Patents by Inventor Yongchao Liang

Yongchao Liang 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: 20200062966
    Abstract: Water soluble polymeric dyes and polymeric tandem dyes are provided. The polymeric dyes include a water solvated light harvesting multichromophore having a conjugated segment of aryl or heteroaryl co-monomers including branched non-ionic water soluble groups (WSG) comprising two or more water soluble polymers. In some cases, the branched non-ionic water soluble groups (WSG) of the present disclosure are capable of imparting solubility in water in excess of 50 mg/mL to the multichromophore. The polymeric tandem dyes further include a signaling chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. Also provided are aggregation-resistant labelled specific binding members that include the subject water soluble polymeric dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Glenn P. Bartholomew, Yongchao Liang
  • Publication number: 20200048469
    Abstract: Polymeric tandem dyes are provided. The polymeric tandem dyes include a narrow emission fluorophore configured as a pendant acceptor in energy-receiving proximity to a donor water solvated light harvesting multichromophore. The narrow emission acceptor fluorophores of the present disclosure are capable of providing polymeric tandem dyes having a variety of narrow emission spectrums suitable for multiplexing. Also provided are compositions for multicolor fluorescent signal generation that include two or more polymeric tandem dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Glenn Bartholomew, Yongchao Liang, Lucy Xiumin Zhao
  • Patent number: 10533092
    Abstract: Water soluble polymeric dyes and polymeric tandem dyes are provided. The polymeric dyes include a water solvated light harvesting multichromophore having a conjugated segment of aryl or heteroaryl co-monomers including branched non-ionic water soluble groups (WSG) comprising two or more water soluble polymers. In some cases, the branched non-ionic water soluble groups (WSG) of the present disclosure are capable of imparting solubility in water in excess of 50 mg/mL to the multichromophore. The polymeric tandem dyes further include a signaling chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. Also provided are aggregation-resistant labelled specific binding members that include the subject water soluble polymeric dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Glenn P. Bartholomew, Yongchao Liang
  • Publication number: 20200002540
    Abstract: Water soluble light harvesting multichromophores having pendant chromophore groups are provided. The light harvesting multichromophore has a polymeric backbone including non-conjugated repeat units and a plurality of pendant donor chromophore groups linked to a non-conjugated repeat unit of the polymeric backbone. A pendant chromophore group can be a BODIPY group substituted with one or more water soluble groups. Polymeric tandem dyes based on the subject multichromophores are provided that further include an acceptor fluorophore linked to a non-conjugated repeat unit of the polymeric backbone and configured in energy-receiving proximity to a pendant donor chromophore group. Also provided are labelled specific binding members that include the subject polymeric tandem dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric tandem dyes find use are provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Glenn Bartholomew, Yongchao Liang, Brian Wall, David Moureau
  • Patent number: 10481161
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: SIRIGEN II LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Publication number: 20190346450
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Brent S. GAYLORD, Glenn P. BARTHOLOMEW, Russell A. BALDOCCHI, Janice W. HONG, William H. HUISMAN, Yongchao LIANG, Trung NGUYEN, Lan T. TRAN, Jean M. WHEELER, Adrian Charles Vernon PALMER, Frank Peter UCKERT
  • Patent number: 10458989
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SIRIGEN II LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Publication number: 20190293654
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Brent S. GAYLORD, Glenn P. BARTHOLOMEW, Russell A. BALDOCCHI, Janice W. HONG, William H. HUISMAN, Yongchao LIANG, Trung NGUYEN, Lan T. TRAN, Jean M. WHEELER, Adrian Charles Vernon PALMER, Frank Peter UCKERT
  • Patent number: 10365285
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Sirigen II Limited
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Publication number: 20190204328
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Publication number: 20190204329
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Publication number: 20190194467
    Abstract: Water solvated polymeric dyes having a deep ultraviolet excitation spectrum are provided. The subject polymeric dyes include a light harvesting multichromophore having conjugation-modifying repeat units incorporated into the polymer backbone to provide segments of ?-conjugated co-monomers having limited ?-conjugation between segments. Polymeric tandem dyes are also provided that further include a signaling chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. Also provided are labelled specific binding members that include the subject water solvated polymeric dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Yongchao Liang, Jonathan Hollinger, Brian Wall, David Moureau, Lucy Zhao, Glenn P. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20190170757
    Abstract: Water soluble light harvesting multichromophores that have an ultraviolet absorption maximum are provided. In some embodiments, the multichromophores include a conjugated segment including a fused 6-5-6 tricyclic co-monomer and a UV absorbance-modifying co-monomer. The multichromophores may include an acceptor chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. In some embodiments, a specific binding member is covalently linked to the multichromophore. Also provided are methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule using compositions including the light harvesting multichromophores. Kits and systems for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Yongchao Liang, Frank P. Uckert, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Barry E. Leonard, Brent S. Gaylord
  • Patent number: 10302648
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SIRIGEN II LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Patent number: 10288620
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: SIRIGEN II LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Patent number: 10228375
    Abstract: Water soluble light harvesting multichromophores that have an ultraviolet absorption maximum are provided. In some embodiments, the multichromophores include a conjugated segment including a fused 6-5-6 tricyclic co-monomer and a UV absorbance-modifying co-monomer. The multichromophores may include an acceptor chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. In some embodiments, a specific binding member is covalently linked to the multichromophore. Also provided are methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule using compositions including the light harvesting multichromophores. Kits and systems for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Yongchao Liang, Frank P. Uckert, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Barry E. Leonard, Brent S. Gaylord
  • Patent number: 10228174
    Abstract: Provided is a compressor over-load protection control method. The method includes that: the state of a compressor is detected (S101); it is judged whether the compressor is under over-load protection (S102); and when the compressor is under the over-load protection, fluorine shortage protection is shielded (S103). A compressor over-load protection control apparatus includes: a detection unit (10), configured to detect the state of a compressor; a judgement unit (20), configured to judge whether the compressor is under over-load protection; and a shielding unit (30), configured to shield fluorine shortage protection when the compressor is under the over-load protection. Through the method and apparatus, the problem in the relevant art that a fluorine shortage false alarm is easily triggered is solved, thereby achieving the effect of preventing the fluorine shortage false alarm when the compressor is under the over-load protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI
    Inventors: Wei Liu, Yongchao Liang, Peili Li, Ding Yu, Yuping Gao, Pengyu Chen, Yonghong Luo, Zuqing Chen, Qiyang Peng, Chun Wang, Jianqun Yang
  • Patent number: 10094838
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Sirigen II Limited
    Inventors: Brent S. Gaylord, Glenn P. Bartholomew, Russell A. Baldocchi, Janice W. Hong, William H. Huisman, Yongchao Liang, Trung Nguyen, Lan T. Tran, Jean M. Wheeler, Adrian Charles Vernon Palmer, Frank Peter Uckert
  • Patent number: 10030883
    Abstract: A method and a system for monitoring an abnormality at an air outlet of a dehumidifier. The method comprises: identifying whether there is a blockage abnormality at the air outlet of the dehumidifier; after a blockage abnormality has been identified, starting a high wind-level operation of the dehumidifier or controlling air deflectors of the dehumidifier to be reset; after the high wind-level operation has run for a set time period or after the air deflectors are reset, identifying whether the blockage abnormality has been eliminated; and after it has been identified that the blockage abnormality has not been eliminated, controlling the dehumidifier to stop running, and sending out a fault cue. The method and system disclosed can avoid influences on the operation, service life and reliability of the dehumidifier due to a long-term blockage at the air outlet of the dehumidifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI
    Inventors: Wei Liu, Yongchao Liang, Peili Li, Ding Yu, Yuping Gao, Pengyu Chen, Yonghong Luo, Zuqing Chen, Qiyang Peng, Chun Wang, Jianqun Yang
  • Publication number: 20180163054
    Abstract: Water soluble polymeric dyes and polymeric tandem dyes are provided. The polymeric dyes include a water solvated light harvesting multichromophore having a conjugated segment of aryl or heteroaryl co-monomers including branched non-ionic water soluble groups (WSG) comprising two or more water soluble polymers. In some cases, the branched non-ionic water soluble groups (WSG) of the present disclosure are capable of imparting solubility in water in excess of 50 mg/mL to the multichromophore. The polymeric tandem dyes further include a signaling chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. Also provided are aggregation-resistant labelled specific binding members that include the subject water soluble polymeric dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Glenn P. Bartholomew, Yongchao Liang