Patents by Inventor Chun Zhang

Chun Zhang 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).

  • PEGYLATED ANALOGUE PROTEIN OR CANINE URATE OXIDASE, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140065123
    Abstract: Provided are a PEGylated analogue protein of canine urate oxidase, preparation method and use thereof. The analogue protein of canine urate oxidase is a canine urate oxidase, or a chimeric protein comprising part of the amino acid sequence of a canine urate oxidase and part of the amino acid sequence of a human urate oxidase, or a mutant protein thereof. The PEGylated analogue protein of canine urate oxidase and pharmaceutical compositions thereof according to the present invention can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of hyperuricemia and chronic gout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Chongqing Fagen Biomedical Inc. No. 80 4th Street Keyuan
    Inventors: Chun Zhang, Kai Fan, Xuefeng Ma, Li Yang, Chunlan Hu, Hua Luo, Xiang Mei
  • DECORATION LAMP FOR PRODUCING MATCHED SOUND AND ILLUMINATION EFFECTS
    Publication number: 20140062337
    Abstract: A decoration lamp with a speaker for correspondingly illuminating and speaking has a decoration body, multiple fixtures, multiple illumination units, a translucent cover, a speaker and a control device. The fixtures are mounted on the decoration body. The illumination units are mounted in the fixtures. The translucent cover is mounted on the decoration body to cover the illumination units. The control device sequentially activates the illumination units for changing the patterns and activates the speaker making voices for the patterns. The patterns and the voices change synchronously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Cheng-Chun ZHANG
  • Myelinating oligodendrocyte precursor populations
    Patent number: 8658424
    Abstract: A method of differentiating embryonic stem cells into oligodendroglial precursor cells and oligodendroglial cells by culturing a population of cells comprising a majority of cells that are characterized by a neural tube-like rosette morphology and are Pax6+/Sox1+ into a population of cells that are PDGFR?+.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Baoyang Hu, Zhong-Wei Du
  • Decoration lamp for producing matched sound and illumination effects
    Patent number: 8648540
    Abstract: A decoration lamp with a speaker for correspondingly illuminating and speaking has a decoration body, multiple fixtures, multiple illumination units, a translucent cover, a speaker and a control device. The fixtures are mounted on the decoration body. The illumination units are mounted in the fixtures. The translucent cover is mounted on the decoration body to cover the illumination units. The control device sequentially activates the illumination units for changing the patterns and activates the speaker making voices for the patterns. The patterns and the voices change synchronously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Gemmy Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-Chun Zhang
  • Icicle-shaped bulb and string light having multiple of the same
    Patent number: 8622576
    Abstract: A string light has multiple icicle-shaped bulbs, a controller and a connector assembly. The icicle-shaped bulbs are serially connected by a set of wires. Each icicle-shaped bulb has an icicle-shaped lamp holder shell, an elongated lamp strip and a cap assembly. The lamp holder shell has an irregular and rough surface and an opening. The lamp strip is mounted inside the lamp holder shell. The cap assembly is mounted on the opening of the lamp holder shell and has a set of through holes for the set of wires to penetrate into the lamp holder shell. Accordingly, light emitted from each icicle-shaped bulb is scattered irregularly to generate different illuminating effects when the icicle-shaped bulb is powered on and make the lighting variations of the entire string light more versatile and interesting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Gemmy Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-Chun Zhang
  • METHOD OF PRODUCING RECOMBINANT IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE
    Publication number: 20140004097
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for large-scale production of recombinant I2S protein using suspension culture of mammalian cells in serum-free medium. In particular, the present invention uses mammalian cells co-express a recombinant I2S protein and a formylglycine generating enzyme (FGE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Chun Zhang, Ferenc Boldog
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING STRUCTURE INCLUDING CARBON NANOTUBE OR NANOFIBER FILMS
    Publication number: 20130341081
    Abstract: A composite material for electromagnetic interference shielding is provided. The composite material comprises a stack including at least two electrically conductive nanoscale fiber films, which are spaced apart from one another by at least one insulating gap positioned between the at least two nanoscale fiber films. The stack is effective to provide a substantial multiple internal reflection effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Florida State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zhiyong Liang, Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Jin Gyu Park
  • Method of in vitro differentiation of neural stem cells, motor neurons and dopamine neurons from primate embryonic stem cells
    Patent number: 8597945
    Abstract: A method of differentiating embryonic stem cells into ventral spinal progenitor cells is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention comprises culturing a population of cells comprising a majority of cells that are characterized by an early rosette morphology and are Sox1?/Pax6+ in the presence of retinoic acid, wherein the cells express Hoxb4, but not Otx2 or Bf1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Xue-Jun Li
  • Lithium ion battery
    Patent number: 8597818
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lithium ion battery. The lithium ion battery cathode includes a cathode, a separator, an anode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution. The cathode includes a cathode current collector and a cathode material layer disposed on a surface of the cathode current collector. The cathode material layer comprises cathode active material, conductive agent, and adhesive uniformly mixed together. The cathode active material comprises cathode active material particles and AlPO4 layers coated on surfaces of the cathode active material particles. The separator includes a porous membrane and a protective layer coated on a surface of the porous membrane. The protective layer prevents the separator from being melted during charging or discharging of the lithium ion battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Jun Li, Xiang-Ming He, Li Wang, Min Chen, Jian Gao, Chang-Yin Jiang, Li-Chun Zhang
  • Humanized recombinant uricase and mutants thereof
    Patent number: 8586535
    Abstract: The present invention provides a humanized recombinant uricase and mutants thereof, wherein the humanized recombinant uricase is a chimeric protein which comprises amino acids of non-human mammal uricase and amino acids of human uricase. The humanized recombinant unease and mutants thereof have reduced immunogenicity in human, and can be used for the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chongqing Fagen Biomedical Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Fan, Chun Zhang, Xuefeng Ma, Xiang Mei, Chunlan Hu
  • System and Method for Measurement of Physiological Data with Light Modulation
    Publication number: 20130303921
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for measuring physiological data of a subject. It comprises a light modulation unit, an optical detection unit and a signal processing unit. The present invention can operate in an active mode or a passive mode to measure a subject's heart rate, respiratory information, haemoglobin level, cardiac output or oxygen saturation of the blood, etc. Fourier Transform based lock-in technique is used to detect the physiological signals reliably even when the signal is weak. In addition, ambient light can be used as the light source to complete the measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
    Inventors: Lut Hey CHU, Ka Cheung KWOK, Chun ZHANG
  • Complement pathway modulators and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20130296377
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Michael ADAMS, Charles BABU, Michael Paul CAPPARELLI, Jian DING, Takeru EHARA, Keith JENDZA, Nan JI, Rajeshri Ganesh KARKI, Toshio KAWANAMI, Xue LIANG, Nello MAINOLFI, James J. POWERS, Michael H. SERRANO-WU, Chun ZHANG
  • AUTOMATIC POLISHING DEVICE FOR SURFACE FINISHING OF COMPLEX-CURVED-PROFILE PARTS
    Publication number: 20130273816
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic polishing device and the method of using the device for the surface finishing of a workpiece such as complex-curved-profile parts. Automatic polishing is performed by mounting the workpiece on an apparatus which enables different orientations along multiple axes and immerging the workpiece in a controlled flow of abrasive slurry. The device of the present invention provides a uniform finish on free form surface. It is also precise, low cost, non-destructive, and non-polluting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: NANO AND ADVANCED MATERIALS INSTITUTE LIMITED
    Inventors: Kwok Fung KAN, Ji CHEN, Jian Chao HE, Chun ZHANG
  • PROSTHETIC SOCKET APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130274896
    Abstract: A prosthetic sock for a patient to wear over a residual limb is provided. The prosthetic sock includes an inner layer configured to fit over at least a portion of the residual limb of the patient. A foam layer is disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer. The foam layer compensates for changes in shape or volume of the residual limb within the prosthetic sock by changing shape in a manner effective to maintain a secure fit between the residual limb and a prosthetic socket of a prosthetic limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Changchun Zeng, Leslie David Kramer, Arlene Gillis
  • Homodimer of insulinotropic peptide analogues and method for preparation thereof and use thereof
    Patent number: 8557771
    Abstract: Provided is a homodimer of insulinotropic peptide analogues and method for preparation thereof and use thereof, wherein the insulinotropic peptide analogue comprises GLP-1 and Exendin-4. The homodimer of insulinotropic peptide analogues of the invention is made by conjugating two identical insulinotropic peptide analogue molecules at the C-terminal Cys residues via disulfide bond or PEG molecule. The homodimer of insulinotropic peptide analogues of the invention has superior stability and biological activity in vivo, and prolonged half-life in the circulation, and can be used for the preparation of hypoglycemic drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Chongqing Fagen Biomedical Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Fan, Zhiquan Zhao, Yong Chen, Chun Zhang, Lin Wang
  • Electromagnetic interference shielding structure including carbon nanotube or nanofiber films
    Patent number: 8520406
    Abstract: A composite material for electromagnetic interference shielding is provided. The composite material comprises a stack including at least two electrically conductive nanoscale fiber films, which are spaced apart from one another by at least one insulating gap positioned between the at least two nanoscale fiber films. The stack is effective to provide a substantial multiple internal reflection effect. An electromagnetic interference shielded apparatus and a method for shielding an electrical circuit from electromagnetic interference is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhiyong Liang, Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Jin Gyu Park
  • Dynamically Adjusting Active Members in Multichassis Link Bundle
    Publication number: 20130170340
    Abstract: In one embodiment, active links are added to, and removed from, a multichassis link bundle with one side of the multichassis link bundle terminated on multiple devices of a multichassis device. In one embodiment, adding active links includes selecting which particular device to which to add an active link to the multichassis link bundle based on a device priority of each of the multiple devices, with a device priority of a given device being based on a current number of active links associated with the given device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc., a corporation of California
    Inventors: Mallikarjuna R. Boggala, Chun Zhang, Shishir Gupta
  • System and method for determining and optimizing resources of a data processing system utilized by a service request
    Patent number: 8472330
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining resources utilized by a service request in a data processing system. The method includes determining monitored relationship types from monitoring data, determining relationship domains, determining intra-domain relationships from relationships that are internal to the relationship domains and determining cross-domain relationships from the intra-domain relationships that are linked between pairs of the relationship domains, and determining resources utilized by the service request from the intra-domain and cross-domain relationships. The domains are derived from one of the relationship types that is monitored by a single monitoring application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Fausto Bernardini, Rong Nickle Chang, Perng Chang-shing, Karthik Rajagopal Gomadam, Chunqiang Tang, Tao Tao, Edward Cholchin So, Chun Zhang
  • LED LIGHT STRING AND LED MODULE WITH AN INTEGRATED SIGNAL CONTROLLER THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130147369
    Abstract: An LED light string has multiple LED modules connected in series and a control device connected to the LED modules. Each LED module has a pin assembly, at least one LED chip and a signal controller. The pin assembly has a substrate and multiple pins. The multiple pins include a first power pin, a second power pin, a first signal pin and a second signal pin. The substrate is formed on a top end of the first power pin. The LED chip and the signal controller are mounted on the substrate. The pin assembly, the at least one LED chip and the signal controller are electrically connected to each other. Because the signal controller is integrated in the LED module, the signal controller receives a control signal to activate the LED chip directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: GEMMY INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Cheng-Chun ZHANG
  • Carbon nanotube and nanofiber film-based membrane electrode assemblies
    Patent number: 8415012
    Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell comprising a catalyst layer and a method of making the same. The catalyst layer can include a plurality of catalyst nanoparticles, e.g., platinum, disposed on buckypaper. The catalyst layer can have 1% or less binder prior to attachment to the membrane electrode assembly. The catalyst layer can include (a) single-wall nanotubes, small diameter multi-wall nanotubes, or both, and (b) large diameter multi-wall nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, or both. The ratio of (a) to (b) can range from 1:2 to 1:20. The catalyst layer can produce a surface area utilization efficiency of at least 60% and the platinum utilization efficiency can be 0.50 gPt/kW or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian-ping Zheng, Zhiyong Liang, Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Wei Zhu