Patents by Inventor James Chen

James 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).

  • MAVS in the prevention and treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 7625724
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for the identification, characterization and use of a novel anti-viral protein that includes a mitochondrial anti-viral signaling protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Zhijian James Chen, Rashu Seth Bhargava, Lijun Sun, Xiao-Dong Li
  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20090247488
    Abstract: The invention is related to phosphorus substituted anti-inflammatory compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Carina Cannizzaro, James Chen, Xiaowu Chen, Aesop Cho, Lee Chong, Maria Fardis, Craig Gibbs, Ralp F. Hirschmann, Thorsten Kirschberg, Christopher P. Lee, Kuei-Ying Lin, Richard L. Mackman, Peter H. Nelson, David A. Oare, Hyung-Jung Pyun, Adrian S. Ray, Rosemarie Sherlock, Sundaramoorthi Swaminathan, William J. Watkins, Jennifer R. Zhang
  • Method And System For Automatically Analyzing GPU Test Results
    Publication number: 20090128570
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically analyzing graphics processing unit (“GPU”) test results are disclosed. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method, which includes the steps of identifying the GPU test results associated with a first register type, creating a template document associated with the same first register type, wherein the template document is pre-configured to store and operate on the GPU test results of the first register type, filling the GPU test results in the template document, aggregating the GPU test results associated with the first register type to establish a common output, and determining a suitable register value from a passing range of register values based on the common output without human intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Noninvasive vascular therapy
    Patent number: 7511031
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to apparatus for transcutaneous photodynamic therapy (“PDT”) of a target tissue or compositions in a mammalian subject, which includes a light source that is external to the subject and is selected from among one or a plurality of laser diodes; light emitting diodes; electroluminescent light source; incandescent light sources; cold cathode fluorescent light sources; organic polymer light sources; or inorganic light sources, where the light source is adapted to direct the light in a direction lengthwise and parallel to a vessel wall comprising the lesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Lights Sciences Oncology, Inc.
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Locking divider for a refrigerator storage compartment
    Patent number: 7490915
    Abstract: A divider for a pan, drawer or the like compartment in a refrigerator is constituted by multiple, pivotally interconnected pieces which can be selectively locked in a desired position to compartmentalize the storage compartment. The divider defines an over-center device that can be snapped into a locked in a desired position in the compartment, while being locked in position as a result of compressive forces being applied by front and rear walls of the pan or drawer. That is, the pan or drawer is preferably made of plastic and includes walls which deflect upon locking the divider in place. When the divider is opened or unlatched, all compressive forces are removed and the divider can be easily adjusted within the pan or drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey O'Halloran, Eric Silbaugh, Xiaojian James Chen
  • Weightlifting device
    Patent number: 7485077
    Abstract: A weightlifting device includes a handle member, an adjustable member, a set of weight plates, and a restricting unit. The handle member has a tubular end portion. The adjustable member extends into the end portion of the handle member, and is movable axially relative to the handle member. The weight plates are attached removably to the adjustable member. The restricting unit is operable so as to arrest and permit axial movement of the adjustable member relative to the handle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Pivotal display for stationary exercise bicycle
    Patent number: 7445583
    Abstract: A mechanism mounted on a stationary exercise bicycle including a frame, a rear seat, a front drive mechanism having a pedal at either side, and a numeric display is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mechanism includes a mounting assembly fixedly mounted at one side of the frame and including upper and lower mounting lugs; and an arm including an upper section secured to the display and a lower section having a distal end releasably secured to the upper section and a proximal end pivotably fastened between the mounting lugs. The display is adapted to dispose in a first position in front of the seat, in a second position at one side of the frame or in a position between the first position and the second position by pivoting about the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Anti-inflammatory phosphonate compounds
    Patent number: 7432261
    Abstract: The invention is related to phosphorus substituted anti-inflammatory compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Carina Cannizzaro, James Chen, Xiaowu Chen, Aesop Cho, Lee Chong, Maria Fardis, Craig Gibbs, Ralph F. Hirschmann, Thorsten Kirschberg, Christopher P. Lee, Kuei-Ying Lin, Richard L. Mackman, Peter H. Nelson, David A. Oare, Hyung-Jung Pyun, Adrian S. Ray, Rosemarie Sherlock, Sundaramoorthi Swaminathan, William J. Watkins, Jennifer R. Zhang
  • WEIGHTLIFTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080188362
    Abstract: A weightlifting device includes a handle member, an elongated adjustable member, a set of weight plates, and an elongated limiting member. The handle member has a tubular end portion. The adjustable member extends into the end portion of the handle member and is movable axially relative to the handle member. Each of the weight plates is sleeved around the adjustable member. The limiting member extends through the weight plates to thereby prevent rotation of the weight plates relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Weightlifting device
    Publication number: 20080146420
    Abstract: A weightlifting device includes a handle member, an adjustable member, a set of weight plates, and a restricting unit. The handle member has a tubular end portion. The adjustable member extends into the end portion of the handle member, and is movable axially relative to the handle member. The weight plates are attached removably to the adjustable member. The restricting unit is operable so as to arrest and permit axial movement of the adjustable member relative to the handle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Energy-activated targeted cancer therapy
    Publication number: 20080114285
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to energy activated targeted delivery systems for administering a therapy to a target tissue or target composition in a mammalian subject, using an energy source that preferably transmits energy to a treatment site transcutaneously. The systems provide for administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a targeted substance, which preferably selectively binds to the target tissue. Energy at a wavelength or waveband corresponding to that which is absorbed by the targeted substance is then administered. The energy intensity is relatively low, but a high total fluence is employed to ensure the activation of the targeted energy-activated agent or targeted prodrug product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Light Sciences Oncology, Inc.
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Phosphonate inhibitors of HCV
    Publication number: 20080107628
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, or Formula IV: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, and/or ester thereof, therapeutic compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Constantine Boojamra, James Chen, Alan Huang, Choung Kim, Kuei-Ying Lin, Richard Mackman, David Oare, Jason Perry, Oliver Saunders, Sundaramoorthi Swaminathan, Lijun Zhang
  • System and a method for variable velocity printing
    Patent number: 7364262
    Abstract: A method for variable velocity printing includes printing a first swath at a first velocity, and printing a second swath at a second velocity. Thus, different swaths of a single print job can be printed at different swath velocities. By varying the swath velocity between swaths, mechanical vibrations that can degrade or negatively impact the quality of the resulting printed product can be ameliorated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jason M. Quintana, James Chen
  • Pivotal display for stationary exercise bicycle
    Publication number: 20080093517
    Abstract: A mechanism mounted on a stationary exercise bicycle including a frame, a rear seat, a front drive mechanism having a pedal at either side, and a numeric display is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mechanism includes a mounting assembly fixedly mounted at one side of the frame and including upper and lower mounting lugs; and an arm including an upper section secured to the display and a lower section having a distal end releasably secured to the upper section and a proximal end pivotably fastened between the mounting lugs. The display is adapted to dispose in a first position in front of the seat, in a second position at one side of the frame or in a position between the first position and the second position by pivoting about the mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Parcel Advertising System and Method
    Publication number: 20080010115
    Abstract: A method and system provides a targeted advertisement on a package to be delivered to a recipient. The advertisement is specifically directed towards the recipient of the package. Advertisement information is received from an advertiser that includes one or more advertisements that the advertiser desires to be placed. The advertisement information is associated with advertisement selection criteria. A request for a package to be delivered to the recipient is received. The package has one or more package characteristics, and the recipient has one or more recipient characteristics including at least one location characteristic. The advertisement selection criteria associated with an advertisement are analyzed in conjunction with the package characteristics and recipient characteristics associated with the package and its recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: ZADSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: James Chen-Hwa Ho, Todd Avery Outten
  • Parcel Advertising System and Method
    Publication number: 20080010137
    Abstract: A method and system provides a targeted advertisement on a package to be delivered to a recipient. The advertisement is specifically directed towards the recipient of the package. Advertisement information is received from an advertiser that includes one or more advertisements that the advertiser desires to be placed. The advertisement information is associated with advertisement selection criteria. A request for a package to be delivered to the recipient is received. The package has one or more package characteristics, and the recipient has one or more recipient characteristics including at least one location characteristic. The advertisement selection criteria associated with an advertisement are analyzed in conjunction with the package characteristics and recipient characteristics associated with the package and its recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: Zadspace, Inc.
    Inventors: James Chen-Hwa Ho, Todd Avery Outten
  • Bed frame
    Patent number: D607230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Acme Furniture
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Bed frame
    Patent number: D608560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Acme Furniture
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Bed frame
    Patent number: D608561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Acme Furniture
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Bed frame
    Patent number: D608562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Acme Furniture
    Inventor: James Chen