Patents by Inventor Brian Liu

Brian Liu 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).

  • Publication number: 20240144965
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to spin-orbit torque (SOT) devices comprising a bismuth antimony (BiSb) layer. The SOT devices further comprises a first shield, a BiSb layer disposed over the first shield (S1), a free layer (FL) disposed over the BiSb layer, and a second shield (S2) disposed over the FL. The S1, the FL, and the S2 are disposed at a media facing surface (MFS). The BiSb layer is recessed from the MFS a first distance of about 5 nm to about 20 nm. The FL has a length greater than the first distance. A notch and/or an insulation layer is disposed adjacent to the BiSb layer at the MFS. Current may be configured to flow vertically through the S2 to the FL, and horizontally from the FL to the BiSb layer. Current may be configured to flow vertically through the S2 to the S1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Quang LE, Rohan Babu NAGABHIRAVA, Xiaoyong LIU, Brian R. YORK, Cherngye HWANG, Son T. LE, Randy G. SIMMONS, Kuok San HO, Hisashi TAKANO
  • Publication number: 20240143928
    Abstract: The automated generation of a natural language explanation of what code does. The code is structured to perform tasks because the code itself semantically specifies that those tasks are to be performed. A task-centric representation of the code is automatically generated that includes a task representation of each of some or all of the tasks to be performed as specified by the code. Natural language utterances are then automatically generated by generating a corresponding natural language utterance that semantically describes in natural language the corresponding task represented by the corresponding task representation. Controls are rendered for each natural language utterance that each permit a user to edit the corresponding natural language utterance. After editing, the code itself may be automatically modified or regenerated to reflect the changed natural language utterances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin Goth ZORN, Carina Suzana NEGREANU, Advait SARKAR, Andrew Donald GORDON, John Herbert Martin WILLIAMS, Xieyang LIU, Neil Blunt TORONTO, Sruti Srinivasa RAGAVAN, Brian Paul SLININGER
  • Publication number: 20240144960
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a two dimensional magnetic recording (TDMR) spin-orbit torque (SOT) read head comprising bismuth antimony (BiSb) layers. The read head comprises a lower reader comprising a first SOT stack and an upper reader comprising a second SOT stack. The first SOT stack and the second SOT stack each individually comprise a BiSb layer recessed from a media facing surface (MFS) and a free layer exposed at the MFS. The BiSb layers of each SOT stack are recessed from the MFS a distance of about 5 nm to about 20 nm, the distance being less than a length of the free layers. In one embodiment, the lower reader and the upper reader share a current path. In another embodiment, the lower reader and the upper reader have separate current paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Quang LE, Rohan Babu NAGABHIRAVA, Xiaoyong LIU, Brian R. YORK, Son T. LE, Cherngye HWANG, Kuok San HO, Hisashi TAKANO
  • Publication number: 20240132826
    Abstract: An apparatus for bioprocessing includes a housing, a drawer receivable within the housing, the drawer including a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom defining a processing chamber, and a generally open top, the drawer being movable between a closed position in which the drawer is received within the housing, and an open position in which the drawer extends from the housing enabling access to the processing chamber through the open top, and at least one bed plate positioned within the processing chamber and configured to receive a bioreactor vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC
    Inventors: Weston Blaine Griffin, Alex D Corwin, Xiaohua Zhang, Reginald Donovan Smith, Zhen Liu, Chengkun Zhang, Vandana Keskar, Brian Michael Davis, Kashan Shaikh
  • Patent number: 11968288
    Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) has been disclosed. In some implementations, the ADC is configured to generate ADC samples based on input signals and an ADC input clock. The ADC is further configured to generate at a first time point a synchronized start signal indicating a starting point of capturing the ADC samples. The start signal and a system clock can be synchronized at a second time point. At a third time point, a capturing sample clock for capturing the ADC samples is generated. The synchronized start signal and the capturing sample clock can be input to a counter to determine a time difference between the second and third time points. An ADC output timing of the ADC samples can be determined based on the time difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lennart Karl-Axel Mathe, Brian Clarke Banister, Christos Komninakis, Minkui Liu
  • Publication number: 20240122535
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for operating a user device are described. A user device may identify a health-related condition of a user based on a user input, PPG data for the user, or both. The user device may display instructions for performing a wellness routine that is configured to alleviate the health-related condition. The user device may acquire an additional user input, additional PPG data, or both, during a trial period for the wellness routine. The user device may display information associated with the wellness routine that is based on the additional user input, the additional PPG data, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Tuula-Liina Rees, Brian James Gilan, Ralph Morales, Geoffrey Hunter Wylde, Yiien Liu
  • Publication number: 20240117330
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for endonuclease enzymes having distinguishing domain features, as well as methods of using such enzymes or variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Thomas, Christopher BROWN, Rose KANTOR, Audra DEVOTO, Cristina BUTTERFIELD, Lisa ALEXANDER, Daniela S.A. GOLTSMAN, Jason LIU
  • Publication number: 20240112116
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for automated process configuration and information storage. In an example, a computer-implemented method includes (i) accessing a database of information describing a plurality of steps, where the steps are ordered; (ii) retrieving, from the database, information describing a step in the plurality of steps; (iii) presenting, via a user interface, the information describing the step; (iv) requesting, via the user interface, a user input in response to the presented information; (v) receiving, from the user interface, information describing the user input; (vi) storing, in the database, the information describing the user input, where the storing includes affiliating the information describing user input and the information describing the step with a corresponding identifier; and (vii) identifying, based upon the user input, a next step in the plurality of steps. Other methods and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Netimpact Strategies, Inc
    Inventors: Venkatapathi R. Puvvada, Rachel Wishner, Brian Rowland, Holger Brink, Niketa Ward, Qian Liu, Clifford Kim
  • Patent number: 11950058
    Abstract: A binaural hearing system, and a method of providing communication of data are provided. The method comprises providing third communication of data between a first auxiliary device and a second auxiliary device, wherein the step of providing third communication of data comprises: providing third primary RF communication between the first auxiliary device and a first hearing device of a binaural hearing system; providing third secondary RF communication between the second auxiliary device and a second hearing device of the binaural hearing system; and providing third tertiary communication between the second hearing device and the first hearing device, wherein the step of providing third primary RF communication comprises utilizing a first RF transceiver of the first hearing device, and wherein the step of providing third secondary RF communication comprises utilizing a second RF transceiver of the second hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Brian Dam Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20240101570
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting PRMT5 activity and may have use in treating proliferative, such as cancer, metabolic and blood disorders. Compounds of Formula (I) have the following structure of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Albert AMEGADZIE, Diane Jennifer BEYLKIN, Shon BOOKER, Matthew Paul BOURBEAU, John R. BUTLER, Sanne Ormholt Schroder GLAD, Todd J. KOHN, Brian Alan LANMAN, Kexue LI, Qingyian LIU, Patricia LOPEZ, Francesco MANONI, Primali Vasundera NAVARATNE, Liping H. PETTUS, Rene RAHIMOFF, Nuria A. TAMAYO, Mikkel VESTERGAARD, Hui-Ling WANG, Nicholas Anthony WEIRES
  • Publication number: 20240103879
    Abstract: Block data load with transpose techniques are described. In one example, an input is received, at a control unit, specifying an instruction to load a block of data to at least one memory module using a transpose operation. Responsive to the receiving the input by the control unit, the block of data is caused to be loaded to the at least one memory module by transposing the block of data to form a transposed block of data and storing the transposed block of data in the at least one memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin He, Michael John Mantor, Brian Emberling, Liang Huang, Chao Liu
  • Patent number: 11932842
    Abstract: An apparatus for bioprocessing includes a housing, a drawer receivable within the housing, the drawer including a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom defining a processing chamber, and a generally open top, the drawer being movable between a closed position in which the drawer is received within the housing, and an open position in which the drawer extends from the housing enabling access to the processing chamber through the open top, and at least one bed plate positioned within the processing chamber and configured to receive a bioreactor vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLC
    Inventors: Weston Blaine Griffin, Alex D Corwin, Xiaohua Zhang, Reginald Donovan Smith, Zhen Liu, Chengkun Zhang, Vandana Keskar, Brian Michael Davis, Kashan Shaikh
  • Patent number: 11932454
    Abstract: A bag including a childproof resealable closure system. The bag includes an opening extending from a first end to a second end configured with a closure system to seal the opening. The closure system includes a first elongate closure element and a second elongate closure element, coupled to opposing sidewalls of the bag and extending from the first end to the second end. The first and second elongate closure elements may be resealably interlocked to provide the seal. The first closure element may be coupled to its sidewall along its lower portion while leaving the upper portion of the closure element substantially disconnected. The second closure element may be coupled to its sidewall along its upper and lower portions. The second closure element may include a discreet partial gap along its length to facilitate the gripping and separating of the closure system, to render the resealable bag childproof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: AA Global Imports, Inc.
    Inventors: David Aryanpanah, Brian Anav, Chao Liu
  • Publication number: 20240086208
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamically modeling and depicting overall emissions of the aviation industry and changes thereto when taking into account, for example, traffic growth and introduction of sustainability strategies, such as new and/or improved technologies, an increase in operational efficiency, and carbon offsets. Using the dynamic tool described herein, users can define scenarios on how to reduce emissions through the introduction of different sustainability strategies, both statically and over time, analyze the impact of those strategies on emissions, and understand the dependencies between select strategies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Jonas Schulze, Hilna Sahle, Anna-Lisa Mautes, Daniel Artic, Michael Gottscheck, Rahul Ashok, Neil Titchener, Nicholas Applegate, Hubert Wong, Nadine Akari, Lisa Liu, David Raymond, Brian Yutko
  • Publication number: 20240088642
    Abstract: A circuit interrupter including a current sensor having a normal sensor output and an over current detection output, a solid state switch module structured to have a closed state to allow current to flow through the circuit interrupter and an open state to interrupt current flowing through the circuit interrupter, a gate driver structured to control the solid state switch module including a desaturation function output, wherein the gate driver is structured to cause the solid state switch module to interrupt current flowing through the circuit interrupter when the DESAT function output changes to the on state, and an electronic trip circuit structured to output a trip signal to the gate driver when the normal sensor output reaches a first threshold level or the overcurrent detection output changes to the on state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: XIN ZHOU, Brian E. Carlson, Yanjun Feng, Jianyang Liu, Michael Stepian, Andrew L. Gottschalk, Santhosh Kumar Chamarajanagar Govinda Nayaka
  • Patent number: 11929766
    Abstract: According to embodiments, an example method for determining an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) output timing in a user equipment may include operating a switch in a first mode to route a system clock from an oscillator to an input of the ADC and determining a first ADC output timing based on a first set of ADC samples generated by the ADC. The method may also include operating the switch in a second mode to route analog signals from a transceiver of the user equipment to the input of the ADC and obtaining a second set of ADC samples generated by the ADC based on the analog signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lennart Karl-Axel Mathe, Brian Clarke Banister, Christos Komninakis, Minkui Liu
  • Patent number: 11919103
    Abstract: Systems and methods of a laser welding device are disclosed. The laser welding device includes a laser generator configured to generate welding-type lasing power. A lens focuses the welding-type lasing power at a focal point on a workpiece to generate a puddle during a welding-type operation. A wire feeder is configured to feed wire to the puddle generated by the laser generator. A laser scanner controls the lens to move the focal point of the welding-type lasing power in multiple dimensions over the workpiece during the welding-type operation. In some examples, the feed wire is used in an additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Shuang Liu, Erik Miller, Brian Doyle
  • Patent number: 11920119
    Abstract: A bioprocessing system includes a first module configured for enriching and isolating a population of cells, a second module configured for activating, genetically modifying, and expanding the population of cells, and a third module configured for harvesting the expanded population of cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLC
    Inventors: Weston Blaine Griffin, Alex D Corwin, Xiaohua Zhang, Reginald Donovan Smith, Zhen Liu, Chengkun Zhang, Vandana Keskar, Brian Michael Davis, Kashan Shaikh
  • Patent number: 11921788
    Abstract: A system level search module receives system level search user interface registration information for an application of the computing device. The registration information includes an indication of how the system level search module can launch the application. The registration information is added to a registration store, and the application is included as one of one or more applications that can be searched using the system level search user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Priya Vaidyanathan, Brian E. Uphoff, Brandon H. Paddock, Stephanie M. Monk, Dona Sarkar, Wentao Chen, Edward Boyle Averett, Manav Mishra, Derek S. Gebhard, Richard Jacob White, Yin Liu
  • Publication number: 20240072511
    Abstract: The present Specification is directed to the heterogeneous integration of compound-semiconductor devices on indirect-bandgap material substrates. A chip comprising compound-semiconductor layer stack disposed on a handle substrate of germanium is bonded, stack-side down, to a silicon layer disposed on a host substrate. The use of a germanium handle substrate enables the handle substrate to be removed after bonding using methods that are highly selective for germanium over the compound semiconductor layer stack. As a result, the compound-semiconductor layer stack does not need to be protected during handle substrate removal and the handle substrate can be completely removed without causing damage to the compound-semiconductor layer stack. As a result, after handle-substrate removal, the materials of the layer stack can be processed further to define one or more optically active devices in conventional fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Justin Colby NORMAN, Brian KOCH, Alan LIU