Patents by Inventor Michael Liu

Michael Liu 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: 20250102507
    Abstract: A method for providing a composite image of a single biological sample, comprising the steps of generating a first image of the biological sample with a target protein, generating a second image of the biological sample with a target nucleic acid sequence, and generating a composite image that provides the relative locations of both the target protein and the target nucleic acid sequence. Also provided is a method of analyzing a biological sample, comprising providing a composite image of the biological sample according to the method for providing a composite image, and analyzing the expression of the protein and the nucleic acid sequences of interest from the composite image. Further provided are systems and kits that comprise the means for executing the novel methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Antti E. SEPPO, Fiona GINTY, Kevin B. KENNY, David Lavan HENDERSON, Michael J. GERDES, Adriana I. LARRIERA MORENO, Xiaofeng LIU, Alex D. CORWIN, Stephen E. ZINGELEWICZ, Thomas HA, Natalia R. JUN, Ainura KYSHTOOBAYEVA, Denise A. HOLLMAN-HEWGLEY, Ying LI
  • Patent number: 12261081
    Abstract: Methods for selective inhibition control in semiconductor manufacturing are provided. An example method includes providing a substrate including a feature having one or more feature openings and a feature interior. A nucleation layer is formed on a surface of the feature interior. Based on a differential inhibition profile, a nonconformal bulk layer is selectively formed on a surface of the nucleation layer to leave a region of the nucleation layer covered, and a region of the nucleation layer uncovered by the nonconformal bulk layer. An inhibition layer is selectively formed on the covered and uncovered regions of the nucleation layer. Tungsten is deposited in the feature in accordance with the differential inhibition profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Tsung-Han Yang, Michael Bowes, Gang Liu, Anand Chandrashekar
  • Patent number: 12260572
    Abstract: A method includes determining, based on an image having an initial viewpoint, a depth image, and determining a foreground visibility map including visibility values that are inversely proportional to a depth gradient of the depth image. The method also includes determining, based on the depth image, a background disocclusion mask indicating a likelihood that pixel of the image will be disoccluded by a viewpoint adjustment. The method additionally includes generating, based on the image, the depth image, and the background disocclusion mask, an inpainted image and an inpainted depth image. The method further includes generating, based on the depth image and the inpainted depth image, respectively, a first three-dimensional (3D) representation of the image and a second 3D representation of the inpainted image, and generating a modified image having an adjusted viewpoint by combining the first and second 3D representation based on the foreground visibility map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Varun Jampani, Huiwen Chang, Kyle Sargent, Abhishek Kar, Richard Tucker, Dominik Kaeser, Brian L. Curless, David Salesin, William T. Freeman, Michael Krainin, Ce Liu
  • Patent number: 12259715
    Abstract: An open application protocol for industrial equipment is disclosed. Disclosed techniques include: opening a connection between (a) an open application associated with a manufacturing execution system and (b) an instance of a data sharing interface operating on an industrial machine used in a surface mounting process, the open application being configured to communicate with any machine that implements the data sharing interface, regardless of machine type or manufacturer; discovering, by the open application via the connection, discoverable information associated with the industrial machine, the discoverable information including one or more of data items, events, commands, or alarms; and controlling, by the open application via the connection, operation of the industrial machine to control at least a portion of the surface mounting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Donelan, Linfeng Liu, John Anthony Cronin
  • Patent number: 12259752
    Abstract: A case assembly selectively encases and displays a mobile communications device. The case assembly includes or incorporates a segmented cradle assembly configured to adjustably cradle variously sized mobile communications devices. The segmented cradle assembly includes an anterior panel, a posterior panel, and a plurality of device-holding cradle segments. Each device-holding cradle segment includes a panel-opposing portion and a device-cradling portion. The anterior panel is spaced from the posterior panel, and the panel-opposing portions are loosely sandwiched intermediate the anterior panel and the posterior panel. The panel-opposing portions are further attached to the panels by way of an elastic tether member. The cradle segments are displaceable relative to the panels and to one another via the elastic tether members for varying a distance between the device-holding cradle segments thereby being adjustable for receiving and cradling variously sized mobile communications devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: World Richman Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David Huang, Michael Liu
  • Patent number: 12257297
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nanoparticles suitable for use in vaccines. The nanoparticles present antigens from pathogens surrounded to and associated with a detergent core resulting in enhanced stability and good immunogenicity. Dosages, formulations, and methods for preparing the vaccines and nanoparticles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventors: Gale Smith, Ye Liu, Jing-Hui Tian, Michael J. Massare, Sarathi Boddapati, Erica Shane, Cynthia Oliver, Gregory Glenn
  • Publication number: 20250091956
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are polymer compositions comprising a hybrid metal oxide particles and methods of preparing the same. In at least one embodiment, hybrid metal oxide particles comprise a continuous matrix of a first metal oxide having embedded therein an array of metal oxide particles comprising a second metal oxide. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid metal oxide particles are substantially non-porous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Lili LIU, Edward MALITS, Heinz HERBST, Michele GERSTER, Rupa Hiremath DARJI, Michael David BURKE, Keith TASK, Carmen A. HENDRICKS-GUY, Toan Van PHO, Liangliang QU
  • Publication number: 20250092264
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are polymer compositions comprising closed-cell metal oxide particles and methods of preparing the same. In at least one embodiment, a closed-cell metal oxide particle comprises a metal oxide matrix defining an array of closed-cells. Each closed-cell encapsulates a media-inaccessible void volume. The outer surface of the closed-cell metal oxide particle is defined by the array of closed-cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Lili LIU, Edward MALITS, Heinz HERBST, Michele GERSTER, Rupa Hiremath DARJI, Liangliang QU, Michael David BURKE, Toan Van PHO
  • Patent number: 12252480
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the compound (R)-1-(4-(6-(2-(4-(3,3-difluorocyclobutoxy)-6-methylpyridin-2-yl)acetamido) pyridazin-3-yl)-2-fluorobutyl)-N-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamide, and salt forms and polymorphs thereof demonstrating improved exposure after oral dosing. Methods of inhibition GLS1 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip Jones, Michael J. Soth, Jason P. Burke, Kang Le, Gang Liu
  • Patent number: 12253469
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for improving light-sheet microscopy with cost-effective and simplified components. Such cost-effective and simplified components can be implemented in a light focusing system, a light generation system, and/or in imaging system. The light focusing system can be improved by attaching a voice coil motor to a focusing lens to increase the imagable field of view. The light generation system can be improved with a multimode laser diode to increase the uniformity of the beam profile and to increase the usable optical power. The imaging system can be improved by using a fluid chamber with positive cylindrical optical window for minimizing spherical aberrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yehe Liu, Michael Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20250082229
    Abstract: Methods of generating a mobility assessment for a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include: instructing the subject to perform an activity including an oscillatory motion; generating a visual recording of the subject performing the activity using a recording device; extracting time series data from the visual recording using a dynamic algorithm; generating one or more musculoskeletal movement biomarkers from the time series data; and producing the mobility assessment for the subject from the one or more musculoskeletal movement biomarkers. Also provided are systems for use in practicing methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: David Darevsky, Brian Feeley, Xuhui Liu, Michael Davies
  • Publication number: 20250084064
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Ian M. Bell, Michael J. Breslin, Christopher James Bungard, Christopher S. Burgey, Harry R. Chobanian, Jason M. Cox, Anthony T. Ginnetti, Deodial Guy Guiadeen, Kristen L.G. Jones, Mark E. Layton, Hong Liu, Jian Liu, James J. Perkins, Shawn J. Stachel, Linda M. Suen-Lai, Zhe Wu
  • Publication number: 20250082781
    Abstract: Methods of lowering blood glucose and treating Type 2 diabetes in a subject by increasing expression or activity of phosphodiesterase 4D isoform 3 (PDE4D3) in adipocytes of the subject are described. In some instances, expression of PDE4D3 in adipocytes is increased by administering a vector that expresses PDE4D3 specifically in adipocytes, or via gene editing by introduction of a PDE4D3-encoding nucleic acid into adipocytes. Use of small molecule activators of PDE4D3 that are targeted to adipocytes is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes, Annette R. Atkins, Gencer Sancar, Sihao Liu
  • Patent number: 12247998
    Abstract: A scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscope at cryogenic temperatures (cryo-SNOM) configured with Akiyama probes for studying low energy excitations in quantum materials present in high magnetic fields. The s-SNOM is provided with atomic force microscopy (AFM) control, which predominantly utilizes a laser-based detection scheme for determining the cantilever tapping motion of metal-coated Akiyama probes, where the cantilever tapping motion is detected through a piezoelectric signal. The Akiyama-based cryo-SNOM attains high spatial resolution, good near-field contrast, and is able to perform imaging with a significantly more compact system capable of handling simultaneous demands of vibration isolation, low base temperature, precise nano-positioning, and optical access. Results establish the potential of s-SNOM based on self-sensing piezo-probes, which can easily accommodate near-IR and far-infrared wavelengths and high magnetic fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignees: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, Yale University
    Inventors: Michael Dapolito, Mengkun Liu, Xinzhong Chen, Adrian Gozar
  • Patent number: 12246008
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), or a salt thereof: Formula (I) Formula (II) which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II) or their salts, and methods of treating pain disorders, cough, and itch using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Bungard, Helen Y. Chen, Jason M. Cox, Liangqin Guo, Michael J. Kelly, III, Ronald M. Kim, Mark E. Layton, Hong Liu, Jian Liu, Mehul F. Patel, James J. Perkins, Deping Wang, Walter Won, Younong Yu, Ting Zhang
  • Patent number: 12247773
    Abstract: A system includes a dynamic compressor and a controller having a processor and a memory. The compressor includes a first compressor stage having a first variable inlet guide vane (VIGV) and a second compressor stage having a second VIGV. The memory stores instructions that program the processor to operate the compressor at a current speed, a first position of the first VIGV, and a second position of the second VIGV to compress the working fluid, and to determine if a condition is satisfied. If the condition is not satisfied, the processor is programmed to continue to operate the compressor at the current speed, the first position of the first VIGV, and the second position of the second VIGV. If the condition is satisfied, the processor is programmed to change the second position of the second VIGV to a third position and maintain the first position of the first VIGV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Copeland LP
    Inventors: Michael M. Perevozchikov, Matthew J. Swallow, Zheji Liu
  • Publication number: 20250080805
    Abstract: The disclosed technology addresses the need in the art to enable users to broadcast a status that indicates that a user is inviting others to join their livestream, such that they are either prepared to livestream or is livestreaming. An invite-to-join status may be limited to the specific friends and community members of the user's choosing. If the user has no viewer yet, the user will not broadcast a livestream and will continue with what they are doing, such as playing a game or watching a movie. Once a first viewer joins, then the user screen may be broadcasted into a livestream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Discord Inc.
    Inventors: Kamilla Karthigesu, John Liu, Matthew David Nowack, Michael Peterson, Christina Zou
  • Publication number: 20250074303
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method to send targeted messages based on a driver's intent. The method includes identifying, by a sending vehicle, one or more additional vehicles in the vicinity of the sending vehicle, including a first vehicle. Monitoring a set of data related to a current scenario for the sending vehicle and determining, based on a current scenario, an intent score for the sending vehicle. The method includes activating a horn device associated with the sending vehicle. The method further includes determining, in response to the activating, the intent score is above an intent threshold for the first vehicle. The method includes generating, in response to the intent score being above the intent threshold, a message; and sending, to a target vehicle, the message. Further aspects of the present disclosure are directed to systems and computer program products containing functionality consistent with the method described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Su Liu, Hamid Majdabadi, Shunguo Yan, MICHAEL DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20250077718
    Abstract: Tamper-proof gateways are described. A gateway comprises a date intake module, a data transmission module, a tamper switch and a controller. The data intake module couples to one or more data generation devices. The data transmission module is configured to transmit sense information generated by the one or more data generation devices to a network. The tamper switch is configured to generate an alert signal in response to sensing tampering of the tamper-proof gateway. The controller is configured to: 1) place the tamper-proof gateway in a secure state in response to receiving the alert signal from the tamper switch, and 2) withdraw the tamper-proof gateway from the secure state in response to receiving authentication information. Withdrawing the gateway from the secure state may comprise placing the tamper-proof gateway in a first privileged state or a second privileged state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: H2Ok Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: David Yang Lu, Annie Jieying Lu, Joseph Michael Sanchez, JR., Edward Jitong Liu
  • Patent number: D1065781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Crocs, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Jacob Mayhew, Jie Liu, Catherine Lam, Michael Sarantakos