Patents by Inventor Kim L. Nguyen

Kim L. Nguyen 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: 20240094233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob N. WOHLSTADTER, Manish KOCHAR, Peter J. BOSCO, Ian D. CHAMBERLIN, Bandele JEFFREY-COKER, Eric M. JONES, Gary I. KRIVOY, Don E. KRUEGER, Aaron H. LEIMKUEHLER, Pei-Ming WU, Kim-Xuan NGUYEN, Pankaj OBEROI, Louis W. PANG, Jennifer PARKER, Victor PELLICIER, Nicholas SAMMONS, George SIGAL, Michael L. VOCK, Stanley T. SMITH, Carl C. STEVENS, Rodger D. OSBORNE, Kenneth E. PAGE, Michael T. WADE, Jon WILLOUGHBY, Lei WANG, Xinri CONG, Kin NG
  • Patent number: 8815405
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey
  • Patent number: 8236885
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least two binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has two binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey
  • Publication number: 20110224349
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey
  • Patent number: 7947763
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey
  • Publication number: 20100137495
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least two binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has two binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey
  • Patent number: 7642309
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least two binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has two binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey
  • Publication number: 20070221097
    Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Mark Minamyer, Anh Pham, Stan Brownell, Annie Pham, Anil Alexander, Deven Shah, Kim L. Nguyen, My Linh Pham, Sidney Maxey