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Majid Aghababazadeh, Cupertino, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084729	INTEGRATED PHOTODIODE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES - A substrate section that is at least partially fabricated to include contact elements and materials. The substrate section includes doped regions that have a heavily doped N-type region and a heavily doped P-type region adjacent to one another. An exterior surface of the substrate has a topography that includes a light-transparent region in which light, from a light source, is able to reach a surface of the substrate. An application of light onto the light transparent region is sufficient to cause a voltage potential to form across a junction of the heavily doped regions. The substrate section may further comprise one or more electrical contacts, positioned on the substrate section to conduct current, resulting from the voltage potential created with application of light onto the light transparent region, to a circuit on the semiconductor substrate.	04-08-2010

Majid Aghababazadeh, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080315196	TECHNIQUE FOR EVALUATING A FABRICATION OF A DIE AND WAFER - The fabrication of the wafer may be analyzed starting from when the wafer is in a partially fabricated state. The value of a specified performance parameter may be determined at a plurality of locations on an active area of a die of the wafer. The specified performance parameter is known to be indicative of a particular fabrication process in the fabrication. Evaluation information may then be obtained based on a variance of the value of the performance parameter at the plurality of locations. This may be done without affecting a usability of a chip that is created from the die. The evaluation information may be used to evaluate how one or more processes that include the particular fabrication process that was indicated by the performance parameter value was performed.	12-25-2008
20100304509	CONTACTLESS TECHNIQUE FOR EVALUATING A FABRICATION OF A WAFER - The fabrication of the wafer may be analyzed starting from when the wafer is in a partially fabricated state. The value of a specified performance parameter may be determined at a plurality of locations on an active area of a die of the wafer. The specified performance parameter is known to be indicative of a particular fabrication process in the fabrication. Evaluation information may then be obtained based on a variance of the value of the performance parameter at the plurality of locations. This may be done without affecting a usability of a chip that is created from the die. The evaluation information may be used to evaluate how one or more processes that include the particular fabrication process that was indicated by the performance parameter value was performed.	12-02-2010

Majid Akhavan-Malayeri, N Potomac, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080315476	Combinable positioning table - A combinable positioning table constructed from an assembly and a cradle. The assembly comprises means for rotating the cradle which includes attachable elements that can be rotated about first axis and capable of being attached to the sides of the cradle for rotating the cradle, wherein the cradle includes means for attaching to the attachable elements of the assembly and where in said cradle has a work holder and means for rotating the work holder in an axis of rotation perpendicular to the first axis of rotation and wherein said cradle can be separated from the assembly so that the separated assembly and separated cradle can operate as independent positioning tables.	12-25-2008

Majid Al-Sharif, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110294380	FLOATING PRODUCTION UNIT WITH DISCONNECTABLE TRANSFER SYSTEM - An offshore production system comprising a floating production unit, a production buoy, and a modular production transfer system therebetween. The modular production transfer system may include a support structure configured to be secured to an exterior side of the floating production unit, a moon pool secured outboard of the support structure, an inspection platform secured above the moon pool, a turntable secured to the inspection platform. The modular production transfer system may be configured to mate with the buoy connector and rotate within the moon pool, thereby maintain the buoy in a fixed orientation, while the floating production unit rotates about the buoy, during production.	12-01-2011

Majid Altuwaijri, Riyadh SA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110320236	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT - The invention generally relates to IT, and more particularly, to a method and system to achieve project-based diffusion of IT innovations. In accordance with aspects of the invention, the system comprises three integrated components. The first component is directed to the project management stages taken by an organization to deploy new technology innovations. This in turn consists of four stages: visioning, matching vision, deployment, and evaluation and improvement. The second component is directed to knowledge barriers to IT innovation diffusion. The third component is directed to critical success factors (CSF) of IT innovation implementations. In one embodiment the system includes of a Program Management Module (PMM) to implement corporate strategy for project management and to transform the organization into a learning one. In further embodiments, system is explained in detail using an example of ERP implementation. In this manner, implementations of the invention may be used to manage the lifecycle of IT innovation deployment using knowledge from other projects as well as knowledge fed back into the lifecycle.	12-29-2011

Majid Barazande-Pour, Bridgewater, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100330947	Providing Image Rejection Calibration For A Receiver - According to one embodiment, a method for updating filter values of an image canceller is provided. The method may include determining a channel-to-image (C/I) ratio between a channel signal and an image signal at the canceller input and generating a gain control value based at least in part on the C/I ratio. Then correlations between the channel signal and the image signal at the canceller's input and output can be generated, along with a gear control value based at least in part on a ratio between the correlations. In turn, one or more filters of the canceller can be updated using the control values.	12-30-2010

Majid Bemanian, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100283085	Massively Parallel Interconnect Fabric for Complex Semiconductor Devices - An embodiment of this invention uses a massive parallel interconnect fabric (MPIF) at the flipped interface of a core die substrate (having the core logic blocks) and a context die (used for in circuit programming/context/customization of the core die substrate), to produce ASIC-like density and FPGA-like flexibility/programmability, while reducing the time and cost for development and going from prototyping to production, reducing cost per die, reducing or eliminating NRE, and increasing performance. Other embodiments of this invention enable debugging complex SoC through large contact points provided through the MPIF, provide for multi-platform functionality, and enable incorporating FGPA core in ASIC platform through the MPIF.	11-11-2010

Majid Djahani, Potsdam DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090309314	Bushing - A bushing, including a core, a sleeve that surrounds the core and a spring element that is arranged between the core and the sleeve, wherein, on at least one face of the bushing, there is a sealing element that seals the spring element vis-à-vis the environment.	12-17-2009

Majid Ebrahim-Zadeh, Bracelona ES

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100060976	OPTICAL PARAMETRIC OSCILLATOR - A synchronously-pumped optical parametric oscillator (OPO	03-11-2010

Majid Ebrahim-Zadeh, Castelldefels Barcelona ES

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110194172	OPTICAL PARAMETRIC OSCILLATOR WITH OPTIMIZED OUTPUT COUPLING - An optical parametric oscillator including a nonlinear crystal pumped by a laser source and an optical resonator, including an optical interferometer, which determines a level of output coupling of the oscillator, allowing high stability, broad wavelength tuning, and output power level optimization.	08-11-2011

Majid El Bouchaibi, Veldhoven NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110222045	LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A lithographic apparatus arranged to transfer a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate is disclosed, the apparatus including a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate, a first clamping system configured to clamp the substrate table to a substrate table support structure, and a second clamping system configured to clamp a substrate to the substrate table after the substrate table has been clamped to the substrate table support structure.	09-15-2011

Majid Entezarian, Hudson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090022615	METHOD OF MOLDING COMPLEX STRUCTURES USING A SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL - A number of processes are described herein that can be used to form complex parts with undercuts and the like. In one embodiment, a multi-shot process is used to form the sacrificial component and inject the PIM feedstock. The processes described herein may reduce the number and/or severity of defects in the final part.	01-22-2009
20090061127	METHODS, TOOLS, AND PRODUCTS FOR MOLDED ORDERED POROUS STRUCTURES - A method comprises injecting a material into a mold to form a molded product, the mold comprising multiple layers of shaping elements extending through a cavity, each layer of shaping elements including multiple shaping elements; and removing the molded product from the mold, the molded product having a porous structure formed by at least some of the shaping elements of the layers of shaping elements. A porous structure (which may be made by the method) includes a multiplicity of ordered structural members defining the porous structure, the multiplicity of structural members intersecting to form structural member intersections, and a multiplicity of the pores defined by the multiplicity of structural members. A mold used to make a structure may include a relatively large number shaping elements within a small area.	03-05-2009
20110024350	METHODS,TOOLS, AND PRODUCTS FOR MOLDED ORDERED POROUS STRUCTURES - A mold for use in forming form a porous molded product via an injection molding process is provided. The method comprises injecting a material into the mold comprising multiple layers of shaping elements extending through a cavity, each layer of shaping elements including multiple shaping elements; and removing the molded product from the mold, the molded product having a porous structure formed by at least some of the shaping elements of the layers of shaping elements. The porous structure includes a multiplicity of ordered structural members defining the porous structure, the multiplicity of structural members intersecting to form structural member intersections, and a multiplicity of the pores defined by the multiplicity of structural members.	02-03-2011
20110064997	IMPACT RESISTANT BATTERY - An impact resistant battery incorporates one or more improvements that are designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of a fire or explosion caused by a projectile impact, electrical short, or otherwise. The battery is also designed to reduce the amount of structural damage caused by a projectile impact. The battery may have a housing that includes a self-sealing ionomer material. The battery may also be filled with materials that suppress flames and/or prevent the internal temperature from reaching an ignition point.	03-17-2011

Majid Feiz, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100018183	APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE CONTROL - Methods and systems for controlling a dynamic response in a gas turbine fuel control system are provided. The control system includes a component model adapted to regulate a fuel supply pressure for a gas turbine, a pressure sensor adapted to sense a pressure of fuel supplied to the gas turbine, and a feedback module including integral plus state feedback, the feedback module adapted to provide a positive feedback reference signal to the component model such that a response time of the gas turbine fuel control system to changes in fuel pressure is facilitated being reduced.	01-28-2010

Majid Fotuhi, Cockeysville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090033472	MEMORY BOARD DEVICE FOR HOME OR ORGANIZATIONAL USE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a memory board or device that allows for the input of specific tasks that are to effected by the user such as by typing or writing a message or touching a pictorial touch screen on the face of the device and which sends an audible or visual reminder message to the user advising the user that a task is to be effected and comprises a means for inactivating the reminder after the task has been completed. In preferred embodiments the memory device will be connected to another individual or organization who is contacted after a reminder message has not been deactivated after a prescribed time has lapsed.	02-05-2009
20100112048	Dosage Regimen and Medicament For Reducing Risk of Onset or Progression of Dementia by Administration of Specific Vitamins and Nsaid - The present invention relates to a synergistic combination for preventing the onset and/or progression of dementia or Alzheimer's disease in individuals at increased risk thereof for example because of family history, genetic factors, and/or environmental factors. This combination comprises synergistically effective amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, DHA and at least one NSAID such as ibuprofen.	05-06-2010

Majid Fozunbal, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080267420	Methods and systems for reducing acoustic echoes in multichannel audio-communication systems - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to adaptive real-time, acoustic echo cancellation methods and systems. One method embodiment of the present invention is directed to reducing acoustic echoes in microphone-digital signals transmitted from a first location to a second location. The first location includes a plurality of loudspeakers and microphones, each microphone produces one of the microphone-digital signals including sounds produced at the first location and acoustic echoes produced by the loudspeakers. The method includes determining approximate impulse responses, each of which corresponds to an echo path between the microphones and the loudspeakers. The method includes determining a plurality of approximate acoustic echoes, each approximate acoustic echo corresponds to convolving a digital signal played by one of the loudspeakers with a number of the approximate impulse responses. The acoustic echo in at least one of the microphone-digital signals is reduced based on the corresponding approximate acoustic echo.	10-30-2008
20100272274	Methods and systems for robust approximations of impulse reponses in multichannel audio-communication systems - Proper estimation of impulse responses is an important and challenging aspect of multichannel echo control. Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to real-time, adaptive acoustic echo cancellation methods in multichannel audio-communication systems. In particular, embodiments of the present invention use a collection of a room's past impulse responses to determine an optimal lower dimensional impulse response space as the underlying search subspace for approximate impulse responses. As a result, embodiments of the present invention mitigate inherent instability of multichannel audio-communication systems and provide stable and accurate echo removal without distorting audio signals.	10-28-2010
20100278351	Methods and systems for reducing acoustic echoes in multichannel communication systems by reducing the dimensionality of the space of impulse resopnses - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to adaptive methods for reducing acoustic echoes in multichannel audio communication systems. Acoustic echo cancellation methods determine approximate impulse responses characterizing each echo path between loudspeakers and microphones within a room and improve performance based on previously determined impulse responses. In particular, the methods adapt to changes in the room by inferring approximate impulse responses that lie within a model of an impulse response space. Over time the method improves performance by evolving the model into a more accurate space from which to select subsequent approximate impulse responses.	11-04-2010
20100316228	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BLIND DEREVERBERATION - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for dereverberation of audio generated in a room. In one aspect, a method for dereverberating reverberant digital signals comprises transforming a reverberant digital signal from the time domain into Fourier domain signals using a computing device, each Fourier domain signal corresponding to a subband. For each subband of the Fourier domain signal, the method computes autoregressive model coefficients of the reverberation with the current and previous magnitudes of the Fourier digital signal, and inverse filters the magnitude of the Fourier domain signal using the computing device, based on the autoregressive model coefficients and previous magnitudes of the Fourier digital signal. The method includes inverse transforming the Fourier domain signals with filtered magnitudes into an approximate dereverberated digital signal.	12-16-2010
20110099485	ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION (AEC) WITH CONFERENCING ENVIRONMENT TEMPLATES (CETs) - In at least some embodiments, a computer system includes a processor and a network interface coupled to the processor. The computer system also includes a system memory coupled to the processor, the system memory storing a communication application having a conferencing user interface. The conferencing user interface, when executed, enables a user to set up a conferencing session by selecting one of a plurality of conferencing environment templates (CETs). Each CET is matched to one of a plurality of different sets of acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) parameters to be applied during the conferencing session.	04-28-2011

Majid Ghasiri, Mission Viejo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080246231	CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of ring contacts, sealing rings, and spring contact elements together with at least one holding ring to form a connector having a common bore fore receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves or spring chambers for positioning the spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together.	10-09-2008
20090048638	CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of contact housings, sealing rings and leaf spring contact elements to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves for positioning the leaf spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together.	02-19-2009
20100051438	BALL HOLDING, LATCHING AND LOCKING APPLICATIONS USING RADIAL AND AXIAL SPRINGS BY INCORPORATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHINGS - A latching and electrical switch mechanism includes an insulated housing having a cavity therein with an opening thereto along with an electrically conductive ball disposed therein. The ball includes a stem with a smaller diameter than the ball and extends therefrom with a ball being sized for rotational and translational movement within the housing cavity. At least one groove is provided in the housing cavity and a coil spring is disposed in a groove for making electrical contact with the ball and retaining the ball for rotation within the cavity with the stem at selected conical angles with respect to the housing centerline. At least one electrical contact is disposed in the cavity at a spaced apart relationship with the coil spring for providing electrical connection with the ball upon translational movement of the ball within the cavity, which also produces an audible sound.	03-04-2010
20110022102	CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of contact housings, sealing rings and leaf spring contact elements to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves for positioning the leaf spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together.	01-27-2011

Majid Ghasiri, Foothill Ranch, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090146379	SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH PRESSURE DYNAMIC AND STATIC SERVICES - Seal assemblies and methods for forming them are described. Aspects of the seal assemblies include a seal ring made of a relative soft material supported by a specially configured backing ring made of a much higher modulus material, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal or engineered plastic. The seal assemblies may optionally include a retaining ring to prevent slippage relative to the environment or housing in which they are placed and to prevent shuttling. The seal assemblies may also optionally include an energizer to alter the force generating by a sealing lip on the seal ring.	06-11-2009
20100237566	SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE AND STATIC SHAFTS - Seal assemblies for sealing around a moveable shaft, such as rotary or reciprocating, or static, are described. The seal assemblies prevent the passage of lubricant or fluid from a relatively high pressure area on a first side of the seal to a relatively low pressure area on a second side of the seal. In some embodiments, these seals are energized by energizers, such as circular springs or canted springs, to keep the seal in contact with the moveable shaft. The seals have primary and secondary seals. The secondary seal provides initial moderate sealing against abrasive particles or contaminants to reduce the exposure and wear of the primary seal.	09-23-2010
20100289198	MULTILAYERED CANTED COIL SPRINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Multilayered canted coil springs and methods that improve mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of canted coil springs. In some embodiments, properties of dissimilar materials are combined into the spring using various material layers. For example, in one embodiment a protective or high strength outer layer material shields a more sensitive inner core material from harsh environments and conditions. The inner core material may be a highly electrically conductive material, with the outer layer material having an electrical conductivity lower than the core. In various embodiments the following characteristics of the spring are improved: electrical and/or thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, temperature resistance, stress relaxation, variable frictional force, and wear resistance in harsh environments and conditions.	11-18-2010

Majid Ghassemian, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090293156	Stress Tolerance and Delayed Senescence in Plants - The novel constructs and methods of this invention improve tolerance in plants to environmental stresses and senescence. Nucleic acids encoding a plant farnesyl transferase are described, as are transgenic plants and seeds incorporating these nucleic acids and proteins. Also provided are inhibitors of naturally-occurring farnesyl transferase which, when expressed, will enhance drought tolerance in the plants, improve resistance to senescence and modify growth habit.	11-26-2009
20110039308	AMYLASES AND GLUCOAMYLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase and/or glucoamylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of polysaccharide, oligosaccharide or starch into sugars. In one aspect, the invention provides delayed release compositions comprising an desired ingredient coated by a latex polymer coating. In alternative embodiments, enzymes are used to make biofuels, e.g., ethanol, butanol, propanol, or a gasoline-ethanol mix, including a bioethanol, biopropanol, biobutanol, or a biodiesel, or for any form of fuel or biomass processing.	02-17-2011

Majid Jelveh, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090321104	CONCEALED AND FLUSH DUAL PHONE AND POWER OUTLET - A system to enclose communication wiring of electronic devices includes a box; a power cover plate; a cover frame; a cover plate; and a low voltage connector plate attached to the power cover plate, wherein the power cover plate, the cover frame, and the cover plate attach to the box, wherein the low voltage connector plate and the power cover plate are substantially aligned in a line, wherein the cover frame and the cover plate are substantially aligned, and wherein the box simultaneously houses telephone electrical connection components, power electrical connection components, and data electrical connection components. The cover plate may be substantially flush with a wall upon installation. The box may comprise an enclosed section connectively hinged to the box. The system is preferably made of metal, plastic, or combination thereof.	12-31-2009

Majid Kaabouch US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131345	APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A USB HOST - A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads.	06-02-2011

Majid Kaabouch, Rousset FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090150681	Secure Software Download - Software can be downloaded securely using a multi-encryption method, where the decryption is completed when the software is executed. In one aspect, a multi-encrypted data item is received. One or more of the encryptions on the multi-encrypted data item is decrypted, yielding a partially decrypted data item. The partially decrypted data item is stored in a reserved portion of a storage medium. The partially decrypted data item is fetched from the storage medium and decrypted to yield the data item. The decryption can be performed using one or more circuits that implement multiple decryption processes, including multiple algorithm-key combinations.	06-11-2009
20090240843	APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A USB HOST - A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads.	09-24-2009
20100037000	ONE-TIME-PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY EMULATION - This document discloses one-time-programmable (“OTP”) memory emulation and methods of performing the same. OTP memory can be emulated by managing reads and writes to a memory array in response to an instruction to write data to a OTP memory location and selectively setting a security flag that corresponds to the memory locations. The memory array can be a NAND Flash memory array that includes multiple pages of memory. The memory array can be defined by memory blocks that can include multiple pages of memory. When an OTP write instruction is received, previously stored data can be read from a first page of memory, combined with the new data and stored to a target page of memory. A security flag can be set to prevent the target page from being reprogrammed prior to an erase.	02-11-2010
20100064144	DATA SECURITY - This document discloses data security systems and methods of securing data. A cache memory can be connected between a decryption engine and a central processing unit (“CPU”) to increase security of encrypted data that is stored in a datastore. The decryption engine can retrieve the encrypted data from the datastore, decrypt the data, and store the decrypted data in the cache. In turn, the decrypted data can be accessed by the CPU. The data can be encrypted with a secret key, so that decryption can be performed with the secret key. The key can be varied based on a memory address associated with the data. The key can be protected by restricting direct access to the decryption engine by the CPU.	03-11-2010
20100077472	Secure Communication Interface for Secure Multi-Processor System - A secure communication interface for a secure multi-processor system is disclosed. The secure communication interface can include a secure controller that is operable to transfer data between a first memory that is directly accessible by a first (master) processor and a second memory that is directly accessible by a secure second (slave) processor in the multi-processor system. One or more control and status registers accessible by the processors facilitate secure data transfer between the first memory and a memory window defined in the second memory. One or more status and violation registers shared by the processors can be included in the secure communication interface for facilitating secure data transfer and for reporting security violations based on a rule set.	03-25-2010

Majid Keshavaraz, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100092757	Methods for Bonding Porous Flexible Membranes Using Solvent - A method for bonding a porous flexible membrane to a rigid material is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes applying, at a bonding site of the porous membrane, a pre-treatment solvent solution, drying the bonding site of the porous membrane, applying, at a bonding site of the rigid structure, a first solvent that is capable of dissolving a surface of the rigid material, applying, at the bonding site of the porous membrane, a second solvent that is capable of dissolving the polymeric residue material dissolved in the pre-treatment solvent solution, and pressing the porous membrane to the rigid material at their respective bonding sites. In some embodiments, the pre-treatment solvent solution may include a solvent carrying dissolved polymeric residue material configured to fill the pores of the porous membrane at the bonding site of the porous membrane.	04-15-2010

Majid Keshavarz, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110163424	Molecular Self-Assembly In Substrate Processing - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, fluoroalkyl groups, heteroaryl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming.	07-07-2011
20110175228	MOLECULAR SELF-ASSEMBLY IN SUBSTRATE PROCESSING - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, flouroalkyl groups, heteroarlyl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming.	07-21-2011
20110177236	MOLECULAR SELF-ASSEMBLY IN SUBSTRATE PROCESSING - Methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including: receiving a substrate, the substrate including the porous dielectric; exposing the substrate to an organosilane, where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric, and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the organosilane includes: alkynyl groups, aryl groups, flouroalkyl groups, heteroarlyl groups, alcohol groups, thiol groups, amine groups, thiocarbamate groups, ester groups, ether groups, sulfide groups, and nitrile groups. In some embodiments, method further include: removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming.	07-21-2011

Majid Keshtmand, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110206769	ORAL ANTIDEPRESSANT FORMULATION WITH REDUCED EXCIPIENT LOAD - Provided are methods for reducing the excipient load of pharmaceutical formulations containing 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, and compositions related thereto. In particular, provided is a pharmaceutical product comprising 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide and a stabilizer admixed throughout a solid-form unilamellar matrix, wherein the ratio of 3-fluoro-7-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide to stabilizer ranges from about 2:3 to about 1:10, and related methods of forming the pharmaceutical product.	08-25-2011

Majid Khadem Sameni, Vaughan CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076644	Method of Operating a Temperature Management Device - There are provided a method of operating a temperature management device. For example, there is disclosed a method of operating a temperature management device. The method comprises transmitting towards the temperature management device a probe, the probe having a pre-determined format; receiving a probe response, the probe response being representative of at least one dynamic operational characteristic of the temperature management device; analyzing the probe response to obtain a control parameter suitable for controlling operation of the temperature management device.	03-19-2009

Majid Mahjour, Schwenksville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100009967	SOLID DOSAGE FORMULATIONS OF TELCAGEPANT POTASSIUM - A solid dosage pharmaceutical formulation comprising as an active ingredient the potassium salt of N-[(3R,6S)-6-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)azepan-3-yl]-4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxamide (telcagepant), arginine, and a pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant. The invention is also directed to an amorphous form of the potassium salt of telcagepant.	01-14-2010
20110065800	FORMULATIONS FOR CATHEPSIN K INHIBITORS - The instant invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing cathepsin K inhibitors. Also disclosed are processes for making said pharmaceutical compositions.	03-17-2011

Majid Manteghi, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090146792	RFID SYSTEMS USING DISTRIBUTED EXCITER NETWORK - RFID systems are disclosed that include at least one RFID receiver system and a distributed exciter architecture. The exciters can be connected via wired and/or wireless connections to the RFID receiver system and the RFID receiver system can control the activation of the exciters to detect the presence of RFID tags within interrogation spaces defined by the exciter topology. In several embodiments, the RFID receiver system performs location estimation to determine the interrogation space in which a specific RFID tag or collection of RFID tags is located. One embodiment of the invention includes an RFID receiver system configured to detect information from RFID tags within a receive coverage area, and a plurality of exciters defining a plurality of interrogation spaces within the receive coverage area of the RFID receiver system. In addition, the RFID receiver system is configured to transmit a control signal that identifies one of the plurality of exciters and includes information indicative of an RFID tag interrogation signal, the plurality of exciters are configured to receive the control signal, and the exciter identified in the control signal is configured to illuminate an interrogation space with the RFID tag interrogation signal.	06-11-2009

Majid Masnavi, Kanagawa JP

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090091273	LIGHT SOURCE FOR GENERATING EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FROM PLASMA - A plasma generation apparatus for generating a plasma within a discharge chamber is disclosed, which includes a plurality of electrodes disposed within the discharge chamber, a power supply device operative to flow a discharge current between electrodes for performing self-heating of a plasma between the electrodes and for applying a self-magnetic field to the plasma, and a control unit for control of the power supply device, wherein the control unit controls the power supply device in such a way as to confine the plasma in a space, thereby improving the conversion efficiency of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light. A plasma generation method is also disclosed.	04-09-2009

Majid Mehrpouyan, Gilroy, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090163378	MULTIPLEX MICROPARTICLE SYSTEM - Arrays of microparticle populations, each population labeled with a single fluorescent dye, are provided for use in multiplex assays. The populations form a virtual multidimensional array wherein each microparticle is identified by fluorescence intensity in two different fluorescence detection channels. The arrays are useful in a variety of assays, including multiplex, multi-analyte assays for the simultaneous detection of two or more analytes by, for example, flow cytometry, and a labeling reagents in, for example, microscopy. The use of singly-dyed microparticles to form multidimensional arrays greatly simplifies the creation of multiplex assays.	06-25-2009

Majid Mehtali, Coueron FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090081251	Production of Viral Vaccines in Suspension on Avian Embryonic Derived Stem Cell Lines - The present invention relates to the development and manufacturing of viral vaccines, particularly the industrial production of viral vectors and vaccines, and more particularly the use of avian embryonic stem cells, preferably the EBx cell line derived from chicken embryonic stem cells, for the production of viral vectors and viruses; the invention is particularly useful for the industrial production of viral vaccines to prevent viral infection of humans and animals.	03-26-2009
20100062489	DUCK EMBRYONIC DERIVED STEM CELL LINES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VIRAL VACCINES - The present invention relates to the development and manufacturing of viral vaccines. In particular, the invention relates to the field of industrial production of viral vectors and vaccines, more in particular to the use of avian embryonic stem cells, preferably the EBx® cell line derived from duck embryonic stem cells, for the production of viral vectors and viruses. The invention is particularly useful for the industrial production of viral vaccines to prevent viral infection of humans and animals.	03-11-2010
20100226912	RECOMBINANT PROTEIN PRODUCTION IN AVIAN EBx.RTM. CELLS - The invention generally relates to the field of recombinant protein production. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of avian embryonic derived stem cell lines, named EBx®, for the production of proteins and more specifically glycoproteins such as antibodies. The invention is useful for the production of monoclonal IgG1 antibody subtype having high cell-mediated cytotoxic activity. The invention relates to the use of such antibodies as a drug to treat cancers and inflammatory diseases.	09-09-2010
20100235937	PRODUCTION OF TRANSGENIC AVIAN ORGANISMS EMPLOYING EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - Method of culturing embryonic stem (ES) cells of avian origin includes the steps of: a) suspending ES cells originating from the blastoderm disk of fertilized un-incubated avian egg(s) in a basal culture medium supplemented with: insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF); and animal serum; and, optionally, at least one growth factor selected from among interleukin 6 (II-6), interleukin 6 receptor (II-6R), stem cell factor (SCF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), interleukin 11 (II-11), oncostatin and/or cardiotrophin;	09-16-2010
20110251085	IN VITRO METHOD TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DRUG CANDIDATE ACTIVE AGAINST A TARGET PROTEIN IS ACTIVE AGAINST A VARIANT OF SAID PROTEIN - The present invention relates to the field of virology. More precisely, the invention provides a method of determining the ability of a test compound to modulate the biological activity of a variant of a target protein, wherein said test compound is previously known to modulate the biological activity of said protein. This invention is useful to determine whether a drug candidate, such as anti-viral compounds (eg. against hepatitis C virus: NS5B, NS3), active against a target protein is active against a variant of said protein (eg. polymorphisms, genotypes or mutants).	10-13-2011

Majid Mehtali, Plobsheim FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080199433	Complementing cell lines - A packaging cell line that complements recombinant adenoviruses based on serotypes from subgroup B, preferably adenovirus type 35. The cell line is preferably derived from primary, diploid human cells that are transformed by adenovirus E1 sequences either operatively linked on one DNA molecule or located on two separate DNA molecules, the sequences being operatively linked to regulatory sequences enabling transcription and translation of encoded proteins. Also disclosed is a cell line derived from PER.C6 that expresses functional Ad35 E1B sequences. The Ad35-E1B sequences are driven by the E1B promoter or a heterologous promoter and terminated by a heterologous poly-adenylation signal. The cell lines are useful for producing recombinant adenoviruses designed for gene therapy and vaccination. The cell lines can also be used for producing human recombinant therapeutic proteins such as human growth factors and human antibodies. Also, the cell lines are useful for producing human viruses other than adenovirus such as influenza virus, herpes simplex virus, rotavirus, and measles virus.	08-21-2008

Majid Mohazzab, Saratoga, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100161378	System and Method for Retargeting Advertisements Based on Previously Captured Relevance Data - Methods for selecting one or more advertisements based on previously captured relevance data to serve to a client system requesting a primary webpage is provided. The client displays a referring webpage having a hyperlink to the primary webpage. Upon selection of the hyperlink, the client sends a request to a content server storing the primary webpage. The content server classifies the primary webpage for content and retrieves persistent relevance information, possibly including a referrer of the primary webpage comprising a URL address of the referring webpage, a listing of other recently visited webpages, a listing of any bid phrases from previously displayed advertisements, and a listing of recent click data. The content server sends the primary webpage to the client, which includes an advertisement server request. The transaction between the content server and the advertisement server includes persistence relevance information to select advertisements to serve to the client.	06-24-2010

Majid Raissi-Dehkordi, Potomac, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090279496	DEDICATED AND PRIORITY BASED ALLOCATION IN MULTI-HOP WIRELESS SYSTEMS - A transmission channel allocation scheme for a multi-hop wireless network takes into account the priority of users, particular application requirements, applicable contractual requirements, and other factors. The channel allocation scheme determines which nodes can share a common channel for transmission without interference, and distinguishes between resources that must be dedicated to each node based on the requirements associated with each node, and the resources that are dynamically provided to each node, based on the current traffic demand. Additionally, resources that are not required to satisfy explicit requests are allocated among the nodes, thereby allowing nodes to sometimes avoid the delays associated with the access request process.	11-12-2009

Majid Rezai-Kalantary, Devon GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110026192	Dry Powder Stencil Printing of Solid Electrolytic Capacitor Components - Solid electrolytic capacitors and related methods for forming such capacitors may variously involve forming at least one of a seed, grip, reference point and/or anode body by stencil printing of dry powder. In accordance with a method of forming anodic components for electrolytic capacitors, a stencil is positioned adjacent to a substrate, the stencil being formed to define a plurality of apertures therethrough. A plurality of printed powder portions are selectively printed on the substrate by placing dry powder into selected ones of the plurality of apertures defined in the stencil. The printed powder portions are then sintered to form respective anodic components for multiple respective electrolytic capacitors.	02-03-2011

Majid Sarrafzadeh, Anaheim Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080287832	FOOT PRESSURE ALERT AND SENSING SYSTEM - This invention relates to a system that continuously monitors pressure and force on the foot, analyzes and visualizes the pressure and force exerted on said foot in real-time. The invention measures pressure and force applied to a plurality of sensors placed in various points of an orthotic, shoe, shoe lining, insert, sock or sock type device. If the sensors detect pressure or force, the sensors send a signal to a microcomputer processor located in the shoe that subsequently analyzes and sends the data wireless to either a handheld electronic device, a personal computer, an electronic data capture system or a software program. The handheld electronic device or the personal computer then displays the data to an operator of the device or computer instantaneously; while the data capture system or program forwards the information to a handheld device and/or personal computer.	11-20-2008
20100113979	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF NEUROMOTOR DISORDERS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for quantitative assessment of neuromotor disorders using sensors and analyzing the data collected from the sensors to determine if a patient suffers any neuromotor disorders. In one embodiment, the present invention is a system for assessing neuromotor disorders in a body including a plurality of pressure sensors adapted for attachment to the body and measuring pressure, a med node connected to the plurality of pressure sensors for generating data corresponding to the plurality of pressure sensors, and an analysis unit connected to the med node for analyzing the data generated by the med node to determine the existence of a nueromotor disorder in the body.	05-06-2010
20110061697	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A MOBILITY AID DEVICE - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive sensor data measurements associated with usage of a mobility aid device and extract sensor feature parameters from the sensor data measurements. The computer readable storage medium further includes executable instructions to derive a usage state corresponding to the usage of the mobility aid device, based on the sensor feature parameters.	03-17-2011

Majid Sayyed, Maharashtra IN

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100291020	NOVEL COMPOUNDS AS DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE IV (DPP IV) INHIBITORS - The present invention is related to novel compounds of the general formula A, their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making of the above compounds, and their use as Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitors, which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases particularly Type II diabetes, other complications related to diabetes and other pathogenic conditions in which DPP IV enzyme is involved.	11-18-2010

Majid Shaghaghi, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100088703	Multi-core system with central transaction control - There is provided a multi-core system that includes a lower-subsystem including a first processor and a number of slave processing cores. Each of the slave processing cores can be a coprocessor or a digital signal processor. The first processor is configured to control processing on the slave processing cores and includes a system dispatcher configured to control transactions for execution on the slave processing cores. The system dispatcher is configured to generate the transactions to be executed on the slave processing cores. The first processor can include a number of hardware drivers for receiving the transactions from the system dispatcher and providing the transactions to the slave processing cores for execution. The multi-core system can further include an upper sub-system in communication with the lower-subsystem and including a second processor configured to provide protocol processing.	04-08-2010

Majid Shahbazi, Oakton, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162049	ENTERPRISE-WIDE SECURITY SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER DEVICES - A system and method for securing data in mobile devices (	06-30-2011
20110167470	MOBILE DATA SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHODS - Policy is provided from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, comprising identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device. Policy can also be provided from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, including identifying a policy in the integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy, and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device when the mobile device is not in compliance with the policy. Access to a data server by a mobile device can be controlled, including identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, and determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy.	07-07-2011

Majid Shano, Waldmunchen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062800	Clip-Like Implant for Osteosynthesis - The invention relates to a clip-like implant for osteosynthesis of at least two repositioned bone fragments, with at least two retainer web sections and with one connection web section connecting the retainer web sections, wherein the free ends of the at least two retainer web sections can be at least partially fixed in a respective one of the two repositioned bone fragments. Advantageously the clip-like implant has a C-shaped cross section, in which the first and second retainer web sections each enclose with the connection web section an angle (w, w′) between 75° and 90°, and the free ends of the at least two retainer web sections are designed as inwardly directed points.	03-05-2009

Majid Taghikhani, Franklin, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268330	Battery system - A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base.	10-30-2008
20090317695	BATTERY MODULE - A battery module that includes a plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first end including at least one terminal and a second end having a vent. The plurality of electrochemical cells are arranged such that the second ends of a first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells face the second ends of a second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. A central chamber is located between the second ends of the first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells and the second ends of the second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. The central chamber is configured to receive gases released from the vents of the plurality of electrochemical cells.	12-24-2009
20100159317	BATTERY SYSTEM - A battery module for use in an electric vehicle includes a housing and a member provided within the housing that contains a plurality of electrochemical cells. The member includes apertures in an outer surface of the member that allow a thermal management fluid to exit the member after passing adjacent outer surfaces of the plurality of the electrochemical cells within the member. The apertures include apertures of a first size near a first end of the member and apertures of a second size larger than the first size near a second opposite end of the member.	06-24-2010

Majid Vakily, Gurnee, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098199	METHODS OF TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS INDEPENDENT OF THE INTAKE OF FOOD - The present invention relates to a method of treating a gastrointestinal disorder by administering to a patient in need of treatment thereof a pharmaceutical composition, wherein said pharmaceutical composition can be administered to the patient independent of the intake of food.	04-16-2009

Majid Vakilynejad, Pleasant Prarie, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090215830	Multiple ppi dosage form - Herein provided are dosage forms (variously referred to as “formulations”) comprising a PPI that is released from the dosage form as a first and a second dose. Each dose of PPI is present in an amount sufficient to raise the plasma levels of the PPI to at least 100 ng/ml.	08-27-2009

Majid Vakilynejad, Gurnee, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110311620	NOVEL MODIFIED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS OF XANTHINE OXIDOREDUCTASE INHIBITOR OR XANTHINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS - The present disclosure relates to novel dosage forms of xanthine oxidoreductase inhibitors.	12-22-2011

Majid Vigeh, Newbury Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110119865	DOOR STOP PIN AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - A door stop pin assembly for a housing having a through hole is disclosed. The assembly includes a door stop pin having a body with a base pad attached to one end of the body and a recess formed in the other end of the body, the body having external threads formed in a first threading direction and internal threads formed in the recess in a second threading direction, and a locking screw having external threads also formed in the second threading direction. The external threads of the door stop pin engage internal threads formed on at least one of the through hole or a bushing inserted into the through hole to position the door stop pin relative to the housing. The external threads of the locking screw engage the internal threads of the recess to lock the door stop pin in position. Methods of assembling the same are also disclosed.	05-26-2011