Patents by Inventor Hang Shi

Hang Shi 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).

  • Publication number: 20040197382
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197385
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197425
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of a individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197383
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197423
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of diary products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20020192264
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UPC2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20020132014
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20020098417
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrochemical cell having an electrolyte which comprises a solute, a solvent, and an additive. The additive is a dialkylamide. The dialkylamide lessens the extent of decomposition of the solute, which is a lithium salt. The ionic species of the lithium salt are thereby preserved. The additive also prevents damage to active material by absorbing excess charge energy below the breakdown potential of the active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Feng Gao, Jeremy Barker, Hang Shi, Tracy Kelley, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
  • Patent number: 6395431
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrochemical cell having an electrolyte which comprises a solute, a solvent, and an additive. The additive is a dialkylamide. The dialkylamide lessens the extent of decomposition of the solute, which is a lithium salt. The ionic species of the lithium salt are thereby preserved. The additive also prevents damage to active material by absorbing excess charge energy below the breakdown potential of the active material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Valence Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Gao, Jeremy Barker, Hang Shi, Tracy Kelley, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
  • Patent number: 6384087
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: University of Tennesseee Research Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Patent number: 5700298
    Abstract: Increasing the percentage of the 3R phase present in graphite reduces the first capacity loss of anodes employing the so modified graphite. Conversion of 2H phase graphite to 3R phase graphite can be achieved by grinding graphite. Non-aqueous solid electrochemical cells with improved performance can be fabricated by employing intercalation based carbon anodes comprising graphite with high percentage of 3R. When employed in an electrochemical cell, the first cycle capacity loss of only about 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Valence Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hang Shi, Jeremy Barker, Rene Koksbang