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Bianxiao Zhong, Midland, MI US
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| 20100273011 | Silicone Composition, Silicone Adhesive, Coated and Laminated Substrates - A silicone composition comprising at least one hydrogenpolysiloxane resin having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, a cross-linking agent having an average of at least two aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds per molecule, and a hydrosilylation catalyst; a silicone adhesive comprising a cured product of at least one hydrogen-polysiloxane resin; and a coated substrate and a laminated substrate, each comprising the silicone adhesive. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110027584 | Silicone Composition, Silicone Adhesive, Coated and Laminated Substrates - A silicone composition comprising at least one organohydrogenpolysiloxane having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, a cross-linking agent having an average of at least two aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds per molecule, and a hydrosilylation catalyst; a silicone adhesive comprising a cured product of at least one oganohydrogenpolysiloxane; and a coated substrate and a laminated substrate, each comprising the silicone adhesive. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110034629 | SILOXANE RESIN COATING - A siloxane resin having the formula: (HSiO | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120045629 | Vinylhydrogenpolysiloxane Adhesive Composition - Vinylhydrogenpolysiloxanes are provided. The vinylhydrogenpolysiloxanes comprise organopolysiloxanes having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and at least two silicon-bonded vinyl groups. As a fraction of the total number of silicon atoms in the vinylhydrogenpolysiloxanes, about 25% to about 90% of the silicon atoms are bonded to a hydrogen atom and about 10% to about 45% are bonded to a vinyl group. The ratio of the number of silicon-bonded hydrogen groups to the number of silicon-bonded vinyl groups is about 1.3 to about 6. Also provided are silicone compositions comprising at least one vinylhydrogenpolysiloxane and a hydrosilylation catalyst; silicone adhesives comprising a cured product of at least one vinylhydrogenpolysiloxane; and laminates comprising at least one such silicone adhesive. When subjected to high temperatures or direct flame, the vinylhydrogenpolysiloxanes form chars that retain adhesion to various substrates. | 02-23-2012 |
Bin Zhong, Cumberland, RI US
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| 20090246330 | ANTI-SCUFF COATING FOR CHOCOLATE - Provided herein are methods and compositions for forming a coating on the external surface of a solid chocolate or chocolate-coated product. The method comprises applying at least one layer of a coating composition comprising a solvent selected from water, ethanol, and isopropanol, or any combination thereof and one or more film forming agents to the external surface of the product, and then drying the coating composition to provide a dried coating or film on the external surface of the chocolate. The dried coating renders the external surface of the chocolate more resistant to abrasion or scuffing during processing, packaging, storage, and/or transport. The coating composition of the present invention cures or dries in 30 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the film or coating cures in 15 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the film or coating cures in 10 minutes or less. | 10-01-2009 |
Boyu Zhong, Carmel, IN US
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| 20080269244 | Kinase Inhibitors - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula (I). Wherein R | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080275056 | Pyrazole-Isoquinoline Urea Derivatives as P38 Kinase Inhibitors - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and X are as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080306068 | Kinase Inhibitors - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I: | 12-11-2008 |
| 20100022529 | AMIDOPHENOXYINDAZOLES USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF C-MET - The present invention provides amidophenoxyindazole compounds useful in the treatment of cancer. | 01-28-2010 |
Cathy X. Zhong, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20090210970 | Plant Genomic DNA Flanking SPT Event and Methods for Identifying SPT Event - Compositions and methods related to transgenic plants comprising seed production technology are provided. Specifically, maize plants having a E6611.32.1.38 event which confers seed production technology are provided. The plant harboring the E6611.32.1.38 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises the genomic/transgene junctions described. The plant genomic DNA flanking the integrated E6611.32.1.38 event can be used to design assays that will be specific for the E6611.32.1.38 event. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the E6611.32.1.38 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the maize E6611.32.1.38 event are provided. | 08-20-2009 |
Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20100240059 | MAIZE EVENT DP-098140-6 AND COMPOSITIONS AND MEHTODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND/OR DETECTION THEREOF - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant maize plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides maize plants having a DP-098140-6 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The maize plant harboring the DP-098140-6 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:5 and/or 6. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-098140-6 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the maize DP-098140-6 events are provided. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110154523 | Maize event DP-004114-3 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-004114-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110154524 | Maize event DP-032316-8 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-032316-8 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110154525 | Maize event DP-040416-8 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-040416-8 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110154526 | Maize event DP-043A47-3 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-043A47-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 06-23-2011 |
Cathy Ziaoyan Zhong, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20100184079 | SOYBEAN EVENT 3560.4.3.5 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND DETECTION THEREOF - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, soybean plants having a 3560.4.3.5 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The soybean plant harboring the 3560.4.3.5 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and/or 11. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the 3560.4.3.5 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean 3560.4.3.5 events are provided. | 07-22-2010 |
Degang Zhong, Branchburg, NJ US
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| 20110280919 | Reinforced Absorbable Synthethic Matrix for Hemostatic Applications - The present invention is directed to a reinforced absorbable hemostat comprising at least one hemostatic agent in a single layer of nonwoven synthetic fabric having a mixture of compressed fiber staples of a polyglycolide/polylactide copolymer and a polydioxanone. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282364 | Reinforced Absorbable Multi-Layered Fabric for Hemostatic Applications - The present invention is directed to a synthetic fabric comprising a multi-layered nonwoven fabric made from staples of a polyglycolide/polylactide copolymer, each layer having a different density. The multi-layer fabric can be used as a reinforced absorbable hemostat medical device. | 11-17-2011 |
Eric Zhong, East Brunswick, NJ US
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| 20100254588 | AUTOMATED BONE MARROW CELLULARITY DETERMINATION - The invention determines cell to fat ratio statistic, applicable in the field of pathology, in a greatly improved manner over manual or prior art scoring techniques. The cellular areas are identified and displayed in an easy to read format on the computer monitor, printer output or other display means, with average cellularity, nuclear quantity distribution at a glance. These output data are an objective transformation of the subjective visible image that the pathologist or scientist relies upon for diagnosis, prognosis, or monitoring therapeutic perturbations. The invention uses multi-stage thresholding and segmentation algorithms in RGB and HSB spaces, auto-thresholding on red and blue channels in RGB to get the raw working image of all cells, then refines the working image with thresholding on hue and intensity channels in HSB using an adaptive parameter epsilon in entropy mode, and further separates different groups of cells within the same class, by auto-thresholding within the working image region. | 10-07-2010 |
Feng Zhong, Troy, MI US
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| 20090176142 | CORROSION RESISTANT METAL COMPOSITE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A metal composite for use in electrochemical devices is disclosed. The metal composite comprises a stainless steel interior component and a deposited nitrided metal exterior layer, wherein the nitrided exterior layer has lower electric contact resistance and greater corrosion resistance than the stainless steel interior component. A bipolar plate made of such metal composite and methods of producing the metal composite and bipolar plate are also disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090286132 | HYDROLYTICALLY-STABLE HYDROPHILIC COATINGS FOR PEMFC BIPOLAR PLATE - Bipolar plates useful for fuel cell applications include a plate body having a channel-defining surface that is at least partially coated with a hydrophilic layer. This hydrophilic layer comprises residues of a silane-coupling agent in a sufficient amount such portions of the first hydrophilic layer have a contact angle less than a predetermined value. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100136462 | CONDUCTIVE AND HYDROPHILIC COATING FOR PEMFC BIPOLAR PLATE - An electrically conductive plate for fuel cell applications comprises a plate body having at least one channel-defining surface and an electrically conductive hydrophilic layer disposed over at least a portion of the channel-defining surface. The electrically conductive layer includes residues of a silane coupling agent and electrically conductive hydrophilic carbon. | 06-03-2010 |
Gan-Yuan Zhong, Urbandale, IA US
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| 20080301842 | PLANT RNA TRANSPORT AND RNA-DIRECTED RNA POLYMERASE PROTEINS - This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a RNA-directed RNA polymerase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase in a transformed host cell. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100240059 | MAIZE EVENT DP-098140-6 AND COMPOSITIONS AND MEHTODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND/OR DETECTION THEREOF - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant maize plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides maize plants having a DP-098140-6 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The maize plant harboring the DP-098140-6 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:5 and/or 6. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-098140-6 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the maize DP-098140-6 events are provided. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110030086 | CORN EVENT DAS-59122-7 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110041207 | COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO THE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS 6 (QTL6) IN MAIZE AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions related to the quantitative trait locus 6 (QTL6) in maize and methods for their use are provided. The compositions are novel molecular marker loci that are genetically linked with QTL6 and which are associated with increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant or plant part thereof. These novel markers are characterized by the presence of at least one polymorphism relative to the corresponding marker locus from the QTL6 region of non-high-oil, non-high-oleic acid maize plants. In some embodiments, the novel marker loci comprise coding sequence for a maize DGAT1-2 polypeptide or biologically active variant thereof. The marker loci of the invention, and suitable fragments thereof, are useful in methods of the invention for manipulating oil and/or oleic acid content and/or oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant or plant part thereof, for marker-assisted selection of a plant, for example, a maize plant, or plant part thereof, having an increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio, and for marker-assisted breeding of the high oil and/or high oleic acid trait. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110252499 | COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO THE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS 6 (QTL6) IN MAIZE AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions related to the quantitative trait locus 6 (QTL6) in maize and methods for their use are provided. The compositions are novel molecular marker loci that are genetically linked with QTL6 and which are associated with increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant or plant part thereof. These novel markers are characterized by the presence of at least one polymorphism relative to the corresponding marker locus from the QTL6 region of non-high-oil, non-high-oleic acid maize plants. In some embodiments, the novel marker loci comprise coding sequence for a maize DGAT1-2 polypeptide or biologically active variant thereof. The marker loci of the invention, and suitable fragments thereof, are useful in methods of the invention for manipulating oil and/or oleic acid content and/or oleic acid/lineolic acid ratio of a plant or plant part thereof, for marker-assisted selection of a plant, for example, a maize plant, or plant part thereof, having an increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio, and for marker-assisted breeding of the high oil and/or high oleic acid trait. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120102596 | COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO THE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS 6 (QTL6) IN MAIZE AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions related to the quantitative trait locus 6 (QTL6) in maize and methods for their use are provided. The compositions are novel molecular marker loci genetically linked with QTL6 and which are associated with increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant. These novel markers are characterized by the presence of at least one polymorphism relative to the corresponding marker locus from the QTL6 region of non-high-oil, non-high-oleic acid maize plants. In some embodiments, the novel marker loci comprise coding sequence for a maize DGAT1-2 polypeptide or biologically active variant thereof. The marker loci of the invention, and suitable fragments thereof, are useful in methods for manipulating oil and/or oleic acid content and/or oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant, for marker-assisted selection of a plant, and for marker-assisted breeding of the high oil and/or high oleic acid trait. | 04-26-2012 |
Guihui Zhong, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20120106885 | ROLLING BEARING - A rolling bearing which has at least one lash compensation element possessing temperature-dependent extendably arranged on one bearing ring of the rolling bearing. The lash compensation element is surrounded at least partially by an angular ring profile. The angular ring profile has at least one leg directed axially parallel to an axis of rotation of the angular contact roller bearing. The ring profile is retained by the leg by positive axial engagement for limited axial movement on the bearing ring such that the lash compensation element is supported by the ring profile by positive engagement so as to be radially immovable on the bearing ring while being guided for axial movement on the bearing ring. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106886 | ROLLING BEARING - A rolling bearing, which has at least one bearing ring and at least one lash compensation element possessing temperature-dependent extendibility arranged on the bearing ring. The rolling bearing has ring profile, which at least partially surrounds the lash compensation clement. The ring profile has at least one hollow cylindrical section oriented axially parallel to an axis of rotation of the rolling bearing and at least one radially oriented disk section. Also, at least one slit is formed in the ring profile. | 05-03-2012 |
Guofu Zhong US
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| 20100298576 | ASYMMETRIC CYCLIZATION PROCESSES USING UNSATURATED NITRO COMPOUNDS - Disclosed are processes of forming a compound (33), (35) or (37) | 11-25-2010 |
Harry Zhong, Canton, MI US
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| 20110163583 | SEAT CUSHION EXTENSION MECHANISM - A vehicle seat including a seat base. An extension member is operably connected to the seat base. A seat cover partially extends over the extension member and seat base and partially stored on a roller below the seat pan. A bladder is disposed between the seat base and the extension member. Inflation of the bladder forces the extension member forward relative to the seat base and unroll a portion of the seat cover. | 07-07-2011 |
Heather Zhong, Solon, OH US
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| 20110283173 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DESIGNING PHOTO BOOKS - A method of creating a photo book based on a user-selected, predefined theme is disclosed. During creation of the photo book, design options such as styles, layouts, and design elements are adjusted dynamically based on the selected theme. | 11-17-2011 |
Heng Zhong, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20090023212 | Method for transforming soybean (Glycine max) - The present disclosure provides methods for the transformation of soybean cells or tissue and regeneration of the soybean cells or tissue into transformed plants. The disclosed methods utilize an explant prepared from an immature soybean inflorescence, shoot apex, leaf axillary, shoot axillary, or combination thereof which can be induced directly to form shoots that give rise to transgenic plants via organogenesis. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110321199 | TRANSFORMATION OF SUGAR CANE - Methods for the transformation of sugar cane are provided. The methods comprise utilizing sugar cane immature shoots as the source of plant material for transformation. Segments of the immature shoot are excised and transformed by any suitable transformation methodology. In some embodiments, the segments are cultured in embryogenic culture induction medium prior to transformation. Transformation can be performed via | 12-29-2011 |
Heng Zhong, Durham, NC US
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| 20100325754 | Compositions and methods for modulating oxidative burst in plant transformation - A method for introducing a nucleic acid sequence into the genome of a plant cell and regenerating a transformed plant therefrom, including culturing the plant cell on at least one plant transformation media, the at least one plant transformation media comprising an effective amount of a compound or compounds which may modulate oxidative burst, such as melatonin, 6-hydroxy melatonin (a melatonin analog), N-t-butyl hydroxylamine (NtBH), thiamazole, 1,3 dimethylthiourea, Resveratrol, epicatechin, NADPH, or NADH. | 12-23-2010 |
Hongsheng Zhong, Cockeysville, MD US
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| 20100088146 | Core Area Territory Planning for Optimizing Driver Familiarity and Route Flexibility - Route planning methods for use by a package delivery service provider are disclosed that satisfy a stochastic daily demand while taking advantage of drivers' route familiarity over time. A model for estimating the value of driver familiarity is disclosed along with both an empirical and a mathematical model for estimating the value of route consistency, along with a Core Area Route Design which involves the concepts of combinatorial optimization, meta-heuristic algorithms, tabu search heuristics, network formulation modeling, and multi-stage graph modeling. In one embodiment, a service territory is divided into unassigned cells associated with a grid segment involving prior driver delivery stops, and a driver from a pool of unassigned drivers is assigned to a route based on examining each driver's grid segment visiting frequency limit with respect to a minimum limit so as to optimize driver selection based on of each driver's familiarity with the route. | 04-08-2010 |
Hua Zhong, Basking Ridge, NJ US
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| 20090326258 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SUBSTITUTED TETRALIN AND SUBSTITUTED INDANE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of substituted tetralin and substituted indane derivatives. The present invention is further directed to novel processes for the preparation of intermediates in the preparation of the substituted tetralin and substituted indane derivatives. | 12-31-2009 |
Jian Zhong, Edison, NJ US
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| 20090189154 | ZnO NANOSTRUCTURE-BASED LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A Light Emitting Diode (LED) formed on a substrate of a material selected from at least one of a semiconductor, an insulator and a metal; at least one semiconductor film layer of ZnO or GaN deposited on the substrate; a nanotips array of ZnO or its ternary compound, the array being grown either directly or indirectly on a surface of at least one semiconductor film layer; at least one transparent and conductive oxide (TCO) layer deposited on at least one semiconductor film layer; and a semiconductor p-n junction under a forward bias voltage. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20120061660 | ZnO NANOSTRUCTURE-BASED LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A Light Emitting Diode (LED) formed on a substrate of a material selected from at least one of a semiconductor, an insulator and a metal; at least one semiconductor film layer of ZnO or GaN deposited on the substrate; a nanotips array of ZnO or its ternary compound, the array being grown either directly or indirectly on a surface of at least one semiconductor film layer; at least one transparent and conductive oxide (TCO) layer deposited on at least one semiconductor film layer; and a semiconductor p-n junction under a forward bias voltage. | 03-15-2012 |
Jipin Zhong, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20080221701 | Osteostimulative settable bone graft putty - A settable osteostimulative bone graft putty composition having a bioactive glass particulate component composed of a long-term and a short-term component; the long-term component having particle sizes greater than 90 micrometers and the short-term component having particle sizes less than 90 micrometers; the long-term component comprising about 60% to 90% of the bioactive glass osteostimulative particulate component dry weight and the short-term component comprising about 40% to 10%; a binder component having a calcium sulfate component and a calcium silicate component; the calcium sulfate component comprising about 35% to 50% of the binder component dry weight and the calcium silicate component comprising about 65% to 50%; the bioactive glass osteostimulative particulate component being about 20% to 60% of the total putty dry weight composition and the binder being about 80% to 40%; the bioactive glass particulate component and the binder component mixable in water to form the putty. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20100192632 | Resorbable macroporous bioactive glass scaffold and method of manufacture - A method of manufacturing a resorbable, macroporous bioactive glass scaffold comprising approximately 24-45% CaO, 34-50% SiO | 08-05-2010 |
John Z.z. Zhong, Troy, MI US
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| 20090053843 | Method of making a TFT array with photo-imageable insulating layer over address lines - This invention is related to a thin film transistor (TFT) array and method of making same, for use in an active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) having a high pixel aperture ratio. The TFT array and corresponding display are made by forming the TFTs and corresponding address lines on a substrate, coating the address lines and TFTs with a photo-imageable insulating layer which acts as a negative resist, exposing portions of the insulating layer with UV light which are to remain on the substrate, removing non-exposed areas of the insulating layer so as to form contact vias, and depositing pixel electrodes on the substrate over the insulating layer so that the pixel electrodes contact respective TFT source electrodes through the contact vias. The resulting display has an increased pixel aperture ratio because the pixel electrodes are formed over the insulating layer so as to overlap portions of the array address lines. | 02-26-2009 |
Kai Zhong, Lake Worth, FL US
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| 20080231240 | HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR A THIN OXIDE CMOS DEVICE - A circuit includes a voltage regulator ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080231243 | LOAD INDEPENDENT VOLTAGE REGULATOR - An integrated circuit package ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100172163 | HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR A THIN OXIDE CMOS DEVICE - A circuit includes a voltage regulator ( | 07-08-2010 |
Kai Zhong, College Park, MD US
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| 20110293939 | METHOD OF MAKING NON-HOLLOW, NON-FRAGMENTED SPHERICAL METAL OR METAL ALLOY PARTICLES - The invention is directed to making non-hollow, non-fragmented spherical metal or metal alloy particles. | 12-01-2011 |
Kai Zhong, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20120086420 | Capless Regulator Overshoot and Undershoot Regulation Circuit - Systems and methods for reducing voltage undershoot and overshoot of a voltage regulator are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an undershoot/overshoot regulation circuit comprises a control node having a control voltage. The regulation circuit also comprises a control circuit configured to increase the control voltage in response to a load being applied to an output node of a voltage regulator and decrease the control voltage in response to the load being removed from the output node. The regulation circuit also comprises a control capacitor including a first terminal coupled to the control node and a second terminal coupled to a gate node of the voltage regulator. The control capacitor is configured to increase a gate voltage at the gate node in response to the increase of the control voltage, and decrease the gate voltage in response to the decrease of the control voltage. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120094613 | TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT VOLTAGE REGULATOR - Systems and methods for reducing power consumption of a voltage regulator are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a voltage regulator comprises an input node configured to receive a reference voltage and an output node configured to output an output voltage. The output voltage is a function of the reference voltage and a regulating current. The regulator further comprises a proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) circuit coupled to at least one of the output node and the input node. The PTAT circuit is configured to vary at least one of the reference voltage and the regulating current as a function of temperature. | 04-19-2012 |
Kangnian Zhong, Reno, NV US
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| 20100320089 | SELF-ORDERED NANOTUBES OF TITANIUM OXIDES AND TITANIUM ALLOY OXIDES FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND BATTERY APPLICATIONS - The present disclosure provides oxide nanotubes formed by anodizing and oxidatively-annealing a titanium or titanium allow substrate with or without ultrasonication. If desired, carbon nanotubes may be grown in the oxide nanotubes. The substrates show improved specific capacity and charge-discharge rates for use as an electrode in lithium-ion batteries. | 12-23-2010 |
Lei Zhong, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20080260383 | CENTRALIZED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN WAVELENGTH SELECTIVE SWITCH BASED WAVELENGTH CROSS CONNECT SYSTEMS - A Centralized Resource Management (CRM) system that supports the sharing of all the transponders in a WXC node, i.e., any spare transponder can be reconfigured to accommodate any drop channel, regardless of wavelength or input port. Consequently, network restoration in case of network failures is supported as well as the ability to reconfigure as a result of dynamic traffic requirements in the network. CRM advantageously is applied to conventional WXC node as well as WSS-based WXC nodes in the WDM networks. Three CTM schemes which manage the transponders in the WSS-based WXC node are described along with reconfiguration algorithms for an optical switchless CRM solution. | 10-23-2008 |
Li Zhong, New Milford, CT US
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| 20100016449 | Formulations with Improved Bioavailability - Disclosed are solid oral formulations with improved dissolution and bioavailability for poorly water soluble pharmaceutical compounds. | 01-21-2010 |
Li Zhong, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100104561 | TYROSINE-MODIFIED RECOMBINANT rAAV VECTOR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE - Disclosed are tyrosine-modified rAAV vectors, as well as infectious virions, compositions, and pharmaceutical formulations that comprise them. Also disclosed are methods of preparing and methods for using the disclosed tyrosine-phosphorylated capsid protein mutant rAAV vectors in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications including in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy, and large-scale production of rAAV vectors. | 04-29-2010 |
Lijuan Zhong, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20120044967 | Capping Method For Laser Diode Protection - A method includes: positioning a laser in the cavity in an end of a slider, wherein the laser has an output facet positioned adjacent to a first wall of the cavity to define a first gap between the output facet and the first wall of the cavity, and filling at least a portion of the first gap adjacent to the output facet. An apparatus including a slider including a cavity in a trailing end of the slider, a laser positioned in the cavity and having an output facet positioned adjacent to a first wall of the cavity to define a first gap between the output facet and the first wall of the cavity, and a sealing material filling at least a portion of the first gap adjacent to the output facet is also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
Lilin Zhong US
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| 20120015344 | Methods, compositions, and apparatus for the detection of viral strains - The disclosure generally relates to a particulate composition formed from a conductive polymer bound to magnetic nanoparticles. The particulate composition can be formed into a biologically enhanced, electrically active magnetic (BEAM) nanoparticle composition by further including a binding pair member (e.g., an antibody or a fragment thereof that specifically recognizes a virus strain or a virus surface protein) bound to the conductive polymer of the particulate composition. The disclosure further provides compositions, kits, detection apparatus, and methods for detecting specific viral strains including those with pandemic potential. In the various embodiments, a triplex including the BEAM nanoparticle, a virus or virally derived material (e.g. strain- and/or strain subtype specific viral surface protein or fragments thereof), and a viral strain subtype-specific binding pair member (e.g., a glycan that recognizes a specific virus strain subtype) is formed and detected, such as by use of a biosensor. | 01-19-2012 |
Lixian Zhong, Durham, NC US
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| 20090176229 | Methods and compositions for the identification of insect repellent compounds - Methods for identifying a candidate compound with an ability to modulate cation transport through a transient receptor potential (TRP) channel in a cell are disclosed. The methods can include (a) providing a cell expressing a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding an transient receptor potential (TRP) channel gene product or a functional fragment or derivative thereof; (b) contacting the cell with the candidate compound; (c) comparing cation transport in the cell in the absence of the candidate compound with cation transport in the cell in the presence of the candidate compound; and (d) identifying a candidate compound through the comparing step that modulates cation transport in the cell through the transient receptor potential (TRP) channel. Also disclosed are nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for insect TRP channel gene products, antibodies that bind to the disclosed TRP channels, and recombinant host cells the include the disclosed biosequences. | 07-09-2009 |
Min Zhong, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20120028978 | SUBSTITUTED BICYCLIC HCV INHIBITORS - Provided herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and combination therapies for treatment of hepatitis C. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120040977 | INHIBITORS OF HCV NS5A - Provided herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and combination therapies for inhibition of hepatitis C. | 02-16-2012 |
Minghong Zhong, New Haven, CT US
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| 20080207891 | Methods For Selective N-9 Glycosylation of Purines - A process for providing regiospecific and highly stereoselective synthesis of 9-β anomeric purine nucleoside analogs is described. The introduction of the sugar moiety on to 6-(azolyl)-substituted purine bases is performed so that highly stereoselective formation of the β anomers of only the 9 position regioisomers of the purine nucleoside analogs (either D or L enantiomers) is obtained. This regiospecific and stereoselective introduction of the sugar moiety allows the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, and in particular 2′-deoxy, 3′-deoxy, 2′-deoxy-2′-halo-arabino and 2′,3′-dideoxy-2′-halo-threo purine nucleoside analogs, in high yields without formation of the 7-positional regioisomers. Processes for providing novel 6-(azolyl)purines for the regiospecific and highly stereoselective synthesis of 9-β anomeric purine nucleoside analogs are described. The compounds are drugs or intermediates to drugs. | 08-28-2008 |
Qionghua Zhong US
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| 20110239771 | TRIAXIAL VIBRATION COMPOSITE TESTING APPARATUS - A triaxial vibration composite testing apparatus including a working tabletop, wherein the second axial vibration transmission mechanism in the horizontal X axial direction and the third axial vibration transmission mechanism in the horizontal Y axial direction are both cross linear guide pairs; the first axial vibration transmission mechanism in the perpendicular Z axial direction includes an upper and a lower clamps and a central panel, the upper and the lower clamps being horizontally opposite to each other up and down, the central panel being positioned between the upper and the lower clamps, the upper and the lower clamps oppositely clamping the central panel; a gap fit between the lower surface of the upper clamp and the upper surface of the central panel forms an upper fit plane, and a gap fit between the upper surface of the lower clamp and the lower surface of the central panel a lower fit plane; and the high pressure oil is pumped into the upper fit plane gap and the lower fit plane gap to form a hydrostatic oil film, thus constituting a hydrostatic plane bearing mechanism. | 10-06-2011 |
Qiu Zhong, Greenwood Village, CO US
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| 20120072598 | USE OF GENERIC UNIVERSAL RESOURCE INDICATORS - Various arrangements for creating and using generic universal resource indicators are presented. To create a generic universal resource indicator, one or more parameters of a universal resource indicator may be identified. An interface that permits a parameter of the one or more parameters to be selected and mapped to a variable may be presented. A selection of the parameter for mapping may be received. An indication of the variable to map to the parameter of the selection may also be received. The generic universal resource indicator having a generic parameter corresponding to the parameter of the selection may be created. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120072918 | GENERATION OF GENERIC UNIVERSAL RESOURCE INDICATORS - Various arrangements for creating and using generic universal resource indicators are presented. To create a generic universal resource indicator, one or more parameters of a universal resource indicator may be identified. An interface that permits a parameter of the one or more parameters to be selected and mapped to a variable may be presented. A selection of the parameter for mapping may be received. An indication of the variable to map to the parameter of the selection may also be received. The generic universal resource indicator having a generic parameter corresponding to the parameter of the selection may be created. | 03-22-2012 |
Qixin Zhong, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20110268680 | HEAT STABLE PROTEIN INGREDIENTS - The subject invention pertains to methods of making crosslinked protein-carbohydrate conjugates (CPCCs) and uncrosslinked protein-carbohydrate conjugates (PCCs) that are heat, pH and salt stable. Methods of stabilizing CPCCs and PCCs are also provided. The PCCs and CPCCs formed according to the methods disclosed herein are useful in the food industry and for loading with substances of interest. | 11-03-2011 |
Sheng Zhong, Montgomery, AL US
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| 20090174575 | MULTILANE VEHICLE INFORMATION CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system and method for accurate express tolling of highway vehicles. A multilane tolling system comprises a tolling (MVIC) unit that collects information from tolling subsystems arranged to take various vehicle measurements. Preferably, an intelligent vehicle identification subsystem sends vehicle information to the MVIC unit many times per second. Preferably, a vision tracking system (VTS) communicates with the MVIC unit and sends the latter information about the vehicle position using vision tracking sensors. Preferably, an RF subsystem conducts multiple reads of a transponder on a passing vehicle and forwards the read information to the MVIC unit. Preferably, a vehicle image capture unit (VICU) captures images of the passing vehicle when a camera in the VICU receives a trigger from the MVIC unit. Preferably, a driver alert module is used alert a driver passing through a tolling point as to account balance associated with a silent toll tag or pay by plate system. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090174576 | MULTILANE VEHICLE INFORMATION CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system and method for accurate express tolling of highway vehicles. A multilane tolling system comprises a tolling (MVIC) unit that collects information from tolling subsystems arranged to take various vehicle measurements. Preferably, an intelligent vehicle identification subsystem sends vehicle information to the MVIC unit many times per second. Preferably, a vision tracking system (VTS) communicates with the MVIC unit and sends the latter information about the vehicle position using vision tracking sensors. Preferably, an RF subsystem conducts multiple reads of a transponder on a passing vehicle and forwards the read information to the MVIC unit. Preferably, a vehicle image capture unit (VICU) captures images of the passing vehicle when a camera in the VICU receives a trigger from the MVIC unit. Preferably, a driver alert module is used alert a driver passing through a tolling point as to account balance associated with a silent toll tag or pay by plate system. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090174778 | MULTILANE VEHICLE INFORMATION CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system and method for accurate express tolling of highway vehicles. A multilane tolling system comprises a tolling (MVIC) unit that collects information from tolling subsystems arranged to take various vehicle measurements. Preferably, an intelligent vehicle identification subsystem sends vehicle information to the MVIC unit many times per second. Preferably, a vision tracking system (VTS) communicates with the MVIC unit and sends the latter information about the vehicle position using vision tracking sensors. Preferably, an RF subsystem conducts multiple reads of a transponder on a passing vehicle and forwards the read information to the MVIC unit. Preferably, a vehicle image capture unit (VICU) captures images of the passing vehicle when a camera in the VICU receives a trigger from the MVIC unit. Preferably, a driver alert module is used alert a driver passing through a tolling point as to account balance associated with a silent toll tag or pay by plate system. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110013022 | MULTILANE VEHICLE INFORMATION CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system and method for accurate express tolling of highway vehicles. A multilane tolling system comprises a tolling (MVIC) unit that collects information from tolling subsystems arranged to take various vehicle measurements. Preferably, an intelligent vehicle identification subsystem sends vehicle information to the MVIC unit many times per second. Preferably, a vision tracking system (VTS) communicates with the MVIC unit and sends the latter information about the vehicle position using vision tracking sensors. Preferably, an RF subsystem conducts multiple reads of a transponder on a passing vehicle and forwards the read information to the MVIC unit. Preferably, a vehicle image capture unit (VICU) captures images of the passing vehicle when a camera in the VICU receives a trigger from the MVIC unit. Preferably, a driver alert module is used alert a driver passing through a tolling point as to account balance associated with a silent toll tag or pay by plate system. | 01-20-2011 |
Shijun Zhong, Ellicott City, MD US
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| 20100099683 | COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT HUMAN DNA LIGASES AND METHODS OF TREATING CANCER - Methods for treating cancer using compounds that inhibit human DNA ligases. Methods for using compounds that inhibit human DNA ligases to provide insights into the reaction mechanisms of human DNA ligases, for example to identify the human DNA ligase involved in different DNA repair pathways. Screening methods for compounds that inhibit human DNA ligases. | 04-22-2010 |
Tina C. Zhong, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110041017 | On-Die Logic Analyzer For Semiconductor Die - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a semiconductor die such as a system on a chip (SoC) that includes a logic analyzer with a built-in trace buffer to store information communicated between on-die agents at speed and to provide the information to an off-die agent at a slower speed. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-17-2011 |
Ting Zhong, Tigard, OR US
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| 20080202922 | HYBRID ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF SOFT MAGNETIC COBALT ALLOY FILMS - A hybrid electro-deposition process for soft magnetic cobalt alloy films comprises providing a plating bath that includes cobalt and a reducing agent, providing a cobalt-containing anode in the plating bath coupled to a power supply, providing a substrate in the plating bath coupled to the power supply, wherein the substrate functions as a cathode, applying a magnetic field across the plating bath, and applying an electrical current to the plating bath by way of the power supply to cause the cobalt to deposit onto the substrate and form a soft magnetic film. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080230896 | Copper die bumps with electromigration cap and plated solder - Embodiments of the invention include apparatuses and methods relating to copper die bumps with electromigration cap and plated solder. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises an integrated circuit die, a plurality of copper bumps on a surface of the die, electromigration (EM) caps substantially covering a mating surface of the copper bumps capable of controlling intermetallic formation between the copper bumps and a solder, and solder plating on the EM caps capable of protecting the EM caps from oxidation prior to packaging. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20110278044 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - The present disclosure relates to the field of fabricating microelectronic packages, wherein components of the microelectronic packages may have magnetic attachment structures comprising a magnetic component and a metal component. The magnetic attachment structure may be exposed to a magnetic field, which, through the vibration of the magnetic component, can heat the magnetic attachment structure, and which when placed in contact with a solder material can reflow the solder material and attach microelectronic components of the microelectronic package. | 11-17-2011 |
Wei Hong Zhong, Fargo, ND US
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| 20120065299 | Reactive graphtic carbon nanofiber reinforced polymeric composites - Composites comprising at least one graphite-carbon nanofiber (GCNF) and a polymer phase covalently linked to a surface thereof. | 03-15-2012 |
William J.s. Zhong, Stamford, CT US
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| 20090101831 | NEUTRON DETECTION - In some embodiments, an electron multiplier includes a neutron-sensitive composition having, in weight percent, approximately 30% to approximately 60% silicon oxide, approximately 20% to approximately 60% lead oxide, and approximately 1% to approximately 15% boron-10 enriched boron oxide. The composition is capable of interacting with neutrons to form an electron cascade. The electron multiplier can be in the form of a microchannel plate, a microfiber plate, or a microsphere plate. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100123085 | Neutron Detection and Collimation - A device includes a neutron-sensitive composition. The composition includes, in weight percent, a non-zero amount of aluminum oxide (e.g., approximately 1% to approximately 3.5% aluminum oxide), greater than 12% (e.g., approximately 12% to approximately 17%) boron oxide, greater than approximately 60% silicon oxide (e.g., approximately 62% to approximately 68% silicon oxide), and a non-zero amount of sodium oxide (e.g., approximately 10% to approximately 14% sodium oxide). The device is capable of interacting with neutrons to form an electron cascade. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20110133097 | Neutron Detection - An electron multiplier includes a neutron-sensitive composition having silicon oxide, lead oxide, boron-10 enriched boron oxide, and yttrium oxide. The composition is capable of interacting with neutrons to form an electron cascade. The electron multiplier can be in the form of a microchannel plate, a microfiber plate, or a microsphere plate. | 06-09-2011 |
Xiaodong Zhong, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20110133736 | Coherent Signal Acquisition System for MR Imaging and Spectroscopy - A system processes an MR dataset to provide an MR signal generated by a group of protons having substantially the same proton spin precession angle. The system includes a computation processor for determining phase angles of RF pulses for use in acquiring MR signal data of a desired coherence pathway in response to, predetermined data indicating a number of coherence pathways in multiple MR datasets to be acquired, predetermined information indicating different types of MR signals present in the multiple MR datasets to be acquired and at least one phase equation selected in response to a corresponding at least one type of the types of MR signals present in the MR datasets to be acquired. The number of coherence pathways represents a corresponding number of groups of protons having substantially the same proton spin precession angle. An RF signal generator generates RF pulses for acquiring multiple MR datasets including MR signal data of the desired coherence pathway using the determined phase angles. An MR imaging device performs multiple MR scans to provide the multiple MR datasets using the generated RF pulses. | 06-09-2011 |
Xiaofeng Zhong, Augusta, GA US
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| 20100166838 | Methods And Compositions For Modulating Keratinocyte Function - The disclosure is generally directed to methods and compositions for modulating keratinocyte function, more particularly, to compositions and methods for normalizing keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, compositions and methods for modulating levels of phosphatidylglycerol (PG) in keratinocyes, and compositions and methods for treating skin conditions by modulating keratinocyte proliferation. | 07-01-2010 |
Xiaotian Zhong, Edison, NJ US
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| 20080280313 | Coccidian Parasite Casein Kinase I as a Chemotherapeutic Target for Antiprotozoal Agents - Isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding coccidian casein kinase I, CKI, enzymes from the species | 11-13-2008 |
Xing-Fu Zhong, Rolla, MO US
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| 20080261145 | ALKALINE-RESISTANT NEGATIVE PHOTORESIST FOR SILICON WET-ETCH WITHOUT SILICON NITRIDE - New photoresists for use during the production of semiconductor and MEMS devices are provided. The primer layer preferably comprises a silane dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. The photoresist layer includes a first polymer prepared from a styrene and an acrylonitrile, and a second polymer comprising epoxy-containing monomers (and preferably phenolic-containing monomers). The photoresist layer comprises a photoacid generator, and is preferably negative-acting. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090270299 | Composition for removing protective layer in fabrication of MEMS and method for removing same - There is provided a composition that can effectively remove a protective coating and a primer coating that have a resistance to etching solutions and are rendered unnecessary after wet-etching treatment in MEMS fabrication processes, and a method for removing the protective layer. The composition contains (A) at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of amides, lactones, pyrrolidones and ketones, (B) water, and (C) a fluoride, in an amount of 80.00 to 99.90 mass %, 0.05 to 12.00 mass %, and 0.05 to 8.00 mass %, respectively. The composition may further contain (D) phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid or phosphinic acid in an amount over 0 mass part to 5.5 mass parts, or (E) an organic amine in an amount over 0 mass part to 45 mass parts, based on 100 mass parts of the composition. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270300 | Composition for removing protective layer in fabrication of mems and method for removing same - There is provided a composition that can effectively remove a protective coating and a primer coating that have a resistance to etching solutions and are rendered unnecessary after wet-etching treatment in MEMS fabrication processes, and a method for removing the protective layer. The composition contains (A) at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of amides, lactones, pyrrolidones and ketones, (B) water, and (C) a fluoride, in an amount of 80.00 to 99.90 mass %, 0.05 to 12.00 mass %, and 0.05 to 8.00 mass %, respectively. The composition may further contain (D) phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid or phosphinic acid in an amount over 0 mass part to 5.5 mass parts, or (E) an organic amine in an amount over 0 mass part to 45 mass parts, based on 100 mass parts of the composition. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110171478 | ACID-ETCH RESISTANT, PROTECTIVE COATINGS - New compositions and methods of using those compositions as protective layers during the production of semiconductor and MEMS devices are provided. The compositions comprise a cycloolefin copolymer dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system, and can be used to form layers that protect a substrate during acid etching and other processing and handling. The protective layer can be photosensitive or non-photosensitive, and can be used with or without a primer layer beneath the protective layer. Preferred primer layers comprise a basic polymer in a solvent system. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120034437 | MULTIPLE BONDING LAYERS FOR THIN-WAFER HANDLING - Multiple bonding layer schemes that temporarily join semiconductor substrates are provided. In the inventive bonding scheme, at least one of the layers is directly in contact with the semiconductor substrate and at least two layers within the scheme are in direct contact with one another. The present invention provides several processing options as the different layers within the multilayer structure perform specific functions. More importantly, it will improve performance of the thin-wafer handling solution by providing higher thermal stability, greater compatibility with harsh backside processing steps, protection of bumps on the front side of the wafer by encapsulation, lower stress in the debonding step, and fewer defects on the front side. | 02-09-2012 |
Xuejun Zhong, Cary, NC US
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| 20100100983 | TRUNCATION OF THE C-TERMINAL END OF ALPHA-AMYLASE - The present invention is directed to C-terminal truncated α-amylase polypeptides, nucleic acid sequences encoding the truncated α-amylase polypeptides, and methods of using the same. Further provided are expression cassettes, plants and plant parts expressing the nucleic acid sequence encoding the truncated α-amylase. Expression of the truncated α-amylase in a plant cell results in enhanced accumulation of biologically-active α-amylase, or enhanced secretion of the α-amylase from the plant cell, compared to the accumulation or secretion of a full length α-amylase. | 04-22-2010 |
Xuejun Zhong, Durham, NC US
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| 20100240082 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MEASURING POLYSACCHARIDE-HYDROLYZING ENZYMES - Methods are disclosed for detecting and measuring polysaccharide-hydrolyzing enzyme activity or concentration by partial hydrolysis using a pre-determined, yet short, incubation time and a pre-determined temperature. The resulting reaction mixture has unique chemical (i.e., reaction products) and physical (i.e., viscosity) properties that can be used to detect or measure the polysaccharide-hydrolyzing enzyme activity or concentration. | 09-23-2010 |
Yong-Ping Zhong, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20090012179 | Use of Tyrphostins to Stimulate Neurite Outgrowth - Disclosed herein are several methods for promoting nerve regeneration. The methods include administering at least one tyrphostin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In one non-limiting example, the tyrphostin is tyrphostin A9. These methods can be used to promote nerve growth in the central or peripheral nervous system. The methods are of use in treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, or in treating the transaction of a partial or complete transaction of a nerve in the peripheral or central nervous system. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100303934 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NERVE REGENERATION - A method of promoting nerve regeneration in a subject that includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that includes at least one therapeutically-active extract fraction of | 12-02-2010 |
Zhaohui Zhong, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20120007046 | CARBON NANOTUBE HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAICS - Systems, methods and devices for the efficient photocurrent generation in single- or multi-walled carbon nanotubes, which includes (SWNTs)/poly [3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl] (P3HT) hybrid photovoltaics, and exhibit the following features: photocurrent measurement at individual SWNT/P3HT heterojunctions indicate that both semiconducting (s-) and metallic (m-) SWNTs function as excellent hole acceptors; electrical transport and gate voltage dependent photocurrent indicate that P3HT p-dopes both s-SWNT and m-SWNT, and exciton dissociation is driven by a built-in voltage at the heterojunction. Some embodiments include a mm | 01-12-2012 |
Zhenshao Zhong, North Potomac, MD US
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| 20090081213 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH AUTOANTIBODY POSITIVE DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for use in treatment of patients with autoantibody positive disease. In a specific embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient that has an ANA titer of 1:80 or greater and/or greater than or equal to 30 IU/ml of anti-dsDNA antibodies in his/her blood plasma or serum comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an immunomodulatory agent, such as an antagonist of Neutrokine-alpha. Additionally provided is a method of reducing the frequency and/or quantity of corticosteroid administration to patients. In preferred embodiments, the patient has systemic lupus erythematosus. Methods for determining if a lupus patient is responding to medical treatment are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090081231 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH AUTOANTIBODY POSITIVE DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for use in treatment of patients with autoantibody positive disease. In a specific embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient that has an ANA titer of 1:80 or greater and/or greater than or equal to 30 IU/ml of anti-dsDNA antibodies in his/her blood plasma or serum comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an immunomodulatory agent, such as an antagonist of Neutrokine-alpha. Additionally provided is a method of reducing the frequency and/or quantity of corticosteroid administration to patients. In preferred embodiments, the patient has systemic lupus erythematosus. Methods for determining if a lupus patient is responding to medical treatment are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
Zhenshao Zhong, Potomac, MD US
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| 20090148462 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH AUTOANTIBODY POSITIVE DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for use in treatment of patients with autoantibody positive disease. In a specific embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient that has an ANA titer of 1:80 or greater and/or greater than or equal to 30 IU/ml of anti-dsDNA antibodies in his/her blood plasma or serum comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an immunomodulatory agent, such as an antagonist of Neutrokine-alpha. Additionally provided is a method of reducing the frequency and/or quantity of corticosteroid administration to patients. In preferred embodiments, the patient has systemic lupus erythematosus. Methods for determining if a lupus patient is responding to medical treatment are also provided. | 06-11-2009 |
Zhenyu Zhong, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20110162070 | MALWARE DETECTION VIA REPUTATION SYSTEM - A computer network device receives a digital file and extracts a plurality of high level features from the file. The plurality of high level features are evaluated using a classifier to determine whether the file is benign or malicious. The file is forwarded to a requesting computer if the file is determined to be benign, and blocked if the file is determined to be malicious. | 06-30-2011 |
Zhi Zhong, Charleston, SC US
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| 20120122870 | Treatment Of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury - Ischemia-reperfusion injury remains a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals who experience disruption of normal blood flow to one or more major organs. For example, there are no clinically proven strategies that prevent acute renal failure following cardiac surgery. The present invention provides a variety of methods for the treatment or prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury. In one aspect of the invention, a method for treating or preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury includes administering to a subject an effective amount of a sphingosine kinase inhibitor. Sphingosine kinase inhibitors are very effective in the protection against IR-induced acute renal failure and liver failure. Moreover, the effects occur very early after administration, requiring only a very short time of treatment. Toxicology studies with sphingosine kinase inhibitors demonstrate that they have low toxicity, even in long-term treatment. | 05-17-2012 |
Zhian Zhong, Louisville, KY US
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| 20090198383 | LOCATION DETERMINATION OF POWER SYSTEM DISTURBANCES BASED ON FREQUENCY RESPONSES OF THE SYSTEM - A system for detecting and locating a disturbance event within a power grid includes a series of frequency disturbance recorders (FDRs) taking measurements in the power grid at dispersed points of the power grid, an information management system, configured to receive data from the series of FDRs and analyze the received data and a communications network interconnecting the series of FDRs and the information management system. The information management system is configured to examine orders and patterns of receipt of frequency changes at the FDRs in the data caused by the disturbance event and to triangulate a location of the disturbance event based on the orders and patterns of receipt of the frequency changes. Example methods of detection and location of disturbance events are also described. | 08-06-2009 |
Zhimin Zhong, Strongsville, OH US
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| 20090004563 | SUBSTITUTED LITHIUM TITANATE SPINEL COMPOUND WITH IMPROVED ELECTRON CONDUCTIVITY AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Materials with improved electron conductivity for use in rechargeable lithium ion electrochemical cells include, but are not limited to, lithium titanate spinels of the formula Li | 01-01-2009 |
Zhong Zhong, Middleton, WI US
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| 20080248516 | Method for Using Division Arrested Cells in Screening Assays - Division arrested cells are used in screening assays to determine the effect of a substance of interest on the cells. The division arrested cells can be used in drug screening assays, signal transduction assays, and are especially useful in large scale, high throughput assays. | 10-09-2008 |
Zhong Zhong, Phillipsburg, NJ US
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| 20100203561 | METHOD FOR USING DIVISION ARRESTED CELLS IN SCREENING ASSAYS - Division arrested cells are used in screening assays to determine the effect of a substance of interest on the cells. The division arrested cells can be used in drug screening assays, signal transduction assays, and are especially useful in large scale, high throughput assays. | 08-12-2010 |