Patents by Inventor Wen'ai LI

Wen'ai LI 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).

  • HOT VIDEO PREDICTION SYSTEM BASED ON USER INTERESTS SOCIAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20100319031
    Abstract: A hot video prediction system is provided. A video comments database stores video comments submitted by a plurality of users. A user social network constructor establishes a user social network according to the video comments. When new comments of a new video are received, a hot video predictor uses the user social network to determine a similar theme between the new video and hot videos that have been hot for a period of time, and predicts whether the new video will become popular accordingly. A social network adaptor checks the prediction, and modifies the user social network accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Hahn-Ming Lee, Hui-Ju Cheng, Ching-Hao Mao, Chao-Wen Li, Shou-Wei Ho, Jerome Yeh
  • Apparatus and Method for Enhancing the Electromagnetic Signal of a Sample
    Publication number: 20100315627
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for enhancing the electromagnetic signal of a sample for ellipsometry which uses at least one auxiliary layer and at least one substrate layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Li Wu, Shuhul Kang
  • Polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) based on imidazole ring terminated flexible branches grafted on hybrid inorganic-organic polymers
    Patent number: 7851580
    Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a polymer network, including silicon atoms and oxygen atoms, a first organic side-chain attached to at least some silicon atoms within the polymer network comprising a flexible linking group and a terminal group, the terminal group including at least one atom providing a lone pair of electrons. The composition of matter can be used to form a proton-conducting membrane. In illustrative examples, the polymer network can be an organic-inorganic hybrid network and the terminal group can includes a nitrogen-containing heterocycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Siwen Li, Meilin Liu, Qunhui Sun, Wen Li
  • Parallel-to-serial data sort device
    Publication number: 20100289678
    Abstract: A data sort device for converting parallel data to serial data is disclosed and provided. The data sort device may include a plurality of switches for receiving parallel data, each of which are controlled by a respective control signal and configured to alternatingly transmit data bits received via first and second input terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Round Rock Research, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher K Morzano, Wen Li
  • LOW CAPACITANCE PHOTODIODE ELEMENT AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DETECTOR
    Publication number: 20100276777
    Abstract: A photodiode element includes a first layer of a first diffusion type and a second layer. The second layer defines a charge-collecting area. The charge-collecting area includes an active region of a second diffusion type and an inactive region. The active region surrounds the inactive region. The photodiode element also includes an intrinsic semiconductor layer between the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Abdelaziz Ikhlef, Wen Li, Jeffrey Alan Kautzer
  • SHIELDING DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100271762
    Abstract: A shielding device provides a housing, a lid and a connection hole, and the shielding device is fireproof, insulating, and easy for wire assembly. The housing is disposed on an electronic device and surrounds the electronic device. The housing has at least one opening corresponding to a connector of the electronic device. The perimeter of the lid is connected to the perimeter of the opening, so that the lid can cover the opening to shield the connector. The connection hole is disposed on at least one of the perimeter of the opening and the perimeter of the lid. When the lid covers the opening of the housing, at least one connecting wire of the electronic device can extend outwardly through the shielding device via the connection hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Chin-Fu Chiang, Chih-Wen Li, Da-Wei Liu, Wei-Chen Yu
  • METHOD OF COATING A SURFACE OF A FUEL CELL PLATE
    Publication number: 20100273094
    Abstract: A method of coating a surface of a fuel cell plate is disclosed herein, and involves forming a sol gel mixture by mixing a weak acid and a composition including at least two metal oxide precursors. One of the metal oxide precursors is configured to be hydrolyzed by the weak acid to form a mixed metal oxide framework with an other of the metal oxide precursors having at least one organic functional group that is not hydrolyzed by the weak acid. The mixture is applied to the surface, and is condensed by exposure to air at least one predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time. The sol gel mixture is immersed in water at a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time to form a porous, hydrophilic, and conductive film on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Wen Li, Ping Liu, Jennifer J. Zinck, Tina T. Salguero, Richard H. Blunk
  • METHOD OF COATING A SURFACE OF A FUEL CELL PLATE
    Publication number: 20100273095
    Abstract: A method of coating a surface of a fuel cell plate is disclosed herein. The method involves forming a sol gel mixture including a metal oxide modified with at least one functional group, where the at least one functional group is configured to improve adhesion; and adding carbon modified with a hydrophilic functional group to the mixture, thereby forming a suspension. The suspension is applied to the surface of the fuel cell plate, and is activated to form a porous, hydrophilic, and conductive film on the surface of the fuel cell plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS,INC.
    Inventors: Wen Li, Ping Liu, Jennifer J. Zinck, Chaoyin Zhou, Tina T. Salguero
  • Inspection apparatus and inspection method of magnetic disk or magnetic head
    Patent number: 7817362
    Abstract: An inspection apparatus and method are disclosed for inspecting a magnetic disk or a magnetic head. A first reference signal generating source generates reference signals of a controllable oscillating frequency, and a signal switching means selects either a reference signal or test data reproduced by the magnetic head. Factors such as offsets and gain differentials among signal distribution paths, phase shifts of sampling clocks supplied to a plurality of AID converters, and frequency-dependence of the transfer function and phase response of signal paths are identified so that errors due to these factors can be detected. Based on the detected values of these factors and errors, reference signals are utilized to compensate test data errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventors: Masayoshi Takahashi, Ritsuro Orihashi, Wen Li, Shinji Homma
  • Carboxylic acid derivatives that inhibit the binding of integrins to their receptors
    Patent number: 7812038
    Abstract: A method for the inhibition of the binding of ?4?1 integrin to its receptors, for example VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) and fibronectin; compounds that inhibit this binding; pharmaceutically active compositions comprising such compounds; and to the use of such compounds either a above, or in formulations for the control or prevention of diseases states in which ?4?1 is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Biediger, Qi Chen, E. Radford Decker, George W. Holland, Jamal M. Kassir, Wen Li, Robert V. Market, Ian L. Scott, Chengde Wu, Jian Li
  • Proton exchange membranes (PEM) based on hybrid inorganic-organic copolymers with grafted phosphoric acid groups and implanted metal cations
    Patent number: 7811693
    Abstract: A proton exchange membrane comprises a hybrid inorganic-organic polymer that includes implanted metal cations. Acid groups are bound to the hybrid inorganic-organic polymer through an interaction with the implanted metal cations. An example process for manufacturing a proton exchange membrane includes sol-gel polymerization of silane precursors in a medium containing the metal cations, followed by exposure of the metal-implanted hybrid inorganic-organic polymer to an acid compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manfacturing North America, Inc., Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Wen Li, Siwen Li, Meilin Liu
  • Tree pruner
    Publication number: 20100236081
    Abstract: A tree pruner includes a hook set, a blade pivotally mounted on the hook set, a main linkage pivotally connected to the hook set, an auxiliary linkage set pivotally connected to the main linkage and the blade, a first pulley mounted to the main linkage, a second pulley mounted to the hook set and a rope coiling the two pulleys. The auxiliary linkage set has a first linkage and a second linkage pivotally connected to each other for elongating a lever arm from the main linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Li Guo
  • STABLE LIQUID INTERFERON FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20100239531
    Abstract: Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contract with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Mary D. DiBiase, Wen-Li Chung, Mark Staples, Eric Scharin
  • Modified polyethylene compositions
    Patent number: 7795366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising more than 25 weight % (based on the weight of the composition) of one or more ethylene polymers having an Mw of 20,000 g/mole or more and at least 0.1 weight % of a liquid hydrocarbon modifier where the modifier has: 1) a viscosity index of 120 or more, and 2) an kinematic viscosity of 3 to 3000 cSt at 100° C., and 3) a pour point of ?10° C. or less, and 4) a flash point of 200° C. or more; and wherein the modifier contains less than 5 weight % of functional groups selected from hydroxide, aryls, substituted aryls, halogens, alkoxys, carboxylates, esters, acrylates, oxygen, nitrogen, and carboxyl, based upon the weight of the modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Henry W. Yang, Bryan R. Chapman, David J. Lohse, Bruce R. Lundmark, Anthony Poloso, Sandra D. Schregenberger, Manika Varma-Nair, Wen Li
  • ALLOY POWDER FOR ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20100221608
    Abstract: An electrode alloy powder includes a hydrogen storage alloy and magnetic material clusters. The hydrogen storage alloy contains 20 to 70 wt % of Ni. The magnetic material clusters contain metal nickel, and have an average cluster size of 8 to 10 nm. A method for producing the electrode alloy powder includes an activation step of allowing a raw material powder including a hydrogen storage alloy to be in contact with an aqueous solution containing A wt % of sodium hydroxide and held at 100° C. or greater for B minutes. A and B satisfy 2410?A×B?2800.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Hideaki Ohyama, Kyoko Nakatsuji, Yoshitaka Dansui, Shinichi Orimo, Yuko Nakamori, Hai-Wen Li, Kazutaka Ikeda
  • SMART OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER HAVING INTEGRATED OPTICAL DYING GASP FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20100215359
    Abstract: An optical transceiver includes an electric terminal that can receive power from a host equipment and provide a power supply voltage to the optical transceiver, and a power failure monitor circuit that can detect an imminent loss of the power supply voltage. The power failure monitor circuit can produce a dying-gasp control signal when such imminent loss of power supply voltage is detected or when a disabling control signal is received from the host equipment. A driver can receive the dying-gasp control signal. An optical transmitter is powered by the power supply voltage and can emit a first optical signal under the control of the driver. The driver can modulate an envelope of the first optical signal in response to the dying-gasp control signal to produce a modulated envelope comprising a first dying gasp signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Wen Li, Fulin Pan, Jianhui Zhou
  • HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20100216705
    Abstract: Formulations containing complexed human growth hormone crystals are described. Also described are needleless injection systems for crystalline proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Li Chung, Lawrence Bush, Sergey Pechenov, Sujit K. Basu
  • Recessed channel transistor and method for preparing the same
    Patent number: 7781830
    Abstract: A recessed channel transistor comprises a semiconductor substrate having a trench isolation structure, a gate structure having a lower block in the semiconductor substrate and an upper block on the semiconductor substrate, two doped regions positioned at two sides of the upper block and above the lower block, and an insulation spacer positioned at a sidewall of the upper block and having a bottom end sandwiched between the upper block and the doped regions. In particular, the two doped regions serves as the source and drain regions, respectively, and the lower block of the gate structure serves as the recessed gate of the recessed channel transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Promos Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Hsiao Che Wu, Ming Yen Li, Wen Li Tsai, Bin Siang Tsai
  • STEERING STRUCTURE OF TOY PLANE AND INFRARED FOUR-CHANNEL REMOTE-CONTROL ELECTRIC TOY PLANE
    Publication number: 20100206993
    Abstract: This invention discloses a steering structure of toy plane and an infrared four-channel remote-control electric toy plane. The steering structure of toy plane includes small internal guide, large external guide, elliptical shaft, and sector gear; the small internal guide has a rectangle hole with rounded angles and two arc-back bosses, and driven by the sector gear, the small internal guide contacts the elliptical shaft along the second and fourth quadrants; the large external guide has the elliptical hole, and driven by the sector gear, the large external guide contacts the elliptical shaft along first and third quadrants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Wen Li
  • Method of fabricating an integrated intraocular retinal prosthesis device
    Patent number: 7774931
    Abstract: Intraocular retinal prosthesis devices and methods for fabricating the same. A prosthesis device includes a cable region that connects an electrode array region with a power and data management region. The electrode array region includes one or more arrays of exposed electrodes, and the power and data management region includes various power and control elements. The power and data management elements, in one aspect, include an RF coil or coils and circuit arrangements and/or chips configured to provide drive signals to the electrodes via a cable and receive power and signals from the RF coil or coils. Each region includes elements fabricated on or in a single polymer layer during the same fabrication process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, University of Southern California
    Inventors: Yu-Chong Tai, Damien C. Rodger, Wen Li, Mark Humayun, James D. Weiland, Hossein Ameri, Armand R. Tanguay, Jr.