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Allison Lee, Walled Lake, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090308764	Hemostatic bandage kit and method of use - The hemostatic bandage kit and associated method of use operates to yield a rapidly deployable hemostatic wound treatment to enable medical personnel to more quickly respond to traumatic injuries involving massive blood loss, thereby saving lives. The hemostatic bandage kit does not require a medical facility, or alternatively, medical personnel or others in the field, to separately store or carry the components necessary to create a hemostatic wound treatment. All of the components are cooperatively stored in an integrated kit that is easily transported, stored, and deployed. The components include an inner membrane retaining a solvent therein, and an outer membrane retaining an absorptive material and a clotting agent, wherein the inner membrane is adapted to rupture and mix the solvent with the clotting agent and to saturate the absorptive material for application to a wound.	12-17-2009

Alvin Lee, Novi, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100171337	MAP POCKET CLOSE-OUT AS INTEGRATED PELVIC BOLSTER FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An integrated combined extended map pocket close-out and pelvic bolster component for attachment to a door trim substrate used in a vehicle door is disclosed. The component comprises a map pocket close-out portion, a pelvic bolster portion, and a bridge connecting the map pocket close-out portion and the pelvic bolster portion. The pelvic bolster portion is substantially hollow and preferably defines a box. The component includes a plurality of walls and the thickness of some of the walls is greater than the thickness of other walls. One or more of the walls may be angled. The map pocket close-out portion has a depth and the pelvic bolster portion has a depth. The depth of the map pocket close-out portion is greater than the depth of the pelvic bolster portion. The one-piece component is a molded component formed from a polymerized material.	07-08-2010

Brett J. Lee, Fenton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100245850	System For Indirectly Measuring A Geometric Dimension Related To An Opening In An Apertured Exterior Surface of A Part Based On Direct Measurements Of The Part When Fixtured At A Measurement Station - A system for indirectly measuring a geometric dimension related to an opening in an apertured exterior surface of a part such as an ammunition case based on direct measurements of the part when fixtured at a measurement station is provided. The system includes first and second holding devices for holding the part therebetween in a part-retaining position in which the part is firmly held between the devices at its end surfaces. In one embodiment, a portion of each of the holding devices extends into its respective opening in the part-retaining position. The system also includes a head apparatus which has a plurality of radiation sources for successively directing arrays of planes of radiation at the holding devices and at the part, and a plurality of receiver modules for measuring the amount of radiation present in unobstructed planar portions of the planes to obtain holding device and part signals. The system further includes a movable stage subsystem coupled to the head apparatus for translating the head apparatus. The system still further includes a signal processor for processing the holding device and part signals to obtain data and a data processor for processing the data to obtain the direct measurements. The data processor determines the geometric dimensions related to the openings based on the direct measurements.	09-30-2010

Chang Hun Lee, Rochester, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120056446	Energy-Absorbing Cowl Structure - An energy-absorbing cowl structure for a vehicle is provided. The structure includes a first portion and a curved second portion extending from the first portion. A length of the first portion varies along a dimension of the cowl structure.	03-08-2012

Changil Lee, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090091114	STEERING COLUMN DYNAMIC DAMPER - A damper for a steering column assembly includes a housing attached to and extending along an axis of the steering column assembly. A mass is attached to a distal end of the housing with a resilient member being disposed between the housing and the mass that permits movement of the mass along an axis that is substantially parallel to the axis of the steering column assembly relative to the housing to absorb vibrational forces exerted on the steering column assembly along the axis.	04-09-2009

Cheol Lee, Birmingham, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100114354	METHOD FOR ESTIMATING IMMEASURABLE PROCESS VARIABLES DURING A SERIES OF DISCRETE PROCESS CYCLES - A method for estimating a process variable associated with a series of operations of a manufacturing process includes deriving a model that represents a given operation of the manufacturing process. The operation has first, second, and third process variables associated therewith. The model includes the first, second, and third process variables. Variations in the first and second process variables during each of the operations are substantially immeasurable. The method further includes measuring the first process variable after a first one of the operations and measuring the third process variable during a second one of the operations using a sensing device. The method further includes estimating at least one of the first and second process variables during the second one of the operations using the measured first process variable, the measured third process variable, and the model. Additionally, the method includes controlling the second operation based on the at least one of the first and second estimated process variables.	05-06-2010

Cheol S. Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100077728	AIR-FUEL IMBALANCE DETECTION BASED ON ZERO-PHASE FILTERING - A control system comprising an oxygen sensor that generates an oxygen signal based on an oxygen concentration level in an exhaust gas of an engine, a filtering module that determines a filtered signal based on the oxygen signal, and an air-fuel imbalance detection module that detects an air-fuel imbalance in the engine based on the oxygen signal and the filtered signal. A method comprising generating an oxygen signal based on an oxygen concentration level in an exhaust gas of an engine, determining a filtered signal based on the oxygen signal, and detecting an air-fuel imbalance in the engine based on the oxygen signal and the filtered signal.	04-01-2010

Cheol W. Lee, Birmingham, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090138115	INTELLIGENT OPTIMIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A method and system of optimizing a complex manufacturing process performed by an apparatus on a subject to achieve at least one processing objective. The system includes a graphical user interface, a process module, and an optimization module. The process module includes a training module, an empirical relationships database, an analytical equations database, a heuristic knowledge database, and a process models database. The graphical user interface is used to input at least one processing variable and constraints for the processing objective of the complex manufacturing process. The training module generates empirical relationships from the processing variable and empirical data obtained from the complex manufacturing process. The process module generates a process model that takes into consideration heuristic knowledge of the complex manufacturing process stored in the heuristic knowledge database, empirical relationships stored in the empirical relationships database, and optionally analytical equations stored in the analytical equations database and relating to the complex manufacturing process. The optimization module employs the process model to optimize the complex manufacturing process.	05-28-2009

Chitase Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100029710	COMPOUNDS HAVING BOTH ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISM AND PPARy ACTIVATING ACTIVITIES - Compounds of following formula (I) are provided that have both angiotensin II receptor antagonist activity and PPARy agonist activity. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment of diseases with the compounds including type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, metabolic syndrome, congestive heart failure, and hypertension.	02-04-2010

Chiwei John Lee, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100253473	AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THEREFOR - An automotive vehicle includes one or more computers. The one or more computers are configured to, in a first mode of operation, receive and store, at a plurality of instances, inventory information about assets in a vicinity of the vehicle, and identify patterns in asset inventories based on the inventory information and a history of vehicle locations associated with the inventory information. The one or more computers are also configured to, in a second mode of operation, generate output representing at least one suggested vehicle destination based on the identified patterns and assets detected in the vicinity of the vehicle.	10-07-2010
20100253488	AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THEREFOR - An automotive vehicle includes one or more computers. The one or more computers are configured to, in a first mode of operation, receive and store, at a plurality of instances, inventory information about assets in a vicinity of the vehicle, and identify patterns in asset inventories based on a history of days and times when the inventory information was received. The one or more computers are also configured to, in a second mode of operation, generate output representing an alert if an asset expected to be in the vicinity of the vehicle on a particular day and time, based on the identified patterns, is not in the vicinity of the vehicle.	10-07-2010

Choon Young Lee, Mount Pleasant, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100247439	DENDRITIC NANO-ANTIOXIDANTS - Provided are dendritic nano-antioxidant compounds according to Formula I, which may further comprise active agents covalently or non-covalently attached. Further provided are compositions comprising the disclosed compounds. Also disclosed are cosmetic compositions and dietary supplements comprising the compounds according to Formula I. The invention additionally provides methods of reducing free radicals or oxidative stress in a cell, a method of treating a subject, and a method of treating a condition comprising administering the compounds according to Formula I.	09-30-2010

Chou Lee, Warren, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100229836	GUIDED BRIDGE FOR A PISTON IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An improved configuration for internal combustion engine that reduces side forces on pistons during the engine cycle. The improvement is an intermediate and guided bridge element located between pull rods and pistons with articulated connections that allow side forces to be dissipated away from the pistons.	09-16-2010

Chul S. Lee, Northville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080311341	Article Having Impact Resistant Surface - An article manufactured from a polymer filled with fibers includes a plurality of ribs orientated and configured in a unique manner to improve resistance to an impact from an object. The ribs extend from a planar portion of the article. A fillet interconnects the ribs and the planar portion and includes a fillet radius of at least 0.75 mm. The fibers of the polymer are aligned within the article parallel to a flow of the polymer when injected into a mold during a molding process. The ribs are oriented in a pattern relative to the aligned fibers to maximize the impact resistance of the article.	12-18-2008

Chun Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110095924	FEEDBACK CIRCUITS WITH DC OFFSET CANCELLATION - Feedback circuits with DC offset cancellation are described. In an exemplary design, a feedback circuit includes a slow integrator and a summer. The slow integrator receives a first intermediate signal at a particular point in the feedback circuit and provides a second intermediate signal. The summer is located after the particular point and receives and sums the first and second intermediate signals to reduce DC offset in the first intermediate signal. In one design, the feedback circuit may be a delta-sigma (ΔΣ) modulator with at least one integrator coupled in cascade. The slow integrator is coupled to the output of the last integrator, receives the first intermediate signal from the last integrator, and provides the second intermediate signal. The summer is coupled to the last integrator and the slow integrator and sums the first and second intermediate signals to reduce DC offset in the first intermediate signal.	04-28-2011

Chun C. Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100066436	ACTIVE-TIME DEPENDENT BIAS CURRENT GENERATION FOR SWITCHED-CAPACITOR CIRCUITS - Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure include adaptively generating a bias current for a switched-capacitor circuit. An exemplary apparatus includes a first phase signal and a second phase signal operating at a sampling rate. An asserted time of the first phase signal and an asserted time of the second phase signal are separated by a predefined non-overlap time. The apparatus also includes a switched-capacitor circuit with a plurality of switched capacitors operably coupled to the first phase signal and the second phase signal. An amplifier is operably coupled to the switched-capacitor circuit and has a response time inversely proportional to an adaptive bias current. A bias generator is coupled to the amplifier and operates to modify the adaptive bias current responsive to the asserted time of the first phase signal.	03-18-2010

Chunhao I. Lee, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120078475	METHOD FOR DETECTING POWERTRAIN TORQUE OUTPUT - A powertrain includes a transmission coupled to a driveline. A method for monitoring torque of the driveline includes monitoring signals from first and second rotational sensors located at respective first and second rotationally-coupled positions of the driveline separated by a distance along the driveline, determining rotation of the driveline at the first and second rotationally-coupled positions from said signals, determining a twist angle derived from a difference between the rotations of the driveline at the first and second rotationally-coupled positions, calculating a driveline torque corresponding to the twist angle, and controlling operation of the powertrain in response to the driveline torque.	03-29-2012

Chunhui Kevin Lee, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110169302	DOOR BLOCK ARRANGEMENT FOR ENERGY ABSORBING VEHICLE DOOR - An energy absorbing vehicle door having a door block strategically located within the door. The door block has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is wider than the lower portion and is attached to the inner panel of the door. A door beam is provided between the inner panel of the door and the outer panel. A portion of the door beam is positioned between the inner panel and the lower portion of the door block. The door beam may be attached to the lower portion of the door block. The attachment surface of the lower portion of the door block may have a geometry that is the same as or is substantially the same as the geometry of the door beam.	07-14-2011

Daniel B. Lee, Wyoming, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100201816	MULTI-DISPLAY MIRROR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPANDED VIEW AROUND A VEHICLE - A multi-display vehicular rearview mirror system (	08-12-2010

Darren (shih Yuan) Lee, Brighton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110040451	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT - A system for classifying an occupant using a reduced quantity of force sensors. The system includes one or more force sensors, an electronic control unit (“ECU”), and a vehicle safety system. The force sensors are, for example, i-Bolt™ sensors, or other suitable force sensors or force sensing systems. The ECU includes, among other things, an occupant classification module and a safety monitoring module. The occupant classification module receives signals from the force sensors, determines one or more moments about a fixed point of a vehicle occupant control volume, and determines an occupant classification metric based on a mass of the control volume and a center of gravity of the control volume. The occupant classification module uses the occupant classification metric to classify an occupant into one of a plurality of occupant classifications. Based on the occupant classification, the safety monitoring module controls one or more vehicle safety systems.	02-17-2011

Do I. Lee, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100143738	Process for Producing Biopolymer Nanoparticle Biolatex Compositions Having Enhanced Performance and Compositions Based Thereon - The present invention provides novel biolatex conjugate compositions and methods of production and use thereof. The novel biolatex conjugate compositions comprise a biopolymer-additive complex (prepared by co-extruding a biopolymer feedstock, at least one performance-enhancing additive, and at least one plasticizer under shear forces) reacted with a crosslinking agent under shear forces. The biolatex conjugate compositions exhibit enhanced performance properties for coated paper, paperboard, and other applications using extremely low levels of performance-enhancing additives.	06-10-2010

Ellen Cheng-Chi Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110165414	Compostable Interior Panel For Use In A Vehicle And Method of Manufacture - A compostable interior panel for use in a vehicle includes an injection molded compostable polymer. A layer is disposed about the compostable polymer and comprises a composting-resistant polymer having a thickness ranging from 10 μm to 175 μm. The compostable polymer and the composting-resistant polymer are substantially insoluble in one another when liquid.	07-07-2011
20120032365	FOAMED RESIN INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An injection molding apparatus and method are provided. The method includes a molded cavity coupled to a resin injection apparatus which injects molten resin under pressure with a gas such that the resin foams within the mold cavity. An electrical heater is in contact with a first cavity surface, and a cooling medium cools the mold. The resin may include metallic flakes.	02-09-2012

Eric K. Lee, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100015375	BUBBLE STABILITY - The invention includes a copolymer of vinylidene chloride with at least one monounsaturated comonomer and at least one branching monomer in an amount sufficient to increase molecular weight over that of a polymer prepared using the same process and same monomers in the same relative amounts except without the branching monomer, but preferably the branching monomer is present in a quantity not sufficient to result in measurable crosslinking as determined by solubility in tetrahydrofuran at up to 83° C. The invention includes a process for making the polymer and processes for forming the copolymer or compositions thereof as well as articles comprising the copolymer and compositions thereof. The copolymer exhibits improved bubble stability and is particularly useful for processes in which the copolymer is at least partially oriented in formation such as blow molding, formation of monofilament fiber and film blowing.	01-21-2010
20110042448	WINDOW ENVELOPES WITH SCRATCH RESISTANT WINDOW FILM PATCHES - The invention includes a composition comprising from at least 40 to 98 weight percent of at least one GPPS, from 0 to 98 weight percent of at least one HIPS, from at least 0.5 to 10 weight percent at least one styrene block copolymer, from at least 0.5 to 10 weight percent of at least one polypropylene wherein the combination of GPPS, HIPS, polypropylene and styrene block copolymer make up at least about 90 percent of the composition as well as a film made of the composition, an envelope window patch comprising the film, an envelope comprising the window patch, and a process for making the film.	02-24-2011

Eric K.c. Lee, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274245	Multicomponent Structures Having Improved Adhesion Between Components - The present invention includes a multicomponent structure comprising at least two components having a tie layer or adhesive layer directly between them, the tie layer comprising at least one olefin unsaturated ester copolymer and at least one photoinitiator and optionally a crosslinking enhancer. The tie layer is preferably irradiated with sufficient actinic radiation to result in increased interlayer adhesion strength between the two components as compared with the interlayer adhesion strength before treatment with the actinic radiation or between the components having a tie layer of the same composition except without the added photoinitiator or crosslinking enhancer. Without the photoinitiator, optionally crosslinking enhancer, and radiation the interlayer adhesion of the components is preferably less than 55 N/m. At least one of the components (first component or layer) preferably comprises a halopolymer, more preferably vinylidene chloride polymer, most preferably at least a majority of a vinyl idene chloride polymer. In another embodiment, at least one component exhibits interlayer adhesion strength similar to vinylidene chloride polymers. The structure optionally is or comprises such structures as a multilayer film, bag, or package, a lined or composite pipe, or other structure having more than one component. The tie layer is advantageously irradiated with an amount of UV light effective to increase the adhesion strength between the first and second components.	11-06-2008
20090123678	Plasticzer in Alkyl Acrylate Vinylidene Chloride Polymer - Articles comprise a monolayer blown film prepared from a composition comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer and at least one plasticizer wherein at least one vinylidene chloride polymer comprises vinylidene chloride and at least one alkyl acrylate, selected from methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, or butyl acrylate or a combination thereof in an amount of from 2.5 to 9 mole percent of the monomer content of the vinylidene chloride polymer and wherein the plasticizer is present in an amount of from 1 to 15 parts by weight per hundred parts of polymer, wherein the article is selected from a package, a container, a laminate, sausage casing or combination thereof, particularly a sausage casing, wherein at least 4 of designated characteristics are present. The invention also includes processes for making articles of the invention and films used therein.	05-14-2009

Ernest J. Lee, Kalamazoo, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090143387	SUSTAINED-RELEASE TABLET COMPOSITION - A sustained-release pharmaceutical composition in a form of an orally deliverable tablet containing reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, dispersed in a matrix containing a hydrophilic polymer and a starch, wherein the starch has a tensile strength of at least 0.15 kN cm	06-04-2009
20100316710	SUSTAINED-RELEASE TABLET COMPOSITION OF PRAMIPEXOLE - A sustained-release pharmaceutical composition in a form of an orally deliverable tablet comprises a water-soluble salt of pramipexole, dispersed in a matrix comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a starch having a tensile strength of at least about 0.15 kN cm	12-16-2010

Ethan J. Lee, Byron Center, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100201816	MULTI-DISPLAY MIRROR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPANDED VIEW AROUND A VEHICLE - A multi-display vehicular rearview mirror system (	08-12-2010
20100201896	VEHICULAR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING INTEGRATED BACKLIGHTING FOR A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - A vehicular rearview mirror assembly (	08-12-2010
20110141381	MODULAR LIGHT SOURCE/ELECTRONICS AND AUTOMOTIVE REARVIEW ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - A vehicular rearview assembly comprising a light source illuminating the mirror system within the housing of the assembly. The light source is a layered structure including generally co-extensive optical elements such as a light-guiding element that accepts light from light emitters and distributes this light along an area that is not transverse with respect to a display of the assembly. Light distributed and outcoupled through the light-guiding element illuminates the whole display, while radiation from other emitters may traverse the light-guiding element in order to highlight respectively corresponding segments of the display. The display may be configured in a spatially-segmented fashion to increase brightness of displayed indicia.	06-16-2011

Fei Philip Lee, Holland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100051724	Dual Action Fuel Injection Nozzle - The disclosure provides a fuel injection nozzle. The fuel injection nozzle includes a nozzle body, with the nozzle body defining a central bore. A fuel atomizer is disposed in the central bore. The fuel atomizer defines a spill-return bore and a swirl chamber. The swirl chamber is in fluid communication with the central bore. The spill-return bore includes a return swirler approximate the swirl chamber. An air supply pump is coupled to the fuel atomizer and is in fluid communication with the spill-return bore. The air supply pump is configured to selectively inject air into the swirl chamber through the spill-return bore.	03-04-2010
20100051726	Multi Passage Fuel Manifold and Methods of Construction - Integrally formed, multi zone fuel manifolds for gas turbine engines and methods of construction are provided. The fuel manifold includes a plurality of annular channel members positioned adjacent each other, aligned and coupled together at the inner and outer peripheral sides thereof, with each pair of channel members defining a separate fluid conduit or passage within the manifold assembly. The fuel manifold can be constructed of any number of stacked and secured channel members to provide a compact multi zone fuel manifold having the desired number of fluid conduits or passages with a minimum number of sealed joints.	03-04-2010
20100071666	Thermal Protection For Fuel Injectors - A fuel injector is provided. The fuel injector includes an injector support and a heat shield coupled to the injector support. The heat shield only interacts with the injector support by way of contacts such as point contacts, line contacts or surface contacts. Further, the heat shield includes a body portion, a radially extending flared end portion and a radially directed shoulder interposed between the body portion and the flared end portion. The shoulder portion acts as a flexure point that flexes and absorbs thermal expansion of the heat shield.	03-25-2010
20100071667	Active Thermal Protection For Fuel Injectors - A fuel injector and turbine engine incorporating the fuel injector are provided. The fuel injector includes an active cooling system that insulates fuel flowing through the fuel injector from heat energy within the turbine engine. The cooling system includes a cooling air passage that includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the interior of an engine case of the turbine engine. The inlet is at a higher air pressure location than the outlet such that air is siphoned through the cooling air passage. A portion of the cooling air passage includes a heat exchanger for extracting heat energy from the cooling air. The cooling air passes through the fuel injector after it has passed through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is positioned external to the engine case and in thermal communication with the ambient.	03-25-2010
20100096037	Multi-Tubular Fluid Transfer Conduit - A fluid transfer system having improved stress accommodation properties and thermal insulation properties is provided. The fluid transfer system includes a fluid transfer conduit comprising a plurality of concentric tubes configured to divide and distribute an axial stress induced in the fluid transfer conduit to each of the tubes and a vacuum cavity between the fluid transfer conduit and a structural support of the fluid transfer system to insulate fluid from a surrounding environment.	04-22-2010

Heewook Lee, Oakland Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282550	MODE ALTERING INSERT FOR VIBRATION REDUCTION IN COMPONENTS - A component with a first number of natural modes of vibration. An insert may be coupled to the component. The insert may have a second number of natural modes of vibration which is a different number than the first number of natural modes of vibration of the component. The insert helps damp vibrations in the component when the component is vibrated.	11-11-2010

Helen Tsenwhei Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100190977	4-PHENYLAMINO-QUINAZOLIN-6-YL-AMIDES - This invention provides quinazoline compounds of the formula:	07-29-2010

Icksoo Lee, Grosse Pointe Park, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110066213	LIGHT THERAPY TREATMENT - An exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event. Applying the light to the tissue inhibits cytochrome c oxidase activity. Another exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event and prior to either reoxygenation of the tissue or clinical intervention to reduce cell damage. An exemplary light therapy device includes at least one light source configured to generate light having a wavelength of at least one of approximately 730-770 nm, 850-890 nm, 880-920 nm, and 930-970 nm.	03-17-2011

Ilsoon Lee, Okemos, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241926	CELL ADHESION ON SURFACES OF VARYING TOPOGRAPHIES - Micro-topography of a surface influences cell adhesion and proliferation. To improve adhesion, polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) are built on patterned support layers to increase surface wettability, thereby improving attachment and spreading of the cells. Physical parameters, such as pattern size and pitch, in part, regulate cell adhesion and proliferation. Varying the surface topography provides a method to influence cell attachment and proliferation for tissue engineering applications.	10-02-2008
20090130698	CUSTOMIZABLE AND RENEWABLE NANOSTRUCTURED INTERFACE FOR BIOELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - A chemical composite useful for preparing a bioelectronic device includes a biologically active compound, such as an enzyme, that is bound directly or indirectly to a polyelectrolye, which can be reversibly coupled to a chemically treated electrically conductive substrate by electrostatic forces to provide biomimetic sensors, catalyst systems, and other devices having an electrode that can be regenerated and reused. Required or desired cofactors, mediators or the like may be incorporated into the devices, typically by bonding them to the treated substrate and/or the polyelectrolyte.	05-21-2009
20100052995	MICROPATTERNING OF CONDUCTIVE GRAPHITE PARTICLES USING MICROCONTACT PRINTING - Methods involve a combination of polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) coating or silane self assembly on a substrate; microcontact printing; and conductive graphite particles, especially size controlled highly conductive exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets. The conductive graphite particles are coated with a charged polymer such as sulfonated polystyrene. The graphite particles are patterned using microcontact printing and intact pattern transfer on a substrate that has an oppositely-charged surface. The method allows for conductive organic patterning on both flat and curved surfaces and can be used in microelectronic device fabrication.	03-04-2010
20100143677	WRINKLE-FREE NANOMECHANICAL FILM - Methods to control and prevent polymer films from buckling are provided. Buckled morphologies are created by thermally cycling or mechanically compressing a substrate such as poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) coated with a polyelectrolyte multilayer film. By varying the dimensions of the surface topography relative to the buckling wavelength (e.g., pattern size is less than, equal to, and greater than the buckling wavelength) the orientation and the local morphology of the buckled films is controlled. Based on the information obtained, we demonstrate how to alleviate the unavoidable buckling by incorporating nanoparticles into the film. In addition, we studied the effect of the silica layer that results from oxygen plasma treatment and the critical temperature for permanent film buckling.	06-10-2010
20100314248	RENEWABLE BIOELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR ELECTROBIOCATALYTIC REACTOR - An inexpensive, easily renewable bioelectronic device useful for bioreactors, biosensors, and biofuel cells includes an electrically conductive carbon electrode and a bioelectronic interface bonded to a surface of the electrically conductive carbon electrode, wherein the bioelectronic interface includes catalytically active material that is electrostatically bound directly or indirectly to the electrically conductive carbon electrode to facilitate easy removal upon a change in pH, thereby allowing easy regeneration of the bioelectronic interface.	12-16-2010
20120036765	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Methods and devices for treatment of biomass comprised of crystalline structures are described that provide a combined mechanical, chemical and thermal effect (i.e., nano-hybrid pretreatment) to synergistically break down the crystalline structures. Such nano-hybrid mixing provides efficient, and cost-effective breakdown which enhances enzymatic accessibility to lignocellulosic materials. Methods and devices shown can be used to produce products such as pulp, chemicals, or biofuels.	02-16-2012

Inhan Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120015351	miRNA Target Prediction - The present invention relates to generation (e.g., synthesis) of proteins. In particular, the present invention provides methods to predict miRNA targets using sequence similarity and thermodynamic stability of miRNA-bridges across both 3′ and 5′ UTR. Such methods find use in research, diagnostic and therapeutic settings (e.g., to discover targets, drugs, diagnostic products, etc.).	01-19-2012

In Woong Lee, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024276	System For Customizing Lighting and Sound Effects in a Vehicle - A vehicle includes a passenger compartment, a touch-screen for receiving an input signal from an occupant when the occupant touches the touch-screen, an output device, and a controller. The controller changes a characteristic of an electromagnetic wave in the form of visible light and/or an audible sound, which is transmitted into the passenger compartment via the output device in response to the input signal. The output device includes light sources, such as light-emitting diodes (LED) or electro-luminescent (EL) ribbon and a speaker. The controller presents a predetermined set of lighting and/or sound options on the touch-screen which the occupant can touch to generate the input signal, thus selectively illuminating the light sources or playing a particular sound file. The controller can also play a digital sound file whenever a corresponding vehicle condition is detected.	01-22-2009
20090024707	Electronic Messaging System and Method For A Vehicle - A vehicle includes a body defining a passenger compartment and a messaging system having a user input device with a display. The input device receives an outgoing communication from an occupant and presents the outgoing communication on the display. The messaging system generates an outgoing e-mail message describing the outgoing communication, and containing a text file corresponding to a speech message and/or a digital image file describing a handwritten trace message, and transmits the outgoing e-mail message to a remote source. A method for exchanging electronic messages between a vehicle and a remote source includes recording an outgoing message using a user input device, generating an outgoing e-mail message by recording a voice message as a first electronic audio or text file and/or recording a handwritten trace of as a second electronic image file, and transmitting the e-mail message to the remote source.	01-22-2009

Jae-Kyun Lee, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032901	Method of curing hydrogen silsesquioxane and densification in nano-scale trenches - Trenches in a semiconductor substrate are filled by (i) dispensing a film forming material on the semiconductor substrate and into the trenches; (ii) curing the dispensed film forming material in the presence of an oxidant at a first low temperature for a first predetermined period of time; (iii) curing the dispensed film forming material in the presence of an oxidant at a second low temperature for a second predetermined period of time; (iv) curing the dispensed film forming material in the presence of an oxidant at a third high temperature for a third predetermined period of time; and (v) forming filled oxide trenches in the semiconductor substrate. The film forming material is hydrogen silsesquioxane.	02-05-2009

Jeremy R. Lee, Oscoda, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100193118	HEAT WELDING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method is provided for heat welding plastic material. A welding tip is provided and is configured to slidably receive a welding rod and to direct a flow of hot air toward such a welding rod from a hot air source to melt a leading end of the rod as the welding rod is advanced therethrough. Plastic sheets are positioned edgewise adjacent one another to form a seam therebetween. A v-shaped groove is cut into and along the seam, and the sheets are then welded together along the seam by feeding a welding rod through the welding tip while positioning and moving the welding tip adjacent and along the seam as the welding tip directs hot air to heat the welding rod and the sheets along the groove such that the welding rod flows into the groove and welds to respective sheet surfaces defining the groove. Also provided is an insert for making the v-shaped groove.	08-05-2010
20110139339	PLASTIC FLOOR-WALL TRANSITION METHODS, MATERIALS, AND APPARATUS - A method of flooring installation includes positioning a welding tip having a v-shaped plastic welding rod therein adjacent to a v-shaped joint formed between plastic flooring and plastic trim and heating the flooring, trim, and welding rod to flow the welding rod into the v-shaped joint to form a plastic weld bead and seal the joint. A welding tip and a welding rod are also disclosed.	06-16-2011

Jiseok Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059867	FUNCTIONALIZED POLYDIACETYLENE SENSORS - A microarray includes a solid substrate having a surface, the surface having a plurality of binding spots and a plurality of reaction moieties bound to the binding spots. A reaction moiety includes a plurality of polyacetylene monomers, the polyacetylene monomers having a first coupling region and a second coupling region, the first coupling region having a first functional group operable to bind to the binding spot and the second coupling region comprising a second functional group operable to bind to an accessory molecule; and an accessory molecule having a binding region and an analyte reaction region, the analyte reaction region operable to selectively bind to the target analyte, and the binding region operable to bind to the second coupling region of the polyacetylene monomer. Upon binding a target analyte with the reaction moiety, a color change from the polyacetylene monomer occurs and the reaction moiety produces fluorescence.	03-10-2011

Joebeom Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090117002	NANOPARTICLE ASSEMBLIES WITH MOLECULAR SPRINGS - A nanoscale sensing device from different types of nanoparticles (NPs) and nanowires (NWs) connected by molecular springs. The distance between the nanoscale colloids reversibly changes depending on conditions or analyte concentration and can be evaluated by fluorescence measurements.	05-07-2009

John J. Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120056476	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAVING AN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER - An electrical distribution assembly comprises an insulating base member comprising a primary bus bar channel, including an isolation plate and sidewalls, to electrically isolate and support a current carrying primary bus bar and position the primary bus bar in the electrical distribution assembly. A bus bar securing boss is disposed in the primary bus bar channel to engage a bus bar opening in the primary bus bar. A plurality of sub-bus bar channels, that are smaller in size than the primary bus bar channel are defined by the bus bar securing boss and the isolation plate and sidewalls, and are configured to electrically isolate and support a secondary bus bar and position the secondary bus bar in the electrical distribution assembly.	03-08-2012

Joon K. Lee, Westland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090316057	Seatback Entertainment Display System - A seatback entertainment display system for a vehicle is provided having a support member extending from a seatback frame, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the support member, and a display device coupled to the adjustment mechanism. The support member may be a cantilever type beam or frame extending upwardly from the seatback at a position behind and adjacent to a headrest. The support member may also be a pair of rods arranged to fixedly receive the display device and movably receive the headrest. The adjustment device may include any one or more of a forward-rearward tilting mechanism, a side to side pivoting mechanism and an up-down translation mechanism. The seatback entertainment display system is adaptable to optimize a viewing angle for a rear seat occupant of the vehicle, throughout a normal adjustment range of the seat.	12-24-2009

Joon Kyu Lee, Farmington, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100171346	Closed Cell Foam Vehicle Interior Component And Method Of Making Same - A vehicle seat assembly including at least a component of the seat assembled made of closed-cell foam and having an integral exterior surface. The component may include a backrest, headrest, seat cushion or a component thereof such as an armrest. A method of forming a seat assembly including a first seat component and a second seat component wherein at least one of the first and the second components are made of closed-cell foam.	07-08-2010

Jordan R. Lee, Lake Orion, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030586	VALVETRAIN DRIVE STRETCH COMPENSATION FOR CAMSHAFT TO CRANKSHAFT CORRELATION - A method of correlating a rotational position of a crankshaft to a rotational position of a camshaft includes determining a stretch value of a timing connection, which drivingly couples the crankshaft and the camshaft, and calculating a crankshaft to camshaft rotational position value indicative of the rotational position of the crankshaft with respect to the rotational position of the camshaft. The crankshaft to camshaft rotational position value is compensated based on the stretch value to provide a compensated crankshaft to camshaft rotational position value and whether the rotational position of the crankshaft correlates to the rotational position of the camshaft is determined based on the compensated crankshaft to camshaft rotational position value.	01-29-2009

Josephine S. Lee, Novi, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080271937	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING A POWER CONSUMING VEHICLE ACCESSORY DURING AN OFF STATE OF THE VEHICLE - A hybrid battery system of an automotive vehicle provides power to various features without running an internal combustion engine.	11-06-2008
20090278500	AUTOMOTIVE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A battery control module monitors discharge voltages associated with a traction battery of an automotive vehicle. The battery control module cycles the traction battery at a discharge-voltage dependent charge/discharge profile to generate heat within the traction battery.	11-12-2009

Jungwon Lee, South Lyon, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120074770	BRAKE CONTROL OF A VEHICLE BASED ON DRIVER BEHAVIOR - A system for controlling a brake force of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system includes an electronic control unit including a controller, a plurality of sensors in electronic communication with the controller. Each of the sensors transmits sensor data to the controller. A user interface and a driver recognition system are in electronic communication with the controller, and a computer readable memory stores instructions executed by the controller. The instructions cause the controller to evaluate a driver identification data received from the driver recognition system, a driver preference data received from the user interface, and the sensor data received from the sensors. The instructions further cause the controller to classify and select a driver or a driving pattern class, execute a control algorithm to determine a driver dependent brake force based on at least one of the selected driver or driving pattern class, the driver preference data, and the driver identification data, and to regulate the brake force of the vehicle based on the driver dependent brake force.	03-29-2012

Jungwoo Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100273667	Cell culture well-plates having inverted colloidal crystal scaffolds - A three dimensional inverted colloidal crystal scaffold is described which comprises a substrate having at least one well. The scaffold also includes a three dimensional matrix comprising a transparent biocompatible polymeric network containing microspherical voids. The microspherical voids are each connected to at least one other void through inter-connecting pores. Additionally, an apparatus for producing such a colloidal crystal scaffold is described. Methods for making the inverted colloidal crystal scaffold, for using the scaffold and for identifying the effects of a drug, pharmaceutical or toxin on a living cell using the inverted colloidal crystal scaffold are also disclosed.	10-28-2010

Kangwon Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201033	Sensing misalignment detection and estimation system - A misalignment detection sensor assembly is provided, which includes a forward-looking sensor having a sensing direction along a first axis and an inertia sensor configured to sense acceleration along a second axis, the second axis having a fixed relationship with respect to the first axis. A misalignment detection system uses the misalignment detection sensor assembly and a signal processing system to calculate a misalignment angle between the first axis and the direction of forward motion of the sensor assembly. A method of detecting angular misalignment of a forward-looking sensor assembly is also disclosed, which includes measuring acceleration along an axis having a fixed relationship with respect to the sensing axis of the forward-looking sensor assembly and comparing the acceleration measurement with a predetermined threshold.	08-21-2008

Kevin R. Lee, Walled Lake, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090308764	Hemostatic bandage kit and method of use - The hemostatic bandage kit and associated method of use operates to yield a rapidly deployable hemostatic wound treatment to enable medical personnel to more quickly respond to traumatic injuries involving massive blood loss, thereby saving lives. The hemostatic bandage kit does not require a medical facility, or alternatively, medical personnel or others in the field, to separately store or carry the components necessary to create a hemostatic wound treatment. All of the components are cooperatively stored in an integrated kit that is easily transported, stored, and deployed. The components include an inner membrane retaining a solvent therein, and an outer membrane retaining an absorptive material and a clotting agent, wherein the inner membrane is adapted to rupture and mix the solvent with the clotting agent and to saturate the absorptive material for application to a wound.	12-17-2009

Khristopher S. Lee, Oakland Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090322119	Adaptive Sealing Device for Vehicle Door - A sealing device is provided for a vehicle having a door movable between a closed and an opened position. The door defines a fishmouth aperture. A striker pin is configured to enter the fishmouth aperture when the door closes and exit the fishmouth aperture when the door opens. The sealing device is configured to at least partially seal the fishmouth aperture while allowing the striker pin to enter and exit the fishmouth aperture.	12-31-2009

Kim Lee, Houghton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090268276	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENTANGLED PHOTONS GENERATION - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for producing entangled photon pairs via four-wave mixing in optical fiber. The source of entangled photons is designed to be stable with no manual alignment. This is accomplished with proper system design using polarization maintaining fibers or polarization controllers with feedback control. The source may contain a method of switching the output from an unpolarized entangled state to a polarized state, where the polarized state can be used to more easily align subsequent photon measurement systems to the proper configuration for measuring the unpolarized entangled state. The invention further provides a means to engineer the apparatus, including the use of a periodic filter common to both entangled pairs, such that the wavelength spacing between the pairs can be optimized such that multiple pairs can be generated with reduced adverse influence from Raman scattering.	10-29-2009

Kwan-Ho Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100141517	Antenna System Having A Steerable Radiation Pattern Based On Geographic Location - An antenna system (	06-10-2010
20100317306	DIVERSITY ANTENNA SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING A THRESHOLD VALUE - An antenna system for receiving an RF signal from a first antenna and a second antenna includes a phase shift circuit. The phase shift circuit shifts a phase of the RF signal from the second antenna by one of a plurality of possible phase shifts to produce a phase shifted signal. A combiner combines the RF signal from the first antenna and the phase shifted signal to produce a combined signal. A comparator circuit compares a signal quality of the combined signal with a minimum threshold value to determine if the signal quality of the combined signal is equal to or greater than the threshold value. The comparator circuit is in communicative control of the phase shift circuit and maintains the phase shift of the RF signal received by the second antenna in response to the signal quality of the combined signal being equal to or greater than the threshold value.	12-16-2010
20100317309	Antenna System And Method For Mitigating Multi-Path Effect - An antenna system and method utilize a splitter electrically connectable to a single antenna for splitting an RF signal into two signals. A variable phase shifter shifts the phase of one of the signals. A combiner combines the phase shifted and non-phase shifted signals to produce a conditioned signal. A quality examiner circuit changes the amount of phase shift provided by the variable phase shifter to produce a plurality of different conditioned signals. The quality examiner circuit then determines a quality of each conditioned signal and changes the phase shift again to provide the highest quality conditioned signal to a receiver.	12-16-2010
20120019425	Antenna For Increasing Beamwidth Of An Antenna Radiation Pattern - An antenna includes a ground plane, a dielectric, and an active radiating element. The dielectric is disposed on the ground plane, and the active radiating element is embedded in the dielectric for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal. The antenna also includes a feeding element and a passive radiating element. The feeding element extends into the dielectric and is electrically coupled to the active radiating element. The passive radiating element is disposed on the ground plane and surrounds a periphery of the dielectric for perturbating the RF signal. The ground plane has a plurality of edges. At least one of the edges extends as a curvilinear lip. The curvilinear lip extends in a direction opposite the passive radiating element for directing the RF signal and for preventing abrupt discontinuity of the RF signal.	01-26-2012

Kyong-Hoon Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090111117	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING COMPLEX FORMATION - The present invention provides devices and methods for measuring electrically detectable bulk properties of liquid samples. Representative electrically detectable bulk properties measurable by the devices and methods of the invention include resistivity (conductivity) and dielectric constant (permittivity). The electrically detectable bulk properties are determined by comparing the experimental electrical output of the devices with mathematically simulated models of the experimental devices.	04-30-2009

Kyungbon Lee, Lansing, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090075380	Methods and Compositions To Enhance Efficiency Of Nuclear Transfer/Cloning - The present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Specifically, the inventions described herein increase the survival rate of manipulated embryos for increasing post implantation numbers of viable offspring. In particular, the present invention provides for compositions and methods for allowing further embryonic development and increasing rates of embryonic maturation, such as increasing cleavage rate, TE numbers, and blastocyte formation of in vitro fertilized and nuclear transfer embryos in media comprising follistatin, thereby providing for increased survival of fertilized and manipulated embryos leading to increased numbers of live offspring from in vitro fertilized and implanted nuclear transfer embryos. Further provided are diagnostic kits for determining transplantation potential.	03-19-2009

Kyusang Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110186910	METHODS OF PREPARING FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES USING EPITAXIAL LIFTOFF, AND PRESERVING THE INTEGRITY OF GROWTH SUBSTRATES USED IN EPITAXIAL GROWTH - There is disclosed methods of making photosensitive devices, such as flexible photovoltaic (PV) devices, through the use of epitaxial liftoff. Also described herein are methods of preparing flexible PV devices comprising a structure having a growth substrate, wherein the selective etching of protective layers yields a smooth growth substrate that us suitable for reuse.	08-04-2011

Leung Kway Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110244263	PATTERNING USING ELECTROLYSIS - A method of patterning and an article having a patterned structure defined therein are provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a substrate having a patterned conductive metal film disposed thereon. The patterned conductive metal film has at least one raised feature. The patterned conductive metal film defines at least one recess therein that is adjacent to the at least one raised feature. A surface of the substrate is exposed in the at least one recess. The pattern is modified through electrolysis in an electrodeposition setup including an electrolyte and two electrodes. The patterned conductive metal film is one of the electrodes during electrolysis. The method is ideal for shrinking initial patterns having features that are on the magnitude of microscale dimensions to obtain a final pattern having features that are on the magnitude of nanoscale dimensions.	10-06-2011

Ming Lee, Ypsilanti, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100317306	DIVERSITY ANTENNA SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING A THRESHOLD VALUE - An antenna system for receiving an RF signal from a first antenna and a second antenna includes a phase shift circuit. The phase shift circuit shifts a phase of the RF signal from the second antenna by one of a plurality of possible phase shifts to produce a phase shifted signal. A combiner combines the RF signal from the first antenna and the phase shifted signal to produce a combined signal. A comparator circuit compares a signal quality of the combined signal with a minimum threshold value to determine if the signal quality of the combined signal is equal to or greater than the threshold value. The comparator circuit is in communicative control of the phase shift circuit and maintains the phase shift of the RF signal received by the second antenna in response to the signal quality of the combined signal being equal to or greater than the threshold value.	12-16-2010
20100317309	Antenna System And Method For Mitigating Multi-Path Effect - An antenna system and method utilize a splitter electrically connectable to a single antenna for splitting an RF signal into two signals. A variable phase shifter shifts the phase of one of the signals. A combiner combines the phase shifted and non-phase shifted signals to produce a conditioned signal. A quality examiner circuit changes the amount of phase shift provided by the variable phase shifter to produce a plurality of different conditioned signals. The quality examiner circuit then determines a quality of each conditioned signal and changes the phase shift again to provide the highest quality conditioned signal to a receiver.	12-16-2010
20120019425	Antenna For Increasing Beamwidth Of An Antenna Radiation Pattern - An antenna includes a ground plane, a dielectric, and an active radiating element. The dielectric is disposed on the ground plane, and the active radiating element is embedded in the dielectric for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal. The antenna also includes a feeding element and a passive radiating element. The feeding element extends into the dielectric and is electrically coupled to the active radiating element. The passive radiating element is disposed on the ground plane and surrounds a periphery of the dielectric for perturbating the RF signal. The ground plane has a plurality of edges. At least one of the edges extends as a curvilinear lip. The curvilinear lip extends in a direction opposite the passive radiating element for directing the RF signal and for preventing abrupt discontinuity of the RF signal.	01-26-2012

Ming-Ran Lee, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110235693	Multi-Channel Active Noise Control System with Channel Equalization - A multiple error filtered-x least mean square (MEFxLMS) algorithm using a channel equalization virtual secondary path for an active noise control/cancellation (ANC) system for treating noise in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) system. The channel equalization technique equalizes amplitude levels of the estimated response of all primary channels to overcome limitations caused by the frequency dependent property of standard filtered-x least mean square (FxLMS) algorithm, reduce the variation of convergence speed existed in the multiple channels, and improve the overall performance of the control system. The convergence property of the algorithm is analyzed in the frequency domain.	09-29-2011

Oliver Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100330611	Multimodal Spectroscopic Systems and Methods for Classifying Biological Tissue - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue and compare the response data with an empirical equation configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes for subsequent biopsy or remedial measures as necessary.	12-30-2010

Pil Heui Lee, Chelsea, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100075990	MULTIHETEROARYL COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF H-PGDS AND THEIR USE FOR TREATING PROSTAGLANDIN D2 MEDIATED DISEASES - Multiheteroaryl compounds, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and their pharmaceutical use in the prevention and treatment of prostaglandin D	03-25-2010

Ramon Michael Lee, Commerce Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131963	EXHAUST MANIFOLD SYSTEM AND COLLAR COOLANT JACKET - An exhaust manifold of a turbocharged engine includes a collar coolant jacket to maintain component temperatures within acceptable limits. The collar coolant jacket is specifically located around the exhaust outlet of the manifold.	06-09-2011

Richard Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140582	CHALCOGENIDE NANOIONIC-BASED RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH - A nonvolatile nanoionic switch is disclosed. A thin layer of chalcogenide glass engages a substrate and a metal selected from the group of silver and copper photo-dissolved in the chalcogenide glass. A first oxidizable electrode and a second inert electrode engage the chalcogenide glass and are spaced apart from each other forming a gap therebetween. A direct current voltage source is applied with positive polarity applied to the oxidizable electrode and negative polarity applied to the inert electrode which electrodeposits silver or copper across the gap closing the switch. Reversing the polarity of the switch dissolves the electrodeposited metal and returns it to the oxidizable electrode. A capacitor arrangement may be formed with the same structure and process.	06-10-2010
20110162950	Chalcogenide Nanoionic-Based Radio Frequency Switch - A nonvolatile nanoionic switch is disclosed. A thin layer of chalcogenide glass engages a substrate and a metal selected from the group of silver and copper photo-dissolved in the chalcogenide glass. A first oxidizable electrode and a second inert electrode engage the chalcogenide glass and are spaced apart from each other forming a gap therebetween. A direct current voltage source is applied with positive polarity applied to the oxidizable electrode and negative polarity applied to the inert electrode which electrodeposits silver or copper across the gap closing the switch. Reversing the polarity of the switch dissolves the electrodeposited metal and returns it to the oxidizable electrode. A capacitor arrangement may be formed with the same structure and process.	07-07-2011

Richard M. Lee, Bloomfield Village, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090109019	IN-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXECUTING THE SAME - An in-vehicle entertainment method includes playing through an in-vehicle audio component a received program content broadcast from a remote location; and receiving, during the playing of the received program content, a user input selecting an identifier. The selected identifier is associated with an electronic device remote from the vehicle. The method further includes transmitting, from the vehicle to the electronic device during the playing of the received program content, an alert identifying the received program content, a channel from which the received program content is playing, or combinations thereof.	04-30-2009
20090112689	REAL TIME VOTING REGARDING RADIO CONTENT - A method for remotely participating in a listener survey includes receiving survey questions on an infotainment system, where the survey questions are at least partly displayed on a display portion of the infotainment system; transmitting to the survey provider a user input response to at least one of the survey questions; and receiving tabulated survey results of the survey, the results being at least partly displayed on the display portion of the infotainment system. A computer-readable medium storing a computer program and a system including a mechanism for practicing the above method are also disclosed.	04-30-2009

Richard Q. Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110032253	Antenna Near-Field Probe Station Scanner - A miniaturized antenna system is characterized non-destructively through the use of a scanner that measures its near-field radiated power performance. When taking measurements, the scanner can be moved linearly along the x, y and z axis, as well as rotationally relative to the antenna. The data obtained from the characterization are processed to determine the far-field properties of the system and to optimize the system. Each antenna is excited using a probe station system while a scanning probe scans the space above the antenna to measure the near field signals. Upon completion of the scan, the near-field patterns are transformed into far-field patterns. Along with taking data, this system also allows for extensive graphing and analysis of both the near-field and far-field data. The details of the probe station as well as the procedures for setting up a test, conducting a test, and analyzing the resulting data are also described.	02-10-2011

Sang Woo Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090085191	Environment-Resistant Module, Micropackage And Methods Of Manufacturing Same - An environment-resistant module which provides both thermal and vibration isolation for a packaged micromachined or MEMS device is disclosed. A microplatform and a support structure for the microplatform provide the thermal and vibration isolation. The package is both hermetic and vacuum compatible and provides vertical feedthroughs for signal transfer. A micromachined or MEMS device transfer method is also disclosed that can handle a wide variety of individual micromachined or MEMS dies or wafers, in either a hybrid or integrated fashion. The module simultaneously provides both thermal and vibration isolation for the MEMS device using the microplatform and the support structure which may be fabricated from a thin glass wafer that is patterned to create crab-leg shaped suspension tethers or beams.	04-02-2009
20120032346	ENVIRONMENT-RESISTANT MODULE, MICROPACKAGE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An environment-resistant module which provides both thermal and vibration isolation for a packaged micromachined or MEMS device is disclosed. A microplatform and a support structure for the microplatform provide the thermal and vibration isolation. The package is both hermetic and vacuum compatible and provides vertical feedthroughs for signal transfer. A micromachined or MEMS device transfer method is also disclosed that can handle a wide variety of individual micromachined or MEMS dies or wafers, in either a hybrid or integrated fashion. The module simultaneously provides both thermal and vibration isolation for the MEMS device using the microplatform and the support structure which may be fabricated from a thin glass wafer that is patterned to create crab-leg shaped suspension tethers or beams.	02-09-2012

Scott D. Lee, Lapeer, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110139810	SCENT FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHODS - An apparatus for continuously dispensing a scent fluid includes a canister, a bag positioned in the canister, and a dispensing mechanism. The canister contains a volume of pressurized fluid such as a pressurized gas. The bag contains a volume of the scent fluid. The bag physically separates the pressurized fluid from the volume of scent fluid. The dispensing mechanism is in fluid communication with the volume of scent fluid. The dispensing mechanism is operable to dispense the scent fluid from the canister. The dispensing mechanism may be operable to continuously dispense the volume of scent fluid.	06-16-2011

Seung Hwan Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100133247	MONITORING OF A WELDING PROCESS - A method of monitoring a welding process, comprising detecting a selected portion of a light spectrum of plasma plume of a fusion welding process with a photo detector, processing the detected portion of the spectrum, comparing the detected portion of the spectrum with an expected spectra to determine whether a weld is acceptable, providing a signal to a welder control, and adjusting the weld process based on the signal.	06-03-2010

Simon Lee, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292355	ALKENYL-AROMATIC FOAM HAVING GOOD SURFACE QUALITY, HIGH THERMAL INSULATING PROPERTIES AND LOW DENSITY - Prepare an alkenyl-aromatic foam having good surface quality, high thermal insulating properties and low density using an extrusion method by expanding a foamable polymer composition of an alkenyl-aromatic polymer composition containing less than 20 weight-percent covalently bonded halogens and having a polydispersity of less than 2.5 and a water solubility greater than 0.09 moles per kilogram and 2.2 moles per kilogram or less at 130 degrees Celsius and 101 kilopascals pressure and 0.8-2 moles per kilogram of a blowing agent containing 0.4 moles per kilogram or more of a chlorine-free fluorinated blowing agents and water at a concentration of at least 0.22 moles per kilogram; wherein moles per kilogram are relative to kilograms of alkenyl-aromatic polymer. The resulting foam has a density of 64 kilograms per cubic meter or less and a thermal conductivity of 32 milliwatts per meter-Kelvin or less after 180 days.	11-18-2010

Simon P. Lee, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110275730	POLYMER FOAM WITH LOW BROMINE CONTENT - Prepare extruded polymer foam comprising at least 50 weight-percent alkenyl aromatic polymer, a brominated flame retardant providing 0.8 to 1.4 weight percent bromide, 0.05 to 0.5 weight-percent hydrobromic acid scavenger, at least 1.5 weight-percent graphite and less than 0.1 weight-percent C—C and O—O labile organic compounds using a blowing agent composition comprising at least 0.3 weight-parts per 100 weight parts polymer and that consists of blowing agents having an ozone depletion potential of zero and a global warming potential that is less than 1000.	11-10-2011

Syun K. Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268429	Reducing Oscillations in a Motor Vehicle Driveline - A method for reducing oscillations in a vehicle driveline includes transmitting torque to secondary wheels of the vehicle, determining a first rate of change in speed between the secondary wheels and primary wheels, if a second rate of change in speed between secondary wheels and primary wheels is greater than the first rate of change, reducing torque transmitted to the secondary wheels proportional to a ratio of the first rate of change and the second rate of change, and if the second rate of change is less than the first rate of change, using differential and proportional control to change said torque.	10-21-2010

Theresa M. Lee, Lake Orion, MI US

Tien-Yi Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100034799	ANTI-COCAINE COMPOSITIONS AND TREATMENT - Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally relate to anti-cocaine therapeutics. Specifically, some embodiments of the invention relate to highly efficient, thermostable, and long-lasting cocaine esterase (CocE) mutants that can protect against the toxic and reinforcing effects of cocaine in subjects. Provided herein are mutant CocE polypeptides displaying thermostable esterase activity. Also provided are methods of treating cocaine-induced conditions in a subject in need via administration of mutant CocE as well as methods for high-throughput screening of candidate esterase polypeptides.	02-11-2010

Timothy D. Lee, Kalamazoo, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120090643	DISHWASHER DETERGENT DISPENSER - In a dishwasher having a washing chamber capable of accommodating kitchenware for washing, a detergent dispenser includes a housing defining a chamber for receiving detergent. A lid is pivotally connected to the housing for selectively pivoting between a closed position for sealing the detergent chamber and an open position which permits washing fluid to enter the detergent chamber in connection with dispensing of detergent. The detergent chamber is provided with at least one washout port enabling washing fluid to enter the chamber, even if the lid can only pivot through a limited range to a partial open position due to an obstruction. A raised shield guard, which is spaced from the lid, extends in front of the lid to ensure that a potentially obstructing object within the washing chamber does not prevent the lid from moving to at least the partial open position during a wash cycle.	04-19-2012

Wilson C. Lee, Sterling Heights, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061218	CORROSION RESISTANT ALUMINUM ALLOY SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.	03-05-2009

Yong H. Lee, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005932	Trailer articulation angle estimation - This invention takes the advantage of existing radar, vision and ultrasonic sensors available for side blind spot detection, rear view, rear virtual bumper, and rear parking assist. Using a sensor fusion technique to combine the useful information from these sensors, the trailer articulation angles as well as trailer track width and tongue length is accurately estimated. When an active steering system is present, vehicle and trailer can be controlled with increased stability by applying the trailer information.	01-01-2009
20090037062	Curve Speed Control System with Adaptive Map Preview Time and Driving Mode Selection - A system and method for detecting a road curve as a vehicle approaches the curve, automatically providing road curvature information and controlling vehicle speed. The system uses a locating device and a map database to know the vehicle's position. Depending on the speed of the vehicle, the system generates a curvature profile for different curvature data points at or around the curve in front of the vehicle. The system then generates a desired speed profile for the curvature points. The desired speed profile and the actual vehicle speed are compared to determine whether the vehicle is traveling too fast for the target speed at each profile point. The acceleration computation can be enhanced by providing a driver cornering mode input that the vehicle operator can select based on how aggressively the driver wants the system to act to slow down the vehicle.	02-05-2009
20100131142	VEHICLE DYNAMICS PREDICTION WITH LANE/PATH INFORMATION USING A PREVIEW-CORRECTION-PREDICTION APPROACH - A method for predicting the dynamics of a vehicle using information about the path on which the vehicle is travelling that has particular application for enhancing active safety performance of the vehicle, to improve driver comfort and to improve vehicle dynamics control. The method includes generating a preview of a path to be followed by the vehicle where the preview of the path is generated based on actual values of a plurality of vehicle parameters. The method further includes obtaining a corrected value of at least one of the plurality of vehicle parameters corresponding to the actual values of each of the plurality of vehicle parameters, wherein the corrected value of the at least one of the vehicle parameters is obtained based on a target path to be followed by the vehicle on the road, and wherein the target path is obtained on the basis of a plurality of road parameters.	05-27-2010
20100131233	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRIVER HANDS OFF DETECTION FOR VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING SYSTEM - A system and method for detecting the absence of contact between the hands of a driver of a vehicle and a steering wheel of the vehicle that have particular application in ensuring the proper functioning of various components of the driver assist steering systems and maintaining driver attentiveness. The method for detecting a no-contact condition between the hands of the driver of the vehicle and the steering wheel includes generating a model of the no-contact condition using a second-order transfer function. The method further includes obtaining a set of model-generated steering dynamics by estimating a plurality of parameters of the second-order transfer function and a set of measured steering dynamics using a plurality of sensors. The set of model-generated steering dynamics and the set of measured steering dynamics are then compared and the no-contact condition is detected based on this comparison.	05-27-2010
20100152952	DETECTION OF DRIVER INTERVENTION DURING A TORQUE OVERLAY OPERATION IN AN ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A method for controlling an assisted steering maneuver in an electric power steering (EPS) system includes modeling steering dynamics during a torque overlay operation to generate a dynamic steering model (DSM), measuring vehicle operating values, and detecting a driver intervention in the torque overlay operation based on the DSM and the vehicle operating values. The torque overlay operation is overridden when driver intervention is detected, allowing the driver to regain control of the steering maneuver. A vehicle includes a steering wheel, a steering assist mechanism, and an EPS system having an electronic control unit (ECU) adapted to determine a present intent of a driver of the vehicle to interrupt application of the TOC based on a vehicle operating value transmitted by the driver to the steering wheel. The ECU is operable for interrupting the torque overlay operation when the present intent of the driver is determined.	06-17-2010
20100228417	DRIVER HANDS ON/OFF DETECTION DURING AUTOMATED LANE CENTERING/CHANGING MANEUVER - A system and method for determining whether a vehicle driver is holding a steering wheel of the vehicle while the vehicle is in an autonomous driving mode. The vehicle will include an electric power steering (EPS) system and may include an active front steering (AFS) system, both of which include a motor that can apply a high frequency and low amplitude perturbation signal to the steering wheel of the vehicle that is not felt by the vehicle driver and does not cause the vehicle to turn, but is able to be detected by a steering angle sensor. The method subtracts a steering angle command signal from the steering angle signal and removes road disturbances, and then determines whether the induced perturbation signal is present in the steering angle sensor signal. If the perturbation signal is present, then the system knows that the vehicle driver is not holding the steering wheel.	09-09-2010
20110098890	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVER INTERVENTION IN AN AUTOMATIC STEERING SYSTEM - A vehicle steering system includes an automatic steering control unit configured to control the vehicle steering system when in an automatic operational state and a driver intervention unit is configured to determine driver intervention during the automatic operational state. The driver intervention unit comprising a decision software module configured to determine driver intervention.	04-28-2011
20110125457	TRAILER ARTICULATION ANGLE ESTIMATION - A method for operating a vehicle includes acquiring position information including an azimuth angle between a non-contacting sensor and a wheeled axle of an attached trailer, determining a trailer tongue length correlated to the position information, determining a track width of the attached trailer correlated to the position information, and calculating a trailer hitch articulation angle corresponding to the trailer tongue length and the track width of the attached trailer.	05-26-2011

Yoonmyung Lee, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090244971	Memory cell structure, a memory device employing such a memory cell structure, and an integrated circuit having such a memory device - A memory cell structure for a memory device is provided, the memory cell structure comprising a read transistor having a floating gate node, a tunnelling capacitor, and a coupling capacitor stack. The tunnelling capacitor is connected to the floating gate node and has a first programming terminal, whilst the coupling capacitor stack is connected to the floating gate node and has a second programming terminal. The coupling capacitor stack comprises at least two coupling capacitors arranged in series between the floating gate node and the second programming terminal, with the coupling capacitor stack having a larger capacitance than the tunnelling capacitor. During a programming operation, a voltage difference is established between the first programming terminal and the second programming terminal to cause charge tunnelling to occur through the tunnelling capacitor, such that after the programming operation a charge is stored in the floating gate node. During a read operation, the read transistor is activated to produce an output signal indicative of the charge stored in the floating gate node. Such a memory cell structure is efficient in terms of area, and can be manufactured using standard CMOS logic manufacturing processes, thereby avoiding some of the complexities involved in the production of more conventional EEPROM and Flash memory devices.	10-01-2009