Patents by Inventor Frank Liang

Frank Liang 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: 20240425447
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formulae: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, n, and m are defined herein. These compounds are usef?l for treating Gram-negative bacteria infections. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Pei Zhou, Eric J. Toone, Robert A. Nicholas, Ramesh Gopalaswamy, Xiaofei Liang, Frank Navas, III
  • Publication number: 20240423589
    Abstract: An apparatus for acoustically coupling energy from one or more ultrasound arrays for use in medicine during ultrasound imaging procedures and an ultrasound imaging and medical instrument guidance system that interfaces to said apparatus for the purpose of ultrasound data collection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Rickel, Nathan Sauder, Alexis Nunn, Andong Liang, Zachary Leonard, Paul Sheeran, Adam Dixon, Frank William Mauldin
  • Patent number: 12153050
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: SIRIGEN II LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Patent number: 12111321
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: SIRIGEN II LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank P. Uckert
  • Patent number: 12103904
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formulae: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, n, and m are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating Gram-negative bacteria infections. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignees: Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Pei Zhou, Eric J. Toone, Robert A. Nicholas, Ramesh Gopalaswamy, Xiaofei Liang, Frank Navas, III
  • Publication number: 20240280578
    Abstract: Water soluble light harvesting multichromophores that have an ultraviolet absorption maximum are provided. In some embodiments, the multichromophores include a conjugated segment including a fused 6-5-6 tricyclic co-monomer and a UV absorbance-modifying co-monomer. The multichromophores may include an acceptor chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. In some embodiments, a specific binding member is covalently linked to the multichromophore. Also provided are methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule using compositions including the light harvesting multichromophores. Kits and systems for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Yongchao Liang, Frank P. Uckert, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Barry E. Leonard, Brent S. Gaylord
  • Publication number: 20240272166
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, RUSSELL A. BALDOCCHI, Janice W. Hong, WILLIAM H. HUISMAN, Yongchao Liang, TRUNG NGUYEN, Lan T. Tran, JEAN M. WHEELER, ADRIAN CHARLES VERNON PALMER, FRANK P. UCKERT
  • Patent number: 10879745
    Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
  • Publication number: 20190006892
    Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
  • Patent number: 10014733
    Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
  • Publication number: 20160080438
    Abstract: Tile-based geographic discussion platform may be provided through a location-aware map overlaid with a grid comprising a plurality of tiles. Each tile may be linked to a unique portion of the map and provide location-specific information to the user. A user may provide input with respect to a tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Scott Frank Liang
  • Publication number: 20160064948
    Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
  • Patent number: 8897016
    Abstract: A low profile heat removal system suitable for removing excess heat generated by a component operating in a compact computing environment is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Peteris K. Augenbergs, Frank Liang, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Dinesh Mathew, Thomas W. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8695690
    Abstract: An electronic device can be provided with a housing having at least one wall defining a cavity and a flow sensor at least partially contained within the cavity. The flow sensor may be configured to detect a flow characteristic related to the flow of a fluid through a first portion of the cavity. The electronic device may also include a processor configured to alter a performance characteristic of the electronic device based on the detected flow characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ihab A. Ali, Frank Liang
  • Patent number: 8360718
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to improve air flow in an air circulating fan assembly by forming an inlet opening in a fan assembly. A static air pressure profile is calculated along a top portion of the fan assembly configured to operate in an enclosure. The shape of a section of the inlet opening in the top portion of the fan assembly is changed based on a pressure contour of the calculated static air pressure profile. The method is repeated iteratively one or more times using an inlet opening changed by a previously calculated static air pressure profile when calculating a subsequent static air pressure profile. The inlet opening is positioned in the top surface of the fan assembly so that the centroid of the inlet opening is laterally offset with respect to the rotational axis of an impeller in the fan assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse T. Dybenko, Frank Liang, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Brett W. Degner, Thomas W. Wilson, Jr., Peteris K. Augenbergs, Connor R. Duke
  • Patent number: 8305761
    Abstract: A low profile heat removal system suitable for removing excess heat generated by a component operating in a compact computing environment is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Peteris K. Augenbergs, Frank Liang, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Dinesh Mathew, Thomas W. Wilson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110189004
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to improve air flow in an air circulating fan assembly by forming an inlet opening in a fan assembly. A static air pressure profile is calculated along a top portion of the fan assembly configured to operate in an enclosure. The shape of a section of the inlet opening in the top portion of the fan assembly is changed based on a pressure contour of the calculated static air pressure profile. The method is repeated iteratively one or more times using an inlet opening changed by a previously calculated static air pressure profile when calculating a subsequent static air pressure profile. The inlet opening is positioned in the top surface of the fan assembly so that the centroid of the inlet opening is laterally offset with respect to the rotational axis of an impeller in the fan assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Jesse T. Dybenko, Frank Liang, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Brett W. Degner, Thomas W. Wilson, JR., Peteris K. Augenbergs, Connor R. Duke
  • Publication number: 20110114294
    Abstract: A low profile heat removal system suitable for removing excess heat generated by a component operating in a compact computing environment is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Peteris K. Augenbergs, Frank Liang, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Dinesh Mathew, Thomas W. Wilson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100051243
    Abstract: An electronic device can be provided with a housing having at least one wall defining a cavity and a flow sensor at least partially contained within the cavity. The flow sensor may be configured to detect a flow characteristic related to the flow of a fluid through a first portion of the cavity. The electronic device may also include a processor configured to alter a performance characteristic of the electronic device based on the detected flow characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ihab A. Ali, Frank Liang
  • Publication number: 20060025880
    Abstract: A software module for use within an integrated circuit fabrication facility sends commands to a tool according to a method that operates with any tool that satisfies SEMI standards to add or subtract steps in a process without reprogramming or recompiling. The program operates autonomously to change parameters of commands that it sends to the tool to improve performance of the fab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Padmavathi Chukka, Ying Du, Barry Herbold, Benjamin Herta, Krithikpriya Kunka, Frank Liang, Robert MacHugh, Sorabh Murgai, Thomas O'Leary, Chinmay Oza, Rakesh Parimi, Martin Soyka