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).

  • Electrical connecting module
    Patent number: 9673550
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connecting module comprising: a module housing (101), which comprises a module receptacle (103, 119, 1209) with a first electrical connection terminal (105, 107); a module element (109, 1205) with a second electrical connection terminal (111, 113) and with a third electrical connection terminal (115, 117), wherein the module element (109, 1205) for electrically connecting the first connection terminal (105, 107) to the second connection terminal (111, 113) can be inserted (into the module receptacle (103, 119, 1209) and can be held in the module receptacle (103, 119, 1209) by means of a detachable latching connection; and a release device (125) for releasing the latching connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Dat-Minh Trinh, Markus Becker, Roland Tombers, Markus Hanses
  • RESISTIVE RAM STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170141300
    Abstract: A metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor structure of an RRAM device includes a first electrode and a second electrode with an insulating layer interposing the first and second electrodes. The conductive filament providing for a switching function of the RRAM device may be formed within the insulating layer. Further, a nitrogen-rich metal layer interposes the second electrode and the insulating layer. The nitrogen-rich metal layer includes a greater nitrogen concentration than that of the adjacent second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Hai-Dang Trinh, Cheng-Yuan Tsai, Hsing-Lien Lin
  • ROTOR FOR A PYROLYSIS CENTRIFUGE REACTOR
    Publication number: 20170136431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor for a pyrolysis centrifuge reactor, said rotor comprising a rotor body having a longitudinal centre axis, and at least one pivotally mounted blade being adapted to pivot around a pivot axis under rotation of the rotor body around the longitudinal centre axis. Moreover, the present invention relates to a pyrolysis centrifuge reactor applying such a rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET
    Inventors: Peter Arendt JENSEN, Trung Ngoc TRINH, Rasmus Lundgaard CHRISTENSEN, Kim DAM-JOHANSEN, Niels BECH
  • METHOD FOR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
    Publication number: 20170132467
    Abstract: In a method for personal identification, a person is recognized in camera-based fashion, a person being positively identified only if the eye position of the person is identified in a viewing-direction recognition unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Hoang Trinh
  • Resistive random access memory (RRAM) structure
    Patent number: 9647207
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory (RRAM) cell with a high ? layer based on a group-V oxide and hafnium oxide is provided. The RRAM cell includes a bottom electrode layer, a group-V oxide layer arranged over the bottom electrode layer, and a hafnium oxide based layer arranged over and abutting the group-V oxide layer. The RRAM cell further includes a capping layer arranged over and abutting the hafnium oxide based layer, and a top electrode layer arranged over the capping layer. A method for manufacturing the RRAM cell is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hai-Dang Trinh, Chia-Shiung Tsai, Chin-Wei Liang, Cheng-Yuan Tsai, Hsing-Lien Lin, Chin-Chieh Yang, Wen-Ting Chu
  • Shelf sign holder
    Patent number: 9640094
    Abstract: A sign holder includes a sign sleeve having a width and being defined by a viewing flange, a base flange and a first joint that couples the viewing flange to the base flange. At least one protruding member has a width and is coupled to and extends from the base flange at an at least one second joint. Each protruding member includes a leg portion and at least two hook portions coupled to the leg portion at an at least one third joint. The leg portion is oriented relative to the base flange by a first angle and each hook portion is oriented relative to the leg portion by a second angle. The width of the sign sleeve is greater than the width of the at least one protruding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Q. Trinh, Judd S. Kivi, Kristin A. Dougherty
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20170109691
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering a product such as a pharmacy bottle from a conveyor system to a delivery container via a delivery chute. A sensor is placed at a top opening of the chute to sense for product in the chute area and to provide instructions to complete the delivery order if the chute area is clear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Prateek Sharma, Sean Guthrie, Toan Trinh, Atin Kapadia, Michael Mahar
  • LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170108398
    Abstract: A method and apparatus can include: shutting off a gas line at a stop valve; disconnecting a utility meter from a house line; connecting the house line to an output end of a flow meter; connecting the utility meter to an input end of the flow meter; turning the gas line on at the stop valve; and determining: the gas line is leak free based on the flow meter showing no gas flow, and the gas line is leaking based on the flow meter showing a steady gas flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: John Albert Ritter, Joe Trinh, Anthony Alan Grunauer
  • Resistive random access memory (RRAM) cell with a composite capping layer
    Patent number: 9627613
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory (RRAM) cell with a composite capping layer is provided. A tantalum oxide based layer is arranged over a bottom electrode layer. The composite capping layer is arranged over and abutting the tantalum oxide based layer. The composite capping layer includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer overlying the first metal layer. The first metal layer is more reactive with the tantalum oxide based layer than the second metal layer. A top electrode layer is arranged over the composite capping layer. A method for manufacturing the RRAM cell is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hai-Dang Trinh, Cheng-Yuan Tsai, Hsing-Lien Lin
  • Retail fixture with slot
    Patent number: 9615677
    Abstract: A retail fixture includes a platform having a plurality of openings and a cover having at least one slot where the cover is positioned over the platform such that each of the at least one slots of the cover is aligned with an opening of the platform. A set of spaced-apart nubs extends along at least one opening. A bracket extends across the plurality of openings and is mounted to a bottom surface of the platform. The bracket has channels aligned with the openings. Each channel has a first width proximate the bottom surface and a second width distal from the bottom surface wherein the second width is wider than the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Q. Trinh, Robert D. Peota, Judd S. Kivi, Timothy J. Martell, Robert P. Stoltz, Thomas A. Schneider, Alex K. Poniatowski, Jennifer A. Theisen, William Y. Stafford, Daniel Adam Breunig, Kevin Huljich
  • Molecular communication system and method of operating molecular communication system
    Patent number: 9621283
    Abstract: A molecular communication system includes a molecular transmitter, a molecular receiver and a molecular transmission channel. The molecular transmitter transmits at least one molecule representing first data. The molecular receiver receives the at least one molecule, and obtains the first data based on the at least one molecule. The molecular transmission channel is connected between the molecular transmitter and the molecular receiver, and provides a transmission path for the at least one molecule. The at least one molecule moves in the molecular transmission channel based on an anomalous diffusion process. The anomalous diffusion process in the molecular transmission channel is modeled based on a fractional diffusion equation (FDE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hyun-Dong Shin, Dung Phuong Trinh, Trang Ngoc Cao, Young-Min Jeong
  • Electronic device with efficient thermal dissipation
    Patent number: 9615011
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an elongated tubular housing. One or more electronic components are coupled to a chassis disposed in a cavity of the tubular housing. A pair of elongated channels are positioned on opposite sides of the chassis and between the chassis and a sidewall of the tubular housing. The channels are tapered or wedge-shaped along their lengths. During assembly, one of the channels may be slid longitudinally along the other, causing the channels to expand laterally, due to their wedge shape, to secure the chassis in the tubular housing. The chassis and the pair of channels provide a thermally conductive path to dissipate heat. During use, heat generated by the electronic components is transmitted radially outward from the electronic components, through the chassis and the pair of channels, and through the tubular housing to the exterior of the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Fleming, Christopher Michael Buonomo, James Nelson Aldrich, Alexander Hu, Bradley David Urban, Aviv Shoval, Nagesh Rao Janapala, Christopher Lorenzo Dunn, Kok Yen Cheng, Bryan Dan Trinh, Christopher John Kraeutle
  • Restart a force stop mobile application
    Patent number: 9596163
    Abstract: A method for restarting a force stop mobile application is described. In one embodiment, the method may include establishing a connection with a first application installed on a mobile device and receiving a heartbeat signal from the first application via the established connection. Upon receiving the heartbeat signal, the method may include monitoring for subsequent heartbeat signals from the first application and determining a subsequent heartbeat from the first application is not received when expected. Upon determining the subsequent heartbeat from the first application is not received when expected, the method may include determining whether a second application related to the first application is running on the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventor: Charles Trinh
  • Methods and compositions related to thioesterase enzymes
    Patent number: 9587231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mutant thioesterase enzymes and naturally-occurring equivalents thereof, compositions made from such enzymes and uses of thioesterase enzymes. In particular, the present invention provides mutant thioesterase enzymes that have altered properties, for example, altered substrate specificity, altered activity, altered selectivity, and/or altered proportional yields in the product mixtures. The present invention also provides polynucleotides encoding such mutant thioesterase enzymes, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotides. The invention further provides for novel uses of thioesterases in the production of various fatty acid derivatives, which are useful as, or as components of, industrial chemicals and fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: REG LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Hom, Na Trinh, Murtaza Alibhai, Zhihao Hu, Eli Groban, Vikranth Arlagadda, Elizabeth Clarke
  • RRAM cell bottom electrode formation
    Patent number: 9577191
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a resistive random access memory (RRAM) cell having a reduced leakage current, and an associated apparatus. In some embodiments, the method is performed by forming a bottom electrode over a lower metal interconnect layer using an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process to form at least a top portion of the bottom electrode. A dielectric data storage layer is formed onto the top portion of the bottom electrode in-situ with forming the top portion of the bottom electrode. A top electrode is formed over the dielectric data storage layer, and an upper metal interconnect layer is formed over the top electrode. By forming the top portion of the bottom electrode using an ALD process that is in-situ with the formation of the overlying dielectric data storage layer, leakage current, leakage current distribution and device yield of the RRAM cell are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Trinh Hai Dang, Hsing-Lien Lin, Kai-Wen Cheng, Cheng-Yuan Tsai, Chia-Shiung Tsai, Ru-Liang Lee
  • Method and apparatus for a voltage converter having bidirectional power conversion cells
    Patent number: 9570987
    Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage converter (100), including: a plurality of two-way conversion cells (303), each cell comprising a primary circuit (307, Wp), and a secondary circuit (308, Ws) that is insulated from the primary circuit, wherein each circuit can be separately activated in order to supply an output voltage from the converter; and at least one control circuit (306) configured to, in a first operating mode, control the activated cells in order to transfer electrical energy from the primary circuit to the secondary circuit, and control the inactivated cells in order to transfer electrical energy from the secondary circuit to the primary circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignees: Institute Polytechnique de Grenoble, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Univeriste Joseph Fourier
    Inventors: Hieu Trinh, Nicolas Rouger, Jean-Christophe Crebier, Yves Lembeye
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELAYED CROSSLINKING IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20170037303
    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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Waller, Kirk E. Wells, Brian Mueller, Trinh Tran, Pablo Munoz
  • METHOD AND/OR SYSTEM FOR USER AUTHENTICATION WITH TARGETED ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING CONTENT THROUGH PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20170039597
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for generating a request for a one-time password (OTP), and with the OTP transmitted to a mobile device in an electronic message that includes the OTP in conjunction with an electronic advertising content that is targeted to the user of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: John Trinh, Miguel Medina
  • Snack food product
    Patent number: D787150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd James Huthmaker, John Mampra Mathew, Sevugan Palaniappan, Gibran Salazar Hermoso, Ngoc Trinh
  • Snack food product
    Patent number: D787151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Lourdes Cobo, John Mampra Mathew, Sevugan Palaniappan, Ngoc Trinh