Patents by Inventor An Trinh

An Trinh 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).

  • Capsule enteric coating for controlling balloon expansion start time
    Patent number: 11116390
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a capsule endoscope with specific gravity control. The capsule endoscope comprises a housing to enclose various components, an inflatable device attached to a first longitudinal end of the capsule unit and an enteric coated shell attached to the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to enclose the inflatable device between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit. The various components include a camera sub-system for capturing image frames. The inflatable device comprises an inflatable membrane and an effervescent formulation inside the inflatable membrane. The enteric coated shell fits tightly onto the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to prevent body liquid from leaking into a space between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit when the capsule unit travels in human gastrointestinal tract after being swallowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: CAPSOVISION, INC.
    Inventors: Phat Bao Trinh, Amy Freitas, Mikael Trollsas
  • Sheathing aid
    Patent number: 11116630
    Abstract: A medical device apparatus may include a medical implant including a braided anchor member configured to actuate between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration operatively connected to a delivery system. The delivery system may include a handle, an outer sheath extending distally from the handle, and an inner catheter disposed within the outer sheath. A sheathing aid may connect the delivery system to the medical implant, the sheathing aid being configured to guide the medical implant into the outer sheath upon relative closing movement therebetween. The sheathing aid may include a plurality of arms extending from the inner catheter to a proximal end of the braided anchor member. At least one arm of the plurality of arms may comprise a core member having a width and a flexible member positioned about the core member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Floriza Q. Escalona, Takashi H. Ino, Mimi Trinh Fitterer, Andrew J. H. Backus
  • AN INEXPENSIVE AND ROBUST OXYGEN EVOLUTION ELECTRODE
    Publication number: 20210277527
    Abstract: An electrochemical device includes an electrolyte, a cathode contacting the electrolyte, and an oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrode operating as an anode contacting the electrolyte. The OER electrode includes an iron-containing substrate and a layer that includes a metal-containing layer disposed over the iron-containing substrate. The metal-containing layer includes a metal and iron, the metal being selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, manganese, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Sri NARAYAN, Debanjan MITRA, Phong TRINH
  • DIFFUSION BARRIER LAYER IN PROGRAMMABLE METALLIZATION CELL
    Publication number: 20210280780
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a memory device. The memory device includes a bottom electrode overlying a substrate. A data storage layer overlies the bottom electrode. A top electrode overlies the data storage layer. A conductive bridge is selectively formable within the data storage layer to couple the bottom electrode to the top electrode. A diffusion barrier layer is disposed between the data storage layer and the top electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Albert Zhong, Cheng-Yuan Tsai, Hai-Dang Trinh, Shing-Chyang Pan
  • ANALOG NEURAL MEMORY ARRAY STORING SYNAPSIS WEIGHTS IN DIFFERENTIAL CELL PAIRS IN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20210280240
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of analog neural memory arrays are disclosed. In one embodiment, an analog neural memory system comprises an array of non-volatile memory cells, wherein the cells are arranged in rows and columns, the columns arranged in physically adjacent pairs of columns, wherein within each adjacent pair one column in the adjacent pair comprises cells storing W+ values and one column in the adjacent pair comprises cells storing W? values, wherein adjacent cells in the adjacent pair store a differential weight, W, according to the formula W=(W+)?(W?). In another embodiment, an analog neural memory system comprises a first array of non-volatile memory cells storing W+ values and a second array storing W? values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Thuan VU, STEPHEN TRINH, STANLEY HONG, ANH LY, VIPIN Tiwari
  • ANALOG NEURAL MEMORY ARRAY IN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK WITH SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT ARRAY SOURCE IMPEDANCE WITH ADAPTIVE WEIGHT MAPPING AND DISTRIBUTED POWER
    Publication number: 20210280239
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of analog neural memory arrays are disclosed. In certain embodiments, each memory cell in the array has an approximately constant source impedance when that cell is being operated. In certain embodiments, power consumption is substantially constant from bit line to bit line within the array when cells are being read. In certain embodiments, weight mapping is performed adaptively for optimal performance in power and noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Hieu Van Tran, Thuan VU, Stephen TRINH, Stanley HONG, Anh LY, Vipin Tiwari
  • Methods and microorganisms for making 2,3-butanediol and derivatives thereof from C1 carbons
    Patent number: 11111496
    Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: PRECIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Xinhua Zhao, Mark Anton Held, Tina Huynh, Lily Yuin Chao, Na Trinh, Matthias Helmut Schmalisch, Bryan Yeh, James Kealey, Kevin Lee Dietzel
  • Compositions and methods for delayed crosslinking in hydraulic fracturing fluids
    Patent number: 11111429
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delaying crosslinking in injectable compositions for hydraulic fracturing and related applications. The compositions and methods are effective in injectable compositions comprising or substantially excluding dissolved reactive species. The compositions and methods provide delayed crosslinking at high temperatures and pressures, such as those encountered by hydraulic fracturing compositions injected into subterranean environments. Compositions include injectable solutions comprising a competing agent that is the reaction product of a dialdehyde having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with a non-polymeric cis-hydroxyl compound. Also provided are methods of making and using delayed-crosslinking compositions comprising crosslinker compositions containing zirconium complexes and the competing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Waller, Kirk E. Wells, Brian Mueller, Trinh Tran, Pablo Munoz
  • CAPPING STRUCTURE ALONG IMAGE SENSOR ELEMENT TO MITIGATE DAMAGE TO ACTIVE LAYER
    Publication number: 20210273003
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an image sensor. The image sensor includes and image sensor element disposed within a substrate. The substrate comprises a first material. The image sensor element includes an active layer comprising a second material different from the first material. A buffer layer is disposed between the active layer and the substrate. The buffer layer extends along outer sidewalls and a bottom surface of the active layer. A capping structure overlies the active layer. Outer sidewalls of the active layer are spaced laterally between outer sidewalls of the capping structure such that the capping structure continuously extends over outer edges of the active layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Lan, Hai-Dang Trinh, Hsun-Chung Kuang
  • MEMORY DEVICE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20210273161
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a data storage element over the semiconductor substrate. The structure also includes an ion diffusion barrier element over the data storage element and a protective element extending along a sidewall of the ion diffusion barrier element. A bottom surface of the protective element is between a top surface of the data storage element and a bottom surface of the data storage element. The structure further includes a first electrode electrically connected to the data storage element and a second electrode electrically connected to the data storage element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hai-Dang TRINH, Hsing-Lien LIN, Cheng-Yuan TSAI
  • METHOD OF FRAGMENTATION OF LARGE FILES WITH APPLICATION TO THE PHONE NUMBER DATA UPDATE PROBLEM
    Publication number: 20210272034
    Abstract: The method of fragmentation of large files applied to the problem of updating phone numbers according to the proposed invention helps to solve the problem of increasing the speed of reading/writing/updating/deleting large files, solving solving issues of getting a high load of interactive examination with a data file sized in the millions of records, including the steps: step 1: read the configuration data from the table in the database, save the data structure for processing; step 2 receive the request; step 3: read the file and split the work; step 4: handle concurrent interaction with sub-files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: VIETTEL GROUP
    Inventor: Van Chung Trinh
  • Headset with dual battery compartment
    Patent number: 11103021
    Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board. The headset also includes a battery compartment that can accept either one of two different size batteries to power the electrical components of the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Safariland, LLC
    Inventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Anthony Lefeber, Peter Hoang
  • Methods And Apparatus For Low Temperature Silicon Nitride Films
    Publication number: 20210265157
    Abstract: Processing methods for forming a silicon nitride film comprising exposing a metal surface to a silicon precursor, a nitrogen-containing reactant and a hydrogen-containing plasma at a temperature less than or equal to about 250° C. to form a silicon nitride film with a low etch rate without damaging the metal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Wenbo Yan, Cong Trinh, Ning Li, Mihaela Balseanu, Li-Qun Xia, Maribel Maldonado-Garcia
  • Image sensor having stacked conformal films
    Patent number: 11101307
    Abstract: An image sensor device is disclosed. The image sensor device includes: a substrate having a front surface and a back surface; a radiation-sensing region formed in the substrate; an opening extending from the back surface of the substrate into the substrate; a first metal oxide film including a first metal, the first metal oxide film being formed on an interior surface of the opening; and a second metal oxide film including a second metal, the second metal oxide film being formed over the first metal oxide film; wherein the electronegativity of the first metal is greater than the electronegativity of the second metal. An associated fabricating method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Lai, Min-Ying Tsai, Yeur-Luen Tu, Hai-Dang Trinh, Cheng-Yuan Tsai
  • Two-axis direct drive mechanical mechanism
    Patent number: 11099463
    Abstract: The invention proposes the two-axis direct drive mechanical mechanism of a multi-sensor observation device for unmanned aerial vehicles. This is a mechanical mechanism to perform rotate pan-tilt axis by direct drive motor. This mechanism include main components: assembly pedestal, assembly pan-axis and assembly tilt-axis. Electronic circuits, encoders, mechanism, motor are optimized arranged and scientifically designed to the layout space and the weight of the structure. This mechanism can integrate optical sensors such as infrared cooling cameras, high resolution camera, laser rangefinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: VIETTEL GROUP
    Inventors: Duy Nhat Tran, Tien Hai Tran, Quang Trung Trinh, Thanh Luong Nguyen
  • DEVICE FOR IMPLANTING A PROSTHESIS FOR A HEART VALVE AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
    Publication number: 20210251749
    Abstract: A device for implanting a heart prosthesis including a central body, a containment portion having one or more sub-components, and a release device for the central body capable of being inserted into a catheter. A device for assisting the connection operation between the central body and the sub-components of the containment portion includes an assembly of catheters, of which there are at least two catheters for each sub-component of the containment portion, the catheters being joined to each other over a portion thereof and having at least one free end for each catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Giovanni RIGHINI, Cindy TRINH, Dong Ik SHIN, Andy DENISON, Kevin MAGRINI
  • STERILIZABLE POROUS FILTRATION MEDIA CONTAINING NANOFIBER
    Publication number: 20210254248
    Abstract: Provided herein are sterilizable porous filtration media and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Nitin Satav, Martin Cuddy, JR., Xiaozhu Zhou, Saptarshi Chattopadhyay, William Trinh, Onur Y. Kas, David Nhiem
  • Compositions, kits and methods for synthesis and/or detection of nucleic acids
    Patent number: 11091801
    Abstract: A composition comprising a thermostable DNA polymerase; and a PCR inhibitor blocking agent, wherein the PCR inhibitor blocking agent is present in an amount effective to enhance tolerance of an assembled PCR to a PCR inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Trinh, Tom Xu, Yating Shi, Ferrier Le, Claire Marjoribanks
  • Concurrent read and reconfigured write operations in a memory device
    Patent number: 11094375
    Abstract: A method of controlling a memory device can include: receiving, by an interface, a write command from a host; beginning execution of a write operation on a first array plane of a memory array in response to the write command, where the memory array includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of array planes; receiving, by the interface, a read command from the host; reconfiguring the write operation in response to detection of the read command during execution of the write operation; beginning execution of a read operation on a second array plane in response to the read command; and restoring the configuration of the write operation after the read operation has at least partially been executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Adesto Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gideon Intrater, Bard Pedersen, Shane Hollmer, Derric Lewis, Stephen Trinh
  • MASK ASSEMBLY FOR FACE
    Publication number: 20210244924
    Abstract: A face mask or body cover assembly, including for lips, can include a band and a lip-contacting portion comprising a plurality of plastic liners, a skin healing formulation, and an ice pack gel solution filling. The face mask assembly can self-adhere to a patient's face. The skin healing formulation can include a first active botanical compound and a second active botanical compound that can function as an analgesic, an antimicrobial, an activity, an anti-inflammatory and/or an antioxidant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Nancy Trinh