Patents by Inventor Steven Wu

Steven Wu 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: 20120228800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a lavatory dispensing device useful for the delivery of at least one treatment composition, preferably a cleaning composition and/or a sanitizing composition to a sanitary appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser LLC.
    Inventors: Nevin Arora, Christopher King, Robert Zhong Lu, Tri Nguyen, Dana Pheiff, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 8236525
    Abstract: A method of producing biological products using bacteria with an inactivated ptsHI and wild type err and no added glucose transport activity and which consumes nearly all glucose in the media is described. The ?ptsHI bacteria produce large quantities of recombinant protein without producing significant amounts of acetate. The bacteria grow well on standard LB broth without additional supplementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Ka-Yiu San, George N. Bennett, Thomas Bryce Causey, Matthew Sing Wong, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20120042877
    Abstract: An air purifier air outlet structure includes one or a number of air outlets located on the housing of an air purifier adjacent to the air output port of the air purifier, a shutting device fastened to the housing of the air purifier to block the air output port for enabling purified air to pass out of the air purifier through the air outlet and a breathing tube having its one end connected to the air outlet(s) and its other end terminating in a respiratory device for enabling a user to breathe in purified air from the air purifier through the breathing tube so that the air purifier can be used in an office, house, car, factory, hospital or any other place as a personal air purifier to provide purified air for breathing by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Fu-Chi WU, Steven WU
  • Publication number: 20120005749
    Abstract: A method for dynamically updating a model is described. The method includes accessing a model that specifies expected characteristics for a transaction. The model includes variables associated with fraud. The method also includes receiving at least one value for each of the variables while monitoring transactions, and updating a distribution of values for each variable based on the received value. The received value is compared with the updated distribution to determine a deviation from a threshold value associated with a percentile of the updated distribution that is indicative of fraud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Scott M. Zoldi, Steven Wu, Fei Chen
  • Patent number: 8051503
    Abstract: A device useful for the delivery of a treatment composition, and a fragrancing effect to a sanitary appliance, especially a toilet bowl, the device (10) comprising a dispenser body (200) comprising a body cavity (27) for the treatment composition; at least one inlet (28) and at least one outlet (28); at least one fragrance cavity (31,32); and a hanger (42)for hanging the device upon a portion of a sanitary appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLC
    Inventors: Lamson Nguyen, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 8027439
    Abstract: A method for dynamically updating a model is described. The method includes accessing a model that specifies expected characteristics for a transaction. The model includes variables associated with fraud. The method also includes receiving at least one value for each of the variables while monitoring transactions, and updating a distribution of values for each variable based on the received value. The received value is compared with the updated distribution to determine a deviation from a threshold value associated with a percentile of the updated distribution that is indicative of fraud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Fair Isaac Corporation
    Inventors: Scott M. Zoldi, Steven Wu, Fei Chen
  • Publication number: 20110172692
    Abstract: A ring device is integrated externally onto and around a regular hemodialysis arterio-venous graft conduit. The ring device is adjustable to reduce or to normalize (by rebounding) the diameter of the graft, and eventually to change blood flow through the graft. This ring device is designed such that it can be scaled up or down to change its diameter, and simultaneously the diameter of the associated graft prior to and even after its implantation into a patient's arm or leg. Since a hemodialysis arterio-venous graft is usually implanted superficially underneath skin, the device and its adjustable parts can be electively or urgently located and operated from outside by touching and pushing the skin, subcutaneous tissues and the device without a surgical incision. The ring device can be located anywhere within the graft and can function with a single ring or as a set of multiple rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20110126828
    Abstract: This invention relates to a personal air purifier having a housing with a filtering-and-purifying unit, a fan and an air-velocity-controlling unit therein. Under the control of the air-velocity-controlling unit, the fan can draw air through an air inlet into the housing and supply it via the filtering-and-purifying unit and a vent hole to the user, with comfortable air pressure and the filtering-and-purifying unit can purify most of the harmful substances from the air, making the air well purified. The vent hole is formed in the housing and connected with a duct that is extending to the user's nostril to supply the well purified air to the user. The personal air purifier is able to be carried on the shoulder or belt of the user anywhere, and is able to be activated by the solar energy when it is used outdoors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Fu-Chi Wu, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20110113963
    Abstract: A high-performance labyrinth type air treatment apparatus includes a positively (negatively) charged dust collector mounted in an air passage inside a shell, the positively (negatively) charged dust collector having positively (negatively) charged dust collecting panels arranged in such a manner that a labyrinth-like detoured air path is defined through the positively (negatively) charged dust collector, an air ionization control means having discharge/emitting terminals arranged in the labyrinth-like detoured air path, and an electric fan for causing flowing of air through the positively (negatively) charged dust collector so that negatively (positively) charged heteroparticles carried in currents of air flowing through the labyrinth-like detoured air path are forced, to strike repeatly against the positively (negatively) charged dust collecting panels and then effectively adhered to the positively (negatively) charged dust collecting panels, achieving extremely high air purification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Fu-Chi Wu, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20100235975
    Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which comprise at least one detersive surfactant, a film forming constituent, optionally a bleach constituent and one or more further optional constituents. The improved treatment blocks provide good detersive characteristics and further provide a film forming material which contacts the surfaces of the lavatory appliance, e.g., toilet, in which the block compositions are used. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Robert Zhong Lu, Dana Moseson, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20100196958
    Abstract: A method of producing biological products using bacteria with an inactivated ptsHI and wild type err and no added glucose transport activity and which consumes nearly all glucose in the media is described. The ?ptsHI bacteria produce large quantities of recombinant protein without producing significant amounts of acetate. The bacteria grow well on standard LB broth without additional supplementation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Rice University
    Inventors: Ka-Yiu San, George N. Bennett, Thomas Bryce Causey, Matthew Sing Wong, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20100146687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian King, Richard Koontz, Robert Zhong Lu, Tri Nguyen, Dana Moseson, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 7715560
    Abstract: A system is provided for hiding a data group in a wireless communication device, in which a predetermined data group is hidden according to a hiding request. The system for hiding a data group comprises an encryption module for receiving the hiding request and the predetermined groups in a memory in the wireless communication device and an access module. Next, the encryption module establishes mechanism for hiding a data group to hide the predetermined data group. The access module performs the mechanism for hiding a data group and decrypts a secret code encrypted by the encryption module when data in the predetermined data group is to be read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Inventec Appliances Corp.
    Inventors: Cheng-Shing Lai, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20090235443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cageless lavatory dispensing device comprising a hanger (10) and a compressed solid block (50). The hanger (10) has a hook end (20) for suspending the dispensing device to a sanitary-appliance, and the compressed solid block (50) comprises at least one chemical agent. A process for delivering a treatment composition to a sanitary appliance is also disclosed. Said process comprises the steps of: providing and suspending a cageless lavatory dispensing device within the sanitary appliance; periodically flushing water about the exterior of the compressed block to elute at least one chemical constituent to form a treatment composition with said water, which treatment composition provides cleaning and/or sanitizing and/or disinfecting benefit to the sanitary appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser, Inc,
    Inventors: Nevin Arora, Christopher Brian King, Robert Zhong Lu, Tri Nguyen, Dana Moseson, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 7511004
    Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Tri Nguyen, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 7455876
    Abstract: A patterned coating on a prosthesis, for example a stent, and a method for forming the coating are disclosed Additionally, an apparatus for forming the patterned coating is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Castro, Steven Wu, Kevin L. Woolbright, Kurt W. Scheinpflug, Syed F. A. Hossainy, Li Chen
  • Publication number: 20080269097
    Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Tri Nguyen, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20080237915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a lavatory dispensing device useful for the delivery of at least one treatment composition, preferably a cleaning composition and/or a sanitizing composition to a sanitary appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Nevin Arora, Christopher King, Robert Lu, Tri Nguyen, Dana Pheiff, Steven Wu
  • Publication number: 20080194448
    Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Tri Nguyen, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: D583902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Lamson Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller, Steven Wu, Diane Neiman