Ding, US
Amy X. Ding, Wilmington, DE US
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20100120714 | SUBSTITUTED BENZENE FUNGICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 05-13-2010 |
20110045101 | FUNGICIDAL SUBSTITUTED AZOLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 02-24-2011 |
20120283216 | FUNGICIDAL 2-(BICYCLIC ARYLOXY)CARBOXAMIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 11-08-2012 |
20130143940 | FUNGICIDAL PYRAZOLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1 and Formula 1A including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 06-06-2013 |
20140221448 | FUNGICIDAL PYRAZOLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1 and Formula 1A including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 08-07-2014 |
20140323436 | SUBSTITUTED BENZENE FUNGICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 10-30-2014 |
Bee C. Ding, Overland Park, KS US
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20090162343 | RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention. | 06-25-2009 |
20110008315 | RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention. | 01-13-2011 |
20110081705 | RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention. | 04-07-2011 |
20130336956 | RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention. | 12-19-2013 |
Bi-Sen Ding, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090130104 | FUSION PROTEINS FOR INHIBITION AND DISSOLUTION OF COAGULATION - Fusion proteins containing a ligand which specifically binds to a selected vascular bed linked to an anti-thrombotic molecule are provided. Also provided are methods for use of these fusion proteins to prevent coagulation, to dissolve blood clots and to protect against the risk of iatrogenic side effects including those arising from cancer therapy and specific vascular occluding agents. | 05-21-2009 |
Charles Z. Ding, San Mateo, CA US
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20120214765 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS - Compounds and methods of treating anti-inflammatory conditions are disclosed. | 08-23-2012 |
Dan Ding, Cary, NC US
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20090017865 | MAKING CALLS USING THE PREFERRED NETWORK - A portable electronic device includes call circuitry operable to establish a communication link over a plurality of different communication networks, and a logic circuit operatively coupled to said call circuitry. The logic circuit operative to automatically select a communication network of the plurality of different communication networks prior to establishing the communication link, said selection based on a predefined user preference. | 01-15-2009 |
Ding Ding, Tempe, AZ US
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20100301454 | LATTICE MATCHED MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention provides semiconductor structures comprising a substrate and at least three III-V and/or II-VI multi junction building blocks, each comprising a p-n junction having at least two alloy layers, formed over the substrate, provided at least one multi-junction building block comprises II-VI alloy layers. Further described are methods for preparing semiconductor structures utilizing a sacrificial or etch-stop ternary III-V alloy layer over an III-V substrate. | 12-02-2010 |
20120073638 | InP-Based Multi-Junction Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic Devices - Lattice-matched II-VI (ZnCdHg)(SeTe) and III-V (InGaAsP) semiconductors grown on InP substrates can be used for preparing multi junction solar cells that can potentially reach efficiencies greater than 40% under one sun. For example, a semiconductor structure can be prepared comprising, an InP substrate; an optional InGaAsP building block formed over the InP substrate; an InP building block formed over either the InGaAsP building block, when present, or the InP substrate and at least one (ZnCdHg)(SeTe) building block formed over the InP building block. | 03-29-2012 |
20140251425 | Heterostructure Si Solar Cells Using Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors - To improve the efficiency of heterostructure silicon photovoltaic devices, II-VI wide bandgap semiconductor layers can replace the TCO/doped amorphous silicon/intrinsic amorphous silicon layers on the front side or on both sides of the silicon bulk layer. For example, photovoltaic devices are described containing a first contact electrode; a first doped II-VI semiconductor layer disposed over the first contact electrode; a doped crystalline silicon layer disposed over the first doped II-VI semiconductor layer; and a second contact electrode disposed over the doped silicon layer, where one of the doped crystalline silicon layer and the first doped II-VI semiconductor layer is n-doped N and the other is p-doped. | 09-11-2014 |
Ejiang Ding, Suwanee, GA US
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20100185420 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR COMPUTING THE MOTION OF SOLID PARTICLES IN FLUID - The present invention provides a method of computing the motion of solid particles suspended in a fluid comprising: preparing and storing a background flow database containing an inverse evolution matrix and a background field for a given unperturbed computational flow; inputting position and orientation of suspended solid particles; determining projector matrices based on the position and orientation of the suspended solid particles; retrieving reduced space background matrices from the background flow database containing the inverse evolution matrix and the background field for the given unperturbed computational flow; preparing perturbation matrices; and calculating velocity and angular velocity of the suspended solid particles based on the reduced space background matrices and the perturbation matrices. | 07-22-2010 |
Errun Ding, Bartlesville, OK US
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20100331501 | USE OF HYDROGEN SCAVENGING CATALYSTS TO CONTROL POLYMER MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND HYDROGEN LEVELS IN A POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation. | 12-30-2010 |
20100331505 | DUAL METALLOCENE CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR DECREASING MELT INDEX AND INCREASING POLYMER PRODUCTION RATES - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 12-30-2010 |
20120059134 | Novel Catalyst Systems and Methods of Making and Using Same - A catalyst composition comprising (a) a first metallocene complex represented by the general formula: | 03-08-2012 |
20120077008 | Novel Catalyst Systems and Polymer Resins Having Improved Barrier Properties - A unimodal polymeric resin having a density of from about 0.946 g/ml to about 0.97 g/ml and a zero shear viscosity of from about 8×10 | 03-29-2012 |
20120077665 | Novel Catalyst Systems and Polymer Resins Having Improved Barrier Properties - A catalyst system comprising a half-sandwich chromium complex, an activator support and an optional cocatalyst. A compound of formula Cp′Cr(Cl) | 03-29-2012 |
20120190803 | HALF-METALLOCENE COMPOUNDS AND CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing half-metallocene compounds with a heteroatom-containing ligand bound to the transition metal. Methods for making these hybrid metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120238712 | USE OF HYDROGEN SCAVENGING CATALYSTS TO CONTROL POLYMER MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND HYDROGEN LEVELS IN A POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation. | 09-20-2012 |
20130079477 | Dual Metallocene Catalyst Systems for Decreasing Melt Index and Increasing Polymer Production Rates - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085060 | Half-Metallocene Compounds and Catalyst Compositions - The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing half-metallocene compounds with a heteroatom-containing ligand bound to the transition metal. Methods for making these hybrid metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided. | 04-04-2013 |
20130158216 | Use of Hydrogen and an Organozinc Compound for Polymerization and Polymer Property Control - Methods of controlling polymerization reactions using a synergistic amount of hydrogen and an organozinc compound are disclosed. The resulting polymers have lower molecular weights and higher melt flow indices. | 06-20-2013 |
20130225820 | Novel Catalyst Systems and Polymer Resins Having Improved Barrier Properties - A catalyst system comprising a half-sandwich chromium complex, an activator support and an optional cocatalyst. A compound of formula Cp′Cr(Cl) | 08-29-2013 |
20130245210 | Dual Metallocene Catalyst Systems for Decreasing Melt Index and Increasing Polymer Production Rates - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 09-19-2013 |
20130289226 | Use of Hydrogen and an Organozinc Compound for Polymerization and Polymer Property Control - Methods of controlling polymerization reactions using a synergistic amount of hydrogen and an organozinc compound are disclosed. The resulting polymers have lower molecular weights and higher melt flow indices. | 10-31-2013 |
20130324690 | Use of Hydrogen Scavenging Catalysts to Control Polymer Molecular Weight and Hydrogen Levels in a Polymerization Reactor - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation. | 12-05-2013 |
20140088274 | Metallocene and Half Sandwich Dual Catalyst Systems for Producing Broad Molecular Weight Distribution Polymers - Disclosed herein are polymerization processes for the production of olefin polymers. These polymerization processes can use a dual catalyst system containing a zirconium or hafnium based metallocene compound and a titanium based half-metallocene compound containing an indenyl group. | 03-27-2014 |
20140128563 | Low Density Polyolefin Resins and Films Made Therefrom - Disclosed herein are broad molecular weight distribution olefin polymers having densities in the 0.895 to 0.930 g/cm | 05-08-2014 |
20140235804 | Dual Metallocene Catalyst Systems for Decreasing Melt Index and Increasing Polymer Production Rates - The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index. | 08-21-2014 |
20140243491 | Half-Metallocene Compounds and Catalyst Compositions - The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing half-metallocene compounds with a heteroatom-containing ligand bound to the transition metal. Methods for making these hybrid metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided. | 08-28-2014 |
20150065669 | Higher Density Polyolefins With Improved Stress Crack Resistance - Disclosed herein are polymerization processes for the production of olefin polymers. These polymerization processes can employ a catalyst system containing two or three metallocene components, resulting in ethylene-based copolymers that can have a medium density and improved stress crack resistance. | 03-05-2015 |
Fei Ding, Overland Park, KS US
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20120207832 | FORMS OF RIFAXIMIN AND USES THEREOF - Embodiments relate to Rifaximin polymorphic, salt, and hydrate forms, methods of producing polymorphic forms and to their use in medicinal preparations and to therapeutic methods using them. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207833 | FORMS OF RIFAXIMIN AND USES THEREOF - Embodiments relate to Rifaximin polymorphic, salt, and hydrate forms, methods of producing polymorphic forms and to their use in medicinal preparations and to therapeutic methods using them. | 08-16-2012 |
20120264774 | FORMS OF RIFAXIMIN AND USES THEREOF - Embodiments relate to Rifaximin polymorphic, salt, and hydrate forms, methods of producing polymorphic forms and to their use in medicinal preparations and to therapeutic methods using them. | 10-18-2012 |
20130310409 | FORMS OF RIFAXIMIN AND USES THEREOF - Embodiments relate to Rifaximin polymorphic, salt, and hydrate forms, methods of producing polymorphic forms and to their use in medicinal preparations and to therapeutic methods using them. | 11-21-2013 |
George Ding, Nashville, TN US
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20120041685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING RADIATION DOSE AND DISTRIBUTION USING MEDIUM-DEPENDENT-CORRECTION BASED ALGORITHMS (MDC) - Systems and methods for accurately calculating radiation doses in biological tissues exposed to a radiation source are provided. In the systems and methods first, a radiation dose is computed to geometry of water equivalent medium of the biological tissues, expressed in computed tomography (CT) volumetric images. A Medium-Dependent-Correction factor that is a function of an effective bone depth matrix and the incident x-ray beam is obtained and tabulated. Using patient material and density data derived from CT images, the effective bone thickness can be calculated from a specific x-ray source. Finally, a Medium-Dependent-Correction factor that is a function of an effective bone depth matrix is used to accurately determine the radiation dose distributions to biological tissues. | 02-16-2012 |
George Ding, Franklin, TN US
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20120010601 | ORTHOPEDIC CEMENT AND USE OF SAME IN RADIATION THERAPY - A method of treating diseased tissue in a patient, the diseased tissue being proximate a hardened previously implanted bone cement including relatively high atomic number elements in a patient. The method includes generating a photon beam and directing the generated photon beam into the patient in a direction such that at least a portion of the photon beam impinges on the hardened bone cement and generates Compton interaction knock-out electrons from the high atomic number elements included in the hardened bone cement as a result of interaction of the at least a portion of the photon beam with the bone cement, wherein the direction of the photon beam is such that the at least a portion of the photon beam impinges on the hardened bone cement so that at least some of the Compton interaction knock-out electrons impinge upon the diseased tissue. | 01-12-2012 |
Guowen Ding US
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20120196399 | Nitrogen Reactive Sputtering of Cu-In-Ga-N For Solar Cells - Methods for forming Cu—In—Ga—N (CIGN) layers for use in TFPV solar panels are described using reactive PVD deposition in a nitrogen containing atmosphere. In some embodiments, the CIGN layers can be used as an absorber layer and eliminate the need of a selenization step. In some embodiments, the CIGN layers can be used as a protective layer to decrease the sensitivity of the CIG layer to oxygen or moisture before the selenization step. In some embodiments, the CIGN layers can be used as an adhesion layer to improve the adhesion between the back contact layer and the absorber layer. | 08-02-2012 |
Hai Ding, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100109122 | METHOD TO REDUCE METAL FUSE THICKNESS WITHOUT EXTRA MASK - Methods of fabricating a multi-layer semiconductor structure are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes depositing a first dielectric layer over a semiconductor structure, depositing a first metal layer over the first dielectric layer, patterning the first metal layer to form a plurality of first metal lines, and depositing a second dielectric layer over the first metal lines and the first dielectric layer. The method also includes removing a portion of the second dielectric layer over selected first metal lines to expose a respective top surface of each of the selected first metal lines. The method further includes reducing a thickness of the selected first metal lines to be less than a thickness of the unselected first metal lines. A multi-layer semiconductor structure is also provided. | 05-06-2010 |
Hengzhou Ding, West Lafayette, IN US
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20100156919 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEXT-BASED PERSONALIZATION OF IMAGES - As set forth herein, a computer-implemented method is employed to place personalized text into an image. A location and region within the image is determined where the text is to be placed. The 3D geometry of the surface is estimated proximate to the location where the text is to be placed. A personalized text string is received. The personalized text string is incorporated into the image to appear as if it is rendered onto the surface or object according to the estimated 3D geometry. | 06-24-2010 |
20100302594 | REAL-TIME IMAGE PERSONALIZATION - Systems and methods are described that facilitate real-time personalization of an electronic image by overlaying a text string on a planar surface of an object in the electronic image. A linear or affine transform is executed on a selected text string to position the text string in a reference rectangle or text box. A non-linear or projective transform is applied to the rectangular text box to project the box into a user-defined quadrilateral on the planar surface in the image. A page description language (PDL) file is generated and includes the transformed quadrilateral text box overlaid on the electronic image. At print-time, a database (e.g., a spreadsheet or the like) containing multiple text strings is read, once for each text string, and multiple images are printed. Each printed image has one of the text strings overlaid thereon, on the planar surface defined by the quadrilateral. | 12-02-2010 |
20120146991 | RENDERING PERSONALIZED TEXT ON CURVED IMAGE SURFACES - As set forth herein, a computer-implemented method facilitates replacing text on cylindrical or curved surfaces in images. For instance, the user is first asked to perform a multi-click selection of a polygon to bound the text. A triangulation scheme is carried out to identify the pixels. Segmentation and erasing algorithms are then applied. The ellipses are estimated accurately through constrained least squares fitting. A 3D framework for rendering the text, including the central projection pinhole camera model and specification of the cylindrical object, is generated. These parameters are jointly estimated from the fitted ellipses as well as the two vertical edges of the cylinder. The personalized text is wrapped around the cylinder and subsequently rendered. | 06-14-2012 |
20120189190 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND GROUPING OF STRAIGHT LINES IN IMAGES FOR PERSONALIZATION - As set forth herein, a computer-implemented method is employed to place personalized text into an image. A location within the image is selected where the text is to be placed, and region is grown around the selected location. The 3D geometry of the surface is estimated proximate to the location and sets of parallel straight lines in the image are identified and selected to define a bounding polygon into which text may be inserted. Optionally, a user is permitted to adjust the bounding polygon once it has been automatically generated. | 07-26-2012 |
Hui Ding, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120201135 | Reassignment of Distributed Packet Flows - In one embodiment, packet flows are distributed among groups, such as, but not limited to, queues or links. For example in the context of a bundled interface in which multiple links appear as a single logical interface on each of the sender and receiver, packet flows are distributed among these multiple links by the sender. When one or more links become unavailable, packet flows of the affected links are reassigned to other active links, while packet flows assigned to the unaffected links remain associated with the same link in contrast to prior systems which do not attempt to preserve prior associations between packet flows and links. By maintaining these associations, the receiver of the packets does not need to adjust to the different arrival links of packet flows. | 08-09-2012 |
Jiang Ding, Wilmington, DE US
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20090263640 | POLYCYCLIC POLYIMIDES AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention is directed to the use polycyclic diamines. These diamines, when polymerized with dianhydrides, and optionally other non-polycyclic diamines are used to form new polyamic acids. The polyamic acids can be imidized to form a new class of useful polyimide resins and polyimide films, particularly in electronics type applications. | 10-22-2009 |
20100204376 | Rheology Control Agents - The present invention provides for a rheology control agent that includes a following compound represented by the following formula: | 08-12-2010 |
Jian Ling Ding, Glastonbury, CT US
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20100098846 | PATTERNED SOFT ADHESIVES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method is disclosed for making a soft adhesive tape. The method comprises providing a soft adhesive, rolling a gravure cylinder on the soft adhesive to meter the soft adhesive, depositing the metered soft adhesive from the gravure cylinder onto a carrier web, and transferring the soft adhesive to a backing substrate. In exemplary implementations, the method includes drying or curing the metered soft adhesive on the carrier web before transferring the soft adhesive to the backing substrate. A system is disclosed for making a layer of soft adhesive. The system comprises an applicator containing a soft adhesive, a gravure cylinder to meter the soft adhesive from the applicator, and a carrier web passing through the gravure cylinder, the carrier web supporting the metered soft adhesive deposited by the gravure cylinder. In exemplary implementations, a dryer may be included for curing the metered soft adhesive on the carrier web. | 04-22-2010 |
20120186433 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD MATERIAL - A ballistics shield material comprises an armor structure formed from armor material components. The armor structure is substantially imperforable by armor-piercing fire. The armor structure comprises at least multiple layers of high tensile material layers of para-aramid fabric, and an adhesive material for bonding components together. There is a visco elastic foam bonded with the adhesive. The foam can be acrylic foam is bonded with nitrile phenolic adhesive. | 07-26-2012 |
20130186546 | MULTI-LAYER MATERIAL AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A multi-layer material suitable for use as a covering for an article includes a polymeric cellular layer and nonwoven backing layer. The multi-layer material having a creasability angle of between about 20 and about 160 degrees. | 07-25-2013 |
Jie Ding, Waunakee, WI US
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20090145197 | Optically Enhanced Chiral Ionic Liquids - The invention relates to the use of optically enhanced chiral ionic liquids, particularly for gas chromatography and as a reaction solvent. Specific optically enhanced chiral cationic liquids are described as is a class of optically enhanced chiral anionic liquids. | 06-11-2009 |
John Ding, Midlothian, VA US
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20120073363 | Ding Inspection Device - Visual inspection of an interior bottom of a borehole by means of measuring the sediment thickness at the bottom. An inspection device to be lowered in the borehole and then to be retrieved. The bottom sediment thickness is marked on the piston by a collar attached to the piston. | 03-29-2012 |
Lei Ding, Norman, OK US
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20100049482 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICTAL SOURCE ANALYSIS - This document discloses, among other things, ictal source analysis and causal interaction estimation which considers the structure of seizures in the space, time, and frequency domains. The dynamic causal interaction can distinguish the primary source, which initiates the ictal activity, from the secondary source, which is generated due to the ictal activity propagation. | 02-25-2010 |
Lisen Ding, Redmond, WA US
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20080208957 | Quarantine Over Remote Desktop Protocol - Described are systems and methods for implementing quarantine over a remoting protocol. The systems and methods verify whether remotely connected computing devices or client devices comply with specified system health requirements. This includes determining whether the remotely connected computing devices have correct security software installed, current operating system updates, correct configuration, etc. | 08-28-2008 |
20090328182 | ENABLING TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION FOR TERMINAL SERVICES - Techniques for enabling two-factor authentication for terminal services are described. A client receives an authentication token from an authentication server. The authentication token is used as a factor for authenticating the client to a terminal services device. Native authentication of the client is also performed. | 12-31-2009 |
Nan Ding, Lexington, SC US
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20090095684 | Chalcogenide compounds with a clay-like cation-exchange capacity and methods of use - Chalcogenide compounds with cation exchange capability and methods of using the compounds are described. Compounds of the general formula A | 04-16-2009 |
Robert M.j. Ding, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20120170980 | PIPE BURSTING APPARATUS - Apparatus for replacing underground pipe is described, including a resistance plate from which a pair of hydraulic cylinders extend perpendicularly in parallel with each other. The cylinders operate cyclically with a pulling bridge having a cable gripper to provide a sequence of pulling strokes to a cable pulling a mole. The mole pulls a replacement pipe behind it through the old pipe, which has been burst, slit, or otherwise expanded by the mole. The resistance plate is provided with a slot, and the cylinders are positions such as to allow the mode to be pulled substantially completely into the apparatus. A holding bridge is releasably mounted spanning the slot in the reaction plate to position a second cable gripper for holding the cable on return stroke of the pulling bridge. The holding bridge may be removed at the end of the pulling operation to accommodate the mole. | 07-05-2012 |
Rui Ding, Aurora, CO US
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20110035517 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING, STORING, AND PRESENTING MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING WITHOUT INDEXING PRIOR TO STORAGE - A method and apparatus for improved digital recording and presentation of broadcast information is disclosed. Received broadcast data, which may include video, audio, private, or other data, relating to one or more particular content programs, is presented from an input section to a buffer and recorded directly onto a storage device without any intelligent parsing, such as indexing, and without any manipulation by intermediate hardware or software functions. Upon normal presentation, statistics may be generated to determine the ideal number of frames to skip, the number of bytes to seek, and the size of data files to read from the storage device during time-shifted presentation. Algorithms and processes are provided to dynamically optimize time-shifted presentation. In this way, data may be captured to the storage device more efficiently and economically, and the time-shifted presentation operations may be performed in a smoother, more nuanced manner with the application of appropriate probabilistic algorithms. | 02-10-2011 |
20110038615 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING, STORING, AND PRESENTING MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING WITHOUT INDEXING PRIOR TO STORAGE - A method and apparatus for improved digital recording and presentation of broadcast information is disclosed. Received broadcast data, which may include video, audio, private, or other data, relating to one or more particular content programs, is presented from an input section to a buffer and recorded directly onto a storage device without any intelligent parsing, such as indexing, and without any manipulation by intermediate hardware or software functions. Upon normal presentation, statistics may be generated to determine the ideal number of frames to skip, the number of bytes to seek, and the size of data files to read from the storage device during time-shifted presentation. Algorithms and processes are provided to dynamically optimize time-shifted presentation. In this way, data may be captured to the storage device more efficiently and economically, and the time-shifted presentation operations may be performed in a smoother, more nuanced manner with the application of appropriate probabilistic algorithms. | 02-17-2011 |
Ruihua Ding, Seattle, WA US
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20100225539 | BUTLER MATRIX FOR 3D INTEGRATED RF FRONT-ENDS - Examples of the present invention include a radar apparatus comprising a substrate, an antenna disposed on a first side of the substrate, a Butler matrix supported by same the substrate, output ports of the Butler matrix being electrically connected with a group of radiative elements; and input ports configured to be in communication with a radio frequency (RF) circuit. The RF circuit may be supported proximate or adjacent the substrate. | 09-09-2010 |
Shilin Ding, Madison, WI US
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20100076978 | SUMMARIZING ONLINE FORUMS INTO QUESTION-CONTEXT-ANSWER TRIPLES - In this paper, we propose a new approach to extracting question-context-answer triples from online discussion forums. More specifically, we propose a general framework based on Conditional Random Fields (CRFs) for context and answer detection, and also extend the basic framework to utilize contexts for answer detection and to better accommodate the features of forums. | 03-25-2010 |
Shi-You Ding, Golden, CO US
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20090081762 | Superactive Cellulase Formulation Using Cellobiohydrolase-1 from Penicillium Funiculosum - Purified cellobiohydrolase I (glycosyl hydrolase family 7 (Cel7A)) enzymes from | 03-26-2009 |
20100136667 | THERMAL TOLERANT AVICELASE FROM ACIDOTHERMUS CELLULOLYTICUS - The invention provides a thermal tolerant (thermostable) cellulase, AviIII, that is a member of the glycoside hydrolase (GH) family. AviIII was isolated and characterized from | 06-03-2010 |
Steven A. Ding, Woodbridge, VA US
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20090157305 | Industrial vehicle fleet management system - Embodiments consistent with the invention are an apparatus for and method of generating data on current utilization of powered industrial vehicles, generating preferred routing assignments for powered industrial drivers, and presenting preferred routing assignments for powered industrial vehicle drivers. | 06-18-2009 |
20090177377 | Industrial vehicle fleet management system - Embodiments consistent with the invention are an apparatus for and method of generating data on current utilization of powered industrial vehicles, generating preferred routing assignments for powered industrial drivers, and presenting preferred routing assignments for powered industrial vehicle drivers. | 07-09-2009 |
Tai-Lai Ding, Northville, MI US
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20110061281 | FIREARM HAND GUARD RAIL SYSTEM - A hand guard rail system is fastened to a firearm having a barrel and a barrel nut, with the hand guard rail aligned to the top rail of the firearm. The hand guard rail system includes a hand guard and a sleeve fitted into the hand guard. The sleeve and the hand guard are fastened to the barrel nut, thereby aligning the hand guard to the firearm. | 03-17-2011 |
20110247255 | Quick Disconnect Apparatus, Assembly and Method for Utilizing the Same - A quick disconnect apparatus is disclosed. The quick disconnect apparatus includes a base member, a rail clamp member and a rail clamp adjustment device. The base member includes at least one passage. The rail clamp member includes a support bar receiving passage. The rail clamp member is movably-coupled to the base member. The rail clamp adjustment device is coupled to at least one of the base member and rail clamp member. The rail clamp adjustment device includes a pivot pin, a cam member including at least one offset passage and a support bar including a pivot-pin receiving passage. The support bar is inserted through the support bar receiving passage of the rail clamp member and a passage of the at least one passage of the base member to movably-couple the rail clamp member with the base member. The pivot pin is inserted through the at least one offset passage of the cam member and the pivot-pin receiving passage of the support bar to rotatably-couple the cam member relative the support bar. The cam member includes at least one cam surface. The rail clamp member includes an outer surface. The at least one cam surface engages the outer surface of the rail clamp member. | 10-13-2011 |
20130047486 | Adapter - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an adapter including a first body and a second body. A lower surface profile of the first body and the second body cooperate to form a first geometric mounting profile. An upper surface profile of the first body and the second body cooperate to form a second geometric mounting profile. The first geometric mounting profile is different from the second geometric mounting profile. Each of the first body and the second body forms at least one first aligned bore that receives a first fastener that connects the first body to the second body and a spring that biases the first body and the second body away from one another. An assembly is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
20140026459 | Firearm Handguard Components, Assembly and Method for Forming the Same - A firearm handguard assembly attachable to a receiver of a barrel of a firearm is disclosed. The firearm handguard assembly includes a barrel nut member, a locking sleeve member, a firearm handguard member and a plurality of fasteners. The locking sleeve member is disposed within an axial passage formed by the barrel nut member. A plurality of radial passages of the locking sleeve member are aligned with a plurality of radial passages of the barrel nut member. The firearm handguard member is arranged about the barrel nut member and the locking sleeve member such that the barrel nut member and the locking sleeve member are arranged within an axial passage of the firearm handguard member. The plurality of fasteners join the firearm handguard member to the barrel nut member and the locking sleeve member. | 01-30-2014 |
Tianhua Ding, Evansville, IN US
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20100168289 | REINFORCED POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a poly(butylene terephthalate); | 07-01-2010 |
20100168290 | REINFORCED POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer that is derived from a poly(ethylene terephthalate) component; from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate and/or a flame retardant diphosphinate; from 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; from greater than zero to 50 wt. % of a glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section; and from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive. | 07-01-2010 |
20110071240 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A thermoplastic polyester composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 20 to 95 wt. % of a polyester comprising a poly(alkylene terephthalate); from 1 to 35 wt. % of a phosphorous flame retardant consisting of a phosphinate of the formula (I) | 03-24-2011 |
Tianhua Ding, Newburgh, IN US
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20110319534 | FLAME RESISTANT POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A thermoplastic polyester composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a chlorine- and bromine-free combination of: from 40 to 60 wt % of a modified poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate); from 25 to 35 wt % of a reinforcing filler; from 2 to 8 wt % of a flame retardant synergist selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, melamine phosphate, and combinations thereof; from 5 to 15 wt % of a phosphinate salt flame retardant; from more than 0 to less than 5 wt % of an impact modifier component comprising a poly(ether-ester) elastomer and a (meth)acrylate impact modifier; from more than 0 to 5 wt % poly(tetrafluoroethylene) encapsulated by a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer; from more than 0 to 2 wt % of a stabilizer; wherein the thermoplastic polyester composition contains less than 5 wt % of a polyetherimide. | 12-29-2011 |
20110319536 | FLAME RESISTANT POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A thermoplastic polyester composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a chlorine- and bromine-free combination of: from 40 to 60 wt % of a polyester; from 25 to 35 wt % of a reinforcing filler; from 2 to 8 wt % of a flame retardant synergist selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, melamine phosphate, and combinations thereof; from 5 to 15 wt % of a phosphinate salt flame retardant; from more than 0 to less than 5 wt % of an impact modifier component comprising a poly(ether-ester) elastomer and a (meth)acrylate impact modifier; from more than 0 to 5 wt % poly(tetrafluoroethylene) encapsulated by a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer; from more than 0 to 2 wt % of a stabilizer; wherein the thermoplastic polyester composition contains less than 5 wt % of a polyetherimide. | 12-29-2011 |
20140027945 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE RESIN COMPOSITIONS EMPLOYING TITANIUM-CONTAINING CATALYST COMPLEX - A process of preparing a polyalkylene terephthalate comprising reacting an alkylene diol and an aromatic dicarboxy compound that is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, aromatic dicarboxylic (C | 01-30-2014 |
20140031440 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF MODIFIED POLY(ALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) EMPLOYING IN SITU TITANIUM-CONTAINING CATALYST - A process of preparing a modified polyalkylene terephthalate by melt polycondensation comprising reacting an alkylene diol and polyethylene terephthalate, wherein polymerization occurs in the presence of a catalyst complex formed by reaction of tetra(alkyl) titanate and a compound selected from phosphorus-containing compounds, nitrogen-containing compounds, boron-containing compounds, and combinations thereof. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031441 | Process for the Preparation of Modified Poly(Alkylene Terephthalate) Employing an In-Situ Titanium-Containing Catalyst - Disclosed is an improved process for preparing a modified polyalkylene terephthalate by melt polycondensation followed optionally by solid state condensation comprising reacting an alkylene diol and polyethylene terephthalate, wherein polymerization occurs in the presence of a catalyst complex formed by reaction of tetra(alkyl) titanate and a compound selected from phosphorus-containing compounds, nitrogen-containing compounds, boron-containing compounds, and combinations thereof. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031454 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLY(ALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) EMPLOYING AN IN-SITU TITANIUM-CONTAINING CATALYST AND COMPOSITIONS DERIVED THEREFROM - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a polyalkylene terephthalate such as polybutylene terephthalate. In particular, the process comprises employing a titanium-containing catalyst formed by the reaction product of tetraalkyl titanate and a complexing agent comprising a phosphorous, nitrogen or boron atom. The process is used to prepare polyalkylene terephthalates characterized by improved hydrostability, as well as compositions derived therefrom. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031456 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MODIFIED POLY(ALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) EMPLOYING AN IN-SITU TITANIUM-CONTAINING CATALYST AND COMPOSITIONS DERIVED THEREFROM - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a modified polyalkylene terephthalate such as modified polybutylene terephthalate. In particular, the process comprises employing a titanium-containing catalyst formed by the reaction product of tetraalkyl titanate and a complexing agent comprising a phosphorous, nitrogen or boron atom. The process is used to prepared modified polyalkylene terephthalates characterized by improved hydrostability, as well as compositions and compositions derived therefrom. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031457 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLY(ALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) EMPLOYING IN SITU TITANIUM-CONTAINING CATALYST AND COMPOSITIONS DERIVED THEREFROM - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a polyalkylene terephthalate such as polybutylene terephthalate. In particular, the process comprises employing a titanium-containing catalyst formed by the reaction product of tctraalkyl titanate and a complexing agent comprising a phosphorous, nitrogen or boron atom. The process is used to prepare polyalkylene terephthalates characterized by improved hydrostability, as well as compositions derived therefrom. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031466 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MODIFIED POLY(ALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) EMPLOYING AN IN-SITU TITANIUM-CONTAINING CATALYST AND COMPOSITIONS DERIVED THEREFROM - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a modified polyalkylene terephthalate such as modified polybutylene terephthalate. In particular, the process comprises employing a titanium-containing catalyst formed by the reaction product of tetraalkyl titanate and a complexing agent comprising a phosphorous, nitrogen or boron atom. The process is used to prepare modified polyalkylene terephthalates characterized by improved hydrostability, as well as compositions derived therefrom. | 01-30-2014 |
20140357760 | Antimony-Free Flame Retardant Polyester Composition - Disclosed herein is a polyalkylene terephthalate flame retardant composition, comprising (a) 30 to 60 parts by weight of a polyalkylene terephthalate or a mixture of polyalkylene terephthalates, (b) 0.25 to 2.5 parts by weight of an antidrip agent, (c) 4 to 18 parts by weight of melamine polyphosphate (hereinafter “MPP”), and (d) 12 to 26 parts by weight of poly(pentabromobenzylacrylate) (hereinafter “PBBPA”), provided that the combined amount of MPP and PBBPA is at least 18 parts by weight and less than or equal to 30 parts by weight and provided that the composition is substantially antimony free. | 12-04-2014 |
Wei Ding US
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20080262889 | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT - A solution for managing a business transformation is provided. The invention obtains an impact of a business solution for the business transformation on a business concern for an enterprise and relationship information for the business concern with one or more other business concerns and/or value (business) metrics. The impact of the business solution is propagated to a set of business concerns and/or value metrics based on the relationship information. The impact can include a time delay factor, which can be used during evaluation to perform numerous financial related metrics (e.g., return on investment). The relationship information and/or impact can be derived from empirical data using regression analysis or the like. In order to facilitate evaluation of the business transformation, various improved graphical interfaces can be generated that highlight the changes caused by the business transformation for use by a user. | 10-23-2008 |
Wei-Qun Ding, Edmond, OK US
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20080280831 | Chimeric proteins with phosphatidylserine binding domains - Chimeric proteins comprising soluble Tissue Factor (sTF) and another subunit (e.g., annexin V) are described. The proteins promote blood clotting and/or inhibit cancer by targeting sTF to specific receptors such as phosphatidylserine (PS) on activated cells. These chimeric proteins are useful in treating patients with excessive bleeding due to inborn problems, drug therapy, trauma or surgery and/or as an anti-cancer therapy, for example by causing blood vessels feeding cancers to become clotted, thereby preventing adequate flow of blood to a tumor, which in turn will lead to tumor inhibition and death or may be used in a therapy to cause clotting within blood vessels that pose a threat in the subject in non-cancerous conditions. | 11-13-2008 |
Xiaojian Ding US
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20090177803 | Data output method and apparatus - A data output method and apparatus according to the present invention, which are applicable in a data processing device comprising an output unit, a computer system and an embedded system, generate a control command for enabling an establishment of a channel for outputting data when it is determined that the computer system stays in a non-operating state, establish a data transmission channel between the embedded system and the output unit based on the control command, determine data to be outputted, and transfer the data to be outputted from the embedded system to the output unit through the data transmission channel. In this way, the method and apparatus according to the present invention can ensure that a user need not wait a long time for the computer's start-up, and can carry out an operation on local data for the computer in time, which improves the user satisfaction. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177898 | Computer system and notebook computer, and method for controlling computer system - The present invention provides a computer system, a notebook computer and a method for controlling a computer system. The method comprises steps of: determining current state of the main computer subsystem; turning off the power of the embedded subsystem or enabling the embedded subsystem into a low-power state of the embedded subsystem when the main computer subsystem stays in a power-on state of the main computer subsystem; and enabling the embedded subsystem into an operating state of the embedded subsystem when the main computer subsystem stays in a low-power state or a shut-down state of the main computer subsystem. The computer system comprises: a power supply, a main computer subsystem and an embedded subsystem, wherein the main computer subsystem comprises a state determination module and a state control module for the embedded subsystem. The notebook computer comprises a main board, an embedded subsystem and a power supply, wherein the main board comprises an embedded controller and a power switch controller as well. With the above technical solutions, the power consumption caused by the embedded subsystem is reduced while implementing a preset function in real time. | 07-09-2009 |
Xu Ding, West Hartford, CT US
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20110197635 | Optimized Scoop for Improved Gob Shape - An optimized scoop for receiving the glass gobs formed by the shearing mechanism is disclosed which provides an optimal trajectory that enables glass gobs passing therethrough to have an improved glass gob shape together with a negligible increase in glass gob length, with a velocity that is equal to or better than that of previously known scoops. The optimized scoop enhances glass gob shape to produce a more uniformly cylindrical glass gobs and eliminate dog-bone configurations. Trajectory of the optimized scoop is optimized both to enhance exit velocity of the glass gobs and minimize forces applied to the glass gobs. | 08-18-2011 |
Xuan Z. Ding, Rockville, MD US
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20110027321 | Chlamydia Vaccine Comprising HtrA Polypeptides - The present invention provides vaccine compositions useful in prevention and treatment of | 02-03-2011 |
20110117134 | Gene library of Brucella suis surface antigens - The invention relates to a bacterial antigen library of | 05-19-2011 |
Yihong Ding, Westport, CT US
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20110033095 | System and Method for Providing Localization of Radiological Information Utilizing Radiological Domain Ontology - The present invention is directed in general to a system and method that employs radiological localization ontology to localize specified and modeled radiological domain knowledge. A system and method are provided that allows for consulting the ontology in the context of the model the ontology fulfills. The result of consulting the ontology will be localized radiological information based on information provided in the consultation. Even further, such result is validated, identified and classified radiological information that is based on information provided in the consultation. By consulting the ontology the system is also able to translate designated radiological information from one localized representation to another and consult a language independent radiological domain knowledge. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035206 | System and Method for Generating Radiological Prose Text Utilizing Radiological Prose Text Definition Ontology - The present invention is generally directed to a method programmed in a computing environment for providing prose text reporting, utilizing a prose text definition ontology comprising linguistic knowledge and a base report domain ontology. A system and method are provided to define various aspects of radiological report information processing as concept properties represented by a vocabulary of one or more instances of ontology concepts and presented in prose text. Even further, a system and method are provided for consulting a radiological prose text definition ontology wherein radiological domain concepts and relationships may be expressed or further utilized by other application programs. Users are able to quickly, accurately and consistently consult and report radiological observations in unambiguous prose text. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035208 | System and Method for Extracting Radiological Information Utilizing Radiological Domain Report Ontology and Natural Language Processing - A system and method that employs radiological report domain ontology and natural language processing to specify and model historical radiological information as knowledge is provided. The system and method trains a statistical probability based natural language processing system to recognize the semantics of a radiological domain. A methodology is provided to submit portions or the entire content of textual historical radiological report to a natural language processor wherein such data is interpreted and reported in a structured hierarchy. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035235 | System and Method for Processing Radiological Information Utilizing Radiological Domain Ontology - The present invention is directed in general to a system and method that employs radiological report domain ontology to specify and model radiological report information as knowledge. A system and method are provided that allow for consulting the ontology in the context of the model that the ontology fulfills. The result of consulting the ontology is validated, identified and classified radiological report information that is based on information provided in the consultation. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035352 | System and Method for Processing Radiological Information Utilizing Radiological Domain Ontology - The present invention is directed in general to a system and method that employs radiological domain ontology to specify and model radiological information as knowledge. A system and method are provided that allow for consulting the ontology in the context of the model that the ontology fulfills. The result of consulting the ontology is validated, identified and classified radiological information that is based on information provided in the consultation. | 02-10-2011 |
Yiwei Ding, Ballwin, MO US
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20080234129 | Lignin-based microparticles for the controlled release of agricultural actives - A method of producing lignin-based matrix microparticles for the controlled release of an agricultural active includes forming an emulsion of an organic solution in an aqueous solution, wherein the organic solution contains a lignin derivative and an agricultural active in a volatile organic solvent and the aqueous solution contains an emulsifier; and removing the organic solvent, thereby producing microparticles having a matrix comprising the lignin derivative within which the agricultural active is distributed. Small, spherical lignin-based matrix microparticles that release an agricultural active at a controlled rate are described, as are plants and plant propagation materials that are treated with such microparticles. | 09-25-2008 |
20080242548 | Method of microencapsulating an agricultural active having a high melting point and uses for such materials - A method of producing a controlled release form of an agricultural active material includes the provision of an organic liquid composition in which the active is present, but where the liquid composition is free from aromatic solvents and is maintained below the normal melting point of the active. The liquid composition is formed into small droplets and the droplets are enclosed by a non-water soluble shell to provide microcapsules, the shell of which is designed to release the agricultural active at a pre-selected controlled rate when the microcapsule is exposed to natural environmental conditions. Controlled release forms of agricultural actives are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20090110811 | Method of improving the thermal stability of electrically conductive polymer films - A method of making an electrically conductive polymer film having improved thermal stability is described where the method comprises providing a film of an electrically conductive polymer having as a dopant a first protonic acid that is selected to solubilize the doped conductive polymer in a first organic solvent, and contacting the film with a mixture of a second organic solvent and a second protonic acid. | 04-30-2009 |
20100325757 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE - Fungicidal compositions are provided that comprise a silthiofam-type fungicide and a fungicide that is selected from the group consisting of diazole fungicides, triazole fungicides and strobilurin type fungicides. Combinations of fluqinconazole and simeconazole or azoxystrobin, and simeconazole and azoxystrobin are also provided. Methods for treating plants and plant propagation materials with the fungicidal compositions are also taught, as are plants and their propagation materials which have been so treated, and controlled release formulations that contain the fungicidal compositions. | 12-23-2010 |
20140187419 | NEMATICIDAL AQUEOUS SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are aqueous suspension concentrate compositions comprising biologically active 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles or salts thereof that are useful, for example, in the control of nematodes. | 07-03-2014 |
Yiwu Ding, Storrs, CT US
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20100092124 | Resonant Leaky-Mode Photonic Elements and Methods for Spectral and Polarization Control - Optical devices with versatile spectral attributes are provided that are implemented with one or more modulated and homogeneous layers to realize leaky-mode resonance operation and corresponding versatile spectral-band design. The first and/or higher multiple evanescent diffraction orders are applied to excite one or more leaky modes. The one- or two-dimensional periodic structure, fashioned by proper distribution of materials within each period, can have a resulting symmetric or asymmetric profile to permit a broadened variety of resonant leaky-mode devices to be realized. Thus, the attributes of the optical device permit, among other things, adjacent, distinct resonance frequencies or wavelengths to be produced, convenient shaping of the reflection and transmission spectra for such optical device to be accomplished, and the wavelength resonance locations to be precisely controlled so as to affect the extent to which the leaky modes interact with each other. Further, the profile asymmetry allows for the precise spectral spacing of interactive leaky modes so as to provide greater flexibility in optical device design. | 04-15-2010 |
Yousong Ding, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120220008 | NUCLEIC ACIDS AND POLYPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OF CRYPTOPHYCIN - The present invention provides polypeptides involved in cryptophycin biosynthesis and the nucleic acid molecules that encode such polypeptides. The nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides of the invention or variants thereof can be used in the methods of the invention to produce cryptophycins. | 08-30-2012 |
Youzhen Ding, Alpharetta, GA US
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20080202509 | Helmets and methods of making and using the same - Helmets are disclosed. Methods of making and using helmets are also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
Yuanyuan Ding, Newark, DE US
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20110096180 | FOURIER DOMAIN BLUR ESTIMATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for estimating motion blur of an image associated with a moving object. The direction of one-dimensional motion blur may be estimated by inspecting a power spectrum associated with the image. A radon transform with respect to the image power spectrum is computed in the direction of the motion blur. A family of kernels with respect to the one-dimensional motion blur may then be defined utilizing a shutter triggering sequence associated with an image capturing device. The family of kernels may be modeled utilizing a modulation transfer function (MTF). Each modulation transfer function may be compared with the radon transform of the power spectrum associated with the image via a correlation function. The kernel with highest correlation with respect to the radon transform of the image power spectrum may be employed for de-blurring the image. | 04-28-2011 |
20110176007 | Real-Time Geometry Aware Projection and Fast Re-Calibration - Aspects of the present invention include systems and methods for recalibrating projector-camera systems. In embodiments, systems and methods are able to recalibrate automatically the projector with arbitrary intrinsic and pose, as well as render for arbitrarily desired viewing point. In contrast to previous methods, the methods disclosed herein use the observing camera and the projector to form a stereo pair. Structured light is used to perform pixel-level fine reconstruction of the display surface. In embodiments, the geometric warping is implemented as a direct texture mapping problem. As a result, re-calibration of the projector movement is performed by simply computing the new projection matrix and setting it as a camera matrix. For re-calibrating the new view point, the texture mapping is modified according to the new camera matrix. | 07-21-2011 |
Yuhua Ding, Bothell, WA US
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20090288306 | DIGITAL RULER WITH LOW-FRICTION SLIDING CONTACT - A low cost digital ruler with desirable ergonomic characteristics and accuracy. A low friction sliding position indicator includes a compliant element that forces its connection pads against the ruler's electronic scale contacts, to determining measurement positions. The position indicator includes an instrument receiving feature that engages a writing instrument and moves in conjunction with it, thereby measuring a line as it is drawn. A position indicator preload arrangement includes the compliant element, which is deflected to exert a preload that forces the sliding position indicator against a housing of the digital ruler. Alignment features of the position indicator and housing have cross sections that provide a self-aligning angled interference fit, which accurately aligns the sliding position indicator, under the action of the preload force. Misalignment constraint surfaces constrain the sliding position indicator in approximate alignment by, even if an external force overcomes the preload force. | 11-26-2009 |
20100097779 | HIGH INTENSITY PULSED LIGHT SOURCE CONFIGURATIONS - A high-intensity light source configuration has a long lifetime and can be modulated at a high rate. The configuration includes a movable member mounted to an actuator; a light-emitting phosphor region associated with the movable member; an input light source that illuminates the light-emitting phosphor region at a spot that is fixed relative to an emitted light output region; and a light source controller controlling the movable member actuator and the input light source. The input light source (e.g., laser) provides high-intensity input light to the illuminated spot, causing the light-emitting phosphor region to emit high-intensity output light. The light-emitting phosphor region is moved relative to the illuminated spot so as to reduce optical quenching and photobleaching, to thereby extend the life of the light source configuration. The phosphor region may emit broadband light and/or may include respective sub-regions having phosphors that emit respective peak wavelengths. | 04-22-2010 |
20100208486 | HIGH INTENSITY PULSED LIGHT SOURCE CONFIGURATIONS - A high-intensity light source configuration has a long lifetime and can be modulated at a high rate. The configuration includes a movable member mounted to an actuator; a light-emitting phosphor region associated with the movable member; an input light source that illuminates the light-emitting phosphor region at a spot that is fixed relative to an emitted light output region; and a light source controller controlling the movable member actuator and the input light source. The input light source (e.g., laser) provides high-intensity input light to the illuminated spot, causing the light-emitting phosphor region to emit high-intensity output light. The light-emitting phosphor region is moved relative to the illuminated spot so as to reduce optical quenching and photobleaching, to thereby extend the life of the light source configuration. The phosphor region may emit broadband light and/or may include respective sub-regions having phosphors that emit respective peak wavelengths. | 08-19-2010 |
20130027538 | MULTI-REGION FOCUS NAVIGATION INTERFACE - A multi-region focus navigation interface for a machine vision inspection system is provided to assist a user with user-directed or manual focus operations. The multi-region focus navigation interface comprises a plurality of regional focus elements, each corresponding to a respective region of interest and superimposed on a displayed field of view. Each focus element comprises at least first and second operating states corresponding to its focus distance being in a close or intermediate range, respectively. Each operating state comprises a respective graphical focus indicator. For the intermediate range, a focus improvement direction may also be indicated. In one embodiment, in the close range operating state, a user may activate a region focus element to perform autofocus operations, while in the intermediate range operating state, a user may activate a focus element to perform operations that move toward the focus height by a predetermined step size. | 01-31-2013 |
Yujie Ding, Ashford, CT US
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20120224247 | STRETCHABLE DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - Stretchable electrochromic devices are disclosed including a stretchable electrochromic substrate; and a stretchable and transparent polymeric electrolyte coating or impregnating the stretchable electrochromic substrate. The stretchable electrochromic devices can find utility in the preparation of wearable electronic garments. Other devices using a stretchable and transparent polymeric electrolyte are disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
Yujie J. Ding, Center Valley, PA US
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20100110525 | ULTRA-WIDE BAND SLOW LIGHT STRUCTURE USING PLASMONIC GRADED GRATING STRUCTURES - A slow light system includes a substrate and a metal layer formed thereon, the metal layer having a graded grating structure formed at a surface thereof, wherein the grating depth of the grating structure is sized such that surface-plasmon polariton dispersion behavior of the grating structure differs at different respective locations along the grating structure. Different wavelengths of incident light waves can be slowed at the respective locations along the grating structure. | 05-06-2010 |
20120044959 | TERAHERTZ SOURCE - An optical system includes a first gain medium configured to be excited by an energy source and in response generate a first optical signal having first and second wavelengths. A Q-switch is disposed adjacent to the first gain medium for generating a pulsed optical signal in response to receiving the first optical signal. A non-linear optical crystal is configured to output a second optical signal having a frequency based on difference frequency generation of the first and second wavelengths of the pulsed optical signal. | 02-23-2012 |
Yuqing Ding, Charlotte, NC US
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20090298192 | DETERMINING EFFLUENT CONCENTRATION PROFILES AND SERVICE LIVES OF AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR CARTRIDGES - A method for determining at least one of an effluent concentration profile, a breakthrough time and a filter cartridge recommendation includes receiving at least one input parameter, determining at least one of the effluent concentration profile, the breakthrough time and the filter cartridge recommendation based on the input parameter, and graphically displaying at least one of the effluent concentration profile, the breakthrough time, and the filter cartridge recommendation. The effluent concentration profile includes a plot of a concentration of a chemical species over a period of time. The breakthrough time includes a time at which a predetermined concentration of the chemical species passes through a filter cartridge. | 12-03-2009 |
20100064644 | LAMINATE FILTER - A filter includes a spacing member and a filter element having two layers laminated together with the spacing member such that the spacing member extends between the filter element layers. The spacing member spaces apart the filter element layers to define an opening between the filter element layers. | 03-18-2010 |
20100153023 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING FILTER SERVICE LIVES - A method for determining a service life for a filter includes measuring exposure data and calculating a service life estimate based on the exposure data. The service life estimate is representative of an estimated exposure time that the filter is exposed to ambient conditions represented by the exposure data before the contaminant passes through the filter at a breakthrough concentration. The method also includes obtaining environmental data and establishing a predicted service life based on the environmental data. The predicted service life is representative of a predicted exposure time that the filter is exposed to the ambient conditions represented by the environmental data before the contaminant passes through the filter at the breakthrough concentration. The method further includes determining the service life for the filter based on a comparison of the estimated and predicted service lives. | 06-17-2010 |
Zhenwen Ding, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120170050 | Reflective Diffractometric Hydrogel Sensor for Biological and Chemical Detection - A reflective diffractometric hydrogel sensor includes an upper layer, including a microfluidic chamber formed from a substantially transparent material and configured to contain a solution, a reflective diffraction grating positioned within the microfluidic chamber, the diffraction grating including a plurality of hydrogel strips configured to change in dimension in response to a stimulus, each hydrogel strip having a top surface coated with a reflective material and a bottom surface in contact with the upper layer substrate, and a reflective surface below the reflective diffraction grating wherein when a coherent light is incident upon and reflected from the upper layer at an angle substantially normal to the upper layer an interference diffraction pattern results, including a first diffraction mode, a light intensity of which indicates the relative distance between the top surfaces of the plurality of hydrogel strips and the reflective surface. | 07-05-2012 |
20140147346 | LASER TREATMENT OF A MEDIUM FOR MICROFLUIDS AND VARIOUS OTHER APPLICATIONS - A patterned circuit, including a hydrophilic substrate, a hydrophobic layer formed on the hydrophilic substrate, and a pattern formed in the hydrophobic layer to expose the hydrophilic substrate. | 05-29-2014 |
Zhenyu Ding, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100331210 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVALUATING THE SENSITIVITY OR RESISTANCE OF TUMOR SPECIMENS TO CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention provides methods, systems, and kits for evaluating the sensitivity and/or resistance of tumor specimens to one or a combination of chemotherapeutic agents. Particularly, the invention provides malignant cell gene signatures that are predictive of a tumor's response to candidate chemotherapeutic regimens. | 12-30-2010 |
20110129822 | MULTI DRUG RESPONSE MARKERS FOR BREAST CANCER CELLS - The present invention provides methods for preparing a gene expression profile of a breast cancer cell, tumor, or cell line, where the gene expression profile may be evaluated for one or more gene expression signatures indicative of multidrug resistance. The signature may be indicative of resistance to one or more chemotherapeutic agents selected from a Taxol (e.g., Docetaxel or Paclitaxel), an antibiotic (e.g., Doxorubicin or Epirubicin), an antimetabolite (e.g., Fluorouracil and/or Gemcitabine), and an alkylating agent (e.g., Cyclophosphamide). Generally, the gene expression profile contains the level of expression for a plurality of genes listed in FIGS. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130302 | BIOLOGICAL PATHWAYS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMOTHERAPY OUTCOME FOR BREAST CANCER - The present invention provides methods for preparing drug response and/or resistance profiles for breast tumor specimens, or cells derived therefrom. The drug response and/or resistance profiles are useful for determining effective chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of the tumor or cell to thereby individualize patient therapy. In other aspects, the invention provides a method for identifying a pathway or gene expression signature indicative of a breast cancer cell's sensitivity to a chemotherapeutic agent, which is useful for identifying a population response rate, or patient sub-population likely to respond to the drug candidate. | 06-02-2011 |
20120214679 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVALUATING THE SENSITIVITY OR RESISTANCE OF TUMOR SPECIMENS TO CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention provides methods, systems, and kits for evaluating the sensitivity and/or resistance of tumor specimens to one or a combination of chemotherapeutic agents. Particularly, the invention provides malignant cell gene signatures that are predictive of a tumor's response to candidate chemotherapeutic regimens. | 08-23-2012 |
Zhiyong Ding, Longmont, CO US
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20090196876 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO194, PRO220, PRO241, PRO284, PRO331, PRO354, PRO355, PRO533, PRO541, PRO725, PRO937, PRO1014, PRO1120, PRO1182, PRO1325, PRO1382, PRO1410, PRO1555, PRO1556, PRO1760, PRO1787, PRO1868, PRO4326, PRO4332, PRO4346, PRO4400, PRO6003, PRO6094, PRO6244, PRO9820, PRO9828, PRO10274, PRO16090, PRO19644, PRO21340, PRO92165, PRO85143, PRO1124, PRO1026 or PRO23370 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 08-06-2009 |
20090313707 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO69122, PRO204, PRO214, PRO222, PRO234, PRO265, PRO309, PRO332, PRO342, PRO356, PRO540, PRO618, PRO944, PRO994, PRO1079, PRO1110, PRO1122, PRO1138, PRO1190, PRO1272, PRO1286, PRO1295, PRO1309, PRO1316, PRO1383, PRO1384, PRO1431, PRO1434, PRO1475, PRO1481, PRO1568, PRO1573, PRO1599, PRO1604, PRO1605, PRO1693, PRO1753, PRO1755, PRO1777, PRO1788, PRO1864, PRO1925, PRO1926, PRO3566, PRO4330, PRO4423, PRO36935, PRO4977, PRO4979, PRO4980, PRO4981, PRO5801, PRO5995, PRO6001, PRO6095, PRO6182, PRO7170, PRO7171, PRO7436, PRO9912, PRO9917, PRO37337, PRO37496, PRO19646, PRO21718, PRO19820, PRO21201, PRO20026, PRO20110, PRO23203 or PRO35250 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 12-17-2009 |
20120030776 | NOVEL GENE DISRUPTIONS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO69122, PRO204, PRO214, PRO222, PRO234, PRO265, PRO309, PRO332, PRO342, PRO356, PRO540, PRO618, PRO944, PRO994, PRO1079, PRO1110, PRO1122, PRO1138, PRO1190, PRO1272, PRO1286, PRO1295, PRO1309, PRO1316, PRO1383, PRO1384, PRO1431, PRO1434, PRO1475, PRO1481, PRO1568, PRO1573, PRO1599, PRO1604, PRO1605, PRO1693, PRO1753, PRO1755, PRO1777, PRO1788, PRO1864, PRO1925, PRO1926, PRO3566, PRO4330, PRO4423, PRO36935, PRO4977, PRO4979, PRO4980, PRO4981, PRO5801, PRO5995, PRO6001, PRO6095, PRO6182, PRO7170, PRO7171, PRO7436, PRO9912, PRO9917, PRO37337, PRO37496, PRO19646, PRO21718, PRO19820, PRO21201, PRO20026, PRO20110, PRO23203 or PRO35250 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 02-02-2012 |
20120174239 | Novel PRO1199 gene disruptions, and methods relating thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO224, PRO9783, PRO1108, PRO34000, PRO240, PRO943, hu A33, PRO230, PRO178, PRO1199, PRO4333, PRO1336, PRO19598, PRO1083, hu TRPM2 or PRO1801 genes. | 07-05-2012 |
20120210450 | Novel gene disruptions, compositions and methods relating thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO194, PRO220, PRO241, PRO284, PRO331, PRO354, PRO355, PRO533, PRO541, PRO725, PRO937, PRO1014, PRO1120, PRO1182, PRO1325, PRO1382, PRO1410, PRO1555, PRO1556, PRO1760, PRO1787, PRO1868, PRO4326, PRO4332, PRO4346, PRO4400, PRO6003, PRO6094, PRO6244, PRO9820, PRO9828, PRO10274, PRO16090, PRO19644, PRO21340, PRO92165, PRO85143, PRO1124, PRO1026 or PRO23370 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 08-16-2012 |
Zhi-Yong Ding, Longmont, CO US
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20090113564 | Genetically Engineered and Phenotyped Mice and Stem Cell Clones for Producing the Same - The current invention relates to genetically engineered mice, cells derived from those mice, and polynucleotides and polypeptides corresponding to genes affected by the engineered mutation. The invention also relates to antibodies raised in a mouse of the invention. The invention further provides methods for using the mice, cells, polynucleotides, polypeptides and antibodies of the invention. | 04-30-2009 |
Zhu Ding, Marshall Township, PA US
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20090230255 | CAB SIGNAL RECEIVER DEMODULATOR EMPLOYING REDUNDANT, DIVERSE FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAYS - A processor includes a first field programmable gate array (FPGA) having a first central processing unit (CPU) core programmed to perform a first function, and first programmable hardware logics (PHLs) programmed to perform a second function. A second FPGA includes a second CPU core programmed to perform a third function, and second PHLs programmed to perform a fourth function. A communication interface is between the first and second CPU cores. The first and second FPGAs are diverse. A portion of the first function communicates first information from the first CPU core to the second CPU core through the interface. A portion of the third function communicates second information from the second CPU core to the first CPU core through the interface, and, otherwise, the first function is substantially the same as the third function. The second function is substantially the same as the fourth function. | 09-17-2009 |
20110093767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SERIALLY TRANSMIT VITAL DATA FROM TWO PROCESSORS - A system for serially transmitting vital data includes first and second processors to determine first and second data, a serial communication apparatus to input third data and output serial data based upon the third data, and a memory having first and second ports accessible by the first and second processors, a first memory writable by the first processor and readable by the second processor, and a second memory writable by the second processor and readable by the first processor. The first and second processors store the first and second data in the first and second memories, cooperatively agree that the first data corresponds to the second data, and responsively cause the apparatus to employ: one of the first and second data as the third data, or parts of the first and second data as the third data, and output the serial data based upon the third data. | 04-21-2011 |
Zhuomin Ding, Blythewood, SC US
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20090130354 | SPINNING POLY(TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) YARNS - A novel process is provided for making spin-drawn yarn from poly(trimethylene terephthalate). The yarn, when packaged on a cheese-shaped spindle, can be produced in large sizes without crushing. | 05-21-2009 |
Zongrui Ding, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20130155948 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING A COMMON PDP CONTEXT - Disclosed herein are methods and devices for sharing a packet data protocol (PDP) context among a plurality of devices. For example, a method or sharing a PDP context among a plurality of devices may include a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) sending a request to establish or modify a PDP context. The request to establish or modify the PDP context may include an indication that the WTRU is a member of shared context group. The method may also include the WTRU receiving a response indicating that the request to establish or modify the PDP context was accepted. The method may also include the WTRU acting as a gateway for at least one other device in the shared context group. The request to establish or modify the PDP context may be an attach request. The indication that the WTRU is a member of shared context group may be a group identifier (ID). | 06-20-2013 |