Patents by Inventor Hongming Chen

Hongming Chen 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: 12700959
    Abstract: A channel assignment method is applied to a target communication network including a server, at least one LoRa gateway, and a plurality of LoRa terminal device groups, and each of the plurality of LoRa terminal device groups includes at least one LoRa terminal device. The channel assignment method includes: dividing each of at least one frequency sub-band in a target LoRa communication frequency band into a plurality of channels; wherein each of the plurality of channels corresponding to each of the at least one frequency sub-band occupies an independent frequency range; and assigning a target channel from the plurality of channels corresponding to each of the at least one frequency sub-band to each of the plurality of LoRa terminal device groups to enable each of the at least one LoRa terminal device in each of the plurality of LoRa terminal device groups to communicate with a corresponding LoRa gateway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Inventor: Hongming Chen
  • Publication number: 20260116664
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hook-type handling device, transport equipment and a transport method. The hook-type handling device includes a base; a hook mechanism slidably connected to the base along a first direction, wherein the hook mechanism includes a hook claw and a first drive mechanism for driving the hook claw to rotate up and down; and a second drive mechanism disposed on the base, wherein the second drive mechanism is configured for driving the hook mechanism to slide in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2025
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Inventor: Hongming Chen
  • Publication number: 20250312910
    Abstract: The application provides a multi-layer operating system and method for mobile robots. The multi-layer operating system includes a stacked multi-layer operation platform, a warehouse control system and a robot control system, wherein the operation platform is configured for bearing mobile robots to perform an operation; the warehouse control system is configured for generating a target operation instruction based on a received operation task; the robot control system is configured for allocating the target operation instruction to a corresponding mobile robot for execution according to position information and state information about the mobile robot; and the warehouse control system is further configured for acquiring a robot idle degree parameter respectively corresponding to each layer of the operation platform, and determining a mobile robot deployment scheme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Inventor: Hongming Chen
  • Patent number: 12240698
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hook-type handling device, transport equipment and a transport method. The hook-type handling device includes a base; a hook mechanism slidably connected to the base along a first direction, wherein the hook mechanism includes a hook claw and a first drive mechanism for driving the hook claw to rotate up and down; and a second drive mechanism disposed on the base, wherein the second drive mechanism is configured for driving the hook mechanism to slide in the first direction. The present invention can solve the problem that the handling mechanism of the prior art results in a low storage density of containers and is not suitable for hollowed-out containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Rainbow Dynamics LLC
    Inventor: Hongming Chen
  • Patent number: 12178920
    Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 12115246
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Patent number: 12053881
    Abstract: The application provides a multi-layer operating system and method for mobile robots. The multi-layer operating system includes a stacked multi-layer operation platform, a warehouse control system and a robot control system, wherein the operation platform is configured for bearing mobile robots to perform an operation; the warehouse control system is configured for generating a target operation instruction based on a received operation task; the robot control system is configured for allocating the target operation instruction to a corresponding mobile robot for execution according to position information and state information about the mobile robot; and the warehouse control system is further configured for acquiring a robot idle degree parameter respectively corresponding to each layer of the operation platform, and determining a mobile robot deployment scheme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Rainbow Dynamics LLC
    Inventor: Hongming Chen
  • Publication number: 20240115508
    Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 11872318
    Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
  • Publication number: 20230201111
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20230157965
    Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 11642317
    Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 11596599
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Patent number: 11219597
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Patent number: 11219596
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20210386661
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20210332048
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel derivative of ?-lactam antibiotics, such as meropenem. The inventive compounds include compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. Also provided are particles (e.g., nanoparticles) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are mucus penetrating. The inventive particles and pharmaceutical compositions may be useful in delivering an inventive compound to the respiratory tract of a subject. The invention further provides methods of using and kits including the inventive compounds, particles thereof, and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating and/or preventing a pulmonary disease (e.g., a respiratory tract infection).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Winston Zapanta Ong, Pawel Wojciech Nowak, Jinsoo Kim, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Yen Cu, Alexey Popov, Hongming Chen
  • Patent number: 11091487
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel derivative of ?-lactam antibiotics, such as meropenem. The inventive compounds include compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. Also provided are particles (e.g., nanoparticles) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are mucus penetrating. The inventive particles and pharmaceutical compositions may be useful in delivering an inventive compound to the respiratory tract of a subject. The invention further provides methods of using and kits including the inventive compounds, particles thereof, and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating and/or preventing a pulmonary disease (e.g., a respiratory tract infection).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Winston Zapanta Ong, Pawel Wojciech Nowak, Jinsoo Kim, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Yen Cu, Alexey Popov, Hongming Chen
  • Publication number: 20210228481
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20210228482
    Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa