Patents by Inventor Kim Ho
Kim Ho 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: 20240105340Abstract: In various embodiments, the present description relates to the use of factors related to survival. The methods, compositions and systems described herein may be used to determine factors affecting survival, assess survival risk based on factors related to survival and/or make suggestions to increase the likelihood of survival longer than otherwise predicted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Kristen Patricia Fortney, Yonatan Nissan Donner, Eric Kim Morgen, Jonah Daniel Sinick, Andrew Jarai Ho
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Publication number: 20230226254Abstract: An antibacterial implantable medical device or medical material. The surface of an implantable medical device or medical material has a titanium coating formed thereon. Titanium nitride nanowires are formed that extend from the titanium coating at a selected angle to exert a mechanical force on bacteria bilayer membranes sufficient to at least partially disrupt the bacteria bilayer membranes. In one aspect, the titanium nitride nanowires are formed from grown titanium dioxide nanowires by converting the titanium dioxide nanowires to titanium nitride in a heated nitrogen-containing environment. The titanium nitride nanowires are optionally charged to further enhance antibacterial properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Guomin WANG, Paul Kim Ho CHU, Kaiwei TANG, Zheyi MENG
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Publication number: 20220056610Abstract: Provided herein is an electrolyte composition including a metal silicate or a metal aluminate, a metal phosphate, zinc oxide particles, and a complexing agent useful for plasma electrolytic oxidation treatment of a surface of a metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Paul Kim Ho Chu, Zhongzhen WU, Liangliang LIU, King Yu Ricky FU
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Publication number: 20210290798Abstract: A multi-stage lid ultraviolet sterilizing waste container is disclosed which contains a housing, base, lid assembly, support structure for receiving flexible bag assemblies and at least one UV light source for sterilizing the inside of the container. The waste container further includes sensors and motors to automate certain steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Kevin Douglas Johnson, Steven Bryan Dunn, Thomas Edward Birkert, Michael John Laudi, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Ip Hing Lai, Cheung Yik Man, Ho Wing Tak, Luk Ka Lok, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerart Tebbe, Yip Mau Chun
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Publication number: 20210283288Abstract: A method of sterilizing a waste container with ultraviolet (UV) light is disclosed which includes, inserting an article of waste into the waste container, sealing the container from an external environment to prevent UV light from shining out, activating a UV sanitizing routine stored in a UV light module having at least one UV light source and irradiating an interior surface of the diaper pail with the UV light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Michael John LAUDI, Nicholas Arthur TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN, Ip Hing LAI, Cheung Yik MAN, Ho Wing TAK, Luk Ka LOK, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard TEBBE
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Publication number: 20210283286Abstract: An ultraviolet sterilizing waste container is disclosed which contains a housing, base, lid assembly, support structure for receiving flexible bag assemblies and at least one UV light source for sterilizing the inside of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Thomas Edward Birkert, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Michael John Laudi, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Ip Hing Lai, Cheung Yik Man, Ho Wing Tak, Luk Ka Lok, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard Tebbe
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Patent number: 10603412Abstract: Novel hybrid materials and fabrication methods thereof are provided. The novel hybrid materials can include a biodegradable polymer and a biodegradable metallic material. The hybrid material can also include a coupling agent between the biodegradable metallic material and the biodegradable polymer. A method of fabricating a hybrid material can include performing a surface treatment process on the biodegradable metallic material, and then either performing a solvent formation method or a thermal formation method.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignees: Versitech Limited, City University of Hong KongInventors: Hoi Man Karen Wong, Wai Kwok Kelvin Yeung, Man Chee Kenneth Cheung, Dip Kei Keith Luk, Kin On John Lam, Kim Ho Paul Chu
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Publication number: 20180369453Abstract: Novel hybrid materials and fabrication methods thereof are provided. The novel hybrid materials can include a biodegradable polymer and a biodegradable metallic material. The hybrid material can also include a coupling agent between the biodegradable metallic material and the biodegradable polymer. A method of fabricating a hybrid material can include performing a surface treatment process on the biodegradable metallic material, and then either performing a solvent formation method or a thermal formation method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: HOI MAN, KAREN WONG, WAI KWOK, KELVIN YEUNG, MAN CHEE, KENNETH CHEUNG, DIP KEI, KEITH LUK, KIN ON, JOHN LAM, KIM HO, PAUL CHU
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Patent number: 9711738Abstract: The design and synthesis of six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes are described herein. The six nickel CT complexes have a nickel center, two organic ligands coordinated with the nickel center to form a dianionic square planar supramolecule and an organic counter-cation as represented by The ligands and counter-cations are selected to optimize properties, such as molecular alignment, film morphology, and molecular packaging. Described herein, the ligands can be 2,3-pyrazinedithiol (L1), 1,2-benzenedithol (L2) or 2,3-quinoxalinedithol (L3) and the counter-cations can be diquat (2,2?-ebpy) or methyl viologen (4,4?-mbpy). The six nickel CT complexes can also be utilized semiconductor devices, such as thin film transistors or inverters. Processes are also provided for the fabrication of semiconductors devices. The processes can include fabricating a substrate with a bilayer octadecylphosphonic acid (ODPA)/Al2O3 dielectric and applying one of the six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONGInventors: Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, Zong-Xiang Xu, Paul Kim Ho Chu, Tat Kun Kwok
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Publication number: 20150179957Abstract: The design and synthesis of six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes are described herein. The six nickel CT complexes have a nickel center, two organic ligands coordinated with the nickel center to form a dianionic square planar supramolecule and an organic counter-cation as represented by The ligands and counter-cations are selected to optimize properties, such as molecular alignment, film morphology, and molecular packaging. Described herein, the ligands can be 2,3-pyrazinedithiol (L1), 1,2-benzenedithol (L2) or 2,3-quinoxalinedithol (L3) and the counter-cations can be diquat (2,2?-ebpy) or methyl viologen (4,4?-mbpy). The six nickel CT complexes can also be utilized semiconductor devices, such as thin film transistors or inverters. Processes are also provided for the fabrication of semiconductors devices. The processes can include fabricating a substrate with a bilayer octadecylphosphonic acid (ODPA)/Al2O3 dielectric and applying one of the six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, Zong-Xiang Xu, Paul Kim Ho Chu, Tat Kun Kwok
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Patent number: 8981096Abstract: The design and synthesis of six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes are described herein. The six nickel CT complexes have a nickel center, two organic ligands coordinated with the nickel center to form a dianionic square planar supramolecule and an organic counter-cation as represented by The ligands and counter-cations are selected to optimize properties, such as molecular alignment, film morphology, and molecular packaging. Described herein, the ligands can be 2,3-pyrazinedithiol (L1), 1,2-benzenedithol (L2) or 2,3-quinoxalinedithol (L3) and the counter-cations can be diquat (2,2?-ebpy) or methyl viologen (4,4?-mbpy). The six nickel CT complexes can also be utilized semiconductor devices, such as thin film transistors or inverters. Processes are also provided for the fabrication of semiconductors devices. The processes can include fabricating a substrate with a bilayer octadecylphosphonic acid (ODPA)/Al2O3 dielectric and applying one of the six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: City University of Hong KongInventors: Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, Zong-Xiang Xu, Paul Kim Ho Chu, Tat Kun Kwok
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Patent number: 8548183Abstract: The equipment size of a hearing device is intended to be reduced. Therefore, a hearing device, in particular an ITE hearing aid, is proposed with a shell having a user-specific shape, a faceplate for closing-off the shell and an electronic component which is attached to the faceplate using a support. The support is individually formed taking into account the shape of the shell, and/or a position of the support on the faceplate is individually determined taking into account the shape of the shell. As a result of the individual support, it is possible to cut down on installation space and therefore the shell can be shortened. In particular, the support can be formed integrally with the faceplate in order to simplify the production method.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Harald Klemenz, Poh Chye Lim, Markus Wild, Kim Ho Patrick Yau
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Publication number: 20120298436Abstract: The present disclosure provides an engine hood for an automobile, comprising: an outer panel; and an inner panel provided below the outer panel and connected to the outer panel, wherein the inner panel is provided with a center element of cell structure in the center portion thereof and an outer frame formed around the center element and disposed in the peripheral portion of the inner panel, each unit cell of the cell structure is bounded by a plurality of wall segments. An automobile comprising the engine hood is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Kim Ho
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Publication number: 20120276687Abstract: The design and synthesis of six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes are described herein. The six nickel CT complexes have a nickel center, two organic ligands coordinated with the nickel center to form a dianionic square planar supramolecule and an organic counter-cation. The ligands and counter-cations are selected to optimize properties, such as molecular alignment, film morphology, and molecular packaging. Described herein, the ligands can be 2,3-pyrazinedithiol (L1), 1,2-benzenedithol (L2) or 2,3-quinoxalinedithol (L3) and the counter-cations can be diquat (2,2?-ebpy) or methyl viologen (4,4?-mbpy). The six nickel CT complexes can also be utilized semiconductor devices, such as thin film transistors or inverters. Processes are also provided for the fabrication of semiconductors devices. The processes can include fabricating a substrate with a bilayer octadecylphosphonic acid (ODPA)/Al2O3 dielectric and applying one of the six nickel charge transfer (CT) complexes to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONGInventors: Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, Zong-Xiang Xu, Paul Kim Ho Chu, Tat Kun Kwok
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Patent number: 8284969Abstract: A hearing aid has an operating device with an operating element for activating a first operating function and a second operating function of the hearing aid. The operating device is configured to cause an execution of an operating function of the hearing aid by activating the corresponding operating function via the operating element. The operating device suppresses the execution of the first operating function by activating the first operating function via the operating element if the second operating function is activated via the operating element.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Markus Heerlein, Harald Klemenz, Beng Hai Tan, Kim Ho Patrick Yau
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Publication number: 20110166251Abstract: Novel hybrid materials and fabrication methods thereof are provided. The novel hybrid materials can include a biodegradable polymer and a biodegradable metallic material. The hybrid material can also include a coupling agent between the biodegradable metallic material and the biodegradable polymer. A method of fabricating a hybrid material can include performing a surface treatment process on the biodegradable metallic material, and then either performing a solvent formation method or a thermal formation method.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Karen Hoi Man Wong, Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung, Kenneth Man Chee Cheung, Keith Dip Kei Luk, John Kin On Lam, Paul Kim Ho Chu
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Publication number: 20110046747Abstract: This invention involves a plasma treated and controllable release antimicrobial peptide coated titanium alloy for surgical implantation, where the alloy with antimicrobial properties is fabricated using surface techniques without adversely compromising its biocompatibility and original mechanical properties. The surface techniques form antimicrobial layers on the alloy capable of resisting microbial adhesion and proliferation, while allowing mammalian cell adhesion and proliferation when the alloy is implanted to human body. In one embodiment, PIII&D is applied to incorporate ions, electrons, free radicals, atoms or molecules on a titanium alloy substrate. A pressurized hydrothermal treatment can be carried out to establish reactive functional groups for antimicrobial purpose or for connecting the substrate and external antimicrobial molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung, Kenneth Man Chee Cheung, Keith Dip Kei Luk, Che Yan Yeung, Richard Yi Tsun Kao, Paul Kim Ho Chu
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Patent number: 7803234Abstract: The invention provides a method for making surface treated shape memory materials such as from NiTi alloy using plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition and related ion-beam and plasma-based techniques to alter the surface properties of those materials primarily for biomedical applications. The surfaces are treated with nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon, but become bio-inactive after implanted with other elements such as silicon.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignees: Versitech LimitedInventors: Kelvin W. K. Yeung, Ray W. Y. Poon, Paul Kim-Ho Chu, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, William W. Lu
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Publication number: 20100208926Abstract: The equipment size of a hearing device is intended to be reduced. Therefore, a hearing device, in particular an ITE hearing aid, is proposed with a shell having a user-specific shape, a faceplate for closing-off the shell and an electronic component which is attached to the faceplate using a support. The support is individually formed taking into account the shape of the shell, and/or a position of the support on the faceplate is individually determined taking into account the shape of the shell. As a result of the individual support, it is possible to cut down on installation space and therefore the shell can be shortened. In particular, the support can be formed integrally with the faceplate in order to simplify the production method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.Inventors: Harald Klemenz, Poh Chye Lim, Markus Wild, Kim Ho Patrick Yau
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Publication number: 20100037400Abstract: A control system for a motor-driven washing machine. The control system includes an electrical motor; a driving unit that applies an input voltage to the motor to drive the motor; a voltmeter that measures a reverse voltage generated by the motor for each predetermined period; and a microprocessor reducing a speed of the motor if the measured reverse voltage is less than or equal to a predetermined voltage level.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Bon Kwon Koo, Kwon Ki Kong, Jae Cheol Lyu, Woon Yong Lee, Jong Chul Bang, Min Jin Oh, Son Kweon, Kim Ho Jong, In Haeng Cho