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Benjamin Sun, Eden Prairie, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110270331COMBINATION HEART ASSIST SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to combination heart assist systems, methods, and devices that include both an electrical therapy device and a mechanical heart assist device. Various operational modes can be implemented using these embodiments, including a synchronized pacing mode, an internal CPR mode, and an internal workout mode.11-03-2011

Dechang Sun, Eden Prairie, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110242927Encoded Read-Only Memory (ROM) Decoder - Decoder circuits capable of decoding encoded ROM memory are provided. Embodiments provide several improvements over prior solutions which rely primarily on CMOS logic (e.g., inverters). For example, embodiments provide faster decoding by limiting the number of decoding stages to a single stage. Further, embodiments allow the use of partial swing (as opposed to full swing) on the bit lines, which results in significant power reduction. This, in turn, results in reduced amounts of capacitor discharges when reading the data.10-06-2011
20110273919Read-Only Memory (ROM) Bitcell, Array, and Architecture - Embodiments provide improved memory bitcells, memory arrays, and memory architectures. In an embodiment, a memory cell comprises a transistor having drain, source, and gate terminals; and a plurality of program nodes, with each of the program nodes charged to a pre-determined voltage and coupled to a respective one of a plurality of bit lines.11-10-2011

Hongbo Sun, Plymouth, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120150497Power Flow Analysis for Balanced Power Distribution Systems - A method analyzes a model of a balanced power distribution system by transforming a model of the balanced distribution system with zero impedance branches to an equivalent model of the balanced power distribution system with non-zero impedance branches. Decoupled power mismatch equations with second orders are generated for each bus in the equivalent model. Power mismatches are determined using the bus power flow equations. The power mismatches are compared to a predetermined threshold. Then, for each bus, solving iteratively, if the comparing is true, the power mismatch equations to obtain a bus voltage magnitude correction and a bus phase angle correction until the comparing is false.06-14-2012

Jingdong Sun, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100121818Real-Time File Synchronization - A method of real-time file synchronization includes segmenting a file to be synchronized into a plurality of segments, each segment of the plurality of segments representing a portion of the file to be displayed on slave systems. The method further includes indexing the plurality of segments into a file index, the file index organized based on the format of the file to be synchronized. The method further includes generating a synchronization key, the synchronization key being included within the file to be synchronized. The method further includes transmitting a synchronization signal if a segment change is detected, the synchronization signal including a file index value, the file index value representing the segment change. The method further includes receiving the synchronization signal.05-13-2010
20120047467PORT COMPATIBILTY CHECKING FOR STREAM PROCESSING - A port compatibility connection engine for a large scale stream processing framework is provided. The port compatibility management unit analyzes port definitions of processing elements (PEs) to validate interconnectivity between said elements. In particular, the port compatibility management unit determines the ability of the PEs to produce and/or consume data streams based on the data stream schema definitions specified on the PE ports. In addition, the port compatibility management unit analyzes security, scope, persistence, and other factors that impact interconnectivity. The port compatibility management unit generates a connection topology snapshot based on the above analysis and identifies the combination of PEs that cannot interconnect and provides the information in an output format that allows for visualization, filtering, and automatic fix capability.02-23-2012

Patent applications by Jingdong Sun, Rochester, MN US

Ming Sun, Lakeville, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110171425FORMATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA BY SELECTIVE ANODIC REMOVAL FOLLOWED BY TARGETED TRENCH BACKFILL - A method is disclosed for defining discrete magnetic and non-magnetic regions on the magnetic film layer of a storage media substrate. The method applies anodic oxidation of a cobalt-containing magnetic film layer to remove cobalt, followed by controlled deposition of a non-magnetic matrix into the regions where the cobalt has been removed. Deposition may either be electrodeposition, collimated vacuum deposition, or other methods depending upon the composition of the non-magnetic matrix being deposited. The method may be performed in a single electrochemical cell.07-14-2011

Ningze Sun, Shoreview, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100211028CARDIOTOMY AND VENOUS BLOOD RESERVOIR AND METHOD - A cardiotomy and venous blood reservoir including a housing assembly, a downtube, and a bowl. The housing assembly forms a chamber. The downtube extends from an inlet port to a downstream end within the chamber. A diameter of the tube lumen increases to the downstream end. The bowl forms a floor surface shoulder, intermediate segment, and protrusion. The shoulder circumferentially surrounds, and is spatially above, the downstream end. The intermediate segment extends radially inwardly and downwardly from the shoulder to a bottom face. The protrusion extends radially inwardly and upwardly from the bottom face to a center that is aligned with the lumen and below the downstream end. The flared inner diameter of the lumen reduces fluid velocity as venous blood enters the reservoir. The bowl floor surface gently receives the incoming venous blood at the protrusion, and smoothly guides the blood flow.08-19-2010
20100268148Cardiotomy and Venous Blood Reservoir and Method - A cardiotomy and venous blood reservoir, including a housing assembly, a venous inlet port, a venous sub-assembly, a cardiotomy inlet port, and a cardiotomy sub-assembly. The housing forms a chamber. The venous sub-assembly includes a downtube and a bowl. A diameter of the downtube lumen increases to a downstream end. The bowl forms a floor surface for receiving flow from the lumen. The cardiotomy sub-assembly includes a dish and an inner post. The dish defines an aperture. The inner post extends from the dish and forms a guide surface received within the central aperture and forming an undulating curvature increasing to a diameter greater than the diameter of the central aperture. Cardiotomy liquid drops from the dish fall on to the undulating, closely positioned guide surface with minimal splashing.10-21-2010

Norris Sun, Plymouth, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100260904FIBER SATIETY COMPOSITIONS - Ingestible compositions that include one or more anionic soluble fibers are provided herein. An ingestible composition can be in solid or liquid form. In certain cases, a solid ingestible composition includes an extruded food product, such as a crispy, that includes one or more anionic soluble fibers. Liquid ingestible compositions that can include one or more alginate anionic soluble fibers and one or more pectin anionic soluble fibers are also provided. Methods for making ingestible compositions are provided, as well as methods for using the ingestible compositions, e.g., to induce satiety or to increase the viscosity of stomach contents.10-14-2010
20110059218SWEETENER, METHODS OF PREPARING SWEETENER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - This disclosure pertains to a sweetener containing a high intensity sweetener and a taste modifying composition. In another aspect of the invention is a sweetener containing a high intensity sweetener, a taste modifying composition and a bulking material. Also disclosed are methods of making a sweetener of the present invention and methods of using the sweetener.03-10-2011

Patent applications by Norris Sun, Plymouth, MN US

Qian Sun, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090150495Chain-Scoped Dynamic Electronic Mail System and Method - A method, system and program product allow an originator of an electronic mail message to create and attach different topics to messages. Recipients of messages can view different topics from an electronic mail message and can take actions on specific topics and related content. Electronic mail messages can be organized based on topics. Each topic in a string of electronic mail messages is chain-scoped with its lifetime bounded by an electronic mail chain.06-11-2009
20100121818Real-Time File Synchronization - A method of real-time file synchronization includes segmenting a file to be synchronized into a plurality of segments, each segment of the plurality of segments representing a portion of the file to be displayed on slave systems. The method further includes indexing the plurality of segments into a file index, the file index organized based on the format of the file to be synchronized. The method further includes generating a synchronization key, the synchronization key being included within the file to be synchronized. The method further includes transmitting a synchronization signal if a segment change is detected, the synchronization signal including a file index value, the file index value representing the segment change. The method further includes receiving the synchronization signal.05-13-2010

Weiwei Sun, Woodbury, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110208803ACTIVE DEVICE MANAGEMENT FOR USE IN A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A building automation system (BAS) comprising a plurality of end devices, at least one communication network, and a server engine comprising a communication state manager for actively managing the state of various devices in building automation system and an associated reconnect manager to reestablish communication with off-line devices. The communication manager and the reconnect manager coordinate the interaction between the server engine and the devices in order to minimizing the load on the communication network, while also working to establish the working state of any of the end devices and to transition off-line to an on-line state.08-25-2011
20110213867SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIVITY AND MANAGEMENT ACROSS MULTIPLE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM NETWORKS - A building automation system (BAS) network manager supporting a plurality of device protocols coupled to at least one communication network, and a plurality of logical connections to individual BAS networks to multiple end devices of a BAS. The BAS network manager can communicate with each of the end devices regardless of the protocol or protocol version of the BAS network by implementing a protocol stack above the link layer for each protocol or protocol version, providing an integrated multi-BAS network interface, and maintaining a device identifier for each BAS network the network manager is coupled to in the protocol stack.09-01-2011

Xiaoguang Sun, Woodbury, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272362ADAPTING SHORT-WAVELENGTH LED'S FOR POLYCHROMATIC, BROADBAND, OR WHITE EMISSION - An adapted LED is provided comprising a short-wavelength LED and a re-emitting semiconductor construction, wherein the re-emitting semiconductor construction comprises at least one potential well not located within a pn junction. The potential well(s) are typically quantum well(s). The adapted LED may be a white or near-white light LED. The re-emitting semiconductor construction may additionally comprise absorbing layers surrounding or closely or immediately adjacent to the potential well(s). In addition, graphic display devices and illumination devices comprising the adapted LED according to the present invention are provided.11-06-2008
20080272387ADAPTING SHORT-WAVELENGTH LED'S FOR POLYCHROMATIC, BROADBAND, OR "WHITE" EMISSION - An adapted LED is provided comprising a short-wavelength LED and a re-emitting semiconductor construction, wherein the re-emitting semiconductor construction comprises at least one potential well not located within a pn junction. The potential well(s) are typically quantum well(s). The adapted LED may be a white or near-white light LED. The re-emitting semiconductor construction may additionally comprise absorbing layers surrounding or closely or immediately adjacent to the potential well(s). In addition, graphic display devices and illumination devices comprising the adapted LED according to the present invention are provided.11-06-2008
20100155694ADAPTING SHORT-WAVELENGTH LED'S FOR POLYCHROMATIC, BROADBAND, OR "WHITE" EMISSION - An adapted LED is provided comprising a short-wavelength LED and a re-emitting semiconductor construction, wherein the re-emitting semiconductor construction comprises at least one potential well not located within a pn junction. The potential well(s) are typically quantum well(s). The adapted LED may be a white or near-white light LED. The re-emitting semiconductor construction may additionally comprise absorbing layers surrounding or closely or immediately adjacent to the potential well(s). In addition, graphic display devices and illumination devices comprising the adapted LED according to the present invention are provided.06-24-2010
20100224889Polychromatic LED's and Related Semiconductor Devices - A semiconductor device is provided comprising a first potential well located within a pn junction and a second potential well not located within a pn junction. The potential wells may be quantum wells. The semiconductor device is typically an LED, and may be a white or near-white light LED. The semiconductor device may additionally comprise a third potential well not located within a pn junction. The semiconductor device may additionally comprise absorbing layers surrounding or closely or immediately adjacent to the second or third quantum wells. In addition, graphic display devices and illumination devices comprising the semiconductor device according to the present invention are provided.09-09-2010
20100295057DOWN-CONVERTED LIGHT SOURCE WITH UNIFORM WAVELENGTH EMISSION - An arrangement of light sources is attached to a semiconductor wavelength converter. Each light source emits light at a respective peak wavelength, and the arrangement of light sources is characterized by a first range of peak wavelengths. The semiconductor wavelength converter is characterized by a second range of peak wavelengths when pumped by the arrangement of light sources. The second range of peak wavelengths is narrower than the first range of peak wavelengths. The semiconductor wavelength converter is characterized by an absorption edge having a wavelength longer than the longest peak wavelength of the light sources. The wavelength converter may also be used for reducing the wavelength variation in the output from an extended light source.11-25-2010
20110117750NOVEL WET ETCHING AGENT FOR II-VI SEMICONDUCTORS AND METHOD - A novel etching agent for etching II-VI semiconductors is provided. The etching agent includes an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate and phosphoric acid. This etching solution can etch II-VI semiconductors at a rapid rate but tend to be much less reactive with III-V semiconductors. The provided agent can be used in a method for etching II-VI semiconductors.05-19-2011
20110121319SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Light emitting devices and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. The light emitting device includes a light emitting diode (LED) that emits blue or UV light and is attached to a semiconductor construction. The semiconductor construction includes a re-emitting semiconductor construction that includes at least one layer of a II-VI compound and converts at least a portion of the emitted blue or UV light to longer wavelength light. The semiconductor construction further includes an etch-stop construction that includes an AlInAs or a GaInAs compound. The etch-stop is capable of withstanding an etchant that is capable of etching InP.05-26-2011
20110150020II-VI MQW VSCEL ON A HEAT SINK OPTICALLY PUMPED BY A GAN LD - Light sources are disclosed. A disclosed light source includes a III-V based pump light source (06-23-2011
20120037957SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES GROWN ON INDIUM-CONTAINING SUBSTRATES UTILIZING INDIUM DEPLETION MECHANISMS - We have observed anomalous behavior of II-VI semiconductor devices grown on certain semiconductor substrates, and have determined that the anomalous behavior is likely the result of indium atoms from the substrate migrating into the II-V layers during growth. The indium can thus become an unintended dopant in one or more of the II-VI layers grown on the substrate, particularly layers that are close to the growth substrate, and can detrimentally impact device performance. We describe a variety of semiconductor constructions and techniques effective to deplete the migrating indium within a short distance in the growth layers, or to substantially prevent indium from migrating out of the substrate, or to otherwise substantially isolate functional II-VI layers from the migrating indium, so as to maintain good device performance.02-16-2012
20120097921Cadmium-free Re-Emitting Semiconductor Construction - Disclosed re-emitting semiconductor constructions (RSCs) may provide full-color RGB or white-light emitting devices that are free of cadmium. Some embodiments may include a potential well that comprises a III-V semiconductor and that converts light of a first photon energy to light of a smaller photon energy, and a window that comprises a II-VI semiconductor having a band gap energy greater than the first photon energy. Some embodiments may include a potential well that converts light having a first photon energy to light having a smaller photon energy and that comprises a II-VI semiconductor that is substantially Cd-free. Some embodiments may include a potential well that comprises a first III-V semiconductor and that converts light having a first photon energy to light having a smaller photon energy, and a window that comprises a second III-V semiconductor and that has a band gap energy greater than the first photon energy.04-26-2012
20120097983RE-EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR CARRIER DEVICES FOR USE WITH LEDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Re-emitting semiconductor constructions (RSCs) for use with LEDs, and related devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. A method of fabrication includes providing a semiconductor substrate, forming on a first side of the substrate a semiconductor layer stack, attaching a carrier window to the stack, and removing the substrate after the attaching step. The stack includes an active region adapted to convert light at a first wavelength λ04-26-2012

Patent applications by Xiaoguang Sun, Woodbury, MN US

Xiaohong Sun, Prior Lake, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090073606AIRFLOW DIVERTER PLATE IN A DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A data storage medium has a spinning outer diameter that generates a flow stream. A hub joins to actuator arms that are separated by a slot. The outer diameter and the flow stream pass through the slot. A support plate projects from the hub into the slot and faces in a direction that is generally transverse to the flow stream. A diverter plate is positioned in the slot upstream of the support plate. The diverter plate diverts the flow stream toward the outer diameter.03-19-2009
20090154018SHROUDING A DATA STORAGE DISC WITH DISC FACING SURFACES THAT DEFINE PROTUBERANT FEATURES - Shrouding a disc to attenuate excitation energy of windage created by rotating the disc, with a shroud defining an edge-wise gap between the shroud and the disc, and the shroud further defining surface-wise gaps between the shroud and opposing disc surfaces, wherein the surface-wise gaps are characterized by opposing parallel surfaces having protuberant features depending therefrom toward each other that define minimum clearances with the disc surfaces.06-18-2009

Patent applications by Xiaohong Sun, Prior Lake, MN US

Xin Sun, Eagen, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100263689METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS - The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations.10-21-2010

Xin Sun, Eagan, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120085931FLUORESCING GEL FORMULATIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - Fluorescing gel formulations are disclosed for monitoring cleaning of a surface. The fluorescing gel formulations are stable, fluoresce under UV light, and do not leave a mark after drying and removal. The compositions include an oppositely charged complexing agent which is used in combination with an anionic or cationic optical brightener. In some embodiments, the compositions include a cationic optical brightener with no complexing agent.04-12-2012

Yu-Long Sun, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319993TENDON OR LIGAMENT TISSUE ENGINEERING - This document relates to methods and materials involved in tendon or ligament tissue engineering. For example, methods and materials for generating a composite of acellular tendon or ligament allograft slices seeded with cells and bundled into a graft for tissue repair are provided.12-29-2011
20120114755METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - This document relates to methods and materials for treating tendon injury. Specifically, methods and materials for preventing adhesion formation and promoting tissue healing following tendon injury and surgical repair are provided.05-10-2012

Zhifu Sun, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120288858ASSESSING SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER OUTCOMES - This document provides methods and materials involved in assessing lung cancer (e.g., SCLC). For example, methods and materials for identifying a mammal having lung cancer (e.g., SCLC) as being susceptible to a poor outcome are provided.11-15-2012