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Alan Liu, Bartlett, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090124863	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECORDING PATIENT-STATUS - A method and system for recording patient status automatically is disclosed herein. The method of recording patient-status comprises: monitoring the gestures of a patient continuously using a video imager. From the monitored gestures a patient-status corresponding to at least one clinical factor is identified and the patient-status is automatically recorded in an electronic medical record (EMR). The method and system describes an exemplary embodiment of determining pain level of a patient in a clinical environment using facial expressions and sound.	05-14-2009
20090259113	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PAIN LEVEL - A system and method for determining pain level is disclosed herein. The method comprises: monitoring the gestures of a patient continuously using a video imager. From the monitored gestures a patient-status corresponding to at least one clinical factor is identified and the patient-status is automatically recorded in an electronic medical record (EMR). The method and system describes an exemplary embodiment of determining pain level of a patient in a clinical environment using facial expressions and sound.	10-15-2009

Boyang Liu, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090095882	NEAR-FIELD NANO-IMAGER - An imaging device. In one embodiment, the imaging device includes a plurality of first electrode strips in parallel to each other along a first direction x, wherein each first electrode strip has an elongated body with a first surface and an opposite, second surface and a thickness n	04-16-2009

Chi-Li Liu, Decatur, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100047432	Process for Producing Saccharide Oligomers - A process for preparing saccharide oligomers uses an aqueous feed composition that comprises at least one monosaccharide or linear saccharide oligomer, and has a solids concentration of at least about 70% by weight. The feed composition is heated to a temperature of at least about 40° C., and is contacted with at least one catalyst that accelerates the rate of cleavage or formation of glucosyl bonds, such as enzyme or acid, for a time sufficient to cause formation of non-linear saccharide oligomers. A product composition is produced that contains a higher concentration of non-linear saccharide oligomers than linear saccharide oligomers.	02-25-2010
20110014669	Production of 1,4 Butanediol in a Microorganism - A biological method for the conversion of L-glutamate to 1,4-butanediol that involves a decarboxylation step and avoids production of 4-hydroxybutyrate as an intermediate is described. The method includes: (a) conversion of L-glutamate to L-glutamate 5-phosphate; (b) conversion of L-glutamate 5-phosphate to L-glutamate 5-semialdehyde; (c) conversion of L-glutamate 5-semialdehyde to 5-hydroxy-L-norvaline; (d) conversion of 5-hydroxy-L-norvaline to 5-hydroxy-2-oxopentanoate; (e) conversion of 5-hydroxy-2-oxopentanoate to 4-hydroxybutanal; and (f) the conversion of 4-hydroxybutanal to 1,4-butanediol.	01-20-2011

Chunqing Liu, Schamburg, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100018926	Mixed Matrix Membranes Containing Ion-Exchanged Molecular Sieves - The present invention discloses mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) comprising ion-exchanged molecular sieves such as UZM-5 zeolite ion-exchanged with Li	01-28-2010

Dachun Liu, Waukegan, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176784	ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.	07-09-2009
20090186912	ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.	07-23-2009
20100029686	HCV PROTEASE INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula I and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; and (d) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions.	02-04-2010
20100317568	Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection.	12-16-2010

Dachun Liu, Vernon Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070193	Anti-Infective Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.	03-24-2011
20110092415	Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection.	04-21-2011

Dan Liu, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049160	PORT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR - A port assembly includes a housing with an opening and a bore therethrough, a slit septum disposed in the bore to control access through the opening, a base joined to the housing and having a membrane attached thereto, a perforator having a first end abutting the slit septum and a second end aligned with the membrane, and a resilient member disposed between the perforator and the base. The port assembly may be used in a fluid container that includes a receptacle for retaining a fluid, and at least one conduit in communication with the receptacle. The at least one conduit may be defined, at least in part, by the port assembly.	02-25-2010
20100247936	NON-PVC FILMS WITH TOUGH CORE LAYER - Multilayer films comprising a core layer are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film having a core layer comprising a material selected from a rubber-modified polypropylene and a polymer blend. The polymer blend includes an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer and a component selected from the group consisting of polypropylene random copolymers, styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene block copolymers, and combinations thereof.	09-30-2010

Danyu Liu, Hanover Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110072397	Image Data and Annotation Processing System - A system automatically detects objects in an image and automatically displays a chosen object if the object is not currently visible in real time. An image data processing system automatically displays potentially hidden features in 3D (three dimensional) medical image data. A repository includes a 3D (three dimensional) image dataset representing an anatomical volume of interest. An image data processor processes the dataset retrieved from the repository by, (a) automatically detecting if a first object is obscured by a second object in the 3D image dataset, (b) automatically determining if the first object is visible by rotating the anatomical volume of interest and (c) rotating the anatomical volume of interest until the first object is visible in response to a command. A display processor initiates display of the rotated anatomical volume of interest.	03-24-2011

David W. Liu, Palatine, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100305380	Process for Improved Meta-Xylene Yield from C8 Aromatics - Meta-xylene is recovered from admixture with other C	12-02-2010

Deping Liu, Schaumburg, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110069637	System and Method for Control Channel Search Space Location Indication for a Relay Backhaul Link - A system and method for providing a control channel search space location indication for a relay backhaul link are provided. A method for controller operation includes configuring a set of resource blocks for transmission of a relay control channel for a relay node, and transmitting the configuration of the set of resource blocks to the relay node using high layer signaling. The relay control channel is located within the set of resource blocks.	03-24-2011
20110080962	System and Method for User Equipment Measurement Timing in a Relay Cell - A system and method for user equipment (UE) measurement timing in a relay cell are provided. A method for controller operations includes broadcasting a first pattern of time intervals to communications devices served by a controller, and for a communication device served by the controller, determining a second pattern for the communications device, where the second pattern is based on the first pattern, and transmitting the second pattern to the communications device.	04-07-2011

Devin Ru Liu, Mundelein, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100206244	Animal Potty Chair - The present invention discloses an animal potty chair, particularly for a dog or cat, to be used indoor and/or outdoor to aid civilization of domestic animals and to improve quality of life for millions of families with animals. The animal potty chair comprising: (1) a defined space to guide an animal to release waste to a designated area; (2) a supporting mean covered with a mesh for an animal to stand and to release waste (3) a sealer-adaptor of the toilet; (4) a receptacle mean for animal waste; (5) a sensor to monitor an animal to come to a designated place; (6) a signal to indicate that an animal is/was at a designated place. The current invention has caused the revolutionary transformation of a pet from an accident-causing animal to a civilized non-human member of the family. There will be no more wet urine paw tracks left anywhere in the owner's house. Solid wastes stay on the top of the mesh, semi-liquid or loose feces fall into the toilet. The owner only needs to do minimal housekeeping, much easier than taking care of a human baby. The smell of the animal waste is reduced dramatically after the animal gets acquainted with using the current invention of an animal toilet.	08-19-2010

Di-Jia Liu, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090023828	Porous Polymeric materials for Hydrogen storage - Porous polymers, tribenzohexazatriphenylene, poly-9,9′-spirobifluorene, poly-tetraphenyl methane and their derivatives for storage of H	01-22-2009
20100167918	ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBE WITH ELECTRO-CATALYTIC ACTIVITY FOR OXYGEN REDUCTION REACTION - A catalyst for an electro-chemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of a bundle of longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes having a catalytically active transition metal incorporated longitudinally in said nanotubes. A method of making an electro-chemical catalyst for an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) having a bundle of longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes with a catalytically active transition metal incorporated throughout the nanotubes, where a substrate is in a first reaction zone, and a combination selected from one or more of a hydrocarbon and an organometallic compound containing an catalytically active transition metal and a nitrogen containing compound and an inert gas and a reducing gas is introduced into the first reaction zone which is maintained at a first reaction temperature for a time sufficient to vaporize material therein. The vaporized material is then introduced to a second reaction zone maintained at a second reaction temperature for a time sufficient to grow longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes over the substrate with a catalytically active transition metal incorporated throughout the nanotubes.	07-01-2010
20100233573	METHOD OF FABRICATING ELECTRODE CATALYST LAYERS WITH DIRECTIONALLY ORIENTED CARBON SUPPORT FOR PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of the invention comprises an anode and a cathode and a proton conductive membrane therebetween, the anode and the cathode each comprising a patterned sheet of longitudinally aligned transition metal-containing carbon nanotubes, wherein the carbon nanotubes are in contact with and are aligned generally perpendicular to the membrane, wherein a catalytically active transition metal is incorporated throughout the nanotubes.	09-16-2010
20100285390	CATALYTIC MEMBRANES FOR CO OXIDATION USED IN FUEL CELLS - A fuel cell of the present invention comprises a cathode and an anode, one or both of the anode and the cathode including a catalyst comprising a bundle of longitudinally aligned graphitic carbon nanotubes including a catalytically active transition metal incorporated longitudinally and atomically distributed throughout the graphitic carbon walls of said nanotubes. The nanotubes also include nitrogen atoms and/or ions chemically bonded to the graphitic carbon and to the transition metal. Preferably, the transition metal comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Mn, and Cr.	11-11-2010

Dongmin Liu, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110119600	System and Method for Management of Mobile Device - Described is a system and method for managing a mobile device by using a user device, wherein the mobile device includes a web server and one or more web pages including a home web page that is accessible via an assigned uniform resource locator (URL). The method includes establishing a local connection between the mobile device and the user device, and detecting the established local connection by the user device. The method further includes launching a web browser of the user device when the local connection is detected using an auto-launch application to access the home web page via the assigned URL using a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) request, and providing the home web page to the web browser by the web server in response to the HTTP request, wherein the home web page provides access to the mobile device and facilitates management of the mobile device.	05-19-2011

Gang L. Liu, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100196920	NANOSCOPIC BIOMOLECULAR ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY ENABLED BY SINGLE NANOPARTICLE PLASMON RESONANCE ENERGY TRANSFER - The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for measuring a target analyte in a sample with nanoparticle plasmon resonance. In particular the disclosure provides methods and compositions for measuring a target analyte comprising plasmon resonance energy transfer.	08-05-2010

Gang Logan Liu, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110128536	NANOSCALE ARRAY STRUCTURES SUITABLE FOR SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Methods for fabricating nanoscale array structures suitable for surface enhanced Raman scattering, structures thus obtained, and methods to characterize the nanoscale array structures suitable for surface enhanced Raman scattering. Nanoscale array structures may comprise nanotrees, nanorecesses and tapered nanopillars.	06-02-2011

Guang Liu, Lake Zurich, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100225466	System architecture and apparatus for programmable automatic power supply testing - A cost-effective system architecture and apparatus for programmable automatic power supply testing. The system utilizes board level interface between various system testing modules and an Automatic Test Controller (ATC). The ATC receives coded test requests from the software on an industrial PC and control the various testing modules inside ATC to execute the tests. Test results were sent back to the PC and saved in a result file. A single industrial PC can control two or more ATC's and test two or more power supply units simultaneously. The ATC based test system is lower cost than the conventional Automatic Test Equipment which uses device level interface and standardized test devices.	09-09-2010

Hongwei Liu, South Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300029	INDUCTIVE FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device (	12-04-2008
20090061966	ANTENNA AND SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - A portable communication device (	03-05-2009
20100016024	Mobile Communications Device Diversity Antenna - A device including a battery, a wireless transceiver, and a battery cover. The battery cover is adapted to retain the battery in a desired position. The battery cover is further adapted to act as a first antenna in communication with the wireless transceiver for sending and receiving signals in a first frequency band.	01-21-2010

Huiping Liu, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100255471	Single cell gene expression for diagnosis, prognosis and identification of drug targets - Methods are provided for diagnosis and prognosis of disease by analyzing expression of a set of genes obtained from single cell analysis. Classification allows optimization of treatment, and determination of whether on whether to proceed with a specific therapy, and how to optimize dose, choice of treatment, and the like. Single cell analysis also provides for the identification and development of therapies which target mutations and/or pathways in disease-state cells.	10-07-2010

James Z. Liu, Glenview, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100123083	Portable Digital Image Detector Positioning Apparatus - An imaging system is provided. In one embodiment, an imaging system includes a radiation source and a digital detector. The imaging system may also include first and second structures, each configured to receive the digital detector. Further, the imaging system may include system control circuitry configured to control exposure of the digital detector by the radiation source and to acquire image data from the digital detector. Additionally, the digital detector may be configured to communicate its location to the system control circuitry based on receipt of the digital detector by the first or second receiving structures. Additional systems, methods, and devices are also disclosed.	05-20-2010

James Z. Liu, Belvidere, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116974	Seed Sensor System And Method For Improved Seed Count And Seed Spacing - A seed sensor system determines the position of the seed relative to the seed tube as the seed passes the sensor. The position of the seed as well as the speed of the planter and the position of the seed tube above the planting furrow are used to calculate trajectory of the seed into the furrow from which the seed spacing is predicated. By sensing the seed in both X and Y directions in the seed tube, the sensor is better able to determine multiple seeds as well providing more precision to the seed population.	05-13-2010
20100180808	Pressure Sensing System For A Planter - A pressure sensing system for a seeding machine such as a planter to measure the down force on a planter row unit uses a wireless pressure sensor embedded in a load carrying wheel of the row unit. In a preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor is a passive piezoelectric pressure sensor that is a transmitter only, transmitting both pressure and RFID the information that identifies the particular sensor. Multiple sensors may be employed in each wheel and sensors may be employed in more than one wheel of the row unit, such as the gauge wheels on opposite sides of the trench opening disks. The sensors may be made of a PVDF, a known piezoelectric material. A wireless receiver is located on the planter frame or could be located elsewhere to receive the signals from the pressure sensor. A controller determines from the signal, any change in down force and commands the change to a down force generator on the row unit.	07-22-2010
20100192821	SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS WITH SENSOR AND MOVING MEMBER TO CAPTURE AND MOVE SEED TO A LOWER OUTLET OPENING - A seed delivery apparatus has a moving member that captures and entraps the seed from the seed meter and physically moves the seed from the meter to the lower outlet opening. In so doing, the seed engages and travels along an interior surface of the seed delivery apparatus. A seed sensor is mounted on the housing wall such that the seed passes directly in front of the sensor. The sensor has both the light emitting devices and the photo-sensitive elements on the same wall of the delivery apparatus, or on two opposed walls. The moving member prevents ambient light, dust and dirt from entering the housing and impacting the sensor output signal.	08-05-2010
20100264163	Product Dispensing Apparatus And Method - A product dispensing apparatus is described having a product meter and an distribution system. A sensor is provided along a product passage between the meter and the distribution system. The sensor has a plurality of receivers, each receiver only covering a small portion of the product passage whereby the resolution of the sensor is increased to be able to detect relatively small particles. For certain small particles or low rate application, the sensor counts individual particles to determine the application rate. For larger particles or high application rates, the sensor measures an output signal attenuation to determine the application rate. A controller then varies the meter drive to produce the desired application rate.	10-21-2010

James Zt Liu, Belvidere, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056452	ACOUSTIC WAVE SENSOR SYSTEM - An acoustic wave sensor can be used to sense a liquid's properties such as temperature, corrosivity, density, and viscosity. Degraded measurements result when changes in one property are confused with changes in a different property. A rigid coating can minimize amount of measurement degradation due to viscosity changes in the liquid. A visco-elastic-interaction curve can be used to find the ideal thickness of the rigid coating, called the constant Q thickness. A visco-elastic-interaction curve relates the sensor Q to rigid coating thickness for a specific combination of sensor, liquid, and coating material.	03-05-2009

Jane Liu, South Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100307206	ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK FOR REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION - A lock system includes an access point including a portion movable between an open position and a closed position and a lock mechanism coupled to the access point and movable between a locked position in which the access point is maintained in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the access point is freely movable between the open position and the closed position. A wireless module is coupled to the lock mechanism and is operable to move the lock mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. The wireless module includes a receiver operable in a first mode to periodically listen for a signal and operable in a second mode in response to receipt of the signal to receive data, the first mode consuming a first amount of power that is less than a second amount of power consumed during operation in the second mode.	12-09-2010

Jialing Liu, Palatine, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100034299	MAPPING AND SIGNALING OF COMMON REFERENCE SYMBOLS FOR MULTIPLE ANTENNAS - A method, a network base station, and a user communication device for transmitting data on an orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing carrier are disclosed. An antenna array may transmit a signal decodable by a legacy user communication device designed for compatibility with a legacy set of transmission antennas. A processor	02-11-2010
20100238845	Relay Operation in a Wireless Communication System - A method in a relay node operating in a time division duplex system wherein the relay node transmits downlink pilot timeslot information to a user terminal in a first temporal region of a special sub-frame, communicates with a base station during a second temporal region of the special sub-frame, the second temporal region is configured as a guard period for communications between the relay node and the user terminal, and configures a third temporal region of the special sub-frame.	09-23-2010
20100279628	Control Channel Provisioning and Signaling - There is provided a communication device and a base unit, and methods thereof, for determining control information. The communication device receives a control channel message associated with the communication device in a control region on a first carrier from a base unit. The communication device also determines a set of resources in a search space within the control region, attempts to decode the set of resources in the search space for the control channel message, and determines control information from the decoded control channel message. The base unit generates a control channel message comprising control information associated with the communication device, determines a set of resources in a search space within a control region, selects a subset of resources within the determined set of resources for transmitting the control channel message, and transmits the control channel message on the selected resources in the control region on a first carrier.	11-04-2010
20100331030	Control and Data Signaling in Heterogeneous Wireless Communication Networks - A method in a wireless communication device including receiving control signaling from a base station in a control region of a downlink carrier spanning a first bandwidth, receiving a signaling message from the base station indicating a second bandwidth, receiving a first control message within the control region using a first Downlink Control Information (DCI) format size, the first DCI format size based on the first bandwidth, and receiving a second control message within the control region using a second DCI format size, the second DCI format size based on the second bandwidth, wherein the second bandwidth is distinct from the first bandwidth and the first and second control messages indicate downlink resource assignments for the downlink carrier.	12-30-2010

Jianhua Liu, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100152450	NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR LIGANDS AND THE USES THEREOF - The invention relates to pyridinyl nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligands, compositions comprising an effective amount of a pyridinyl nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand and methods to treat or prevent a condition, such as depression and nicotine dependence, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a pyridinyl nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand.	06-17-2010

Jianjun Liu, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110002824	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF CRYSTAL AGGLOMERATES FROM A PRECIPITATION LIQUOR - The present invention relates ways to increase the output of a high quality product from the precipitation liquor crystallization process exemplified through the aluminum hydroxide recovery processes such as the Bayer process. The invention is a method of increasing the size of precipitated of a liquor. The invention in one embodiment relates to the use of a crystal growth modifier compositions added to the precipitation process to increase the particle size distribution of the precipitated alumina trihydrate.	01-06-2011

Jianzhong Liu, Maywood, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100255027	Papilloma pseudovirus and preparation - The invention involves a papilloma pseudovirus that can induce immune response after oral intake as well as its preparation. It is characterized in that HPV or BPV pseudovirus are made by disrupting HPV-VLP or BPV-VLP, mixing them with plasmids (plasmids or DNA vaccine), and reassembling them into the pseudoviruses (VLPs with plasmids inside). Oral administration of the pseudoviruses will result in delivery to mucosal and systemic lymphoid tissues and induce immune responses for disease prevention and treatment. The pseudovirus induces stronger immune response than DNA vaccines. Additionally, the pseudovirus can be applied in gene therapy by bringing the therapeutic genes into lymphoid tissues in the human body.	10-07-2010

Jih Hua Liu, Green Oaks, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200515	SOLID STATE FORMS OF ENANTIOPURE ILAPRAZOLE - The invention relates to solid state forms of enantiopure ilaprazole, 2[[(4-methoxy-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfnyl]-5-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl) 1H-Benzimidazole. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting gastric acid secretion comprising a solid form of ilaprazole according to the invention in an amount effective to inhibit gastric acid secretion and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods of treatment for various acid-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as those discussed above.	08-21-2008
20080200516	SOLID STATE FORMS OF RACEMIC ILAPRAZOLE - The invention relates to crystalline forms of racemic ilaprazole, 2[[(4-methoxy-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-5-(	08-21-2008
20080200517	CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF SOLVATED ILAPRAZOLE - The invention relates to crystalline forms of various solvates of ilaprazole, 2[[(4-methoxy-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-5-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl) 1H-Benzimidazole. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting gastric acid secretion comprising crystalline ilaprazole hydrate according to the invention in an amount effective to inhibit gastric acid secretion and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods of treatment for various acid-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.	08-21-2008
20110046184	SOLID STATE FORMS OF RACEMIC ILAPRAZOLE - The invention relates to crystalline forms of racemic ilaprazole, 2[[(4-methoxy-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-5-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl) 1H-Benzimidazole. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting gastric acid secretion comprising a crystalline Form of ilaprazole according to the invention in an amount effective to inhibit gastric acid secretion and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods of treatment for various acid-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.	02-24-2011
20110082174	SOLID STATE FORMS OF RACEMIC ILAPRAZOLE - The invention relates to crystalline forms of racemic ilaprazole, 2[[(4-methoxy-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-5-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl) 1H-Benzimidazole. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting gastric acid secretion comprising a crystalline Form of ilaprazole according to the invention in an amount effective to inhibit gastric acid secretion and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods of treatment for various acid-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.	04-07-2011

Joshua Liu, Roselle, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090015956	Method and Apparatus for Coupling a Microelectromechanical System Scanner Mirror to a Frame - Formation of a biaxial microelectromechanical system (MEMS) scanner can comprise, at least in part, providing a frame (	01-15-2009

Juewen Liu, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090011402	BIOSENSORS BASED ON DIRECTED ASSEMBLY OF PARTICLES - A sensor system for detecting an effector or cofactor comprises (a) a nucleic acid enzyme; (b) a substrate for the nucleic acid enzyme, comprising a first polynucleotide; (c) a first set of particles comprising a second polynucleotide at least partially complementary to the substrate, where the polynucleotide is attached to the particles at its 3′ terminus; and (d) a second set of particles comprising a third polynucleotide at least partially complementary to the substrate, where the polynucleotide is attached to the particles at its 5′ terminus.	01-08-2009
20090029874	FLUORESCENCE BASED BIOSENSOR - A novel biosensor comprises at least one fluorophore and at least two quenchers, and is capable of selectively and specifically detecting the presence of an ion in the presence of other ions.	01-29-2009
20090143239	FLUORESCENCE BASED BIOSENSOR - A novel biosensor comprises at least one fluorophore and at least two quenchers, and is capable of selectively and specifically detecting the presence of an ion in the presence of other ions.	06-04-2009

Lichuan Liu, Dekalb, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100171657	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS POSITIONING AND LOCATION DETERMINATION - According to the present invention, there is provided a system and method for wireless sensor networks (WSN) positioning which is cost-effective, scalable, can be easily implemented, and provides excellent performance and accuracy. In the present invention, a few reference nodes with known locations transmit linear frequency modulation continuous waves (FMCW), while sensor nodes receive these waves and calculate the range difference among them based on the time frequency difference arrival (TFDA). The location information of the sensor nodes is obtained through the solving of a set of hyperbolic equations. This technique is cost-efficient, scalable and can be easily implemented.	07-08-2010

Patrick Chung-You Liu, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100141466	System and method for automatic detection of fiber and copper in data switch systems - A system and method automatically maintains data indicating a type of transmission medium connected at a port in a data switch device. The method comprises reading first transmission medium type data representing whether a first transmission medium type is connected to the port. A check is performed to determine whether a stored first transmission medium value is updated based at least in part on the first transmission medium type data, the first transmission medium value representing whether the first transmission medium type is actively connected. The method also involves reading second transmission medium type data representing whether a second transmission medium type is connected to the port. A check is performed to determine whether a stored second transmission medium value is updated based at least in part on the second transmission medium type data, the second transmission medium value representing whether the second transmission medium type is actively connected.	06-10-2010
20110122966	SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ACCESS AND ADDRESS HIGH-SPEED INTERFACE CONVERTER DEVICES - High-speed transceiver devices, such as GBIC-type transceivers, are accessed and addressed. Identification information (including manufacturer name, model, compliance codes) is placed in data fields of the transceivers. An algorithm checks each port in each module of a host system to determine if a transceiver is present. If a particular transceiver is present, then algorithms store the port address of the transceiver in memory and enable the transceiver to be read from or written to. Reading from the transceiver includes reading the identification information, and writing to the transceiver includes writing the identification information. If a transceiver is initially determined not to be present or if the reading/writing/enabling processes fail, then a recovery process determines if the transceiver was present the last time it was checked. If it was present the last time, then the process continues to try to recover the transceiver data—otherwise, the port is marked as empty.	05-26-2011

Peijuan Liu, Palatine, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090170542	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING INTER-COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM MOBILE STATION-TO-MOBILE STATION INTERFERENCE - A system and method for minimizing inter-communications system mobile-to-mobile station interference includes a plurality of base stations (BS A and BS B) and a plurality of mobile stations (MS A and MS B) each communicating with a base station using a first mode of communication. A first mobile station (MS A) sends a message using a second mode of communication upon detecting interference with another mobile station (MS B) to determine the source of the interference. Once determined, the first mobile station (MS A) communicates with its base station (BS A) which, in turn, communicates with the second mobile station's base station (BS B) using a back haul network. The second mobile station's base station (BS B) may then instruct the second mobile station (MS B) to alter its transmission characteristics based upon instructions from the second base station (BS B) in order to reduce interference and improve overall communications quality.	07-02-2009

Renxuan Liu, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283390	CuC1 thermochemical cycle for hydrogen production - An electrochemical cell for producing copper having a dense graphite anode electrode and a dense graphite cathode electrode disposed in a CuCl solution. An anion exchange membrane made of poly(ethylene vinyl alcohol) and polyethylenimine cross-linked with a cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of acetone, formaldehyde, glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, and mixtures thereof is disposed between the two electrodes.	11-20-2008
20100330462	CORROSION RESISTANT MOLDED GRAPHITE PLATES FOR HIGHLY CORROSIVE ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - A graphite plate for electrochemical devices produced from a mixture of solid thermosetting ether-based epoxy resin particles and graphite particles compression molded at room temperature and heated to a temperature greater than about 200° C.	12-30-2010

Shao Liu, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110080336	Human Tracking System - An image such as a depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. A grid of voxels may then be generated based on the depth image such that the depth image may be downsampled. A background included in the grid of voxels may also be removed to isolate one or more voxels associated with a foreground object such as a human target. A location or position of one or more extremities of the isolated human target may be determined and a model may be adjusted based on the location or position of the one or more extremities.	04-07-2011

Shaorong Liu, Evanston, IL US

Shouxin Liu, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100204088	Cyclic Peptide Antitumor Agents - Cyclic peptide compounds and derivatives thereof having antitumor activity as shown by treatment of human melanoma, pancreatic, breast, prostate cancer cells.	08-12-2010

Shuangbiao Liu, Dunlap, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100221425	Textured Coating on a Component Surface - The present disclosure is directed to a method of making a textured coating on a wear surface of a component. The method includes applying a mask on the surface and depositing a tribological coating on the surface. The method further includes removing the mask.	09-02-2010

Shu Q. Liu, Glencoe, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110008281	CARDIOPROTECTIVE ROLE OF HEPATIC CELLS AND HEPATOCYTE SECRETORY FACTORS IN MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA - The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for treating a subject at risk for, with, or suspected of having, myocardial ischemia using hepatocyte secretory factors (e.g., AGP2, BMPER, FGF21, NRG4, and/or TFF3) or using factors that promote liver cell migration to ischemic myocardial tissue (e.g., IL-6 and/or MMP-2).	01-13-2011

Ting Liu, Downers Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080288522	CREATING AND STORING A DATA FIELD ALTERATION DATUM USING AN ANALYTIC PLATFORM - A method for reading the altered data field in accordance with the field alteration data is provided. The method may include altering a data field characteristic of a data field in a data table, saving the field alteration datum associated with the alteration in a data storage facility, submitting a query requiring the use of the data field in the dataset and reading the altered data field in accordance with the field alteration data. The alteration may generate a field alteration datum and a component of the query may consist of reading the field alteration data.	11-20-2008
20090006309	CLUSTER PROCESSING OF AN AGGREGATED DATASET - Systems and methods are presented that may involve receiving a aggregated dataset, wherein the aggregated dataset includes data from a panel data source, a fact data source, and a dimension data source that have been associated with a standard population database. The process may also involve storing the aggregated data in a partition within a partitioned database, wherein the partition is associated with a data characteristic. The process may also involve associating a master processing node with a plurality of slave nodes, wherein each of the plurality of slave nodes is associated with a partition of the partitioned database. The process may also involve submitting an analytic query to the master processing node. The process may also involve assigning analytic processing to at least one of the plurality of slave nodes by the master processing node, wherein the assignment is based at least in part on the association of the partition with the data characteristic. The process may also involve reading the aggregated data from the partitioned database by the assigned slave node. The process may also involve analyzing the aggregated data by the assigned slave node, wherein the analysis produces a result at each slave node. The process may also involve combining the results from each of the plurality of slave nodes by the master processing node into a master result and reporting the master result to a user interface.	01-01-2009
20110137924	CLUSTER PROCESSING OF AN AGGREGATED DATASET - Using a computer, a database comprising a field is identified. A query relating to the field is identified. Prior to processing the query, the field is dynamically altered to conform to a desired bit size. The query is processed. The results of the query are returned.	06-09-2011

Wanqing Liu, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090017452	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO THE PHARMACOGENETICS OF DIFFERENT GENE VARIANTS - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for determining the presence or absence of polymorphisms within an ABCC2, UGT1A1, and/or SLCO1B1 gene and correlating these polymorphisms with activity levels of their gene products and making evaluations regarding the effect on their substrates, particularly those substrates that are drugs. In addition, there are methods and compositions of evaluating the risk of an individual for developing toxicity or adverse event(s) to an ABCC2, UGT1A1, and/or SLCO1B1 substrate. In some embodiments, the invention concerns methods and compositions for determining the presence or absence of ABCC2 3972C>T variant and predicting or anticipating the level of activity of ABCC2 and determining dosages of an ABCC2 drug substrate, such as irinotecan, in a patient. Such methods and compositions can be used to evaluate whether irinotecan-based therapy, or therapy involving other ABCC2 substrates, may pose toxicity problems if given to a particular patient or predicting their efficacy. Alterations in suggested therapy may ensue based on genotyping results.	01-15-2009
20090247475	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO PHARMACOGENETICS OF DIFFERENT GENE VARIANTS IN THE CONTEXT OF IRINOTECAN-BASED THERAPIES - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for determining the presence or absence of polymorphisms within an ABCC2, UGT1A1, and/or SLCO1B1 gene and correlating these polymorphisms with activity levels of their gene products and making evaluations regarding the effect on their substrates, particularly those substrates that are drugs. In addition, there are methods and compositions of evaluating the risk of an individual for developing toxicity or adverse event(s) to an ABCC2, UGT1A1, and/or SLCO1B1 substrate. In some embodiments, the invention concerns methods and compositions for determining the presence or absence of ABCC2 3972C>T variant and predicting or anticipating the level of activity of ABCC2 and determining dosages of an ABCC2 drug substrate, such as irinotecan, in a patient. Such methods and compositions can be used to evaluate whether irinotecan-based therapy, or therapy involving other ABCC2 substrates, may pose toxicity problems if given to a particular patient or predicting their efficacy. Alterations in suggested therapy may ensue based on genotyping results.	10-01-2009

Weishan Liu, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110112503	CHEMISTRODE, A PLUG-BASED MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STIMULATION AND SAMPLING WITH HIGH TEMPORAL, SPATIAL, AND CHEMICAL RESOLUTION - A method for sampling and/or introducing a matter to an environment comprises introducing a first array of plugs through a first microchannel of a device into an exchange region of the device in which mass transport between the environment and the plug fluid of at least one plug in the first array of plugs occurs and a second array of plugs is formed. The exchange region is in fluid communication with the first microchannel. The method further comprises directing the second array of plugs into a second microchannel downstream of and in fluid communication with the exchange region.	05-12-2011

Wen-Feng Liu, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131608	Adhesive Compositions - Adhesive compositions comprising epoxy resins, including epoxy novalac resin, and at least one reactive multi-functional acrylate. In preferred embodiments, the compositions also include amine-curing agent having at least one a cyclic group. The adhesive compositions according to the present invention are capable of enhancing the bonding strength of the adhesive, particularly at relatively high temperatures, such as at about 80° C.	05-21-2009
20090215964	CURABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING REACTIVE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ACRYLATE - Disclosed are adhesive compositions include polymerizable resin, preferably in an amount of from about 10 wt % to about 90 wt % and multifunctional acrylate, preferably in an amount of from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt %. The polymerizable resin can include free radical initiated vinyl addition resins. The adhesives in preferred embodiments exhibit enhanced bonding strength of the adhesive at high temperatures, such as at about 80° C., and enhanced the fire resistance.	08-27-2009

Xianghui Liu, Waukegan, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090105375	Ultrathin Multilayered Films for Controlled Release of Anionic Reagents - Multilayered films, particularly ultrathin multilayered films comprising cationic polymers which are useful for controlled release of anionic species, particularly for controlled release of nucleic acids. The multilayer films herein are useful for temporal controlled released of anionic species, particularly one or more anionic peptides, proteins, nucleic acids or other anionic biological agents. In one aspect, the invention relates to multilayer films which release anionic species (anions) with separate and/or distinct release profiles, particularly wherein the anions are one or more anionic peptides, proteins or nucleic acids or other anionic biological agents	04-23-2009
20100048736	ANIONIC CHARGE-DYNAMIC POLYMERS FOR RELEASE OF CATIONIC AGENTS - Materials and methods for the generation of polyelectrolyte multilayers that can erode to release cationic components. The multilayers comprise layers that contain one or more cations and one or more charge-dynamic anionic polymers. Charge-dynamic anionic polymers contain side chains having removable functional groups. Removal of the functional groups results in a change in the net change in the charge of the polymer which can disrupt interactions between cations and the anionic polymers and facilitate release of cations.	02-25-2010

Xianjun Liu, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090012088	Compounds for the Treatment of Neurodegeneration and Stroke - Compounds and related methods for synthesis, and the use of compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases are disclosed. Compounds are disclosed in connection with PARG and/or PARP inhibition. Therapeutic applications are relevant for preventing or inhibiting neurological cell death for a variety of neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson's disease, ischemia, and stroke. Also disclosed is a high-throughput screen for identifying compounds capable of inhibiting PARG and/or PARP.	01-08-2009

Xiaodong Liu, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110012625	ZINC OXIDE SULFUR SENSOR - Sulfur sensors are formed by coating a conductive substrate with ZnO microstructures that are reactive with sulfur in liquids, such as fuel, using MOCVD. The ZnO is changed to ZnS over time and causes the voltage across the sensors to change under a constant current by at least about 25%. The time required for such saturation to occur can then be correlated to a sulfur concentration in the liquid.	01-20-2011

Xiaogang Liu, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081526	PATTERNING OF SOLID STATE FEATURES BY DIRECT WRITE NANOLITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING - The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height.	04-07-2011

Xiaokun Liu, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024679	LOCOMOTIVE CAR BODY FLEXIBLE JOINT - The present invention provides a joint for transferring load from the underframe of a locomotive to the cant rail of its car body. The joint includes a base connected to the underframe of the locomotive with a body portion attached thereto. This body portion carries a generally diagonally situated member connected to the cant rail of the car body of the locomotive, such that the load from the underframe is transferred to the base of the joint, through the body portion of the joint, to the diagonally situated member and to the cant rail during bending of the underframe of the locomotive. In another aspect of the present invention, a joint is provided which is generally flexible to accommodate bending of the car body and underframe of the locomotive relative to their respective stiffnesses.	02-04-2010

Yafeng Liu, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090126461	Ion-based triple sensor - An ion-based triple sensor is disclosed. The ion-based triple sensor may include an ion sensing unit, configured to measure an ionic current intensity, a pressure sensing unit, configured to measure a pressure, and a temperature sensing unit, configured to measure a temperature. The ion-based triple sensor may further include a signal processing unit coupled to the ion sensing unit, the pressure sensing unit and the temperature sensing unit. The signal processing unit may include a filtering component, configured to filter at least one of the ion, pressure and temperature measurements, and a data acquisition component, configured to sample the filtered measurements and communicate the samples to a controller.	05-21-2009
20100023277	ION-BASED TRIPLE SENSOR - An ion-based triple sensor is disclosed. The ion-based triple sensor may include an ion sensing unit, configured to measure an ionic current intensity, a pressure sensing unit, configured to measure a pressure, and a temperature sensing unit, configured to measure a temperature. The ion-based triple sensor may further include a signal processing unit coupled to the ion sensing unit, the pressure sensing unit and the temperature sensing unit. The signal processing unit may include a filtering component, configured to filter at least one of the ion, pressure and temperature measurements, and a data acquisition component, configured to sample the filtered measurements and communicate the samples to a controller.	01-28-2010

Yaya Liu, Buffalo Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176784	ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.	07-09-2009
20090186912	ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.	07-23-2009
20110070193	Anti-Infective Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.	03-24-2011

Yi-Cheng Liu, Barrington, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090111472	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A SEAMLESS HANDOFF BETWEEN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Disclosed is a method that includes initiating a handoff (	04-30-2009
20110019593	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING BETWEEN AN AD-HOC CONFERENCE MODE AND AN INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTED CONFERENCE MODE - Devices that are enabled to communicate with each other via an ad hoc conference mode and an infrastructure supported conference mode, are provided with processing capabilities that can allow them to evaluate one or more resources required to support an ad hoc conference communication session and/or one or more quality metrics associated with the ad hoc conference communication session, and determine whether one or more resources or metrics are outside optimal operating parameters. If so, the processing logic can initiate a transition from the ad hoc conference communication session to an infrastructure supported conference communication session hosted at a conference server. This way, the devices can drop the ad hoc conference communication session when one or more of the resources or metrics are outside optimal operating parameters, so that one of the devices does not need to mix communication information streams (CISs) from the devices, generate a plurality of conferenced communication information streams (CCISs), and transmit a unique one of the conferenced communication information streams (CCISs) to the other devices.	01-27-2011

Yuan Liu, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090089021	HUYGENS' BOX METHODOLOGY FOR SIGNAL INTEGRITY ANALYSIS - A method for performing a signal integrity analysis on an integrated circuit (IC) that includes a plurality of scatterers by dividing the scatterers into subgroups using a nested Huygens' equivalence principle algorithm and solving a set of equations realized thereby with a reduced coupling matrix. The method includes decomposing the IC design into a plurality of small non-overlapping circuit sub-domains, wherein each of the sub-domains is formed as a small, enclosed region. Each sub-domain is analyzed independently of the other sub-domains using only electric fields to represent the interactions of each sub-domains with the other sub-domains as equivalent currents on equivalent surfaces of the plurality of sub-domains. Neighboring equivalent sub-domains are grouped together to form larger sub-domains using equivalent currents on equivalent surfaces to represent the interactions of the sub-domains. The steps of analyzing and grouping the sub-domains are repeated until the grouping approaches a box comprising the entire domain, and that the domain interactions between every sub-domain have been analyzed.	04-02-2009
20100161293	HUYGENS' BOX METHODOLOGY FOR SIGNAL INTEGRITY ANALYSIS - A method for performing a signal integrity analysis on an integrated circuit (IC) that includes a plurality of scatterers by dividing the scatterers into subgroups using a nested Huygens' equivalence principle algorithm and solving a set of equations realized thereby with a reduced coupling matrix. The method includes decomposing the IC design into a plurality of small non-overlapping circuit sub-domains, wherein each of the sub-domains is formed as a small, enclosed region. Each sub-domain is analyzed independently of the other sub-domains using only electric fields to represent the interactions of each sub-domains with the other sub-domains as equivalent currents on equivalent surfaces of the plurality of sub-domains. Neighboring equivalent sub-domains are grouped together to form larger sub-domains using equivalent currents on equivalent surfaces to represent the interactions of the sub-domains. The steps of analyzing and grouping the sub-domains are repeated until the grouping approaches a box comprising the entire domain, and that the domain interactions between every sub-domain have been analyzed.	06-24-2010

Yun Liu, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100161190	System And Method For Controlling Wheel Spin And Wheel Slip On A Machine Having Differentially Driven Wheels - An electronic traction optimization system includes a control unit adapted to produce a corner speed estimate signal for each wheel of a machine, produce an ideal target speed signal for each wheel having a value at least partially responsive to the corner speed estimate signals, produces a practical target speed signal for each wheel, generates an actual target speed signal having a value responsive to a comparison of the ideal target speed signal and the practical target speed signal for each wheel. The control unit compares each actual target speed signal to an associated wheel speed signal to obtain a wheel speed error signal for each wheel and converts each wheel speed error signal to a clutch control signal, wherein each differential clutch actuator is responsive to an associated clutch control signal.	06-24-2010

Yung Y. Liu, Hinsdale, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100033323	RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SURVEILLANCE TAG - An enhanced method and apparatus are provided for tracking and managing a plurality of packagings, particularly packagings containing radioactive and fissile materials. A radio frequency identification (RFID) surveillance tag is provided with an associated packaging. The RFID surveillance tag includes a tag body and a back plate including predefined mounting features for mounting the surveillance tag to the associated packaging. The RFID surveillance tag includes a battery power supply. The RFID surveillance tag includes a plurality of sensors monitoring the associated packaging including a seal sensor. The seal sensor includes a force sensitive material providing a resistivity change responsive to change in a seal integrity change of the associated packaging. The resistivity change causes a seal integrity tag alarm. A tag memory stores data responsive to tag alarms generated by each of the plurality of sensors monitoring the associated packaging.	02-11-2010

Zengshe Kevin Liu, Morton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080233181	NANOPARTICLE ADJUVANTS FOR SUB-UNIT VACCINES - The present invention relates to nanoparticle vaccine adjuvants comprised of a carrier, particularly polymerized lipids, having multiple copies of an antigen or combinations of different antigens displayed on the carrier. Such antigen-displaying nanoparticles may also display a targeting molecule on its surface in order to direct it to a specific site or cell type to optimize a desired immune response. The present invention also relates to encapsulating an antigen or combinations of different antigens within such nanoparticles, with or without a targeting molecule displayed on its surface. The antigens used in this invention are effective to produce an immune response against a variety of pathological conditions.	09-25-2008

Zhengbai Liu, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108044	Combustion Chamber with Double Convex Surfaces and Double Concave Surfaces - A combustion chamber bowl is defined in a crown of a piston for use in a cylinder of a diesel engine. The combustion chamber bowl includes a center convex spherical portion, first and second annular concave portions and an annular convex portion. The center convex spherical portion is elevated relative to a bottom plane of the combustion chamber bowl and smoothly transitions into the first concave annular portion which transitions smoothly into the second concave annular portion. The second concave annular portion smoothly transitions into the convex annular portion which smoothly transitions into the top surface of the piston crown.	05-06-2010
20100318276	Control Strategy For A Diesel Engine During Lean-Rich Modulation - The control system controls lean-rich modulation of fueling using a set of engine specific fueling parameter maps. One set of maps is a set of lean fueling maps, and another set is a set of rich fueling maps. The two map sets each comprise a fuel injection pressure map, an EGR valve opening map, and a VGT valve opening map, established for the particular diesel engine, with neither form of modulation requiring post injection. The strategy is represented by a flow diagram and is useful in regenerating an NOx adsorber catalyst in the engine exhaust system in a manner that controls torque so that the regeneration process is transparent to the operator of the vehicle, while producing significant fuel savings.	12-16-2010
20110100343	EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE HAVING A TWO-STAGE TURBOCHARGER - While an engine (	05-05-2011

Zhijian Liu, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090156824	Hydroamination of Alkenes - A method includes reacting an amino group, a composition including rhodium and an organic ligand, and a substrate having structural formula (I) in a reaction mixture.	06-18-2009

Zhiqiang Liu, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100215663	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATION OF NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS - The invention relates to methods and compositions for regulation of neurological conditions. In particular, methods and compositions for the modulation of the chemokine receptor 1 (CX3CR1) and its ligands are described.	08-26-2010

Zhongqiang Liu, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090123652	Substrate-Independent Layer-by-Layer Assembly Using Catechol-Functionalized Polymers - The present invention provides a simple, non-destructive and versatile method that enables layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly to be performed on virtually any substrate. A novel catechol-functionalized polymer which adsorbs to virtually all surfaces and can serve as a platform for LbL assembly in a surface-independent fashion is also provided.	05-14-2009
20100087622	Method of Synthesizing Acetonide-Protected Catechol-Containing Compounds and Intermediates Produced Therein - The inventors disclose here a novel, facile approach to the synthesis of acetonide-protected catechol-containing compounds having at least one amine group. In specific embodiments, the invention provides novel methods of synthesizing 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (H-DOPA(acetonide)-OH (6)), Fmoc-protected H-DOPA(acetonide)-OH (Fmoc-DOPA(acetonide)-OH (7)), Fmoc-protected dopamine (Fmoc-dopamine(acetonide) (10)), TFA-protected dopamine (TFA-dopamine(acetonide) (13)) and acetonide-protected 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol (acetonide-protected dopamine (14)).	04-08-2010

Zonglin L. Liu, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090004726	Inhibitor Tolerant Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Strain - Furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) are representative inhibitors to ethanologenic yeast generated from biomass pretreatment using dilute acid hydrolysis. Few yeast strains tolerant to inhibitors are available. A novel tolerant strain of	01-01-2009