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).

  • Patent number: 9569551
    Abstract: Dynamically modelling geospatial words in social media, in one aspect, generates a word set based on frequencies of words occurring in GPS annotated text data generated by a GPS-enabled device containing latitude and longitude coordinates. Locations are partitioned by mapping GPS coordinates in the GPS annotated text data to a set of discrete non-overlapped locations. A text stream contained in the GPS annotated text data is segmented into time windows. Footprints of locations in time windows are generated. Geospatial weights associated with words in the word set may be generated based on localness of words determined based on the footprints. Words in a text message are extracted and scores are determined for the set of discrete non-overlapped locations associated with the words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Butler, Bo Han, Jennifer C. Lai
  • Patent number: 9563615
    Abstract: Dynamically modelling geospatial words in social media, in one aspect, generates a word set based on frequencies of words occurring in GPS annotated text data generated by a GPS-enabled device containing latitude and longitude coordinates. Locations are partitioned by mapping GPS coordinates in the GPS annotated text data to a set of discrete non-overlapped locations. A text stream contained in the GPS annotated text data is segmented into time windows. Footprints of locations in time windows are generated. Geospatial weights associated with words in the word set are generated based on localness of words determined based on the footprints. Words in a text message are extracted and scores are determined for the set of discrete non-overlapped locations associated with the words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Butler, Bo Han, Jennifer C. Lai
  • Publication number: 20160335235
    Abstract: Dynamically modelling geospatial words in social media, in one aspect, generates a word set based on frequencies of words occurring in GPS annotated text data generated by a GPS-enabled device containing latitude and longitude coordinates. Locations are partitioned by mapping GPS coordinates in the GPS annotated text data to a set of discrete non-overlapped locations. A text stream contained in the GPS annotated text data is segmented into time windows. Footprints of locations in time windows are generated. Geospatial weights associated with words in the word set are generated based on localness of words determined based on the footprints. Words in a text message are extracted and scores are determined for the set of discrete non-overlapped locations associated with the words.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher J. Butler, Bo Han, Jennifer C. Lai
  • Publication number: 20160335276
    Abstract: Dynamically modelling geospatial words in social media, in one aspect, generates a word set based on frequencies of words occurring in GPS annotated text data generated by a GPS-enabled device containing latitude and longitude coordinates. Locations are partitioned by mapping GPS coordinates in the GPS annotated text data to a set of discrete non-overlapped locations. A text stream contained in the GPS annotated text data is segmented into time windows. Footprints of locations in time windows are generated. Geospatial weights associated with words in the word set may be generated based on localness of words determined based on the footprints. Words in a text message are extracted and scores are determined for the set of discrete non-overlapped locations associated with the words.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher J. Butler, Bo Han, Jennifer C. Lai
  • Patent number: 9493287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence M. C. Lai, Sandra M. Tsontzidis, Bing Liu, Angela Chen Li, Neilson Zeng
  • Publication number: 20160235716
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 9405743
    Abstract: Dynamically modelling geospatial words in social media, in one aspect, generates a word set based on frequencies of words occurring in GPS annotated text data generated by a GPS-enabled device containing latitude and longitude coordinates. Locations are partitioned by mapping GPS coordinates in the GPS annotated text data to a set of discrete non-overlapped locations. A text stream contained in the GPS annotated text data is segmented into time windows. Footprints of locations in time windows are generated. Geospatial weights associated with words in the word set are generated based on localness of words determined based on the footprints. Words in a text message are extracted and scores are determined for the set of discrete non-overlapped locations associated with the words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Butler, Bo Han, Jennifer C. Lai
  • Patent number: 9315623
    Abstract: A soluble n-type copolymer that is useful in electronic and photonic devices. Embodiments of the invention include an n-type copolymer having a soluble n-type perylene copolymer having base formula A, where R is a backbone segment, where R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, fluorinated alkyl, functionalized alkyl, aryl, fluorinated aryl, and functionalized aryl, and where n ranges from about 2 to 50,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: William C. Lai, Alfred Baca, Benjamin Harvey, M. Joseph Roberts, Heather Meylemans
  • Publication number: 20160039872
    Abstract: 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 pho-phoryl 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Wenjian Qian, Jung Eun Park, Christopher C. Lai, James A. Kelley, Kyung S. Lee, Terrence R. Burke, JR.
  • Patent number: 9256862
    Abstract: A method of automating incoming message prioritization. The method including training a global classifier of a computer system using training data. Dynamically training a user-specific classifier of the computer system based on a plurality of feedback instances. Inferring a topic of the incoming message received by the computer system based on a topic-based user model. Computing a plurality of contextual features of the incoming message. Determining a priority classification strategy for assigning a priority level to the incoming message based on the computed contextual features of the incoming message and a weighted combination of the global classifier and the user specific classifier. Classifying the incoming message based on the priority classification strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer C. Lai, Jie Lu, Shimei Pan, Zhen Wen
  • Patent number: 9205968
    Abstract: A microwave energy interactive structure includes microwave energy interactive material supported on a microwave energy transparent substrate, and a plurality of spaced apart microwave energy transparent segments circumscribed by the microwave energy interactive material. The plurality of spaced apart microwave energy transparent segments define a pattern of loops that may be dimensioned to induce resonance of microwave energy during microwave heating of a food item on the structure. The structure may also include a plurality of microwave energy transparent elements that are operative as fuses to prevent overheating of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Neilson Zeng, Laurence M. C. Lai, Scott W. Middleton
  • Patent number: 9152953
    Abstract: An apparatus for automating a prioritization of an incoming message, including a batch learning module that generates a global classifier based on training data that is input to the batch learning module. A feedback learning module that generates a user-specific classifier based on a plurality of feedback instances. A feature extraction module that receives the incoming message and a topic-based user model, infers a topic of the incoming message based on the topic-based user model, and computes a plurality of contextual features of the incoming message. A classification module that dynamically determines a priority classification strategy for assigning a priority level to the incoming message based on the plurality of contextual features of the incoming message and a weighted combination of the global classifier and the user-specific classifier, and classifies the incoming message based on the priority classification strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer C. Lai, Jie Lu, Shimei Pan, Zhen Wen
  • Publication number: 20150252370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating or preventing an influenza virus type A infection, particularly by using an ATX inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Michael M. C. LAI, Hsu-Ling CHIEN, King-Song JENG, Wen-Chi SU
  • Patent number: 9082983
    Abstract: A thin film transistor having a solution-processed n-type copolymer semiconductor material. A thin-film transistor (TFT) device including, an organic TFT device having at least one substrate, at least one gate electrode, at least one electrically-insulating dielectric material, at least one drain electrode, at least one source electrode, and at least one n-type solution-processable semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Alfred G. Baca, William C. Lai
  • Patent number: D752375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew John Maitland, Iain James Sabberton, Peter David Cauwood, Anthony C. Lai, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte
  • Patent number: D752377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew John Maitland, Iain James Sabberton, Peter David Cauwood, Anthony C. Lai, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte
  • Patent number: D760032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Paul Thompson, Matthew John Maitland, Iain James Sabberton, Peter David Cauwood, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte, Anthony C. Lai
  • Patent number: D763627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Paul Thompson, Matthew John Maitland, Iain James Sabberton, Peter David Cauwood, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte, Anthony C. Lai
  • Patent number: D789198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Ngo, Paul Hammerstrand, Anthony C. Lai, Benjamin Li, Keith Choi
  • Patent number: D792165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter David Cauwood, Matthew John Maitland, Iain James Sabberton, Keir S. Jackson, Anthony C. Lai, Anthony James Sargeant