Patents by Inventor Mi Chen

Mi 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).

  • Publication number: 20120301127
    Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to acquire device information from film set devices used to film a media content event. An exemplary film production information acquisition device has at least a sensor device configured to sense an operation characteristic of a film set device, a film production information management system (IMS) communication interface configured to communicatively couple the film production information acquisition device to a film production information management system, and a processor system communicatively coupled to the film production IMS communication interface and the sensor device, and configured to process the sensed operation characteristic of the film set device into information that is communicated to the film production information management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Elliott, Nicholas Newell, Mi Chen
  • Publication number: 20120246679
    Abstract: Various mechanisms for initiating and/or executing a joint viewing session across a network are disclosed herein. A first user may provide an instruction to an entertainment device to send an invitation to a remote device corresponding to a second user, requesting that the second user participate in a joint viewing session of a programming event. A calendar event may be added to a calendar application at the entertainment and/or the remote device. In some embodiments, during the joint session, the programming event may be simultaneously presented at both the entertainment device and the remote device. A communications session may be established between the entertainment device and the remote device, and communications from the first user may be transmitted from the first entertainment device to the remote device for presentation to the second user during the joint viewing session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mi Chen
  • Publication number: 20120230651
    Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to retrieve at least a portion of a missed media content event. An exemplary embodiment detects an occurrence of a failed recording of at least a portion of a media content event of interest; transmits a notification of the detected occurrence of the failed recording of the at least the portion of the media content event of interest from a media device to a replacement content device; and receives, at the media device, at least a portion of missed media content corresponding to at least the portion of the media content event of interest that failed to record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mi Chen
  • Patent number: 8263588
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure: wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Beaton, Mi Chen, Timothy Richard Coon, Todd Ewing, Wanlong Jiang, Jinghua Yu, Willy Moree, Warren Wade, Liren Zhao, Yun-fei Zhu, Martin Rowbottom, Neil Ashweek
  • Publication number: 20120224834
    Abstract: In embodiments disclosed herein, television recording schedules are automatically adjusted in a digital video recording system. In at least one embodiment, the digital video recording system receives a first request to record a first program at the digital video recording system and a second recording request to record a second program at the digital video recording system. The system determines that there are insufficient resources to fulfill both the first and second recording requests. The system may set an open recording request for at least one of the first and second programs, which seeks additional scheduling data corresponding to at least one of the programs. Subsequent additional data may be received to fulfill the open recording request. In some embodiments, recording requests may be automatically rescheduled to more optimal recording times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mi Chen, Mark Templeman, Seth Byerley, Anthony Raymond Piro
  • Publication number: 20120197930
    Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to process production information related metadata content. An exemplary embodiment receives a user specification identifying at least one production information search parameter, searches production information metadata content associated with a media content event for instances of the user specified at least one production information search parameter, and generates a production information report configured to present information pertaining to the identified instances of the user specified at least one production information search parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.
    Inventors: Nicholas Newell, Mi Chen, David Elliott
  • Publication number: 20120122891
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure: wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Graham Beaton, Mi Chen, Timothy Richard Coon, Todd Ewing, Wanlong Jiang, Richard Lowe, Willy Moree, Nicole Smith, Warren Wade, Liren Zhao, Yun-Fei Zhu, Martin Rowbottom, Neil Ashweek
  • Patent number: 8119819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds (I), their prodrugs, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating certain metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by the inhibition of the enzyme malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, MCD). In particular, the invention relates to compounds and compositions and the methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, acidosis, cancers, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Thomas Arrhenius, Mi Chen, Jie Fei Cheng, Yujin Huang, Alex Michael Nadzan, Richard Julius Penuliar, David Mark Wallace, Lin Zhang, Gary D. Lopaschuk, Jason R. Dyck
  • Patent number: 8084614
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Beaton, Mi Chen, Timothy Richard Coon, Todd Ewing, Wanlong Jiang, Richard Lowe, Willy Moree, Nicole Smith, Warren Wade, Liren Zhao, Yun-fei Zhu, Martin Rowbottom, Neil Ashweek
  • Patent number: 8080665
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds as depicted by structure I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by MCD inhibition. The compounds disclosed in this invention are useful for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of diseases involving in malonyl-CoA regulated glucose/fatty acid metabolism pathway. In particular, these compounds and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are indicated in the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Mi Chen, Thomas Arrhenius, Mark E. Wilson, Gary D. Lopaschuk, Jason R. Dyck, Rossy Serafimov
  • Patent number: 7994318
    Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Thomas Arrhenius, David Wallace, Mi Chen, Sovouthy Tith, Hirotaka Kashiwagi, Yoshiyuki Ono, Yoshiaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20110065691
    Abstract: The invention includes a compound of formula I: wherein R1, Y, A, n, R4 and Z have any of the values described herein, as well as salts of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods that comprise the administration of such compounds. The compounds are inhibitors of PDE4 function and are useful for improving cognitive function and/or treating cognitive disorders or impairment, traumatic and/or ischemic injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system and/or psychiatric disorders in animals, especially humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Alan P. Kaplan, Terence P. Keenan, Michael I. Weinhouse, Mark E. Wilson, Andrew K. Lindstrom, William C. Ripka, Mi Chen
  • Patent number: 7872142
    Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having antiimmunoinflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Thomas Arrhenius, David Wallace, Mi Chen, Sovouthy Tith, Hirotaka Kashiwagi, Yoshiyuki Ono, Yoshiaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20100197917
    Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Thomas Arrhenius, David Wallace, Mi Chen, Sovouthy Tith, Hirotaka Kashiwagi, Yoshiyuki Ono, Yoshiaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20100184741
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure: wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Neil Ashweek, Mi Chen, Timothy Richard Coon, Todd Ewing, Wanlong Jiang, Willy Moree, Martin Rowbottom, Warren Wade, Liren Zhao, Yun-fei Zhu, Jinghua Yu, Graham Beaton
  • Publication number: 20100174076
    Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Thomas Arrhenius, David Wallace, Mi Chen, Sovouthy Tith, Hirotaka Kashiwagi, Yoshiyuki Ono, Yoshiaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20100152207
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Graham Beaton, Mi Chen, Timothy Richard Coon, Todd Ewing, Wanlong Jiang, Willy Moree, Martin Rowbottom, Warren Wade, Liren Zhao, Richard Lowe, Nicole Smith, Neil Ashweek, Yun-Fei Zhu
  • Patent number: 7709664
    Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having anti immunoinflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Thomas Arrhenius, David Wallace, Mi Chen, Sovouthy Tith, Hirotaka Kashiwagi, Yoshiyuki Ono, Yoshiaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20100016259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds (I), their prodrugs, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating certain metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by the inhibition of the enzyme malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, MCD). In particular, the invention relates to compounds and compositions and the methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, acidosis, cancers, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Arrhenius, Mi Chen, Jie Fei Cheng, Yujin Huang, Alex Michael Nadzan, Richard Julius Penuliar, David Mark Wallace, Lin Zhang, Gary D. Lopaschuk, Jason R. Dyck
  • Publication number: 20090124660
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds as depicted by structure I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by MCD inhibition. The compounds disclosed in this invention are useful for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of diseases involving in malonyl-CoA regulated glucose/fatty acid metabolism pathway. In particular, these compounds and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are indicated in the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Jie Fei Cheng, Mi Chen, Thomas Arrhenius, Mark E. Wilson, Gary D. Lopaschuk, Jason R. Dyck, Rossy Serafimov