Patents by Inventor Zhong Xie
Zhong Xie 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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Publication number: 20240107760Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes channel structures in a first region, word line pick-up structures in a dielectric portion of a second region, and word lines each extending in the first region and a conductive portion of the second region. The first region and the second region are arranged in a first direction. The dielectric portion and the conductive portion of the second region are arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The word lines are discontinuous in the dielectric portion of the second region and are electrically connected to the word line pick-up structures, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Di Wang, Zhong Zhang, Wenxi Zhou, Zhiliang Xia, Zongliang Huo, Wei Xie
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Publication number: 20240107761Abstract: In certain aspects, a method for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory device is disclosed. A stack structure including interleaved first dielectric layers and second dielectric layers is formed. Channel structures extending through the first dielectric layers and the second dielectric layers in a first region of the stack structure are formed. All the second dielectric layers in the first region and parts of the second dielectric layers in a second region of the stack structure are replaced with conductive layers. Word line pick-up structures extending through the first dielectric layers and remainders of the second dielectric layers in the second region of the stack structure are formed at different depths, such that the word line pick-up structures are electrically connected to the conductive layers, respectively, in the second region of the stack structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Di Wang, Zhong Zhang, Wenxi Zhou, Zhiliang Xia, Zongliang Huo, Wei Xie
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Patent number: 11873246Abstract: A pseudo-reference electrode comprising a pseudo-reference glass material backed by a silver conductor comprising silver metal, wherein the pseudo-reference glass material is a chalcogenide glass comprising a silver chalcogenide Ag2Ch, wherein Ch denotes a chalcogen, or a halide glass comprising a silver halide and at least one glass-forming oxide of a metal or a metalloid, a mixture of two or more of these glasses, or a composite of at least one of these glasses. This pseudo-reference electrode can be used in ion-selective electrode (ISE) sensors and ion-selective field effect transistors (ISFETs).Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventors: Eben Dy, Wei Qu, Zhong Xie, Jun Shen, Kidus Y Tufa
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Publication number: 20220332631Abstract: A pseudo-reference electrode comprising a pseudo-reference glass material backed by a silver conductor comprising silver metal, wherein the pseudo-reference glass material is a chalcogenide glass comprising a silver chalcogenide Ag2Ch, wherein Ch denotes a chalcogen, or a halide glass comprising a silver halide and at least one glass-forming oxide of a metal or a metalloid, a mixture of two or more of these glasses, or a composite of at least one of these glasses. This pseudo-reference electrode can be used in ion-selective electrode (ISE) sensors and ion-selective field effect transistors (ISFETs).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Eben DY, Wei QU, Zhong XIE, Jun SHEN, Kidus Y TUFA
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Publication number: 20220094828Abstract: An aperture diaphragm cover, a camera assembly, and an electronic device are provided by the present disclosure, wherein the camera assembly includes a camera module and an aperture diaphragm cover, the aperture diaphragm cover includes a connecting part and a functional part that are in an integrated structure, the connecting part is configured to be connected to the camera module, the functional part is disposed correspondingly to a lens of the camera module, a through hole is defined in the functional part, and the through hole is configured to be a light incident hole of the lens of the camera module. With the above structure, the aperture diaphragm cover is separated from the camera module, and becoming two individual components, thereby reducing the size of the lens of the camera module and reducing the black edge of the electronic device, thus the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Yi WEI, Haiyu ZHANG, Zhong XIE
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Publication number: 20220094827Abstract: The present application provides a cover assembly, a display device, and electronic equipment thereof. The electronic equipment comprises a transparent cover, an aperture structure, and a camera module. The transparent cover comprises a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other; the diaphragm structure is disposed on the first surface of the transparent cover, and the diaphragm structure is provided with a light through hole; the camera module and the diaphragm are disposed on the same side of the transparent cover, the diaphragm structure is used for limiting the range of light entering the camera module, and the light enters the camera module through the transparent cover plate and the light through hole successively. The electronic equipment in the embodiment has the characteristics of small screen black border width and high screen-to-body ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Yi WEI, Haiyu ZHANG, Zhong XIE
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Patent number: 10670227Abstract: A downlight fixture includes an optic housing, a light-emitting diode (LED) array, and a lens-less reflector. The LED array emits directional light rays in a downward direction towards an illuminated target. The reflector is mounted within the optic housing and adjacent to the LED array. The reflector has a hyperbolic wall continuously extending between a narrow neck and a wide bell. The light rays are spread into a light beam within the reflector upon making contact solely with the hyperbolic wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Charles Jeffrey Spencer, Zhong Xie, Tony Geralds
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Patent number: 10544913Abstract: A LED light fixture includes an LED assembly that emits light when energized through an electrical path. An inner optic is positioned to receive the light. The inner optic comprises a lens that emits the light from the inner optic with a wide beam angle. A reflector is positioned to receive the light emitted from the inner optic. An inner reflector is positioned to asymmetrically reflect the light from the inner optic relative to the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Dave Goelz, John Andre Adams, Zhong Xie
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Publication number: 20180356049Abstract: A LED light fixture includes an LED assembly that emits light when energized through an electrical path. An inner optic is positioned to receive the light. The inner optic comprises a lens that emits the light from the inner optic with a wide beam angle. A reflector is positioned to receive the light emitted from the inner optic. An inner reflector is positioned to asymmetrically reflect the light from the inner optic relative to the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Dave Goelz, John Andre Adams, Zhong Xie
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Patent number: 9987242Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of levodopa-induced dyskinesias (LID). In particular, M4 muscarinic receptor (M4R) positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) are administered to reduce dyskinetic behavior.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Dalton James Surmeier, Weixing Shen, Zhong Xie
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Publication number: 20160354330Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of levodopa-induced dyskinesias (LID). In particular, M4 muscarinic receptor (M4R) positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) are administered to reduce dyskinetic behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Dalton James Surmeier, Weixing Shen, Zhong Xie
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Publication number: 20160245483Abstract: A downlight fixture includes an optic housing, a light-emitting diode (LED) array, and a lens-less reflector. The LED array emits directional light rays in a downward direction towards an illuminated target. The reflector is mounted within the optic housing and adjacent to the LED array. The reflector has a hyperbolic wall continuously extending between a narrow neck and a wide bell. The light rays are spread into a light beam within the reflector upon making contact solely with the hyperbolic wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: CHARLES JEFFREY SPENCER, Zhong Xie, Tony Geralds
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Publication number: 20140063792Abstract: A downlight fixture includes an optic housing, a light-emitting diode (LED) array, and a lens-less reflector. The LED array emits directional light rays in a downward direction towards an illuminated target. The reflector is mounted within the optic housing and adjacent to the LED array. The reflector has a hyperbolic wall continuously extending between a narrow neck and a wide bell. The light rays are spread into a light beam within the reflector upon making contact solely with the hyperbolic wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Juno Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Charles Jeffrey Spencer, Zhong Xie, Tony Geralds
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Patent number: 7393440Abstract: The present invention provides a system for generating hydrogen gas in an aqueous solution based electrolytic or galvanic cell wherein the cathode is made from aluminum or an aluminum alloy. In a preferred arrangement the cell is a galvanic cell and cathode is made from aluminum or aluminum alloy and the anode is made from magnesium or magnesium alloy.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Debabrata Ghosh, Asoke Chandra Das Chaklader, Zhaolin Tang, Zhong Xie
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Publication number: 20060249393Abstract: The present invention provides a system for generating hydrogen gas in an aqueous solution based electrolytic or galvanic cell wherein the cathode is made form aluminum or an aluminum alloy. In a preferred arrangement the cell is a galvanic cell and cathode is made from aluminum or aluminum alloy and the anode is made from magnesium or magnesium alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Debabrata Ghosh, Asoke Chaklader, Zhaolin Tang, Zhong Xie
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Publication number: 20060083830Abstract: A food additive composition comprising ?-polylysine in higher than normal concentrations and optionally in combination with an acidic adjuvant. The acidic adjuvant may be a low pH solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA-complexes (“AGIIS”), a highly acidic metalated organic acid (“HAMO”), or a highly acidic metalated mixture of inorganic acids (“HAMMIA”). The food additive composition is an effective bacteriostatic preservative against pathogenic microorganisms which may be present in food products. Blending food products such as ground meats and flour-based products with the food additive with or without an acidic adjuvant causes a reduction in the number of detectable microbes for an extended period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Mionix CorporationInventors: Maurice Kemp, Zhong Xie
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Publication number: 20050233009Abstract: An acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”), its preparation and its uses. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasic acid (such as calcium sulfate), or a mixture of the two Group IIA compounds, followed by removing the solid formed. The various uses include cleaning, food production, decontamination, bioremediation, agricultural application, medical application, and detoxification of substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicants: Morningstar Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Kemp, Robert Lalum, Zhong Xie, Michael Cunha, Robert Carpenter, Zhang Shu, Yao Yu, David Lewis
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Publication number: 20050226972Abstract: An acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”), its preparation and its uses. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasic acid (such as calcium sulfate), or a mixture of the two Group IIA compounds, followed by removing the solid formed. The various uses include cleaning, food production, decontamination, bioremediation, agricultural application, medical application, and detoxification of substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicants: Morningstar Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Kemp, Robert Lalum, Zhong Xie, Michael Cunha, Robert Carpenter, Zhang Shu, Yao Yu, David Lewis
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Publication number: 20050215458Abstract: A cleaning and sanitizing wipe, comprising a porous or absorbent sheet which has been infused with a cleaning and antimicrobial composition. The cleaning and antimicrobial composition contains a phenolic antimicrobial agent, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, and water. Optionally, the cleaning and antimicrobial composition used in the wipes may contain a preservative, fragrance, and additional moisturizers. The pH of the cleaning and sanitizing wipes is preferably about 5.3 to about 6.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: Mionix CorporationInventors: Robert Lalum, Asia Kogan, Zhong Xie, Yu Yao, Gary Robinson
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Publication number: 20050186281Abstract: A surfactant-free, alcohol-free, water based antimicrobial composition comprising a dissolved phenolic antimicrobial agent, such as chloroxylenol (“PCMX”), and with a pH range between 5.5 to 6.5. The dissolved phenolic antimicrobial agent is able to achieve a high level of antimicrobial activity despite being present at a low percent concentration. Other ingredients include a glycol, glycerin, a neutralizing agent, a preservative, an acrylic polymer, a polysaccharide polymer, and deionized water. Optional ingredients include fragrance, additional moisturizers, and a pH adjuster. The process for formulating the antimicrobial composition utilizes an anhydrous water soluble solvent complex to dissolve the phenolic antimicrobial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Mionix CorporationInventors: Robert Lalum, Asia Kogan, Zhong Xie, Yu Yao, Gary Robinson