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Charley Chunlei Gao, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090184416MCM packages - An RF/IPD package with improved thermal management is described. The IPD substrate is attached to a system substrate with a thin RF chip mounted in the standoff between the IPD substrate and the system substrate. RF interconnections are made between the top of the RF chip and the bottom of the IPD substrate. Heat sinking is provided by bonding a heat sink layer on the RF chip to a heat sink layer on the system substrate. The heat sink may also serve as a ground plane connection. Combinations of other types of integrated devices may be fabricated using this approach.07-23-2009
20090237175Compact balun transformers - Balun transformers are described wherein multiple transformer loops are implemented in a stacked design with the primary and secondary loops overlying one another. By aligning the loops in a vertical direction, instead of offsetting the loops, the area of the device is reduced. Multiple transformer loops are nested on each level, and the transformer loops on a given level are connected together using a crossover located on a different level.09-24-2009

Patent applications by Charley Chunlei Gao, Plano, TX US

Hong Gao, Mckinney, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100330843LAMP SOCKET POWER PLUG ADAPTER - A portable lamp socket power plug adapter connectable to a standard light bulb socket with electrical outlet functions for AC or DC plugs; The AC or DC electrical plug sockets provide any standard shape for the connection of plug to supply electrical appliances. The electrical plug sockets may function as USB sockets in providing DC power supply.12-30-2010
20110022516Multiple Payments at One Click - A 1-click method for executing an expedited payment package of paying multiple bills right away through Internet. A user logs into an online bill pay account in a server system from a client system, and receives a web document specifying all bills including a 1-click-pay button. The user prepares a payment package of multiple bills, including a plurality of the identifications of the receiver, bill details, schedule definitions, and delivery details. After selection of 1-click-pay button performed by the user, the client system sends the payment package and a request to execute. Server system collectively processes bill payments the same day or right away according to the payment package and its settings but overriding the previously defined schedule for individual bill.01-27-2011

Hong P. Gao, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080296351DIFFUSION BONDED FLUID FLOW APPARATUS USEFUL IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING - The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding of steel and steel alloys, to fabricate a fluid delivery system of the kind which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling.12-04-2008
20080296354STAINLESS STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL ALLOY FOR DIFFUSION BONDING - The present invention relates to stainless steel sheets which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling. The invention also relates to a method of selecting and processing such sheets.12-04-2008
20090057375Method of improving surface roughness of fluid flow conduits within a diffusion bonded fluid flow structure - The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding sheets of patterned material to fabricate a fluid delivery system; and particularly relates to a method of improving the interior surface roughness of fluid flow conduits formed within the diffusion bonded fluid delivery system structure.03-05-2009
20090072009Method of preventing bonding between a load distribution block and a plate set of stacked sheets during diffusion bonding of a fluid flow structure - The present invention relates to diffusion bonding of patterned sheets to form a fluid flow handling structure, and to a method of preventing bonding between a load distribution block and a plate set of stacked sheets during the diffusion bonding process.03-19-2009

Jian Gao, Helotes, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093519Methods and Compositions to Inhibit Edema Factor and Adenylyl Cyclase - Small molecules and their derivatives are described for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal fluid loss. Also disclosed are methods of using said molecules and their derivatives to treat and/or prevent conditions associated with increased levels of 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate. Specific compositions of the invention are also novel.04-09-2009
20100184866Dual Cation Dual Anion Coordination Complexes - Compounds are provided herein which are coordination complexes of the formula, A07-22-2010
20120010233METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO INHIBIT EDEMA FACTOR AND ADENYLYL CYCLASE - Small molecules and their derivatives are described for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal fluid loss. Also disclosed are methods of using said molecules and their derivatives to treat and/or prevent conditions associated with increased levels of 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate. Specific compositions of the invention are also novel.01-12-2012

Patent applications by Jian Gao, Helotes, TX US

Jinming Gao, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090196826COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING NON-SPHERICAL MICRO- AND NANO-PARTICLES - The present invention includes compositions, methods and pharmaceutical compositions formed by template-directed polymer molding by contacting a porous template with one or more layers of polymeric material coated on a release layer coated on a substrate, applying pressure to the porous template, the substrates or both and separating the porous template from the polymer material to form one or more polymer nonspherical nanostructures with one or more layers on the substrate. The template includes one or more nonspherical nanostructure features. The size and shape of the one or more single- or multi-layer polymeric nonspherical nanostructures are controlled by the one or more nonspherical nanostructure features and the polymer material optionally including one or more active agents with or without retardants, dyes, etc.08-06-2009
20090266418PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES BASED ON NANOSTRUCTURED POLYMER FILMS MOLDED FROM POROUS TEMPLATE - The present invention includes a template, an optoelectronic device and methods for making the same. The optoelectronic device includes a first substrate; a first electrode disposed on the first substrate; a first interdigitating, nano-structured charge-transfer molded material (e.g., a polymer) with a first electron affinity disposed on the first electrode; a second interdigitating, nano-structured charge-transfer material (e.g., single molecules, quantum dots, or particles) with a second electron affinity disposed on the first interdigitating, nano-structured charge-transfer material; a second electrode disposed in the second interdigitating, nano-structured charge-transfer material; and a second substrate disposed on the second electrode.10-29-2009

Jizong Gao, Cedar Park, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080294270DIFFERENTIALLY PROCESSED TISSUE AND PROCESSING METHODS THEREOF - A method of preparing an implantable biological device having a first tissue part and a second tissue part includes exposing the first tissue part to a first preparation method and preventing exposure of the second biological tissue part to the first preparation method. Preventing exposure of the second biological tissue part to the first preparation method may be achieved using an embedding technique, a coating technique, a covering technique, or physical isolation. The method may further include exposing the second tissue part to a second preparation method and preventing exposure of the first biological tissue part to the second preparation method. An apparatus for preparing an implantable biologic device includes an enclosure having first and second chambers separated by a partition member wherein a substantial portion of the first tissue part is within the first chamber and a substantial portion of the second tissue part is within the second chamber.11-27-2008
20090012629COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - Implants for repairing tissue defects, such as cartilage tissue defects, and methods of their preparation and use are disclosed. A mold of a tissue defect is prepared by pressing upon the defect a substrate having shape memory, such as aluminum foil. The mold, which has contours substantially conforming to those of the defect, is removed from the defect, and tissue particles are added to the mold ex vivo. A biological carrier such as biocompatible glue is also added to the mold. The combination of tissue particles and the biological carrier thereby form an implant, which retains its shape after separation from the mold. The implant can be transferred to the tissue defect, with contours of the mold matching corresponding contours of the defect.01-08-2009
20090202642Drug Delivery System Comprising Microparticles and Gelation System - Disclosed are drug delivery compositions comprising a continuous aqueous phase comprising a reverse thermal gelation system comprising a blend of a cellulose derivative and polyethylene glycol; a discontinuous particulate phase comprising microparticles; and an agent to be delivered contained in at least said discontinuous particulate phase. Also disclosed are sustained release compositions formed using the drug delivery compositions and methods of using those compositions.08-13-2009
20100191281Apparatus and Method for Delivering a Biocompatible Material to a Surgical Site - A device for delivering a biocompatible material to a surgical site includes a cannula having proximal and distal portions and at least a first interior lumen disposed therebetween through which the biocompatible material is delivered. The device further includes an initiation member for initiating cross-linking of the biocompatible material while the biocompatible material is within the cannula. The cannula may include a heating element to thermally initiate cross-linking. Alternately, the cannula may include a second lumen for transmitting light from a light source. A movable blocking element controls the amount of light that passes into the first lumen. A method of delivering a curable biocompatible material to a surgical site includes positioning a distal portion of a cannula adjacent the surgical site and introducing the biocompatible material through a first lumen of the cannula. Cross-linking of the biocompatible material is then initiated while the biocompatible material is within the cannula.07-29-2010
20100297766Method of Removing Undesired Tissue from Connective Tissue - A method of removing undesired tissue from a connective tissue is provided that includes stretching the connective tissue and peeling away the undesired tissue. Some methods include soaking the connective tissue in a solution prior to and/or subsequent to stretching and peeling away the undesired tissue. The solution may include a detergent, an enzyme, a salt solution, an organic solvent, and combinations thereof.11-25-2010
20120003176HYDROGEL-FORMING COMPOSITION COMPRISING NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC SEGMENTS - A hydrogel composition is formed from a natural polymer derivative having a plurality of cross-linkable units depending therefrom, and a synthetic polymer derivative having a plurality of cross-linkable units depending therefrom, said natural and synthetic polymer derivatives having hydrolysable units disposed between the polymer backbone of said derivative and at least some of said cross-linkable units. The use of a combination of natural and synthetic polymers provides for biodegradability of the hydrogel, along with mechanical properties such as strength and elasticity.01-05-2012
20120003192HYDROGEL-FORMING COMPOSITION COMPRISING PROTEIN AND NON-PROTEIN SEGMENTS - A hydrogel-forming composition is formed from a protein polymer derivative having a plurality of cross-linkable units depending therefrom, and a non-protein polymer derivative having a plurality of cross-linkable units depending therefrom, said non-protein polymer derivatives having hydrolysable units disposed between the polymer backbone of said derivative and at least some of said cross-linkable units. The use of a combination of protein and non-protein polymers provides for biodegradability of the hydrogel by hydrolysis of the hydrolysable units and/or enzymatic degradation of the proteins, along with mechanical properties such as strength and elasticity.01-05-2012
20120020932THERMOSENSITIVE HYDROGEL COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A hydrogel-forming composition is provided that comprises an extracellular matrix protein, hyaluronic acid, and a thermosensitive biocompatible polymer such as methylcellulose. The hydrogels can provide a therapeutic effect; further, the hydrogels may comprise an optional therapeutic agent such as cells or a pharmaceutical composition. The composition may be injected to an area in need of treatment by the therapeutic agent. The composition may form a gel at about 37° C., such that the gel maintains the therapeutic agent in the area of the body in need of such treatment.01-26-2012

Patent applications by Jizong Gao, Cedar Park, TX US

Ke Gao, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100023613Managing Pluggable Modules Of A Network Element - Managing pluggable modules of a network element includes receiving an approved pluggable module list for the network element. A pluggable module is received at the network element, and a component identifier of the pluggable module is determined. If the component identifier is on the approved pluggable module list, the pluggable module is approved for operation with the network element. If the component identifier is not on the approved pluggable module list, the pluggable module is rejected for operation with the network element.01-28-2010

Ke Qin Gao, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120087648METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION SWITCHING - A method is provided for protection switching in an optical network. The method may include communicating a switch request for initiation of protection switching in response to a determination that at least a minimum frequency of interrupts indicating failure of an optical signal has occurred over a first period. The method may also include communicating a switch request for cessation of protection switching in response to a determination that no more than a maximum frequency of interrupts indicating failure of an optical signal has occurred over a second period.04-12-2012

Kuanqiang Gao, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174105Production of Substituted Phenylene Aromatic Diesters - The present disclosure is directed to the production of 5-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-phenylene dibenzoate and the purification thereof. Synthesis pathways for a precursor to 5-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-phenylene dibenzoate are provided. The precursor is 5-tert-butyl-3-methylcatechol.07-08-2010
20100204506Production of Substituted Phenylene Aromatic Diesters and Compositions - The present disclosure provides processes for the production of substituted phenylene aromatic diesters and the resultant compositions. The processes include reacting an aromatic diol with an aromatic carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof. The aromatic diol and/or the aromatic carboxylic acid (or derivative thereof) is/are substituted. The reaction forms a substituted phenylene aromatic diester with the structure (II):08-12-2010
20100273966Procatalyst Composition with Adamantane and Method - Disclosed are procatalyst compositions having an internal electron donor which includes an adamantanedicarboxylate and optionally an electron donor component. Ziegler-Natta catalyst compositions containing the present procatalyst compositions produce propylene-based olefins with broad molecular weight distribution.10-28-2010
20110130529THREE AND FOUR ATOM BRIDGED DICARBONATE COMPOUNDS AS INTERNAL DONORS IN CATALYSTS FOR POLYPROPYLENE MANUFACTURE - A solid, hydrocarbon-insoluble, catalyst component useful in polymerizing olefins, said catalyst component containing magnesium, titanium, and halogen, and further containing an internal electron donor having a structure:06-02-2011
20110130530TWO ATOM BRIDGED DICARBONATE COMPOUNDS AS INTERNAL DONORS IN CATALYSTS FOR POLYPROPYLENE MANUFACTURE - A solid, hydrocarbon-insoluble, catalyst component useful in polymerizing olefins, said catalyst component containing magnesium, titanium, and halogen, and further containing an internal electron donor having a structure:06-02-2011

Li Gao, Missouri City, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080285386Training For Directional Detection - Acoustic telemetry devices and methods that provide directional detection. In one embodiment, a disclosed acoustic telemetry device comprises at least two acoustic sensors and an electronics module. The electronics module combines the detection signals from the acoustic sensors to obtain a combined signal that substantially excludes signals propagating in a direction opposite to the communication signal The disclosed systems and methods can be trained in the field and will readily accommodate an irregular and unknown signal transmission medium between the two acoustic sensors11-20-2008

Patent applications by Li Gao, Missouri City, TX US

Li Gao, Katy, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110031972METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETERMINING AN ELECTRICAL PROPERTY OF A FORMATION FLUID - Determining an electrical property of a formation fluid. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods comprising drawing formation fluids into a tool within a borehole, applying a swept frequency electric field to the formation fluids by way of a first winding, inducing a current flow in a second winding based on the swept frequency electric field, and determining a property of the formation fluids based, at least in part, on the current flow in the second winding.02-10-2011
20110164468METHOD AND SYSTEM OF TRANSMITTING ACOUSTIC SIGNALS FROM A WELLBORE - Transmitting acoustic signals from a wellbore. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including transmitting an acoustic signal comprising downhole data, receiving the acoustic signal (the receiving by a receiver disposed within the internal diameter of a casing in the wellbore) converting the acoustic signal to a corresponding first electromagnetic signal, and inducing a second electromagnetic signal in a tubing responsive to the first electromagnetic signal.07-07-2011
20120018152FLUID CONTROL IN RESERVIOR FLUID SAMPLING TOOLS - A pumping system comprising: a probe to suction a fluid from a fluid reservoir; a pump in fluid communication with said probe; a sensor for detecting phase changes in said pumping system, said sensor in fluid communication with said probe or pump, said sensor generating a sensor signal; a fluid exit from said pumping system, said fluid exit being in fluid communication with said pump; and a variable force check valve located between said probe and said fluid exit.01-26-2012
20120072128Determining Fluid Density - The density of a fluid is determined using a vibratory resonant densitometer in an environment. The densitometer includes a tubular sample cavity and other densitometer parts. The method includes measuring a plurality of parameters characterizing the environment. The method further includes adjusting a model of the sample cavity using the measured parameters. The method further includes receiving a sample fluid into the sample cavity. The method further includes vibrating the sample cavity to obtain a vibration signal. The method further includes calculating the density of the sample fluid using the model and the vibration signal.03-22-2012

Li Gao, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100328536Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Architecture For A Hybrid Television Tuner - According to one aspect, a mixed-signal tuner for analog and digital TV reception incorporates a demodulator for analog TV, employing various features for resolving limitations of the analog circuitry and for achieving compatibility with various global TV standards. Such features, which may be present in one or more embodiments, include the use of a variable sample rate in all digital clocks for frequency planning, and use of a microcontroller (MCU) to control various circuitry of the tuner.12-30-2010
20100328544Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Architecture For A Hybrid Television Tuner - According to one aspect, a mixed-signal tuner for analog and digital TV reception incorporates a demodulator for analog TV, employing various features for resolving limitations of the analog circuitry and for achieving compatibility with various global TV standards. Such features, which may be present in one or more embodiments, include the use of a variable sample rate in all digital clocks for frequency planning, and use of a microcontroller (MCU) to control various circuitry of the tuner.12-30-2010
20110050998Digital Phase Lock Loop Configurable As A Frequency Estimator - In various implementations, a re-configurable phase lock loop may have multiple signal paths, including a feedforward path to operate in a carrier frequency acquisition mode to obtain a carrier frequency estimate and a feedback loop path to operate in a carrier frequency tracking mode to translate an incoming signal to a baseband signal. The multiple signal paths may share most of the hardware to reduce implementation cost.03-03-2011

Patent applications by Li Gao, Austin, TX US

Liang Gao, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110285995IMAGE MAPPING SPECTROMETERS - Devices and methods for hyperspectral and multispectral imaging are discussed. In particular, Image Mapping Spectrometer systems, methods of use, and methods of manufacture are presented. Generally, an image mapping spectrometer comprises an image mapping field unit, a spectral separation unit, and a selective imager. Image mapping spectrometers may be used in spectral imaging of optical samples. In some embodiments, the image mapping field unit of an image mapping spectrometer may be manufactured with surface shaped diamond tools.11-24-2011
20120010513Chemically-selective, label free, microendoscopic system based on coherent anti-stokes raman scattering and microelectromechanical fiber optic probe - An endoscopic microscopic system for collecting and processing a sequence of images.01-12-2012
20120022367Chemically-selective, label free, microendoscopic system based on coherent anti-stokes raman scattering and microelectromechanical fiber optic probe - An endoscopic microscopic system for collecting and processing a sequence of images in order to provide diagnosis and treatment.01-26-2012

Linlin Gao, Cedar Park, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090049224System and Method for Distributed Partitioned Library Mapping - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method of media library access that eliminates, or at least substantially reduces, the shortcomings of prior art media library access systems and methods. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods of distributed mapping of media library partitions. According to one embodiment, the present invention can include a first controller connected to a data transport element of a media library and a second controller connected to a media changer of the media library. The first controller can maintain a media library partition representing a portion of the media library, receive a command from a host application based on the media library partition and forward the command to the second controller. The first controller can further translate logical addresses referenced in the command to physical addresses before forwarding the command to the second controller. The second controller can receive the command from the first controller and forward the command to the media changer. The second controller, according to another embodiment of the present invention, can also prioritize the command on a FIFO basis or according to other prioritization scheme known in the art.02-19-2009
20100199061System and Method for Distributed Partitioned Library Mapping - A system and method of media library access that utilizes distributed mapping of media library partitions. A first controller can be connected to a data transport element of a media library and a second controller can be connected to a media changer of the media library. The first controller can maintain a media library partition representing a portion of the media library, receive a command from a host application based on the media library partition and forward the command to the second controller. The first controller can further translate logical addresses referenced in the command to physical addresses before forwarding the command to the second controller. The second controller can receive the command from the first controller and forward the command to the media changer. The second controller can also prioritize the command on using a FIFO or other prioritization scheme.08-05-2010

Patent applications by Linlin Gao, Cedar Park, TX US

Ming Gao, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090234590Method for improved crack detection and discrimination using circumferential magnetic flux leakage - A method of predicting at least one physical change in crack geometry based on ILI operating pressure, the method comprising a) performing a first test on a pipeline at a first pressure P09-17-2009
20110106457Methods, systems, and computer program products for performing structural screening - Methods, systems, and computer program products for performing structural screening. Methods include applying pre-defined filter criteria to measurements resulting from an inspected structure operable for eliminating measurement data falling below a designated threshold. Methods further include identifying a baseline defect size associated with the inspected structure. The baseline defect size indicates a largest defect capable of being undetected during inspection. Methods also include identifying tolerance levels relating to the inspected structures factoring in the baseline defect size and attributes of the inspected structure, comparing results of the applying pre-defined filter criteria with tolerance levels identified, and determining a risk of cracking for the inspected structure based upon the comparing.05-05-2011

Patent applications by Ming Gao, Houston, TX US

Shuqiang Gao, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090256562NMR METHOD OF DETECTING PRECIPITANTS IN A HYDROCARBON STREAM - A method for detecting the presence of precipitants in a hydrocarbon stream, the method comprising introducing at least a portion of the hydrocarbon stream into a measurement chamber of an NMR measuring device, assaying the fluids in the chamber with proton nuclear magnetic resonance to obtain NMR signals, and processing the NMR signals to detect the formation of precipitants in the hydrocarbon stream. The method may be carried out at first and second locations, and NMR signals obtained at the two locations compared to detect precipitation of precipitant between the two locations. A method of monitoring the water content of a hydrocarbon stream in a flowline comprising introducing at least a portion of the hydrocarbon stream into an NMR measuring device, measuring a baseline NMR water signal of the hydrocarbon stream and comparing subsequent NMR water signals with the baseline NMR water signal to detect changes in the water content of the hydrocarbon stream.10-15-2009

Xiaioian Gao, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100047875Making nucleic acid sequences in parallel and use - The present invention relates generally to the fields of genomics, synthetic biology and genetic engineering. More particularly, the present invention concerns the methods that enable parallel multiplex ligation and amplification on surface for making assemblies of nucleic acids of various biological applications and for analysis of biological samples such as DNA, RNA, and proteins.02-25-2010

Zhicun Gao, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110210952SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SIGNAGE SYSTEM OF A TRANSIT VEHICLE - A sign-monitoring system includes at least one electronic sign and a controller comprising a processor and memory. The electronic sign includes a pixel array, the pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The electronic sign further includes an embedded controller coupled to the at least one electronic sign. The embedded controller develops diagnostic information for the at least one electronic sign, the diagnostic information including information related to a number of malfunctioning pixels in the plurality of pixels. The controller is communicably coupled to the embedded controller and receives at least a portion of the diagnostic information from the embedded controller. In addition, the controller assesses the at least a portion of the diagnostic information to develop health information. The assessment involves evaluating the information related to the number of malfunctioning pixels.09-01-2011