Patents Assigned to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Enhanced Selective Cellular Stimulation by Ultrasound
    Publication number: 20200069801
    Abstract: There is provided a method of sensitising a eukaryotic cell to ultrasound stimulation, said method comprising increasing the mechano-sensitivity of a transmembrane ion channel of the cell to ultrasound by introducing a plurality of entire exogenous gas vesicles proximal to the surface of the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Lei SUN, Zhihai QIU, Jinghui GUO
  • HINGE
    Publication number: 20200032839
    Abstract: A hinge is provided, which includes a V-shaped blade, an intermediate blade and a terminal blade. The V-shaped blade, the intermediate blade and the terminal blade are provided with holes to allow a fixed member to pass through; the V-shaped blade is hinged to one end of the intermediate blade for supporting the bending of a body; another end of the intermediate blade is hinged to the terminal blade for supporting the bending of the body; the strip-shaped grooves on the V-shaped blade, the intermediate blade and the terminal blade can be used to fix the hinge to a surface of the body using a belt or other fixed member, and to make the corrective member stably fix to one side of the body, effectively producing the lateral corrective force; the hinge design of each blade can coordinate the forward bending motion of the body, effectively introducing the corrective force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yiu Wan YIP, Lai Hing FOK
  • Photocatalyst
    Patent number: 10434505
    Abstract: A photocatalyst includes a composite fiber having at least two crystalline semi-conductors that provide a heterojunction structure in the composite fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Wallace Woon Fong Leung, Chun Pei
  • Exoskeleton ankle robot
    Patent number: 10426637
    Abstract: A portable electrical motor-driven exoskeleton ankle joint robot with gear transmission and control system which is intended to provide walking assistance in different speed and walking conditions to persons with disability in walking or muscle weakness or joint problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kai-Yu Tong, Ling Fung Yeung, Corinna Ursula Ockenfeld, Sze Kit Ho, Hon-Wah Wai, Man-Kit Pang
  • PASSIVE VIBRATION REDUCING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190283228
    Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a vibration reducing apparatus for a percussive tool having an axis of reciprocation. The apparatus comprises, a guide frame and at least one member extending across the axis of reciprocation. An assembly extending in a direction of along the axis of reciprocation comprises at least two layers and each layer comprises four interconnected elongate members pivotally attached and rotatable with respect to each other to define a polygon; and the assembly has at least one biasing means. A handle is movably coupled to the guide frame and supported on the assembly. The apparatus provides decreasing stiffness with increasing compression of the assembly under an applied load to the handle for reducing vibration in a predetermined frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventor: Xingjian JING
  • Voltage balancing circuit
    Patent number: 10418825
    Abstract: A voltage balancing circuit is applied to a power supply system. The power supply system comprises N power storage devices. The voltage balancing circuit comprises: N switches, N capacitors and a controller; the N switches are respectively connected to the N serial power storage devices; the N switches are respectively connected to the first terminals of the N capacitors; the second terminals of the N capacitors are connected to a common neutral line; the controller is connected to the N switches through a control line to control the switching of the N switches. The voltage balancing circuit avoids power loss when balancing the voltage of a plurality of serial power storage devices, and is small in size and low-cost, and balances voltage quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ka Wai Eric Cheng, Yuanmao Ye, Xiangdang Xue
  • Preparation of nanostructured titanium
    Patent number: 10400321
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the preparation of bulk nanostructured pure titanium at cryogenic temperatures using rolling, allowing the whole microstructures of pure titanium to be refined into the one that the mean grain size is smaller than 100 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Guangping Zheng
  • Interactive exoskeleton robotic knee system
    Patent number: 10390973
    Abstract: An interactive exoskeleton robotic knee system for assist walking and gait training. The system comprises of an exoskeleton framework to be attached to the thigh and shank of the user's leg; electric motor; mechanical lock; motion sensor assembled on the lower limb unit, and a control box. The system provides extension and flexion movement in the knee joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kai-Yu Tong, Corinna Ursula Ockenfeld, Ling Fung Yeung, Sze Kit Ho, Hon-Wah Wai, Man-Kit Pang
  • Method for preparing aqueous MnOink and capacitive energy storage devices comprising MnO
    Patent number: 10395851
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to an improved method of preparing concentrated MnO2 ink with increased efficiency and cost effectiveness. The method involves mixing KMnO4 solution with highly crystalline carbon particles (HCCPs) with average diameters less than 800 nm at 30-60° C. for at least 8 hours. The present disclosure further relates to a symmetric supercapacitor device comprising MnO2 coated electrodes and a solid state ionic liquid as electrolyte, as well as an interdigital transparent SC (IT-SC) device comprising aqueous MnO2 ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Jiasheng Qian, Jikang Yuan, Shu Ping Lau
  • Preparation of nanostructured titanium at cryogenic temperatures for medical implant applications
    Patent number: 10385435
    Abstract: This invention is in the preparation of bulk nanostructured pure titanium at cryogenic temperatures using equal channel angular pressing and rolling, allowing the whole microstructures of pure titanium to be refined into the one that the mean grain size is smaller than 100 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Guangping Zheng
  • Reversible wavelength channels for optical communication networks
    Patent number: 10382158
    Abstract: An optical transmission system comprises at least one first connection point and one second connection point arranged to transmit and receive at least one channel signal transmitted via at least one optical means connecting the first connection point and the second connection, wherein each of the at least one channel signal is reversibly configurable to be transmitted in either a first direction or a second direction between the first connection point and the second connection point. A method of transmitting at least one channel signal between a first connection point and a second connection point via at least one optical media in an optical transmission system, wherein each of the at least one channel signal is reversibly configurable to be transmitted in either a first direction or a second direction between the first and the second connection points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignees: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Versitech Limited
    Inventors: Chun-yin Li, Ping-Kong Alexander Wai, Victor On-Kwok Li
  • Photocatalyst
    Patent number: 10315191
    Abstract: A photocatalyst includes a composite fiber having at least two crystalline semi-conductors that provide a heterojunction structure in the composite fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Wallace Woon Fong Leung, Chun Pei
  • Photoluminescent nanoparticles and their synthesis and uses
    Patent number: 10316246
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preparing polymeric photoluminescent dots in water using inexpensive non-conjugated polymers. The resulting polymeric photoluminescent dots display the following properties: excellent water dispersibility, low toxicity, high absorptivity, good photo-stability and high quantum yield. The photoluminescent properties are not influenced by aggregation-caused quenching effect. The method is amenable to scale-up and is environmentally friendly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Pei Li, Yuan Yao, Dechao Niu
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPARTING FALSE TWIST TO A YARN
    Publication number: 20190127893
    Abstract: An apparatus for imparting false twist to a staple yarn comprising a yarn guide for guiding a staple yarn along a path and a false twist device comprising a convex surface for engagement with a staple yarn so as to impart a force to the staple yarn when the staple yarn engages with and traverses the convex surface of the false twist device, and wherein the relative positioning between the yarn guide and the convex surface of the false twist device is adjustable such that, when a staple yarn is engaged with the convex surface of the false twist device and extends between the yarn guide and the false twist device, the amount of contact between the staple yarn and the convex surface of the false twist device can be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Xiaoming TAO, Rong YIN
  • Spectacle lens
    Patent number: 10268050
    Abstract: A spectacle lens can inhibit ametropia of the eyes and ensure full visibility. The spectacle lens comprises: first refraction areas and second refraction areas. Each first refraction area has a first refraction force that may be based on a prescription for correcting the ametropia of the eyes. Each second refraction area has a refraction force different from the first refraction force and may function to focus images on the positions except the retina of the eyes, to inhibit the development of the ametropia. Near the central part of the lens, the second refraction areas form a plurality of independent island-shaped areas, and the first refraction areas form the areas beyond the areas of the second refraction areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignees: HOYA LENS THAILAND LTD., THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chi Ho To, Siu Yin Lam, Takashi Hatanaka, Yasutake Masuda
  • Heterogeneous microarray based hybrid upconversion nanoprobe/nanoporous membrane system
    Patent number: 10266403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microarray design of hybrid upconversion nanoparticles on a nanoporous anodized alumina membrane heterogeneous assay for simultaneous detection of multiple oligonucleotides, for example, oligonucleotides from different types of viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Jianhua Hao, Mo Yang, Ming-Kiu Tsang, Weiwei Ye
  • Methods, devices, and systems for inhibiting ocular refractive disorders from progressing
    Patent number: 10231897
    Abstract: A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer contains the steps of using an immersive or non-immersive device to create a plurality of image planes in the eye of the viewer. While an image plane is located on the retina, at least one image plane is not on the retina, thereby generating myopic defocus. Immersive and non-immersive devices and systems for such a method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yan Yin Tse, Siu Yin Lam, Chi Ho To
  • Alkyne-, azide- and triazole-containing flavonoids as modulators for multidrug resistance in cancers
    Patent number: 10208025
    Abstract: A triazole bridged flavonoid dimer compound library was efficiently constructed via the cycloaddition reaction of a series of flavonoid-containing azides (Az 1-15) and alkynes (Ac 1-17). These triazole bridged flavonoid dimers and their precursor alkyne- and azide-containing flavonoids were screened for their ability to modulate multidrug resistance (MDR) in P-gp-overexpressed cell line (LCC6MDR), MRP1-overexpressed cell line (2008/MRP1) and BCRP-overexpressed cell line (HEK293/R2 and MCF7-MX100). Generally, they displayed very promising MDR reversal activity against P-gp-, MRP1- and BCRP-mediated drug resistance. Moreover, they showed different levels of selectivity for various transporters. Overall, they can be divided into mono-selective, dual-selective and multi-selective modulators for the P-gp, MRP1 and BCRP transporters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
    Inventors: Larry Ming Cheung Chow, Tak Hang Chan, Kin Fai Chan, Iris Lai King Wong, Man Chun Law
  • Network attack detection method
    Patent number: 10193910
    Abstract: It is described a network attack detection method. A topology analysis on network is conducted to obtain a probing path set containing at least one probing path. A first probing path contained in the probing path set is probed by using a probing pattern to obtain a performance metric of the first probing path. It is determined whether the first probing path is subjected to network attack according to the performance metric and a control performance metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignees: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
    Inventors: Lei Xue, Zhiwei Liu, Xianneng Zou, Jingang Hou, Xiapu Luo, Edmond W. W. Chan, Pei Tu, Yuru Shao
  • Information processing method and device
    Patent number: 10178204
    Abstract: It is described an information processing method and device. It is received a request for service data from a client device. In response to the request for service data, it is sent at least two probing packets which contain the service data to the client device on a forward path which is from a server to the client device. It is obtained timing information, which includes: a time stamp corresponding to the service data, a time stamp corresponding to the request for the service data, and time stamps corresponding to at least two backward-path packets sent by the client device on a backward path, the backward path being from the client device to the server. It is determined according to the timing information a one-way path metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignees: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiapu Luo, Jingang Hou, Zhiwei Liu, Xianneng Zou, Juhong Wang, Lei Xue, Yajuan Tang, Weigang Wu