Ying Zheng
Ying Zheng, Stamford, CT US
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20110092985 | FINGER GUIDED SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A suture fixation system includes a suture assembly having an anchor, an introducer, and a delivery device. The introducer is attachable to a finger of a person and includes a platform attached to an exterior of the introducer and a zip line attached to the platform. The delivery device is movable along the zip line and configured to removably retain the anchor. The introducer allows the finger to identify a target landmark within a patient and the delivery device is movable along the zip line and attachable to the platform to position the anchor for insertion to the target landmark. | 04-21-2011 |
20110092986 | FINGER GUIDED SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A suture fixation system includes a suture assembly having an anchor, an introducer, and a delivery device. The introducer is attachable to a finger of a person and includes a platform attached to an exterior of the introducer and a zip line attached to the platform. The delivery device is movable along the zip line and configured to removably retain the anchor. The introducer allows the finger to identify a target landmark within a patient and the delivery device is movable along the zip line and attachable to the platform to position the anchor for insertion to the target landmark. | 04-21-2011 |
20110092987 | FINGER GUIDED SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A suture fixation system includes a suture assembly having an anchor, an introducer, and a delivery device. The introducer is attachable to a finger of a person and includes a platform attached to an exterior of the introducer and a zip line attached to the platform. The delivery device is movable along the zip line and configured to removably retain the anchor. The introducer allows the finger to identify a target landmark within a patient and the delivery device is movable along the zip line and attachable to the platform to position the anchor for insertion to the target landmark. | 04-21-2011 |
20110092991 | METHOD OF FIXING A SUTURE TO TISSUE - A method of fixing a suture to tissue of a patient includes placing an introducer onto a finger, the introducer including a zip line trailing from a proximal end of the introducer. The method additionally includes identifying a landmark with the finger, guiding a delivery device along the zip line toward the introducer, where the delivery device maintaining an anchor attached to a suture line, and ejecting the anchor from the delivery device and into the tissue of the patient. | 04-21-2011 |
20150018852 | METHOD OF PLACING SUTURE THROUGH TISSUE WITH A FINGER GUIDED SUTURING DEVICE - A method of placing a suture through tissue includes placing a band on a finger of a user, where the band is attached to a head of a suturing device, and employing the finger and the device in identifying an intracorporeal tissue landmark and placing the head of the suturing device at the intracorporeal tissue landmark. The method additionally includes engaging a throat of the head of the suturing device with the intracorporeal tissue landmark, and ejecting a needle out of a needle exit port and through the tissue. The needle exit port is located on a proximal portion of the head of the suturing device. | 01-15-2015 |
Ying Zheng, Wuhan CN
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20100331690 | Systems and Techniques for Providing Elasticity Graphs - An elastogram device comprises a driver controller including a wave generator, and an amplifier assembly receiving waves from the wave generator for driving an actuator, the amplifier assembly compatible with at least one pneumatic actuator, at least one hydraulic actuator, at least one piezoelectric actuator, and at least one electromechanical actuator, an elastogram processor receiving a wave image from an imaging source and generating an elastogram from the wave image, and a user input and output assembly including a display rendering the elastogram, a user interface providing a plurality of options for selection, the options including selectable parameters to control the wave generator and to generate the elastogram. | 12-30-2010 |
Ying Zheng, West Chester, PA US
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20100179492 | METHODS FOR INCREASING TRICHOGENICITY OF DERMAL CELLS - Methods for increasing trichogenic activity of populations of dermal cells by inducing local trauma to skin tissue that serves as a source of the dermal cells are provided. Methods for obtaining dermal cells with increased trichogenic activity and for using the disclosed dermal cells to implant into a mammalian host at a site of desired follicle generation are also provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20100291580 | BIOMARKERS FOR TRICHOGENICITY - Biomarkers for identifying trichogenic cells have been identified. The biomarkers include microRNA as wells as mRNA and proteins. Certain biomarkers are upregulated in trichogenic cells compared to non-trichogenic cells; whereas, other biomarkers are down-regulated in trichogenic cells compared to non-trichogenic cells. The cells can be dermal cells, epidermal cells, or a combination thereof. Preferably the cells are mammalian, more preferably the cells are human. One embodiment provides a method for selecting trichogenic cells by assaying the cells for expression of one or more biomarkers for trichogenicity, and selecting the cells having increased expression of the one or more biomarkers relative to a control, wherein increased expression of the a biomarker in the cells is indicative of trichogenicity. Preferably, the one or more biomarkers are selected from the group consisting of hsa-miR-200c, hsa-miR-205, hsa-miR-200a*, hsa-miR-200a, hsa-miR-141, hsa-miR-182, DEPDC1, hFLEG1, ESM1, TOME-1, THBD and combinations thereof. | 11-18-2010 |
20120022433 | METHODS FOR INCREASING TRICHOGENICITY OF DERMAL CELLS - Methods for increasing trichogenic activity of populations of dermal cells by inducing local trauma to skin tissue that serves as a source of the dermal cells are provided. Methods for obtaining dermal cells with increased trichogenic activity and for using the disclosed dermal cells to implant into a mammalian host at a site of desired follicle generation are also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
20120095445 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING TRICHOGENIC POTENCY OF DERMAL CELLS - Methods and compositions for increasing trichogenicity of cells in culture are provided. One embodiment provides culturing dissociated mammalian dermal cells in vitro in the presence of an effective amount of one or more sonic hedgehog (Shh) pathway agonists to increase the trichogenicity of the dissociated mammalian dermal cells compared to untreated dissociated mammalian dermal cells. The cell culture optionally includes epidermal cells. Preferred Shh agonists include, but are not limited to CUR-0236715 and CUR-0201365 available from Curis, Inc. Trichogenicity is measured using the Aderans Hair Patch Assay™. The cultured dermal cells can be maintained in culture in the presence of the one or more Shh agonists for at least 1 to 7 or more days prior to harvest. The treated, cultured dermal cells can be used to treat hair loss in a mammalian subject, preferably a human, by implanting them in an effective amount to induce hair follicle formation. | 04-19-2012 |
Ying Zheng, Jinhua CN
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20100171399 | CARD LOCK MECHANISM AND USES - A card lock apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a slot for receiving a key card with a plurality of perforations. The perforations align with a plurality of pins within the house of the card lock apparatus. The pins are moved upward by the inserted card and then urged downward into an aligned perforation. Each pin has a seat for supporting the biasing element and engaging a notch within the actuator. The position of the seat determines whether the actuator is moveable. When all seats are substantially aligned the actuator is traversable to an unlocked position by a manually moveable member. A manually moveable member disengages the device from the enclosure allowing the enclosure to open. | 07-08-2010 |
Ying Zheng, Gardaer, KS US
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20100034946 | RESISTANT STARCH-HYDROCOLLOID BLENDS AND USES THEREOF - Interacted starch products made up of resistant starch and hydrocolloid are provided which exhibit at least about 20% resistance to α-amylase digestion. The products are prepared by mixing together quantities of resistant starch and hydrocolloid in water with mixing and optional heating, followed by drying. Foods containing the interacted starch products are also disclosed. | 02-11-2010 |
Ying Zheng, Dublin, OH US
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20100003386 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID BEVERAGE CONCENTRATE - A beverage system for providing a beverage, methods of making the beverage and the resulting beverage are disclosed herein. The system includes a beverage-forming concentrate and an aroma or aroma-providing component separated from the concentrate; wherein the concentrate and aroma are combinable upon reconstitution for providing the beverage. One method includes delivering a fresh beverage taste to an on-premise beverage at a point of dispensation, by delivering at least one aroma or aroma-providing component in an amount sufficient to enhance the organoleptic properties of a beverage separately from a beverage concentrate prior to when the beverage is dispensed, and mixing the aroma or aroma-providing compound with a liquid and the beverage concentrate or with a mixture of a beverage concentrate and a liquid when the beverage is being dispensed. The resulting beverage may be coffee, tea, carbonation, a juice, milk, or a non-dairy creamer-based component; or a combination thereof, while the aroma or aroma-providing component is coffee aroma, tea aroma, chocolate or cocoa aroma, malt, Maillard reaction flavor, or a combination thereof. | 01-07-2010 |
20140314924 | FLAVORED DAIRY BEVERAGES HAVING A STABILIZING SYSTEM - Flavored dairy beverages having stabilizing systems and methods of making the flavored dairy beverages are disclosed herein. The flavored dairy beverages can have a reduced amount of sugar and be shelf-stable and aseptic. In a general embodiment, the dairy beverages comprise milk, a flavoring component, and a stabilizing system comprising a cellulose and carrageenan. The weight ratio of the cellulose to the carrageenan ranges from about 17:1 to about 1.5:1. | 10-23-2014 |
Ying Zheng, New Maryland CA
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20090107882 | Adsorbents for denitrogenation desulfurization of hydrocarbon oils and methods of producing - The present invention provides adsorbents for deep denitrogenation/desulfurization of hydrocarbon oils, and more particularly to an adsorbent material that selectively adsorbs organonitrogen and organosulfur from transportation fuels at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. | 04-30-2009 |
20090272674 | Nano zeolite containing hydrotreating catalyst and method of preparation - The present invention provides nano zeolite containing hydrotreating catalyst and methods of preparation, and more particularly to a nano-sized zeolite beta composite hydrotreating catalyst. The hydrotreating catalyst for desulfurization of diesel distillates includes between about 5 to about 75 wt % nano-sized zeolite beta composite, about 10 to about 30 wt % of a hydrogenation metal/alloy and between about 5 to about 20 wt % binder. | 11-05-2009 |
Ying Zheng, Wayne, PA US
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20080311044 | Methods of determining hair follicle inductive properties - The present invention provides a method for determining hair inductive properties of a composition comprising injecting a composition comprising dissociated dermal cells and epidermal cells into skin of a mammal and determining whether at least one hair follicle forms. | 12-18-2008 |
Ying Zheng, Gainesville, FL US
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20120138894 | STABLE AND ALL SOLUTION PROCESSABLE QUANTUM DOT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - Embodiments of the invention are directed to quantum dot light emitting diodes (QD-LEDs) where the electron injection and transport layer comprises inorganic nanoparticles (I-NPs). The use of I-NPs results in an improved QD-LED over those having a conventional organic based electron injection and transport layer and does not require chemical reaction to form the inorganic layer. In one embodiment of the invention the hole injection and transport layer can be metal oxide nanoparticles (MO-NPs) which allows the entire device to have the stability of an all inorganic system and permit formation of the QD-LED by a series of relatively inexpensive steps involving deposition of suspensions of nanoparticles and removing the suspending vehicle. | 06-07-2012 |
Ying Zheng, Pleasanton, CA US
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20120220690 | Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Having Acceptable Levels Of Energy Loss - Silicone hydrogel contact lenses having ophthalmically acceptable levels of energy loss are described. The lenses are derived from a polymerizable composition including a first siloxane monomer represented by formula (1): | 08-30-2012 |
20120220743 | Dimensionally Stable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Dimensionally stable silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. The lenses are derived from a polymerizable composition including a first siloxane monomer represented by formula (1): | 08-30-2012 |
20120220744 | Wettable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Ophthalmically acceptably wettable silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. The lenses are derived from a polymerizable composition including a first siloxane monomer. The lenses have ophthalmically acceptably wettable lens surfaces when fully hydrated. Batches of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and methods of making silicone hydrogel contact lenses are also described. | 08-30-2012 |
20130255192 | Wettable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Ophthalmically acceptably wettable silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. The lenses are derived from a polymerizable composition including a first siloxane monomer represented by formula (1): | 10-03-2013 |
20130261216 | Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Having Acceptable Levels Of Energy Loss - Silicone hydrogel contact lenses having ophthalmically acceptable levels of energy loss are described. The lenses are derived from a polymerizable composition including a first siloxane monomer represented by formula (1): | 10-03-2013 |
20140024738 | Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. The lenses are derived from a polymerizable composition including 30-60 unit parts by weight of a hydrophilic monomer(s) having one N-vinyl group, 10 to 50 unit parts by weight of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), and a first siloxane monomer component comprising a siloxane monomer of formula (1) as described herein or a siloxane monomer of formula (2) as described herein or a siloxane monomer of formula (3) as described herein or any combination thereof, where the total amount of siloxane monomer(s) present in the polymerizable composition is from 15 to 40 unit parts by weight. Batches of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and methods of making silicone hydrogel contact lenses are also described. | 01-23-2014 |
20140066540 | Contact Lenses Made With HEMA-Compatible Polysiloxane Macromers - Optically clear silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described that comprise a polymeric lens body that is the reaction product of a polymerizable composition comprising at least 25 wt. % of at least one hydroxyalkyl methacrylate; and at least 20 wt. % of at least one HEMA-compatible bifunctional polysiloxane comprising at least 6 siloxane groups and having an HLB value of at least 5 and/or a hydroxyl group content of at least 1 wt. %. | 03-06-2014 |
Ying Zheng, Shanghai CN
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20130172258 | ANGIOGENESIS-INHIBITING PEPTIDE AND APPLICATION THEREOF - Provided is a polypeptide having angiogenesis inhibiting activity. The polypeptide is derived from Placenta Growth Factor-1. Also provided are a derivative polypeptide of the polypeptide, a preparation method for polypeptide, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the polypeptide. | 07-04-2013 |
20150111827 | POLYPEPTIDES INHIBITING NEOVASCULARIZATION AND USES THEREOF - Provided is a polypeptide having angiogenesis inhibiting activity. The polypeptide is derived from Placenta Growth Factor-1. Also provided are a derivative polypeptide of the polypeptide, a preparation method for polypeptide, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the polypeptide. | 04-23-2015 |
Ying Zheng, Fort Lee, NJ US
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20140302111 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DENTAL TISSUE REGENERATION - Provided is a method for regenerating dental tissue, which can include contacting a scaffold containing Wnt3a and BMP-7, and optionally VEGF, bFGF, or NGF, with a dental tissue so as to promote odontoblastic differentiation of a progenitor cell, promote progenitor cell migration into the dental tissue, or regenerate the dental tissue. Also provided is a composition for regeneration of dental tissue, which can include a scaffold and Wnt3a and BMP-7, and optionally VEGF, bFGF, or NGF. | 10-09-2014 |
Ying Zheng, Mountain View, CA US
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20150110471 | Capturing Media Content in Accordance with a Viewer Expression - Systems and methods for capturing media content in accordance with viewer expression are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer system having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors: detecting display of a media content item; while the media content item is being displayed: detecting a viewer expression corresponding to a predefined viewer expression; and in response to detecting the viewer expression: identifying a portion of the media content item corresponding in time to the viewer expression. In some implementations, the viewer expression—selected from one of: a facial expression, a body movement, a voice, or an arm, leg or finger gesture—is presumed to be a viewer reaction to the portion of the media content item. | 04-23-2015 |
Ying Zheng, Redmond, WA US
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20150228850 | TRANSPARENT QUANTUM DOT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH DIELECTRIC/METAL/DIELECTRIC ELECTRODE - Quantum dot light emitting diodes (QD-LEDs) are formed that are transparent and emit light from the top and bottom faces. At least one electrode of the QD-LEDs is a dielectric/metal/dielectric layered structure, where the first dielectric comprises metal oxide nanoparticles or polymer-nanoparticle blends and is 10 to 40 nm in thickness, the metal layer is 5 to 25 nm in thickness, and the second dielectric layer is a nanoparticulate, polymer-nanoparticle blend or continuous layer of 30 to 200 nm in thickness and is situated distal to the light emitting layer of the QD-LED. | 08-13-2015 |
20160063929 | CONFIGURABLE, LOCALIZED BACKLIGHTING WITH PLANAR EMISSION DEVICES - An electronic device includes a backlight unit and a liquid crystal layer adjacent the backlight unit. The backlight unit has a plurality of planar emission devices distributed over a viewable display area. The plurality of planar emission devices are disposed in a configurable zone arrangement having a plurality of zones of the viewable area. Each zone includes at least one planar emission device. The liquid crystal layer is configured to selectively filter light generated by the plurality of planar emission devices. The electronic device further includes a processor coupled to the backlight unit and configured to control a brightness level of the at least one planar emission device in each zone separately from other planar emission devices in other zones. | 03-03-2016 |
Ying Zheng, Beijing CN
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20150348266 | Techniques for Rapid Stereo Reconstruction from Images - Stereo image reconstruction techniques are described. An image from a root viewpoint is translated to an image from another viewpoint. Homography fitting is used to translate the image between viewpoints. Inverse compositional image alignment is used to determine a homography matrix and determine a pixel in the translated image. | 12-03-2015 |
Ying Zheng, Seattle, WA US
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20160097033 | BLOOD-CELL PRODUCING BIO-MICROREACTOR - The present disclosure provides devices composed of a three-dimensional biocompatible matrix having hematopoietic stem or other progenitor cells embedded in the matrix, and a perfusable microvessel forming a lumen disposed within the matrix. The devices are useful for production of blood and cells and particles and for in vitro assays. The present disclosure also provides methods for generating blood cells. | 04-07-2016 |