Patents by Inventor Xiangxu (Alan) Yu

Xiangxu (Alan) Yu 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: 20250203724
    Abstract: A microwave hood system is provided. The microwave hood system includes a microwave oven enclosure defining a cooking cavity therein. A cooking component is positioned within the cooking cavity and configured to emit microwaves. The heating system defines a heating cavity therein, wherein the heating system is coupled to the microwave oven enclosure. A heating element is positioned in the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about 40° C. to about 80° C. when the heating element is in use. A broiler element is positioned within the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about hundred and 150° C. to about 300° C. when the broiler element is in use. A dual hood system is also coupled to the microwave hood system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Publication number: 20250143978
    Abstract: Provided herein are dental compositions and methods for use in dental cementation applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Xiangxu CHEN, Matthew Marc DURBAN, Lingyan Julia WANG
  • Publication number: 20250137796
    Abstract: This application provides a trajectory prediction method and an apparatus therefor, a medium, a program product, and an electronic device. An example trajectory prediction method includes: obtaining historical trajectory information of a target vehicle and an associated vehicle; predicting location distribution information of the target vehicle and the associated vehicle based on the historical trajectory information and map information; determining an interaction feature between the target vehicle and the associated vehicle based on the location distribution information; and determining a traveling trajectory of the target vehicle based on the interaction feature, the location distribution information of the target vehicle, and the map information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Shiwei FAN, Xiangxu LI, Bing ZHANG
  • Patent number: 12289819
    Abstract: A microwave hood system is provided. The microwave hood system includes a microwave oven enclosure defining a cooking cavity therein. A cooking component is positioned within the cooking cavity and configured to emit microwaves. The heating system defines a heating cavity therein, wherein the heating system is coupled to the microwave oven enclosure. A heating element is positioned in the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about 40° C. to about 80° C. when the heating element is in use. A broiler element is positioned within the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about hundred and 150° C. to about 300° C. when the broiler element is in use. A dual hood system is also coupled to the microwave hood system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Publication number: 20250121433
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an oscillating-pressure-and-spark-plasma combined sintering equipment and sintering method. By providing a system comprising a mainframe structural system, a servo motor hydraulic system, an oscillating pressurized hydraulic system, a vacuum and inert gas supply system, a pulse plasma power control system, and a mainframe control system, the mainframe structure adopts a pre-tightened frame beam to ensure the strength of the system under oscillation pressure and the stability of the overall structure. The equipment is additionally provided with an oscillation hydraulic system with adjustable frequency and pressure. During the sintering process of workpieces, the oscillation pressure can achieve the slip rearrangement of particles. It adopts an overlay mode of dual hydraulic systems. Therefore, the accuracy of pressure control in the system is ensured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicants: Precision Industry Revolution Equipment Technology (Henan) Co., Ltd., ZHENGZHOU RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ABRASIVES & GRINDING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiong ZHAO, Ning YAN, Jun WEI, Yanjun ZHAO, Jianfeng CAO, Xiangxu MENG, Ruifeng HAN, Yang ZHANG, Xiaolei WU, Ying XIA
  • Publication number: 20250121079
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Lily Yang, Xiangxue Guo
  • Publication number: 20250098040
    Abstract: A microwave oven hood vent combination appliance includes top, bottom, first lateral, second lateral, rear, and front sides, a cooking cavity, a door, an infrared module, and a hood vent fan assembly. The fan assembly includes a first centrifugal fan having a first centrifugal fan outboard inlet and a first centrifugal fan inboard inlet, a second centrifugal fan having a second centrifugal fan outboard inlet and a second centrifugal fan inboard inlet, and a hood vent fan assembly motor which drives the first and second centrifugal fans. The first centrifugal fan delivers air along a first ventilation air flow path, the second centrifugal fan delivers air along a second ventilation air flow path, and the first centrifugal fan delivers air along a cooling air flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Youcheng Huang, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 12201692
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Lily Yang, Xiangxue Guo
  • Publication number: 20250014326
    Abstract: Methods, computer-program products and systems are provided to perform actions including: receiving an image and displaying the image using a graphical user interface; receiving at least one first image annotation provided by a user via the graphical user interface; producing a first segmented image using a deep learning model, wherein the deep learning model uses the digital pathology image and the at least one first image annotation; and displaying the first segmented image using the graphical user interface; receiving at least one second image annotation provided by the user via the graphical user interface; producing a second segmented image using the deep learning model, wherein the deep learning model uses the digital pathology image, the at least one first image annotation, and the at least one second image annotation; and displaying the second segmented image using the graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Qinle BA, Jim F. Martin, Satarupa Mukherjee, Xiangxue Wang, Mohammadhassan Izady Yazdanabadi
  • Publication number: 20250016895
    Abstract: A microwave hood system is provided. The microwave hood system includes a microwave oven enclosure defining a cooking cavity therein. A cooking component is positioned within the cooking cavity and configured to emit microwaves. The heating system defines a heating cavity therein, wherein the heating system is coupled to the microwave oven enclosure. A heating element is positioned in the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about 40° C. to about 80° C. when the heating element is in use. A broiler element is positioned within the heating cavity. The heating cavity reaches a temperature in a range from about hundred and 150° C. to about 300° C. when the broiler element is in use. A dual hood system is also coupled to the microwave hood system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 12177955
    Abstract: A ventilation system for an oven is provided. A side duct assembly includes a substantially vertical exit duct portion adjacent to an oven cavity wrapper defining an oven cavity of the oven, the substantially vertical exit duct portion having an air intake configured to receive a cavity air flow from an air intake along a side of a cavity wrapper. The side duct assembly further includes an angled duct portion defining an air passage angled upwards and towards a rear of the oven, the angled duct portion having an input end configured to receive the cavity air flow from the top of the substantially vertical exit duct portion and an output end configured to provide the cavity air flow into a mixing zone at the rear of the oven for mixing the cavity air flow with an electronics air flow from oven electronics into a combined air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ankur Garg, Dhiraj J. Gotekar, Ashish Sharadrao Kadam, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 12133317
    Abstract: A microwave includes an external enclosure having a top surface that defines a cooling air inlet and a cooling air outlet along a front edge thereof. An internal enclosure defines a cooking cavity within the external enclosure. A sidewall of the internal enclosure defines a first air passage, and a top wall of the internal enclosure defines a second air passage. A cooking component area is defined between the internal enclosure and the external enclosure adjacent the sidewall of the internal enclosure. A cooling fan is disposed within the cooking component area. The cooling fan is configured to direct air along a cooling air path from the cooling air inlet, through the cooking component area, through the cooking cavity, and to the cooling air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 12101865
    Abstract: A combined ventilation and microwave oven system includes an external enclosure with a top portion defining recirculation vent outlets, a cooling air outlet, and an outside vent outlet, side portions, and a bottom portion defining vent inlets. The vent inlets are in fluid communication with the recirculation vent outlets in a recirculation mode and the outside vent outlet in an outside vent mode. A cooling fan is disposed between the cooking cavity and the first side portion and is configured to direct air through the cooling air inlet and the cooling air outlet. A hood assembly is disposed within the external enclosure and includes at least one first hood fan disposed between the cooking cavity and the first side portion, and a second hood fan disposed between the cooking cavity and the second side portion to direct air through the vent inlets and through an interior of the external enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 12086985
    Abstract: A scoring functions is developed and used for identifying patients who might be responsive to a PD-1 axis directed therapy. The scoring functions are obtained by extracting features from multiplex-stained sections, selecting features that correlate with response to the therapy using a feature selection function, and fitting one or more of the selected features to a plurality of candidate scoring functions. A candidate scoring function showing the desired balance between predictive sensitivity and specificity may then selected for incorporation into a scoring system that includes at least an image analysis system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignees: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Inventors: Mehrnoush Khojasteh, Jim F. Martin, Lidija Pestic-Dragovich, Lei Tang, Xiangxue Wang, Wenjun Zhang, Robert Anders, Luis Diaz
  • Publication number: 20240294977
    Abstract: Reaction mixtures are provided having at least a first reactant and a second reactant that produce signals in response to excitation illumination. The signals produced by the reactants have peaks at the same wavelengths, but have distinct signal intensities. In some embodiments, the reactants are FRET-labeled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Xiangxu Kong, Gene Shen
  • Patent number: 11998622
    Abstract: Provided herein are dental compositions and methods for use in dental cementation applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: ZEST IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Xiangxu Chen, Matthew Marc Durban, Lingyan Julia Wang
  • Patent number: 11979967
    Abstract: A combined ventilation and microwave oven system includes an external enclosure with a top portion defining recirculation vent outlets, a cooling air inlet, a cooling air outlet, and an outside vent outlet, first and second side portions, and a bottom portion defining a vent inlet. The vent inlet is connected with the recirculation vent outlets and the outside vent outlet via airflow pathways. A hood assembly is disposed within the external enclosure and includes a first hood fan disposed between the cooking cavity and the first side portion and a second hood fan disposed between the cooking cavity and the second side portion. The hood assembly is configured to direct air through the vent inlet and through an interior of the external enclosure. A cooling fan is disposed between the cooking cavity and the second side portion to direct air through the cooling air inlet and the cooling air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 11950349
    Abstract: A combined ventilation and microwave oven system includes an external enclosure with a top portion defining recirculation vent outlets, a cooling air inlet, a cooling air outlet, and an outside vent outlet, first and second side portions, and a bottom portion defining a vent inlet. The vent inlet is connected with the recirculation vent outlets and the outside vent outlet via airflow pathways. A hood assembly is disposed within the external enclosure and includes a first hood fan disposed between the cooking cavity and the first side portion and a second hood fan disposed between the cooking cavity and the second side portion. The hood assembly is configured to direct air through the vent inlet and through an interior of the external enclosure. A cooling fan is disposed between the cooking cavity and the second side portion to direct air through the cooling air inlet and the cooling air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Owen (XunCai) Zhang, Michael A. Ledford, Stephen Zheng, Xiangxu Liu
  • Patent number: 11861836
    Abstract: The degree of differentiation of a cell in tissue is precisely determined. An estimating device (1) includes: a binarizing section (41) configured to generate binarized images from an image obtained by capturing an image of tissue; a Betti number calculating section (42) configured to calculate, for each binarized image, (i) the number of hole-shaped regions (b1) each surrounded by pixels of a first pixel value and each composed of pixels of a second pixel value, (ii) the number of connected regions each composed of the pixels of the first pixel value connected together, and (iii) a ratio (R) between (i) and (ii); a statistic calculating section (43) configured to calculate statistics of the calculated numbers (b1, b0) and ratio (R); and an estimating section (44) configured to feed input data including the calculated statistics to a trained estimating model to output the degree of differentiation of the cell in tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: APSAM Imaging Corp.
    Inventors: Kazuaki Nakane, Chaoyang Yan, Xiangxue Wang, Yao Fu, Haoda Lu, Xiangshan Fan, Michael D. Feldman, Anant Madabhushi, Jun Xu
  • Publication number: 20230416761
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Lily Yang, Xiangxue Guo