Patents by Inventor Betty Kong

Betty Kong 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).

  • Compositions and methods for the detection of zinc
    Patent number: 11448644
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC
    Publication number: 20200033326
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • Compositions and methods for the detection of zinc
    Patent number: 10352925
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC
    Publication number: 20150094524
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SODA ASH PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20120298522
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems to produce sodium carbonate (soda ash). The methods and systems provided herein modify a Solvay process by integrating it with an electrochemical process to produce a less carbon dioxide intensive Solvay process and an environmentally friendly sodium carbonate product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: RIYAZ SHIPCHANDLER, Betty Kong Ling Pun, Michael Joseph Weiss
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION OF SYNTHESIS GAS
    Publication number: 20120275987
    Abstract: Provided are methods for sequestering carbon dioxide from a synthesis gas to provide a gaseous and an aqueous product. A recovery method and system for combusting the gaseous product and utilizing the aqueous product is provided. Methods and systems are described for utilizing the aqueous product in an electrochemical or a precipitation reaction. Compositions of sequestered carbon dioxide are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: MICHAEL D. HIZA, Philip Brlan Tuet, Manoj R. Som, Betty Kong Ling Pun
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC
    Publication number: 20120271100
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • STAGED ABSORBER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120244053
    Abstract: Provided are methods for sequestering carbon dioxide. A recovery method and system for recovering a gaseous component is provided. Methods and systems may utilize one or more absorbing solutions in two or more absorbing zones. Methods for reducing the volume of an absorbing system are described. Methods for adjusting the composition of sequestered carbon dioxide are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: KYLE SELF, Betty Kong Ling, Riyaz Shipchandler
  • Acaricidal carpet cleaning composition comprising esterified and non-esterified ethoxylated glycerol mixture
    Patent number: 5985814
    Abstract: An improvement is described in the carpet compositions which is especially effective in killing dust mites, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, an acaricidal agent, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu
  • Sprayable cleaning composition comprising acaricidal agent
    Patent number: 5948743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayable composition for the treatment of soft surfaces and containing 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of an acaricidal agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Pierre Fonsny, Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong
  • Acaricidal carpet cleaning composition comprising esterified and non-esterified ethoxylated glycerol mixture
    Patent number: 5942482
    Abstract: An improvement is described in the carpet compositions which is especially effective in killing dust mites, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, an acaricidal agent, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu
  • All purpose carpet cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 5905066
    Abstract: An all purpose carpet cleaning composition containing an anionic surfactant and an acaricidal agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu
  • Cleaning composition in various liquid forms comprising acaricidal agents
    Patent number: 5719114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light duty liquid, microemulsion, hard surface cleaning or liquid composition containing 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of an acaricidal agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Marianne Mahieu