Patents by Inventor Lihong Zhao
Lihong Zhao 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: 20180010289Abstract: The invention relates to a garment care device (D) comprising a chamber (C) to receive at least one garment (G). The garment care device (D) also comprises a heating system (HS) for heating the at least one garment (G). The garment care device (D) also comprises a lighting system (LS) for emitting inside the chamber (C), a radiation having wavelength in the range [280; 500] nm. The garment care device (D) also comprises a metal oxide photocatalyst element (MO) disposed inside the chamber (C) such that the metal oxide photocatalyst element (MO) can receive the radiation. The chamber (C) comprises receiving means to receive the at least one garment (G) such that the at least one garment (G) remains spaced from the metal oxide photocatalyst element (MO). The garment care device according to the invention allows the combination of drying and sanitizing of garments, while imparting pleasant smell to garment in a safe and eco-friendly way.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: LIHONG ZHAO, LUCK WEE PNG, YONG JIANG, CRISAN POPESCU
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Patent number: 9845466Abstract: Single-stranded RNA molecules comprise one or more internal, non-nucleotide spacers, covalently linked with nucleotide portions of the molecule are provided. The single-stranded RNA molecules function as guide or antisense strands that are capable of inhibiting gene expression via an RNA interference mechanism, and thus represent single-stranded RNAi agents. The single-stranded RNAi molecules can be used in methods for a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, target validation, genomic discovery, genetic engineering, and pharmacogenomic applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Lee Lim, Guillaume Chorn, Aarron T. Willingham, Lihong Zhao
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Publication number: 20170342652Abstract: The present application relates to steam iron (1). The steam iron (1) comprises a sole plate (3). The sole plate (3) has a steam channel (6) for the passage of steam, an ironing surface (10), vents (4) for the passage of steam between the steam channel (6) and the ironing surface (10), an aperture (9) extending between the steam channel (6) and the ironing surface (10), and a fragrance cartridge (7) being received in the aperture (9) such that it extends into the steam channel (6) to diffuse fragrance in the steam channel (6). The aperture (9) secures the fragrance cartridge (10) in the sole plate (3) such that fragrance cartridge (7) is flush with the ironing surface (10). The present invention also relates to a fragrance cartridge (7) and to a method of imparting a fragrance to steam produced by a steam iron (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: LIHONG ZHAO, YILE LIAO, YONG JIANG
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Publication number: 20170346175Abstract: Disclosed are a composite material, a shell for a mobile device, their manufacturing methods, and a mobile device. The composite material includes: a first metal substrate (100); a first resin fibre plate (200) disposed on an upper surface of the first metal substrate; an antenna layer (300) disposed on an upper surface of the first resin fibre plate; a second resin fibre plate (400) disposed on an upper surface of the antenna layer; and a second metal substrate (500) disposed on an upper surface of the second resin fibre plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: BYD COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Lihong ZHAO, Wenhai LUO, Dingwen MAO
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Patent number: 9765476Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment plate (10) for a garment treatment appliance (100) for treating garments (30), which plate has a contact surface which is provided with a sol-gel coating (20) that comprises an oxide of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, scandium, yttrium, or a mixture or combination thereof. The layer preferably has a thickness of less than 1 ?m. Such a layer shows excellent properties. A garment treatment appliance comprising such a treatment plate, as well as processes to produce the coating on the contact surface of the treatment plate are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jiecong Tang, Ytsen Wielstra, Ya Ling Lee, Sabrina May Fong Khoo, Lihong Zhao
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Patent number: 9732342Abstract: This invention relates generally to segmented oligonucleotides capable of modulating gene expression. Specifically, the instant invention relates to segmented microRNA (miRNA) oligonucleotides, including segmented miRNA precursors and segmented pre-microRNAs. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such segmented oligonucleotides, as well as to methods of making and using such oligonucleotides for diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated or causally linked to aberrant levels or activities of gene expression, including aberrant levels of coding and/or non-coding RNA.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Guillaume Chorn, Lee Lim, Lihong Zhao
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Publication number: 20160297124Abstract: A metal-plastic composite and method for producing the same are provided. The metal-plastic composite comprises: a metal substrate and a plastic body jointed to the metal substrate via a dual-snap-fit structure, in which the dual-snap-fit structure comprises: a micro-snap-fit structure disposed on the metal substrate and a macro-snap-fit structure formed by the micro-snap-fit structure and a surface of the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Shijin Su, Lihong Zhao, Wenhai Luo
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Publication number: 20160222381Abstract: Single-stranded RNA molecules comprise one or more internal, non-nucleotide spacers, covalently linked with nucleotide portions of the molecule are provided. The single-stranded RNA molecules function as guide or antisense strands that are capable of inhibiting gene expression via an RNA interference mechanism, and thus represent single-stranded RNAi agents. The single-stranded RNAi molecules can be used in methods for a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, target validation, genomic discovery, genetic engineering, and pharmacogenomic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Lee Lim, Guillaume Chorn, Aarron T. Willingham, Lihong Zhao
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Patent number: 9243246Abstract: Single-stranded RNA molecules comprise one or more internal, non-nucleotide spacers, covalently linked with nucleotide portions of the molecule are provided. The single-stranded RNA molecules function as guide or antisense strands that are capable of inhibiting gene expression via an RNA interference mechanism, and thus represent single-stranded RNAi agents. The single-stranded RNAi molecules can be used in methods for a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, target validation, genomic discovery, genetic engineering, and pharmacogenomic applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Lee Lim, Guillaume Chorn, Aarron Willingham, Lihong Zhao
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Publication number: 20160017536Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment plate (10) for a garment treatment appliance (100) for treating garments (30), which plate has a contact surface which is provided with a sol-gel coating (20) that comprises an oxide of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, scandium, yttrium, or a mixture or combination thereof. The layer preferably has a thickness of less than 1 ?m. Such a layer shows excellent properties. A garment treatment appliance comprising such a treatment plate, as well as processes to produce the coating on the contact surface of the treatment plate are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: JIECONG TANG, YTSEN WIELSTRA, YA LING LEE, SABRINA MAY FONG KHOO, LIHONG ZHAO
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Publication number: 20150376613Abstract: This invention relates generally to segmented oligonucleotides capable of modulating gene expression. Specifically, the instant invention relates to segmented microRNA (miRNA) oligonucleotides, including segmented miRNA precursors and segmented pre-microRNAs. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such segmented oligonucleotides, as well as to methods of making and using such oligonucleotides for diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated or causally linked to aberrant levels or activities of gene expression, including aberrant levels of coding and/or non-coding RNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Guillaume Chorn, Lee Lim, Lihong Zhao
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Patent number: 9096850Abstract: This invention relates generally to segmented oligonucleotides capable of modulating gene expression. Specifically, the instant invention relates to segmented microRNA (miRNA) oligonucleotides, including segmented miRNA precursors and segmented pre-microRNAs. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such segmented oligonucleotides, as well as to methods of making and using such oligonucleotides for diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated or causally linked to aberrant levels or activities of gene expression, including aberrant levels of coding and/or non-coding RNA.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Chorn, Lee Lim, Lihong Zhao
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Publication number: 20130225652Abstract: This invention relates generally to segmented oligonucleotides capable of modulating gene expression. Specifically, the instant invention relates to segmented microRNA (miRNA) oligonucleotides, including segmented miRNA precursors and segmented pre-microRNAs. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such segmented oligonucleotides, as well as to methods of making and using such oligonucleotides for diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated or causally linked to aberrant levels or activities of gene expression, including aberrant levels of coding and/or non-coding RNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Guillaume Chorn, Lee Lim, Lihong Zhao
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Publication number: 20130171242Abstract: Single-stranded RNA molecules comprise one or more internal, non-nucleotide spacers, covalently linked with nucleotide portions of the molecule are provided. The single-stranded RNA molecules function as guide or antisense strands that are capable of inhibiting gene expression via an RNA interference mechanism, and thus represent single-stranded RNAi agents. The single-stranded RNAi molecules can be used in methods for a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, target validation, genomic discovery, genetic engineering, and pharmacogenomic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Lee Lim, Guillaume Chorn, Aarron Willingham, Lihong Zhao
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Patent number: 8389883Abstract: A key-press structure comprises a transparent substrate, a plurality of characters formed inside the transparent substrate thereby forming a plurality of keys, and a touch control member disposed on the surface of the transparent substrate such that each of the keys is operable to sense a touch event.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: BYD Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lihong Zhao, Wenhai Luo, Jiaxin Zhang
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Publication number: 20100320069Abstract: A key-press structure comprises a transparent substrate, a plurality of characters formed inside the transparent substrate thereby forming a plurality of keys, and a touch control member disposed on the surface of the transparent substrate such that each of the keys is operable to sense a touch event.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: BYD Co. Ltd.Inventors: Lihong ZHAO, Wenhai Luo, Jiaxin Zhang
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Patent number: 7786396Abstract: In one aspect, a key-press structure comprises a frame and a plurality of keys disposed in said frame. Said frame comprises a main portion and two reflecting portions. The main portion has two opposite sides and the two reflecting portions are disposed on the two opposite sides of the main portion, respectively. Said reflecting portion has a reflective surface facing toward the main portion. Said keys are made of a transparent material, and the keys comprise characters formed on the internal surface of said keys. In another aspect, a method of preparing a key-press structure comprises forming a frame that includes a main portion and two reflecting portions. The reflecting portions each have a reflective surface. The main portion has two opposite sides that is connected to the two reflecting portions. The method further comprises forming characters on the internal surface of a plurality of keys, and disposing said keys in the main portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: BYD Co. Ltd.Inventors: Wenhai Luo, Lihong Zhao, Feng Cheng, Jiaxin Zhang
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Publication number: 20090166169Abstract: In one aspect, a key-press structure comprises a frame and a plurality of keys disposed in said frame. Said frame comprises a main portion and two reflecting portions. The main portion has two opposite sides and the two reflecting portions are disposed on the two opposite sides of the main portion, respectively. Said reflecting portion has a reflective surface facing toward the main portion. Said keys are made of a transparent material, and the keys comprise characters formed on the internal surface of said keys. In another aspect, a method of preparing a key-press structure comprises forming a frame that includes a main portion and two reflecting portions. The reflecting portions each have a reflective surface. The main portion has two opposite sides that is connected to the two reflecting portions. The method further comprises forming characters on the internal surface of a plurality of keys, and disposing said keys in the main portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Wenhai Luo, Lihong Zhao, Feng Cheng, Jiaxin Zhang
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Publication number: 20090136723Abstract: A coated plastic sheet comprises a transparent plastic sheet having a top and bottom surface, and a first film on the top surface and covering less than all of the top surface, thereby creating at least one uncovered area. At least a portion of the first film has a first metallic luster on its exposed surface. The coated plastic sheet also comprises a second film on the bottom surface. At least a portion of the second film is visible through the uncovered area of the sheet, wherein the second film presents a second metallic luster through the uncovered area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Lihong Zhao, Wenhai Luo, Xijing Liu
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Publication number: 20070065805Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for preparation of a three-dimensional transendothelial cell migration (TEM) assay. These compositions and methods are uniquely suited for the high throughput TEM assay, and for the analysis and identification of TEM mediators which inhibit or stimulate this process. The composition for detecting migration of cells comprises a solid layer comprising collagen gel; a first cellular layer in contact with the solid layer and comprising a first cell type; and a second cell type seeded on top of the first cellular layer. Optionally, gelatin is included in the collagen gel. A 96 well plate format is disclosed, the combination with a high throughput cellular scanner enables high throughput TEM assay.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Liming Yu, Lihong Zhao, Anton Beletskii, Padma Channavajhala