Wang, Houston
Alexander Wang, Houston, TX US
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20140342098 | Waterproof Coating with Nanoscopic/Microscopic Features and Methods of Making Same - A process of fabricating the waterproof coating may include selecting a substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating self-cleaning and waterproof coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate, or may utilize a controlled environment. | 11-20-2014 |
20150325330 | GRAFT POLYMERIZATION INITIATED ON GRAPHITIC NANOMATERIALS AND THEIR NANOCOMPOSITE FORMATION - An improved graft polymerization method from general graphitic structures with organic based monomers through the mechanism of Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization was developed. Organic hybrid nanomaterials comprising graphitic structures are covalently bonded via chemically reactive groups on the outer walls of the structure. Methods for forming the covalently bonded structures to many organic based monomers and/or polymers may occur through RAFT polymerization utilizing dithioester as a chain transfer agent. The method may also comprise nanocomposite formation of such organic hybrid nanomaterials with common plastic(s) to form graphitic nanocomposite reinforced plastic articles. | 11-12-2015 |
20150361230 | GRAPHITIC NANOCOMPOSITES IN SOLID STATE MATRICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A composition and method for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices is presented. The process for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices may include selecting one or a mixture of specific graphitic nanomaterials. The graphitic nanomaterial(s) may be functionalizing with a moiety similar to the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The functionalized graphitic nanomaterials are mixed with the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The mixture may be cured, which causes in situ formation of the sol-gel solid state matrices that entraps and/or covalently links with the graphitic nanomaterials during the network growing process. This process allows the nanomaterials to be introduced into the matrices homogeneously without forming large aggregations. | 12-17-2015 |
Chie H. Wang, Houston, TX US
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20160046766 | Polymerization Coupled Compounding Process - Provided is a process for preparing an improved compounded product and a compounded product prepared by the described process. | 02-18-2016 |
Dachun Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100021443 | METHOD OF PREPARING LUNG ALVEOLAR EPITHELIAL TYPE II CELLS DERIVED FROM EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - A method of preparing a population of in vitro cultured cells of alveolar epithelial type II (ATII) cell lineage derived from at least one embryonic stem cell is disclosed which comprises (a) culturing said at least one embryonic stem cell in vitro in a medium comprising Matrigel®, to produce differentiated cells without formation of an embryonic body, wherein at least some of the differentiated cells are of ATII cell phenotype; (b) identifying the differentiated cells of ATII cell phenotype by detecting expression of at least one biomarker of ATII cells; (c) isolating the differentiated cells having ATII cell phenotype; and (d) cloning the isolated cells to produce a population of cells having ATII cell phenotype. The resulting cells are preferably >99% pure ATII phenotype lineage and are potentially useful therapeutically for treating lung injury and disease. | 01-28-2010 |
20110200567 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LUNG DISEASES AND DISORDERS - A method of treating injured or diseased alveolar epithelial tissue in the lung of a mammal comprising transplanting into the lung a population of differentiated transgenic stem cells, or progeny thereof, which have an alveolar type II phenotype, effective to repair at least a portion of the injured or diseased alveolar epithelial tissue; an expression vector for transgenically modifying stem cells, comprising a DNA sequence encoding human surfactant protein C promoter operably linked to a DNA sequence encoding at least one drug-resistance gene; transgenic stem cells comprising such expression vector; and a method of preparing such transgenic stem cells and progeny thereof, a high percentage of which have an alveolar type II phenotype. | 08-18-2011 |
Gunuk Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150162381 | ADDRESSABLE SIOX MEMORY ARRAY WITH INCORPORATED DIODES - Various embodiments of the resistive memory cells and arrays discussed herein comprise: (1) a first electrode; (2) a second electrode; (3) resistive memory material; and (4) a diode. The resistive memory material is selected from the group consisting of SiO | 06-11-2015 |
20160028004 | NANOPOROUS METAL-OXIDE MEMORY - A nanoporous (NP) memory may include a non-porous layer and a nanoporous layer sandwiched between the bottom and top electrodes. The memory may be free of diodes, selectors, and/or transistors that may be necessary in other memories to mitigate crosstalk. The nanoporous material of the nanoporous layer may be a metal oxide, metal chalcogenide, or a combination thereof. Further, the memory may lack any additional components. Further, the memory may be free from requiring an electroformation process to allow switching between ON/OFF states. | 01-28-2016 |
Guoqing Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100325957 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM FLOW DAMPING - In one embodiment, a gasification system component, such as a quench unit or scrubber may retain of pool of a cooling fluid for cooling another fluid. The gasification system component includes a flow damping mechanism designed to dampen flow of the cooling fluid, the other fluid, or both, within the gasification system component. The flow damping mechanism may be disposed in an inner chamber formed between a dip tube and a draft tube or disposed in an outer chamber formed between the walls of the gasification system component and the draft tube. The flow damping mechanism also may be disposed between the inner chamber and the outer chamber. | 12-30-2010 |
Hana Z. Wang, Houston, TX US
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20140279363 | METHOD OF INTERACTING WITH POSITION ANALYSIS AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO SAME - Methods and systems for interacting with volumetric position analysis by means of graphical, tabular, and summary tools are disclosed. The tools aid users to quickly understand information about a portfolio of trades, and to quickly identify positions that may need to be hedged with financial and/or physical instruments and/or commodities. | 09-18-2014 |
Hongyi Wang, Houston, TX US
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20090186343 | METHODS FOR PREPARING MODIFIED BIOMOLECULES, MODIFIED BIOMOLECULES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A novel and efficient single pot synthetic schemes are disclosed for preparing modified nucleotides, nucleotide analogs, nucleotide polyphosphates, and nucleotide polyphosphate analogs. The novel method is used to prepare nucleotides, nucleotide analogs, nucleotide polyphosphates, and nucleotide polyphosphate analogs having non-persistent or persistent and non-persistent modifications. Novel biomolecular reactions are also disclosed using the novel modified biomolecules disclosed herein. | 07-23-2009 |
Huaping Wang, Houston, TX US
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20130113490 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING USING INCOMPLETE CIRCULAR ANTENNA - An apparatus for making directional resistivity measurements of a subterranean formation includes a resistivity tool body with a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, a first antenna with two open ends deployed below the outer surface, a second antenna deployed below the outer surface and spaced at an axial distance from the first antenna, and at least one slot formed on the outer surface. A corresponding method for making directional resistivity measurements includes rotating a resistivity tool in a borehole, utilizing a transmitter-receiver antenna group formed in the resistivity tool to process an electromagnetic wave, and computing a resistivity-related measurement from the electromagnetic wave received on the receiver antenna. | 05-09-2013 |
J. C. Wang, Houston, TX US
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20130314473 | THICK FILM PRINT HEAD STRUCTURE AND CONTROL CIRCUIT - A thick-film thermal printhead (FIG. | 11-28-2013 |
Jianshe Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150260027 | VAPOR BLOW THROUGH AVOIDANCE IN OIL PRODUCTION - A vapor blow through avoidance method, process and system for oil producing wells developed based on an innovative theory of vapor blow through pump. The system consists of casing gas remover, dynamic fluid level detector and downhole pump. Process includes adjusting casing gas remover and or pump rate based on result of comparison of the detected dynamic fluid level with the pre-set target dynamic fluid level; therefore, it prevents vapor in annular space blowing through pump and optimizes the well production. The avoidance system applies to single or group and horizontal or vertical wells. | 09-17-2015 |
Jun Wang, Houston, TX US
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20140288343 | METHOD OF FORMING C5 DI-OLEFINS - A process is disclosed that includes reacting a C1 source with n-butene to form a C-5 diolefin. | 09-25-2014 |
Kanglin Wang, Houston, TX US
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20080309577 | Method for Coupling Terahertz Pulses Into a Coaxial Waveguide - A system for coupling teraherz (THz) radiation to a coaxial waveguide comprises an antenna that generates THz radiation having a mode that matches the mode of the waveguide. The antenna may comprise a pair of concentric electrodes, at least one of which may be affixed to or formed by one end of the waveguide. The radiation may have wavelengths between approximately 30 μm and 3 mm. The waveguide may comprise an inner core and an outer wall defining an annular region. A terahertz sensor system may comprise a terahertz antenna comprising first and second concentric electrodes, means for generating a field across the trodes and means for triggering the emission of terahertz radiation, a first waveguide having first and second ends, said first end being coupled to said antenna so as to receive at least a portion of said terahertz radiation, and a sensor for detecting said terahertz radiation. | 12-18-2008 |
Pen-Chung Wang, Houston, TX US
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20130144078 | METHOD OF RECOVERING LIPIDS FROM MICROBIAL BIOMASS - A method of obtaining lipids from microbial biomass such as algae is provided by treating microbial biomass with a solution containing at least one α-hydroxysulfonic acid to extract and recover liposoluble components. The α-hydroxysulfonic acid can be easily removed from the product containing liposoluble compoenents and recycled. | 06-06-2013 |
20140259888 | METHOD OF SEPARATING LIGNIN DERIVED COMPOUNDS FROM PYROLYSIS OIL - A novel method of separating bio oil (pyrolysis oil) into oxygenated rich species and lignin/phenolic based species in a highly efficient manner is provided. Lignin and phenolic fractions can be separated from light oxygenates from bio oil by use of reversible α-hydroxysulfonic acid. | 09-18-2014 |
20140373432 | DIRECT METHOD OF PRODUCING FATTY ACID ESTERS FROM MICROBIAL BIOMASS - A method of producing fatty acid esters in situ from microbial biomass such as algae is provided by treating microbial biomass with a solution containing an alcohol and at least one α-hydroxysulfonic acid. Fatty acid ester can be directly recovered from the treated microbial biomass. The α-hydroxysulfonic acid can be easily removed from the treated microbial biomass and recycled. | 12-25-2014 |
Priestley Jinh-Kong Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100051125 | OIL SAMPLING DEVICE HAVING A FLEXIBLE PISTON AND CHAMBER - A device, system, and method for retrieving a sample of oil from an engine, comprising, a chamber having an inside wall and at least one oil inlet, a piston head received in said chamber and slidable between an empty position in which it is disposed substantially at said inlet and a filled position in which it is a first distance from said inlet, a handle affixed to said chamber, and a piston member extending between said handle and said piston head, said piston member comprising a flexible member having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end being affixed to said piston head. | 03-04-2010 |
Rongfu Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150202273 | PROSTATE-SPECIFIC TUMOR ANTIGENS AND USES THEREOF - Twenty-one PSGR-derived peptides predicted by an immuno-informatics approach based on the HLA-A2 binding motif were examined for their ability to induce peptide-specific T cell responses in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from either HLA-A2+ healthy donors or HLA-A2+ prostate cancer patients. The recognition of HLA-A2 positive and PSGR expressing LNCaP cells was also tested. Three peptides, PSGR3, PSGR4 and PSGR14 frequently induced peptide-specific T cell responses in PBMCs from both healthy donors and prostate cancer patients, and are recognized by CD8+ T cells in an HLA-A2 dependent manner. These peptide-specific T cells recognize HLA-A2+ and PSGR+ tumor cells, and killed LNCaP prostate cancer cells in an HLA class I-restricted manner. These PSGR-derived peptides identified are useful as diagnostic markers as well as immune targets for anticancer vaccines. | 07-23-2015 |
20160030443 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING REGULATORY T CELL FUNCTION - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of Compound Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 22, 23, 24 and 25, as described in Table 1, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The pharmaceutical composition of the invention may further comprise an antigen, and/or an adjuvant. Also provided are methods of inhibiting a regulatory T (Treg) cell-mediated immune suppression, or more generally a method for enhancing immune response using a pharmaceutical composition comprising a ligand for human Toll-like receptor (TLR) 8 which activates the MyD88-IRAK4 signalling pathway. The present invention further provides a method of screening for an inhibitor of Treg cells' suppressive activity of host immune response using CD4 | 02-04-2016 |
Rong-Fu Wang, Houston, TX US
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20090209620 | Direct Reversal Of The Suppressive Function Of CD4+Regulatory T Cells Via Toll-Like Receptor 8 Signaling | 08-20-2009 |
20100021468 | NOVEL MHC CLASS II RESTRICTED T CELL EPITOPES FROM THE CANCER ANITGEN, NY ESO-1 - The present invention discloses the identification and isolation of novel MHC class II epitopes derived from the cancer antigen, NY ESO-1. The novel MHC class II epitopes from NY-EsO-1 are recognized by CD4 | 01-28-2010 |
20110229560 | NLRC5 AS A TARGET FOR IMMUNE THERAPY - The present invention concerns the enhancement of immune response to microbial infection and/or inflammation-associated disease through at least partial inhibition of NLRC5. The inhibition may be of any suitable means, although in particular cases it is via siRNA agents. In specific embodiments, a particular domain of NLRC5 is targeted by the siRNA. | 09-22-2011 |
20140335053 | NOVEL MHC CLASS II RESTRICTED T CELL EPITOPES FROM THE CANCER ANTIGEN, NY ESO-1 - The present invention discloses the identification and isolation of novel MHC class II epitopes derived from the cancer antigen, NY ESO-1. The novel MHC class II epitopes from NY-EsO-1 are recognized by CD4 | 11-13-2014 |
Shimei Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100292229 | TRYPHOSTIN-ANALOGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CELL PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - The present invention concerns compounds and their use to treat cell proliferative diseases such as cancer. In general aspects, compounds of the present invention are tyrphostin-like in structure. Compounds of the present invention, in certain embodiments, display significant potency by causing, for example, inhibition of Stat3 activation, reduction in c-myc protein levels and/or induction of apoptosis in tumor cells. In general aspects, compounds of the present invention induce one or more of these activities at nanomolar concentrations and typically function through a unique mechanism involving the induction of stress granules that bind specific signaling molecules and prevent them from participating in signal transduction and oncogenesis. | 11-18-2010 |
Tsili Wang, Houston, TX US
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20140368197 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AZIMUTHAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS - A resistivity measuring tool used in a drillstring having a drill bit on a distal end for drilling a wellbore in a formation includes a tool body having a longitudinal axis, a sensor configured to measure the angular position of the tool body relative to the wellbore, at least one axial antenna including a wire winding for generating an axial magnetic moment parallel with the longitudinal axis, and at least one transverse antenna. The transverse antenna includes an antenna body disposed within a pocket extending radially inward from an outer surface of the tool body and one or more turns of wire wound around the antenna body, the wire winding generating a transverse magnetic moment orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368200 | MODULAR RESISTIVITY SENSOR FOR DOWNHOLE MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING - A modular resistivity sensor disposable in a drillstring having a drill bit on a distal end for drilling a wellbore in a formation, includes a sensor body having a longitudinal axis radially offset from a longitudinal axis of the drillstring, one or more transmitting coil antennas disposed along a length of the sensor body, one or more receiving coil antennas disposed along a length of the sensor body, and a calibrating device configured to calibrate signals generated from the receiving coil antennas. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368350 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING DOWNHOLE DATA - A tool for communicating data between multiple locations downhole includes a tool body, a first antenna including at least one electrode disposed within a wall and electrically insulated from the tool body, and an electronic circuit configured to generate an encoded electrical signal and propagate the encoded signal through the electrode into a medium surrounding the tool, and a second antenna coupled to the tool body, and an electronic circuit configured to receive an electrical signal induced by the second antenna. | 12-18-2014 |
20150107900 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE SHORTING OF AN ELECTRICAL INSULATOR SECTION - A bottom hole assembly attached to a drillstring includes a main body including multiple electrical insulator sections along a length thereof, each of the electrical insulator sections configured to have a voltage difference generated there across, wherein a transmitting electrical insulator section having a voltage difference generated there across is configured to remain open, and wherein all remaining electrical insulator sections are configured to be electrically shorted there across. | 04-23-2015 |
20150293254 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DOWNHOLE RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS - A downhole tool includes a body having a longitudinal axis and bore therethrough, an array of longitudinal electrode segments separated by electrical insulators, wherein substantially an entire cross section of said body comprises at least one electrode segment, at least one longitudinal electrode configured to emit a first electrical current into said formation and measure said first emitted current, at least one longitudinal electrode segment configured to emit a second electrical current for directing said first emitted current into said formation, and at least one longitudinal electrode segment configured to receive said first emitted current returning from said formation. | 10-15-2015 |
20150362615 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A DOWNHOLE TOOL - An apparatus for communicating with a downhole tool includes a sensor body including at least two electrodes electrically insulated from one another and an external control device configured to engage the two electrodes. Detection circuitry connected to the two electrodes is configured to monitor an electrical status across the two electrodes, through the external control device, and upon detecting a change in electrical status that matches a predefined pattern, communicate a command to power management circuitry to alter a power status of the downhole tool. | 12-17-2015 |
Weiqiang Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150252666 | PACKAGING FOR ELECTRONICS IN DOWNHOLE ASSEMBLIES - A downhole device configured to be inserted into a borehole includes a device body having an outer surface and a recess formed in the outer surface and a cover covering the recess to form a first cavity, the cover forming a fluid-tight seal with the device body. The device includes at least one shock-absorber configured to support an electrical module within the first cavity, the at least one shock-absorber extending between a base of the cavity and an inner surface of the cover opposite the base. The device also includes a vibration-damping layer located on at least one of the base of the cavity and the inner surface of the cover, the vibration-damping layer configured to be in contact with a surface of the electrical module to dampen vibration of the electrical module. | 09-10-2015 |
Weixiong Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150060144 | TURBINE BLADE FOR TURBODRILLS - A turbodrill having a housing having a bore extending at least partially therethrough, a rotatable shaft disposed in the housing bore and rotatable relative to the housing, the housing, the housing bore and the rotatable shaft having a common longitudinal axis; and a plurality of turbine blades disposed at least partially within the housing bore, at least one turbine blade of the plurality of turbine blades including a first blade profile disposed at a first point along a blade span and a second blade profile disposed at a second point along the blade span, the second blade profile differing from the first blade profile. | 03-05-2015 |
20160032710 | TOOL FOR MEASURING WELLBORE GEOMETRY - A downhole tool is disclosed for measuring wellbore geometry. The downhole tool may include a body with a bore extending at least partially therethrough. The body may include a radial recess. An arm may be movably coupled to the body at a first end portion of the arm. The arm may be within the radial recess in a retracted position and be pivotable in a radially-outward direction relative to the body to an expanded position. A measurement device coupled to the body may measure the pivoting motion of the arm. A piston coupled to the body may be movably coupled to a second end portion of the arm, and the piston may respond to changes in hydraulic pressure to pivot the arm between the retracted position and the expanded position. | 02-04-2016 |
Xiao Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150210824 | NANOCOMPOSITE MICROGELS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND USES THEREOF - Nanocomposite microgel particles containing a three-dimensional network, containing a water-swellable nanoclay and an organic network polymer. The nanocomposite microgel particles include primary nanocomposite microgel particles having a mean diameter of 1 to 10 micrometers. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture for the nanocomposite microgel particles. | 07-30-2015 |
20150210825 | ENHANCED WATER SWELLABLE COMPOSITIONS - Nanocomposite microgel particles containing a three-dimensional network, containing a water-swellable nanoclay and an organic network polymer. The nanocomposite microgel particles include primary nanocomposite microgel particles having a mean diameter of 1 to 10 micrometers. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture for the nanocomposite microgel particles. The nanocomposite microgel particles can be used together with a base polymer to provide water swellable compositions. | 07-30-2015 |
Xiaosong Wang, Houston, TX US
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20110065113 | RECURRENT GENE FUSIONS IN PROSTATE CANCER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis, research and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention relates to recurrent gene fusions as diagnostic markers and clinical targets for prostate cancer. | 03-17-2011 |
20110104680 | RECURRENT GENE FUSIONS IN LUNG CANCER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis, research and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention relates to recurrent gene fusions as diagnostic markers and clinical targets for lung cancer. | 05-05-2011 |
Xiaowei Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100082258 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING FLUID FLOW PROFILES IN A WELLBORE - A system for measuring a fluid flow rate in a wellbore disposed in an earth formation is disclosed. The system includes: a wellbore assembly configured to be disposed along a length of a wellbore, the wellbore configured to receive a wellbore fluid therein; a distributed temperature sensor (DTS) assembly disposed along the length of the wellbore and configured to take a plurality of temperature measurements along the length of the wellbore; and a processor in operable communication with the fiber optic sensor, the processor configured to receive the temperature measurements and apply a fluid flow rate model of fluid flow rates to the temperature measurements to calculate a fluid flow profile of the wellbore. The model is based on a steady-state energy balance between the wellbore fluid and the earth formation and a Joule-Thomson coefficient including a liquid volume expansion factor and a fraction of gas in the wellbore fluid. | 04-01-2010 |
20110301848 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING FLOW AND DETERMINING COMPOSITIONAL CHANGES OF FLUID PRODUCING OR INJECTING THROUGH AN INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE - A method of diagnosing flow through an inflow control device includes, producing or injecting fluid through an inflow control device, measuring temperatures near or at the inflow control device over time while producing or injecting fluid therethrough, and attributing temporal changes in temperature to changes in the fluid that is produced or injected. | 12-08-2011 |
20120199397 | System and Method for Determining Pressure Transition Zones - A method and apparatus for estimating a pressure transition zone in a borehole is disclosed. A parameter indicative of formation fluid pressure at a plurality of borehole depths is measured. A global trend of the parameter is determined over a first depth interval and a local trend of the parameter is determined over a second depth interval. A relation is determined between the global trend and the local trend, and the pressure transition zone is determined from the determined relation between the determined global trend and the determined local trend. | 08-09-2012 |
20130062067 | METHOD OF DEPLOYING NANOENHANCED DOWNHOLE ARTICLE - A method of deploying a downhole article comprising a shape memory material, the shape memory material comprising a nanoparticle having greater thermal conductivity than an identical shape memory material but without the nanoparticle; the method comprising heating the article while in a compacted state to change the article to a non-compacted state. A method of deploying the downhole article where the article is a packer element is also disclosed. | 03-14-2013 |
20140251601 | MODELING ACID DISTRIBUTION FOR ACID STIMULATION OF A FORMATION - A method of evaluating a stimulation operation includes: receiving parameter information for the stimulation operation, the stimulation operation including injecting an acid stimulation fluid into an earth formation along a selected length of a borehole from a tubular disposed in the borehole; and generating, by a processor, a thermal model based on one or more energy balance equations that account for at least a first heat source and a second heat source, the first heat source expected to produce heat during the stimulation by a chemical reaction between an acid in the stimulation fluid and the formation, and the second heat source including expected geothermal heat from the formation. | 09-11-2014 |
20140262244 | Apparatus and Method for Determining Fluid Interface Proximate an Electrical Submersible Pump and Operating The Same in Response Thereto - In one aspect, a production system is disclosed that in one embodiment may include a production tubing placed inside the wellbore, an ESP in the wellbore for flowing fluid from the wellbore into the production tubing, a sensor string including distributed sensors along the sensor string that provides temperature measurements along the production tubing uphole of the ESP, and a controller that determines from the temperature measurements a change in temperature that exceeds a threshold and determines therefrom level of a liquid in the wellbore. | 09-18-2014 |
20150027697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING METHANE FROM A METHANE HYDRATE FORMATION - A completion system includes a first borehole structure having a first section formed proximate to a volume of methane hydrate located at a subsurface location. A second borehole structure has a second section formed proximate to the volume of methane hydrate, the first section positioned deeper than the second section with respect to gravity. A first string is positioned in the first borehole structure and arranged to convey a heat-bearing fluid through the first string into contact with a volume of methane hydrate in order to liberate methane from the methane hydrate. A second string is positioned in the second borehole structure and arranged to produce the methane. | 01-29-2015 |
Xiqu Wang, Houston, TX US
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20130123560 | POROUS SOLIDS, SELECTIVE SEPARATIONS, REMOVAL OF SULFUR COMPOUNDS, ADSORPTION - Crystals of [VOBDC](H | 05-16-2013 |
Xuemei Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100252805 | GaN Nanorod Arrays Formed by Ion Beam Implantation - A method of preparing nanorod arrays using ion beam implantation is described that includes defining a pattern on a substrate and then implanting ions into the substrate using ion beam implantation. Next, a thin film is deposited on the substrate. During film growth, nanotrenches form and catalyze the formation of nanorods through capillary condensation. The resulting nanorods are aligned with the supporting matrix and are free from lattice and thermal strain effect. The density, size, and aspect ratios of the nanorods can be varied by changing the ion beam implantation and thin film growth conditions resulting in control of emission efficiency. | 10-07-2010 |
Yenyun Wang, Houston, TX US
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20110076295 | LACTOFERRIN IN THE TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS AND OTHER HYPERPROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - The present invention relates to methods of treating a hyperproliferative disease by administering a composition of lactoferrin alone or in combination with standard anti-cancer therapies. | 03-31-2011 |
20120276126 | LACTOFERRIN IN THE TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS AND OTHER HYPERPROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - The present invention relates to methods of treating a hyperproliferative disease by administering a composition of lactoferrin alone or in combination with standard anti-cancer therapies. | 11-01-2012 |
Yicheng Wang, Houston, TX US
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20090209620 | Direct Reversal Of The Suppressive Function Of CD4+Regulatory T Cells Via Toll-Like Receptor 8 Signaling | 08-20-2009 |
Yipeng Wang, Houston, TX US
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20130084600 | NATIVE NAD-DEPENDENT GAPDH REPLACED WITH NADP-DEPENDENT GAPDH PLUS NADK - This invention is metabolically engineer bacterial strains that provide increased intracellular NADPH availability for the purpose of increasing the yield and productivity of NADPH-dependent compounds. In the invention, native NAD-dependent GAPDH is replaced with NADP-dependent GAPDH plus overexpressed NADK. Uses for the bacteria are also provided. | 04-04-2013 |
Yue-Hao Wang, Houston, TX US
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20110034670 | BISUBSTRATE INHIBITORS OF PROTEIN KINASES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A bisubstrate inhibitor of Src kinases, having a nucleotide or N-heteroaromatic moiety; and a peptide/phosphopeptide, peptidomimetic, or phosphopeptide mimic moiety. The moieties are linked by a rigid or a flexible linker. The nucleotide or N-heteroaromatic moiety is ATP, ATP-mimics, N-heteroaromatics including purine-based derivatives, pyrimidine-based derivatives such as 2,4-diamino-5-substituted pyrimidine derivatives, pyrazole[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives, pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives, pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives, amino-substituted dihydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidinone derivatives, thieno- and furo-substituted derivatives, quinazoline derivatives, and quinoline derivatives, and several natural products such as aminogenistein. The phosphopeptide mimics comprise phosphonate-based phosphotyrosine mimetics such as phosphonomethylphenylalanine (Pmp) and its analogues, carboxylic acid-based phosphotyrosine mimetics such as malonyltyrosine or phenylalanine analogues and their derivatives such as carboxymethyl phenylalanine, uncharged pTyr mimetics, and conformationally constrained peptides. The phosphopeptide or phosphopeptide mimics inhibits the Src kinases SH2 domain. | 02-10-2011 |
Yu Feng Wang, Houston, TX US
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20100305301 | Method And Apparatus For Elastomer Finishing - In the production of elastomers the product obtained from the polymerization process is often in the form of a slurry. Described herein are an apparatus and a process for “finishing” the elastomer, i.e., dewatering and drying the elastomer. The process comprises the steps of obtaining a slurry comprising water and elastomer; passing the slurry through a first dewatering device to produce a wet elastomer crumb, wherein the first dewatering device comprises two dewatering extruders in parallel; passing the wet elastomer crumb through a second dewatering device; and then passing the wet elastomer crumb through a drying device to produce a dried elastomer crumb. | 12-02-2010 |
20110162751 | Protective Coatings for Petrochemical and Chemical Industry Equipment and Devices - Provided are coated petrochemical and chemical industry devices and methods of making and using such coated devices. In one form, the coated petrochemical and chemical industry device includes a petrochemical and chemical industry device including one or more bodies, and a coating on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the coating is chosen from an amorphous alloy, a heat-treated electroless or electro plated based nickel-phosphorous composite with a phosphorous content greater than 12 wt %, graphite, MoS | 07-07-2011 |
20120071619 | Method for Elastomer Finishing - In the production of isobutylene-based elastomers the product obtained from the polymerization process is often in the form of a stream. Described herein are an apparatus and a process for removal of hydrocarbon liquids from the elastomer. The process comprises the steps of obtaining a stream comprising hydrocarbon liquids, either solvents or diluents, and an isobutylene-based elastomer; passing the stream through a kneader to volatize the hydrocarbon liquids from the elastomer. | 03-22-2012 |
20140066586 | Plants and Processes for Forming Polymers - The present invention relates to a process of forming a polymer, the process comprising polymerizing olefin monomers to form a reaction mixture, treating the reaction mixture to form a first polymer-rich phase, treating the first polymer-rich phase to form a second polymer-rich phase, and devolatilizing the second polymer-rich phase, the process further comprising at least one step of adjusting the temperature of a first and/or the second polymer-rich phase before the devolatilization. The present invention also relates to a plant that is useful for the process provided above. | 03-06-2014 |
20140301903 | Plants and Processes for Forming Polymers - The present invention relates to a process of forming a polymer, the process comprising polymerizing olefin monomers to form a reaction mixture, treating the reaction mixture to form a first polymer-rich phase, treating the first polymer-rich phase to form a second polymer-rich phase, and devolatilizing the second polymer-rich phase, the process further comprising at least one step of adjusting the temperature of a first and/or the second polymer-rich phase before the devolatilization. The present invention also relates to a plant that is useful for the process provided above. | 10-09-2014 |
20150045513 | Polyolefin Adhesive Compositions and Methods for Preparing the Same - A blended multimodal polymer product is disclosed that comprises a first polymer, wherein the first polymer is a homopolymer of propylene or a propylene copolymer having an ethylene or a C | 02-12-2015 |
Yuhong Wang, Houston, TX US
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20140309134 | EXCHANGE-INDUCED REMNANT MAGNETIZATION FOR LABEL-FREE DETECTION OF DNA, MICRO-RNA, AND DNA/RNA-BINDING BIOMARKERS - A method of using an exchange-induced remnant magnetization (EXIRM) technique for label free detection of short strands of nucleotides and cancer biomarkers, such as DNA and microRNA strands, DNA/RNA-binding biomarkers, and cancer-specific antigens, with high sensitivity, high specificity, and broad dynamic range. The method may provide a label-free approach aimed to facilitate high reliability, and to require a minimum amount of biochemical reagents. | 10-16-2014 |
Yumin Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150318415 | FULLY INTEGRATED CMOS-COMPATIBLE PHOTODETECTOR WITH COLOR SELECTIVITY AND INTRINSIC GAIN - A metal-semiconductor-metal photodetecting device and method of manufacturing a metal-semiconductor-metal photodetecting device that includes a p-type silicon substrate with an oxide layer disposed on the p-type silicon substrate. Schotty junctions are disposed adjacent to the oxide layer on the p-type silicon substrate and a plasmonic grating disposed on the oxide layer. The plasmonic grating provides wavelength range selectability for the photodetecting device. | 11-05-2015 |
Yunmiao Wang, Houston, TX US
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20150020598 | Apparatus and Method of Distributed Pressure Sensing - Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to measure pressure using an optical fiber. The optical fiber can be structured with fiber Bragg gratings arranged along the optical fiber. Optical signals can be transmitted through the optical fiber, where the optical signals have a wavelength of a slow-light peak of a respective one of the fiber Bragg gratings. Signals resulting from the optical signals transmitted through the optical fiber can be detected and a value of pressure from the detected signals can be determined. | 01-22-2015 |
Zhong Wang, Houston, TX US
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20130113490 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING USING INCOMPLETE CIRCULAR ANTENNA - An apparatus for making directional resistivity measurements of a subterranean formation includes a resistivity tool body with a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, a first antenna with two open ends deployed below the outer surface, a second antenna deployed below the outer surface and spaced at an axial distance from the first antenna, and at least one slot formed on the outer surface. A corresponding method for making directional resistivity measurements includes rotating a resistivity tool in a borehole, utilizing a transmitter-receiver antenna group formed in the resistivity tool to process an electromagnetic wave, and computing a resistivity-related measurement from the electromagnetic wave received on the receiver antenna. | 05-09-2013 |
20130320985 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING USING AN ANTENNA WITH A JOINT-COIL STRUCTURE - An apparatus for making directional resistivity measurements of a subterranean formation includes a resistivity tool with a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, a first antenna deployed below the outer surface and having an axial mode coil for processing an axial electromagnetic wave and a transverse mode coil for processing a transverse electromagnetic wave to form a joint-coil structure, a second antenna deployed below the outer surface and spaced at an axial distance from the first antenna, at least two sets of slots with different orientations formed on the outer surface. A corresponding method for making directional resistivity measurements includes rotating a resistivity tool in a borehole, utilizing a transmitter-receiver antenna group formed in the resistivity tool to process a superimposition of the axial and transverse electromagnetic waves, and computing a resistivity-related measurement from the superimposition of the axial and transverse electromagnetic waves received on the receiver antenna. | 12-05-2013 |
20140375320 | METHOD OF LEAKAGE CURRENT AND BOREHOLE ENVIRONMENT CORRECTION FOR OIL BASED MUD IMAGER - A correction method for resistivity measurements of formation surrounding a borehole includes deploying a logging tool in the borehole and having a standoff in between the logging tool and the wall of the borehole, measuring a total current entering into the pair of current electrodes, computing a leakage current in the sensor pad caused by an internal capacitive impedance between the pair of current electrodes and the main body of the sensor pad, computing a measuring current to enter into the formation for the resistivity measurements by subtracting the leakage current from the total current, computing an external capacitive impedance between the current electrodes and the formation, utilizing a pre-built chart to obtain a geometric factor based on the external capacitive impedance, and computing resistivity of the formation based on the geometric factor. | 12-25-2014 |
20150012216 | Apparatus and Method for Oil-Based Mud Formation Imaging Using Resonators - An oil-based mud formation imaging tool for measuring electrical properties of surrounding formation includes at least one base plate, a first port and a second port deployed on the base plate, surface conductors covering both sides of the base plate, and inside conductors deployed in the first port and the second ports and with gaps from the edges of the first and second ports. The first port is fed with electromagnetic signals by a waveguide and a coupling is formed between the imaging tool and the surrounding formation accordingly. Resonance signals are induced at the second port to be used to compute corresponding formation resistivity and dielectric constant. A corresponding imaging method is also provided. | 01-08-2015 |