Patents by Inventor Mark Chen

Mark Chen 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: 20170180273
    Abstract: Devices and techniques for accelerated packet processing are described herein. The device can match an action to a portion of a network data packet and accelerate the packet-processing pipeline for the network data packet through the machine by processing the action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Daly, John Fastabend, Matthew Vick, Brian J. Skerry, Marco Varlese, Jing Mark Chen, Danny Y. Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160279190
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan J. WATTS, Mark CHEN, Joseph Wesley LEWCOCK, Christine POZNIAK, Arundhati SENGUPTA-GHOSH
  • Patent number: 9449184
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for controlling access to content in a social networking website, wherein a connection is established between a first user and a second user on the social networking website. Content on the profile pages of the first user is categorized into a first content category and a second content category. The first content category includes content created before the connection between the first user and the second user was established. The second content category includes content created after the connection between the first user and the second user was established. Content in the first content category is also categorized into a first subcategory and at least one second subcategory. Access by the second user is restricted to the first content category. Specifically, the second user is prevented from viewing content in the first subcategory and permitted to view content in the second subcategory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chen-Quee, John W. Eckhart, Heather A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160244525
    Abstract: The invention provides dual specific anti-FGFR2 and FGFR3 (FGFR2/3) antibodies, and compositions comprising and methods of using these antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Yiyuan YIN, Avi ASHKENAZI, Paul J. CARTER, Mark CHEN, Junichiro SONODA
  • Publication number: 20160161470
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan J. WATTS, Mark CHEN, Joseph Wesley LEWCOCK, Christine POZNIAK, Arundhati SENGUPTA-GHOSH
  • Publication number: 20160058887
    Abstract: The present invention provides various functionalized nanodiamond particles. In particular, the present invention provides soluble complexes of nanodiamond particles and therapeutic agents, for example insoluble therapeutics, anthracycline and/or tetracycline compounds, nucleic acids, proteins, etc. The present invention also provides materials and devices for the controlled release of therapeutics, and methods for uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Dean Ho, Mark Chen, Erik Pierstorff, Erik Robinson, Robert Lam, Rafael Shimkunas, Xueqing Zhang, Houjin Huang
  • Patent number: 9172186
    Abstract: An anti-misinsertion structure of a socket connector includes a pivot clasped to both sides of the top of an insulating base of the socket connector and two connecting arms extended horizontally from both sides of the pivot. Each connecting arm has a guide piece extended horizontally from an end of each connecting arm, a stop piece formed at the bottom of the connecting arm and proximate to the guide piece of the connecting arm, a downwardly tilted first guide bevel formed at the bottom of the guide piece, a position limit surface defined on a side of the guide piece and proximate to the stop piece, an upwardly tilted second guide bevel formed at the bottom of the stop piece, and a stop surface defined on a side of the stop piece and proximate to the guide piece and perpendicular to the position limit surface of the guide piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: T-Conn Precision Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chen, Kevin Liu
  • Patent number: 9101645
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Watts, Mark Chen, Joseph Wesley Lewcock, Christine Pozniak, Arundhati Sengupta-Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20140255301
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, diagnosing, and prognosing a neurodegenerative disease, or disorder, are provided. Also provided are methods for determining whether a neuron is at risk or is undergoing neurodegeneration. The methods comprise determining whether at least one of the genes tbx6 and dleu2 is overexpressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Chen, Ryan J. Watts
  • Publication number: 20130171862
    Abstract: An anti-misinsertion structure of a socket connector includes a pivot clasped to both sides of the top of an insulating base of the socket connector and two connecting arms extended horizontally from both sides of the pivot. Each connecting arm has a guide piece extended horizontally from an end of each connecting arm, a stop piece formed at the bottom of the connecting arm and proximate to the guide piece of the connecting arm, a downwardly tilted first guide bevel formed at the bottom of the guide piece, a position limit surface defined on a side of the guide piece and proximate to the stop piece, an upwardly tilted second guide bevel formed at the bottom of the stop piece, and a stop surface defined on a side of the stop piece and proximate to the guide piece and perpendicular to the position limit surface of the guide piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: T-CONN PRECISION CORPORATION
    Inventors: MARK CHEN, KEVIN LIU
  • Publication number: 20130105655
    Abstract: An article holder includes a base having a chamber and two opposite grooves, and having two ears, a follower having two projections slidably engaged with the grooves of the base and having a latching tongue, a carrier member having a pivot shaft extended from a protrusion and pivotally engaged with the ears of the base and having an engaging cavity, a spring member biases the latching tongue to engage with the engaging cavity of the carrier member at a working position, the carrier member is pivotal relative to the base to a storing position when the latching tongue of the follower is disengaged from the engaging cavity of the carrier member, a gripping block is pivotally attached to the carrier member and biased to engage with an article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Chen
  • Patent number: 8424817
    Abstract: An article holder includes a base having a chamber and two opposite grooves, and having two ears, a follower having two projections slidably engaged with the grooves of the base and having a latching tongue, a carrier member having a pivot shaft extended from a protrusion and pivotally engaged with the ears of the base and having an engaging cavity, a spring member biases the latching tongue to engage with the engaging cavity of the carrier member at a working position, the carrier member is pivotal relative to the base to a storing position when the latching tongue of the follower is disengaged from the engaging cavity of the carrier member, a gripping block is pivotally attached to the carrier member and biased to engage with an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Chen
  • Publication number: 20130004560
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nanofilm coatings for implantable medical devices comprising a diblock or triblock copolymer (PEO-PMMA or PMOXA-PDMS-PMOXA, respectively). Such nanofilms, may be used, for example, as amphiphilic supports for therapeutic agents. These materials are conducive towards the formation of active substrates for a suite of biological and medical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Northwestern University
    Inventors: Dean Ho, Mark Chen, Erik Pierstorff, Houjin Huang, Edward K. Chow, Genhong Cheng
  • Publication number: 20120313963
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for displaying information on a portable device, wherein the portable device includes an interface, a camera, and a screen. The interface identifies an object to be installed; and, the camera captures at least one image, wherein the image includes locations for installing objects. The screen displays an augmented image of locations for installing objects, wherein the augmented image identifies at least one optimal location for installing the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chen-Quee, Suzanne C. Deffeyes, Neil Katz, Brian M. O'Connell
  • Patent number: 8263104
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nanofilm coatings for implantable medical devices comprising a diblock or triblock copolymer (PEO-PMMA or PMOXA-PDMS-PMOXA, respectively). Such nanofilms, may be used, for example, as amphiphilic supports for therapeutic agents. These materials are conducive towards the formation of active substrates for a suite of biological and medical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: Northwestern University, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dean Ho, Mark Chen, Erik Pierstorff, Houjin Huang, Edward K Chow, Genhong Cheng
  • Publication number: 20120209999
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for controlling access to content in a social networking website, wherein a connection is established between a first user and a second user on the social networking website. Content on the profile pages of the first user is categorized into a first content category and a second content category. The first content category includes content created before the connection between the first user and the second user was established. The second content category includes content created after the connection between the first user and the second user was established. Content in the first content category is also categorized into a first subcategory and at least one second subcategory. Access by the second user is restricted to the first content category. Specifically, the second user is prevented from viewing content in the first subcategory and permitted to view content in the second subcategory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark CHEN-QUEE, John W. ECKHART, Heather A. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20110256150
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Watts, Mark Chen, Joseph Wesley Lewcock, Christine Pozniak, Arundhati Sengupta-Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20110114580
    Abstract: A tool holder includes two pawls engaged into a chamber of a housing and each pivotally attached to the housing with a pivot axle and each having a sector gear, and the sector gears of the pawls are engaged with each other for controlling the pawls to pivot relative to the housing and to grasp or grip an object between the pawls, two soft or resilient sheaths are attached onto the pawls respectively for protecting the pawls and for softly or resiliently engaging with the object and for preventing the object from being scraped by the pawls, and one or more spring biasing devices are engaged with the pawls and the housing for biasing the pawls to stably grasp or grip the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Chen
  • Publication number: 20110116882
    Abstract: A thread tapping tool includes a housing, an inner thread tapping device and an outer thread tapping device each having a gear wheel for changeably engaging into the housing, a lock device for detachably locking either of the gear wheels to the housing, and a switch device having a pivotal pawl for engaging with either of the gear wheels and for controlling the driving directions of the gear wheels by the housing, and for allowing the inner thread tapping device and the outer thread tapping device to selectively tap or form an inner thread in a work piece with a tapping mandrel or to selectively tap or form an outer thread in the shaft members or the other work pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Chen
  • Publication number: 20100305309
    Abstract: The present invention provides various functionalized nanodiamond particles. In particular, the present invention provides soluble complexes of nanodiamond particles and therapeutic agents, for example insoluble therapeutics, anthracycline and/or tetracycline compounds, nucleic acids, proteins, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Dean Ho, Mark Chen, Erik Pierstorff, Erik Robinson, Robert Lam, Rafael Shimkunas, Xueqing Zhang