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Liu, Foster City

Chung Nang Liu, Foster City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130087174METHODS FOR IN-SITU CHAMBER CLEAN UTILIZED IN AN ETCHING PROCESSING CHAMBER - Embodiments of the invention include methods for in-situ chamber dry cleaning a plasma processing chamber utilized for gate structure fabrication process in semiconductor devices. In one embodiment, a method for in-situ chamber dry clean includes supplying a first cleaning gas including at least a boron containing gas into a processing chamber in absence of a substrate disposed therein, supplying a second cleaning gas including at least a halogen containing gas into the processing chamber in absence of the substrate, and supplying a third cleaning gas including at least an oxygen containing gas into the processing chamber in absence of the substrate.04-11-2013

Daqing Liu, Foster City, CA US

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20100030306Therapeutic Cranial Wrap for a Contrast Therapy System - The present invention relates to a therapeutic cranial wrap for use with a thermal contrast therapy systems and methods for providing a temperature regulated fluid. The cranial wrap includes an active thermal exchange bladder and an active compression bladder, adapted to fit the cranial therapy site. The thermal exchange bladder may be coupled to the thermal contrast therapy system. The compression bladder may compress the therapy site. In some embodiments, the compressive bladder may be integrated into the thermal exchange bladder, or may be omitted. The cranial wrap also includes a contoured shell, known as a hood shaped therapy pad, which is adapted to snugly fit the cranial therapy site and provide neck support. Adjustable straps, including at least one strap that circumvents the cranium, secure the cranial wrap in a fitted position adjacent the therapy site. The cranial wrap couples to the thermal contrast therapy system which includes a hot and cold fluid reservoir, a mixing valve, and a fluid pump.02-04-2010

Hongtao Liu, Foster City, CA US

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20100310512ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS - The invention is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.12-09-2010
20120157404ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS - The invention is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.06-21-2012
20120264711ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS - The invention is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.10-18-2012

Patent applications by Hongtao Liu, Foster City, CA US

Jason Yingjie Liu, Foster City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090042255METHOD FOR RECOVERING SPERM NUCLEIC ACID FROM A FORENSIC SAMPLE - A method for selectively recovering nucleic acid from a sperm cell in a sample containing cells of at least a sperm cell and an epithelial cell, and a cell suspension medium comprising extracellular impurities, is provided. The method entails introducing a sample into a vessel, sequestering the cells from the remaining sample components, washing the cells with a washing solution either before or after sequestration, removing the impurities-containing cell suspension medium from the vessel while retaining the cells; lysing selectively cells of the first cell type; and isolating the nucleic acid from the lysed cells. Methods for recovering nucleic acid from the second cell type are also provided.02-12-2009
20110159485Lysis Buffers for Extracting Nucleic Acids - The present teachings relate to the extraction of nucleic acid from solid materials. Provided are useful compositions, methods and kits for obtaining nucleic acids from a solid biological sample or an adhesive material having a biological material adherent or embedded within the adhesive substrate. The extracted nucleic acid can be used in downstream applications such as genotyping, detection, quantification, and identification of the source of the biological material.06-30-2011

Ming-Li Liu, Foster City, CA US

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20080306849Methods, systems and computer program products for interacting with ISO 14443-4 and MIFARE applications on the same wireless smart device during a common transaction - Methods, systems, and computer program products for interacting with ISO 14443-4 and MIFARE® applications on the same wireless smart device during a common transaction are disclosed. According to one aspect, the method includes detecting and communicating with an ISO 14443-4 application located on a wireless smart device that includes an ISO 14443-4 and a MIFARE® application to perform at least part of the common transaction. Termination of the ISO 14443-4 application is detected, and the MIFARE® application located on the wireless smart device is detected and communicated with for performing at least part of the common transaction.12-11-2008
20090261172SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE CONTACTLESS APPLICATIONS USING DIFFERENT SECURITY KEYS - Systems, methods, and computer program products for supporting multiple contactless applications using different security keys on a wireless smart device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for supporting multiple contactless applications using different security keys on a wireless smart device. The method includes, at a wireless smart device configured to communicate with a wireless smart device reader, the wireless device including a plurality of contactless applications and a contactless application memory for use by the plurality of contactless applications, initializing a portion of the memory such that access to the portion of memory requires the use of a shared secret key known to the plurality of contactless applications. The method includes reserving the portion of memory for use by one of the plurality of contactless applications by using the shared secret key to set access privileges for the portion of memory such that access to the portion of memory requires the use of a application-specific secret key associated with the one application and not known to the other applications.10-22-2009

Wen Liu, Foster City, CA US

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20110086834ALKYNYL ALCOHOLS AS KINASE INHIBITORS - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and inflammatory disorders, such as NIK-mediated disorders. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, inflammation and the like.04-14-2011

Wendy Liu, Foster City, CA US

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20100035875TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE JAK INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - A compound of Formula I, enantiomers, diasteriomers, tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R02-11-2010
20120190665PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINE JAK INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - A compound of Formula I, enantiomers, diasteriomers, tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R07-26-2012
20120225855TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE JAK INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - A compound of Formula I, enantiomers, diasteriomers, tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R09-06-2012
20120264747TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE JAK INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - A compound of Formula I, enantiomers, diasteriomers, tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R10-18-2012

Xiaohan Liu, Foster City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130083076QUICK DATA ENTRY LANES FOR TOUCH SCREEN MOBILE DEVICES - Systems and method for interpreting a data selection on a touch screen may include providing an interface on the touch screen with a plurality of lanes, each lane associated with an attribute, and each attribute associated with a plurality of values. Icons may fill each lane, with each icon configured to display one of the values of the attribute of the lane. The interface may also have a first lane where a first icon is not displayed. It may be determined that a finger gesture input from the touch screen with a direction is associated with the first lane, and in response, the icons in the first lane may be moved in that direction to display the first icon. A finger tap input from the touch screen corresponding to the first icon may enlarge a size of the first icon on the touch screen to substantially fill the first lane.04-04-2013

Yingjie Liu, Foster City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206771Method For Recovering Nucleic Acid From A Mixed Cell Suspension, Without Centrifugation - A method for selectively recovering nucleic acid from a first cell type in a sample containing cells of at least a first cell type and a second cell type, and a cell suspension medium comprising extracellular impurities, is provided. The method entails combining the sample with particles responsive to a magnetic field in a vessel, the magnetic particles having the ability to sequester the cells from the cell suspension medium upon application of a magnetic field; exposing the vessel to a magnetic field for a time sufficient to cause sequestration of the cells by the particles; removing the impurities-containing cell suspension medium from the vessel while retaining the cells; lysing selectively cells of the first cell type; and isolating the nucleic acid from the lysed cells. Methods for recovering nucleic acid from the second cell type are also provided.08-28-2008
20080281089Methods and Systems for Differential Extraction - Methods are provided for differential extraction of DNA from at least two different cell types. Systems for carrying out the differential extraction methods are also provided. A kit is also provided for differential extraction of DNA from at least two different cell types using a multi-compartment container.11-13-2008
20080290037Methods and Apparatuses for Separating Biological Particles - Methods and apparatuses for separating biological particles are provided.11-27-2008
20110195486METHODS FOR REMOVING NUCLEIC ACID CONTAMINATION FROM REAGENTS - In general, the disclosed method can be used to remove contaminating microbes and nucleic acids from microorganisms-derived reagents, apparatus and processes (materials and apparatus) related to PCR (and RT-PCR), including sample prep reagents and materials that are used to isolate, purify and detect nucleic acids.08-11-2011

Yinshi Liu, Foster City, CA US

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20080316652SIMULTANEOUS POLE-TIP AND SIDE SHIELD FABRICATION AND INTEGRATED ELG - A method for manufacturing a write pole for perpendicular magnetic recording for accurately defining a side shield throat height and write pole flare point. The method includes the formation of a magnetic structure that provides an electronic lapping guide as well as providing the structure for both the side shields and the write pole. The magnetic structure includes a write pole portion and first and second side shield portions. The side shields portions are magnetically connected with the write pole portion in a region in front of an intended air hearing surface plane (e.g. in the direction from which lapping will progress). The side shields portions are each separated from the write pole portion in a region behind the intended air bearing surface plane by notches that terminate at a desired location relative to the intended air bearing surface plane and which open up in a region behind the intended air bearing surface plane.12-25-2008
20090117407SHORT FLARE DEFINITION BY ADDITIVE PROCESS FOR PERPENDICULAR HEAD - A method for manufacturing a magnetic write head for perpendicular magnetic recording. The method includes forming a write pole, and then depositing a refill layer. A mask structure can be formed over the writ pole and refill layer, the mask structure being configured to define a stitched pole. An ion milling or reactive ion milling can then be performed to remove portions of the refill layer that are not protected by the mask structure. Then a magnetic material can be deposited to form a stitched write pole that defines a secondary flare point. The stitched pole can also be self aligned with an electrical lapping guide in order to accurately locate the front edge of the secondary flare point relative to the air bearing surface of the write head.05-07-2009
20090166183METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC WRITE HEAD WITH STEPPED TRAILING MAGNETIC SHIELD USING COLLIMATED SPUTTER DEPOSITION - A method for manufacturing a magnetic write head having a stepped trailing shield. The stepped trailing shield is formed by forming a non-magnetic bump over a write pole prior to electroplating a wrap-around magnetic shield. This bump is formed by constructing a mask having an opening configured to define the non-magnetic bump. A magnetic material is then sputter deposited. In order to decrease deposition of the magnetic material on the sides of the mask, a collimator is used to align the deposited material along a plane substantially parallel with an air bearing surface plane. This collimation of the deposited magnetic material greatly facilitates liftoff, and more importantly prevents the formation of fences which would otherwise have to be removed by a harsh, aggressive process.07-02-2009
20090168242METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC WRITE POLE HAVING A LARGE BEVEL ANGLE - A method for manufacturing a magnetic write head for perpendicular magnetic recording, the write head having a write pole with an increased bevel (taper) angle. The write pole is constructed by forming a mask structure over a magnetic write pole material, and then performing a combination of sweeping or rotation with static (non-rotating, non-sweeping) ion milling at an angle relative to normal. The ion milling is performed while moving the wafer laterally within the ion milling tool to ensure that the ion milling is performed uniformly across the wafer during static milling.07-02-2009
20090168257INDEPENDENT SIDE SHIELD AND TOP SHIELD THROAT HEIGHT CONTROL FOR HIGH LINEAR DENSITY WRAP AROUND SHIELD WRITE HEAD - A magnetic write head for perpendicular magnetic recording. The magnetic write head includes a write pole having a pole tip region and a flared region. The write pole also has a trailing, wrap-around magnetic shield that is separated from the sides of the write pole by a non-magnetic side gap layer. The write head is formed such that the side gap spacing is larger in the flared region than in the pole tip region. This varying gap spacing can be formed by depositing a non-magnetic material using a collimated sputter deposition aligned substantially perpendicular to the air bearing surface. This collimated sputtering deposits the non-magnetic material more readily on the sides of the write pole in the flared region than in the pole tip region.07-02-2009
20100155366METHOD FOR CREATING A MAGNETIC WRITE POLE HAVING A STEPPED PERPENDICULAR POLE VIA CMP-ASSISTED LIFTOFF - A method for manufacturing a magnetic write head having a stepped, recessed, high magnetic moment pole connected with a write pole. The stepped pole structure helps to channel magnetic flux to the write pole without leaking write field to the magnetic medium. This allows the write head to maintain a high write field strength at very small bit sizes. The method includes depositing a dielectric layer and a first CMP layer over substrate that can include a magnetic shaping layer. A mask is formed over the dielectric layer, the mask having an opening to define the stepped pole structure. The image of the mask is transferred into the dielectric layer. A high magnetic moment material is deposited and a chemical mechanical polishing is performed to planarize the magnetic material and dielectric layer.06-24-2010
20100163422ASSISTED DEPOSITION, NARROW TRENCH DAMASCENE PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A WRITE POLE OF A MAGNETIC WRITE HEAD - A method for forming a magnetic write head using a damascene process that does not form voids in the magnetic structure. An opening is formed in an alumina layer, the opening being configured to define a trench. Then a first layer of magnetic material is deposited into the trench. A CMP process is then performed to remove any voids that have formed in the first magnetic layer. Then a second layer of magnetic material is deposited over the first layer of magnetic material. In another embodiment of the invention, a opening is formed in the alumina layer, and a first layer of magnetic material is electroplated into the opening. A thin layer of non-magnetic material is then deposited, and a second layer of magnetic material is deposited over the thin layer of non-magnetic material. The thin layer of alumina advantageously provides a laminate structure that avoids data erasure.07-01-2010
20120107645METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHORT FLARE DEFINITION BY ADDITIVE PROCESS FOR PERPENDICULAR HEAD - A method for manufacturing a magnetic write head for perpendicular magnetic recording. The method includes forming a write pole, and then depositing a refill layer. A mask structure can be formed over the writ pole and refill layer, the mask structure being configured to define a stitched pole. An ion milling or reactive ion milling can then be performed to remove portions of the refill layer that are not protected by the mask structure. Then a magnetic material can be deposited to form a stitched write pole that defines a secondary flare point. The stitched pole can also be self aligned with an electrical lapping guide in order to accurately locate the front edge of the secondary flare point relative to the air bearing surface of the write head.05-03-2012

Patent applications by Yinshi Liu, Foster City, CA US