Patents by Inventor Ka Wai Jim

Ka Wai Jim 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: 20230381551
    Abstract: A respirator (100) includes a face mask (130), a porous filter (230) comprising a filtration material, an air flow system (120) in fluid communication with the porous filter (230) and the face mask (130), and an oxidant generator (850) configured to produce at least one oxidant. The air flow system (120) includes an enclosed container (121) and a blower (310) housed within the enclosed container (121). The air flow system (120) is configured to generate a flow of air such that ambient air passes through the porous filter (230) to the face mask (130). At least one contaminant in the flow of air is adsorbed by the porous filter (230), and the filtration material catalyzes an oxidation reaction between the oxidant and the contaminant to promote decomposition of the contaminant on the porous filter (230). According to another aspect, provided is an air purification system including at least one respirator (100) and a decontamination device (800).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Rudy Chi Keung CHAN, Ka Wai JIM
  • Publication number: 20230301884
    Abstract: In one aspect, provided is an aqueous antiseptic composition comprising glycerin 8.5-16%by weight; caprylyl glycol 0.45-3%by weight; and a first ingredient; wherein the first ingredient is acrylates/C10-30 about 0.01-0.1%by weight or ethoxydiglycol about 1-5% by weight. The glycerin, the caprylyl glycol and the first ingredient taken together form a first component. A sum of the first component is more than 13%by weight of the antiseptic composition. Other exemplary embodiments are also described. In certain embodiments, provided is an antiseptic composition useful for making skin or hand sanitizers that has a long-lasting, great antiseptic efficacy but at the same time having skin-moisturizing, low toxicity and low skin-irritating, hypo-allergenic properties, low inflammability, and low production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ka Wai JIM, Rudy Chi Keung CHAN
  • Publication number: 20230248873
    Abstract: In certain exemplary embodiments, an air purifier comprises a housing defining an enclosure and having an air entrance and an air exit; a particulate filter; a NCCO filter material configured to adsorb and decompose at least one gaseous pollutant; an AOG configured to generate at least one oxidant; an oxidant remover configured to remove at least one oxidant; a fan unit configured to generate airflow from the air entrance to the air exit; wherein the particulate filter, the NCCO filter material, the AOG, the oxidant remover and the fan unit are positioned within the enclosure such that during operation, a flow of air passes from the air entrance to the air exit through the particulate filter and the NCCO filter material along a direction of the flow of air. In certain embodiments, the air purifier may ensure safety to users while efficiency in removing contaminants can be greatly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Chi Keung Rudy CHAN, Ka Wai JIM, Lam Lung YEUNG
  • Publication number: 20230158193
    Abstract: In certain exemplary embodiments, an air purifier comprises a housing defining an enclosure and having an air entrance and an air exit; a particulate filter; a NCCO filter material configured to adsorb and decompose at least one gaseous pollutant; an AOG configured to generate at least one oxidant; an oxidant remover configured to remove at least one oxidant; a fan unit configured to generate airflow from the air entrance to the air exit; wherein the particulate filter, the NCCO filter material, the AOG, the oxidant remover and the fan unit are positioned within the enclosure such that during operation, a flow of air passes from the air entrance to the air exit through the particulate filter and the NCCO filter material along a direction of the flow of air. In certain embodiments, the air purifier may ensure safety to users while efficiency in removing contaminants can be greatly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Chi Keung Rudy CHAN, Ka Wai JIM, Lam Lung YEUNG
  • Patent number: 11648329
    Abstract: In certain exemplary embodiments, an air purifier comprises a housing defining an enclosure and having an air entrance and an air exit; a particulate filter; a NCCO filter material configured to adsorb and decompose at least one gaseous pollutant; an AOG configured to generate at least one oxidant; an oxidant remover configured to remove at least one oxidant; a fan unit configured to generate airflow from the air entrance to the air exit; wherein the particulate filter, the NCCO filter material, the AOG, the oxidant remover and the fan unit are positioned within the enclosure such that during operation, a flow of air passes from the air entrance to the air exit through the particulate filter and the NCCO filter material along a direction of the flow of air. In certain embodiments, the air purifier may ensure safety to users while efficiency in removing contaminants can be greatly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: RHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Chi Keung Rudy Chan, Ka Wai Jim, Lam Lung Yeung
  • Publication number: 20230126284
    Abstract: In one aspect, provided is an aqueous antiseptic composition comprising glycerin 8.5-16% by weight; caprylyl glycol 0.45-3% by weight; and a first ingredient; wherein the first ingredient is acrylates/C10-30 about 0.01-0.1% by weight or ethoxydiglycol about 1-5% by weight. The glycerin, the caprylyl glycol and the first ingredient taken together form a first component. A sum of the first component is more than 13% by weight of the antiseptic composition. Other exemplary embodiments are also described. In certain embodiments, provided is an antiseptic composition useful for making skin or hand sanitizers that have a long-lasting, great antiseptic efficacy but at the same time having skin-moisturizing, low toxicity and low skin-irritating, hypo-allergenic properties, low inflammability, and low production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ka Wai JIM, Rudy Chi Keung CHAN
  • Patent number: 8859698
    Abstract: A sulfur-containing macromolecule and a method of preparing the sulfur-containing macromolecule comprising a polymerization step are provided, where the sulfur-containing macromolecule contains internal units of formula (I) and the polymerization step is formula (II) wherein n is greater than 1, said precursor comprises alkyne having one or more acetylene groups and thiol having one or more thiol groups; and R is remainder of said thiol excluding said thiol groups, R? is remainder of said alkyne excluding said acetylene groups, and R and R? are selected from organic or organometallic groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Benzhong Tang, Ka Wai Jim, Anjun Qin, Wing Yip Lam, Jianzhao Liu
  • Patent number: 8524858
    Abstract: Provided is a high temperature-resistant metal adhesive containing hyperbranched poly(triazole)s synthesized by in situ azide/alkyne click polymerization. Also provided is a method for preparing the same adhesives by in situ click polymerization of azide and alkyne monomers on metal substrates. The method is optimized to get high adhesive strength at room temperature or elevated temperatures by analyzing the effects of monomer ratio, curing temperature and time, and annealing temperature and time. The hyberbranched poly(triazole)s adhesive has comparable or better temperature resistance compared with known high temperature epoxy metal adhesives, and it is the first high temperature metal adhesive using hyperbranched poly(triazole)s prepared by in situ azide/alkyne click polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Benzhong Tang, Youhong Tang, Ka Wai Jim, Anjun Qin, Wing Yip Lam, Jie Li
  • Patent number: 8436118
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new metal-free cyclotrimerization reaction of alkynes to produce a 1,3,5-triacylarylene or 1,3,5-triacylbenzene. This reaction is catalyzed by secondary amines, is strictly regioselective, highly functionality-tolerant, and the resulting product can be obtained in high yields. This reaction can be further applied for the preparation of novel branched (co)polymers bearing the triacylarylenes as structural units. The preparation of the (co)polymers is carried out as a one-pot single-step reaction procedure, giving branched oligomers and polymers in high yields up to 90%. The produced (co)polymers are also processible, easily film-forming, and thermally stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Benzhong Tang, Ka Wai Jim, Anjun Qin, Matthias Haeussler, Wing Yip Lam
  • Publication number: 20120299474
    Abstract: Provided are a light emitting material comprising one or more tetraphenylethene (TPE) derivatives of formula (1a) with high thermal stability and high solid quantum yield efficiency, and an electroluminescent or light emitting device such as OLED comprising the same TPE derivatives and a method of preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Benzhong Tang, Zujin Zhao, Ka Wai Jim, Wing Yip Lam, Shuming Chen, Hoi Sing Kwok
  • Publication number: 20120148958
    Abstract: A sulfur-containing macromolecule and a method of preparing the sulfur-containing macromolecule comprising a polymerization step are provided, where the sulfur-containing macromolecule contains internal units of formula (I) and the polymerization step is formula (II) wherein n is greater than 1, said precursor comprises alkyne having one or more acetylene groups and thiol having one or more thiol groups; and R is remainder of said thiol excluding said thiol groups, R? is remainder of said alkyne excluding said acetylene groups, and R and R? are selected from organic or organometallic groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Benzhong Tang, Ka wai Jim, Anjun Qin, Wing Yip Lam, Jianzhao Liu
  • Publication number: 20110171448
    Abstract: Provided is a high temperature-resistant metal adhesive containing hyperbranched poly(triazole)s synthesized by in situ azide/alkyne click polymerization. Also provided is a method for preparing the same adhesives by in situ click polymerization of azide and alkyne monomers on metal substrates. The method is optimized to get high adhesive strength at room temperature or elevated temperatures by analyzing the effects of monomer ratio, curing temperature and time, and annealing temperature and time. The hyberbranched poly(triazole)s adhesive has comparable or better temperature resistance compared with known high temperature epoxy metal adhesives, and it is the first high temperature metal adhesive using hyperbranched poly(triazole)s prepared by in situ azide/alkyne click polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Benzhong TANG, Youhong TANG, Ka Wai JIM, Anjun QIN, Wing Yip LAM, Jie LI
  • Publication number: 20100129757
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new metal-free cyclotrimerization reaction of alkynes to produce a 1,3,5-triacylarylene or 1,3,5-triacylbenzene. This reaction is catalyzed by secondary amines, is strictly regioselective, highly functionality-tolerant, and the resulting product can be obtained in high yields. This reaction can be further applied for the preparation of novel branched (co)polymers bearing the triacylarylenes as structural units. The preparation of the (co)polymers is carried out as a one-pot single-step reaction procedure, giving branched oligomers and polymers in high yields up to 90%. The produced (co)polymers are also processible, easily film-forming, and thermally stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Benzhong Tang, Ka Wai Jim, Anjun Qin, Matthias Haeussler, Wing Yip Lam