Patents by Inventor Alan NGUYEN
Alan NGUYEN 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: 20240174660Abstract: Provided herein are KRAS G12C inhibitors, composition of the same, and methods of using the same. These inhibitors are useful for treating a number of disorders, including pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Brian Alan LANMAN, Jian CHEN, Anthony B. REED, Victor J. CEE, Longbin LIU, David John KOPECKY, Patricia LOPEZ, Ryan Paul WURZ, Thomas T. NGUYEN, Shon BOOKER, Nobuko NISHIMURA, Youngsook SHIN, Nuria A. TAMAYO, John Gordon ALLEN, Jennifer Rebecca ALLEN
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Patent number: 11995295Abstract: In one example, a notification may be generated to prompt a user to clean a personal computing device. The notification may be based upon usage data of the personal computing device. Multiple types of usage data may be determined and combined to create a composite usage value. The composite usage value may be compared to a threshold usage value. A notification may be generated if the composite usage value exceeds the threshold usage value.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Nick Thamma, Nam Nguyen, Conrad Walter Henry, Jr., Alan Tam
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Publication number: 20240158226Abstract: A system includes a reactor configured for catalytic water splitting to produce hydrogen and byproduct solids via contact of water and aluminum in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal, a metal hydroxide, a metal oxide, or a combination thereof, wherein the reactor comprises one or more inlets whereby water, aluminum, the catalyst, or a combination thereof are introduced to a reaction chamber of the reactor, an outlet for hydrogen, and an outlet for a slurry comprising water, catalyst, and solids comprising aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, or a combination thereof, a solid/liquid separation apparatus configured to separate the solids from the slurry to provide a solids-reduced slurry, and oilfield equipment. The oilfield equipment is operable via the hydrogen as fuel and/or via electricity produced from the hydrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Philip D. NGUYEN, Ronald Glen DUSTERHOFT, Brian Alan EVANS, Stanley Vernon STEPHENSON
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Patent number: 11976236Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing wellbores and propped fractures for use in geothermal operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: drilling with a drilling composition at least a portion of a first wellbore, wherein the drilling composition comprises a base fluid, a resin, and a thermally conductive filler; introducing a fracturing fluid into the first wellbore at a first pressure sufficient to create at least a first set of fractures extending from and in fluid communication with the first wellbore; and introducing a first plurality of proppant particulates into at least the first set of fractures, wherein a second wellbore penetrates at least a second portion of the subterranean formation, and wherein a second set of fractures extends from and is in fluid communication with the second wellbore into the subterranean formation, and the first set of fractures is in fluid communication with the second set of fractures.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Brian Alan Evans, Philip D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20240081899Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to electrophysiology catheters for tissue ablation within a cardiac muscle, for example. In particular, the instant disclosure relates to an electrophysiology ablation balloon catheter with a combination of coated and uncoated surfaces for focusing ablation energy at a desired portion of tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Tho Nguyen, TIM La, Alan de la Rama, Cary Hata
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Publication number: 20240008568Abstract: The present invention protects users from infectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. The present invention discloses a device that provides superior protection and comfort for use over prolonged periods of time. This invention is particularly suited for health care workers, individuals who interact with many people, or individuals who are at a high risk of infection. In one embodiment of the present invention, a face shield is disclosed that creates a full seal around the user's face, thereby protecting the user's otherwise exposed mucus membranes from droplets that may contain infectious agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Alan Nguyen
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Publication number: 20210348110Abstract: A hypoxic chamber system comprises a hypoxic chamber having: a housing, an internal receiving chamber formed within the housing, a lid operably connectable to the housing to seal the receiving chamber in a closed position, a first input and a second input in communication with the receiving chamber, and an oxygen sensor positioned in the receiving chamber; a first regulator valve operatively connected to the first input and an oxygen source; a second regulator valve operatively connected to the second input and a non-oxygen source; and a controller electrically connected to the first regulator valve, the second regulator valve, and the oxygen sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Kytai Truong NGUYEN, Alan NGUYEN, Harish RAMACHANDRAMOORTHY, Daniel TO, Dylan YU
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Patent number: 9860570Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to identify media delivery are disclosed. An example method includes providing a monitor to a media presentation device after a selection of a user as a panel member, the monitor to generate a log entry including first source address information, first destination address information, first source port information, first destination port information, and media identification information associated with a media receiving event. Processing a first log file received from the monitor that includes the log entry. Determining if the log entry corresponds to a reference log entry from a media provider. And in response to detecting the corresponding reference log entry, storing the media identification information from the log entry in association with the monitor and generating an exposure report that associates media identified in the media information with the media provider that provided the media to the media presentation device.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Daniel Nelson, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Patent number: 9779426Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to share media are disclosed. An example system includes a first device to capture, via a sensor, a representation of media being presented by a media presentation device separate from the first device. The first device to send a first user identifier of a first user of the first device, a second user identifier of a second user, different from the first user, and the representation of media to a media share facility. In response to the sending of the first user identifier, the second user identifier and the representation of media to the media share facility, receiving access to the media for the second user. When the access to the media is provided to the second user, crediting the media content with audience-interest credit based on the first user identifier.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLCInventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Publication number: 20160366451Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to identify media delivery are disclosed. An example method includes providing a monitor to a media presentation device after a selection of a user as a panel member, the monitor to generate a log entry including first source address information, first destination address information, first source port information, first destination port information, and media identification information associated with a media receiving event. Processing a first log file received from the monitor that includes the log entry. Determining if the log entry corresponds to a reference log entry from a media provider. And in response to detecting the corresponding reference log entry, storing the media identification information from the log entry in association with the monitor and generating an exposure report that associates media identified in the media information with the media provider that provided the media to the media presentation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Daniel Nelson, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Publication number: 20160364773Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to share media are disclosed. An example system includes a first device to capture, via a sensor, a representation of media being presented by a media presentation device separate from the first device. The first device to send a first user identifier of a first user of the first device, a second user identifier of a second user, different from the first user, and the representation of media to a media share facility. In response to the sending of the first user identifier, the second user identifier and the representation of media to the media share facility, receiving access to the media for the second user. When the access to the media is provided to the second user, crediting the media content with audience-interest credit based on the first user identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Patent number: 9438965Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to identify media delivery are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a first log from a media provider, the first log comprising first source address information, first destination address information, first source port information, first destination port information, and media identification information; receiving a second log from a first receiver, the second log comprising second source address information, second destination address information, second source port information, and second destination port information; comparing information in the first log to information in the second log to attempt to identify a matching entry between the media provider and the receiver; and when a matching entry is identified, storing the media identification information from the first log in association with the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Daniel Nelson, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Patent number: 9400984Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to share media are disclosed. An example system includes an application program distribution interface to download an application program to a user device, the application program to receive user input from a first user. The example system also includes a query interface to receive representative information and an indication of a second user from the user device. The example system also includes a media content recognizer to identify the media content based on the representative information, a media access provider to selectively provide the second user with access to the media content, and an audience-interest interface to credit audience-interest to the media content when the second user is provided access to the media content.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Patent number: 9007647Abstract: Methods and apparatus to methods and apparatus to identify images in print advertisements are disclosed. An example method comprises computing a first image feature vector for a first presented image, comparing the first image feature vector to a second image feature vector, and when the first image feature vector matches the second image feature vector, storing printed-media information associated with the first presented image in a database record associated with the second image feature vector.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Kevin Keqiang Deng, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Publication number: 20150006246Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to share media are disclosed. An example system includes an application program distribution interface to download an application program to a user device, the application program to receive user input from a first user. The example system also includes a query interface to receive representative information and an indication of a second user from the user device. The example system also includes a media content recognizer to identify the media content based on the representative information, a media access provider to selectively provide the second user with access to the media content, and an audience-interest interface to credit audience-interest to the media content when the second user is provided access to the media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Patent number: 8861937Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to share media are disclosed. An example method involves receiving from a mobile device a representation of media content detected at the mobile device. The example method also involves receiving from the mobile device a first user identifier of a first user of the mobile device and a second user identifier of a second user different from the first user. In addition, the media content is identified based on the representation of the media content. The second user is selectively provided with access to the media content based on the second user identifier.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Patent number: 8640154Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to monitor media content on a consumer network as described herein. An example metering system includes a metering device to monitor the consumption of media content at a consumer location and a universal plug and play (UPnP) compatible metering helper to collect audience measurement data from UPnP devices in a consumer network.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLCInventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Publication number: 20130276129Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to identify media delivery are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a first log from a media provider, the first log comprising first source address information, first destination address information, first source port information, first destination port information, and media identification information; receiving a second log from a first receiver, the second log comprising second source address information, second destination address information, second source port information, and second destination port information; comparing information in the first log to information in the second log to attempt to identify a matching entry between the media provider and the receiver; and when a matching entry is identified, storing the media identification information from the first log in association with the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Daniel Nelson, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Publication number: 20130114907Abstract: Methods and apparatus to methods and apparatus to identify images in print advertisements are disclosed. An example method comprises computing a first image feature vector for a first presented image, comparing the first image feature vector to a second image feature vector, and when the first image feature vector matches the second image feature vector, storing printed-media information associated with the first presented image in a database record associated with the second image feature vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Kevin Keqiang Deng, Alan Nguyen Bosworth
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Publication number: 20130051772Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to share media are disclosed. An example method involves receiving from a mobile device a representation of media content detected at the mobile device. The example method also involves receiving from the mobile device a first user identifier of a first user of the mobile device and a second user identifier of a second user different from the first user. In addition, the media content is identified based on the representation of the media content. The second user is selectively provided with access to the media content based on the second user identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Arun Ramaswamy, Alan Nguyen Bosworth