Patents by Inventor Michael Ye

Michael Ye 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).

  • Patent number: 12235936
    Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform acts of receiving a unique identifier from a user, wherein the unique identifier is associated with a purchase of a physical media item; determining when the unique identifier is associated with an electronic media account; when the unique identifier is associated with the electronic media account: sending a verification message to an electronic communication address associated with the unique identifier to (a) inform the user of an availability of electronic media associated with the physical media item and (b) provide a verification token that, when transmitted to an electronic media provider, facilitates a modification of the electronic media account to grant access to the electronic media associated with the physical media item; and when the unique identifier is not associated with the electronic media account: storin
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Char, Nick Brailas, Anthony Marcar, Michael Ye, Oleksiy Kokhanyy, Hua Li
  • Patent number: 11896953
    Abstract: Polymeric adsorbents useful for solid phase extraction (SPE) comprising a copolymer formed by copolymerizing at least one hydrophobic monomer including divinylbenzene and at least one hydrophilic monomer including acrylonitrile are provided. Also provided are SPE cartridges including a divinylbenzene-acrylonitrile hydrophilic-lipophilic balance adsorbent. Further provided are methods of using a divinylbenzene-acrylonitrile hydrophilic-lipophilic balance adsorbent in conventional and simplified SPE techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
    Inventors: William Betz, Curtis Frantz, Michael Keeler, Michael Ye, Ken Espenschied, Sara Smith, Brittany A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10928366
    Abstract: A composition, method and device for the preparation of biological samples for subsequent LC-MS analysis using a combined and concurrent protein precipitation and solid phase extraction (SPE) process is described. Through an integrated combination of protein precipitation, filtration, and SPE using a novel zirconia-coated chromatographic media, interfering compounds, such as proteins and phosphate-containing compounds, are eliminated from the biological samples, affording a higher degree of analyte response during LC-MS analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
    Inventors: Craig Aurand, Charles Mi, Paul Ross, An Trinh, Hillel Brandes, Michael Ye
  • Publication number: 20200197907
    Abstract: Polymeric adsorbents useful for solid phase extraction (SPE) comprising a copolymer formed by copolymerizing at least one hydrophobic monomer including divinylbenzene and at least one hydrophilic monomer including acrylonitrile. Also provided are SPE cartridges including a divinylbenzene-acrylonitrile hydrophilic-lipophilic balance adsorbent. Further provides are methods of using a divinylbenzene-acrylonitrile hydrophilic-lipophilic balance adsorbent in conventional and simplified SPE techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: William Betz, Curtis Frantz, Michael Keeler, Michael Ye, Ken Espenschied, Sara Smith, Brittany A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190370438
    Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform acts of receiving a unique identifier from a user, wherein the unique identifier is associated with a purchase of a physical media item; determining when the unique identifier is associated with an electronic media account; when the unique identifier is associated with the electronic media account: sending a verification message to an electronic communication address associated with the unique identifier to (a) inform the user of an availability of electronic media associated with the physical media item and (b) provide a verification token that, when transmitted to an electronic media provider, facilitates a modification of the electronic media account to grant access to the electronic media associated with the physical media item; and when the unique identifier is not associated with the electronic media account: storin
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: VUDU Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Char, Nicholas Brailas, Anthony Marcar, Michael Ye, Oleksiy Kokhanyy, Hua Li
  • Patent number: 10387630
    Abstract: A system and method for giving access to streaming media that is associated with purchased physical media item is disclosed herein. Upon the purchase of a physical media item, a unique identifier is received. The unique identifier is analyzed to determine if the unique identifier is associated with a streaming service account. If so, the streaming service account is modified to grant access to streaming media that is associated with the physical media. The user is notified of the availability of the streaming media. The user can then initiate playback of the streaming media. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: VUDU, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Char, Nicholas Brailas, Anthony Marcar, Michael Ye, Oleksiy Kokhanyy, Hua Li
  • Publication number: 20170236119
    Abstract: A multi-book accounting system capable of immediately updating all secondary books regardless of underlying currency when transactions are entered in the primary book with respect to consolidation and elimination aspects. This may be accomplished by using a consolidated exchange rate database that can serve as a basis for currency exchange rates for any book in a multi-book setting. Thus, users will be able to run consolidated reports via a multi-tenant online accounting service. Consolidated impact of any transaction will be calculated automatically when any consolidated report in any secondary book is invoked similar to the process with respect to any primary book. A separate set of consolidated exchange rates may be applied in the various secondary accounting books. Furthermore, users will be able to run automatic intercompany elimination via a multi-tenant online accounting service for secondary books in the same way as it is possible for primary accounting book.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAL KAMENSKY, MICHAEL YE, STEPHEN CLODE
  • Publication number: 20160098547
    Abstract: A system and method for giving access to streaming media that is associated with purchased physical media item is disclosed herein. Upon the purchase of a physical media item, a unique identifier is received. The unique identifier is analyzed to determine if the unique identifier is associated with a streaming service account. If so, the streaming service account is modified to grant access to streaming media that is associated with the physical media. The user is notified of the availability of the streaming media. The user can then initiate playback of the streaming media. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Char, Nick Brailas, Anthony Marcar, Michael Ye, Oleksiy Kokhanyy, Hua Li
  • Publication number: 20130331376
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having a structure according to Formula (I): or a salt or solvate thereof, wherein ring A, E1, E2, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds of the invention and methods of making and using the compounds and compositions of the invention, e.g., in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Elan Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Galemmo, Dean R. Artis, Michael Ye, Danielle Aubele, Anh Truong, Simeon Bowers, Roy K. Hom, Yong-Liang Zhu, R. Jeffrey Neitz, Jennifer Sealy, Marc Adler, Paul Beroza, John P. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120266956
    Abstract: A mounting assembly (1) for a solar panel, comprising beams (10), pressing blocks (30) and a plurality of anti-slip blocks (40), said beams (10) are paralleled and transversely fixed to installation part outdoors, and the upper portion of said beam (10) is provided with a long groove (101) along the longitudinal direction of the beam, and the opposing side walls of said long groove (101) extended to said groove (101) to form a supporting portion (102), one end of said anti-slip block (30) is slidably inserted into said long groove (101), the other end of said anti-slip block (30) is loaded on said supporting portion (102) and is fixed to the back of said solar panel, and said pressing block (20) is pushed and pressed on the side edge of said solar panel and is fixed to said beam (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Ye, Kaileung Fan
  • Publication number: 20120254710
    Abstract: A method to facilitate a failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) project associated with one or more components or process during a product development cycle is provided. The method includes displaying on the user interface one or more information pages associated with sequential order of elements to be completed by one or more FMEA analysts. The method further involves receiving with an aid of the user interface textual inputs from the one or more FMEA analysts for the one or more information pages associated with the sequential orders of elements. The method further includes developing a risk chart for tracking a risk mitigation progress for the FMEA project associated with the one or more components or process during the product development cycle. The risk charts include a Criticality Matrix Risk Chart (CMRC) and a Pro-active Reliability Risk Chart (PRRC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Flanagan, Jasmeen K. Harsh, Michael Ye
  • Publication number: 20120254044
    Abstract: A method to facilitate a failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) project associated with one or more components or process during a product development cycle is provided. A real time FMEA status is viewable through a user interface which indicates the progress of the FMEA project. The method includes displaying on the user interface one or more information pages associated with sequential order of elements to be completed by one or more FMEA analysts. The method further involves receiving with an aid of the user interface textual inputs from the one or more FMEA analysts for the one or more information pages associated with the sequential orders of elements. The method further includes representing, to the one or more FMEA analysts, the sequential order of elements in a tree structure format. The information associated with the sequential order of elements is editable and is updated in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Flanagan, Jasmeen K. Harsh, Michael Ye
  • Patent number: 7635775
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone acetamide derivatives useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Mohammed A. Khan, Martin Neitzel, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, John Tucker, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Publication number: 20080213906
    Abstract: A composition, method and device for the preparation of biological samples for subsequent LC-MS analysis using a combined and concurrent protein precipitation and solid phase extraction (SPE) process is described. Through an integrated combination of protein precipitation, filtration, and SPE using a novel zirconia-coated chromatographic media, interfering compounds, such as proteins and phosphate-containing compounds, are eliminated from the biological samples, affording a higher degree of analyte response during LC-MS analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: SIGMA ALDRICH COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Aurand, Charles Mi, Paul Ross, An Trinh, Hillel Brandes, Michael Ye
  • Patent number: 7183281
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone derivatives of the general formula: These compounds are useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Mohammed A. Khan, Martin Neitzel, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, John Tucker, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Publication number: 20060293332
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone acetamide derivatives useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Francine Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Mohammed Khan, Martin Neitzel, Michael Pleiss, Eugene Thorsett, John Tucker, Michael Ye, Jon Hawkinson
  • Patent number: 7056937
    Abstract: Disclosed are 1-sulfonylquioxalone acetamides and derivatives thereof. The compounds are exemplified by compounds of the formula: Such compounds, derivatives and related compounds are useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Ryan Holcomb, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Publication number: 20040147519
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone acetamide derivatives useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Ryan Holcomb, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Publication number: 20040147520
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone acetamide derivatives useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Mohammed A. Khan, Martin Neitzel, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, John Tucker, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Patent number: D393744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Wandt, Michael Ye, Zhihong Memphis Yin, Tek Choy Kok, Daniel Troutman, Donald Guthan, Mark Palm