Patents by Inventor Man Chan

Man Chan 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: 20170095779
    Abstract: A bubble atomizer includes a cartridge having an open end, a liquid absorbing member provided inside the cartridge, a firing chamber covering the open end and formed with liquid outlets and liquid inlets through which liquid enters the firing chamber from the cartridge, and heaters mounted inside the firing chamber. The heaters are connected with a power electronics unit through a cable. Each heater has a thickness in micron to sub-micron scale. When a pulse signal generated is applied to the heaters, current generated heats up the heaters and vapor bubbles are formed on the heaters that generate pressure and push the liquid out of the firing chamber through the liquid outlets to thereby form droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Ho Yin Chan, Wen J. Li, Boa Fung Chau, Kak Man Chan
  • Patent number: 9580437
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is provided that has been shown to be useful for treating a PRC2-mediated disease or disorder: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Ho Man Chan, Xiang-Ju Justin Gu, Ying Huang, Ling Li, Yuan Mi, Wei Qi, Martin Sendzik, Yongfeng Sun, Long Wang, Zhengtian Yu, Hailong Zhang, Ji Yue (Jeff) Zhang, Man Zhang, Qiong Zhang, Kehao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170052020
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved fiber optic sensing system (FOSS) having the ability to provide both high spatial resolution and high frequency strain measurements. The inventive hybrid FOSS fiber combines sensors from high acquisition speed and low spatial resolution Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems and from low acquisition speed and high spatial resolution Optical Frequency Domain Reflection (OFDR) systems. Two unique light sources utilizing different wavelengths are coupled with the hybrid FOSS fiber to generate reflected data from both the WDM sensors and OFDR sensors operating on a single fiber optic cable without incurring interference from one another. The two data sets are then de-multiplexed for analysis, optionally with conventionally-available WDM and OFDR system analyzers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Allen R. Parker, JR., Hon Man Chan, William Lance Richards, Anthony Piazza, Philip J. Hamory
  • Patent number: 9499910
    Abstract: A process of pretreatment for selective application of electroless metallization to a surface of a non-conductive material and a solution useful for the pretreatment are provided. The process achieves good coverage in areas to be plated on the surface of non-conductive materials without skip plating or over plating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis Kwok-Wai Yee, Michael Chi-Yung Tang, Martin W. Bayes, Ka-Ming Yip, Chun-Man Chan, Hung-Tat Chan, Tsui-Kiu Li, Lok-Lok Liu
  • Patent number: 9451951
    Abstract: A delivery device (suture passer or suture snare) that may be used in both open and endoscopic surgical procedures. The delivery device is designed with an internal member terminating in a snare and a retractable outer sheath (sleeve). The device is passed through tissue, and the outer sheath is retracted (moved back), allowing the snare to open. The suture is captured by the snare, and the outer sheath is then released so that it returns to its distal position, closing the snare and securing the captured suture. Since the snare is exposed by retracting the outer sheath (sleeve), rather than advancing the snare, the space requirement for the device is reduced, as is the possibility that the snare will undesirably contact sensitive tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek C. Sullivan, Benjamin Wai-Man Chan, Amr W. ElMaraghy
  • Patent number: 9380008
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for high-speed processing of structured application messages in a network device. According to one aspect, a network device receives a structured application layer message and identifies, in message classification requirements at the network device, a reference to a classification portion of the structured application layer message and an operation portion of the structured application layer message. The system extracts, based on one or more expressions, a portion of the message for classifying the structured application layer message and classifies the message using the extracted portion and according to the message classification requirements. At least in part by accessing information indicated by one or more location identifiers, at least one operation is performed on the classified structured application layer message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Karempudi Ramarao, Tefcros Anthias, Jr., Sunil Potti, Sandeep Kumar, Stephen Cho, Alex Yin-Man Chan, Yi Jin, Ricky Ho
  • Publication number: 20160176882
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is provided that has been shown to be useful for treating a PRC2-mediated disease or disorder: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Ho Man CHAN, Xiang-Ju Justin GU, Ying HUANG, Ling LI, Yuan MI, Wei QI, Martin SENDZIK, Yongfeng SUN, Long WANG, Zhengtian YU, Hailong ZHANG, Ji Yue (Jeff) ZHANG, Man ZHANG, Qiong ZHANG, Kehao ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20160132511
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates a computer-implemented method comprising obtaining, at a database application, a selection of one or more database metadata items from a user device, wherein each metadata item includes human-intelligible content and each metadata item identifying an associated database object contained in a database, identifying, based at least partially on the database objects associated with the selected one or more metadata items, one or more predefined database views of the database application, registering the identified one or more predefined database views, monitoring if the one or more predefined database views are updated after the registering operation and triggering pushing of an update notification to the user device in response to a monitored update of the one or more predefined database views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Pak Man Chan, Walter Mak
  • Patent number: 9323255
    Abstract: A system and method is used to characterize a user with properties, such as location in relation to established geo-fences, speed of traverse, projected traveling time required for a particular distance, etc. Those properties contribute to yielding a quantitative result in the calculated lead time period prior to the user arriving at a monitored space, including but not limited to a rented room in a hotel, and a house. The method uses the user's arrival time to estimate the setback temperature, which is the indoor temperature of a monitored space maintained during unattended time periods. The method also uses the user's arrival time to estimate the heated water volume to be provided, as well as, to house watch other property management interests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Kit Jiun Chan, Lena Hun Man Chan, Kit Meng Chan
  • Patent number: 9317626
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for combinatorial layout design, in particular family mold layout design, using a computer. The method starts with receiving design specific parameters and information about molding parts from user. A Genetic Algorithm module is then invoked to generate a population of layout designs which satisfies the design specific parameters. The Genetic Algorithm module first automatically generates a population of specially designed chromosome with three interdependent sessions. Crossover, mutation and replacement operation are applied on the population subsequently to evolve such towards a more optimal population over successive generations. In each generation step, a Genotype-Phenotype mapping module is utilized to decode the chromosome to corresponding layout design for fitness evaluation. A system for combinatorial layout design automation and optimization using this evolutionary design approach is also disclosed in the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Wai Man Chan
  • Publication number: 20160091485
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of detecting an EZH2 mutation and associated epigenetic markers in a cancer cell, methods cancer diagnosis and methods of screening for EZH2 inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicants: THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Ho Man CHAN, Veronica GIBAJA, Kristy HAAS, Jacob JAFFE, Mariela JASKELIOFF, Frank Peter STEGMEIER, Wei QI
  • Publication number: 20160055546
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for managing user identification codes in an internet advertising environment. One aspect implements a system including a database engine to store a plurality of signals comprising characteristics and/or values received from a user device. A user ID generator calculates collision statistics and/or fragmentation statistics to form a first mapping function that is in turn used to generate a plurality of identification codes based at least in part a first set of selected signals. A calibration module produces measurements determined from collision quantities and/or fragmentation quantities using the first mapping function, wherein the measurements are determined by comparing the plurality of identification codes to entries in a known ID database. A sequencing module generates updated sequences of mapping functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Man CHAN, Abe TAHA, Kendra Mariko CHEN, Guohan GAO, Aleksandar MASTILOVIC
  • Publication number: 20160055540
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for managing user identification codes in an internet advertising environment. One aspect implements a system including a database engine to store a plurality of signals comprising characteristics and/or values received from a user device. A user ID generator calculates collision statistics and/or fragmentation statistics to form a first mapping function that is in turn used to generate a plurality of identification codes based at least in part a first set of selected signals. A calibration module produces measurements determined from collision quantities and/or fragmentation quantities using the first mapping function, wherein the measurements are determined by comparing the plurality of identification codes to entries in a known ID database. A sequencing module generates updated sequences of mapping functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Man CHAN, Abe TAHA, Kendra Mariko CHEN, Guohan GAO, Aleksandar MASTILOVIC
  • Patent number: 9239930
    Abstract: A method for setting permissions for a group of users of a computer system. The method includes receiving data that defines a role for a first group of users, the role including one or more permissions each defining a permitted activity of the first group of users with respect to data of users in a second group of users, and setting the one or more permissions based on the defined role.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: SuccessFactors, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Littlefield, Jessica P. Yang, Edward E. Yip, Kim Man Chan, Edward Lu, Brigitte Wing-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20150379850
    Abstract: Herein is provided a device for tagging an object comprising a tag body having an engagement arrangement for engaging the tag body to the object, wherein the engagement arrangement includes at least one sensing arrangement arranged to detect a disengagement of the tag body from the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Kwong Yeung Simon Wong, Chi Hung Tong, Chun Wai Lai, Tsz Ching Anthony Kwok, Yiu Man Chan
  • Publication number: 20150379144
    Abstract: Disclosed are database-related systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for processing personal preferences submitted by users regarding feed items of a social network feed of a social networking system. In some implementations, personal preference data received from computing devices associated with users of the social networking system is monitored. The personal preference data indicates personal preferences submitted by the users to apply to selected feed items of the social network feed. The personal preference data indicates that each user feels positive or negative about information indicated by a selected feed item. A characteristic of the personal preference data is assessed. At least one computing action is determined to perform based on the assessed characteristic and on the personal preference data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Wong, Kim Man Chan
  • Publication number: 20150354006
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of detecting a NSD2 mutation in a cancer cell, methods cancer diagnosis and methods of screening for NSD2 inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicants: Novartis AG, Broad Institute, Inc., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho Man CHAN, Nathan P. ENGLUND, Levi GARRAWAY, Min HU, Jacob JAFFE, Gregory KRYUKOV, Jun LIU, Xianghui LIU, Rob MCDONALD, Frank Peter STEGMEIER, Zhaofu WANG, Yan WANG, Haiping WU, Feng YAN
  • Publication number: 20150326996
    Abstract: A proximity-based audio sharing system includes two identical units in wireless communication with each other. Each unit includes: a wireless transceiver module configured for communicating audio signals with the wireless transceiver module of the other unit; an audio output device connected with the wireless transceiver module and configured for playing back audio signals transmitted from the wireless transceiver module; a mute control circuit connected with the wireless transceiver module and the audio output device, and configured for selectively muting the audio output of the audio output device; and a microcontroller unit connected with the wireless transceiver module and configured for controlling the wireless transceiver module and the mute control circuit, and transmitting a control signal which includes a link signal and a mute control signal to the microcontroller unit of the other unit when the two units are in touch or in proximity of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Acoustic Arc International Ltd.
    Inventors: Kak Man Chan, Boa Fung Chau
  • Publication number: 20150322574
    Abstract: A process of pretreatment for selective application of electroless metallization to a surface of a non-conductive material and a solution useful for the pretreatment are provided. The process achieves good coverage in areas to be plated on the surface of non-conductive materials without skip plating or over plating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Dennis Kwok-Wai YEE, Michael Chi-Yung TANG, Martin W. BAYES, Ka-Ming YIP, Chun-Man CHAN, Hung-Tat CHAN, Tsui-Kiu LI, Lok-Lok LIU
  • Patent number: D743780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: NIFCO (HK) LTD.
    Inventor: Man Chan