Patents by Inventor Andrew An

Andrew An 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).

  • Hearing aid and computing device for providing audio labels
    Patent number: 8582790
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes a microphone to convert audible sounds into sound-related electrical signals and a memory configured to store a plurality of hearing aid profiles. Each hearing aid profile has an associated audio label. The hearing aid further includes a processor coupled to the microphone and to the memory and configured to select one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles. The processor applies the one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles to the sound-related electrical signals to produce a shaped output signal to compensate for a hearing impairment of a user. The processor is configured to insert the associated audio label into the shaped output signal. The hearing aid also includes a speaker coupled to the processor and configured to convert the shaped output signal into an audible sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Audiotoniq, Inc.
    Inventors: John Michael Page Knox, David Matthew Landry, Samir Ibrahim, Andrew Lawrence Eisenberg
  • Apoptosis-inducing agents for the treatment of cancer and immune and autoimmune diseases
    Patent number: 8580794
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: George A. Doherty, Steven W. Elmore, Lisa A. Hasvold, Andrew J. Souers, Zhi-Fu Tao, Gary T. Wang, Le Wang, Robert Mantei, Todd M. Hansen
  • Method of forming non-planar membranes using CMP
    Patent number: 8580691
    Abstract: A method of shaping a substrate in one embodiment includes providing a first support layer, providing a first shaping pattern on the first support layer, providing a substrate on the first shaping pattern, performing a first chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process on the substrate positioned on the first shaping pattern, and removing the once polished substrate from the first shaping pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andrew B. Graham, Gary Yama, Gary O'Brien
  • Identifying bugs in a database system environment
    Patent number: 8583964
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying bugs in a database system. In one embodiment, a method includes running a plurality of tests on a software application, and rerunning one or more tests of the plurality of tests. The method also includes identifying one or more bugs in the one or more tests based on inconsistent test results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Chen, Anjesh Dubey, Worley Ortiz, Mark A. Fischer, Thom Kim, Andrew Tsui, Fiaz Hossain, Pallav Kothari
  • Multi-unit cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: 8579529
    Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventors: Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek
  • Maize variety hybrid X18B721
    Patent number: 8581068
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18B721 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X18B721 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18B721 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18B721, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18B721. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18B721.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: William Andrew Wilson, Terry R. Colbert
  • Registering email addresses for online communication sessions
    Patent number: 8583149
    Abstract: A client computing device registers an email address as an identifier for online communication sessions. An email validation request message is received from the client computing device to validate an email address that includes the email address and an online communication session profile identifier that identifies an online communication session profile of a user of the client computing device. Responsive to determining that the email address has been validated, an email validated success message is sent to the client computing device. An activated email address request message is received from the client computing device that includes the email address and the online communication session profile identifier. The email address is then activated as an identifier associated with the online communication session profile to be used for online communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Vyrros, Justin Wood, Patrick Gates, Justin Santamaria, Erik Strahm, Lon Hardeman, Selva Subramaniam, Rakesh Singh, Sudipt Sinha, Josh Converse, Jeremy Wyld, Dan Keen
  • Variable clutch mechanism and correction tape dispenser with variable clutch mechanism
    Patent number: 8578999
    Abstract: A clutch mechanism for a tape dispenser, for example, includes a first reel, a second reel, a biasing element, and a friction element. The first and second reels are rotatably disposed on first and second shafts. The biasing element is disposed between the first reel and shaft such that the first reel is movable in a radial direction relative to the first shaft. The friction element includes at least a portion that is disposed between the first reel and the second reel and arranged to generate a first normal force when the first reel is in a first position, relative to the first shaft, and a second normal force when the first reel is in a second position, relative to the first shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventor: Andrew Kropp
  • Indoor localization of mobile devices
    Patent number: 8583400
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to indoor localization, for example, where GPS or other localization signals are unavailable. More specifically, aspects relate to using a particle filter in conjunction with a gyroscope and/or accelerometer to identify a current location of a client device with respect to a map. In one example, the map may be based upon a map including a series of walls representing locations where a user may not walk within a building. In another example, the map may be based upon a series of rails representing locations where a user may walk within a building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastian Thrun, Andrew Lookingbill, Mohammed Waleed Kadous
  • Providing aggregated starting point information
    Patent number: 8583684
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for providing aggregated starting point information. One example method includes identifying a location associated with an entity, identifying, from navigation information query logs, starting points for navigation information that includes an ending point in a predefined vicinity of the location associated with the entity, aggregating information associated with the starting points, and providing aggregated starting point information to the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Kirmse
  • Individualized marketing to improve capacity utilization
    Patent number: 8583485
    Abstract: Suppliers of goods and/or services subject to shifts in capacity utilization design and implement marketing campaigns around utilization forecasts, targeting marketing expenditures on periods of excess capacity rather than periods without excess capacity, and in some embodiments also to alter variables such as pricing, consumer targeting, or even the intensity of the campaign itself on a dynamic basis in response to changing market conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kayak Software Corporation
    Inventors: Charles L. Spurr, Jim Giza, Paul English, Daniel S. Hafner, Andrew Patterson, Steve Hafner
  • Turbo-compressor-condenser-expander
    Patent number: 8578733
    Abstract: A turbo-compressor-condenser-expander arrangement, including heat-transferring blades mounted on or surrounding individual conduits. The open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. A first hub, a first set of radial conduits, axial conduits, a second set of radial conduits, and a second hub are included; a motor rotates a central axis of the turbo-compressor-condenser-expander.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Appollo Wind Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Benoit Roisin, Andrew S. Geffken, Ian E. Graves
  • Gas storage apparatus
    Patent number: 8579146
    Abstract: A gas storage apparatus comprises a pressure vessel in the form of a cylinder, closed by a valve, containing a non-permanent gas having under its storage conditions a gas phase and a liquid phase. A jacket formed of plastics sachets surrounds and is in heat transfer relationship with the outer surface of the cylinder. The sachets define closed compartments containing a heat release substance which is liquid at 20° C. On opening the valve, the non-permanent gas is delivered from the cylinder. The liquid phase of the non-permanent gas absorbs heat from the heat release substance which undergoes fusion. The heat release substance may be water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Andrew Richard Thomas Tatarek
  • Dynamic subroutine linkage optimizing shader performance
    Patent number: 8581912
    Abstract: Allocation of memory registers for shaders by a processor is described herein. For each shader, registers are allocated based on the shader's level of complexity. Simpler shader instances are restricted to a smaller number of memory registers. More complex shader instances are allotted more registers. To do so, developers' high level shading level (HLSL) language includes template classes of shaders that can later be replaced by complex or simple versions of the shader. The HLSL is converted to bytecode that can be used to rasterize pixels on a computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael V. Oneppo, Craig Peeper, Andrew L. Bliss, John L. Rapp, Mark M. Lacey
  • Apparatus for VHF impedance match tuning
    Patent number: 8578879
    Abstract: Embodiments of impedance matching networks are provided herein. In some embodiments, an impedance matching network may include a coaxial resonator having an inner and an outer conductor. A tuning capacitor may be provided for variably controlling a resonance frequency of the coaxial resonator. The tuning capacitor may be formed by a first tuning electrode and a second tuning electrode and an intervening dielectric, wherein the first tuning electrode is formed by a portion of the inner conductor. A load capacitor may be provided for variably coupling energy from the inner conductor to a load. The load capacitor may be formed by the inner conductor, an adjustable load electrode, and an intervening dielectric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Hiroji Hanawa, Kenneth S. Collins, Lawrence Wong, Samer Banna, Andrew Nguyen
  • Motorcycle having detachable support members
    Patent number: 8579063
    Abstract: A motorcycle includes a steering head, a steering assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head, at least one longitudinal frame member extending rearwardly from the steering head, and a rear frame member coupled to the longitudinal frame member. The rear frame member includes a mounting portion having a mounting surface, and first and second walls extending from the mounting surface at an oblique angle to the mounting surface. The motorcycle also includes a support coupled to the rear frame member. The support includes a coupling portion having a coupling surface, and first and second walls extending from the coupling surface at an oblique angle to the coupling surface. The first and second walls of the mounting portion are wedged against the first and second walls of the coupling portion, respectively, to substantially prevent rotation of the support with respect to the rear frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendon Smith, Andrew Holtan, Christopher J. Butkiewicz, Francis Giunta
  • Drill presses having laser alignment systems and methods therefor
    Patent number: 8578621
    Abstract: A laser alignment system for a drill press includes first and second adjustable laser assemblies mountable on the drill press. Each adjustable laser assembly includes a base firmly affixed to the drill press, a rotatable element mounted on the base and being adapted to selectively rotate relative to the base, a pivotable element mounted on the rotatable element and being adapted to selectively pivot relative to the rotatable element, and a laser mounted on the pivotable element and being adapted to move simultaneously with the pivotable element. The laser alignment system includes a pivot adjusting mechanism coupled with the pivotable element for selectively pivoting the pivotable element relative to the rotatable element, and a rotation adjusting mechanism coupled with the rotatable element for selectively rotating the rotatable element relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Chang Type Industrial Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sarah Jane Montplaisir, David Andrew Goldman
  • Turbomachinery blade having a platform relief hole, platform cooling holes, and trailing edge cutback
    Patent number: 8579590
    Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes providing a turbomachinery blade having an airfoil connected to a platform in a root region of the turbomachinery blade. The airfoil has a trailing edge extending from the root region to a tip distal from the root region. The method further includes forming a blind relief hole in the platform proximate the trailing edge of the airfoil, and forming a plurality of cooling holes in the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Wood Group Heavy Industrial Turbines AG
    Inventors: Gregory M. Nadvit, Andrew D. Williams, Leone J. Tessarini, Michel P. Arnal
  • Passive mechanical torque converter
    Patent number: 8579755
    Abstract: A passive mechanical torque converter includes an input member which is coupled to an input of a first centripetal clutch. The output of the first centripetal clutch is coupled to both one element of a planetary gear assembly and the input of a second, double sided centripetal clutch. Another element of the planetary gear assembly is coupled to one side of a one way (overrunning) clutch, the other side of which is grounded. The output of the double sided centripetal clutch and the third element of the planetary gear assembly are coupled to an output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Andrew W. Phillips
  • Aqueous base-developable negative-tone films based on functionalized norbornene polymers
    Patent number: 8580477
    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass negative-tone, aqueous base developable, self-imageable polymer compositions useful for forming films that can be patterned to create structures for microelectronic devices, microelectronic packaging, microelectromechanical systems, optoelectronic devices and displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Promerus LLC
    Inventors: Brian Knapp, Edmund Elce, Andrew Bell, Cheryl Burns, Sridevi Kaiti, Brian Kocher, Hendra Ng, Yogesh Patel, Masanobu Sakamoto, Xiaoming Wu, Linda Zhang