Patents by Inventor Terry Wu
Terry 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).
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Patent number: 11977874Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, an identity of a vehicle operator may be determined and a vehicle operator profile and/or operating data regarding autonomous operation features of the vehicle may be received after the vehicle operator opts into a rewards program and agrees to share their data. Autonomous operation and vehicle operator risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. Based upon the risk levels and/or comparison thereof, one or more autonomous operation features may be disengaged. A preparedness level of the vehicle operator to assume or reassume control of operating the vehicle is determined prior to disengagement. If satisfactory, an alert is presented to the vehicle operator prior to disengagement of the autonomous operation features.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Brian Mark Fields, Chien Che Huang, Mohamed A. Wazeer, Shawn C. Bennett, Steven C. Cielocha, Ronny S. Bryant, Stephen Kohaus, Terry Quakenbush, Richard A. Novak, Aaron Scott Chan, Craig M. Main, Weixin Wu, Torri Wollenschlager, Carol Marie Csanda, Stacey Gorsuch, Todd Binion
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Patent number: 11954482Abstract: According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be provided. With the customer's permission, an identity of a vehicle operator may be identified and a vehicle operator profile may be retrieved. Operating data regarding autonomous operation features operating the vehicle may be received from vehicle-mounted sensors. When a request to disable an autonomous feature is received, a risk level for the autonomous feature is determined and compared with a driver behavior setting for the autonomous feature stored in the vehicle operator profile. Based upon the risk level comparison, the autonomous vehicle retains control of vehicle or the autonomous feature is disengaged depending upon which is the safer driver—the autonomous vehicle or the vehicle human occupant. As a result, unsafe disengagement of self-driving functionality for autonomous vehicles may be alleviated.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Brian Mark Fields, Chien Che Huang, Mohamed A. Wazeer, Shawn C. Bennett, Steven Cielocha, Ronny S. Bryant, Stephen Kohaus, Terry Quakenbush, Richard A. Novak, Aaron Scott Chan, Craig M. Main, Weixin Wu, Torri Wollenschlager, Carol Marie Csanda, Stacey Gorsuch, Todd Binion
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Patent number: 11491215Abstract: Provided herein are antigenic combinations and related compositions, methods and systems for immunizing a host from an infection caused by Francisella bacterium. The antigenic combination comprises an antigenic polysaccharide component from a Francisella bacterium capable of triggering a humoral immune response in an individual, a protein antigen component from the Francisella bacterium capable of triggering a cellular immune response in the individual, and an adjuvant, the antigenic Francisella polysaccharide component, the Francisella protein antigen component and the adjuvant are in a suitable amount to immunize an individual against the Francisella bacterium.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignees: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOInventors: Nicholas Fischer, Amy Rasley, Terry Wu, Julie Lovchik
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Publication number: 20200108133Abstract: Provided herein are antigenic combinations and related compositions, methods and systems for immunizing a host from an infection caused by Francisella bacterium. The antigenic combination comprises an antigenic polysaccharide component from a Francisella bacterium capable of triggering a humoral immune response in an individual, a protein antigen component from the Francisella bacterium capable of triggering a cellular immune response in the individual, and an adjuvant, the antigenic Francisella polysaccharide component, the Francisella protein antigen component and the adjuvant are in a suitable amount to immunize an individual against the Francisella bacterium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Fischer, Amy Rasley, Terry Wu, Julie Lovchik
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Patent number: 10183068Abstract: This disclosure describes, generally, compositions and methods related to thermostable vaccine formulations, their storage, and their use. Generally, the thermostable vaccine formulations can be in the form of a dry powder. The dry powder formulations can increase the length of time that the vaccine remains viable under non-refrigerated, ambient temperature conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Pavan Muttil, Denis Wafula, Terry Wu, Nitesh Kunda, Dominique N. Price
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Publication number: 20170165375Abstract: The invention provides novel antibiotic protocells comprising mesoporous nanoparticles encapsulated within a lipid bi- or multilayer. The nanoparticles have pore sizes and surface chemistries that enable facile adsorption and intracellular presentation of antibiotics which are effective in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections, including F. tularensis, B. pseudomallei and P. aeruginosa-related infections. Related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Carlee Erin Ashley, Eric C. Carnes, Terry Wu, Linda A. Felton, Darryl Y. Sasaki
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Publication number: 20170112912Abstract: This disclosure describes, generally, compositions and methods related to thermostable vaccine formulations, their storage, and their use. Generally, the thermostable vaccine formulations can be in the form of a dry powder. The dry powder formulations can increase the length of time that the vaccine remains viable under non-refrigerated, ambient temperature conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Pavan MUTTIL, Denis WAFULA, Terry WU, Nitesh KUNDA, Dominique N. PRICE
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Patent number: 9074237Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of isotopically labeled citrulline for gnosing the presence or absence of a bacterial infection in the lungs of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: STC.UNMInventors: Graham Timmins, Terry Wu, Seong Won Choi
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Publication number: 20150125898Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of isotopically labeled citrulline for diagnosing the presence or absence of a bacterial infection in the lungs of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Graham Timmins, Terry Wu, Seong Won Choi
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Publication number: 20140212916Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of isotopically labeled citrulline for gnosing the presence or absence of a bacterial infection in the lungs of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Graham Timmins, Terry Wu, Seong Won Choi
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Patent number: 8367565Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate is provided. The method includes loading one or more substrates into a respective mobile chamber of one or more mobile chambers. The mobile chambers are movable on a first rail positioned adjacent to two or more process modules. Each mobile chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition. The respective mobile chamber is moved along the first rail. The respective mobile chamber is docked to a respective process module of the two or more process modules. At least one of the one or more substrates is conveyed from the respective mobile chamber to the respective process module.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Archers Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Ronald L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Publication number: 20130007796Abstract: A system for blocking access to programs includes a display device, an on-screen display (OSD) unit, a memory unit, and a filter unit. The OSD unit is operable to control the display device to display a main-rating menu having multiple main-rating options arranged in one dimension. At least one main-rating option is associated with a sub-rating menu that is displayed when the corresponding main-rating option is selected. The sub-rating menu has multiple sub-rating options arranged for display in the same dimension as the main-rating options. The memory unit stores information of which rating is intended to be blocked. The filter unit is to block or allow access to the programs based upon the stored information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: TOP VICTORY INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Brian CHEN, Terry WU
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Patent number: 8268734Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Archers Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Ronald L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Patent number: 8110511Abstract: A method of transferring one or more substrates between process modules or load lock stations while minimizing heat loss is provided. In some embodiments the method comprising the steps of: identifying a destination location D1 for a substrate S1 present at an initial processing location P1; if the destination location D1 is occupied with a substrate S2, maintaining the substrate S1 at the initial processing location P1; and if the destination location D1 is available, transferring the substrate S1 to the destination location D1. In accordance with additional embodiments, the method is carried out on a system for processing substrates which includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Archers Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Publication number: 20110217469Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate is provided. The method includes loading one or more substrates into a respective mobile chamber of one or more mobile chambers. The mobile chambers are movable on a first rail positioned adjacent to two or more process modules. Each mobile chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition. The respective mobile chamber is moved along the first rail. The respective mobile chamber is docked to a respective process module of the two or more process modules. At least one of the one or more substrates is conveyed from the respective mobile chamber to the respective process module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Ronald L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Publication number: 20110151119Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Ronald L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Patent number: 7897525Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Archers Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Ronald L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Publication number: 20100173439Abstract: A method of transferring one or more substrates between process modules or load lock stations while minimizing heat loss is provided. In some embodiments the method comprising the steps of: identifying a destination location D1 for a substrate S1 present at an initial processing location P1; if the destination location D1 is occupied with a substrate S2, maintaining the substrate S1 at the initial processing location P1; and if the destination location D1 is available, transferring the substrate S1 to the destination location D1. In accordance with additional embodiments, the method is carried out on a system for processing substrates which includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Tzy-Chung Terry WU, Simon Zhu, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Publication number: 20100167503Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Ronald L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang
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Publication number: 20100162955Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a system for processing substrates includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei, Alfred Mak, Rex Liu, Kon Park, Samuel S. Pak, Ying Tsong Loh, Tzy-Chung Terry Wu, Simon Zhu, Roland L. Rose, Gene Shin, Xiaoming Wang