Patents by Inventor X. Zhang

X. Zhang 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: 20240352448
    Abstract: Provided are methods of preparing source identifiable collections of nucleic acids from a plurality of sources, such as cells or cell nuclei, using a combinatorial indexing methodology. Generally, the methods include providing a first set of cellular source sub-portions, each sub-portion comprising multiple cellular sources of the initial plurality of cellular sources. First identifier tagged nucleic acids are then generated in the multiple cellular sources of each sub-portion of the first set using a template switching mediated reaction employing a template switch oligonucleotide comprising a first identifier, wherein the first identifier of the template switch oligonucleotides employed in the different sub-portions of the first set is the same within a given sub-portion but differs between the different sub-portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Kazuo Tori, Magnolia Bostick, Peng Xu, Sally X. Zhang, Szuyuan Eric Pu, Yue Yun, Andrew A. Farmer
  • Patent number: 11969059
    Abstract: An electrically releasable buckle assembly (12) for a motor vehicle restraint (10) may include latch components (18) configured to releasably engage a tongue member (14B) of the motor vehicle restraint (10), a release button (16) operatively coupled to the latch components (18), the release button (16) having a latched position in which the latching components engage the tongue member (14B) and a release position in which the latch components (18) release the tongue member (14B), an electrical energy source (32), at least one shape memory alloy component (26) operatively coupled to the release button (16), the at least one shape memory alloy component (26) responsive to heating thereof by electrical energy supplied by the source (32) to a temperature at or above a transition temperature thereof to move the release button (16) from the latched position to the release position, and means (34) for selectively supplying electrical energy from the electrical energy source (32) to the at least one shape memory allo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: INDIANA MILLS & MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Chris P. Jessup, Nathan Beadle, Brian N. Coffman, Wei X. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230315523
    Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for implementing an automation stack to manage a seeding process are disclosed. A processor generates a table that includes parameters to be utilized for an automation process to automate a seeding process. The automation process is triggered in response to running a batch process, i.e., a mainframe batch process and identifies one specific job that has been injected into the batch process during running the mainframe batch process; develops an execution command that makes a call to a predefined algorithm written in a predefined programming language installed on an operating system; passes commands by the predefined algorithm to a CSM via a CSM API; transmits a query data via a predefined formatted data to the predefined algorithm which sends the predefined formatted data back to the execution command as reformatted text; and automatically detects which site the seeding process will execute from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Sandeep KORUPOLU, Ovidio RUIZ, Ernie THORKILDSEN, Xin X ZHANG, Joseph PATTON
  • Publication number: 20220338599
    Abstract: An electrically releasable buckle assembly (12) for a motor vehicle restraint (10) may include latch components (18) configured to releasably engage a tongue member (14B) of the motor vehicle restraint (10), a release button (16) operatively coupled to the latch components (18), the release button (16) having a latched position in which the latching components engage the tongue member (14B) and a release position in which the latch components (18) release the tongue member (14B), an electrical energy source (32), at least one shape memory alloy component (26) operatively coupled to the release button (16), the at least one shape memory alloy component (26) responsive to heating thereof by electrical energy supplied by the source (32) to a temperature at or above a transition temperature thereof to move the release button (16) from the latched position to the release position, and means (34) for selectively supplying electrical energy from the electrical energy source (32) to the at least one shape memory allo
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Chris P. JESSUP, Nathan BEADLE, Brian N. COFFMAN, Wei X. ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11417193
    Abstract: A wearable Social Distance Reminder (SDR) device can signal that a preset distance between the device and an individual has been breached. The device can remind people to maintain a certain predetermined social distance to avoid transfer of airborne pathogens and minimize spread of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Maxwell A. Mamishev, Anthony X. Zhang, Vincent X. Zhang, Limin Zhang
  • Patent number: 11277898
    Abstract: A retrofit Light Emitting Diode, LED, lighting device for connection to a ballast, wherein said ballast is arranged to be connected to a mains voltage and arranged to provide for a ballast current, wherein said LED lighting device is arranged to detect a dip in said mains voltage using a zero current detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Dmytro Viktorovych Malyna, Luna X Zhang, Yuanqiang Liu, Marcus Cornelis Van Meel, Tijmen Cornelis Van Bodegraven, Raimundo De Heer Galisteo
  • Patent number: 11213917
    Abstract: A method of fusion welding two ferrous alloy component parts, at least one of which is considered unweldable, involves placing a low carbon steel band into a groove defined in part by each of the ferrous alloy component parts and then conveying a concentrated energy source along a welding line that overlaps the low carbon steel band to melt the steel band along with adjacent portions of the ferrous alloy component parts to form a blended alloy weld pool. The blended alloy weld pool solidifies behind the forward movement of the concentrated energy source into a weld joint that fusion welds the ferrous alloy component parts together. The ferrous alloy component parts may include a differential casing and a ring gear. In that regard, a differential casing and ring gear assembly that includes a weld joint is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Shun X. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210335120
    Abstract: A wearable Social Distance Reminder (SDR) device can signal that a preset distance between the device and an individual has been breached. The device can remind people to maintain a certain predetermined social distance to avoid transfer of airborne pathogens and minimize spread of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Maxwell A. Mamishev, Anthony X. Zhang, Vincent X. Zhang, Limin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210144828
    Abstract: A retrofit Light Emitting Diode, LED, lighting device for connection to a ballast, wherein said ballast is arranged to be connected to a mains voltage and arranged to provide for a ballast current, wherein said LED lighting device is arranged to detect a dip in said mains voltage using a zero current detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: DMYTRO VIKTOROVYCH MALYNA, LUNA X ZHANG, YUANQIANG LIU, MARCUS CORNELIS VAN MEEL, TIJMEN CORNELIS VAN BODEGRAVEN, RAIMUNDO DE HEER GALISTEO
  • Patent number: 10986713
    Abstract: A retrofit lamp is to be used with a ballast. A shunt switch is provided in parallel with an output load and is adapted to shunt input terminals of the lamp using pulse width control so as to tune the current through the lighting element. This current control is used to enable compatibility with different ballasts and to provide dimming control. A detection circuit is used to detect an abnormal drive condition of the retrofit lamp and the pulse width control of the shunt switch can then be overridden by holding the shunt switch at a stable state for a certain duration. This prevents overload conditions and avoids DC signals in the event of component failures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Dmytro Viktorovych Malyna, Luna X. Zhang, Yuangiang Liu, Gu Yuan Chen, Yun Fei Duan, Tijmen Cornelis Van Bodegraven, Jie Fu, Zhi Quan Chen, Shiguang Sun, Raimundo De Heer Galisteo, Marcus Cornelis Van Meel
  • Publication number: 20200178371
    Abstract: A retrofit lamp is to be used with a ballast. A shunt switch is provided in parallel with an output load and is adapted to shunt input terminals of the lamp using pulse width control so as to tune the current through the lighting element. This current control is used to enable compatibility with different ballasts and to provide dimming control. A detection circuit is used to detect an abnormal drive condition of the retrofit lamp and the pulse width control of the shunt switch can then be overridden by holding the shunt switch at a stable state for a certain duration. This prevents overload conditions and avoids DC signals in the event of component failures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: DMYTRO VIKTOROVYCH MALYNA, LUNA X. ZHANG, YUANGIANG LIU, GU YUAN CHEN, YUN FEI DUAN, TIJMEN CORNELIS VAN BODEGRAVEN, JIE FU, GU YUAN CHEN, SHIGUANG SUN, RAIMUNDO DE HEER GALISTEO, MARCUS CORNELIS VAN MEEL
  • Publication number: 20200147724
    Abstract: A method of fusion welding two ferrous alloy component parts, at least one of which is considered unweldable, involves placing a low carbon steel band into a groove defined in part by each of the ferrous alloy component parts and then conveying a concentrated energy source along a welding line that overlaps the low carbon steel band to melt the steel band along with adjacent portions of the ferrous alloy component parts to form a blended alloy weld pool. The blended alloy weld pool solidifies behind the forward movement of the concentrated energy source into a weld joint that fusion welds the ferrous alloy component parts together. The ferrous alloy component parts may include a differential casing and a ring gear. In that regard, a differential casing and ring gear assembly that includes a weld joint is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Shun X. Zhang
  • Patent number: 10546040
    Abstract: A development tool is described herein. The development tool automatically identifies one or more resources associated with a first version of a Web site that is being developed by a user of the tool. The development tool also automatically interacts with at least one entity within a Web hosting environment to cause a companion resource to be provisioned in the Web hosting environment for each local resource so identified. The development tool may also automatically interact with at least one entity within the Web hosting environment to properly configure a published version of the Web site to utilize at least one companion resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer X. Zhang, Jonathan C. Lee, Ryan A. Nowak, Eric H. Wong, Vishal R. Joshi, Clea H. Allington, Wai Man Yuen, David L. A. Anson, Omar Khan
  • Publication number: 20190390402
    Abstract: This invention relates to a printed textile substrate, such as a floorcovering article, and a process for making a printed textile substrate. The printed textile substrate contains areas of low viscosity printing ink and high viscosity printing ink. The process for making the textile substrate includes a one pass manufacturing step that results in a textile substrate having areas of low viscosity and high viscosity printing inks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Daniel T. McBride, Jenny S. Kimbrell, Simon X. Zhang, Tammy Walker
  • Patent number: 10288234
    Abstract: A system and method for stimulating light sensors (e.g., UV) using a hand-held stimulator. The hand-held stimulator is portable and configurable to store a plurality of routines comprising various light signatures. In some cases, the signature is a threat signature (e.g., missile, RPG, and/or gunfire) and the stimulator is used as part of system integration, field and flight line, and/or lab testing for systems utilizing light sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Jenna M. Whelan, Fernando Hernandez, Jared Kondratuk, Denise X. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190087391
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for providing an improved human-machine interface for collaborative summarization of group conversations. The human-machine interface presents a group conversation. User input, such as a sequence of keystrokes or the selection of a graphic image, is received via the human-machine interface labeling an excerpt of the group conversation with a discourse act note corresponding to a discourse act. The discourse act note indicates that the excerpt specifies an action, an answer, a decision, an idea, a question, or another type of discourse act. The excerpt and the discourse act note are added to a summary of the group conversation. User input can also be received requesting to view the summary of the group conversation. In response thereto, the summary of the group conversation can be presented in the human-machine interface. The excerpts presented in the summary of the group conversation can be grouped by corresponding discourse acts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Justin B. CRANSHAW, Amy X. ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20180298340
    Abstract: Provided are methods for detecting and treating disease states, including cancer, diabetes, fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases, by detecting increased mechanical modulus, or stiffness, or targeting tissues having increased mechanical modulus, or stiffness. Practicing these methods provides specific and localized detection assays and therapies for these disease states. Provided are mechano-responsive cell systems that can selectively detect and treat cancer metastases by targeting the unique biophysical and mechanical properties in the tumor microenvironment. Provided are methods for making mechano-sensitive CAR T cells by using mechano-responsive promoter logic. Provided are blood tests using engineered stem cells that express reporters after the cells home to a specific niche and secrete the reporter into the blood, which can be then be detected with a blood test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Weian ZHAO, Mark A. ECKERT, Linan LIU, Jan ZIMAK, Dongku KANG, Egest J. PONE, Shirley X. ZHANG, Mengrou LU
  • Publication number: 20180142771
    Abstract: A system of components includes a first component including a first joint portion, and a second component including a second joint portion abutting the first component. At least one of the first and second components is formed from cast iron. The first joint portion and the second joint portion, when aligned, form a V-Shaped groove having a groove opening, a groove bottom angle of between about 10° and about 20° and a weld nugget envelope defined therebetween. The groove opening is wider than an outer diameter of a filler wire employed to form a metallurgical bond between the first component and the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Shun X. Zhang
  • Patent number: 9880086
    Abstract: Non-overlapping visualization of data records of a scatter plot is provided by providing rows and columns in a visualization screen containing cells representing respective data records. The rows correspond to value ranges of a first attribute, and the columns correspond to value ranges of a second attribute. The value ranges are automatically generated for the rows and columns from data values of the data records.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: EntIT Software LLC
    Inventors: Ming C. Hao, Umeshwar Dayal, Alex X. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170367712
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of delivery systems for precise navigation within and through body passages. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to delivery systems for accurate positioning and release of elements within tortuous, narrow and/or fragile passages. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a delivery system that includes a distal coil with sufficient flexibility to navigate through tortuous body passages, and which allows for controlled stretch when bent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffry D. Johnson, Nicholas L. Tassoni, Ken X. Zhang