Patents by Inventor The Phan

The Phan 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).

  • Switchable hydrophilicity solvents and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8580124
    Abstract: A solvent that reversibly converts from a hydrophobic liquid form to hydrophilic liquid form upon contact with water and a selected trigger, e.g., contact with CO2, is described. The hydrophilic liquid form is readily converted back to the hydrophobic liquid form and water. The hydrophobic liquid is an amidine or amine. The hydrophilic liquid form comprises an amidinium salt or an ammonium salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Queen's University at Kingston, GreenCentre Canada
    Inventors: Philip G. Jessop, Lam N. Phan, Andrew J. Carrier, Rui Resendes, Dominik Wechsler
  • Dynamic cell configuration employing distributed antenna system for advanced cellular networks
    Patent number: 8583182
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a computer program product for configuring remote antenna units with communication properties in a radio access communication system employing a distributed antenna system (DAS) are provided. The method including configuring each of the one or more remote antenna units with remote-antenna-unit-specific communication properties dynamically during communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Olli Juhani Piirainen, Markku Juha Vainikka, Vinh Van Phan
  • FACILITATING DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20130294283
    Abstract: In order to facilitate cellular device-to-device communication, a cross-layer optimization functionality, utilizing for example monitoring capabilities of a MAC layer entity, and adjustment capabilities of an application control entity, is introduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Vinh Van Phan, Sami Hakola, Timo Koskela
  • ANTIBODIES AGAINST A PROLIFERATING INDUCING LIGAND (APRIL)
    Publication number: 20130295103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a binding compound which binds to human APRIL. More specifically the invention provides, compositions of anti-APRIL specific antibodies and methods to use such antibodies in modulating the biological activity APRIL, particularly in inflammatory diseases, inhibition of cell proliferation and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: BIONOVION HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Paul Medema, Hans Van Eenennaam, Marco Guadagnoli, Fiona Clare Kimberley, Uyen Truong Phan
  • Identification Of Relay Base Stations In Wireless Networks
    Publication number: 20130295840
    Abstract: It is provided a solution for assigning to a relay node of a wireless telecommunication system an identifier from which a corresponding identifier of a central node associated with the relay node is derivable according to a determined rule. Accordingly, the identifiers of central nodes and their relay nodes are assigned in a manner which facilitates identification of a central node from a received relay node identifier, thereby avoiding the necessity of consulting higher layer controllers in order to identify the central node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Vinh Van Phan, Jyri Kalervo Hamalainen
  • Low leakage high performance static random access memory cell using dual-technology transistors
    Patent number: 8576612
    Abstract: A memory cell includes a storage element, a write circuit coupled to the storage element and a read circuit coupled to the storage element. At least a portion of the storage element and at least a portion of the write circuit are fabricated using a thicker functional gate oxide and at least a portion of the read circuit is fabricated using a thinner functional gate oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Manish Garg, Chiaming Chai, Michael ThaiThanh Phan
  • GUIDANCE BY RADIO FOCUSING
    Publication number: 20130289877
    Abstract: A method of guidance by radio focusing includes a “visitor” entity heading towards a radio source of number k=1 (or k=klast) by observing intensity of the radio source of number k=1 (or k=klast) as measured by an “Evisitor” communicating device carried by the visitor, until the visitor reaches the source of number k=1 (or k=klast). The visitor heads in succession for k=1, 2, . . . , klast-1 (or in reverse) from a radio source of number k towards a radio source of number (k+1) (or (k?1)) by observing intensity of the source (k+1) (or (k?1)), until the visitor reaches the source (k+1) (or (k?1)). Each radio source is a virtual radio source as produced by a respective signal k or by superposing a plurality of respective signals k. Each signal is transmitted by a respective communicating device ER.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: ORANGE
    Inventors: Dinh Thuy Phan Huy, Nadine Malhouroux Gaffet
  • Dynamic autonomous resource allocation and channel access in cellular System Uplink
    Patent number: 8571482
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and software can be provided for dynamic autonomous resource allocation and channel access in a cellular system uplink. A method can include measuring interference levels on uplink resources of a victim cell and calculating a probability of accessing channels of the uplink resources of the victim cell using the measured interference levels, including defining a suitable transmission power, and a highest value and a lowest value. The method can further include accessing a channel for which the probability of accessing has been calculated, when the probability meets a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Sami-Jukka Hakola, Samuli Turtinen, Timo Koskela, Vinh Van Phan
  • PANEL HEATER WITH TEMPERATURE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20130277352
    Abstract: A panel heater with at least one flat substrate and an electrically conductive coating is described. The electrically conductive coating extends at least over part of a substrate area and is electrically connected to at least two connecting electrodes provided for electrical connection to the two terminals of a voltage source, such that by applying a feed voltage, a heating current flows in a heating field, which is provided with one or a plurality of heating current paths formed into the conductive coating. The panel heater has one or more measurement current paths formed into the electrically conductive coating, which differ at least in sections from the heating current paths. The heating and measurement current paths are formed into the electrically conductive coating by coating-free separating regions. A method for operation and use of the panel heater is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Christoph Degen, Dang Cuong Phan, Mitja Rateiczak, Andreas Schlarb, Stefan Droste, Robert Drese, Gunther Vortmeier, Patrick Weber, Olaf Eckelt, Walter Schreiber, Giordano Soma
  • Process for forming cobalt and cobalt silicide materials in tungsten contact applications
    Patent number: 8563424
    Abstract: Methods for forming cobalt silicide are provided. One method for forming a cobalt silicide material includes exposing a substrate having a silicon-containing material to either a wet etch solution or a pre-clean plasma during a first step and then to a hydrogen plasma during a second step of a pre-clean process. The method further includes depositing a cobalt metal layer on the silicon-containing material by a CVD process, heating the substrate to form a first cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi at the interface of the cobalt metal layer and the silicon-containing material during a first annealing process, removing any unreacted cobalt metal from the substrate during an etch process, and heating the substrate to form a second cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi2 during a second annealing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Seshadri Ganguli, Sang-Ho Yu, See-Eng Phan, Mei Chang, Amit Khandelwal, Hyoung-Chan Ha
  • SEARCH RESULT PREVIEWS
    Publication number: 20130275422
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing search result page previews. In one aspect, a method includes receiving data that specify a set of search results responsive to a search query. Query-relevant content is selected to be included in a page preview for at least one of the search results. In turn, data that cause presentation of the page preview are provided. The data provided can cause presentation of the query-relevant content at an initial zoom level and at a higher zoom level, where the initial zoom level is a zoom level at which both the query-relevant content and other content from the resource are presented. The page preview can include a page tear that defines multiple portions of the page preview for a resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Silber, Doantam Phan, Christopher H. Rohrs, Xiaofeng Mi
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20130273784
    Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of contacts (2), a metal shell (3) enclosing the housing (1) to form a mating opening (110) and a mounting plate (4) covering the metal shell (3). The housing (1) has a base portion (10) having a retaining groove (121) and a tongue (11) extending forwardly from the base portion (10). The mounting plate (4) includes a pressing plate, a vertical tab (431) extending from a rear edge of the pressing plate (41) and fastened in the retaining groove (121) and at least a pressing arm (451) extending downwardly through the metal shell into the mating opening (110). When the electrical connector (100) mates with a mating connector (200), the pressing plate (41) is upwardly forced and the mounting plate deflects upwardly and brings the pressing arm (451) to leave the mating opening (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: TERRANCE F. LITTLE, AN-JEN YANG, DUONG PHAN, STEPHEN SEDIO, YUNG-JYH LING
  • INJECTABLE FILLER
    Publication number: 20130273115
    Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed for cosmetic augmentation by forming a biocompatible cross-linked polymer having a multi-phase mixture with a predetermined controlled release of a pharmaceutical substance to modulate soft tissue response to the polymer, the polymer having at least one phase cross-linked, glycosaminoglycan in a physiological buffer solution; and augmenting soft tissue with the biocompatible cross-linked polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Phi Nguyen, Loc Phan, Bao Tran
  • VOLATILE ANESTHETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20130273141
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing pain in a subject in need thereof by delivering a volatile anesthetic in a solution or an emulsion that can additionally include an extractive solvent in an amount effective to reduce pain without substantially interfering with motor function. Chronic or acute pain may be treated, or the volatile anesthetic may be delivered as a regional anesthetic to a subject to anesthetize a portion of the subject prior to surgery. Dosing regimes including a one-time administration, continuous and/or periodic administration are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Allen BURTON, Phillip C. PHAN, Hatice OZSOY, Christopher C. CAPELLI
  • ANTIBODIES AGAINST A PROLIFERATING INDUCING LIGAND (APRIL)
    Publication number: 20130273064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a binding compound which binds to human APRIL. More specifically the invention provides, compositions of anti-APRIL specific antibodies and methods to use such antibodies in modulating the biological activity APRIL, particularly in inflammatory diseases, inhibition of cell proliferation and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: BIONOVION HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Paul Medema, Hans Van Eenennaam, Marco Guadagnoli, Fiona Clare Kimberley, Uyen Truong Phan
  • PLUG CONNECTOR WITH MIS-INSERT FEATURES AND CORRESPONDING RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20130273767
    Abstract: A plug connector (100) comprises an insulative housing (1), a plurality of terminals (2) retained to the insulative housing (1), a pair of latches (3) fit to the insulative housing (1) and a housing cover (4) attached to the insulative housing (1). The insulative housing (1) has a base portion (11) and a tongue portion (12) extending forwardly from a middle of the base portion (11). The terminals (2) are arranged on the tongue portion (12) in parallel. The housing cover (4) has a cylindrical portion (41) with a pair of slits (411) extending therethrough for the latch (3) partly extending through. Each latch (3) has a locking piece (31) provided with a front straight edge (311) to abut against with a front edge of a receptacle connector (900) when the plug connector (100) is inserted upside down to the receptacle (900).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: DUONG PHAN, TERRANCE F. LITTLE, STEPHEN SEDIO, AN-JEN YANG, YUNG-JYH LING
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INCREASING BONE DENSITY IN THE MOUTH
    Publication number: 20130273490
    Abstract: A dental device includes a mouthpiece configured to sit against occlusal surfaces of a patient's teeth and a motor connected to the mouthpiece. The motor is configured to vibrate the mouthpiece at a frequency between 60 and 120 Hz and an acceleration between 0.03 G and 0.06 G such that the mouthpiece places an axial vibratory force on the occlusal surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Bryce A. WAY, Christopher U. Phan, Dana Leigh Gelman Keiles, Richard Johnson, Phillip Abatelli, Amin Hadi Mirzaaghaeian
  • Optical pointing device having a transparent housing element
    Patent number: 8558162
    Abstract: The optical pointing device of the present invention comprises a base and an actuator movable connected to the base, wherein the actuator comprises a reflective portion on a side facing the base, and wherein the base comprises a light source for emitting light towards the reflective portion of the actuator, a detector comprising one of more detection units for detecting at least a part of the light reflected by the reflective portion of the actuator, and a transparent element arranged between the actuator and at least one of the light source and the detection units, for providing a closed transparent housing for the light source and/or the detection units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventor: Kim Phan Le
  • Network Control
    Publication number: 20130265961
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatuses, a method, computer program and computer-readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Vinh Van Phan, Gilles Charbit, Timo Koskela, Hakola Sami
  • MODE SWITCHING
    Publication number: 20130265974
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatuses, a method, computer programs and computer-readable media for controlling mode change from a normal cellular communication mode to a machine-to-machine or device-to-device communication mode and to ensure sequence number synchronization between a sender and receiver ends when said mode change is performed. The mode change control is performed by controlling the duration of the transition period for switching from the cellular communication mode to the machine-to-machine or device-to-device mode and by using a temporary server for transmission of a desired data flow or by sending at least one dummy packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Vinh Van Phan, Sami Hakola, Timo Koskela