Patents by Inventor The Vu

The Vu 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: 7181188
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for entering a low power mode is provided. In one embodiment, data processing system (10) has power control circuitry (52) which may be used to control power usage in data processing system (10). Power mode select circuitry (84) may be used to select a power mode. Depending upon the power mode selected, power control circuitry (52) may use a cascaded approach to selecting which portions of data processing system (10) will be powered down, and thus how deeply data processing system (10) will be powered down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Mieu Van Vu, Christopher K. Chun, Arthur M. Goldberg, David J. Hayes, Charbel Khawand, Jianping Tao, John J. Vaglica
  • Publication number: 20070037865
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037809
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
  • Publication number: 20070037810
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
  • Publication number: 20070037599
    Abstract: A method and system for conducting a dispatch multi-party communication session is disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment of a method of the present invention, the method includes establishing a dispatch multi-party communication session in a dispatch network, conducting a first portion of the session in a broadcast mode, and conducting a second portion of the session in an open mode. In accordance with an embodiment of a system of the present invention, the system includes the dispatch network wherein the network establishes a dispatch multi-party communication session and wherein the network conducts the first portion of the session in the broadcast mode and the second portion of the session in the open mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Nextel Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Tillet, David Martin, Karalyn Szuszczewicz, Trinh Vu
  • Publication number: 20070037827
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070034016
    Abstract: An ultrasonic flow sensor that includes a conduit having a length, a first ultrasonic transducer disposed at a first position along the length of the conduit, a second ultrasonic transducer disposed at a second position along the length of the conduit, the second position being spaced apart from the first position, a first reflecting interface and a second reflecting interface. The first reflecting interface is in registration with the first ultrasonic transducer to receive first acoustic energy from the first ultrasonic transducer and to reflect the first acoustic energy in a direction generally along a length of the conduit and into a fluid within the conduit. The second reflecting interface is in registration with the second ultrasonic transducer to receive second acoustic energy from the second ultrasonic transducer and to reflect the second acoustic energy in a direction generally along the length of the conduit and into the fluid within the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Celerity, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Maginnis, Kim Vu
  • Patent number: 7176253
    Abstract: A jettable non-curable support material composition useful for three-dimensional ink jet printing comprising at least one fatty alcohol and at least one abietic rosin ester alcohol, wherein the support material has a melting point between about 50° C. to about 65° C. and a freezing point between about 45° C. to about 55° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Pingyong Xu, Stephen A. Ruatta, Kris Alan Schmidt, Vu A. Doan
  • Publication number: 20070032211
    Abstract: A wireless network device includes a signal receiving module that receives an RF signal, and a signal processing module that includes an automatic gain control (AGC) module and that generates control signals when a gain of the AGC module changes based on the RF signal. The network device includes a control module that selectively measures N time intervals between one of adjacent and non-adjacent control signals, wherein N is an integer greater than 1, and that selectively determines that the RF signal is a radar signal when the N time intervals are substantially equal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Milind Kopikare, Hui Lin, James Yee, Chuong Vu
  • Publication number: 20070030128
    Abstract: A digital baseball and softball game umpire status indicator comprising a battery powered or otherwise powered electronic unit possessing inputs and associated indicators for balls, strikes, outs, innings, home team and road team scores, and trips to the pitching mound. The housing is ergonomically designed to avoid user fatigue and inadvertent actuation of the inputs. The apparatus also has a time feature, an input lock feature, reset feature, an audible output when the indicators are advanced, and a redundant securing means to prevent inadvertent dropping of the device by the user. The displays are illuminated as required to provide for easy reading at night and during daylight. The device may also be equipped with wireless capabilities for actuation of remote displays such as scoreboards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Clark Hills, Dac Vu, John Vargas, Jeremy Wilkens, Francisco Hernandez, Philip Morello
  • Patent number: 7174551
    Abstract: A multiple task wait system and associated method allow a client application to wait for multiple tasks to be successfully or conditionally implemented before running subsequent tasks. Two mechanisms can be used to accomplish this multiple wait process: The first mechanism uses a multi-wait grouping process that is visible to the client, and the second mechanism uses a graphical representation to identify the tasks to be completed. The multi-wait grouping process allows a client to group a related set of tasks together for both control and documentation purposes. The client can add as many tasks as the resources of the computer allow to a group while defining the data flows and control flows between the tasks in the group using various graphical tools. The multi-wait system allows the client to define the constraints and conditions for a set of tasks to be considered complete, and further allows the system to define the constraints and conditions for considering all the tasks within the group to be completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Linnette Bakow, Shannon Matthew Farrington, Diane Friedman, Tom William Jacopi, Jacques Joseph Labrie, Thanh Vu Nguyen, Cheung-Yuk Wu
  • Publication number: 20070026945
    Abstract: A game console and a multipurpose computer connected over a network may share information regarding their available resources and capabilities. These resources and capabilities may then be shared between the multipurpose computer and the game console. For example, the game console may leverage some of the processing power and spare storage on the multipurpose computer in order to enhance game play on the game console. Moreover, it may also be possible to control aspects of the game console from the multipurpose computer, thereby allowing a single game to be played simultaneously by both a user at the game console and a user at a multipurpose computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Vu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7169801
    Abstract: Compounds that may be used to inhibit histone deacetylase having the formula Z-Q-L-M or Z-L-M wherein M is a substituent capable of complexing with a deacetylase catalytic site and/or a metal ion; L is a substituent providing between 0–10 atoms separation between the M substituent and the remainder of the compound; and Z and Q are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Takeda San Diego, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome C. Bressi, Jason W. Brown, Sheldon X. Cao, Anthony R. Gangloff, Andrew J. Jennings, Jeffrey A. Stafford, Phong H. Vu, Xiao-Yi Xiao
  • Patent number: 7169504
    Abstract: A sulfonic acid type organic surfactant is incorporated into the gelled anode mixture of an alkaline electrochemical cell, optionally with an organic phosphate ester surfactant. Zinc fines may also be incorporated into the anode. The electrolyte included in the anode mixture may have a reduced hydroxide concentration. When a cell is provided whose anode mixture includes the two surfactants and zinc fines alone or in combination with a lowered hydroxide concentration in the electrolyte, discharge leakage is reduced and gel gassing is suppressed relative to that of gels lacking both surfactants. Additionally, cell discharge performance is improved relative to that of cells lacking both the zinc fines and lowered hydroxide concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Rovcal, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel E. Armacanqui, Ernest Ndzebet, William C. Bushong, Gregory S. Moy, Viet H. Vu, David R. Mihara, Jeffrey A. Poirier
  • Publication number: 20070018817
    Abstract: Luggage or carrying container (1) having an interface (10) for cooperating with one or more electronic and/or wireless devices (20, 22, 24, 26, 28), a rechargeable power source (30), an integrated antenna (40), and a wireless communication system (50). The luggage (1) allows a user to better manage various electronic devices/accessories in terms of space, efficiency and operation during travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: George Marmaropoulos, Kyriakos (Jack) Mama, Giang Vu, Nancy Tilbury
  • Publication number: 20070018919
    Abstract: An active matrix color crystal display has an active matrix circuit, a counterelectrode panel and an interposed layer of liquid crystal. The active matrix display is located in a portable microdisplay system. The image is written to the the display therein causing the liquid crystal to move to a specific image position. A light source is flashed to illuminate the display. The pixel electrodes are set to a specific value to cause the liquid crystal to move towards a desired position. The process of writing, flashing, and setting the electrode intensity value to reorient the liquid crystal to produce an image is repeated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Zavracky, Frederick Herrmann, Wen-Foo Chern, Alan Richard, Ronald Gale, Jason Lo, David Ellertson, Kuojinng Tsai, John Fan, Bor-Yeu Tsaur, Stephen Pombo, Rodney Bumgardner, Duy-Phach Vu
  • Patent number: 7166146
    Abstract: A mixed matrix membrane is provided which comprises a continuous phase organic polymer and small pore molecular sieves dispersed therein. The molecular sieves have a largest minor crystallographic free diameter of 3.6 Angstroms or less. When these molecular sieves are properly interspersed with a continuous phase polymer, the membrane will exhibit a mixed matrix membrane effect, i.e., a selectivity increase of at least 10% relative to a neat membrane containing no molecular sieves. Finally, methods for making and using such mixed matrix membranes to separate gases from a mixture containing two or more gases are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Miller, Alexander Kuperman, De Q. Vu
  • Publication number: 20070015301
    Abstract: A light sensor having a light conversion element between first and second electrodes is disclosed. The light conversion element includes a body of semiconductor material having first and second surfaces. The body of semiconductor material is of a first conductivity type and has doping elements in a concentration gradient that creates a first electrostatic field having a magnitude that varies monotonically from the first surface to the second surface. A bias circuit applies a variable potential between the first and second electrodes to create a second electrostatic field having a direction opposite to that of the first electrostatic field and a magnitude determined by the potential. One of the electrodes is transparent to light in a predetermined band of wavelengths. The body of semiconductor material can include an epitaxial body having a monotonically increasing concentration of a doping element as a function of the distance from one the surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: David Wen, Xinqiao Liu, Ahn Vu, Steven Onishi
  • Publication number: 20070013709
    Abstract: The invention proposes a process for rendering an object view using a PLM database. The database comprises modeled objects and relations between said modeled objects. Said modeled objects are associated to a set of values of attributes, whose values are stored in the database or computable based on relations involving said modeled objects. The process comprises displaying to the user a view of a set of modeled objects; receiving a selection by a user of an attribute; querying the database for a modeled object to be rendered; providing a value of the selected attribute, associated to said modeled object; and rendering said modeled object in the view according to the provided value of the attribute. It is also possible for the user to select a value of an attribute and the rendering will be carried out only on the object, whose value(s) matches with the selected value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Bernard Charles, Arnaud Nonclercq, Guenole Gicquel, Francois Perroux, Duy Vu
  • Patent number: D535106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventor: Duy Phong Vu