Patents by Inventor Liem Nguyen
Liem 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).
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Publication number: 20100134777Abstract: The invention relates to an optical imaging device, in particular an objective 1 for microlithography in the field of EUVL for producing semiconductor components, having a beam path 2, a plurality of optical elements 3 and a diaphragm device 7 with an adjustable diaphragm opening shape. The diaphragm device has a diaphragm store 7a, 7b with a plurality of different diaphragm openings 6 with fixed shapes in each case, which can be introduced into the beam path 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT AGInventors: Hermann Bieg, Thomas Bischoff, Uy-Liem Nguyen, Stefan Xalter, Marcus Will, Yim-Bun Patrick Kwan, Michael Muehlbeyer
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Patent number: 7684125Abstract: The invention relates to an optical imaging device, in particular an objective 1 for microlithography in the field of EUVL for producing semiconductor components, having a beam path 2, a plurality of optical elements 3 and a diaphragm device 7 with an adjustable diaphragm opening shape. The diaphragm device has a diaphragm store 7a, 7b with a plurality of different diaphragm openings 6 with fixed shapes in each case, which can be introduced into the beam path 2.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Carl Zeiss SMT AGInventors: Hermann Bieg, Thomas Bischoff, Uy-Liem Nguyen, Stefan Xalter, Marcus Will, Yim-Bum Patrick Kwan, Michael Muehlbeyer
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Publication number: 20100066990Abstract: The disclosure concerns a method for exchangeable introduction and/or exchange of diaphragms in an imaging device, such as an EUV projection exposure system for microlithography or a corresponding imaging device with a housing and at least one diaphragm, which is accommodated exchangeably in the housing and at least one transfer device with at least one receptacle, on or at which the diaphragm can be detachably arranged in order that it may be moved in or out of the objective space. At least one receptacle of the transfer device, on or at which the diaphragm can be detachably arranged, is an element of the diaphragm mount for positioning the diaphragm in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT AGInventors: Hermann Bieg, Yim-Bun Patrick Kwan, Uy-Liem Nguyen
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Patent number: 7623474Abstract: Techniques for sending data in a packet-switched communications network include determining multiple subsets of adjacent network nodes of the network. The adjacent network nodes communicate without intervening network nodes with a particular network node through an interface on the particular network node. Each subset includes multiple adjacent network nodes. Subset definition data is sent through the interface. The subset definition data indicates which adjacent network nodes belong to which subset. Data for fewer than all adjacent network nodes in all subsets are sent by including, in a multicast data packet sent over the interface with a multicast destination address, subset identifier data that indicates a particular subset. When such data is received by a node, it is discarded unless the subset identifier matches the receiving node's subset identifier. Among other effects, this allows routing messages to be more efficiently sent to better performing neighboring network nodes.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Thuan Van Tran, Yi Yang, Liem Nguyen, Russell White, Donnie Van Savage
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Publication number: 20090021820Abstract: An optical imaging device (PL), in particular an objective for semiconductor lithography, is provided with at least one system diaphragm. The system diaphragm comprises a multiplicity of mobile plates, which are rotatably mounted. The plates have a spherical curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT AGInventors: Bernhard Gellrich, Thomas Bischoff, Hermann Bieg, Martin Huber, Francois Henzelin, Gerhard Szekely, Uy-Liem Nguyen, Martin E. Humphries
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Publication number: 20080170303Abstract: Optical assembly supported in an arrangement, especially in an objective (1, 8) or in an illuminating or exposure system, in the interior of a housing comprising at least one optical element, especially a lens (34, 35), a mirror, or an aperture (9), wherein the at least one element is influenceable by at least one manipulator and wherein (i) the at least one manipulator (10, 22, 25) is arranged either outside of the housing or in a holding means that is separated entirely or to a large extent by the help of a decoupling means, and that there is provided an effective coupling between the manipulator (10, 22, 25) and the element to be influenced by the manipulator (10, 22, 25) in the interior of the arrangement, (ii) the manipulator comprises a mechanism for adjusting precisely or for micro-adjusting of the optical element, or (iii) the manipulator comprises a first and a second means wherein the first means generates a repelling force and/or a repelling torque and the second means (5, 6, 11, 15, 19) counteractType: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2006Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT AGInventors: Hermann Bieg, Karl-Eugen Aubele, Yim-Bun Patrick Kwan, Stefan Xalter, Martin Schmidt, Saverio Sanvido, Uy-Liem Nguyen
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Publication number: 20080119637Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a polypeptide or protein) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of extraction medium in a column. In some embodiments, the extraction columns employ modified pipette tips as column bodies. In some embodiments, the invention provides resins and methods that facilitate elution of analyte in a small volume of liquid. In some embodiments, the analyte is an active protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Liem Nguyen, Jeremy Lambert
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Publication number: 20070247189Abstract: A field-programmable object array integrated circuit employs a course gain architecture comprising a core array of highly optimized silicon objects that are individually programmed and synchronously connected via high performance parallel communications structures permitting the user to configure the device to implement a variety of very high performance algorithms. The high level functions available in the objects combined with the unique interconnect structures enables performance superior to existing field programmable solutions while maintaining and enhancing the flexibility. A consistent peripheral “donut” structure around the core of each object makes them interchangeable to build up complex circuits without redesign of standard objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: MathStarInventors: Doug Phil, Ronald Bell, Kevin Atkinson, David Trawick, Fuk Ng, Liem Nguyen
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Publication number: 20070192451Abstract: Techniques for sending data in a packet-switched communications network include determining multiple subsets of adjacent network nodes of the network. The adjacent network nodes communicate without intervening network nodes with a particular network node through an interface on the particular network node. Each subset includes multiple adjacent network nodes. Subset definition data is sent through the interface. The subset definition data indicates which adjacent network nodes belong to which subset. Data for fewer than all adjacent network nodes in all subsets are sent by including, in a multicast data packet sent over the interface with a multicast destination address, subset identifier data that indicates a particular subset. When such data is received by a node, it is discarded unless the subset identifier matches the receiving node's subset identifier. Among other effects, this allows routing messages to be more efficiently sent to better performing neighboring network nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Thuan Tran, Yi Yang, Liem Nguyen, Russell White, Donnie Savage
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Publication number: 20070053076Abstract: The invention relates to an optical imaging device, in particular an objective 1 for microlithography in the field of EUVL for producing semiconductor components, having a beam path 2, a plurality of optical elements 3 and a diaphragm device 7 with an adjustable diaphragm opening shape. The diaphragm device has a diaphragm store 7a, 7b with a plurality of different diaphragm openings 6 with fixed shapes in each case, which can be introduced into the beam path 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Hermann Bieg, Marcus Will, Thomas Bischoff, Yim-Bun Kwan, Uy-Liem Nguyen, Stefan Xalter, Michael Muhlbeyer
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Publication number: 20060118491Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of extraction media positioned in the column between two frits. In some embodiments, the extraction columns employ modified pipette tips as column bodies. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and devices for desalting and/or buffer exchange of a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Douglas Gjerde, Liem Nguyen, Ronald Jones, Christopher Holman
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Publication number: 20060080632Abstract: An integrated circuit layout pattern is formed from a plurality of objects placed within the layout pattern. Each object has a homogenous communications interface, which is a rectilinear donut structure formed of communications elements surrounding a central object logic area. The communications elements are adapted to route data between the central object logic area and other rectilinear donut structures in the layout pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: MathStar, Inc.Inventors: Fuk Ho Ng, Liem Nguyen, David Trawick
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Publication number: 20050258097Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of extraction media positioned in the column between two frits. In some embodiments, the extraction columns employ modified pipette tips as column bodies. The invention also provides methods for using the extraction columns including methods for varying parameters, such as the volume of sample loaded, the number of capture cycles performed, and the number or wash cycles performed to achieve a particular desired result.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Douglas Gjerde, Christopher Hanna, Jeremy Lambert, Liem Nguyen
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Publication number: 20050204394Abstract: A system is disclosed for distributing data representing movies and/or mini-series. The system includes a database for storing and cataloging data representing pre-recorded movies. A billing system is connected to the database for selectively providing and controlling access to the data. The system further includes a user interface including means for requesting the data and means for viewing the data. A transmission network is connected between the user interface and the database for selectively transmitting the data therebetween. Upon the billing system providing access to a user, the requesting means generates a data request for retrieving the data from the database for transmission of the data via the transmission network for viewing by the viewing means.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventor: Liem Nguyen
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Publication number: 20050154771Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for performing a Boolean logic tree function on all bits of a multiple-bit binary input data word having a plurality of bit positions. Each bit has one of first and second complementary logic states. A modified data word is formed by packing all the bits of the input data word having the first logic state into a first contiguous set of bit positions in the modified data word and all the bits of the input data word having the second logic state into a second contiguous set of the bit positions in the modified data word. The number of bit positions in the first and second sets is greater than or equal to zero. A result of the Boolean logic tree function is generated based on a pattern of the first and second logic states in the modified data word.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: MathStar, Inc.Inventors: Fuk Ng, Liem Nguyen
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Publication number: 20050093577Abstract: Multiplexer circuits are disclosed, such as for example for programmable logic devices. As an example of one embodiment, a multiplexer circuit is disclosed having a default state and a state-locking latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Liem Nguyen, Xiaojie He, Brian Gaide, Kerry Ilgenstein, Sajitha Wijesuriya, Claudia Stanley, Aaron Rogers, Zheng Chen
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Publication number: 20050066316Abstract: A code arrangement for facilitating the localization of an information source comprising a collector module for collecting information units to be localized from the information source and for causing a copy of the information units to be localized, a synchronization module for receiving the localized information units and comparing each to a current version of the information unit from the information source to determine if the information unit has changed and a dispersing module for storing the localized information unit if the information unit is unchanged. A related processor and method may include features similar to the elements of the code arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Liem Nguyen, Thomas Vachuska
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Publication number: 20050066315Abstract: A code arrangement on a computer-readable medium or media for use in a system for processing localization information may include a transformation module receiving at least one non-localized information unit, the transformation module converting the non-localized information unit into an intermediate format using at least one resource file. A related processor and method may include features similar to the elements of the code arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Liem Nguyen, Terry Robison, Thomas Vachuska
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Publication number: 20040224329Abstract: The subject invention provides extraction capillaries, wherein a substantial portion of the channel is coated with a 3-dimensional solid phase extraction surface that binds an analyte. In some embodiments the extraction matrix comprises a polymer backbone with an extraction agent bound thereto. Analytes of particular relevance include biomolecules, such as proteins, polynucleotides, lipids and polysaccharides. The invention further provides devices comprising the extraction capillaries, reagents for use in conjunction with the capillaries and devices, and methods for the production and use of the capillaries and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna, Liem Nguyen, Leon S. Yengoyan
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Patent number: 6416276Abstract: A rotor (1) of a turbomachine comprises a basic rotor element (2) and a multiplicity of rotor blades (3, 3′, 3″, 3′″). The rotor blades (3, 3′, 3″, 3′″) are arranged in a distributed manner in at least one row on the circumference of the basic rotor element (2). An area for a row of guide vanes is furthermore provided in front of and/or behind the row of rotor blades. A heat shield element (4) or a plurality of heat shield elements (4′, 4′, 4′″) lined up on the circumference of the rotor (1) is arranged in such a way between the basis rotor element (2) and the rotor blades (3, 3′, 3″, 3′″) of the row of rotor blades that the basic rotor element (2) is completely covered in the areas of the row of rotor blades and the row of guide vanes.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Alstom (Switzerland) LtdInventors: Robert Marmilic, Uy-Liem Nguyen, Ulrich Waltke