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Bin Bing Song, Romeoville, IL US
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| 20120187065 | Load support system - A load support system or shelf system includes vertical supports and at least two horizontally extending beams attached to the vertical supports. The cross-section of a beam is L-shaped, and the joists extend along and rest upon a relieved horizontal surface of each of the beams. A plurality of spaced-apart cross trusses are affixed to each of the joists to form a unitary, open lattice for supporting loads. The number and spacing of the cross trusses can be adjusted to securely support the load designed to be accommodated by the system, but the number of trusses can be minimized to correspondingly reduce the weight and cost of the system. | 07-26-2012 |
Ching Song, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100093687 | Method Of Treating Disorder Related To High Cholesterol Concentration - A method of treating a disorder related to a high cholesterol concentration, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of formula (I): | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110160174 | Method Of Treating Disorder Related To High Cholesterol Concentration - A method of treating a disorder related to a high cholesterol concentration, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of formula (I): | 06-30-2011 |
Chunxiao Song, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110301045 | Composition and Methods Related to Modification of 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) - The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology. More particularly, it concerns methods and compositions for detecting, evaluating, and/or mapping 5-hydroxymethyl-modified cytosine bases within a nucleic acid molecule. | 12-08-2011 |
Goushu Song, Schaumburg, IL US
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| 20090197613 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF A NODE IN A WIRELESS SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for determining the location of a node within a wireless communication system is provided herein. In order to determine the location of a node, a series of GSM network measurement reports (NMRs) received at multiple base stations are analyzed by location-finding equipment. Multiple reports from the same mobile unit are analyzed for their received signal strength and multiple location estimates are then determined for the node. The location estimates are then averaged and weighted to determine an accurate location estimate for the node. | 08-06-2009 |
Helen Song, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090104637 | Method and Apparatus for Assaying Blood Clotting - This invention provides an apparatus for assaying clotting activity. The apparatus includes an inlet for a blood fluid and two or more patches of material in the vessel. The material is capable of initiating a clotting pathway in a blood fluid. This invention also provides an apparatus for measuring clot propagation, which includes a region with material capable of initiating a clotting pathway, and a region where the clot propagation is monitored. Also provided are methods for assaying clotting activity, assaying the integrity of a blood clotting pathway, assaying the effect of a substance on the integrity of a blood clotting pathway, monitoring clot propagation, and preventing clot propagation from one vessel to another. | 04-23-2009 |
Huixian Song, Naperville, IL US
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| 20090003577 | Method and apparatus for providing customized images and ring tones - A method and apparatus which allows the mobile user to subscribe to Customized Image and Ring Tone (CIRT) service providing them access to a CIRT server to pre-define a customized image or ring tone to be played to a called party, and sends the pre-defined image or ring tone to the called party during alerting when a call is made from the mobile user is provided. The CIRT subscriber can download images or ring tones from internet web site to CIRT server, create their own via digital camera/camera phone then send them to CIRT, or choose existing ones that are available in the CIRT server. The CIRT subscriber then selects a specific image or ring tone for a specific phone number through access to the CIRT server via the Internet or a phone call. When the subscriber calls a number that is predefined with a CIRT, the call will be routed to CIRT server first and then to the called party. When the call is routed from the CIRT server to the called party, the CIRT server will allocate the predefined CIRT and send it to the called party for display/play during alerting. The subscriber also can define a default image or ring tone on the CIRT server for called numbers that are not defined or for a matching called party DN pattern. | 01-01-2009 |
Jianming J. Song, Barrington, IL US
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| 20080300025 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CONFIGURE AUDIO PROCESSING PATHS FOR VOICE RECOGNITION | 12-04-2008 |
John Song, Barrington, IL US
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| 20100245025 | SOLDERLESS SURFACE MOUNT FUSE - A surface mount fuse in one embodiment includes an insulative body, first and second conductive and caps attached to the insulative body, each end cap defining an aperture, and a fuse element extending (i) through the insulative body and the apertures and (ii) along outside surfaces of the first and second conductive end caps in such a way that solder used to attach the first and second conductive end caps to an external medium also fastens the fuse element to the first and second end caps. | 09-30-2010 |
John K. Song, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090018583 | Dynamic spinal stabilization system incorporating a wire rope - A device, or series of devices, for use in stabilizing two or more vertebrae of the spine—specifically, a wire rope which is used with pedicle screws as a dynamic spinal stabilization system, thereby allowing limited motion of the vertebrae. The system may also allow load transfer to an intervertebral bone graft or bone graft substitute. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090062807 | Device and method for placement of interbody device - A method for performing percutaneous interbody preparation and placement of an interbody device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting a guide mechanism into the disc space from a posterolateral orientation and then working over the guide mechanism with cannulated, self-distracting tools and implants to prepare and place the desired implant. Means for performing the percutaneous interbody preparation and implant placement procedure are also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090062833 | Device and method for placement of interbody device - A method for performing percutaneous interbody preparation and placement of an interbody device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting dilators into the interbody space and then working through a tube to prepare the interbody space and place an implant. Once the device is placed, the tube is removed. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090076608 | Intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis - An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis for placement between a first vertebra and a second vertebra adjacent to the first vertebra. In one embodiment, the intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis includes a resilient member, which is formed from a single flat member, and three support members. The support members are housed in the resilient member that is arranged, in use, to be secured to the first and second vertebrae. The intervertebral disc prosthesis can generate a coupled motion in more than one possible direction responsive to a possible movement of at least one of the first and second vertebrae, among the resilient member, the first support member, the second support member, and the third support member. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090157183 | Method of treating spinal disorders - A method for treating disorders of the spine by placing a stimulating electrode into the disc space. The method of treatment and means of applying the technique are given. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090216278 | Method and device for stabilization - A method and device for percutaneously mating a spinal connecting rod to spinal screws utilizing guide wires. Numerous embodiments are described whereby a connecting rod is passed over a guide wire through the skin and into the heads of spinal screws. | 08-27-2009 |
Joo H. Song, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080233234 | CHEWING GUM AND GUM BASES CONTAINING POLYOLEFIN THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - Described herein are improved chewing gum base and chewing gum formulations including polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers. Also described herein are methods for preparing the chewing gum bases and chewing gums of the present invention. For example, in accordance with the present invention polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers may be included in sucrose-containing gum formulations or sugar-free chewing gums. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090017160 | CHEWING GUM AND GUM BASES CONTAINING POLYOLEFIN THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER - A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component, which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100055231 | FLAVOR RELEASING CORES AND THEIR USE IN CHEWING GUM - Flavor releasing structures for chewing gum have about 30% to about 60% thermoplastic cellulose material, about 5% to about 50% non-cellulosic thermoplastic polymer, and about 10% to about 40% porous flavor reservoir material. Optionally the flavor releasing structure may comprise about 5% to about 25% plasticizer. The cores may be coated with a flavor barrier coating. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100303954 | CHEWING GUM CONTAINING SOLUTION STYRENE BUTADIENE RANDOM COPOLYMER ELASTOMER - A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene random copolymer elastomer which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component. | 12-02-2010 |
Ki Bok Song, Des Plaines, IL US
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| 20080263749 | BANDLESS HEARING PROTECTION MUFFS - The present disclosure generally relates to devices for covering an ear, and more particularly to such devices that are self-attaching and used for sound optimization, such as noise reduction. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to hearing protection muffs that comprise a sound attenuating cap, a self-attachment member for engaging the sound attenuating cap to the ear of a user, and optionally a sealing member. Advantageously, the muffs of the present disclosure have good sound attenuating properties and do not require a band or other external attachment device to secure the muffs to the ear. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080264429 | Clip-style hearing protector - A hearing protection device for a human ear. The device has an arm that clips about the pinna. A plug member caps or enters ear canal. The device is biased to provide some force against the plug member so that is stays in position during use. An optional handle may be provided to assist with temporarily pulling the plug member away from the ear canal or providing adjustment. The device may be adapted for use as an ear phone. | 10-30-2008 |
Qun Song, Gurnee, IL US
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| 20100133172 | Fouling resistant coating for membrane surfaces - A coating that exhibits resistance to fouling by waterborne contaminants, and permselective membranes having this type of coating, are disclosed. For example, a reverse osmosis membrane is coated with a hydrogel-like composition comprising a combination of a hydrophilic polymer, a polyphenolic compound, and a surfactant, whereby the membrane is made more resistant to fouling by organic contaminants. Particularly beneficial are coating compositions containing amine-based surfactants, these being retained in the hydrophilic coating by polar or ionic binding forces. | 06-03-2010 |
Sun-Ju Song, Orland Park, IL US
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| 20100031822 | Hydrogen separation membrane on a porous substrate - A hydrogen permeable membrane is disclosed. The membrane is prepared by forming a mixture of metal oxide powder and ceramic oxide powder and a pore former into an article. The article is dried at elevated temperatures and then sintered in a reducing atmosphere to provide a dense hydrogen permeable portion near the surface of the sintered mixture. The dense hydrogen permeable portion has a higher initial concentration of metal than the remainder of the sintered mixture and is present in the range of from about 20 to about 80 percent by volume of the dense hydrogen permeable portion. | 02-11-2010 |
Waixin David Song, Vernon Hills, IL US
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| 20120170403 | SLURRY DISTRIBUTOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A slurry distribution system can include a feed conduit and a distribution conduit in fluid communication therewith. The feed conduit can include a first feed inlet and a second feed inlet disposed in spaced relationship thereto. The distribution conduit can extend generally along a longitudinal axis and include an entry portion and a distribution outlet in fluid communication therewith. The entry portion is in fluid communication with the first and second feed inlets of the feed conduit. The distribution outlet extends a predetermined distance along a transverse axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The slurry distribution system can be placed in fluid communication with a gypsum slurry mixer adapted to agitate water and calcined gypsum to form an aqueous calcined gypsum slurry. | 07-05-2012 |
W. David Song, Vernon Hills, IL US
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| 20110308432 | METHODS OF AND SYSTEMS FOR ADDING A HIGH VISCOSITY GYPSUM ADDITIVE TO A POST-MIXER AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF CALCINED GYPSUM - Provided are methods and systems for introducing a wet gypsum accelerator or other high viscosity production additive to an aqueous dispersion of calcined gypsum in a discharge apparatus downstream of a stucco mixer in which the dispersion was prepared. These methods and systems are useful in the production of various gypsum products such as board including wallboard and ceiling tiles. | 12-22-2011 |
W. David Song, Lake Forest, IL US
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| 20080299413 | Acoustical gypsum board panel and method of making it - The acoustical product of the present invention comprises an acoustical product including a matrix of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and expanded perlite distributed throughout the matrix. The expanded perlite has a particle size distribution with at least 10% of the perlite having a particle diameter of 700 microns or more, and the amount of expanded perlite to calcium sulfate dihydrate is about 35% to about 75% by weight, based upon the dry weight of the calcium sulfate dihydrate. A dispersing agent and glass fibers having a particle length of about ¼ inch to about 1 inch are dispersed throughout the gypsum matrix. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090260770 | PANELS INCLUDING RENEWABLE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING - A panel includes about 0.1% to about 95% by weight of a renewable component. The panel has at least one of a CAC value of at least about 25, an NRC value of at least about 0.25 and an STC of at least about 25. A method for manufacturing such panels is also provided. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090260918 | PANELS INCLUDING RENEWABLE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A panel includes about 0.1% to about 95% by weight of a ground renewable component. In an embodiment, the panel has at least one core comprising: from about 0.1% to about 95% by weight of the ground renewable component; from about 0.1% to about 95% by weight of one or more fibers; and from about 1% to about 30% by weight of one or more binders, all based on dry panel weight. In an embodiment, the ground renewable component has a particle size distribution whereby less than 5% of the particles are retained by a mesh screen with openings of about 0.312 inches and less than 5% of the particles pass through a mesh screen with openings of about 0.059 inches. A method for manufacturing such panels is also provided. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20110180225 | PANELS INCLUDING RENEWABLE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING - A panel includes about 0.1% to about 95% by weight of a renewable component. The panel has at least one of a CAC value of at least about 25, an NRC value of at least about 0.25 and an STC of at least about 25. A method for manufacturing such panels is also provided. | 07-28-2011 |
Weixin D. Song, Lake Forest, IL US
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| 20090252941 | NON-WOVEN MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH MATERIAL - A non-woven material and method of formation thereof is provided to form a substantially flat or planar self supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and an organic binding fiber preferably using an air-laid forming head. In certain preferred embodiments, the non-woven material has a basis weight of about 3,000 gsm or greater. Preferably, the organic binding fiber has a binding component and a structural component within unitary fiber filaments. In one aspect, the structural component of the organic binding fiber has a composition effective to provide a strength thereof so that the non-woven material can be manually cut with minimal effort. In such form, the non-woven material is suitable to function as an acoustic ceiling tile. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253323 | NON-WOVEN MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH MATERIAL - A non-woven material and method of formation thereof is provided to form a substantially flat or planar self supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and an organic binding fiber preferably using an air-laid forming head. In certain preferred embodiments, the organic base fiber has a fiber strength with a break load of about 10 grams or less and an elongation of about 20 percent or less. Preferably, the organic binding fiber has a binding component and a structural component within unitary fiber filaments. In one aspect, the structural component of the organic binding fiber has a composition effective to provide a strength thereof so that the non-woven material can be manually cut with minimal effort. In such form, the non-woven material is suitable to function as an acoustic ceiling tile. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110147119 | POROUS NONWOVEN SCRIMS IN ACOUSTICAL PANELS - An acoustical building panel and method of manufacturing it are disclosed. Embodiments of the panel include a porous nonwoven scrim, a coating deposited on the scrim, a base mat, and an adhesive deposited on either the base mat or the scrim in a discrete form such as in droplets. Embodiments of the method of manufacture include steps of perforating the base mat, applying the adhesive to the base mat in the discrete form, laminating the scrim onto the base mat, and applying the coating to the scrim surface. | 06-23-2011 |
Weixin D. Song, Vernon Hills, IL US
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| 20100320029 | LOW DENSITY NON-WOVEN MATERIAL USEFUL WITH ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE PRODUCTS - A non-woven material, that can be formed into an acoustic ceiling tile, is provided. The material includes a substantially planar and self-supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and a synthetic thermal bonding fiber. The synthetic thermal bonding fiber preferably has an increased bonding surface area that improves adhesion and porosity to provide a base mat or core with a low density to provide sound absorption required by an acoustic ceiling tile. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20120024625 | LOW DENSITY NON-WOVEN MATERIAL USEFUL WITH ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE PRODUCTS - A non-woven material, that can be formed into an acoustic ceiling tile, is provided. The material includes a substantially planar and self-supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and a synthetic thermal bonding fiber. The synthetic thermal bonding fiber preferably has an increased bonding surface area that improves adhesion and porosity to provide a base mat or core with a low density to provide sound absorption required by an acoustic ceiling tile. | 02-02-2012 |
Weixin David Song, Lake Forest, IL US
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| 20100139528 | HIGH STARCH LIGHT WEIGHT GYPSUM WALLBOARD - The invention generally provides gypsum-containing slurries including stucco, naphthalenesulfonate dispersant, and pregelatinized starch. The naphthalenesulfonate dispersant is present in an amount of about 0.1%-3.0% by weight based on the weight of dry stucco. The pregelatinized starch is present in an amount of at least about 0.5% by weight up to about 10% by weight of pregelatinized starch by weight based on the weight of dry stucco in the formulation. Other slurry additives can include trimetaphosphate salts, accelerators, binders, paper fiber, glass fiber, and other known ingredients. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100239886 | High Starch Light Weight Gypsum Wallboard - The invention generally provides gypsum-containing slurries including stucco, naphthalenesulfonate dispersant, and pregelatinized starch. The naphthalenesulfonate dispersant is present in an amount of about 0.1%-3.0% by weight based on the weight of dry stucco. The pregelatinized starch is present in an amount of at least about 0.5% by weight up to about 10% by weight of pregelatinized starch by weight based on the weight of dry stucco in the formulation. Other slurry additives can include trimetaphosphate salts, accelerators, binders, paper fiber, glass fiber, and other known ingredients. The invention also comprises the gypsum-containing products made with such slurries, for example, gypsum wallboard, and a method of making gypsum wallboard. | 09-23-2010 |
Weixin David Song, Vernon Hills, IL US
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| 20110195241 | Low Weight and Density Fire-Resistant Gypsum Panel - An about ⅝ inch to ¾ inch thick low weight, low density gypsum panel with fire resistance capabilities sufficient to provide a Thermal Insulation Index of at least 17.0 minutes which when subjected to U419 test procedures will not fail for at least 30 minutes and, in selected embodiments, also has outstanding water resistance properties. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120168527 | SLURRY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A slurry distributor for use in a continuous manufacturing process includes an inlet opening and a shaped duct adapted to receive a flow of slurry provided at the inlet opening. The shaped duct has a parabolic guide surface adapted to redirect the flow of slurry. An outlet opening in fluid communication with the shaped duct is adapted to discharge the flow of slurry from the slurry distributor. | 07-05-2012 |
Xiahong Song, Grayslake, IL US
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| 20080287419 | APOPTOSIS PROMOTERS - Compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic family protein members, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which occur expression one or more than one of an anti-apoptotic family protein member are disclosed. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100249133 | APOPTOSIS PROMOTERS - Compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic family protein members, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which occur expression one or more than one of an anti-apoptotic family protein member are disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
Xiaohong Song, Gunree, IL US
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| 20090054402 | 7-SUBSTITUTED INDOLE MCL-1 INHIBITORS - Compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Mcl-1 protein, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treating diseases involving overexpressed or unregulated Mcl-1 protein are disclosed. | 02-26-2009 |
Ying Song, Wilmette, IL US
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| 20090196829 | MRI CONTRAST AGENTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to contrast agents for MRI and related methods of use. | 08-06-2009 |
Yongcheng Song, Urbana, IL US
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| 20090306021 | ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY FOR BACTERIAL INFECTIONS - The disclosure provides compounds and methods to treat bacterial pathogenesis, and demonstrates that the | 12-10-2009 |
Zhengzhe Song, Vernon Hills, IL US
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| 20110014479 | LIQUID POLYURETHANE PREPOLYMERS USEFUL IN SOLVENT-FREE ADHESIVES - Substrates, particularly low surface energy substrates, can be bonded using certain solvent-free liquid polyurethane adhesives. The adhesive cures through reaction with moisture and/or an active hydrogen-containing curing agent to form a tough, strong, thermoset polymer having excellent chemical and heat resistance. The adhesive is based on a polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting a stoichiometric excess of at least one polyfunctional isocyanate having a functionality of less than 2.2 with at least one polyether polyol and at least one polyester polyol containing isophthalic acid moieties but relatively few if any phthalic acid or terephthalic acid moieties. | 01-20-2011 |