Patents by Inventor Mary Chen

Mary 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: 20250109905
    Abstract: The present inventions relate to improved lyophilization methods for therapeutic proteins, such as monoclonal antibodies, using controlled nucleation. The controlled nucleation approach is time efficient, and produces lyophilized products with high quality and faster reconstitution times. The present inventions also relate to efficient lyophilization process to achieve moderate moisture content in room temperature stable therapeutic proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Xiaolin Tang, Yao Chen, Mary Kleppe, Sarah Ingram, Saurav Sharma
  • Patent number: 12215319
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for chimeric RNA comprising a guide RNA and bait RNA for modifying a target site in the genome of a cell. Such modifications include integration of a transgene and allelic mutations and modifications of native genes. Also provided are plants comprising a modified nucleic acid sequence compared to the native gene integrated into a targeted genomic site in the plant genome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventors: Zhongying Chen, Mary-Dell Chilton, Shujie Dong, Qiudeng Que, Heng Zhong
  • Patent number: 12209247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for targeted insertion of polynucleotide molecules into ideal target sites in the genome of a maize plant. The present invention relates to maize recombinant molecules comprising heterologous sequences and also to methods of integrating a DNA of interest into a target maize genomic locus in a maize genome. The present invention also relates to regenerated maize plants or plant parts comprising the recombinant molecules and/or a DNA of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventors: Yinping Lucy Qin, Mark Rose, Zhongying Chen, Heng Zhong, Weining Gu, Wenling Wang, Qiudeng Que, Ailing Zhou, Mary-Dell Chilton
  • Patent number: 8697532
    Abstract: A wafer comprising at least one emitter-up Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) and at least one emitter-down HBT on a common InP based semiconductor wafer. Isolation and N-type implants into the device layers differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT. The method for preparing a device comprises forming identical layers for all HBTs and performing ion implantation to differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Marko Sokolich
  • Patent number: 8216910
    Abstract: A wafer comprising at least one high Ft HBT and at least one high BVceo HBT having various collector profiles on a common III-V compound semiconductor based wafer. The N+ implant in the collector varies the collector profiles of individual HBTs on the wafer. The method for preparing the device comprises forming of HBT layers up to and including collector layer on non-silicon based substrate, performing ion implantation, annealing for implant activation, and forming remaining HBT layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Marko Sokolich
  • Publication number: 20100059793
    Abstract: A wafer comprising at least one emitter-up Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) and at least one emitter-down HBT on a common InP based semiconductor wafer. Isolation and N-type implants into the device layers differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT. The method for preparing a device comprises forming identical layers for all HBTs and performing ion implantation to differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: HRL LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Marko Sokolich
  • Publication number: 20100047986
    Abstract: A wafer comprising at least one high Ft HBT and at least one high BVceo HBT having various collector profiles on a common III-V compound semiconductor based wafer. The N+ implant in the collector varies the collector profiles of individual HBTs on the wafer. The method for preparing the device comprises forming of HBT layers up to and including collector layer on non-silicon based substrate, performing ion implantation, annealing for implant activation, and forming remaining HBT layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: HRL LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mary CHEN, Marko Sokolich
  • Patent number: 7655529
    Abstract: A wafer comprising at least one emitter-up Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) and at least one emitter-down HBT on a common InP based semiconductor wafer. Isolation and N-type implants into the device layers differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT. The method for preparing a device comprises forming identical layers for all HBTs and performing ion implantation to differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Marko Sokolich
  • Patent number: 7576409
    Abstract: A wafer comprising at least one high Ft HBT and at least one high BVceo HBT having various collector profiles on a common III-V compound semiconductor based wafer. The N+ implant in the collector varies the collector profiles of individual HBTs on the wafer. The method for preparing the device comprises forming of HBT layers up to and including collector layer on non-silicon based substrate, performing ion implantation, annealing for implant activation, and forming remaining HBT layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Marko Sokolich
  • Patent number: 7296596
    Abstract: The water mixing single handle faucet fitted with a water inlet and outlet includes circular groove, located on the first baffle plate to accommodate the valve core, a valve core location hole, cold water inlet, hot water inlet and water outlet mounted onto the first baffle plate. The cold water inlet is connected to a cold water inlet pipe, hot water inlet connected to hot water inlet pipe, and water outlet connected to water outlet pipe on the main body. The water outlet is located nearby outflow side of the faucet while cold/hot water inlet is located at the remote side. The present invention can thus ensure an easier machining and moulding of bar copper in order to promote the rate of finished products and minimize the manufacturing cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Kuching International Ltd.
    Inventor: Mary Chen
  • Publication number: 20050272124
    Abstract: A method of producing a polypeptide in fed batch cell culture is provided which involves an initial cell growth phase and a distinct production phase. In the initial growth stage, animal cells having nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide are cultured at a starting osmolality of about 280-330 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. This is followed by a production phase, where the cultured animal cells of the growth phase are inoculated at a cell seed density of at least 1.0×106 cells/mL and the cells are cultured at a starting osmolarity of about 400-600 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. Preferably, the glutamine concentration in the cell culture medium is simultaneously controlled in order to curtail production of lactic acid and ammonia which result from unnecessarily high glutamine concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Lawrence Forman
  • Publication number: 20050152836
    Abstract: The invention identifies genes whose expression is upregulated or downregulated following mechanical offloading in subjects with heart failure. The invention provides compositions comprising a targeting agent conjugated to a functional moiety, wherein the targeting agent selectively binds to a polypeptide encoded by one of these genes. The functional moiety can be an imaging agent, therapeutic agent, etc. The invention further provides methods for providing diagnostic or prognostic information related to heart failure involving detecting expression or activity of an expression product of one or more of the identified genes. The invention further provides diagnostic and therapeutic methods comprising detecting or administering an apelin peptide to a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Euan Ashley, Mary Chen, Thomas Quertermous, David Xing-Fei Deng, Anya Tsalenko, Amir Ben-dor, Laurakay Bruhn, Zohar Yakhini
  • Publication number: 20050035370
    Abstract: An InP based NPN heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) having an emitter mesa; a base layer; an emitter ledge layer located above the base layer and below the emitter mesa, the emitter ledge layer having an intrinsic region located beneath the emitter mesa and an extrinsic region located outside the intrinsic region, the extrinsic region made of depleted semiconductor material; and base contacts formed within a portion of the extrinsic region of the emitter ledge layer and spaced at selected distances from the emitter mesa, wherein the base contacts electrically contact the base layer, and wherein the base contacts and the emitter ledge layer are disposed to cover an upper surface of the base layer so that there are no gaps in the emitter ledge layer between the base contacts and the emitter mesa to leave the upper surface of the base layer exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: Mary Chen
  • Patent number: 6721893
    Abstract: A thermal protection circuit for high output power supplies. A power supply circuit includes a switching control circuit coupled to a switching regulator circuit. The switching control circuit is configured to generate a plurality of switching control signals for controlling the switching regulator circuit. The power supply circuit also includes a temperature sensitive circuit which includes a thermistor. The temperature sensitive circuit is configured to provide a variable voltage level output to the phase control circuit. The switching control circuit is also configured to suspend operation of the switching regulator circuit upon detecting a predetermined voltage level at the output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Tressler, Mary Chen
  • Publication number: 20040048368
    Abstract: A method-of producing a polypeptide in fed batch cell culture is provided which involves an initial cell growth phase and a distinct production phase. In the initial growth stage, animal cells having nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide are cultured at a starting osmolality of about 280-330 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. This is followed by a production phase, where the cultured animal cells of the growth phase are inoculated at a cell seed density of at least 1.0×106 cells/mL and the cells are cultured at a starting osmolarity of about 400-600 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. Preferably, the glutamine concentration in the cell culture medium is simultaneously controlled in order to curtail production of lactic acid and ammonia which result from unnecessarily high glutamine concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Lawrence W. Forman
  • Patent number: 6281666
    Abstract: A multiphase power supply that minimizes losses during a low power mode+. In a particular embodiment, a multiphase power supply may include a plurality of switching regulators coupled in parallel with respect to one another. The multiphase power supply further comprises a phase control circuit coupled to each of the switching regulators. The phase control circuit is configured to generate a plurality of control signals for controlling the switching of the switching regulators so that they are out of phase with respect to one another. During the low power mode of operation of the microprocessor, the phase control circuit is configured to selectively suspend operation of a subset of switching regulators by removing or disabling at least one of the plurality of control signals to each of the subset of switching regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Tressler, Carl Hernandez, Mary Chen
  • Patent number: 6180401
    Abstract: A method of producing a polypeptide in fed batch cell culture is provided which involves an initial cell growth phase and a distinct production phase. In the initial growth stage, animal cells having nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide are cultured at a starting osmolality of about 280-330 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. This is followed by a production phase, where the cultured animal cells of the growth phase are inoculated at a cell seed density of at least 1.0×106 cells/mL and the cells are cultured at a starting osmolarity of about 400-600 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. Preferably, the glutamine concentration in the cell culture medium is simultaneously controlled in order to curtail production of lactic acid and ammonia which result from unnecessarily high glutamine concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Lawrence W. Forman
  • Patent number: 5856179
    Abstract: A method of producing a polypeptide in fed batch cell culture is provided which involves an initial cell growth phase and a distinct production phase. In the initial growth stage, animal cells having nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide are cultured at a starting osmolality of about 280-330 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. This is followed by a production phase, where the cultured animal cells of the growth phase are inoculated at a cell seed density of at least 1.0.times.10.sup.6 cells/mL and the cells are cultured at a starting osmolarity of about 400-600 mOsm in the presence of a concentration of glucose controlled throughout the culturing to be within a range between about 0.01 and 1 g/L. Preferably, the glutamine concentration in the cell culture medium is simultaneously controlled in order to curtail production of lactic acid and ammonia which result from unnecessarily high glutamine concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Chen, Lawrence W. Forman