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Boris B. Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20140201091 | Quality Control Audit System and Process - The present invention relates to a quality control audit system and process to an admission and reexamination system for auditing files for individuals entering or living in public or subsidized housing or using a voucher program. | 07-17-2014 |
Donald B. Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20150355988 | SIMPLIFIED PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT (SSPU) TESTER - Systems, methods, and apparatus for testing a passenger service unit (PSU) of a cabin of a vehicle are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method involves installing a test interface panel (TIP) in the cabin of the vehicle such that the TIP is connected to a power source and is able to communicate with the PSU. The method further involves connecting a user interface to the TIP. Also, the method involves sending at least one command, from the user interface, to the PSU via the TIP. Further, the method involves sending, at least one response, from the PSU. | 12-10-2015 |
Dustin Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20150175339 | FEEDING MECHANISM AND METHOD - A feeding mechanism and method for feeding objects singulated from a bulk mass of objects includes receiving the bulk mass into a hopper system having a hopper screw set including first and second hopper screws and a plurality of feeding pockets defined by the thread forms of the hopper screws. Rotation of the hopper screws tumbles the bulk mass to cascade and singulate individual objects into respective feed pockets. An object set including at least one singulated object is discharged from the hopper screw set by rotation of the hopper screws. A discharge assembly including a ramp and star wheel receives the discharged object set, and transfers the object set to a discharge outlet. The object set output from the discharge outlet is received by a target defined by a receiving article. In one example, the object is rounded, the target is an opening of a container. | 06-25-2015 |
Eugene Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20120168336 | CASE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A RESILIENT BAND FOR HOLDING ITEMS - Disclosed is a case or attachment device for use with an electronic device having a screen. The case has a base portion with a body having a back wall and side walls extending therefrom forming a receiving opening for receiving the electronic device. The case also includes a resilient band configured to hold one or more items (e.g., ID, credit cards, cash) against the case. The band may be pulled away from the body and items may be slid underneath the band so that they are held between an inner surface of the band and an outer surface of the body. The band may extend in a lateral, a longitudinal, or a diagonal direction. The band may also form a pocket for receiving items therein. The band can hold items against the back wall of the case. | 07-05-2012 |
Ka Yee Christina Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20130053594 | METHODS OF MAKING SELF-HEALING POLYMER AND GEL COMPOSITIONS - Methods for making self-healing polymer and gel compositions with crosslinks comprising coordinate bonds between monomer subunits and metals are disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
Laura Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20130332272 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOM ERROR PAGES FOR RETAIL APPLICATIONS - Example methods and systems for providing custom error pages for retail applications are disclosed. In general, the disclosed example systems provide error pages which are presented after a user attempts to access an inactive, unavailable, or nonexistent website address. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the system provides an error page which is customized, for example, based upon the website address that the user was attempting to access; based upon the user's history; based upon the system's most popular products and/or categories; and/or based upon some combination of those criteria. | 12-12-2013 |
Mei-Hua Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20150374563 | BODY SIGNAL CONTROL DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A method for controlling a powered wheelchair is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving first information from at least one user sensor coupled to a user of the wheelchair, said first information indicating the movement of the user; receiving second information from a reference sensor coupled to the wheelchair, said second information indicating the movement of the wheelchair; using the first information and the second information to prepare at least one instruction to move the wheelchair; and using the at least one instruction to move the wheelchair. | 12-31-2015 |
Plato Chun-Chih Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20150174165 | INGESTIBLE CANKER SORE TREATMENT - A treatment and prevention formulation for canker sores of the oral cavity including an aqueous alkaline solution having at least three B vitamins and either zinc (provided as Zn (II) EDTA alkali metal salt) or iron (provided as Fe (II) EDTA disodium salt) mixed therein and administered to a target area by a spray container. The vitamins are B | 06-25-2015 |
Raphael C. Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20140342345 | Compositions and Methods for Refolding of Denatured Proteins - Compounds and methods for refolding of proteins in an aqueous solution. In particular, biocompatible multiblock copolymer surfactants such as poloxamers, meroxapols, poloxamines, or polyols are used to catalyze proper refolding without changing the protein composition, and restore the protein to its native conformation and native biological function. The methods can be practiced both in vivo and in vitro. The biocompatible multiblock copolymer surfactants can be used for renaturation of recombinantly expressed proteins, and for renaturation of proteins that are unfolded due to heat, irradiation, mechanical shearing, electrical shock, frostbite, chemical stress, and other abiotic or biotic stresses. | 11-20-2014 |
Seon-Kyu Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20150096475 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROTECTIVE COVERAGE OF AN OPERATIONAL SURFACE - The present invention relates generally to a system and methods for providing protective coverage of an operational surface and any items that may be on the surface. Certain embodiments of the system may be used to help to maintain the sterility of a surface and the items on the surface. Advantageously, such embodiments of the system may be used to maintain the sterility of surgical instruments and materials, and the table surface on which they are placed prior to the start of the surgical procedure. Other embodiments of the system may be used to at least help to prevent the contamination of or maintain the freshness of food and the containers and utensils used to hold, prepare, and serve the food. | 04-09-2015 |
Seung Young Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20150196668 | NANOMEDICINES FOR EARLY NERVE REPAIR - Disclosed are hydrophobically modified nanoparticles and polymeric nanostructures that can be utilized to for the treatment of neuronal injury or neuronal disease in an affected patient, and methods of forming and using the nanoparticles and nanostructures. | 07-16-2015 |
Steven P. Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20140268060 | COMPUTERIZED REFRACTION AND ASTIGMATISM DETERMINATION - The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for determining the refractive error of a patient, more particularly determining the patient's refractive error by using a computerized screen, and providing the patient with a prescription for the patient's preferred type of corrective lenses. The system and method do not require the trip or expense of a doctor visit, and are optimized for convenience and cost effectiveness. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for determining a corrective lenses prescription of a patient. The method includes, separately, for each eye of the patient, determining the astigmatism prescription of the patient via a computerized screen, and determining the power of the corrective lenses prescription of the patient via the computerized screen. | 09-18-2014 |
Sung Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20160037263 | ELECTROSTATIC MICROPHONE WITH REDUCED ACOUSTIC NOISE - A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) microphone includes a base; a MEMS die disposed on the base; and a cover coupled to the base and enclosing the MEMS die. The MEMS die includes and diaphragm and back plate and posts extend from a first periphery of the back plate. The diaphragm is free to move within a boundary created by the posts. A front volume is formed on a first side of the diaphragm and a back volume is formed on a second side of the diaphragm between the diaphragm and the cover. A plurality of openings extend through the diaphragm about an outer periphery of the diaphragm, the openings being effective to mitigate noise. | 02-04-2016 |
Sung Bok Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20130075836 | Vented MEMS Apparatus And Method Of Manufacture - A micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a housing and a base. The base includes a port opening extending therethrough and the port opening communicates with the external environment. The MEMS die is disposed on the base and over the opening. The MEMS die includes a diaphragm and a back plate and the MEMS die, the base, and the housing form a back volume. At least one vent extends through the MEMS die and not through the diaphragm. The at least one vent communicates with the back volume and the port opening and is configured to allow venting between the back volume and the external environment. | 03-28-2013 |
20130160547 | MEMS Tilt Sensor - An acoustic sensor includes a back plate; at least one back plate electrode coupled to the back plate; a proof of mass with the proof of mass elastically coupled to the back plate; and a proof of mass electrode coupled to the proof of mass. Movement of the sensor causes a capacitance between the proof of mass electrode and the at least one back plate electrode to vary and the capacitance represents a magnitude of the movement of the sensor. | 06-27-2013 |
20140044297 | Microphone Assembly With Barrier To Prevent Contaminant Infiltration - A microphone assembly includes a cover, a base coupled to the cover, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device disposed on the base. An opening is formed in the base and the MEMS device is disposed over the opening. The base includes a barrier that extends across the opening and is porous to sound. The remaining portions of the base do not extend across the opening. | 02-13-2014 |
20140133686 | APPARATUS TO PREVENT EXCESS MOVEMENT OF MEMS COMPONENTS - An acoustic device includes a substrate, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus, a cover, a port, and a stop. The MEMS apparatus includes a diaphragm and a back plate. The cover is coupled to the substrate and encloses the MEMS apparatus. The port is disposed through the substrate, and the MEMS apparatus is disposed over the port. The stop is disposed over the MEMS apparatus and configured to prevent movement of portions of the MEMS apparatus that would damage the portions of the MEMS apparatus. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133687 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTION OF PRESSURE TRANSIENTS IN MICROPHONES - An acoustic device includes a substrate, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus, a cover, a port, and a valve. The MEMS apparatus includes a diaphragm and a back plate. The cover is coupled to the substrate and encloses the MEMS apparatus. The port is disposed through the substrate and the MEMS apparatus is disposed over the port. The valve is disposed over the port and opposite the MEMS apparatus. The valve is configured to assume a closed position during the occurrence of a high pressure event and prevent a pressure transient from damaging the MEMS apparatus. The valve is configured to assume an open position during the absence of a high pressure event. | 05-15-2014 |
20150041931 | Embedded Micro Valve In Microphone - A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus includes a base. A MEMS device is disposed on the base. A cover encloses the MEMS device on the base. A port extends through the base, and the MEMS device is disposed over the port. A diaphragm is embedded within the base and has at least some portions that extend across the port. In an open position, the diaphragm allows the passage of sound energy from the exterior of the apparatus to the interior of the apparatus. In a closed position, the diaphragm makes contact with an outer surface of the port to at least partially block the passage of sound energy from the exterior of the apparatus to the interior of the apparatus. | 02-12-2015 |
20150304753 | Microphone Assembly With Barrier To Prevent Contaminant Infiltration - A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone includes a rectangular substrate with a rigid base layer, a first metal layer, a second metal layer, one or more electrical pathways, an acoustic port, and a patterned flexible printed circuit board material. The MEMS microphone also includes a MEMS microphone die and a solid single-piece rectangular cover. | 10-22-2015 |
20160105748 | ACOUSTIC APPARATUS WITH DIAPHRAGM SUPPORTED AT A DISCRETE NUMBER OF LOCATIONS - An acoustic apparatus includes a back plate, a diaphragm, and at least one pillar. The diaphragm and the back plate are disposed in spaced relation to each other. At least one pillar is configured to at least temporarily connect the back plate and the diaphragm across the distance. The diaphragm stiffness is increased as compared to a diaphragm stiffness in absence of the pillar. The at least one pillar provides a clamped boundary condition when the diaphragm is electrically biased and the clamped boundary is provided at locations where the diaphragm is supported by the at least one pillar. | 04-14-2016 |
Unjin Lee, Chicago, IL US
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20160078167 | PROGNOSTIC AND PREDICTIVE BREAST CANCER SIGNATURE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of determining the prognosis of a breast cancer patient by evaluating a specified set of genes. Specifically, methods may comprise calculating a prognosis score based on a particular algorithm. Also disclosed are compositions, kits and methods for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof are disclosed involving one or more upstream activators and/or downstream effectors of TET1. | 03-17-2016 |