Hsu, IL
Chia-Hua Hsu, Glenview, IL US
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20110091598 | CHEWING GUM BULKING AGENTS - A sucrose-free, non-cariogenic, non-laxative chewing gum composition contains a bulking agent having at least 25 wt. % of a water-soluble dietary fiber polysaccharide component, and at least 25 wt. % of a water-soluble non-cariogenic, non-laxative crystalline C | 04-21-2011 |
20110171342 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS PROVIDING AN INCREASED HYDRATION SENSATION - A confectionary product (such as a chewing gum or candy) contains an effective mouthwatering amount of erythritol in a form of granules including coarse granules or a combination of fine and coarse granules. Further a confectionary product incorporates an effective mouthwatering amount of erythritol contained in a filled bead or in combination with a food-grade acid. | 07-14-2011 |
20130309382 | HARD CANDY WITH REDUCED SUGAR - A low cariogenic, low-laxation hard candy product having acceptable clarity and cold flow stability, contains a bulking sweetener agent, comprising isomaltulose, trehalose, erythritol or combinations thereof and a doctoring agent, comprising inulin, indigestible dextrin, sucromalt, polydextrose, or combinations thereof; wherein the bulking sweetener agent to doctoring agent ratio is 70/30 to 40/60 dry solids wt. %. | 11-21-2013 |
20130337107 | CHEWING GUM ALTERNATIVE BULKING AGENTS - A chewing gum composition containing at least 25 wt. % water-soluble portion containing a least one simple sugar and at least one water-soluble fiber; and at least 25 wt. % water-insoluble portion containing at least 10 wt. % chewing gum base filler and at least 10 wt. % chewing gum non-filler base composition. Such a combination of water-soluble and water-insoluble materials produces a healthy amount of fiber, while creating a chewing gum with an acceptable mass duration, elasticity, cohesion, flavor delivery, and sweetness delivery. | 12-19-2013 |
20150050411 | GELLED CONFECTION WITH REDUCED SUGAR - A low sugar, low cariogenic, low-laxation gelled confection having acceptable texture, stability, clarity, and flavor delivery, that contains a doctoring agent comprising sucromalt, inulin, brown rice syrup, or combinations thereof; erythritol as the bulking sweetener agent; and a gelling agent comprising gelatin, pectin, starch, dextrin, hydrocolloid, milk proteins, or combinations thereof; wherein the doctoring agent to erythritol ratio is 90:10 to 70:30 wt % solids and the gelled confection has consumer acceptable texture, stability, clarity, and flavor delivery. | 02-19-2015 |
Chin Feng Hsu, Rolling Meadows, IL US
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20120200502 | ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICE SEAMLESS KEY/DISPLAY STRUCTURE - A key/display assembly includes a first switch and a display module disposed aside the first switch. A touch-sensitive input panel overlies the first switch and the display module, and the touch-sensitive input panel includes a first touch-sensitive region proximate the first switch. The electronic mobile device further includes a first key defined by the first switch and the first touch-sensitive region. As such, the first key is actuated by pressing the first touch-sensitive region to displace the first touch-sensitive region and thereby actuate the first switch. | 08-09-2012 |
Chin Feng Hsu, Schamburg, IL US
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20120075486 | Multi-Action Capacitive Switch and Methods of Use - A multi-action capacitive switch comprising a capacitive sensing area in a surface, a plunger comprising conductive material, and a structure of flexible conductive material. A change in capacitance caused by the presence of a user's finger travels from the capacitive sensing area, down the conductive material of the plunger, over the structure, and to a capacitive touch detector in contact with the structure. An actuation of the switch, for example by pressing, is detected by an actuation detector. In a handheld electronic device, a user may initiate a phone call using such a multi-action capacitive switch. The method includes displaying a list of phone numbers in response to detection of a user's finger on a predetermined key and calling one of the numbers when the user actuates the predetermined key. | 03-29-2012 |
Danny Chung Hsu, Urbana, IL US
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20120040995 | DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF PROCASPASE ACTIVATING COMPOUNDS AS PERSONALIZED ANTI-CANCER DRUGS - Compositions and methods are disclosed in embodiments relating to induction of cell death such as in cancer cells. Compounds and related methods for synthesis and use thereof, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells are disclosed. Compounds are disclosed that have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds. | 02-16-2012 |
20140315915 | DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF PROCASPASE ACTIVATING COMPOUNDS AS PERSONALIZED ANTI-CANCER DRUGS - Compositions and methods are disclosed in embodiments relating to induction of cell death such as in cancer cells. Compounds and related methods for synthesis and use thereof, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells are disclosed. Compounds are disclosed that have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds. | 10-23-2014 |
David D. Hsu, Evanston, IL US
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20150068521 | CONTAINER AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - An anesthetic container includes an anesthetic receptacle and a valve assembly attachable to the receptacle. The valve assembly includes a valve seat with a first sloped surface and a valve member with a second sloped surface, the first and second sloped surfaces having different slopes. The first and second sloped surfaces abut each other to form a gasketless, fluid-tight seal therebetween with the valve assembly in a closed configuration. The valve member is spaced from the valve seat in an open configuration to permit the flow of the anesthetic from the receptacle. The valve assembly may also include an exterior groove and a toroidal sealing member disposed in the groove, the toroidal sealing member having an X-shaped cross-section. | 03-12-2015 |
David D. Hsu, Morton Grove, IL US
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20100049160 | PORT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR - A port assembly includes a housing with an opening and a bore therethrough, a slit septum disposed in the bore to control access through the opening, a base joined to the housing and having a membrane attached thereto, a perforator having a first end abutting the slit septum and a second end aligned with the membrane, and a resilient member disposed between the perforator and the base. The port assembly may be used in a fluid container that includes a receptacle for retaining a fluid, and at least one conduit in communication with the receptacle. The at least one conduit may be defined, at least in part, by the port assembly. | 02-25-2010 |
David D. Hsu, Chicago, IL US
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20130175235 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT WITH CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A system includes a container and an adapter. The container may include a wall defining a receptacle and a neck, the neck forming an opening and a passage in fluid communication between the receptacle and the opening; a closure assembly having a portion disposed within the neck, and including an insert defining a valve seat, an actuator, a valve member attached to the actuator and sealingly engageable with the valve seat, and a biasing member disposed between the insert and the actuator. The biasing member urges the valve member into sealing engagement with the valve seat in an actuator advanced state, and the valve member disengages from the valve seat in an actuator retracted state, the actuator depending through the opening in the advanced state. The adapter may be removably attached to the container, and configured to move the actuator from advanced to retracted state upon attachment. | 07-11-2013 |
David D. Hsu, Skokie, IL US
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20100108681 | Port Assembly for Use With Needleless Connector - A port assembly includes a housing with an opening and a bore therethrough, a slit septum disposed in the opening to control access through the opening, a base joined to the housing and having a membrane attached thereto, a perforator having a first end abutting the slit septum and a second end aligned with the membrane, and a resilient member disposed between the perforator and the base. The perforator has first and second lumens, the first lumen extending between the first and second ends of the perforator and the second lumen extending between a point between the first and second ends and the second end. The perforator also has a seal disposed about the first lumen at the first end of the perforator, and a valve associated with the second lumen to limit flow of fluid through the second lumen in the direction of the second end. | 05-06-2010 |
David Dawei Hsu, Evanston, IL US
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20150238746 | FRANGIBLE CONNECTOR CLOSURE FOR TUBULAR CONNECTOR - A frangible connector closure is provided for connection to a medication administration tube, and includes a tubular body portion having an open end configured for being connected to a supply of medication, and an opposite closed end. An elongate, rigid frangible member is disposed at the closed end and closes the end from fluid flow. The frangible member has a closure end and an opposite free end, and a longitudinal axis. In addition, the frangible member extends in an axial direction and has a member transverse dimension. The free end forms a finger portion extending in the axial direction and has a transverse dimension less than the member transverse dimension. The closure end of the frangible member is readily separable from the body portion by manual manipulation relative to the body portion when the frangible member is disposed inside the tube, for user-activated opening of the connector. | 08-27-2015 |
Feng-Chih Hsu, Aurora, IL US
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20150298287 | POLISHING PAD WITH OFFSET CONCENTRIC GROOVING PATTERN AND METHOD FOR POLISHING A SUBSTRATE THEREWITH - The invention provides a polishing pad and a method of using the polishing pad for chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate. The polishing pad comprises a plurality of grooves composed of at least a first plurality of concentric grooves having a first center of concentricity, and a second plurality of concentric grooves having a second center of concentricity. The first center of concentricity is not coincident with the second center of concentricity, the axis of rotation of the polishing pad is not coincident with at least one of the first center of concentricity and the second center of concentricity, the plurality of grooves does not consist of a continuous spiral groove, and the polishing surface does not comprise a mosaic groove pattern. | 10-22-2015 |
Jia-Cheng Hsu, Aurora, IL US
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20150298287 | POLISHING PAD WITH OFFSET CONCENTRIC GROOVING PATTERN AND METHOD FOR POLISHING A SUBSTRATE THEREWITH - The invention provides a polishing pad and a method of using the polishing pad for chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate. The polishing pad comprises a plurality of grooves composed of at least a first plurality of concentric grooves having a first center of concentricity, and a second plurality of concentric grooves having a second center of concentricity. The first center of concentricity is not coincident with the second center of concentricity, the axis of rotation of the polishing pad is not coincident with at least one of the first center of concentricity and the second center of concentricity, the plurality of grooves does not consist of a continuous spiral groove, and the polishing surface does not comprise a mosaic groove pattern. | 10-22-2015 |
Junior Hsu, Northbrook, IL US
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20090250860 | Cutting board with pivotal base stand - A cutting board apparatus with a planar cutting surface and a stand pivotally mounted thereto. The stand supports the cutting board apparatus in a generally vertical position to facilitate frequent washing and drainage for healthier food processing. | 10-08-2009 |
Junior J. Hsu, Northbrook, IL US
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20090261111 | Collapsible container useful as a cooler - A collapsible self-supporting container, useful as a cooler includes a lid, a base panel, a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of side walls together forming a collapsible box defining an interior chamber for receiving items to be stored and/or cooled, and a rigid rectangular frame below the lid and surrounding an opening for accessing the chamber. The body is selectably configurable between collapsed and expanded configurations. The front and rear walls are flexibly attached to both the frame and the base panel and have separate top and bottom panels flexibly joined together. The side walls are flexibly attached to the frame and are engageable with the base panel. An optional collapsible liner is insertable within the container body. | 10-22-2009 |
Junior Julian Hsu, Northbrook, IL US
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20100071135 | PILLOW WITH BUFFERING EFFECT - A pillow includes an outer enclosure; an inner enclosure being received inside the outer enclosure and provided with an air valve; a fibrous material consisting of a plurality of fibers being filled in a space between the outer enclosure and the inner enclosure; and a core being received inside the inner enclosure. The fibers of the fibrous material function like a cushion, and the tiny air spaces existed among the fibers allow the pillow to provide a buffering effect, so that a user lying on back or on side can always comfortably rest his or her head on the pillow to enjoy good sleep quality. | 03-25-2010 |
Keng Hao Hsu, Savoy, IL US
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20090050487 | Direct Nanoscale Patterning of Metals Using Polymer Electrolytes - Disclosed herein are electrochemical fabrication platforms for making structures, arrays of structures and functional devices having selected nanosized and/or microsized physical dimensions, shapes and spatial orientations. Methods, systems and system components use an electrochemical stamping tool such as solid state polymeric electrolytes for generating patterns of relief and/or recessed features exhibiting excellent reproducibility, pattern fidelity and resolution on surfaces of solid state ionic conductors and in metal. Electrochemical stamping tools are capable high throughput patterning of large substrate areas, are compatible with commercially attractive manufacturing pathways to access a range of functional systems and devices including nano- and micro-electromechanical systems, sensors, energy storage devices, metal masks for printing, interconnects, and integrated electronic circuits. | 02-26-2009 |
20130052762 | METHOD OF FORMING AN ARRAY OF HIGH ASPECT RATIO SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSTRUCTURES - A new method for forming an array of high aspect ratio semiconductor nanostructures entails positioning a surface of a stamp comprising a solid electrolyte in opposition to a conductive film disposed on a semiconductor substrate. The surface of the stamp includes a pattern of relief features in contact with the conductive film so as to define a film-stamp interface. A flux of metal ions is generated across the film-stamp interface, and a pattern of recessed features complementary to the pattern of relief features is created in the conductive film. The recessed features extend through an entire thickness of the conductive film to expose the underlying semiconductor substrate and define a conductive pattern on the substrate. The stamp is removed, and material immediately below the conductive pattern is selectively removed from the substrate. Features are formed in the semiconductor substrate having a length-to-width aspect ratio of at least about 5:1. | 02-28-2013 |
Kenneth A. Hsu, Highland Park, IL US
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20100174229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHORIZED MEDICATION DELIVERY - A system and method for verifying identification of an authorized person by biometrics prior to a patient controlled analgesic medication delivery to the patient and for monitoring the delivery of medication to a patient is disclosed, along with a monitoring system and method for controlling medication delivery based on at least one monitored patient condition. | 07-08-2010 |
Margaret Chi-Ping Hsu, Vernon Hills, IL US
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20080287676 | FUSED COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) RECEPTOR - The present invention discloses novel compounds of general formula (I) | 11-20-2008 |
Margaret Chi-Ping Hsu, Lake Forest, IL US
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20100010055 | ANTAGONISTS OF THE VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) | 01-14-2010 |
20110040102 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INDAZOLYL UREAS THAT INHIBIT VANILLOID SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) RECEPTORS - The present invention relates to a process of preparing indazolyl ureas that are useful as antagonists of the vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (VR1). | 02-17-2011 |
20110144057 | ANTAGONISTS OF THE VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) | 06-16-2011 |
20120190845 | FUSED COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT VANILLOID RECEPTOR SUBTYPE 1 (VR1) RECEPTOR - The present invention discloses novel compounds of general formula (I) | 07-26-2012 |
Stephen C. Hsu, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20080286818 | BLOOD SAMPLE HANDLING METHODS FOR IMPROVED ASSAYS FOR MYELOPEROXIDASE - The invention provides a method for determining concentration of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in a human blood sample comprising: (a) providing a human peripheral blood sample stored under MPO preservation conditions; and (b) determining concentration of MPO in a plasma sample derived from the human peripheral blood sample. In a preferred embodiment, the MPO preservation conditions used in the invention comprise storage of the human peripheral blood sample in a plasma collection tube containing a leukocyte MPO secretion inhibitor. In this embodiment, the leukocyte MPO secretion inhibitor is preferably ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA). The assays used in the inventive methods can comprise any clinically useful assay for determining MPO plasma concentration, including sandwich and competitive immunoassays, clinical chemistry assays and enzymatic assays. | 11-20-2008 |
20090148866 | Antibodies and Improved Test Sample Handling Methods for Use in Assays for Myeloperoxidase - The present disclosure relates to isolated antibodies that can be used in an assay to determine the concentration levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in a test sample. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to the use of improved test sample handling methods in assays in order to preserve the original MPO levels in the test sample. | 06-11-2009 |
20120115244 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMMUNOASSAY OF PTERINS - Methods of assaying for (i) a pterin by immunoassay employing a pterin as capture agent, (ii) neopterin by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) employing an anti-neopterin antibody (Ab) as capture agent, (iii) neopterin by an immunoassay (IA) employing an acridinium (Acr)-labeled anti-neopterin Ab as conjugate, and (iv) neopterin by an IA employing Acr-labeled neopterin as tracer; an Acr-labeled anti-neopterin Ab; a conjugate/complex comprising anti-neopterin Ab and a carrier scaffold; a conjugated pterin; a conjugate comprising an Acr-labeled pterin and a carrier scaffold; an immunogen comprising neopterin and a carrier protein; a conjugate comprising such an immunogen and an Acr compound; an immunogen comprising a carrier protein and a neopterin hapten; a conjugate comprising such an immunogen and an Acr compound; a kit for assaying a pterin comprising a pterin as a capture agent and instructions for IA; and a kit for assaying neopterin comprising an anti-neopterin Ab as a capture agent and instructions for CMIA, neopterin comprising an Acr-labeled anti-neopterin Ab as a conjugate and instructions for IA, or Acr-labeled neopterin as a tracer and instructions for IA. | 05-10-2012 |
Susan S. Hsu, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20140019977 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ECONOMICAL MIGRATION OF LEGACY APPLICATIONS FROM MAINFRAME AND DISTRIBUTED PLATFORMS - An economical system and method of migrating legacy applications running on proprietary mainframe computer systems and distributed networks to commodity hardware-based software frameworks, by offloading the batch processing from the legacy systems, and returning the resultant data to the original legacy system to be consumed by the unaltered applications. An open source code tool is used to transfer the software, and rewrite it on a faster and more economical hardware system, while leaving a seamless integration of offloaded processing with existing batch processing flow. | 01-16-2014 |