Patents by Inventor Frank Chen

Frank Chen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8404308
    Abstract: An improved process for manufacture of polymer coated composite substrates is described. a coated composite substrate is prepared in the press by applying a layer of a primer coating composition to the surface of a compressible mat comprising fibers and/or particles and a resin binder. The primer coating composition is formulated preferably as a fast setting polymer latex capable of forming a chemically crosslinked polymer matrix when applied to the surface of a compressible mat. a thermosetting top coat composition can be applied directly over the wet primer coating composition before heat-processing the mat to improve surface quality and release characteristics. Compressing and heating the coated mat produces a primed composite substrate directly out of the press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Greg Muselman, Travis W. Idol, David H. Nowack
  • Patent number: 8402207
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes memory devices and systems having memory cells, as well as methods for operating the memory cells. One or more methods for operating memory cells includes determining age information for a portion of the memory cells and communicating a command set for the portion of the memory cells, the command set including the age information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 8361932
    Abstract: This invention pertains to the in vitro detection of proteases using a single peptide-conjugate nanocrescent surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) probes with at least nanomolar sensitivity. The probe enables detection of proteolytic activity in extremely small volume and at low concentration. In certain embodiments the probes comprise an indicator for the detection of an active protease, where the indicator comprises a nanocrescent attached to a peptide, where said peptide comprises a recognition site for the protease and a Raman tag attached to the peptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Gang L. Liu, Jonathan A. Ellman, Luke P. Lee, Fanqing Frank Chen
  • Publication number: 20130013817
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, devices, modules, and systems for operating semiconductor memory. One method embodiment includes determining a status of a page of memory cells without using input/output (I/O) circuitry, and outputting the status through the I/O circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Zhao Wei, Yuan Rong
  • Publication number: 20120309871
    Abstract: A composition of a base for an umbrella includes 0-45 wt % of a polyresin, 15-75% of cement, 3-5 wt % of water, 3-10 wt % of fiberglass, 7-20 wt % of rocks, 5-15 wt % of sand, and 5-10 wt % of an intensifier. The base meets the requirements of weight and stable support. The base avoids rusting. The base can be coated with a layer of paint, allowing easy processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: FRANK CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120269721
    Abstract: This invention provides targeted nanoclusters comprising multiple polyvalent nanoparticle core units or nanoscaffolds, each nanoparticle core unit attached to multiple targeting moieties and multiple detectable moieties. The nanoclusters find use in a broad range of analytical assays, diagnostic assays and as targeted therapeutics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Kevin C. Weng, Fanqing Frank Chen, Joe W. Gray
  • Patent number: 8279682
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, devices, modules, and systems for operating semiconductor memory. One method embodiment includes determining a status of a page of memory cells without using input/output (I/O) circuitry, and outputting the status through the I/O circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Zhao Wei, Yuan Rong
  • Publication number: 20120239890
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes memory devices and systems having memory cells, as well as methods for operating the memory cells. One or more methods for operating memory cells includes determining age information for a portion of the memory cells and communicating a command set for the portion of the memory cells, the command set including the age information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Liang (Leo) Chen
  • Publication number: 20120154087
    Abstract: An isolation transformer including a magnetic element, a plurality of conductive elements and an insulative casing is disclosed. The magnetic element is accommodated in the insulative casing. The conductive elements are fastened in a pair of walls of the insulative casing. Each of the conductive elements has a plate, one end of which is divided into a first contact portion and a second contact portion. The second contact portion is further bent and in association with the first contact portion to form a slot for being passed through by a wire of the magnetic element. Thus the wire can be clipped by the two contact portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Chen
  • Patent number: 8195899
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes memory devices and systems having memory cells, as well as methods for operating the memory cells. One or more methods for operating memory cells includes determining age information for a portion of the memory cells and communicating a command set for the portion of the memory cells, the command set including the age information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Liang (Leo) Chen
  • Publication number: 20120004897
    Abstract: An operation training simulation apparatus for a computer numerical control (CNC) machine includes a CNC casing assembly, a control panel device for inputting control and operation commands, a software simulator connected with the simulated control panel displayer, and a simulation displayer electrically connected to the software simulator. The casing assembly includes a CNC frame body. The control panel device is mounted on the casing assembly and has a realistic function control panel interface and a realistic operation control panel interface. The software simulator generates machining and operation simulations based on the inputted control and operation commands through the control panel device, and the simulation displayer visualizes the machining and operation simulations generated by the software simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: REN AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Frank Chen
  • Publication number: 20110297894
    Abstract: Perovskite materials of the general formula SrCeO3 and BaCeO3 are provided having improved conductivity while maintaining an original ratio of chemical constituents, by altering the microstructure of the material. A process of making Pervoskite materials is also provided in which wet chemical techniques are used to fabricate nanocrystalline ceramic materials which have improved grain size and allow lower temperature densification than is obtainable with conventional solid-state reaction processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Kyle S. Brinkman, Paul S. Korinko, Elise B. Fox, Frank Chen
  • Publication number: 20110235418
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, devices, modules, and systems for operating semiconductor memory. One method embodiment includes determining a status of a page of memory cells without using input/output (I/O) circuitry, and outputting the status through the I/O circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Zhao Wei, Yuan Rong
  • Publication number: 20110199264
    Abstract: Present invention uses conductive ink to print blinds style conductor group onto a flat dielectric substrate to form a TV or radio antenna. The antenna reception area is formed by printed blinds style conductor groups connected by a conductor collector printed across, and a hole near one side of said conductor collector, allowing users to connect either 75? coaxial cable to the TV connector or 300? twin lead wire to the radio terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Chen
  • Patent number: 7969782
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, devices, modules, and systems for operating semiconductor memory. One method embodiment includes determining a status of a page of memory cells without using input/output (I/O) circuitry, and outputting the status through the I/O circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Zhao Wei, Yuan Rong
  • Publication number: 20110139359
    Abstract: An improved process for manufacture of polymer coated composite substrates is described. a coated composite substrate is prepared in the press by applying a layer of a primer coating composition to the surface of a compressible mat comprising fibers and/or particles and a resin binder. The primer coating composition is formulated preferably as a fast setting polymer latex capable of forming a chemically crosslinked polymer matrix when applied to the surface of a compressible mat. a thermosetting top coat composition can be applied directly over the wet primer coating composition before heat-processing the mat to improve surface quality and release characteristics. Compressing and heating the coated mat produces a primed composite substrate directly out of the press.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Greg Muselman, Travis W. Idol, David H. Nowak
  • Publication number: 20110117292
    Abstract: A method including applying a coating composition on a substrate to form a coating, wherein the coating has a first surface roughness; transferring a pattern to the coating to form a patterned coating, wherein the patterned coating has a second surface roughness different from the first surface roughness; and curing the patterned coating to form a cured coating with a desired level of gloss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Shaobing Wu, Frank Chen, George Teng
  • Patent number: 7919148
    Abstract: An improved process for manufacture of polymer coated composite substrates is described. A coated composite substrate is prepared in the press by applying a layer of a primer coating composition to the surface of a compressible mat comprising fibers and/or particles and a resin binder. The primer coating composition is formulated preferably as a fast setting polymer latex capable of forming a chemically crosslinked polymer matrix when applied to the surface of a compressible mat. A thermosetting top coat composition can be applied directly over the primer coating composition before heat-processing the mat to improve surface quality and release characteristics. Compressing and heating the coated mat produces a finished composite substrate directly out of the press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Chen, Greg Muselman, Travis W. Idol, David H. Nowak
  • Publication number: 20110058164
    Abstract: A nanoplasmonic resonator (NPR) comprising a metallic nanodisk with alternating shielding layer(s), having a tagged biomolecule conjugated or tethered to the surface of the nanoplasmonic resonator for highly sensitive measurement of enzymatic activity. NPRs enhance Raman signals in a highly reproducible manner, enabling fast detection of protease and enzyme activity, such as Prostate Specific Antigen (paPSA), in real-time, at picomolar sensitivity levels. Experiments on extracellular fluid (ECF) from paPSA-positive cells demonstrate specific detection in a complex bio-fluid background in real-time single-step detection in very small sample volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Xiang Zhang, Jonathan A. Ellman, Fanqing Frank Chen, Cheng Sun, Kai-Hang Su, Qi-Huo Wei
  • Publication number: 20110046018
    Abstract: This invention provides novel compositions and methods for the detection, and/or quantification, of the presence and/or activity of one or more kinases and/or phosphatases. In certain embodiments this invention a device for the detection of kinase and/or phosphatase activity where the device comprises a Raman active surface comprising features that enhance Raman scattering having attached thereto a plurality of kinase and/or phosphatase substrate molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Fanqing Frank Chen, Gang L. Liu, Jonathan A. Ellman