Patents by Inventor Philip To

Philip To 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: 20120244827
    Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material molded to provide details to accept audio devices and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Chris R. Snider, Vineet Gupta, Joseph K. Huntzinger, Michael G. Coady, Curtis Allen Stapert, Kevin Earl Meyer, Timothy D. Garner, Jeffrey T. Bell, Robert L. Vadas, Donald G. Moeschberger, Allen E. Oberlin, Paul C. Burton, Dan D. Carman, Gary L. Stahl, John Michael Matly, Rick L. Hatcher, Edgar Glenn Hassler, Quan N. Nguyen, William R. Reed, Kip R. Piel, Jerry J. Wendling, Tim A. Kenworthy, Paul A. Uglum, Michael E. Fye, Philip M. Scott
  • Publication number: 20120246684
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of using probabilistic techniques in trending and profiling of user behavior in order to offer recommendations, comprising detecting patterns in user behavior over time thereby enabling a personal device associated with said user to predict what the user is likely to do on a given day or what the user intends to accomplish in an action that has begun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Mark D. Yarvis, Rita H. Wouhaybi, Philip Muse, Lenitra M. Durham, Sai P. Balasundaram, Sangita Sharma, Chieh-Yih Wan, Giuseppe Raffa
  • Publication number: 20120244903
    Abstract: A system and method for mobility in a wireless network are presented. A user equipment with a processor configured to inform a network component of a closed subscriber group (CSG) capability of the UE. The processor informs the network component during capability exchange signaling. The processor informs the network component whether the UE is capable of detecting a CSG cell and whether the UE is a member of at least one CSG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Mo-Han Fong, David Philip Hole, Jeffrey William Wirtanen, Johanna Lisa Dwyer, Young Ae Kim
  • Publication number: 20120245163
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or combinations thereof, wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, J, K, L, X5, X6, Rb, G2, and m are defined in the specification. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Arthur Gomtsyan, Jerome F. Daanen, Gregory A. Gfesser, Michael E. Kort, Chih-Hung Lee, Heath A. McDonald, Pamela S. Puttfarcken, Eric A. Voight, Philip R. Kym
  • Publication number: 20120246024
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system comprises an interface and one or more processors. The interface receives a search request indicating that a buyer requests to search for properties to evaluate. The one or more processors determine one or more buyer preferences that describe preferred characteristics for the properties according to the buyer. The one or more processors also determine whether an available property located proximate to a device associated with the buyer satisfies at least a threshold amount of the buyer preferences. If the available property satisfies at least a threshold amount of buyer preferences, the interface communicates a notification recommending that the buyer evaluate the available property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Susan Smith Thomas, Shane Anthony Johnson, Johnny David Phillips, Lisa D. Curry, Carrie Anne Hanson, Todd Michael Ferrara, Michael P. Toner, Lauren Leigh Dearth, Philip Alan Cravitz
  • Publication number: 20120245181
    Abstract: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Trevena, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Yamashita, Dimitar Gotchev, Philip Pitis, Xiao-Tao Chen, Guodong Liu, Catherine C.K. Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120246000
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method, comprising, capturing context information of a user and using heuristics based on a common knowledge database to turn location tracked over time combined with the context information into semantic location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Mark D. Yarvis, Rita H. Wouhaybi, Philip Muse, Lenitra M. Durham, Sai P. Balasundaram, Sangita Sharma, Chieh-Yih Wan
  • Publication number: 20120246232
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a bid to display in a predetermined area of a web page an organic-activity-stream entry matching particular story characteristics. The bid includes a bid amount and one or more targeting criteria. The method includes, n response to identifying an organic-activity-stream entry as matching the story characteristics, providing for display the organic-activity-stream entry in a predetermined area of a web page based at least in part on the bid amount and targeting criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Kent Schoen, Ning Li, Robert Kang Xing Jin, Philip Anastasios Zigoris, Jessica Gronski, Jordan Walke, Eric Michel Giovanola
  • Publication number: 20120245705
    Abstract: Devices and methods for transplanting cells in a host body are described. The cell comprises a porous scaffold that allows ingrowth of vascular and connective tissues, a plug or plug system configured for placement within the porous scaffold, and a seal configured to enclose a proximal opening in the porous scaffold. The device may further comprise a cell delivery device for delivering cells into the porous scaffold. The method of cell transplantation comprises a two step process. The device is incubated in the host body to form a vascularized collagen matrix around a plug positioned within the porous scaffold. The plug is then retracted from the porous scaffold, and cells are delivered into the vascularized space created within the porous scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Hasilo, Justin Leushner, Daniel Nicholas Haworth, Simon Shohet, Philip Michael Toleikis, Delfina Maria Mazzuca Siroen
  • Publication number: 20120246239
    Abstract: A method includes determining a set of individuals available to participate in a chat event, and determining a pairing of individuals from the first set including a first individual and a second individual, the pairing based on matching criterion. The method also includes providing an invitation to the first individual and to the second individual, establishing communication between the first individual and the second individual in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the first individual or in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the second individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, Philip M. Seibert, Mark W. Welker
  • Publication number: 20120243686
    Abstract: A remote asset management system comprising a network of programmable wireless modules, each having an antenna and an identification module and configured to communicate via a radio communication protocol. The system further includes a plurality of assets each linked to one of the wireless modules and configured to be managed by the linked wireless module. A remote system server service platform is configured to receive remote asset data from the wireless modules, pass the remote asset data to and from the wireless modules, send messages to at least one of the wireless modules, monitor the wireless modules by requesting and receiving current mode information, and remotely program the wireless modules. A data processing module located within the wireless module(s) and configured to process messages received by the wireless module, authenticate said message, analyze authenticated messages, and carry out asset management instructions included in the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: M2M SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventor: Philip Bernard Wesby
  • Publication number: 20120245124
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are modulators of TRPV3 of formula (I) wherein X1, X2, R1, R2, Rx, and n are as defined in the specification. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Bruce Clapham, Phil B. Cox, Michael J. Dart, Arthur Gomtsyan, Tammie K. Jinkerson, Ryan G. Keddy, Michael E. Kort, Philip R. Kym, Mark Matulenko, Robert G. Schmidt, Clara I. Villamil, Eric A. Voight, Kevin R. Woller
  • Publication number: 20120245206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formulas I and II, wherein B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, ring D, L1, L2 and R1-4 are defined herein, synthetic intermediates, and pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such compounds. The compounds and compositions are capable of modulating various protein kinase receptors such as Tie-2 and Aurora and, therefore, influencing kinase related disease states and conditions. The compounds, for example, are capable of treating cancer caused by unregulated angiogenesis, and inflammation as well as other proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. HODOUS, Stephanie D. Geuns-Meyer, Philip R. Olivieri, Vinod F. Patel, Paul A. Tempest
  • Publication number: 20120244964
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present system deal with a basketball goal assembly which adjustably supports a backboard assembly and a rim assembly to enable players to play the game of basketball. In certain preferred aspects, the rim assembly is connected directly to the support arrangement so that force applied to the rim assembly is transmitted directly to the support assembly and is not transferred to the backboard assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Philip ELPERS
  • Publication number: 20120246173
    Abstract: Systems and methods for searching a document corpus and generating search queries are disclosed. A method includes providing for display a graphical user interface having two or more sections, and providing for generation of an initial search query based on locations of query terms entered into the graphical user interface. Sections of the graphical user interface indicate a query status. A revised search query based on a location of the query terms within the graphical user interface is generated following the manipulation of one or more of the query terms. Movement of a selected query term from a first section to a second section of the graphical user interface changes the query status of the selected query term from a first query status to a second query status. A search of the database is performed using the revised search query to return an updated set of electronic documents for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: LEXISNEXIS, A DIVISION OF REED ELSEVIER INC.
    Inventors: Philip L. Wittmer, Peter J. Vanderheyden, Stuart A. McLean
  • Publication number: 20120243075
    Abstract: A gain-clamped semiconductor optical amplifier comprises: at least one first surface; at least one second surface, each second surface facing and electrically isolated from a respective first surface; a plurality of nanowires connecting each opposing pair of the first and second surfaces in a bridging configuration; and a signal waveguide overlapping the nanowires such that an optical signal traveling along the signal waveguide is amplified by energy provided by electrical excitation of the nanowires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Shih-Yuan WANG, M. Saif ISLAM, Philip J. KUEKES, Nobuhiko KOBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20120245951
    Abstract: Systems and methods for rewarding compliance are disclosed. In one embodiment, compliance data is received from a compliance monitoring system. The compliance data includes an indication of compliance success or compliance failure associated with an event having an associated compliance action. A compliance measurement is determined based on, at least in part, the compliance data. A compliance point value associated with the compliance measurement is determined based on, at least in part, an incentive. A reward is provided based on, at least in part, the compliance point value associated with the compliance measurement. Other systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jonathan Peter Gips, Philip Angus Liang, Aaron Douglas Valade, Eric Leuthardt
  • Publication number: 20120245695
    Abstract: A spinal implant which is configured to be deployed between adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant has at least one extendable support element with a retracted configuration to facilitate deployment of the implant and an extended configuration so as to expand the implant and effectively distract the disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. Angular deformities can also be corrected, and natural curvatures restored. Preferably, the implant has a minimal dimension in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the dimensions of the neuroforamen through which it typically passes to be deployed within the intervertebral space. The implant is provided with a locking system preferably having a plurality of locking elements to lock the implant in an extended configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: COALIGN INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, David G. Matsuura, Walter Dean Gillespie, George A. Mansfield, III, John E. Ashley
  • Publication number: 20120244036
    Abstract: An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The assembly and method can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: PRIMAIRA, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone, Derek Affonce, Kyle Mckenney, Warren James Ellis
  • Patent number: 8273362
    Abstract: Cationic ophthalmic oil-in-water type emulsions, include colloid particles having an oily core surrounded by an interfacial film, the emulsion including at least one cationic agent and at least one non ionic surfactant, the oily core including a prostaglandin selected from the group comprising in particular latanoprost, unoprostone isopropyl, travoprost, bimatoprost, tafluprost, 8-isoprostaglandinE2, or a mixture thereof, for treating ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma. These emulsions have the property to increase the chemical stability of prostaglandins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Novagali Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Betty Philips, Séverine Bague, Laura Rabinovich-Guilatt, Grégory Lambert