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Ann J. Liang, Walnut Creek, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120024752Multi-Stage Hydroprocessing for the Production of High Octane Naphtha - An integrated process is provided for producing high octane naphtha. Hydrocracked naphtha from a hydrocracking reaction zone is contacted with a reforming catalyst that includes a silicate having a silica to alumina molar ratio of at least 200, and a crystallite size of less than 10 microns. Products from the reforming include a reformed naphtha and a hydrogen-rich stream, which is passed to the hydrocracking reaction zone.02-02-2012
20120024753MULTI-STAGE REFORMING PROCESS TO PRODUCE HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE - The present invention relates to a multistage reforming process to produce a high octane product. A naphtha boiling range feedstock is processed in a multi-stage reforming process, in which said process involves at least 1) a penultimate stage for reforming the naphtha feedstock to produce a penultimate effluent 2) a final stage for further reforming at least a portion of the penultimate effluent 3) a regeneration step for the final stage catalyst. The severity of the penultimate stage can be increased during final stage catalyst regeneration in order to maintain the target RON of the reformate product and avoid reactor downtime.02-02-2012
20120024754MULTI-STAGE REFORMING PROCESS WITH FINAL STAGE CATALYST REGENERATION - The present invention relates to a multistage reforming process to produce a high octane product. A naphtha boiling range feedstock is processed in a multi-stage reforming process, in which said process involves at least 1) a penultimate stage for reforming the naphtha feedstock to produce a penultimate effluent 2) a final stage for further reforming at least a portion of the penultimate effluent 3) a regeneration step for the final stage catalyst. The severity of the penultimate stage can be increased during final stage catalyst regeneration in order to maintain the target RON of the reformate product and avoid reactor downtime.02-02-2012
20120029257PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PARA-XYLENE - A reforming process using a medium pore zeolite under conditions to facilitate the conversion of C02-02-2012

Bingwen Liang, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090219735Structure for light emitting device array - Structure for polarized light source suitable for the application of flat panel display is provided.09-03-2009
20090273594Apparatus and drive method for light emitting device array - A system and drive method for compensating intensity variation due to variation of operating cycles in a dynamically controlled system comprising a plurality of light emitting devices are provided in this invention.11-05-2009
20090273734Structure of light emitting device array - A LCD backlight with mosaic structure is provided. Each of the backlight unit blocks comprises light sources, light guide plate, electric controlling circuitry and mechanical interfacing features.11-05-2009

Ching-Jye Liang, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110231530PUBLISHING USER SUBMISSIONS AT A NETWORK-BASED FACILITY - According to the present invention, there is provided a method to facilitate propagating a plurality of transaction listings to a network-based transaction facility. An input interface is presented at a seller application to receive from a user, a plurality of transaction listings, each transaction listing including an associated start time. Also, a data file is composed at the seller application to include the plurality of transaction listings. Moreover, the data file is propagated, using the seller application, from the client computer to the network-based transaction facility.09-22-2011
20120047029Customizing an application - A system is configured to perform a method of customizing an application. The method includes receiving a connection from a client machine that is executing an application configurable by configuration information. The method also includes determining that the application has not been customized by the configuration information. The method further includes transmitting the configuration information to the client machine in response to the determining that the application has not been customized by the configuration information. In response to the transmitting of the configuration information, the application is configured to include a category structure for the application. In some example embodiments, the configuration information includes a software module upgrade of the application.02-23-2012
20120246233PUBLISHING USER SUBMISSIONS - According to the present invention, there is provided a method to facilitate propagating a plurality of transaction listings to a network-based transaction facility. An input interface is presented at a seller application to receive from a user, a plurality of transaction listings, each transaction listing including an associated start time. Also, a data file is composed at the seller application to include the plurality of transaction listings. Moreover, the data file is propagated, using the seller application, from the client computer to the network-based transaction facility.09-27-2012

Chung Liang, Santa Rosa, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110211463ADD-ON MODULE AND METHODS THEREOF - An arrangement for processing data traffic flowing through a network is provided. The arrangement includes a data interface for receiving the data traffic. The arrangement also includes an inspection engine for analyzing the data traffic, wherein the analyzing is performed on at least payload data. The arrangement further includes means for routing the data traffic through the network, wherein the means for routing is configured to define one or more ports for transmitting the data traffic. The means for routing the data traffic is dynamic to balance the data traffic across multiple outgoing ports.09-01-2011

David Liang, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090099551Sensors and control for an interventional catheter - This invention provides small position sensors for applications where localized sensing in a small volume of space is needed but where measurement of large relative displacement is also necessary. The invention enables a surgeon to accurately position the tip of a catheter during minimally invasive therapy. The current invention further improves the quality of tactile feedback to a physician during catheter-based surgeries with an axial force sensor at the tip of the catheter that allows for the transmission of force information to the physician. One embodiment of this invention is a position sensor for active interventional catheters, where the sensor may be laser-machined shape memory alloy (SMA), and the catheter actuators may be heated SMA or wire-pulleys. Providing position feedback from a catheter during minimally invasive therapy allows for closed-loop control of the catheter tip position under computer-aided guidance and enable force feedback to the physician.04-16-2009

Enzhu Liang, Pacifica, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110096572LOW POWER CONSUMPTION START-UP CIRCUIT WITH DYNAMIC SWITCHING - A start-up circuit in a switch-mode power converter that employs a Zener diode to provide a reference voltage to reduce the power consumption and the size of the start-up circuit. The start-up circuit also includes a coarse current source and a coarse reference voltage signal generator for producing current and reference voltage for initial startup operation of a bandgap circuit. The reference signal and current from coarse current source and the reference voltage signal generator are subject to large process, voltage and temperature (PVT) variations or susceptible to noise from the power supply, and hence, these signals are used temporarily during start-up and replaced with signals from higher performance components. After bandgap circuit becomes operational, the start-up receives voltage reference signal from the bandgap circuit to more accurately detect undervoltage lockout conditions.04-28-2011
20120223648Adaptive Switch Mode LED System - A system that provides an intelligent approach to driving multiple strings of LEDs. A processing device determines an optimal current level for each LED string from a limited set of allowed currents. The processing device also determines a PWM duty cycle for driving the LEDs in each LED string to provide precise brightness control over the LED string. The settings for the current level and duty cycle are transmitted to an LED driver for regulating the current and on-off times of the LED strings. Beneficially, the system reduces the size of the LED driver while leveraging existing resources available in the processing device to operate the LEDs in a power efficient manner.09-06-2012

Faquan Liang, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120269898COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION - Provided are formulations comprising therapeutically effective amounts of ambrisentan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and tadalafil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and methods of treating and/or preventing pulmonary hypertension by administration of the formulations.10-25-2012

Frank Faqiu Liang, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110301777ADJUSTING THE THERMAL BEHAVIOR OF A COMPUTING SYSTEM USING INDIRECT INFORMATION ABOUT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - A computing system has a thermal manager that changes a power consuming activity limit in the device based on an estimate of temperature of a target location in the system. There are several temperature sensors that are not at the target location. An estimator computes the target location temperature estimate using a thermal model and, as input to the thermal model, data from the sensors. The thermal model produces different estimates of the target location temperature at different ambient temperatures but without computing or measuring the ambient temperatures. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.12-08-2011
20110301778THERMAL ZONE MONITORING IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A predefined mathematical relationship that is stored in the memory of a computing system is accessed, wherein the relationship refers to temperatures of a number of points in the system, wherein the points together define a zone. The mathematical relationship yields a representative temperature for the zone. Temperature data from sensors in the system is obtained and applied to thermal models, to estimate the temperatures of at least some of the points that define the zone. The representative temperature for the zone is computed using the estimated temperatures as input to the mathematical relationship. A decision is then made on whether or not to change a power consuming activity limit in the system, based on the computed representative temperature. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.12-08-2011

Gangning Liang, Rowland Heights, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100297641METHYLATION ALTERED DNA SEQUENCES AS MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN CANCER - There is disclosed 103 novel methylation-altered DNA sequences (“marker sequences”) that have distinct methylation patterns in cancer, compared to normal tissue. In many instances, these marker sequences represent novel sequences not found in the GenBank data base, and none of these marker sequences have previously been characterized with respect to their methylation pattern in human cancers including, but not limited to those of bladder and prostate. These 103 sequences have utility as diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic markers in the treatment of human cancer, and as reagents in kits for detecting methylated CpG-containing nucleic acids.11-25-2010
20110201103System For Synergetic Expression Of Multiple Small Functional RNA Elements - The present invention relates in general to microRNAs (miRNAs). More specifically, the invention relates to expression vectors comprising multiple miRNA families and clusters capable of targeting multiple oncogenic pathways.08-18-2011
20110224284PUTATIVE TUMOR SUPPRESSOR MICRORNA-101 MODULATES THE CANCER EPIGENOME BY REPRESSING THE POLYCOMB GROUP PROTEIN EZH2 - The present invention relates in general to microRNA profiling in disease. More specifically, the invention provides for methods and compositions of microRNA to inhibit the growth and formation of tumors.09-15-2011
20120028817Methods and Kits for Genome-Wide Methylation of GpC Sites and Genome-Wide Determination of Chromatin Structure - Disclosed are methods and kits for genome-wide methylation of GpC sites and for genome-wide chromatin structural determination. Specifically, the methods and kits of the present invention make possible the simultaneous determination of endogenous DNA methylation state and chromatin architecture across the entire genome.02-02-2012
20120208267System for Synergistic Expression of Multiple Small Functional RNA Elements - The present invention relates in general to microRNAs (miRNAs). More specifically, the invention relates to expression vectors comprising multiple miRNAs or families and, clusters capable of targeting multiple oncogenic pathways.08-16-2012

Patent applications by Gangning Liang, Rowland Heights, CA US

George Liang, Campbell, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120143716NETWORK-BASED COMMERCE FACILITY OFFER MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Various embodiments include systems, methods, and software to manage offers in a network-based commerce system. One embodiment includes providing sellers an option when listing an item for sale to receive best offers for the item from buyers. This embodiment further includes receiving best offers submitted by offerees via the network-based commerce system and notifying sellers of received best offers. Some embodiments further include providing sellers an option to accept, reject, or ignore the individual best offers received. In some such embodiments, ignored best offers expire after a period, such as 48 hours. Yet further embodiments include notifying offerees of acceptance or rejection of their submitted best offers.06-07-2012

Greg Liang, Rancho Cucamonga, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080286831SAMPLE COLLECTOR AND TESTER - Provided are devices and methods for testing solid, semi-solid, or liquid animal or environmental specimens. The multi-part device comprises a breakable seal that separates a specimen treatment chamber from a testing chamber.11-20-2008
20120164751Rapid Test Apparatus - Provided herein are methods and devices for rapid testing of solid, semi-solid, or liquid specimens, such a stool, blood, urine, saliva, or swab specimens of the cervix, urethra, nostril, throat, and for environmental testing.06-28-2012

Patent applications by Greg Liang, Rancho Cucamonga, CA US

Greg Liang, Ranch Cucamonga, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090004058Device for handling and analysis of a biological sample - An apparatus for detection of an analyte of interest in a solid, semi-solid, or liquid biological sample, using a lateral flow assay test strip, is described. The apparatus minimizes sample handling and manipulation upon introduction of the sample into a sample-receiving chamber and transfer of the sample to a test chamber containing the assay strip.01-01-2009

Guirong Liang, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110286279Erase and Programming Techniques to Reduce the Widening of State Distributions in Non-Volatile Memories - Techniques are presented for use in memory devices to improve reliability and endurance by reducing the widening in state distributions, that occurs after multiple write/erase cycles. One set of techniques uses a pre-conditioning operation where a pulse series, which may include program and gentle erase, are applied to one or more wordlines while a voltage differential is applied in the wordline direction, bitline direction, or both. Another set of techniques uses a dual or multi-pulse program process, where an increased wordline-to-wordline differential used in the first pulse of a pair.11-24-2011

Haifan Liang, Oakland, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080230154ABSORBER LAYER FOR DSA PROCESSING - A method of processing a substrate comprising depositing a layer comprising amorphous carbon on the substrate and then laser annealing the substrate is provided. Optionally, the layer further comprises a dopant selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, boron, phosphorus, fluorine, and combinations thereof. In one aspect, the layer comprising amorphous carbon is an anti-reflective coating and an absorber layer that absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted by the laser and anneals a top surface layer of the substrate.09-25-2008

Patent applications by Haifan Liang, Oakland, CA US

Hsiehyueh Wang Liang, Castro Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110220284Method for manufacturing tube mesh bag - The invention teaches a new way to make mesh bags using adhesive labels and continuous mesh tubing. Using adhesive labels on continuous mesh tubing is made possible by guiding the mesh tubing both on the outside of the tubing and the inside of the tubing so that an adhesive label does not stick to the mesh surface on the other side of the mesh tubing. As a result the invention also teaches a new type of mesh bag made with this process and a new machine used for making mesh bags.09-15-2011
20110222798Tube mesh bag - The invention teaches a new way to make mesh bags using adhesive labels and continuous mesh tubing. Using adhesive labels on continuous mesh tubing is made possible by guiding the mesh tubing both on the outside of the tubing and the inside of the tubing so that an adhesive label does not stick to the mesh surface on the other side of the mesh tubing. As a result the invention also teaches a new type of mesh bag made with this process and a new machine used for making mesh bags.09-15-2011

Hsiehyueh Wang Liang, San Leandro, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090046957Tube mesh bag, and apparatus and method for manufacturing the same - The invention teaches a new way to make mesh bags using adhesive labels and continuous mesh tubing. Using adhesive labels on continuous mesh tubing is made possible by guiding the mesh tubing both on the outside of the tubing and the inside of the tubing so that an adhesive label does not stick to the mesh surface on the other side of the mesh tubing. As a result the invention also teaches a new type of mesh bag made with this process and a new machine used for making mesh bags.02-19-2009

Jack Liang, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093031Ketoreductase Polypeptides for the Production of (R)-3-Hydroxythiolane - The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize chiral compounds.04-09-2009
20090155863KETOREDUCTASE POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize a variety of chiral compounds.06-18-2009
20090191605Ketoreductase Polypeptides for the Reduction of Acetophenones - The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize a variety of chiral compounds.07-30-2009
20100063300BIOCATALYTIC PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF SUBSTANTIALLY STEREOMERICALLY PURE FUSED BICYCLIC PROLINE COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure provides substantially enantiomerically pure heterobicyclic compounds of the following structural formulas,03-11-2010
20110217754KETOREDUCTASE POLYPEPTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF (R)-3-HYDROXYTHIOLANE - The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize chiral compounds.09-08-2011
20120130087Stereomerically Pure Fused Bicyclic Proline Compounds Useful for Preparing Hepatitis C Protease Inhibitors - The present disclosure provides substantially enantiomerically pure heterobicyclic compounds of the following structural formulas,05-24-2012
20120184000KETOREDUCTASE POLYPEPTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF (S,E)-METHYL 2-(3-(3-(2-(7-CHLOROQUINOLIN-2-YL)VINYL)PHENYL)-3-HYDROXYPROPYL)BENZOATE - The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize a variety of chiral compounds.07-19-2012
20120244581Biocatalytic Processes for the Preparation of Stereomerically Pure Fused Bicyclic Proline Compounds - The present disclosure provides substantially enantiomerically pure heterobicyclic compounds of the following structural formulas,09-27-2012

Patent applications by Jack Liang, San Mateo, CA US

Jack Shih-Chieh Liang, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080287441ALPHA-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL-SUBSTITUTED ARYLOXY, ARYLAMINO, ARYLTHIO OR ARYLMETHYL)-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-SUBSTITUTED PHENYLACETIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES AS ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS - Compounds having a formula:11-20-2008

Jarrett Jun Liang, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120025289METAL CONTROL GATE FORMATION IN NON-VOLATILE STORAGE - Methods for fabricating control gates in non-volatile storage are disclosed. When forming stacks for floating gate memory cells and transistor control gates, a sacrificial material may be formed at the top of the stacks. After insulation is formed between the stacks, the sacrificial material may be removed to reveal openings. In some embodiments, cutouts are then formed in regions in which control gates of transistors are to be formed. Metal is then formed in the openings, which may include the cutout regions. Therefore, floating gate memory cells having at least partially metal control gates and transistors having at least partially metal control gates may be formed in the same process. A barrier layer may be formed prior to depositing the metal in order to prevent silicidation of polysilicon in the control gates.02-02-2012
20120187468METAL CONTROL GATE FORMATION IN NON-VOLATILE STORAGE - Methods for fabricating control gates in non-volatile storage are disclosed. When forming stacks for floating gate memory cells and transistor control gates, a sacrificial material may be formed at the top of the stacks. After insulation is formed between the stacks, the sacrificial material may be removed to reveal openings. In some embodiments, cutouts are then formed in regions in which control gates of transistors are to be formed. Metal is then formed in the openings, which may include the cutout regions. Therefore, floating gate memory cells having at least partially metal control gates and transistors having at least partially metal control gates may be formed in the same process. A barrier layer may be formed prior to depositing the metal in order to prevent silicidation of polysilicon in the control gates.07-26-2012

Jay Liang, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120093199METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DE-SPREADING A SPREAD-SPECTRUM AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL - A digital video communication device is provided. The digital video communication device includes a transmitter providing a spread-spectrum video signal including a predetermined frequency spread value and a frequency ratio and a receiver receiving the spread-spectrum video signal. The receiver includes a frequency synthesizer, a free-running clock generator configured to generate a free-running clock signal, wherein the free-running clock signal is used as a reference clock signal input to the frequency synthesizer. The receiver further includes a digital control logic circuit configured to separate the frequency ratio from the spread-spectrum video signal, and a line buffer coupled to the digital control logic circuit and the frequency synthesizer, the line buffer adjusting the frequency ratio and sending the adjusted frequency ratio to the frequency synthesizer, wherein the frequency synthesizer combines the free-running clock signal and the adjusted frequency ratio, and outputs a de-spread clock signal.04-19-2012

Jiale Liang, Stanford, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120146146PARTIALLY DEPELETED (DP) SEMICONDUCTOR-ON-INSULATOR (SOI) FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) STRUCTURE WITH A GATE-TO-BODY TUNNEL CURRENT REGION FOR THRESHOLD VOLTAGE (Vt) LOWERING AND METHOD OF FORMING THE STRUCTURE - Disclosed are embodiments of a field effect transistor with a gate-to-body tunnel current region (GTBTCR) and a method. In one embodiment, a gate, having adjacent sections with different conductivity types, traverses the center portion of a semiconductor layer to create, within the center portion, a channel region and a GTBTCR below the adjacent sections having the different conductivity types, respectively. In another embodiment, a semiconductor layer has a center portion with a channel region and a GTBTCR. The GTBTCR comprises: a first implant region adjacent to and doped with a higher concentration of the same first conductivity type dopant as the channel region; a second implant region, having a second conductivity type, adjacent to the first implant region; and an enhanced generation and recombination region between the implant regions. A gate with the second conductivity type traverses the center portion.06-14-2012

Jing Liang, Walnut Creek, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110220401LATENT HARDENER WITH IMPROVED BARRIER PROPERTIES AND COMPATIBILITY - A curing agent for epoxy resins that is comprised of the reaction product of an amine, an epoxy resin, and an elastomer-epoxy adduct; compositions containing the curing agent and an epoxy resin; the compositions are useful in electronic displays, circuit boards, semi conductor devices, flip chips and other applications.09-15-2011
20120007259LATENT HARDENER WITH IMPROVED BARRIER PROPERTIES AND COMPATIBILITY - A curing agent for epoxy resins that is comprised of the reaction product of an amine, an epoxy resin, and an elastomer-epoxy adduct; compositions containing the curing agent and an epoxy resin; the compositions are useful in electronic displays, circuit boards, semi conductor devices, flip chips and other applications.01-12-2012

Jingmei Liang, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090104790Methods for Forming a Dielectric Layer Within Trenches - A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes reacting a silicon precursor and an atomic oxygen or nitrogen precursor at a processing temperature of about 150° C. or less to form a silicon oxide or silicon-nitrogen containing layer over a substrate. The silicon oxide or silicon-nitrogen containing layer is ultra-violet (UV) cured within an oxygen-containing environment.04-23-2009

Jiuh-Ming Liang, Hacienda Heights, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110076550BATTERY WITH PROTECTIVE PACKAGING - A battery comprises at least one battery cell on a support, the battery cell comprising a plurality of electrodes about an electrolyte, and having a surface. A thermoplastic material covers the surface of the battery cell, the thermoplastic material comprising a nitrogen permeability or oxygen permeability that is less than 20 cm03-31-2011

Joanne Liang, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120077165INTERACTIVE LEARNING METHOD WITH DRAWING - An interactive learning method with drawing is implemented by the execution of a program incorporated with a screen. A sequence of dots is provided on the screen. Children connect adjacent dots starting from the starting dot in sequence. A connecting line appears between a pair of adjacent dots when they are connected successively. Finally, those connecting lines constitute an object when all the pairs of adjacent dots have been connected and a series of images or an animation related to the object is displayed to strengthen children's learning impression and recognition ability. After that, a few buttons are provided on screen. When the button is touched or clicked by the children, its corresponding object is explained by text or/and voice. By doing so, it may enhance their ability of reading and listening. Hence, this interactive learning method can increase children's interest in learning. Consequently, they can learn by themselves.03-29-2012

Joe C. Liang, San Gabriel, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120184460HIGHLY EFFICIENT GENE-REGULATORY ELEMENT SCREENING ASSAY AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - Methods of evaluating a gene-regulatory element, including libraries of known or candidate gene-regulatory elements, are provided. Aspects of the methods include cytometrically analyzing a cell comprising a gene-regulatory element construct, e.g., a plasmid, having an activity reporter comprising a first signal reporter domain which produces a first signal operatively coupled to a gene-regulatory element of interest; and a noise reporter comprising a second signal reporter which produces a second signal that is distinguishable from the first signal to obtain the first and second signals. The first signal is then normalized with the second signal to obtain a normalized activity signal, which normalized activity signal is then employed to evaluate the gene-regulatory element. Also provided are reagents, systems and kits that find use in practicing methods of the invention.07-19-2012

John Liang, Castro Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110238622SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ASSOCIATING A RECORD WITH AN ACCOUNT FROM AN ON-DEMAND DATABASE SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for associating a record with an account from an on-demand database system. These mechanisms and methods for associating a record with an account from an on-demand database system can enable improved synchronization between an on-demand database system and a software element separate from the on-demand database system, etc.09-29-2011

John Liang, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110145704PROVIDING MULTIPLE VIEWS OF A BUSINESS PROCESS DEFINITION TO DIFFERENT VIEWS - In one embodiment, a method for providing multiple views of a business process definition includes storing a model of a business process, and providing different view points of the model to different classes of users.06-16-2011
20110202473Progressive Refinement Model for Business Processes - In one embodiment, a method for refining a business process model includes receiving business process data pertaining to a first phase of a business process definition from a first class of users, creating a model of a business process using the business process data received from the first class of users, receiving business process data pertaining to a second phase of the business process definition from a second class of users, and augmenting the model of the business process based on the business process data received from the second class of users. The method further includes iteratively refining the model of the business process in response to input provided by the first class of users and/or the second class of users.08-18-2011
20120005116MODELING OF BUSINESS PROCESS DATA - In one embodiment, a business process meta-model is defined that represents a business process. The business process meta-model includes control flow elements pertaining to a control flow of the business process, and annotation elements providing details for the control flow elements.01-05-2012
20120185821PATTERN-BASED CONSTRUCTION AND EXTENSION OF ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS IN A CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Methods, software programs and systems for extending and modifying software functionality, and, more particularly, for using one or more patterns for an enterprise software object to express desired functionality and configuration, and to generate the enterprise software object using the patterns, in an enterprise environment are disclosed. A method according to certain of these embodiments includes selecting one or more patterns from a number of patterns, where the one or more patterns are for an enterprise software object. The enterprise software object can then be generated. The enterprise software object is generated using the one or more patterns. Each of the patterns is configured to describe a solution within a corresponding one of a number of problem domains.07-19-2012

Jonathan Wen Jay Liang, Saratoga, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090204916SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE CARBON OUTPUT AND OPERATING COSTS OF A WORKPLACE - A system is described for providing strategies to reduce the carbon output and operating cost of a workplace. The system may include a memory, interface, and processor. The memory may store an initial configuration of a workplace and workplace initiatives. The initial workplace configuration may include equipment and travel data items, and each workplace initiative may be associated with a data item and may provide a strategy for reducing the carbon output of the associated data item. The processor may receive the initial configuration from the user and provide workplace initiatives to the user. The processor may receive a selection of an initiative from the user. The processor may process the initial workplace configuration and selected initiative to determine a recommended configuration capable of reducing the carbon output of the data item associated with the selected initiative. The processor may provide the recommended configuration to the user.08-13-2009
20110238496Systems and Methods for Generating Data from Mobile Applications and Dynamically Delivering Advertising Based on Generated Data - The present invention provides a platform for mobile application developers to optimize their applications based on usage data and user feedback. It also allows advertisement providers to deliver targeted advertisements through applications, on the basis of application usage data. The platform further allows application developers to obtain advertisements that provide the best revenue and are optimized for the application type and bandwidth.09-29-2011

Jul Chuan Liang, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090307416SSD WITH A CONTROLLER ACCELERATOR - In one embodiment, a data storage system includes a solid state data storage device and a memory controller in signal communication with the solid state data storage device. The memory controller includes a processor, a local memory, and an accelerator coupled between the processor and the local memory. The accelerator includes logic circuitry configured to perform data management for the local memory.12-10-2009

Kai-Chieh Liang, Huntington Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080279273URI Pointer System and Method for the Broadcast of MPEG-4 Data in an ATSC MPEG-2 Transport Stream File System - A URI pointer system and method are provided for the referencing of MPEG-4 data resources carried in an American ATSC MPEG-2 TSFS. The method comprises: receiving an MPEG-2 TS, with a packetized ATSC TSFS; locating a URI in the TS; in response to the URI, accessing an address such as a lid or an http address; retrieving MPEG-4 resources from the ATSC TSFS; and, decoding the MPEG-4 resources. Accessed lid URIs provide a binding name and access scheme to the objects in the ATSC TSFS, as a lid URI embedded in an Initial Object Descriptor (IOD) is used to locate resources in the TSFS such as a BIFS scene description stream and/or an object descriptor stream. Receiving an MPEG-2 TS, with a packetized ATSC TSFS, means that MPEG-4 resources are formed in a hierarchical directory structure of BIOP objects including a DSM::ServiceGateway, a DSM::Directory, and a DSM::File.11-13-2008

Kathy J. Liang, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120080083SEMICONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY WITH A METAL OXIDE LAYER HAVING INTERMEDIATE REFRACTIVE INDEX - A semiconductor assembly is described with a thin metal oxide layer interposed between a transparent conductive oxide and an amorphous silicon layer, along with methods for making this structure. The metal oxide layer has a refractive index or range of refractive indices intermediate between that of the transparent conductive oxide and the amorphous silicon layer, and thus tends to reduce reflection at the interface. Such a layer can be used at the light-facing surface of a light-sensitive device such as a photovoltaic cell to maximize the amount of incident light entering the cell. Titanium oxide is a suitable metal oxide, and has a refractive index between those of silicon and of both indium tin oxide and aluminum-doped zinc oxide, two common transparent conductive oxides.04-05-2012

Kenneth Liang, Kanata, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080298324Method and Apparatus for Sequentially Conducting Independent Data Contexts Using a Mobile Communications Device - A mobile communications device including a processor operable to conduct with a wireless packet data service network a PDP context associated with a first application running on the mobile communications device. The processor is further operable to release the PDP context associated with the first application and establish with the wireless packet data service network a PDP context associated with a second application running on the mobile communications device responsive to a first input received from a user of the device. The processor is further operable to reestablish the PDP context associated with the first application responsive to a second input received from the user.12-04-2008

Kevin Yikai Liang, Fremont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110148838BIAS CIRCUIT FOR A COMPLEMENTARY CURRENT MODE LOGIC DRIVE CIRCUIT - A circuit includes a complementary current mode logic driver circuit and a dual feedback current mode logic bias circuit. The complementary current mode logic driver circuit provides a first output voltage and a second output voltage. The dual feedback current mode logic bias circuit includes a first feedback circuit and a second feedback circuit. The first feedback circuit provides a first bias voltage for the complementary current mode logic driver circuit in response to the first output voltage. The second feedback circuit provides a second bias voltage in response to the second output voltage.06-23-2011

Lily Liang, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110279851RSVP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ONLINE STATIONERY OR GREETING CARD SERVICE - Described herein is a system and method for requesting and managing RSVP responses to invitations created within an online stationery service. For example, one embodiment of a system implemented within an online stationery service comprises: a stationery personalization engine providing an end user with a set of selectable stationery templates, the stationery personalization engine receiving an indication that an end user has selected a particular one of the stationery templates, and generating personalized stationery with the selected template based on user input, the personalized stationery comprising an invitation to an event and requesting RSVP responses from invitees; an RSVP service including logic for dynamically generating a network address in response to placement of a stationery order by the user, the RSVP service responsively generating an RSVP Website accessible using the network address and configured to receive the RSVP responses from invitees; and a print module to generate and transmit a print job for printing the personalized stationery including the network address of the RSVP Website for receiving the RSVP responses; wherein in response to an invitee accessing the Website using the network address, the RSVP service provides one or more Web pages allowing the invitee to submit an RSVP response.11-17-2011

Meina Liang, Fremont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110274696ANTIBODIES TO CCR2 - Provided are antibodies including human antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to CCR2, specifically human CCR2, and that may function to inhibit CCR2. Anti-CCR2 antibodies include those which bind to the first and/or second extracellular loops of CCR2. Also provided are human anti-CCR2 antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof. Isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human anti-CCR2 antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins are provided. Methods of making human anti-CCR2 antibodies or antigen-binding portions, compositions comprising these antibodies or antigen-binding portions, methods of using the antibodies and antigen-binding portions, and compositions for diagnosis and treatment are provided. Also provided are gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-CCR2 antibodies or antigen binding portions thereof11-10-2011

Mike Chih-Kang Liang, San Ramon, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090287832MULTIPLE CLIENT CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods for multiple client control are provided. In an aspect of the disclosure, a multiple client system is provided. The multiple client system comprises a master client and one or more slave clients. The master client comprises a remote access module configured to receive session data from a server via a remote access connection and a multi-client control module configured to deliver all or a portion of the session data received from the server to the one or more slave clients. Each of the one or more slave clients comprises a remote access module configured to connect to the master client via a communication network connection that is separate from the remote access connection between the master client and the server.11-19-2009
20100106798MULTIMEDIA REDIRECTION - A system for receiving redirected electronic media playback includes a proxy configured to communicate with a remote access module. The remote access module is configured to establish a remote access connection between the system and a remote system. The proxy is configured to receive, over the remote access connection, a decode request for electronic media content designated for a local multimedia application on the system, and in return, provide a result for the request. The proxy is also configured to receive at least one playback command designated for playing the electronic media content on the local multimedia application. The electronic media appears to be playing on a remote multimedia application on the remote system corresponding to the local multimedia application, but is played on the local multimedia application. A system for redirecting playback of electronic media content to a remote system, methods, and machine-readable media are also provided.04-29-2010

Mike Chih-Kang Liang, Milpitas, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120102305METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING SYSTEM IMAGES AND SPLIT BOOTING - An example of a method for facilitating split booting includes executing a base system image file of a system, initializing components of the first computing device, loading the extended system image file, and executing the extended system image file from the first computing device without booting the first computing device. The base system image file and an extended system image file of the system are built from a single executable system image file of the system. An example of a method for building system images includes building, as a single executable file, a system image file of a system and dividing the system image file into a base system image file and an extended system image file. An example of a machine-readable storage medium having code for carrying out the method, an apparatus having the machine-readable storage medium, and an apparatus having means for carrying out the method is disclosed.04-26-2012

Minchang Liang, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080232011APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH DEVICES WITH BODY CONTACT AND DEVICES WITH ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION - An integrated circuit (IC) includes one or more silicon-on-insulator (SOI) transistors. Each SOI transistor includes a first source region, a second source region, a drain region, a body contact region, a gate, and first and second isolation regions. The body contact region couples electrically to a body of the SOI transistor. The gate controls current flow between the first and second source regions and a drain region of the transistor. The first isolation region is disposed between the first source region and the body contact region. The second isolation region is disposed between the second source region and the body contact region.09-25-2008

Patent applications by Minchang Liang, Santa Clara, CA US

Neil Liang, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080294992METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DISPLAYING AND MANAGING CONTENT DURING A COLLABORATION SESSION - Methods and apparatuses share shared content from a presenter device with an attendee device; display the shared content on the attendee device; display an indicator associated with the shared content on the presenter device; and display a control tab configured to change a shared status.11-27-2008

Sam Song Liang, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120100867Determining Points of Interest of a Mobile User - Methods, systems and apparatus for tracking points of interest of a user of a mobile device are disclosed. One method includes determining points of interest of a user of a mobile device. The method includes obtaining user-related information, wherein the user-related information includes spatial information about the user, and determining at least one point of interest of the user based on the user-related information. Another embodiment includes an apparatus for determining points of interest of a user. For one embodiment, the apparatus is a mobile device. The mobile device is operative to obtain user-related information, wherein the user-related information comprising spatial information about the user, and the mobile device is operative to determine at least one point of interest of the user based on the user-related information.04-26-2012
20120100869Location Based User Behavior Analysis and Applications - Methods, systems and apparatuses for generating a user profile of a mobile device user are disclosed. One method includes tracking user stays of the user over time, wherein the user stays include at least one location, and generating the user profile based at least in part on at least one of an arrival time, a time duration or a frequency of visits of the user at each of the user stays. Another method includes determining a current state of a mobile device user. The method includes tracking locations of user stays of the mobile device user over time, and determining a current state of a mobile device user based on user stays within a predetermined time of a present time, wherein the predetermined time is dependent upon an application of the user device or an observed behavior of a user of the user device.04-26-2012

Sheng-Chiech Liang, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090310729Circuit for correcting an output clock frequency in a receiving device - An output clock correction circuit (12-17-2009

Sonya Rongsheng Liang, Campbell, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120246028METHOD AND SYSTEM OF BUILDING STORE PRODUCT FINDERS - One embodiment provides a system for building store product finders. The system may include: a product search engine to find products matching at least one product subcategory of product subcategories of a store product category for a store product finder, and a dominant product subcategory determining device to determine a dominant product subcategory. Each product subcategory has a product coverage. The dominant product subcategory has a highest product coverage among the product subcategories. The system may also include a filter installing device to install at least one product search filter into the store product finder.09-27-2012

Sonya Rongsheng Liang, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120246026METHOD AND SYSTEM OF BUILDING STORE PRODUCT FINDERS - One embodiment provides a system for building store product finders. The system may include: a product search engine configured to find, from product storage, a plurality of product subcategories that match at least one store product category of the plurality of store product categories, and a dominant product subcategory determining device configured to determine a dominant product subcategory. The dominant product subcategory has the highest product coverage among the plurality of product subcategories. The system may also include: a filter selecting device configured to select at least one product search filter from a list of product search filters, and a filter installing device configured to install the at least one product search filter in the store product finder.09-27-2012

Spencer C. Liang, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241130METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING IL-17F/IL-17A BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY - The invention provides a novel mouse IL-17F/IL-17A, and further provides uses of such mouse IL-17F/IL-17A in the characterization of the IL-17F/IL-17A heterodimer. The present invention is also related to polynucleotides and polypeptides of the IL-17F/IL-17A signaling pathway, and targeting of the IL-17F/IL-17A signaling pathway in methods of treating IL-17F/IL-17A-associated disorders. The invention thus provides methods of using isolated IL-17F/IL-17A heterodimer, e.g., in a mouse model of airway inflammation, and specific or selective IL-17F/IL-17A modulators (e.g., signaling agonists or signaling antagonists (e.g., specific or selective antagonistic antibodies, specific or selective antagonistic small molecules, etc.)). The invention also provides methods of screening for compounds capable of modulating IL-17F/IL-17A biological activity, e.g., IL-17F/IL-17A signaling antagonists (e.g., using the mouse model of airway inflammation), as well as methods of identifying whether the IL-17F/IL-17A modulator is a specific IL-17F/IL-17A modulator. The invention is also directed to novel methods for diagnosing, prognosing, monitoring, preventing, and/or treating IL-17F/IL-17A-associated disorders, including, but not limited to, inflammatory disorders (e.g., arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis), psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and multiple sclerosis), respiratory diseases (e.g., airway inflammation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergy), transplant rejection (including solid organ transplant rejection), and inflammatory bowel diseases or disorders (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease). The present invention is further directed to novel therapeutics and therapeutic targets identified by methods of screening of the invention, and uses of such identified therapeutics in methods of treatment and prevention of IL-17F/IL-17A-associated disorders.10-02-2008
20110212099METHODS OF MODULATING IL-22 AND IL-17 - The present application provides methods of modulating immune responses by using IL-22 in combination with at least one of IL-17A, IL-17F, or IL-23 or by using an IL-22 antagonist, such as an antibody or a soluble receptor or a binding protein, in combination with an antagonist of at least one of IL-17A, IL-17F, or IL-2309-01-2011

Tony W. Liang, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226634TES7 AND ANTIBODIES THAT BIND THERETO - The invention provides the identification and characterization of disease and cancer-associated antigen, TES7. The invention also provides a family of monoclonal antibodies that bind to antigen TES7, methods of diagnosing and treating various human cancers and diseases that express TES7.09-18-2008
20100183605TES7 AND ANTIBODIES THAT BIND THERETO - The invention provides the identification and characterization of a disease and cancer-associated antigen, TES7. The invention also provides a family of monoclonal antibodies that bind to antigen TES7, methods of diagnosing and treating various human cancers and diseases with TES7.07-22-2010
20100322851KID3 and KID3 Antibodies That Bind Thereto - The invention provides the identification and characterization of disease and cancer-associated epitope, KID3. The invention also provides a family of monoclonal antibodies that bind to KID3, methods of diagnosing and treating various human cancers and diseases that express KID3.12-23-2010

Patent applications by Tony W. Liang, San Mateo, CA US

Wei Liang, Monrovia, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110110387OPTICAL LOCKING BASED ON OPTICAL RESONATORS WITH HIGH QUALITY FACTORS - Techniques and devices for providing optical locking of optical resonators and lasers.05-12-2011
20110255094Optical gyroscope sensors based on optical whispering gallery mode resonators - Optical gyroscope devices based on optical whispering gallery mode resonators that measure rotations based on rotation-induced optical phase shift in optical whispering gallery mode resonators.10-20-2011
20120039346Feedback-enhanced self-Injection locking of lasers to optical resonators - Techniques and devices that lock and stabilize a laser to an optical resonator via self-injection locking based on a reflection feedback. A whispering gallery mode optical resonator can be implemented to provide both the optical filtering and injection feedback based on the reflection feedback from feedback optics outside the optical resonator.02-16-2012

Wei-Ching Liang, Foster City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090098112NOVEL ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the use of VEGF antagonists and a novel anti-α5β1 antibody for treating cancer and inhibiting angiogenesis and/or vascular permability, including inhibiting abnormal angiogenesis in diseases. The present invention also relates to compositions and kits comprising novel anti-α5β1 antibodies and methods of making and using them.04-16-2009
20100172921INHIBITION OF TUMOR METASTASIS BY ANTI NEUROPILIN 2 ANTIBODIES - The application provides Nrp2 antagonists, such as anti-Nrp2 antibodies, and their use in the prevention and treatment of tumor metastasis.07-08-2010
20100189719ANTI-VEGF ANTIBODIES - Anti-VEGF antibodies and variants thereof, including those having high affinity for binding to VEGF, are disclosed. Also provided are methods of using phage display technology with naïve libraries to generate and select the anti-VEGF antibodies with desired binding and other biological activities. Further contemplated are uses of the antibodies in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications.07-29-2010
20100260782NOVEL ANTI- Alpha 5 Beta 1 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides new anti-α5β1 antibodies, compositions and kits comprising the antibodies, and methods of making and using the antibodies.10-14-2010
20110014198ANTI-VEGF ANTIBODIES - Anti-VEGF antibodies and variants thereof, including those having high affinity for binding to VEGF, are disclosed. Also provided are methods of using phage display technology with naïve libraries to generate and select the anti-VEGF antibodies with desired binding and other biological activities. Further contemplated are uses of the antibodies in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications.01-20-2011
20110020346ANTI-VEGF ANTIBODIES - Anti-VEGF antibodies and variants thereof, including those having high affinity for binding to VEGF, are disclosed. Also provided are methods of using phage display technology with naïve libraries to generate and select the anti-VEGF antibodies with desired binding and other biological activities. Further contemplated are uses of the antibodies in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications.01-27-2011
20110142859ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNOCONJUGATES AND USES THEREFOR - Anti-CD22 antibodies and immunoconjugates thereof are provided. Methods of using anti-CD22 antibodies and immunoconjugates thereof are provided.06-16-2011
20120100159ANTI-TAT226 ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNOCONJUGATES - Anti-TAT226 antibodies and immunoconjugates thereof are provided. Methods of using anti-TAT226 antibodies and immunoconjugates thereof are provided.04-26-2012
20120148572NOVEL ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the use of VEGF antagonists and a novel anti-α5β1 antibody for treating cancer and inhibiting angiogenesis and/or vascular permeability, including inhibiting abnormal angiogenesis in diseases. The present invention also relates to compositions and kits comprising novel anti-α5β1 antibodies and methods of making and using them.06-14-2012
20120156129NOVEL ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the use of VEGF antagonists and a novel anti-α5β1 antibody for treating cancer and inhibiting angiogenesis and/or vascular permeability, including inhibiting abnormal angiogenesis in diseases. The present invention also relates to compositions and kits comprising novel anti-α5β1 antibodies and methods of making and using them.06-21-2012

Patent applications by Wei-Ching Liang, Foster City, CA US

Wei-Ching Liang, South San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120014941ANTI-BV8 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention concerns antibodies to Bv8 and the uses of same.01-19-2012

Weiling Liang, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100056535Inhibitors of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase - The present invention provides compounds for treating or preventing an HIV infection, or treating AIDS or ARC comprising administering a compound according to Formulae I and II03-04-2010

Xiaogan Liang, Berkeley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100140219ELECTROSTATIC FORCE ASSISTED DEPOSITION OF GRAPHENE - An embodiment of a method of depositing graphene includes bringing a stamp into contact with a substrate over a contact area. The stamp has at least a few layers of the graphene covering the contact area. An electric field is developed over the contact area. The stamp is removed from the vicinity of the substrate which leaves at least a layer of the graphene substantially covering the contact area.06-10-2010
20110249546Nano-Fabricated Plasmonic Optical Transformer - The present invention provides a plasmonic optical transformer to produce a highly focuses optical beam spot, where the transformer includes a first metal layer, a dielectric layer formed on the first metal layer, and a second metal layer formed on the dielectric layer, where the first metal layer, the dielectric layer, and the second layer are patterned to a shape including a first section having a first cross section, a second section following the first section having a cross-section tapering from the first section to a smaller cross-section, and a third section following the second section having a cross-section matching the tapered smaller cross-section of the second section,10-13-2011

Xiao Huan Liang, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100172915COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING ANGIOPOIETIN-LIKE 4 PROTEIN - ANGPTL4 compositions and methods of using such compositions, and agonists or antagonists thereof, for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or disorders are included, including methods to modulate cell proliferation, cell adhesion, and cell migration.07-08-2010
20110311524Inhibitors of Angiopoietin-Like 4 Protein, Combinations, and Their Use - Modulators of angiopoietin-like 4 protein are provided along with methods for their use in the treatment of diseases and pathological conditions. Combinations of ANGPTL4 antagonists and other therapeutics, e.g., anti-cancer agents, and methods of their use in the treatment of mammals susceptible to or diagnosed with cancer, or with relapse tumor growth or relapse cancer cell growth are also provided.12-22-2011

Patent applications by Xiao Huan Liang, Redwood City, CA US

Xiaowu Liang, La Jolla, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080260763High Throughput Proteomics - Methods to obtain expression systems and proteins in a high-throughput protocol by utilizing mixtures of cells cultured from those transformed with a desired nucleotide sequence permit rapid production of protein for use in arrays to assess activity. In one embodiment, the proteins (or peptides) in the array are assessed for their immunological activity with regard to an infectious agent.10-23-2008
20090285847Compositions And Methods For Immunodominant Antigens of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Contemplated compositions, devices, and methods are drawn to various antigens from the pathogen 11-19-2009
20100119535COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMMUNODOMINANT ANTIGENS - Contemplated compositions, devices, and methods comprise immunodominant antigens from selected human pathogens (05-13-2010
20110245099Compositions And Methods For Immunodominant Antigens of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Contemplated compositions, devices, and methods are drawn to various antigens from the pathogen 10-06-2011
20120142555Compositions And Methods For Immunodominant Antigens of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Contemplated compositions, devices, and methods are drawn to various antigens from the pathogen 06-07-2012

Patent applications by Xiaowu Liang, La Jolla, CA US

Xiquan Liang, Escondido, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110226942COMPOSITIONS, KITS, AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATION IN MASS SPECTROMETRY - The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for calibrating a mass spectrometer using two or more recombinant proteins and one or more energy-absorbing molecules. The recombinant proteins of the invention display high purities, making them suitable for use in mass spectrometry.09-22-2011
20110262947Isotopically-Labeled Proteome Standards - The invention provides methods for quantifying biomolecules, such as polypeptides in mass spectrometric analysis. The methods include use of a biomolecule standard having at least one atomic isotope different than that of the naturally occurring isotopes in the biomolecule of interest. Methods of the present invention also include methods for quantifying biomolecules where the copy biomolecule standard is made by expressing the biomolecule using a recombinant cell. Further included are the biomolecule standards themselves, method for making such standards, kits, systems, reagents, and engineered cells relating to the use of biomolecule standards in mass spectrometric analysis.10-27-2011
20120205592COMPOSITIONS, KITS, AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATION IN MASS SPECTROMETRY - The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for calibrating a mass spectrometer using two or more recombinant proteins and one or more energy-absorbing molecules. The recombinant proteins of the invention display high purities, making them suitable for use in mass spectrometry.08-16-2012
20120258877IDENTIFICATION OF CANCER BIOMARKERS AND PHOSPHORYLATED PROTEINS - Methods are provided for identifying proteins that are differentially expressed in disease state and normal cells. Stable isotope labeling of cells in culture allows for the identification of a multiplicity of proteins whose differential abundance in normal and disease state cells can be indicative of the disease state. Biomarkers are identified for breast cancer, in which the biomarkers are proteins having a two-fold or greater difference in abundance between breast cancer and normal cells. Identified biomarkers can be used detection methods that can provide diagnosis, typing, staging, or prognosis of cancer, such as breast cancer, or can be used to predict the response of cancer, such as breast cancer, to one or more anti-cancer agents.10-11-2012

Patent applications by Xiquan Liang, Escondido, CA US

Yahong Liang, Rancho Cucamonga, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120164751Rapid Test Apparatus - Provided herein are methods and devices for rapid testing of solid, semi-solid, or liquid specimens, such a stool, blood, urine, saliva, or swab specimens of the cervix, urethra, nostril, throat, and for environmental testing.06-28-2012

Yiching Liang, Milpitas, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120169320PLANAR PATCH CLAMP DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION AND USE - A planar patch clamp device includes a substrate comprising a first planar surface, a second planar surface opposing the first planar surface, and an inside surface defining an aperture extending from the first planar surface to the second planar surface; and an adhesion layer conformally disposed on the substrate including on the inside surface, wherein the adhesion layer defines a shape of the aperture, and the aperture is smooth and free of sharp corners. The substrate may be composed of silicon or a silicon-inclusive compound, and the adhesion layer may be composed of a glass material having a low-temperature reflow property. The device may be annealed to reflow the adhesion layer, thereby providing the aperture with smooth surfaces.07-05-2012

Yih-Shiuan Liang, Emeryville, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090236152SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA ORGANIZATION BY IDENTIFICATION - A system and method for data organization by identification. The system includes a bus, a processor coupled to the bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, a writing element for allowing a user to create written items on a surface, and an optical detector coupled to the bus for detecting information on the surface. The system further includes software implemented on the processor which is responsive to a user selection of an identifier corresponding to a group of writing surfaces. The identifier is used to identify a data file corresponding to the group of writing surfaces. The software stores information based on writing on the group of writing surfaces.09-24-2009

Yongchao Liang, Irvine, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110256550Novel reagents for directed biomarker signal amplification - Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.10-20-2011
20110257374Novel Reagents for Directed Biomarker Signal Amplification - Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.10-20-2011

Yongye Liang, Stanford, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110124822SEMICONDUCTING POLYMERS - Novel Semiconducting photovoltaic polymers with conjugated units that provide improved solar conversion efficiency that can be used in electro-optical and electric devices. The polymers exhibit increased solar conversion efficiency in solar devices.05-26-2011

Yubin Liang, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120204094APPLICATION ABOVE-THE-FOLD RENDERING MEASUREMENTS - Various embodiments include a method and system for application above-the-fold rendering measurements. A start time corresponding to a rendering operation of an application may be recorded. A series of bitmaps of a portion of a rendering canvas representing above-the-fold data for the application may be captured. The first of the series of bitmaps may be captured at the start time and successive captured bitmaps each captured after a specified time interval from a previously captured bitmap. Each bitmap in the series of bitmaps may then be processed to create a corresponding measurement image, and the measurement images may be compared to determine an end time.08-09-2012