Patents by Inventor C. Lai
C. Lai 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).
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Patent number: 11912396Abstract: An assembly and a method for manufacturing an assembly for transmitting torque to an aircraft actuator. The assembly and method include a torque tube having a longitudinal axis and an end fitting. The ending fitting includes a connector portion and an engagement portion that is inserted into the torque tube. The engagement portion includes a first end adjacent the connector portion, a second end opposite the first end, and a coupling region between the first and second end that includes an outer coupling surface having an outer diameter and a continuous groove formed thereon. The continuous groove includes two axial grooves that extend along the outer coupling surface along the longitudinal axis and a first parallel groove that extends circumferentially about the longitudinal axis along the outer coupling surface that joins the two axial grooves.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Victor Barger, Joseph M. Bielefeldt, Jude C. Lai, Eric W. Karlen
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Patent number: 11167518Abstract: A container that includes a microwave interactive web at least partially overlying and joined to a three-dimensional support, wherein the three-dimensional support may be formed prior to having the microwave interactive web mounted thereto. The three-dimensional support may be a preformed container that is sufficiently rigid and dimensionally stable for use in containing food.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Brian R. O'Hagan, Laurence M. C. Lai, Joseph Walsh, William Cox, George Hackel, Neilson Zeng, Michael Shaw, Timothy Henry Bohrer
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Publication number: 20210299265Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for preparing a cell-binding agent cytotoxic agent conjugate. The method comprises the step of reacting a cell-binding agent with a cytotoxic agent or a cytotoxic agent-linker compound having a reactive group capable of forming a covalent bond with the cell-binding agent at a pH between 4 to 9 in the presence of a buffer solution with high ionic strength, wherein the cell-binding agent comprises a lysine ?-NH2 group that forms a covalent bond with the cytotoxic agent or the cytotoxic agent-linker compound having an amine-reactive group. The cell-binding agent-cytotoxic agent conjugates prepared according to the methods described herein are also included in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicants: IMMUNOGEN, INC., IMMUNOGEN, INC.Inventors: Katharine C. Lai, Robert W. Herbst, Scott Alan Hilderbrand
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Patent number: 11104431Abstract: A flexbeam rotor blade assembly includes a flexbeam having a body that includes a first surface, a second, opposing surface, and an opening extending through the first and second surfaces. At least one snubber is mounted to one of the first and second surfaces spaced along the body from the opening. A snubber retainer is mounted to one of the first and second surfaces between the body and the at least one snubber. The snubber retainer includes a retainer plate having a snubber attachment member to which the snubber assembly is mounted and a mounting arm including a retainer plate opening spaced from the snubber attachment member. The retainer plate opening registers with the opening in the flexbeam. A mechanical fastener extends through the retainer plate opening and the opening in the flexbeam. The mechanical fastener joins the snubber retainer to the one of the first and second surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATIONInventors: David N. Schmaling, Richard C. Lay, Leon M. Meyer
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Publication number: 20210147067Abstract: An assembly and a method for manufacturing an assembly for transmitting torque to an aircraft actuator. The assembly and method include a torque tube having a longitudinal axis and an end fitting. The ending fitting includes a connector portion and an engagement portion that is inserted into the torque tube. The engagement portion includes a first end adjacent the connector portion, a second end opposite the first end, and a coupling region between the first and second end that includes an outer coupling surface having an outer diameter and a continuous groove formed thereon. The continuous groove includes two axial grooves that extend along the outer coupling surface along the longitudinal axis and a first parallel groove that extends circumferentially about the longitudinal axis along the outer coupling surface that joins the two axial grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Victor Barger, Joseph M. Bielefeldt, Jude C. Lai, Eric W. Karlen
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Patent number: 10956933Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for determining user engagement levels during a presentation of content. The system first collects data associated with a user session at a client device. Next, the system predicts a user engagement level during the user session by applying an engagement predicting rule to the data. The system can predicts respective user engagement levels for various segments of the presentation by applying one or more engagement predicting rules to the data. The system then presents invitational content based on the user engagement level.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Michael Froimowitz Greenzeiger, Steven C. Bredenberg, Christopher John Foster Bullen, Mark C. Lay
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Patent number: 10683156Abstract: A microwave heating construct comprises a base, a wall extending upwardly around the base for defining a cavity for receiving a food item, and a microwave energy shielding element overlying a lower margin of the wall, the microwave energy shielding element having an upper edge including a substantially incurved portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Laurence M. C. Lai, Sandra M. Tsontzidis, Bing Liu, Angela Chen Li, Neilson Zeng
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Publication number: 20190038762Abstract: This invention relates to antibody-drug conjugates capable of delivering cytotoxic compounds to cancers expressing the guanylyl cyclase C (GCC) transmembrane cell surface receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicants: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., IMMUNOGEN, INC.Inventors: Ole Petter VEIBY, Ravi V. J. CHARI, John M. LAMBERT, Katharine C. LAI, Robert W. HERBST, Scott A. HILDERBRAND
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Publication number: 20180322529Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for determining user engagement levels during a presentation of content. The system first collects data associated with a user session at a client device. Next, the system predicts a user engagement level during the user session by applying an engagement predicting rule to the data. The system can predicts respective user engagement levels for various segments of the presentation by applying one or more engagement predicting rules to the data. The system then presents invitational content based on the user engagement level.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Michael Froimowitz Greenzeiger, Steven C. Bredenberg, Christopher John Foster Bullen, Mark C. Lay
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Publication number: 20180312249Abstract: A flexbeam rotor blade assembly includes a flexbeam having a body that includes a first surface, a second, opposing surface, and an opening extending through the first and second surfaces. At least one snubber is mounted to one of the first and second surfaces spaced along the body from the opening. A snubber retainer is mounted to one of the first and second surfaces between the body and the at least one snubber. The snubber retainer includes a retainer plate having a snubber attachment member to which the snubber assembly is mounted and a mounting arm including a retainer plate opening spaced from the snubber attachment member. The retainer plate opening registers with the opening in the flexbeam. A mechanical fastener extends through the retainer plate opening and the opening in the flexbeam. The mechanical fastener joins the snubber retainer to the one of the first and second surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: David N. Schmaling, Richard C. Lay, Leon M. Meyer
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Patent number: 10055756Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for determining user engagement levels during a presentation of content. The system first collects data associated with a user session at a client device. Next, the system predicts a user engagement level during the user session by applying an engagement predicting rule to the data. The system can predicts respective user engagement levels for various segments of the presentation by applying one or more engagement predicting rules to the data. The system then presents invitational content based on the user engagement level.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael Froimowitz Greenzeiger, Steven C. Bredenberg, Christopher John Foster Bullen, Mark C. Lay
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Publication number: 20180230218Abstract: MET is a receptor tyrosine kinase found on the surface of tumor cells. The present invention includes anti-MET antibodies, forms and fragments, having superior physical and functional properties; immunoconjugates, compositions, diagnostic reagents, methods for inhibiting growth, therapeutic methods, improved antibodies and cell lines; and polynucleotides, vectors and genetic constructs encoding same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Thomas Chittenden, Jutta Deckert, Stuart William Hicks, Katharine C. Lai, Peter U. Park, Lingyun Rui, Daniel J. Tavares, Neeraj Kohli
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Patent number: 10047122Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that may serve as anticancer therapeutics. The compounds of the invention bind to polo-like kinases through the polo-box domain. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are POM-protected peptide derivatives. The use of cationic bis-alkyl his residues in combination with a mono POM-protected phophoryl group results in a peptide possessing an overall neutral charge. The peptide derivatives of the invention have achieved both good efficacy and an enhanced bioavailability. The invention also provides methods of use, compositions, and kits thereof. Further, the invention provides a novel method of design and/or synthesis of phosphoryl-derived peptide derivatives useful as therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health & Human ServicesInventors: Wenjian Qian, Jung Eun Park, Christopher C. Lai, James A. Kelley, Kyung S. Lee, Terrence R. Burke, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180193315Abstract: Compounds having a structure of Formula (IX): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, Q1-Q2, R6, R7, A, B, W, x, and y are as defined herein and are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating various HAT-related conditions or diseases, including cancer, by administration of such compounds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Edward A. Kesicki, Arthur F. Kluge, Michael A. Patane, John H. Van Drie, JR., Ce Wang, Maricel Torrent, Michael L. Curtin, Todd M. Hansen, Rick F. Clark, Robin R. Frey, Zhiqin Ji, Yujia Dai, William J. McClellan, Jane Gong, Gui-dong G. Zhu, Anthony Mastracchio, Michael R. Michaelides, Thomas D. Penning, Chunqiu C. Lai
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Patent number: 9944036Abstract: A container that includes a microwave interactive web at least partially overlying and joined to a three-dimensional support, wherein the three-dimensional support may be formed prior to having the microwave interactive web mounted thereto. The three-dimensional support may be a preformed container that is sufficiently rigid and dimensionally stable for use in containing food.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Brian R. O'Hagan, Laurence M. C. Lai, Joseph Walsh, William Cox, George Hackel, Neilson Zeng, Michael Shaw, Timothy Henry Bohrer
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Publication number: 20180099880Abstract: A method for treating water is provided. The method includes feeding gas through a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) jet device having an electrode and a ground electrode disposed in water comprising at least one organic toxin derived from a biological organism to generate a cavity in the water, and powering the electrode such that a plasma jet is generated in the cavity. The plasma jet interacts with the water to generate oxidizing agents that oxidize and decompose organic toxins in the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Janis C. LAI, John E. FOSTER
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Publication number: 20180071262Abstract: Compounds having a structure of Formula (IX): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, Q1----Q2, R6, R7, A, B, W, x, and y are as defined herein and are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating various HAT-related conditions or diseases, including cancer, by administration of such compounds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Edward A. Kesicki, Arthur F. Kluge, Michael A. Patane, John H. Van Drie, JR., Ce Wang, Maricel Torrent, Michael L. Curtin, Todd M. Hansen, Rick F. Clark, Robin R. Frey, Zhiqin Ji, Yujia Dai, William J. McClellan, Jane Gong, Gui-dong G. Zhu, Anthony Mastracchio, Michael R. Michaelides, Thomas D. Penning, Chunqiu C. Lai
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Patent number: 9884680Abstract: The invention relates to a backing plate used for an elastomeric bearing system, the backing plate comprising a plate which defines an at least partial annulus about an axis, a motion limiter and a redundant pivot which extend from the plate so as to respond to a retainer plate disbond.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft CorporationInventors: Leon M. Meyer, Richard C. Lay, David N. Schmaling
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Patent number: 9764887Abstract: A construct for heating a food item in a microwave oven includes a base, a wall extending upwardly from the base, a microwave energy shielding element overlying at least a portion of the wall, and a microwave energy diffusing element circumscribed by the microwave energy shielding element. The microwave energy diffusing element includes a plurality of microwave energy reflective elements within a microwave energy transparent area.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Laurence M. C. Lai, Neilson Zeng, Bing Liu
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Patent number: 9721307Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for identifying entities (such as companies) that are associated with members of an online social network. During operation, the system obtains text strings from member records in the online social network, wherein each text string is an identifier for an entity that is associated with a member. The system also obtains connection information specifying connections among members of the online social network, and possibly location information for the members. Finally, the system uses the text strings, the connection information and the location information to identify entities that are associated with members of the online social network.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: LinkedIn CorporationInventors: Alex C. Lai, Ke Wang