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Anlian Pan, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20110272744 | Laterally Varying II-VI Alloys and Uses Thereof - Described herein are semiconductor structures comprising laterally varying II-VI alloy layer formed over a surface of a substrate. Further, methods are provided for preparing laterally varying II-VI alloy layers over at least a portion of a surface of a substrate comprising contacting at least a portion of a surface of a substrate within a reaction zone with a chemical vapor under suitable reaction conditions to form a laterally varying II-VI alloy layer over the portion of the surface of the substrate, wherein the chemical vapor is generated by heating at least two II-VI binary compounds; and the reaction zone has a temperature gradient of at least 50-100° C. along an extent of the reaction zone. Also described here are devices such as lasers, light emitting diodes, detectors, or solar cells that can use such semiconductor structures. In the case of lasers, spatially varying wavelength can be realized while in the case of solar cells and detectors multiple solar cells can be achieved laterally where each cell absorbs solar energy of a given wavelength range such that entire solar spectrum can be covered by the said solar cell structure. For LED applications, spatial variation of alloy composition can be used to engineer colors of light emission. | 11-10-2011 |
Caofeng Pan, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120137783 | Hybrid Nanogenerator for Harvesting Chemical and Mechanical Energy - A generator includes a bio-compatible substrate onto which one mechanical generating unit is disposed. A plurality of elongated piezoelectric fibers each have a first end that is in electrical communication with a first electrode and an opposite second end that is in electrical communication with a second electrode. An insulative layer covers the first electrode, the second electrode and the elongated piezoelectric fibers. A third electrode and a fourth electrode are each disposed on the bio-compatible substrate opposite from the mechanical generating unit. A proton conducting member is in contact with both the third electrode and the fourth electrode. A glucose catalyzing enzyme is electrically coupled to the third electrode. An oxidase enzyme is electrically coupled to the fourth electrode. The third electrode is in electrical communication with each first electrode and the fourth electrode is in electrical communication with each second electrode. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130049531 | Triboelectric Generator - A generator includes a thin first contact charging layer and a thin second contact charging layer. The thin first contact charging layer includes a first material that has a first rating on a triboelectric series. The thin first contact charging layer has a first side with a first conductive electrode applied thereto and an opposite second side. The thin second contact charging layer includes a second material that has a second rating on a triboelectric series that is more negative than the first rating. The thin first contact charging layer has a first side with a first conductive electrode applied thereto and an opposite second side. The thin second contact charging layer is disposed adjacent to the first contact charging layer so that the second side of the second contact charging layer is in contact with the second side of the first contact charging layer. | 02-28-2013 |
Chinglin Pan, Mauldin, SC US
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| 20120146262 | TREAD DE-MOLDING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for tread de-molding is provided and, more particularly, a method and apparatus for removing a tread element such as e.g., a tread belt from a mold is provided. The apparatus may be inserted between upper and lower mold elements to allow for removal of a tread element from a mold. The apparatus may be adjustable for height. | 06-14-2012 |
Dipanjan Pan, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20100297007 | LIGAND DIRECTED TOROIDAL NANOPARTICLES FOR THERAPY AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING - The present invention provides nanoparticles, methods of making the nanoparticles, and methods of using the nanoparticles to deliver therapeutic agents and/or imaging agents. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100297019 | PARTICLES FOR IMAGING - The invention encompasses particles comprising metal atoms, methods of making the particles, and methods for using the particles. In particular, the particles may be used to image biological tissues or to deliver a bioactive agent. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20130122100 | PRODRUG COMPOSITIONS, PRODRUG NANOPARTICLES, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Nanoparticles comprising a prodrug and prodrugs linked to phospholipids, wherein the linkages facilitate release of the prodrugs from the nanoparticles to sites within a target cell or cell membrane by fusion of the particle and the cell membrane are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for producing and using the nanoparticles and their constituents. | 05-16-2013 |
Dongfeng Pan, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20130144035 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR LEUKOCYTE-TARGETING MULTI-VALENT IMAGING PROBES - The present application discloses a new multivalent peptide ligand specifically targeting polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) with favorable pharmacological parameters to monitor sites of inflammation for imaging. The detailed synthesis, characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of the ligands are reported here. Two separate peptide binding ligands for formyl peptide and tuftsin receptors were chosen to link together based on the high expression levels of the two receptors on activated PMNs The heterobivalency and pegylated links were incorporated in the structural design to improve the sensitivity of the detection and to improve the bioavailability along with blood clearance profile, respectively. Two chemical constructs: cFLFLF-(PEG) | 06-06-2013 |
Enhui Pan, Durham, NC US
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| 20110236371 | Compositions And Methods For The Treatment Of Neurologic And Psychiatric Conditions - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof for preventing or ameliorating disorders of the nervous system. More specifically, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions, including phosphopeptides, that when administered disrupt TrkB-mediated activation of PLCγ1 phosphorylation. The invention further provides method of treatment comprising administering inhibitors of TrkB-mediated activation of PLCγ1 phosphorylation alone or in combination with other pharmaceutical compositions to prevent or ameliorate nervous system disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, anxiety, migraine, and pain. | 09-29-2011 |
Fong-Ioon Pan, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20110015830 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR GAP BETWEEN A TRACTOR AND A TRAILER - A highway tractor ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110018699 | DIGITAL CAMERA REAR-VIEW SYSTEM - A rear-view system for a vehicle has a camera disposed on the vehicle. An electronic control unit receives and processes the image information from the camera. A display displays the processed image information from the electronic control unit. An alarm is operated by the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is used to detect an object from the processed image information. If the distance between the vehicle and the object is less than a predetermined distance, the electronic control unit will activate the alarm. | 01-27-2011 |
Fong-Loon Pan, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20080217957 | AERODYNAMIC FOREBODY SHAPE FOR VAN TRAILER - An aerodynamic forebody device is provided for use with a tractor-trailer combination vehicle to be installed on the front of the semi-trailer. By optimizing the inclination angle of the top surface of the aerodynamic forebody device, aerodynamic drag is minimized. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 09-11-2008 |
Guirong Pan, Sumter, SC US
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| 20110293466 | ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS WITH IMPROVED CORROSION/CREEP RESISTANCE DUE TO FINAL HEAT TREATMENTS - Articles, such as tubing or strips, which have excellent corrosion resistance to water or steam at elevated temperatures, are produced from alloys having 0.2 to 1.5 weight percent niobium, 0.01 to 0.6 weight percent iron, and optionally additional alloy elements selected from the group consisting of tin, chromium, copper, vanadium, and nickel with the balance at least 97 weight percent zirconium, including impurities, where a necessary final heat treatment includes one of i) a SRA or PRXA (15-20% RXA) final heat treatment, or ii) a PRXA (80-95% RXA) or RXA final heat treatment. | 12-01-2011 |
Helen Kankan Pan, Portland, OR US
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| 20080238794 | Configurable antenna for mixed wireless networks - Methods and apparatus to reconfigure an antenna for use with mixed wireless networks are described. In one embodiment, a switch is coupled between a first portion and a second portion of an antenna to cause the antenna to tune to a plurality of radio frequency bands. Other embodiments are also described. | 10-02-2008 |
Hongguang Pan, Rockville, MD US
Hongmu Pan, Newark, DE US
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| 20090270512 | Pan-Antagonists For The Androgen Receptor And Androgen Receptor Mutants Associated With Anti-Androgen Withdrawal - Disclosed herein are novel antagonists of the androgen receptor and androgen receptor mutations associated with clinical failure of currently prescribed anti-androgens and use of said antagonists in the treatment of conditions associated with inappropriate activation of the androgen receptor. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100331418 | Pan-Antagonists For The Androgen Receptor And Androgen Receptor Mutants Associated With Anti-Androgen Withdrawal - Disclosed herein are novel antagonists of the androgen receptor and androgen receptor mutations associated with clinical failure of currently prescribed anti-androgens and use of said antagonists in the treatment of conditions associated with inappropriate activation of the androgen receptor. | 12-30-2010 |
Hua Pan, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110123438 | UNIVERSAL ANCHOR PEPTIDE FOR NANOPARTICLES - The present invention provides a substantially non-lytic, non-cytotoxic anchor peptide that is capable of stably inserting into lipid membranes. In particular, the invention provides nanoparticles comprising stably inserted anchor peptides, which may be conjugated to a variety of different cargo complexes. | 05-26-2011 |
Huaizhong Pan, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20110085979 | CONJUGATE OF A POLYMER, AN ANTI-ANGIOGENESIS AGENT AND A TARGETING MOIETY, AND USES THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT OF BONE RELATED ANGIOGENESIS CONDITIONS - Conjugates of hydroxypropyl methacrylamide (HPMA)-derived copolymers having attached thereto TNP-470 and a high load (e.g., higher than 3 mol %) of alendronate (ALN), and processes of preparing same are disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
Huapu Pan, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20100327382 | High Bandwidth, Monolithic Traveling Wave Photodiode Array - The monolithic application of a high speed TWPDA with impedance matching. Use of the high speed monolithic TWPDA will allow for more efficient transfer of optical signals within analog circuits and over distances. | 12-30-2010 |
James Nanhsi Pan, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20100000805 | SELF-PROPELLED LUGGAGE BAG WITH DETATCHABLE FOLDABLE WHEELS - The main body of the luggage bag has a special tilted shape that puts more weight at the top instead of at the bottom of the luggage bag. There are two sets of wheels. The first set of wheels is at the bottom of the luggage bag. The second set of wheels has a spring, screws or fixed positions attached to adjust the height. This second set of wheels can be foldable (into a box), or detachable from the luggage, and be attached to any existing traditional luggage bag. There is an “L” shape lever as part of the handle to release the stress of the human arm while dragging the luggage bag. The wheels can be connected and powered by electrical sources or batteries. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100123065 | Foldable Detachable Curtain Rods - The set of foldable rods (or pipes) can be used for shower or window curtains. Most of the existing curtains are attached to one long fixed rod through many contacting devices, causing lots of friction and potential damages to the system and also to the human body. The new foldable system is composed of many shorter rods or pipes. Each rod or pipe is slightly smaller in diameter to fit into the previous section (rod or pipe). One hook (for window curtain) or two hooks (for shower curtain) are attached to each section (rod or pipe). There is only one wheel connecting the original long rod (fixed to the wall). So the friction between the foldable rods and the original long rod is minimized (but more wheels can be attached to the multiple pipes). One end of the rods is attached to the long fixed original rod through a clinching device. The other end of the rods is attached to the single wheel. | 05-20-2010 |
Jia Pan, Jupiter, FL US
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| 20120190820 | FACILE AMIDE FORMATION VIA S-NITROSO THIOACID INTERMEDIATES - Provided are methods for forming a reactive S-nitroso thioacid (NTA), comprising nitrosation of a thioacid with a nitrosation reagent. Also provided are methods for: acylating a nucleophile including selective acylation with a high degree of selectivity toward amines over hydroxyls; amide or peptide bond formation; forming a dipeptide or polypeptide; and peptide coupling/ligation, comprising use of thioacid and amine starting materials, wherein the reactions are mediated by very reactive S-nitroso thioacid (NTA) intermediates enabling extremely fast reactions under mild conditions, providing for broad applications. | 07-26-2012 |
Jiahui Pan, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20090051931 | Systems and methods for measuring sample surface flatness of continuously moving samples - Measurement of sample surface flatness of a continuously moving sample. A conveyor continuously conveys a sample beneath a grating disposed at a non-zero angle with respect to the plane of conveyance. The relative distance between the sample and the angled grating changes with the horizontal translation of the sample. A camera disposed above the sample and the grating captures, at constant time intervals, a sequence of images, each image comprising a shadow moiré fringe pattern that is indicative of the sample's surface flatness. The continuous change in relative distance between the sample and the grating introduces a known or unknown phase step between the shadow moiré fringe patterns of each successive image. A computer associated with the camera processes the images to determine phase values of pixels at, and the relative height of the sample surface at, selected pixel locations of the sample. | 02-26-2009 |
Jing Jong Pan US
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| 20100027096 | Tunable Optical Filter and Method of Manufacture Thereof - A tunable optical filter is formed in the structure of an etalon. A thin electro-optic ceramic substrate is fixed between two end substrates. Each end substrate has an inner parallel surface toward said electro-optic ceramic substrate covered by an electrode layer and a reflecting layer. An adhesive which attaches the electro-optic ceramic substrate to each first and second end substrates has a consistency so as to avoid stress on the electro-optic ceramic substrate. A voltage imposed on the electro-optic ceramic substrate by the electrode layers on the inner parallel surfaces of the first and second end substrates effectively controls an optical distance between the reflective coating layers on the inner parallel surfaces of the first and second end substrates of the etalon structure. The electro-optic ceramic substrate is preferably PMN-PT ((1-x)Pb(Mg⅓Nb⅔)O | 02-04-2010 |
Jingning Pan, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100021084 | RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT OF VIDEO SEQUENCES WITH ARBITRARY ENHANCEMENT FACTOR - Restoration based super-resolution combines a video sequence of low-resolution noisy blurred images using maximum likelihood estimation without regularization to produce a higher resolution image or video sequence up to a maximum enhancement factor r for the given video sequence. The maximum r value for a given sequence of low-resolution images that guarantees each high-resolution bin (pixel) will have at least one assigned pixel value from a low-resolution image is calculated. With the knowledge of max r, the system can select an r less than or equal to max r and thus operate without regularization. System robustness is further enhanced by providing a modified MLE estimator that can perform super resolution for arbitrary real-valued r so that enhancement is not limited to integer values. | 01-28-2010 |
Jiuping Pan, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20120092904 | COORDINATED CONTROL OF MULTI-TERMINAL HVDC SYSTEMS - Multi-terminal HVDC systems and control methods therefore are disclosed. Methods for controlling multi-terminal HVDC systems having a plurality of converter stations may include receiving a plurality of measurements from a plurality of measurement units disposed on the HVDC system, identifying from the measurements a disruption within the HVDC system, monitoring the measurements to identify a steady-state disrupted condition for the HVDC system, calculating a new set point for at least one of the plurality of converter stations, which new set point may be based on the steady-state disrupted condition and the measurements, and transmitting the new set point to the at least one of the plurality of converter stations. In some examples, the HVDC systems may include an HVDC grid interconnecting the plurality of converter stations and a controller communicatively linked to the plurality of measurement units and the plurality of converter stations. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120248874 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF AN AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEM OF A THERMAL POWER PLANT - Apparatus and method for controlling power in an auxiliary power system of a thermal power plant having a generator and one or more auxiliary buses. The apparatus includes adjustable speed drives and capacitance sources for connection to the one or more auxiliary buses and sensors for measuring voltage and reactive power on the one or more auxiliary buses. A controller is operable to control the adjustable speed drives and the capacitance sources to control the power factor of the auxiliary power system, while providing steady state voltage regulation and dynamic voltage support. | 10-04-2012 |
Juiping Pan, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20120181862 | Internal Electrification Scheme For Power Generation Plants - An apparatus for use in an electrical power generation plant. The apparatus includes: at least two adjustable speed drives, each connected, on an alternating current side, to an associated auxiliary motor; at least one reactive power consuming auxiliary device connected to an alternating current bus; a controller; a converter for converting alternating current to direct current or vice versa between the alternating current bus and a direct current bus; and at least one electrical power source arranged to provide power to the direct current bus. Each of the at least two adjustable speed drive is connected, on a direct current side, to the direct current bus. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20130077204 | BREAKER FAILURE PROTECTION OF HVDC CIRCUIT BREAKERS - A breaker failure protection system for a high voltage direct current, HVDC, circuit breaker is provided. The circuit breaker is arranged for interrupting a DC circuit upon reception of a trip signal. The protection system includes a current sensor, at least one inductor, and a breaker failure detection unit. The current sensor is arranged for measuring a current I(t) through the DC circuit. The at least one inductor is connected in series with the DC circuit. The breaker failure detection unit is arranged for assessing, whether the circuit breaker has failed, and sending, if the circuit breaker has failed, a trip signal to an adjacent circuit breaker. The assessment is based on the measured current. The stability of HVDC grids may be improved by sending, in case of a breaker failure, a trip signal to adjacent circuit breakers. Further, a method of breaker failure protection for an HVDC circuit breaker is provided. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130088802 | FAULT PROTECTION OF HVDC TRANSMISSION LINES - A protection system for high voltage direct current, HVDC, transmission lines is provided. The protection system includes a direct current, DC, bus, a device configured to connect an HVDC transmission line to the bus, at least one DC circuit breaker arranged for disconnecting the transmission line from the bus upon reception of a trip signal, current and voltage sensors, an inductor arranged such that the current through the transmission line passes the inductor, and a fault detection unit. The fault detection unit is arranged for assessing, on the basis of current and/or voltage measurements, whether a fault exists on the transmission line, and sending, if a fault is detected on the transmission line, a trip signal to the circuit breaker. The additional inductance limits the rise in fault current and facilitates a selective fault detection. Further, a method of fault protection for an HVDC transmission line is provided. | 04-11-2013 |
Lee Pan, Tampa, FL US
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| 20110144570 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - Systems and methods for providing multiple pass continuous flow dialysis therapy are provided. The present invention includes a fluid circuit connected to a patient via a catheter thereby defining a fluid loop along which a therapy fluid including a dialysate can be continuously circulated into, through and out of a peritoneal cavity of a patient to remove a therapeutically effective amount of excess water and solutes including uremic toxins. The feed rate and discharge rate of therapy fluid into the fluid loop can be controllably regulated in proportion to the circulation rate of fluid in the fluid loop such that the therapy fluid can pass a multiple number of times along the fluid loop prior to discharge. | 06-16-2011 |
Min-Chun Pan US
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| 20120085908 | BIDIRECTIONAL OPTICAL SCANNER ASSISTING IN MAMMOGRAPHY - A bidirectional optical scanner assisting in mammography is revealed. The optical scanner that calculates functional images obtained by diffuse optical tomography, used in combination with a mammography machine can reduce the number of mammograms taken and the dose exposure. The bidirectional optical scanner includes a compression module, a first optical detection module, and a second optical detection module. The same test position of the tested breast can be detected twice in different directions by the first and the second optical detection modules. No matter where the tumor is located, the tumor can be detected. Besides structural images provided by the mammography machine, functional tomographic images of the breast are obtained by the bidirectional optical scanner. Thus diagnostic accuracy in the detection of breast cancer is improved. | 04-12-2012 |
Pai-Hung Pan, Boise, ID US
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| 20080203542 | ION-ASSISTED OXIDATION METHODS AND THE RESULTING STRUCTURES - Oxidation methods and resulting structures including providing an oxide layer on a substrate and then re-oxidizing the oxide layer by vertical ion bombardment of the oxide layer in an atmosphere containing at least one oxidant. The oxide layer may be provided over diffusion regions, such as source and drain regions, in a substrate. The oxide layer may overlie the substrate and is proximate a gate structure on the substrate. The at least one oxidant may be oxygen, water, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide, or a mixture thereof. These oxidation methods provide a low-temperature oxidation process, less oxidation of the sidewalls of conductive layers in the gate structure, and less current leakage to the substrate from the gate structure. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110129985 | METHODS FOR FORMING ISOLATION STRUCTURES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A shallow isolation trench structure and methods of forming the same wherein the method of formation comprises a layered structure of a buffer film layer over a dielectric layer that is atop a semiconductor substrate. The buffer film layer comprises a material that is oxidation resistant and can be etched selectively to oxide films. The layered structure is patterned with a resist material and etched to form a shallow trench. A thin oxide layer is formed in the trench and the buffer film layer is selectively etched to move the buffer film layer back from the corners of the trench. An isolation material is then used to fill the shallow trench and the buffer film layer is stripped to form an isolation structure. When the structure is etched by subsequent processing step(s), a capped shallow trench isolation structure that covers the shallow trench corners is created. | 06-02-2011 |
Shaoher X. Pan US
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| 20080273233 | MICRO-DEVICE ENCAPSULATION HAVING LIGHT AND MOISTURE CONTROL - An encapsulated micro device includes a micro device on a substrate within a chamber, a transparent encapsulation cover in part defining the chamber, an opaque layered structure on the encapsulation cover and inside the chamber. The layered structure includes an opening over the micro device and is configured to absorb light and moisture In the chamber. A spacer wall between the substrate and the encapsulation cover in part defines the chamber. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080308835 | SILICON BASED SOLID STATE LIGHTING - A semiconductor device includes a substrate comprising a first surface having a first orientation and a second surface having a second orientation and a plurality of III-V nitride layers on the substrate, wherein the plurality of III-V nitride layers are configured to emit light when an electric current is produced in one or more of the plurality of III-V nitride layers. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110175055 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE ON A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A light emitting device includes a conductive substrate having a first substrate surface and comprising a conductive material, a protrusion formed on the conductive substrate, wherein the protrusion is defined in part by a first protrusion surface that is not parallel to the first substrate surface, and light emission layers disposed over the first protrusion surface. The light emission layers can emit light when an electric field is applied across the light emission layers. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110177636 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE ON A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A method for fabricating a light emitting device includes forming a trench in a first surface on a first side of a substrate. The trench comprises a first sloped surface not parallel to the first surface, wherein the substrate has a second side opposite to the first side of the substrate. The method also includes forming light emission layers over the first trench surface and the first surface, wherein the light emission layer is configured to emit light and removing at least a portion of the substrate from the second side of the substrate to form a protrusion on the second side of the substrate to allow the light emission layer to emit light out of the protrusion on the second side of the substrate. | 07-21-2011 |
Shimei Pan US
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| 20110060983 | PRODUCING A VISUAL SUMMARIZATION OF TEXT DOCUMENTS - A method and system of producing a visual text summarization. According to the method, a plurality of topics may be extracted from a collection of text documents, where each of the topics comprises a distribution of topic keywords. An importance ranking for each of the topics may be determined, and an importance ranking for each of the topic keywords of a topic may also be determined. A graph may be displayed having a plurality of stacked layers representing a group of topics selected from the plurality of topics based on the importance ranking of the topics. A keyword cloud within each layer of the graph may also be displayed, where the one keyword cloud is a group of topic keywords selected from the extracted topic keywords based on the importance ranking of the extracted topic keywords. | 03-10-2011 |
Shuchong Pan, Rochester, MN US
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| 20100204094 | DIURETIC AND NATRIURETIC POLYPEPTIDES - This document provides diuretic and natriuretic polypeptides. For example, this document provides polypeptides having diuretic and/or natriuretic activities. In some cases, a polypeptide provided herein can have diuretic and natriuretic activities, while lacking the ability to lower blood pressure. This document also provides methods and materials for inducing diuretic and/or natriuretic activities within a mammal. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20130143816 | ISOFORMS OF BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE - Methods and materials for diagnosing and treating heart conditions (e.g., heart failure) and kidney conditions (e.g., kidney failure) are described. | 06-06-2013 |
Shuyang Pan, Southgate, MI US
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| 20110178224 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL GRAPHENE-SILICONE ELASTOMER NANOCOMPOSITE, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND USES THEREOF - A nanocomposite composition having a silicone elastomer matrix having therein a filler loading of greater than 0.05 wt %, based on total nanocomposite weight, wherein the filler is functional graphene sheets (FGS) having a surface area of from 300 m | 07-21-2011 |
Tsung-Yu Pan, Ypsilanti, MI US
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| 20120315399 | METHOD OF MAKING NANOPARTICLE REINFORCED METAL MATRIX COMPONENTS - A method of making a nanoparticle reinforced metal matrix component is provided. The method involves solid state processing nanoparticles into a metal matrix material at solid state processing conditions to form a master alloy. At least a portion of the master alloy is added to a mass of metal melt to produce the nanoparticle reinforced metal matrix component. | 12-13-2012 |
Wei-Ping Pan, Bowling Green, KY US
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| 20120214106 | CHEMICAL LOOPING COMBUSTION - A chemical looping combustion process for producing heat or steam or both from a hydrocarbon fuel. A metal oxide oxygen carrier is reduced from an initial oxidation state in a first reduction reaction with a hydrocarbon fuel to provide CO | 08-23-2012 |
Wie-Hin Pan, Canton, MI US
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| 20100043135 | ADJUSTABLE SHOWERHEAD ASSEMBLY - An example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a shroud and a showerhead movable between a first position attached to the shroud and a second position detached from the shroud. A flexible conduit communicates fluid to the showerhead. The shroud contains the flexible conduit when the showerhead is in the first position. | 02-25-2010 |
Xiao Pan, Fargo, ND US
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| 20130036939 | NOVEL ACETOACETOXY AND ENAMINE COMPOUNDS AND COATINGS THEREFROM - The invention relates to enamine resins which are the reaction products of a) an acetoacetylated resin, and a C | 02-14-2013 |
Yan Pan, Tallahassee, FL US
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| 20090085574 | Method for locating phase to ground faults in DC distribution systems - A method for locating phase to ground faults in DC distribution systems. The method includes utilizing wavelet analysis using Multi-Resolution Analysis (MRA) as a signal processing tool for recognition of characteristic features in the voltage signal. The voltage signal contains characteristic information in the high frequency range above the switching frequencies of the PE converters which allows for localization of the fault. | 04-02-2009 |
Yinghui Pan, Cheyenne, WY US
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| 20110123902 | Permselective Membrane-Free Direct Fuel Cell and Components Thereof - There is disclosed a direct fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode immersed in an electrolyte in the presence of a reductant and oxidant. Specifically, the fuel cell lacks a permselective membrane or other chemical barrier between the anode and cathode. Instead, the fuel cell has a mechanical/electrical porous separator that permits the free diffusion of liquid between all elements of the fuel cell. The fuel cell further contains an anode electrode of conductive substrate with catalyst and a cathode comprising a hydrophobic coated material that prevents cathode flooding. As a result, oxidation of the anode fuel and reduction of the cathode fuel occur to a substantial extent only at the anode and cathode, respectively, and is capable for ambient pressure/temperature and passive operation. | 05-26-2011 |
Yong Pan, Covington, KY US
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| 20120139540 | METHOD OF EVALUATING PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - A non-destructive method of visualizing penetration of a soil and/or fabric conditioning component in a fabric using imaging techniques. The method may be used to determine qualitatively and/or quantitatively the penetration of soil and/or fabric conditioning component into the fabric. By comparing images before and after fabric treatment processes, the efficacy of a fabric treatment processes can be assessed. | 06-07-2012 |
Yuancheng Christopher Pan, Portland, OR US
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| 20120257618 | Method for Expanding a Single Chassis Network or Computing Platform Using Soft Interconnects - A system and method for expanding a chassis network using soft interconnects, including a hybrid chassis comprising a first fabric card comprising a first switching fabric, a second fabric card comprising a second switching fabric, a first set of line cards coupled to the first switching fabric via a first set of hard connections, and coupled to an interface associated with the second switching fabric via a soft connection, and a second set of line cards coupled to the second fabric card. | 10-11-2012 |
Yuanlong Pan, Chesterfield, MO US
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| 20090054386 | Compositions and Methods for Inducing Bone Growth and Inhibiting Bone Loss - Compositions useful for inducing bone growth or inhibiting bone loss in an animal comprising one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites and methods for inducing bone growth or inhibiting bone loss in an animal utilizing such compositions. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for post-menopause, post-andropause, gonadectomized, spayed, or neutered animals. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100233304 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND NITRIC OXIDE RELEASING COMPOUNDS AND USE THEREOF FOR ENHANCING COGNITIVE AND RELATED FUNCTIONS - Compositions comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids and one or more nitric oxide releasing compounds, and methods for using such compositions for enhancing cognitive function, reducing or preventing a decline of social interaction, reducing or preventing age-related behavioral changes, increasing trainability, maintaining optimal brain function, facilitating learning and memory, reducing memory loss, retarding brain aging, preventing or treating strokes, and preventing or treating dementia in an animal. Preferably, the compositions are food compositions useful for enhancing cognitive function in humans and companion animals. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100292330 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING COGNITIVE FUNCTION - The invention provides compositions comprising one or more long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, nitric oxide releasing compounds, and medium chain triglycerides and methods for using such compositions for enhancing cognitive function, reducing or preventing a decline of social interaction, reducing or preventing age-related behavioral changes, increasing trainability, maintaining optimal brain function, facilitating learning and memory, reducing memory loss, retarding brain aging, preventing or treating strokes, and preventing or treating dementia in an animal. Preferably, the compositions are food compositions useful for enhancing cognitive function in humans and companion animals. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110162981 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING, REDUCTING OR TREATING DAMAGE CAUSED BY ISCHEMIA AND SCHEMIA-LIKE CONDITIONS - Methods for using wolfberry for one or more of preventing, reducing, or treating damage caused by ischemia and ischemia-like conditions; preventing, reducing, or treating strokes and damage caused by strokes; preventing, reducing, or treating alterations in brain function; preventing, reducing, or treating cognitive dysfunction syndrome; preventing, reducing, or treating mild cognitive impairment; preventing, reducing, or treating dementia; preventing, reducing, or treating a decline in social interaction; preventing, reducing, or treating age-related behavioral changes; facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing cognitive function; facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing learning and memory; facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing optimal brain function; reducing memory loss; increasing trainability; improving the quality of life; and promoting the health and wellness in an animal. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165125 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING ENERGY METABOLISM - The invention provides methods for one or more of enhancing energy metabolism, promoting healthy energy metabolism, maintaining healthy energy metabolism, preventing conditions that result in a decline or deficiency in energy metabolism, treating conditions that result in a decline or deficiency in energy metabolism, and preventing the accumulation of excess body fat in animals without reducing energy intake by the animals. The methods comprise administering isoflavones to the animals, preferably in amounts of from about 0.001 to about 10 g/kg/day. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165198 | METHOD FOR REDUCING LIPID ABSORPTION BY AN ANIMAL - The invention provides methods for using fatty acid alkanolamides for reducing lipid absorption from the intestine of an animal. Reducing lipid absorption results in fewer lipids available for an animal to convert to body fat. Converting fewer lipids to body fat means that the animal reduces body fat, body weight, and/or body weight gain when consuming an equivalent amount of lipids without the fatty acid alkanolamides. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110183870 | GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH LEAN PHENOTYPE AND USES THEREOF - Gene expression profiles associated with improved or maintained lean body mass or reduced body fat are disclosed. The gene expression profiles were determined in adipose, liver, and muscle tissue of animals subjected to lean-promoting regimens such as consumption of a high protein diet, ingestion of conjugated linolenic acid, and/or increased exercise. Methods of using such profiles for the identification of pharmaceutical substances, nutraceutical substances, dietary substances, or treatment regimens that modulate or contribute to desired phenotypes in animals are also disclosed | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120040855 | TISSUE-SPECIFIC AGING BIOMARKERS - The invention provides methods of developing tissue-specific biomarkers of aging, sets of robust biomarkers identified by those methods, and uses of the biomarkers to identify nutrients and other functional ingredients or agents having anti-aging properties. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120149777 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING CELLULAR SURVIVAL AND REDUCING APOPTOSIS AFTER ISCHEMIC EPISODE IN THE BRAIN - Compositions and methods for enhancing vascular integrity in animals are disclosed. The compositions and methods, which utilize long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and nitric oxide releasing compounds are also effective for reducing ischemia-induced brain injury in an animal. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120202759 | ISOFLAVONE COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING ACCUMULATION OF BODY FAT IN MALE MAMMALS, AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Edible compositions useful for weight management in male animals are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites and are particularly useful for reducing or preventing the accumulation of body fat. Also disclosed are methods useful for weight management in an animal utilizing compositions comprising one or more isoflavones. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for the reduction or prevention of body fat accumulation during periods of excess caloric intake, and preferably have a sparing effect on lean body mass. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120238515 | METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE ATROPHY IN ANIMALS - The invention provides methods for one or more of preventing or treating sarcopenia and muscle atrophy in animals. The methods comprise administering isoflavones to the animals, preferably in amounts of from about 0.001 to about 10 g/kg/day. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120270814 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING OR PREVENTING OBESITY - Compositions useful for weight management in an animal are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites, and in some embodiments include conjugated linoleic acid, and/or L-carnitine. Also disclosed are methods useful for weight management in an animal utilizing compositions comprising one or more isoflavones, conjugated linoleic acid, and/or L-carnitine. Preferably, the compositions and methods employ a combination of one or more isoflavones, or a combination of one or more isoflavones in conjunction with conjugated linoleic acid, and L-carnitine. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120270954 | METHODS FOR MAINTAINING EYE HEALTH AND AMELIORATING OPTHALMIC MALADIES IN CANINES - The invention provides novel methods for maintaining eye health and ameliorating ophthalmic maladies in canines by administering to the canines an ophthalmic malady ameliorating amount of one or more carotenes. Generally, the carotenes are administered to the canines in amounts of from about 0.1 to about 5000 mg or in amounts of from about 0.1 to about 500 mg per day to ameliorate maladies such as impaired vision, cataracts, cloudy eye, retinal degeneration, eye injury caused by radiation, reducing or preventing a decline of social interaction, promoting overall health and wellness, improving the quality of life, and extending the prime for canines. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120277300 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING BONE GROWTH AND INHIBITING BONE LOSS - Compositions useful for inducing bone growth or inhibiting bone loss in an animal comprising one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites and methods for inducing bone growth or inhibiting bone loss in an animal utilizing such compositions. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for post-menopause, post-andropause, gonadectomized, spayed, or neutered animals. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130122147 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE PALATABILITY OF COMESTIBLE COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides methods for enhancing the palatability of comestible compositions by combining the comestible compositions with a palatability enhancing amount of one or more fatty acid alkanolamides and the compositions produced by such methods. | 05-16-2013 |
Zaiqi Pan, Hockessin, DE US
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| 20110077929 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODELING DURABILITY OF INSECTICIDAL CROP TRAITS - Systems, methods and other means for evaluating durability of genetic traits for the control of damage by pests are provided. Inputs parameters associated with the genetic traits, pests, and one or more fields may be received by a computer and/or other type of machine, which may apply a computer-implemented model to determine, e.g., durability of the genetic traits. Some embodiments may also or instead include an output associated with, e.g., the durability. The computer-implemented model may provide, in some embodiments, for modeling dynamic movement of the pests within a Bt field and one or more of the fields being Bt fields. The computer-implemented model may also or instead provide, in some embodiments, for modeling blended refuge seed products. | 03-31-2011 |
Zexin Pan, Madison, AL US
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| 20100149958 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODULATION CODING AND SYNCHRONIZATION - The present techniques provide systems and methods for modulation coding of data on optical disks, such as holographic data disks, and techniques for reading that data back from the disks. The techniques involve parsing a bit stream into a sequence of individual bit-patterns, and then using the individual bit patterns to select a symbol, or matrix, from a lookup table of previously selected matrices. The symbols are selected according to predetermined criteria that may help make the disk more resistant to interferences and errors, such as surface scratches, and the like. For example, criteria that may be used to select the symbols are the number of reflective and non-reflective regions within each matrix, and the number of sequential reflective regions, among others. The symbols may be written to the disk in a two-dimensional fashion, e.g., across adjacent tracks, or in a three-dimensional fashion, e.g., across adjacent data layers. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100165816 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING IN SINGLE-BIT HOLOGRAPHIC DATA STORAGE - A system and method for controlling tracking in a holographic data storage system, including: impinging a beam on a holographic data disc, wherein the beam is reflected from a micro-hologram disposed within the holographic data disc; detecting the reflected beam from the holographic data disc by a multi-element detector; and analyzing a pattern detected by multi-element detector to generate a tracking error signal. | 07-01-2010 |
Zhengwei Pan, Bogart, GA US
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| 20120193578 | NEAR INFRARED DOPED PHOSPHORS HAVING A ZINC, GERMANIUM, GALLATE MATRIX - Phosphors based on transition metal-activated gallates, particularly Cr | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120261617 | NEAR INFRARED DOPED PHOSPHORS HAVING AN ALKALINE GALLATE MATRIX - Phosphors based on doping of an activator (an emitter) into a host matrix are disclosed herein. Such phosphors include alkaline gallate phosphors doped with Cr | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120319049 | EU2+-ACTIVATED ALUMINATES NANOBELTS, WHISKERS, AND POWDERS, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME, AND USES THEREOF - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to visible luminescent phosphors, visible luminescent nanobelt phosphors, methods of making visible luminescent phosphors, methods of making visible luminescent nanobelt phosphors, mixtures of visible luminescent phosphors, methods of using visible luminescent phosphors, waveguides including visible luminescent phosphors, white light emitting phosphors, and the like. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130099163 | NEAR INFRARED DOPED PHOSPHORS HAVING AN ALKALINE GALLATE MATRIX - Phosphors based on doping of an activator (an emitter) into a host matrix are disclosed herein. Such phosphors include alkaline gallate phosphors doped with Cr | 04-25-2013 |
Zhengzheng Pan, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100330598 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING BOTH AN ESTIMATED TRUE MEAN BLOOD GLUCOSE VALUE AND ESTIMATED GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN (HbA1C) VALUE FROM STRUCTURED SPOT MEASUREMENTS OF BLOOD GLUCOSE - A method and system for providing both an estimated true mean blood glucose value and estimated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) value from spot blood glucose (bG) measurements are disclosed. The bG measurements and associated context of the bG measurement are collected at daily times specified by a structured sampling schema, and the collected bG measurements are weighted based on the associated context. The estimated true mean bG value and the estimate HbA1C value are then determined from the weighted measurements of the collected bG measurements. A computer program for implementing the method for providing both an estimated true mean blood glucose value and estimated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) value from spot blood glucose (bG) measurements is also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
Zhihong Pan, Morrisville, NC US
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| 20130137961 | Systems and Methods for Hyperspectral Medical Imaging - Under one aspect, an apparatus for analyzing the skin of a subject includes a hyperspectral sensor for obtaining a hyperspectral image of the subject. The apparatus further includes a control computer that is in electronic communication with the hyperspectral sensor and which controls at least one operating parameter of the hyperspectral sensor. The control computer includes a processor unit and a computer readable memory. The memory includes executable instructions for controlling the at least one operating parameter of the hyperspectral sensor. The memory includes executable instructions for applying a wavelength dependent spectral calibration standard constructed for the hyperspectral sensor to a hyperspectral image collected by the hyperspectral sensor. The apparatus further includes a light source that illuminates the skin of the subject for the hyperspectral sensor. | 05-30-2013 |
Zhiqiang Pan, Oxford, MS US
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| 20110225676 | Two Novel Alkylresorcinol Synthase Genes from Sorghum; Cloning, Expression, Transformation and Characterization - Sorghum is considered to be an allelopathic crop species, producing phytotoxins such as the lipid benzoquinone sorgoleone (2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-3-[(Z,Z)-8′,11′,14′-pentadecatriene]-p-benzoquinone) which likely accounts for much of its allelopathic properties. Prior investigations into the biosynthesis of sorgoleone have suggested the participation of one or more alkylresorcinol synthases (ARS), which are type III polyketide synthases (PKS) that produce 5-alkylresorcinols using medium to long-chain fatty acyl-CoA starter units via iterative condensations with malonyl-CoA. Current evidence suggests that sorgoleone biosynthesis occurs exclusively in root hair cells, involving the synthesis of a 5-pentadecatrienyl resorcinol intermediate derived from an unusual 16:3 fatty acyl-CoA starter unit. To characterize the enzymes responsible for the biosynthesis of this alkylresorcinol intermediate, a previously-described expressed sequence tag (EST) database prepared from isolated root hairs was first mined for all PKS-like sequences. Quantitative real-time RT-PCR analyses revealed that two of these sequences were preferentially expressed in root hairs, and recombinant enzyme studies demonstrated that both sequences (designated ARS1 and ARS2) encode ARS enzymes capable of accepting a variety of fatty acyl-CoA starter units. Furthermore, RNA interference (RNAi) experiments directed against ARS1 and ARS2 resulted in the generation of multiple independent transformant events exhibiting dramatically reduced sorgoleone levels. Thus, both ARS1 and ARS2 are likely to participate in the biosynthesis of sorgoleone in planta. The sequences of ARS1 and ARS2 were also used to identify several rice genes encoding ARSs, which are likely involved in the production of defense-related alkylresorcinols. | 09-15-2011 |
Zhuo-Hua Pan, Troy, MI US
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| 20100015095 | RESTORATION OF VISUAL RESPONSES BY IN VIVO DELIVERY OF RHODOPSIN NUCLEIC ACIDS - Nucleic acid vectors encoding light-gated cation-selective membrane channels, in particular channelrhodopsin-2 (Chop2), converted inner retinal neurons to photosensitive cells in photoreceptor-degenerated retina in an animal model. Such treatment restored visual perception and various aspects of vision. A method of restoring light sensitivity to a retina of a subject suffering from vision loss due to photoreceptor degeneration, as in retinitis pigmentosa or macular degeneration, is provided. The method comprises delivering to the subject by intravitreal or subretinal injection, the above nucleic acid vector which comprises an open reading frame encoding a rhodopsin, to which is operatively linked a promoter and transcriptional regulatory sequences, so that the nucleic acid is expressed in inner retinal neurons. These cells, normally light-insensitive, are converted to a light-sensitive state and transmit visual information to the brain, compensating for the loss, and leading to restoration of various visual capabilities. | 01-21-2010 |