QUINOLONE BASED COMPOUNDS EXHIBITING, PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY, AND COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to new quinolone based compounds that exhibit prolyl hydroxylase inhibitory activity. This invention also relates to methods of increasing HIF levels or activity in a subject or treating a condition associated with HIF levels or activity in a subject by administering to the subject at least one quinolone based compound. This invention further involves assays for the detection of a hydroxyproline residue in a HW molecule. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100240610 | QUINOLONE BASED COMPOUNDS EXHIBITING PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY, AND COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to new quinolone based compounds that exhibit prolyl hydroxylase inhibitory activity. This invention also relates to methods of increasing HIF levels or activity in a subject or treating a condition associated with HIF levels or activity in a subject by administering to the subject at least one quinolone based compound. This invention further involves assays for the detection of a hydroxyproline residue in a HIF molecule. | 09-23-2010 |
Jimmy Dao, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100234872 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An occlusive coil delivery system includes a delivery wire having a distal end coupled to an occlusive device via an electrolytically severable junction, and an electrical contact secured to a proximal end of the delivery wire, which has a non-linear configuration so as to strengthen a mechanical connection with the electrical contact and/or increase electrical conductivity with the electrical contact over a linear configuration. The configuration may be, by way of non-limiting examples, a “U” shape, a spiral, a knot, or a twisted wire. The electrical contact is a conductive material that substantially envelopes the proximal end configuration of the delivery wire. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100268251 | DELIVERY WIRE FOR OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A delivery wire assembly for delivery of an occlusive device to a location in a patient's vasculature includes a delivery wire conduit having a proximal tubular portion coupled to a distal coil portion, the respective tubular and coil portions defining a conduit lumen, a plug at least partially seated in the conduit lumen and coupled to an interior surface of the coil portion so as to form a substantially fluid tight seal of the conduit lumen, and a core wire disposed in the conduit lumen, the core wire having a distal end extending through the plug and coupled to an occlusive device | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100268252 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery wire assembly for delivery of an occlusive device to a location in a patient's vasculature includes a delivery wire conduit having a proximal tubular portion coupled to a distal coil portion, the respective tubular and coil portions defining a conduit lumen. A core wire is disposed in the conduit lumen and having a distal end coupled to an occlusive device, wherein an elongate electrical contact body at least partially seated in the conduit lumen and coupled to a proximal end of the core wire, the electrical contact body and the proximal tubular portion forming a junction. A coil collar is disposed around the electrical contact body near the junction | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110046657 | Embolic Coil Introducer Catheter Locking Mechanisms - An embolic coil introducer system that may include a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis, an embolic coil at least partially disposed in the lumen of the catheter, and a wire for moving the embolic coil at least partially disposed in the lumen of the catheter, the wire having a first diameter along a proximal region of the wire, wherein the catheter includes a locking mechanism that provides a friction fit between the catheter and the wire to hold the wire secure relative to the catheter in a first position when no force is applied to the wire and wherein the friction fit may be overcome by the application of a force to the wire to allow the wire to move relative to the catheter. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110118772 | DELIVERY WIRE ASSEMBLY FOR OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A core wire of a delivery wire assembly for delivery of an occlusive device to a location in a patient's vasculature, includes a wire having a polyimide coating, with a polymer jacket disposed around the polyimide coating, and a hypotube disposed around the polymer jacket. The delivery wire assembly further comprises a delivery wire conduit including a coil disposed around the wire, wherein a proximal end of the coil is connected to a distal end of the hypotube. The polyimide coating may be enhanced with a nano-particle or micro-fiber ceramic, such as yttria-stabilized zirconia. | 05-19-2011 |
Jimmy D. Dao, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100228278 | EXPANDING VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE - This is a device for occluding a space within the body. In particular, the device comprises an expandable member, an inner member and one or more stop elements. The devices may be placed in a desired site within a mammal to facilitate the formation of an occlusion. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110213405 | VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES WITH ATTACHED POLYMER STRUCTURES - Disclosed herein are vaso-occlusive devices for forming occluding the vasculature of a patient. More particularly, disclosed herein are vaso-occlusive devices comprising at least one polymer structure and methods of making and using these devices. | 09-01-2011 |
Kim-Hien Dao, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20110059448 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING CANCER STEM CELL SELF-RENEWAL POTENTIAL - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for determining the self-renewal potential of a cancer stem cell (CSC) through analysis of the cross-talk between cell self-renewal pathways leading to deregulation and enhanced self-renewal of the CSC, or for predicting the drugability (susceptibility to a drug) of a CSC, and/or for predicting the progression of a cancer that corresponds to the CSC, the method comprising detecting and quantifying in CSCs one or more B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) family protein isoform(s) or transcripts (mRNAs, messages) encoding one or more Bcl-2 family protein(s) or protein isoform(s) thereof. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods to determine and measure the levels of Wnt, glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3 beta), glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha (GSK-3 alpha), and/or Sonic Hedgehog Homolog (SHH or Shh) family proteins and alternatively spliced transcripts (mRNAs), and Wnt, GSK3beta, GSK3alpha and/or Shh family protein and alternatively spliced transcript ratios in cancer cells, e.g., stem cells, e.g., CSCs, for diagnostic, drug discovery and prognostic purposes. | 03-10-2011 |
Philip P. Dao, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090117144 | Recombinant flu vaccines - The present invention provides compositions for use as vaccines against the influenza virus, and rapid methods of producing such compositions. The composition include i) at least one peptide derived from an influenza virus, wherein the peptide is fused to a capsid protein derived from a plant virus forming a recombinant capsid fusion peptide and ii) at least one isolated antigenic protein or protein fragment derived from a human or avian influenza virus. The isolated antigenic protein or protein fragment derived from the human or avian influenza virus can be conjugated to the surface of the recombinant capsid fusion peptide. | 05-07-2009 |
Quang Dao, Granada Hills, CA US
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| 20110314536 | System and Method for Testing Functionality of a Firewall - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for testing functionality of a firewall. The testing the functionality of the firewall can include a method. The method can include selecting a plurality of valid message types, generating a percentage of valid and invalid messages from the plurality of valid message types, transmitting the plurality of valid and invalid messages to the firewall, receiving an indication of the firewall's handling of valid and invalid messages based on the transmitted message, and determining the functionality of the firewall from the received indication. | 12-22-2011 |
Ritchie Dao, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090177310 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PROCESS PARAMETERS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - Methods and systems for adaptively controlling process parameters in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. An embodiment provides for gain scheduling of PID controllers across recipe steps. One embodiment provides a method for controlling a chuck temperature during a semiconductor manufacturing process, the method employing a first set of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) values in a PID controller to control the chuck temperature at a first setpoint in a first step of a process recipe and employing a second set of PID values in the PID controller to control the chuck temperature at a second setpoint, different than the first setpoint, in a second step of the process recipe. The methods and systems provide reduced controller response times where process parameter setpoint between steps of a process recipe span a wide range. | 07-09-2009 |
Stella Dao, Sacramento, CA US
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| 20080208116 | BREAST PUMP DEVICE WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREAST MILK RESERVOIR - The present invention is a compact and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere. The invention can be attached to a conventional electric or manual pump for active milk collection and also can be used without a pump for passive milk collection. Additionally, the invention can be used for collection of hand-expressed milk. The invention comprises a breast adaptor which, in an embodiment, has at one end a funnel-shaped inlet coupled to a reservoir, wherein when the breast is inserted into the breast adaptor, the breast milk is expressed into the reservoir through a unique valve assembly and the milk is stored in the reservoir until the device is removed and the collected milk emptied into a container. In an embodiment, the valve assembly is mounted concentrically on a second end of the breast adaptor. The valve assembly alternately opens and closes communication between the breast adaptor and the reservoir. The valve assembly further includes an overflow chamber and a baffle structure to prevent backflow of milk into the pump and associated vacuum or suction line. The invention, in an embodiment, also includes a unique connection apparatus that enables the vacuum hose of the disclosed breast milk collection device to be sealingly attached to a vacuum hose of varying sizes attached to a vacuum pump mechanism. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080262420 | Breast pump device with self-contained breast milk reservoir - The present invention is a compact and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere, or in another preferred embodiment, comprises a complete nursing brassiere and milk collection system. The invention can be attached to a regular electric pump or manual pump for active milk collection and also can be used without a pump for passive milk collection. The invention comprises a breast adaptor which is preferably a funnel-shaped inlet coupled to a reservoir, wherein when the breast is inserted into the breast adaptor, the expressed breast milk is expressed into the reservoir and is stored there until the device is removed and emptied. | 10-23-2008 |
Tam Dao, San Marcos, CA US
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| 20090158216 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SETTING UP A COMPUTER SYSTEM AT STARTUP - A graphical user interface (GUI) for setting up a computer system at startup. The GUI may include a first plurality of on-screen selectable icons, wherein each of the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons is associated with at least one respective setup procedure that when invoked causes a processor to execute an associated setup functionality. The GUI further includes a first visual indicator operable to identify one of the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons responsive to a user selection thereof. A second visual indicator may be used to identify a completion of a setup procedure associated with the user selection of the one of the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons. The GUI also includes a plurality of on-screen navigational icons for navigating through the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons, for canceling a selection and for exiting a startup user experience. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110107137 | System and method for providing automated support to electronic devices - A system and method for providing automated support services includes at least one electronic device that experiences an error condition. An error notification regarding the error condition is then provided to a support server. The support server assigns an error identifier to the error condition, and provides the error identifier to the electronic device. The support server also creates a solution map that associates the error identifier with a solution identifier corresponding to an effective solution for the detected error condition. A solution database is implemented to store the solution to the error condition. A solution manager of the electronic device may then utilize the error identifier to automatically identify, download, and install the solution from the solution database to thereby remedy the error condition. | 05-05-2011 |