Patents by Inventor An Thien Nguyen
An Thien 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: 20240140633Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus for making pouch products includes a conveyor system. The conveyor system includes a first receiving location along a path of the conveyor system, and a dosing location along the path of the conveyor system. The apparatus also includes a first material dispensing station configured to transfer a first material to the first receiving location. The first material includes a first elastic layer and a first support layer. The first material dispensing station includes a dispenser roller configured to hold a roll of the first material, a plurality of rollers configured to convey the first material from the dispenser roller to the first receiving location, and a stripper plate configured remove at least a portion of the first support layer from a portion of the first elastic layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Gregory L. NELSON, Christopher Ryan NEWCOMB, James D. EVANS, Thien NGUYEN, Jarrod W. CHALKLEY, Robert V. POWELL
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Publication number: 20240128992Abstract: A programmable filter for electronic signals. The filter includes an input that splits power of the input signal along two paths, a first and second path that is phase shifted by ninety degrees in respect of the first path. The first and second path are each modulated to the optical domain, and provided as input to respective filter chains. The in-phase signal can be filtered by IIR or FIR optical filters with configurable operation, as well the shifted signal can be filtered by a second chain of IIR and FIR optical filters with configurable operation. Resulting output from each filter chain is recombined and demodulated from the optical domain. In this manner, the electronic filter can adopt any suitable impulse response, including impulse responses described with complex coefficients. Real parts can be configured by operation of the first filter chain and imaginary parts by operation of the second filter chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Farzad Mokhtari-Koushyar, Thien-An Nguyen, Che-Chun Lin
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Patent number: 11945620Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus for making pouch products includes a conveyor system. The conveyor system includes a first receiving location along a path of the conveyor system, and a dosing location along the path of the conveyor system. The apparatus also includes a first material dispensing station configured to transfer a first material to the first receiving location. The first material includes a first elastic layer and a first support layer. The first material dispensing station includes a dispenser roller configured to hold a roll of the first material, a plurality of rollers configured to convey the first material from the dispenser roller to the first receiving location, and a stripper plate configured remove at least a portion of the first support layer from a portion of the first elastic layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCInventors: Gregory L. Nelson, Christopher Ryan Newcomb, James D. Evans, Thien Nguyen, Jarrod W. Chalkley, Robert V. Powell
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Publication number: 20240087215Abstract: A system for generating an advanced surround view for a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras to generate image data. Sensors are configured to determine kinematic data of the vehicle. Kinematic data are also obtained by a visual odometry module and/or a deep-vision mechanism. A processor is configured to process image data captured by the plurality of cameras to generate a 360-degree surround view layer representative of a surrounding area. The processor is further configured to construct an improved bicycle kinematic model for processing kinematic data to generate an under-chassis layer representative of an area under the vehicle. The processor is further configured to generate a 3D vehicle model layer and overlay objects layer. Display screens display a GUI of combined scene of the 360-degree surround view layer, under-chassis layer, 3D vehicle model layer and overlay objects layer as would be viewed from a virtual camera viewpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Dai Thanh PHAN, Phuc Thien NGUYEN, Chi Thanh NGUYEN, Duc Chan VU, Truong Trung Tin NGUYEN, Dang Quang NGUYEN, Hai Hung BUI
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Publication number: 20240063913Abstract: A signal generator provides a periodic optical signal as output. The signal generator can be optically coupled to a splitter or other distribution network that transits the optical signal along multiple paths to terminate at different locations and/or for use by multiple electronic circuits. Each path can include a reflector element that reflects a portion of the signal back along the optical signal path. Reflections can be separated by operation of a circulator and photodiode. Output of the photodiode can be used to adjust phase and/or amplitude of optical signals traversing each optical signal path such that each electronic circuit receives an in-phase reference signal as input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Farzad Mokhtari-Koushyar, Thien-An Nguyen
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Publication number: 20240025139Abstract: An apparatus includes a fixed assembly and a reciprocating assembly. The fixed assembly includes a hopper, a first gas manifold, and a dispensing chamber, and the reciprocating assembly includes a channel assembly defining a channel conduit, a shield plate vertically aligned therewith, and a second gas manifold. The reciprocating assembly may move, in relation to the fixed assembly, to a first position to enable the channel conduit to be filled with bulk compressible material from the hopper, a second position to enable compressible material to be pushed from the channel conduit to the dispensing conduit and to be compressed in the dispensing chamber according to a first gas directed through the channel conduit by the first gas manifold, and a third position to enable the compressed material to be pushed out of the dispensing conduit according to a second gas directed through the dispensing conduit by the second gas manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Thien NGUYEN, Sean SUNDBERG, Jeremy STRAIGHT, Berina YERKIC-HUSEJNOVIC, Jarrod W. CHALKLEY, James D. EVANS, Christopher R. NEWCOMB, Robert V. POWELL, JR., Gregory L. NELSON
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Publication number: 20240024072Abstract: A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In an embodiment, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. The main body portion has an anterior wall inside the curve and a posterior wall outside the curve, and an at least one connector connecting the anterior wall and the posterior wall. The main body portion has an anterior intervening wall and the posterior intervening wall in between the anterior and posterior walls. The anterior intervening wall and the posterior intervening walls have alternating crests and troughs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Thien Nguyen, Tam Thanh Pham, Ethan Nguyen, Lauren Nguyen
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Publication number: 20240004133Abstract: A method of co-manufacturing silicon waveguides, SiN waveguides, and semiconductor structures in a photonic integrated circuit. A silicon waveguide structure can be formed using a suitable process, after which it is buried in a cladding. The cladding is polished, and a silicon nitride layer is disposed to define a silicon nitride waveguide. The silicon nitride waveguide is buried in a cladding, and annealed. Thereafter, cladding above the silicon waveguide structure can be trenched through, and low-temperature operations can be performed to or with an exposed surface of the silicon waveguide structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Brian Mattis, Taran Huffman, Bryan Woo, Thien-An Nguyen
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Publication number: 20230417861Abstract: Techniques are provided for coordinating radio frequency (RF) sensing by a plurality of wireless devices. Wireless devices obtain RF sensing coordination information that includes orthogonality information for transmission and reception of RF sensing signals to reduce or eliminate interference between RF sensing by different devices. The orthogonality information may be provided by a server, another wireless device, or a group of wireless devices. The orthogonality information is used by a wireless device to transmit and receive RF sensing signals that are orthogonal to RF sensing signals transmitted and received by other nearby wireless devices. The orthogonality information may be for orthogonality in a spatial domain, time domain, frequency domain, code domain, or some combination of these. The wireless devices perform RF sensing operations based at least in part on the RF sensing coordination information and report the RF sensing results.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Stephen William EDGE, Thien NGUYEN, Bapineedu Chowdary GUMMADI
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Patent number: 11832811Abstract: Systems and methods for coating surgical needles are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Duan Li Ou, Frank Cichocki, Thien Nguyen
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Patent number: 11838056Abstract: A signal generator includes a photonic circuit configured to output a sequence of solitons at a known rate. The solitons illuminate a high-speed photodiode that, in response, generates an electrical signal, such as a sinusoidal signal, which can be provided as input to a direct digital synthesizer configured to output successive phases of a selected waveform in response to electrical stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: GenXComm, Inc.Inventors: Farzad Mokhtari-Koushyar, Thien-An Nguyen, Taran Huffman, Brian Mattis
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Patent number: 11826217Abstract: A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In an embodiment, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. The main body portion has an anterior wall inside the curve and a posterior wall outside the curve, and an at least one connector connecting the anterior wall and the posterior wall. The main body portion has an anterior intervening wall and the posterior intervening wall in between the anterior and posterior walls. The anterior intervening wall and the posterior intervening walls have alternating crests and troughs.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Solmetex, LLC.Inventors: Thien Nguyen, Tam Thanh Pham, Ethan Nguyen, Lauren Nguyen
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Publication number: 20230338124Abstract: A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Thien Nguyen, Tam Thanh Pham
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Patent number: 11794436Abstract: An apparatus includes a fixed assembly and a reciprocating assembly. The fixed assembly includes a hopper, a first gas manifold, and a dispensing chamber, and the reciprocating assembly includes a channel assembly defining a channel conduit, a shield plate vertically aligned therewith, and a second gas manifold. The reciprocating assembly may move, in relation to the fixed assembly, to a first position to enable the channel conduit to be filled with bulk compressible material from the hopper, a second position to enable compressible material to be pushed from the channel conduit to the dispensing conduit and to be compressed in the dispensing chamber according to a first gas directed through the channel conduit by the first gas manifold, and a third position to enable the compressed material to be pushed out of the dispensing conduit according to a second gas directed through the dispensing conduit by the second gas manifold.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Thien Nguyen, Sean Sundberg, Jeremy Straight, Berina Yerkic-Husejnovic, Jarrod W. Chalkley, James D. Evans, Christopher R. Newcomb, Robert V. Powell, Jr., Gregory L. Nelson
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Patent number: 11796737Abstract: A method of co-manufacturing silicon waveguides, SiN waveguides, and semiconductor structures in a photonic integrated circuit. A silicon waveguide structure can be formed using a suitable process, after which it is buried in a cladding. The cladding is polished, and a silicon nitride layer is disposed to define a silicon nitride waveguide. The silicon nitride waveguide is buried in a cladding, and annealed. Thereafter, cladding above the silicon waveguide structure can be trenched through, and low-temperature operations can be performed to or with an exposed surface of the silicon waveguide structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: GenXComm, Inc.Inventors: Brian Mattis, Taran Huffman, Bryan Woo, Thien-An Nguyen
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Publication number: 20230318040Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aluminum-ether-based composition that can serve a dual role as either an electrolyte for use in batteries and/or as an electroplating bath for ambient temperature aluminum deposition. The aluminum-ether-based composition facilitates aluminum ion transport between anodes and cathodes and thus can be used to replace expensive and hydroscopic ionic liquid electrolytes typically used for aluminum-based batteries. The aluminum-ether-based composition also can be used for causing aluminum deposition at ambient temperature and thus can be used to form aluminum-containing coatings with less energy consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Dan Thien Nguyen, Vijayakumar Murugesan, Venkateshkumar Prabhakaran, Karl T. Mueller
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Patent number: 11744686Abstract: A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such mouthpiece may include a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Solmetex, ILCInventors: Thien Nguyen, Tam Thanh Pham
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Patent number: 11713415Abstract: A self-suspending proppant that resists the adverse effects of calcium and other cations on swelling comprises a proppant substrate particle and a gelatinized non-extruder-derived neutral starch coating on the proppant substrate particle.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Covia Solutions Inc.Inventors: Gedeng Ruan, Huaxiang Yang, Kanth Josyula, An Thien Nguyen
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Publication number: 20230233257Abstract: Examples of systems and methods described herein may utilize augmented reality headsets in generating intra-operative plans and providing surgical guidance. An augmented headset positioned to view anatomical landmarks may receive position information for the anatomical landmarks based on a position of a pointer having fiducials, generate a surgical plan based on the position information. Using the augmented reality headset, information to guide a resection device based on the surgical plan may be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Aaron Young, Thien Nguyen, Paul W. Mikus
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Patent number: D1003507Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Gregory Griscik, Carl Kite, Thien Nguyen, David Alvarez, Terrance Bache, Zack W. Blackmon, Patrick Good, Raymond W. Lau, Eric Hawes, Cristian Popa