Patents by Inventor Keith A. WONG
Keith A. WONG 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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Patent number: 11770664Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: EARGO, INC.Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11612163Abstract: Methods for stabilizing blood samples, e.g., clinical blood samples, for storage or transportation before use.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Rebecca Sandlin, Keith Wong, Shannon Tessier, Mehmet Toner, Shannon Stott
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Publication number: 20210400406Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11176569Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to offering a discounted product requested by a buyer, with offer parameters determined as a function of the discounted product request, in response to detecting a predetermined product demand characteristic, and at a location, time, and discount based on the offer. In an illustrative example, offer parameters may include quantity, location, or time. The product request may be, for example, a request for a discounted product quantity at a requested location and time. In some examples, the product demand characteristic may be demand as a function of time. The discounted product may be provided at a time and location based on a discount code generated for the product. Various examples may advantageously increase revenue limited by off-peak hour and end of day demand characteristics, for example, offering products discounted in response to demand inadequate to consume time-valued inventory and/or to better utilize operation capacity, so that the seller may increase profit.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: 3Forces Inc.Inventor: Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11166878Abstract: An apparatus for liquefying solid pills includes a grinder configured to grind the solid pills to a powder, a receptacle configured to attach to the grinder and to capture the powder, and a cap configured to attach to the receptacle. The cap includes a port therethrough in fluid connection with the receptacle. The port is configured to mate with a tip of a syringe.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Hospi CorporationInventors: Bradford Macy, Jr., Keith Wong, John Eaton, Igal Ladabaum
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Patent number: 11140498Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11025989Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a live event video stream service configured to distribute event video streams at diverse price levels, based on configuring video cameras to capture live event video streams from different locations, offering the video streams for purchase at prices based on the camera locations, and automatically maximizing profit by adjusting the quantity and price of the offered camera video streams. In an illustrative example, the cameras may be 360-degree video cameras. The camera locations may be, for example, preferred event viewing positions. In some examples, the cameras may be configured in live event viewing positions ranging from more preferred to less preferred, permitting a range of video stream prices determined based on each camera's position. Some embodiments may determine video stream price based on an auction. Various examples may advantageously maximize event profit based on adjusting the quantity and price of the offered video streams.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Live Inc.Inventor: Keith Wong
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Publication number: 20210042781Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to offering a discounted product requested by a buyer, with offer parameters determined as a function of the discounted product request, in response to detecting a predetermined product demand characteristic, and at a location, time, and discount based on the offer. In an illustrative example, offer parameters may include quantity, location, or time. The product request may be, for example, a request for a discounted product quantity at a requested location and time. In some examples, the product demand characteristic may be demand as a function of time. The discounted product may be provided at a time and location based on a discount code generated for the product. Various examples may advantageously increase revenue limited by off-peak hour and end of day demand characteristics, for example, offering products discounted in response to demand inadequate to consume time-valued inventory and/or to better utilize operation capacity, so that the seller may increase profit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Live Inc.Inventor: Keith Wong
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Publication number: 20210007348Abstract: Methods for stabilizing blood samples, e.g., clinical blood samples, for storage or transportation before use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Rebecca Sandlin, Keith Wong, Shannon Tessier, Mehmet Toner, Shannon Stott
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Publication number: 20200338129Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including enucleated erythroid cells and methods of making and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Ho Ki Keith Wong, Jie Li
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Patent number: 10750739Abstract: Methods for stabilizing blood samples, e.g., clinical blood samples, for storage or transportation before use. Exemplary applications include but are not limited to enrichment of leukocyte subtypes such as T-cells or neutrophils for cytokine and immuno-assays; isolation of progenitor cells from cord blood or peripheral blood for transplantation; isolation of fetal cells from the maternal blood for diagnosis; and sorting of circulating tumor cells for cancer detection and therapy.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Rebecca Sandlin, Keith Wong, Shannon Tessier, Mehmet Toner, Shannon Stott
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Publication number: 20200260150Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a live event video stream service configured to distribute event video streams at diverse price levels, based on configuring video cameras to capture live event video streams from different locations, offering the video streams for purchase at prices based on the camera locations, and automatically maximizing profit by adjusting the quantity and price of the offered camera video streams. In an illustrative example, the cameras may be 360-degree video cameras. The camera locations may be, for example, preferred event viewing positions. In some examples, the cameras may be configured in live event viewing positions ranging from more preferred to less preferred, permitting a range of video stream prices determined based on each camera's position. Some embodiments may determine video stream price based on an auction. Various examples may advantageously maximize event profit based on adjusting the quantity and price of the offered video streams.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventor: Keith Wong
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Publication number: 20190378155Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a perishable product inventory control system configured to predict a perishable product surplus quantity at a location and time determined as a function of product expiration time, associate the predicted product surplus to a shopper seeking the product at the predicted location and time, and, automatically offer the shopper a portion of the product surplus discounted as a function of the perishable product surplus expiration time. In an illustrative example, the product surplus quantity, location, and time may be calculated based on inventory level and consumption rate. The product surplus location and time may be, for example, a restaurant's closing time, permitting the shopper to receive an offer to purchase a meal discounted as a function of time remaining until closing. Various examples may advantageously reduce cost and waste, based on matching shoppers with perishable products discounted as a function of product expiration time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventor: Keith Wong
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Publication number: 20190116438Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Publication number: 20170223949Abstract: Methods for stabilizing blood samples, e.g., clinical blood samples, for storage or transportation before use. Exemplary applications include but are not limited to enrichment of leukocyte subtypes such as T-cells or neutrophils for cytokine and immuno-assays; isolation of progenitor cells from cord blood or peripheral blood for transplantation; isolation of fetal cells from the maternal blood for diagnosis; and sorting of circulating tumor cells for cancer detection and therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Rebecca Sandlin, Keith Wong, Shannon Tessier, Mehmet Toner
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Publication number: 20160354282Abstract: An apparatus for liquefying solid pills includes a grinder configured to grind the solid pills to a powder, a receptacle configured to attach to the grinder and to capture the powder, and a cap configured to attach to the receptacle. The cap includes a port therethrough in fluid connection with the receptacle. The port is configured to mate with a tip of a syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Hospi CorporationInventors: Bradford MACY, JR., Keith WONG, John EATON, Igal LADABAUM
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Patent number: 8861140Abstract: A slider supporting apparatus of includes a base portion; a flexure supported by the base portion; a contact portion being provided on a leading portion of the flexure for urging a trailing edge of the slider to contact with pads on the trailing edge; a support plate attached beneath a tongue; and a clamp comprising a mounting portion fixed on the support plate, two spring arms downward extended from the mounting portion to pass through a hole of the flexure slantwise, and a connection bar connected with two ends of the spring arms for urging a leading edge of the slider to provide a downward component force to the slider. The apparatus provides a larger spring stroke with long lifetime to reduce cost, and avoid pitch and roll static torque to generate so as to prevent the slider popping out the suspension during slider testing process.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: SAE Magnetics (H.K.) Ltd.Inventors: Yu Xin Chen, Fang Long Nie, Ho Hang Keith Wong, Liang Xing, Chao Luo, Ri Xin Cai, Yan Ju Feng
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Publication number: 20130239331Abstract: A support device has an inflatable element positioned above a top side of a table, above which a patient can be positioned. The table is part of, and movable into and out of a bore of, a medical imaging machine. The inflatable element can have one or more fluid fillable cells selectively inflatable and deflatable to alter a position of a patent relative to the top side of the table. The support device can be employed in a system having a control apparatus coupled to the support device and operable to inflate and deflate the inflatable element to alter the position of a patient supported by the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: John W. EATON, Keith A. WONG
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Patent number: 7755759Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating pigment dispersions with desired characteristics. More specifically, methods and systems for evaluating particle size of colorless or light color dispersions using a novel parameter described as particle size related scattering index (PSRSI).Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma, Keith Wong, Francisco Lopez, Robert Altavela
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Publication number: 20080234975Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating pigment dispersions with desired characteristics. More specifically, methods and systems for evaluating particle size of colorless or light color dispersions using a novel parameter described as particle size related scattering index (PSRSI).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma, Keith Wong, Francisco Lopez, Robert Altavela