Patents by Inventor James Hong
James Hong 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).
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Publication number: 20140151705Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a nanowire-based semiconductor structure. The method includes forming a first nanowire with a first polygon-shaped cross-section having a first number of sides. The method also includes forming a semiconductor layer on surface of the first nanowire to form a second nanowire with a second polygon-shaped cross-section having a second number of sides, the second number being greater than the first number. Further, the method includes annealing the second nanowire to remove a substantial number of vertexes of the second polygon-shaped cross-section to form the nanowire with a non-polygon-shaped cross-section corresponding to the second polygon-shaped cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL CORP.Inventors: DEYUAN XIAO, JAMES HONG
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Publication number: 20140070324Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first barrier layer disposed on the substrate, a first dielectric layer disposed on the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer disposed on the first barrier layer. The semiconductor device further includes a third barrier layer and a first metal gate each being disposed between a first portion of the second barrier layer and a second portion of the second barrier layer. The first metal gate is disposed between the third barrier layer and the substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a second dielectric layer. The third barrier layer is disposed between the first metal gate and the second dielectric layer. The semiconductor device further includes a second metal gate. The semiconductor device further includes a contact hole positioned between the first metal gate and the second metal gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (Shangai)Inventor: James HONG
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Publication number: 20130237929Abstract: A self-closing device for implantation within a patient's body includes base material including an inner surface area for securing the base material to a tissue structure, and a plurality of support elements surrounding or embedded in the base material. The support elements are separable laterally within a plane of the base material to accommodate creating an opening through the base material for receiving one or more instruments through the base material, and biased to return laterally towards a relaxed state for self-closing the opening after removing the one or more instruments. The device may be provided as a patch or integrally attached to a tubular graft or in various shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Solinas Medical Inc.Inventors: James HONG, Michael J. Drews
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Patent number: 7976456Abstract: A cardiac harness for treating or preventing congestive heart failure is configured to be placed about at least a portion of a patient's heart so as to apply a mild compressive force on the heart. In one embodiment, the cardiac harness comprises a plurality of spaced apart conductive panels arranged so that there is no electrical continuity circumferentially around the harness. In an additional embodiment, a cardiac harness is provided that is insulated so as not to conduct electricity circumferentially about the harness.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Paracor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Lilip Lau, James Hong, Steven Meyer, Matthew G. Fishler, Craig Mar, Anuja H. Patel, Sieu Duong
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Patent number: 7674416Abstract: A hybrid stent is formed which exhibits both high flexibility and high radial strength. The expandable hybrid stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, consists of radially expandable cylindrical rings generally aligned on a common longitudinal axis and interconnected by one or more links. In one embodiment, a dip-coated covered stent is formed by encapsulating cylindrical rings within a polymer material. In other embodiments, at least some of the rings and links are formed of a polymer material which provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent. These polymer rings and links are alternated with metallic rings and links in various configurations to attain sufficient column strength along with the requisite flexibility in holding open the target site within the body lumen. Alternatively, a laminated, linkless hybrid stent is formed by encapsulating cylindrical rings within a polymer tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: James Hong, Rahul Bhagat, Syed Hossainy, Santosh Prabhu, K. T. Venkateswara Rao, Ashok Shah, Srinivasan Sridharan
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Patent number: 7645409Abstract: The present invention is directed to an expandable polymer link hybrid stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery along with a method of making the stent. The stent generally includes a series of metallic cylindrical rings longitudinally aligned on a common axis of the stent and interconnected by a series of polymeric links. The polymer links are formed by applying polymer layers between the rings and laser ablating the excess material. The polymeric material forming the polymeric links, provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent while maintaining sufficient column strength to space the cylindrical rings along the longitudinal axis. The metallic material forming the rings provides the necessary radial stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Saunders, Joseph R. Callol, James Hong
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Publication number: 20090156892Abstract: A cardiac harness for treating or preventing congestive heart failure is configured to be placed about at least a portion of a patient's heart so as to apply a mild compressive force on the heart. In one embodiment, the cardiac harness comprises a plurality of spaced apart conductive panels arranged so that there is no electrical continuity circumferentially around the harness. In an additional embodiment, a cardiac harness is provided that is insulated so as not to conduct electricity circumferentially about the harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: PARACOR MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: LILIP LAU, JAMES HONG, STEVEN MEYER, MATTHEW G. FISHLER, CRAIG MAR, ANUJA H. PATEL, SIEU DUONG
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Patent number: 7485089Abstract: A cardiac harness for treating or preventing congestive heart failure is configured to be placed about at least a portion of a patient's heart so as to apply a mild compressive force on the heart. In one embodiment, the cardiac harness comprises a plurality of spaced apart conductive panels arranged so that there is no electrical continuity circumferentially around the harness. In an additional embodiment, a cardiac harness is provided that is insulated so as not to conduct electricity circumferentially about the harness.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Paracor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Lilip Lau, James Hong, Steven Meyer, Matthew G. Fishler, Craig Mar, Anuja H. Patel, Sieu Dong
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Publication number: 20090029030Abstract: The present invention is directed to an expandable polymer link hybrid stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery along with a method of making the stent. The stent generally includes a series of metallic cylindrical rings longitudinally aligned on a common axis of the stent and interconnected by a series of polymeric links. The polymer links are formed by applying polymer layers between the rings and laser ablating the excess material. The polymeric material forming the polymeric links, provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent while maintaining sufficient column strength to space the cylindrical rings along the longitudinal axis. The metallic material forming the rings provides the necessary radial stiffness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard J. Saunders, Joseph R. Callol, James Hong
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Patent number: 7455687Abstract: The present invention is directed to an expandable polymer link hybrid stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery along with a method of making the stent. The stent generally includes a series of metallic cylindrical rings longitudinally aligned on a common axis of the stent and interconnected by a series of polymeric links. The polymer links are formed by applying polymer layers between the rings and laser ablating the excess material. The polymeric material forming the polymeric links, provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent while maintaining sufficient column strength to space the cylindrical rings along the longitudinal axis. The metallic material forming the rings provides the necessary radial stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Saunders, Joseph R. Callol, James Hong
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Publication number: 20080235078Abstract: A computer-based system and method are described to provide advertisers with effective target advertising. More specifically, the system and method enable individuals to explicitly specify which brands they feel an affinity for in order to determine and present advertisements based on the individual's actual self-described affinities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: James HONG, Vu Nguyen
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Publication number: 20070293718Abstract: A self-anchoring cardiac harness is configured to fit at least a portion of a patient's heart and includes a tissue engaging element for frictionally engaging an outer surface of a heart. The engaging element produces sufficient friction relative to the outer surface of the heart, so that the harness does not migrate substantially relative to the heart. There is enough force created by the engaging element that there is no need to apply a suture to the heart in order to retain the cardiac harness. Further, the engaging element is adapted to engage the outer surface of the heart without substantially penetrating the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: PARACOR MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Lilip Lau, James Hong, Matthew Fishler, Craig Mar, Steven Meyer
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Publication number: 20070265701Abstract: Multiple component heart valves and apparatus and methods for implanting them are provided. The heart valve generally includes a first annular prosthesis and a second valve prosthesis. The first prosthesis includes an annular member compressible from a relaxed condition to a contracted condition to facilitate delivery into a biological annulus, the annular member being resiliently expandable towards the relaxed condition. The first prosthesis also includes guide rails extending therefrom. The second prosthesis includes an annular frame, valve elements, and receptacles for receiving respective guide rails therethrough when the second prosthesis is directed towards the first prosthesis. In addition, a valve holder may releasably carry the valve prosthesis that includes channels for receiving respective guide rails therethrough when the guide rails are received through the valve prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Donnell Gurskis, Mimi Nguyen-Fitterer, Takashi Ino, James Hong
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Publication number: 20070260305Abstract: A heart valve assembly includes an annular prosthesis and a plurality of guide shields removably attached around a circumference of the annular prosthesis. A plurality of elongate guide rails extend from the annular prosthesis, which are releasably retained by the guide shields. During use, the annular prosthesis is directed into a biological annulus, e.g., with the guide rails retained by the guide shields, and secured to tissue surrounding the biological annulus using fasteners. The guide rails are released from the guide shields, and a valve prosthesis is advanced over the leaders and through a passage defined by the guide shields towards the annular prosthesis. The guide rails may include retentions elements that secure the valve prosthesis to the annular prosthesis. The guide shields are removed from the annular prosthesis, the guide rails are separated from the annular prosthesis, and are removed from the biological annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Michael Drews, Donnell Gurskis, Mimi Fitterer, Takashi Ino, James Hong
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Patent number: 7291105Abstract: A self-anchoring cardiac harness is configured to fit at least a portion of a patient's heart and includes a tissue engaging element for frictionally engaging an outer surface of a heart. The engaging element produces sufficient friction relative to the outer surface of the heart, so that the harness does not migrate substantially relative to the heart. There is enough force created by the engaging element that there is no need to apply a suture to the heart in order to retain the cardiac harness. Further, the engaging element is adapted to engage the outer surface of the heart without substantially penetrating the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Paracor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Lilip Lau, James Hong, Matthew Fishler, Craig Mar, Steven Meyer
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Publication number: 20070043955Abstract: Methods and systems to provide a user tile to a user of a computer device relating to a logon process are provided. In one aspect, the user tile is configured to supply feedback to the user regarding the status of the logon process through a graphical representation. In at least one embodiment, the user tile may be individualized to a user or a class of users. Further aspects of the invention relate to methods and systems to select and display a user tile comprising graphical representations to provide feedback to a user on the method of logging on the computer device. In one embodiment, a plurality of user tiles are used to provide feedback to the user. In one such embodiment, one tile may be used to provide feedback on how to log on to the computer, while one or more additional tiles may be used to provide feedback on the status of the logon procedures for different applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Anastasia Doerr, James Hong, Jerry Koh, Latika Kirtane
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Publication number: 20060242427Abstract: Systems and/or methods are described that enable a credential interface. These systems and/or methods may build a credential user interface enabling a user to choose between multiple credentials and submit an authenticator for a chosen credential. These systems and/or methods may also gather information about arbitrary credentials and build a user interface for submission of authenticators for these arbitrary credentials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David Ruzyski, James Hong, Brian McNeil, Chris Guzak, Brian Wentz, Klaus Schutz, Stefan Richards, Eric Perlin, Cristian Ilac, Sterling Reasor, Eric Flo, John Stephens, Benjamin Hutz
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Publication number: 20060242422Abstract: Systems and/or methods are described that enable a user to elevate his or her rights. In one embodiment, these systems and/or methods detect a task which is not authorized for a user account. Responsive to detecting the task, the embodiment presents a different user account that is authorized to allow the task and information relating to the task.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: James Hong, Jonathan Schwartz, Michael Sheldon, Zeke Odins-Lucas
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Publication number: 20060242713Abstract: Systems and/or methods are described that enable a user to elevate his or her rights. In one embodiment, these systems and/or methods present a user interface identifying an account having a right to permit a task in response to the task being prohibited based on a user's current account not having that right.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David Ruzyski, James Hong, Brian McNeil, Anastasia Doerr, Chris Guzak, Sterling Reasor, Charles Stabb, Brian Wentz
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Publication number: 20050107864Abstract: A hybrid stent is formed which exhibits both high flexibility and high radial strength. The expandable hybrid stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, consists of radially expandable cylindrical rings generally aligned on a common longitudinal axis and interconnected by one or more links. In one embodiment, a dip-coated covered stent is formed by encapsulating cylindrical rings within a polymer material. In other embodiments, at least some of the rings and links are formed of a polymer material which provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent. These polymer rings and links are alternated with metallic rings and links in various configurations to attain sufficient column strength along with the requisite flexibility in holding open the target site within the body lumen. Alternatively, a laminated, linkless hybrid stent is formed by encapsulating cylindrical rings within a polymer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: James Hong, Rahul Bhagat, Syed Hossainy, Santosh Prabhu, K.T. Venkateswara Rao, Ashok Shah, Srinivasan Sridharan