Patents by Inventor Bao Tran

Bao Tran 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).

  • Biochemical upgrading of high-protein biomass and grain products
    Patent number: 11312978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of upgrading biomass to provide useful chemical intermediates, fuels, amino acids, nutrients, etc. In particular examples, the biomass is a by-product of ethanol production and is mainly used as high-protein feed. Described herein are methods for upgrading such biomass, such as by implementing pre-treatment conditions and by employing fermentation conditions including modified organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Wesley Davis, Blake Simmons, Mary Bao Tran-Gyamfi, Benjamin Chiau-Pin Wu
  • Food processor
    Patent number: 11305294
    Abstract: A system includes a grinder to obtain a ground meat; a mixer to add fat to the ground meat; a payload bay to receive the ground meat; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators; and means for adding fat to the chopped meat product and then chopping the fat and adding liquid nitrogen to maintain the temperature of the chopped meat product and fat being chopped between 1° C. and 10° C. to obtain a chopped meat and fat product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.
    Inventors: Bao Tran, William Moon
  • Farm drone
    Publication number: 20220111960
    Abstract: A drone with vehicular control system/sensors that can share data with other vehicles and that can communicate with the cloud to provide intelligent handling of the irrigation system. The drone can be used to dispense soil additives and to inspect plants/trees on the farm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • CELLULAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220115783
    Abstract: A system includes a cellular transceiver to communicate with a predetermined target; one or more antennas coupled to the 5G or 6G transceiver each electrically or mechanically steerable to the predetermined target; a processor to control a directionality of the one or more antennas in communication with the predetermined target; and an edge processing module coupled to the processor and the one or more antennas to provide low-latency computation for the predetermined target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • Nano sensor
    Patent number: 11300551
    Abstract: A device includes an upper metallic layer, a lower layer, and a nano sensor array positioned between the upper and lower layers to detect a presence of a gas, a chemical, or a biological object, wherein each sensor's electrical characteristic changes when encountering the gas, chemical or biological object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • Enhanced hearing system
    Patent number: 11304023
    Abstract: A hearing system includes an eye tracking module to detect a sound region of interest; one or more microphone arrays coupled to the eye tracking module and focused on the detected sound region of interest; and one or more amplifiers wirelessly coupled to the one or more microphone arrays and to render sound from the sound region of interest for one or more ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventors: Ha Tran, Bao Tran
  • Medical analysis system
    Patent number: 11298017
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to inspect an eye includes capturing an eye image using a mobile device camera; extracting features of the eye; applying a deep learning neural network to detect potential eye damage; and reporting the potential eye damage for treatment, such as those from laser pointers, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • AVATAR GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20220101599
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for recommending products or services by receiving a three-dimensional (3D) model of one or more products; performing motion tracking and understanding an environment with points or planes and estimating light or color in the environment; and projecting the product in the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • CELLULAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220094058
    Abstract: A system includes one or more antennas; and a processor to control a directionality of the antennas in communication with a predetermined target using 5G protocols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • PATHOGEN TEST SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220074000
    Abstract: A method to test a person includes capturing genetic material from a person being tested; performing a RNA and or DNA or genetic test on the captured material for a predetermined pathogen; if the test shows an absence of the predetermined pathogen, certifying the person with a pathogen free status; and providing a certificate during travel or entrance to a facility as proof of pathogen free status. The method can optionally use a mobile testing lab that includes a mobile test platform including a sealed environment that is easily disinfected; a plurality of storage spaces to store virus genetic testing equipment, diagnostic computer, support equipment, a fume hood with an internal filter and no outside venting; and a power generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Wong, Lyle Probst, Bao Tran, Matthew Grimm, Jason Lohe, Barney Lee, Michael Massing
  • CELLULAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220052450
    Abstract: A system includes one or more antennas; and a processor coupled to the antennas in communication with a predetermined target using 5G protocols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • Reality systems
    Patent number: 11250621
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed method for rendering reality for an object by performing motion tracking and area learning of an environment; selecting a pattern or color from a plurality of product variations; blending the pattern or color of the object and the environment; and displaying the color on the object as an augmented reality view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • NON-FUNGIBLE TOKEN (NFT)
    Publication number: 20220040557
    Abstract: An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a sensor coupled to a processor; and a transceiver coupled to the processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Bao Tran
  • COMPUTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220045425
    Abstract: A system includes a transceiver to communicate with a predetermined target; one or more antennas coupled to the transceiver each electrically or mechanically steerable to the predetermined target; and an edge processing module coupled to the transceiver and one or more antennas to provide low-latency computation for the predetermined target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • BLOCKCHAIN
    Publication number: 20220023742
    Abstract: An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a camera coupled to a processor; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • Extended reality system
    Patent number: 11232580
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for recommending products or services by receiving a three-dimensional (3D) model of one or more products; performing motion tracking and understanding an environment with points or planes and estimating light or color in the environment; and projecting the product in the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • CELLULAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220006190
    Abstract: A system includes a housing with one or more edge processors to handle processing on behalf of a mobile target or to provide local data to the mobile target or to provide artificial intelligence for the mobile target; one or more antennas coupled to the housing; and a processor to control a directionality of the antennas in communication with the mobile target using 5G or 6G protocols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • AR/VR/XR ASSISTANCE
    Publication number: 20220001134
    Abstract: A reality system includes a display aimed at a retina, the display providing 3D images with different depth view points; a glass to selectably turn on or off view of an outside environment in front of the person's eye; a processor coupled to the camera and to the glass to selectably switch between augmented reality and virtual reality; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the transceiver to communicate with a remote processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • Smart device
    Patent number: 11207584
    Abstract: An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a camera coupled to a processor; and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
  • Cellular system
    Patent number: 11201405
    Abstract: A system includes a cellular transceiver to communicate with a predetermined target; one or more antennas coupled to the 5G or 6G transceiver each electrically or mechanically steerable to the predetermined target; a processor to control a directionality of the one or more antennas in communication with the predetermined target; and an edge processing module coupled to the processor and the one or more antennas to provide low-latency computation for the predetermined target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Bao Tran