公开(公告)号：US20120086476A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US12925004

申请日：2010-10-12

Applicant: Perng-Fei Yuh ,  Pokang Wang ,  Lejan Pu ,  Minh Tran ,  Chao-Hung Chang

Inventor： Perng-Fei Yuh ,  Pokang Wang ,  Lejan Pu ,  Minh Tran ,  Chao-Hung Chang

IPC: H03K3/00

CPC classification number: G05F3/26 ,  G11C11/16 ,  G11C29/021 ,  G11C29/028

Abstract: Systems and methods for realizing current drivers without current or voltage feedback for devices that require accurate current drive with zero standby current has been disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention this current driver is applied for write circuits for MRAMs. A fast and accurate reference current is generated by diode voltage divided by resistor without any feedback. The diode current is not fed back from the reference current. The diode current is generated from a regulated voltage. Temperature compensation of the write current is inherently built in the diode current reference. Fine-tuning of the temperature coefficient is achieved by mixing poly and diffusion resistors. A switch inserted in the current driver can turn on the driver fast and without a need for standby current. Leading boost in the current driver can fast charge the large coupling capacitance of word and bit lines and speed up write timing.

公开(公告)号：US07758597B1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US10352655

申请日：2003-01-28

Applicant: Minh Tran ,  George White

Inventor： Minh Tran ,  George White

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0482 ,  A61B17/0625 ,  A61B2017/0472 ,  A61B2017/06052

Abstract: A suturing instrument and method for placing mattress stitches in soft tissues is described. An elongate shaft with a stationary jaw and a moveable jaw disposed at the distal end is coupled to a handle grip at the proximal end configured to manipulate the jaws into open and closed positions. The jaws are configured to allow for atraumatic grasping of soft tissues. The stationary jaw is comprised of a serrated face incorporating apertures through which needles attached to opposite ends of a single strand of suture material may be driven out into and through grasped tissue. The serrated upper jaw is configured with needle catch adapted to accept and capture the needles and suture. The handle is released to open the moveable jaw, the instrument may be withdrawn, trailing the suture, and leaving a mattress stitch in the grasped tissue.

Abstract translation: 描述了将软垫缝合放置在软组织中的缝合器具和方法。 具有固定夹爪和设置在远端处的可动夹爪的细长轴联接到近端处的把手柄部，其构造成将钳口操纵到打开和关闭位置。 钳口构造成允许软组织的无创抓取。 固定的颚由锯齿状的表面组成孔，通过这些孔，连接到单股缝线材料的相对端的针可以被驱出并穿过被抓取的组织。 锯齿状上颚配置有适于接收和捕获针和缝合线的针钩。 手柄被释放以打开可移动的颚，仪器可以被撤回，拖曳缝合线，并且在被抓取的组织中留下床垫针迹。

公开(公告)号：USD606654S1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-22

申请号：US29324622

申请日：2008-09-16

Applicant: Minh Tran ,  Bryce Way

Designer： Minh Tran ,  Bryce Way

公开(公告)号：US20090259641A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12101141

申请日：2008-04-10

Applicant: Andrey Balmin ,  Fatma Ozcan ,  Tam Minh Tran

Inventor： Andrey Balmin ,  Fatma Ozcan ,  Tam Minh Tran

IPC: G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30923

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for optimization of XPath expressions in a database management system configured to accept XML queries. Operations of the method include receiving an XQuery representation and partitioning XPath expressions within the XQuery representation into a plurality of XPath expression clusters. The XPath expression clusters may comprise one or more XPath expressions and those in each cluster may operate on a common document. Furthermore, the XPath expressions in each cluster are hierarchically related to each other such that branch nodes of the cluster are executable independent of nodes in other XPath expression clusters. The method also defines merging the one or more XPath expressions into one or more expression trees for each XPath expression cluster. The method generates one or more query execution plans from the one or more XPath expression blocks. The method includes, for each query execution plan, splitting each of the XPath expression blocks into one or more ordered fragments. The method determines a cardinality according to database statistics and an execution cost for each XPath expression block within each query execution plan. Finally, the method determines an aggregate cardinality for each query execution plan and an aggregate execution cost for each query execution plan. Therefore, an XQuery may be optimized at both the global XQuery and local XPath expression block level, improving performance and reducing overhead.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在被配置为接受XML查询的数据库管理系统中优化XPath表达式的装置，系统和方法。 该方法的操作包括接收XQuery表示并将XQuery表示内的XPath表达式分解成多个XPath表达式集群。 XPath表达式集群可以包括一个或多个XPath表达式，并且每个集群中的那些可以在公共文档上操作。 此外，每个集群中的XPath表达式彼此分层相关，使得集群的分支节点可执行为独立于其他XPath表达式集群中的节点。 该方法还定义将一个或多个XPath表达式合并到每个XPath表达式集群的一个或多个表达式树中。 该方法从一个或多个XPath表达式块生成一个或多个查询执行计划。 对于每个查询执行计划，该方法包括将每个XPath表达块分解成一个或多个有序的片段。 该方法根据数据库统计信息确定基数，并确定每个查询执行计划中每个XPath表达式块的执行成本。 最后，该方法确定每个查询执行计划的聚合基数以及每个查询执行计划的总执行成本。 因此，可以在全局XQuery和本地XPath表达式块级别优化XQuery，从而提高性能并减少开销。

公开(公告)号：US07475231B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11273691

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Thang Minh Tran

Inventor： Thang Minh Tran

IPC: G06F9/42

CPC classification number: G06F9/381 ,  G06F9/325 ,  G06F9/3806

Abstract: A system and a method to identify a conditional branch instruction having a program counter and a target address, and increment a loop count each time the program counter and the target address equal a stored program counter and a target address. The system and method additionally includes assignment of a start loop pointer and an end loop pointer, based on an offset, when the loop count is equal to a threshold value, and capturing instructions for a loop, as defined by the start loop pointer and the end loop pointer, in an instruction queue.

Abstract translation: 一种用于识别具有程序计数器和目标地址的条件转移指令的系统和方法，并且每当程序计数器和目标地址等于存储的程序计数器和目标地址时，增加循环计数。 该系统和方法还包括当循环计数等于阈值时基于偏移量分配起始循环指针和结束循环指针，以及捕获由起始循环指针和 结束循环指针，在指令队列中。

公开(公告)号：US20080185012A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11701491

申请日：2007-02-02

Applicant: Hai Minh Tran

Inventor： Hai Minh Tran

IPC: A45D29/05 ,  A45D29/20

CPC classification number: A45D29/007

Abstract: A fingernail polish removing device including a motor having an upwardly extending drive shaft. A drum is positioned above the motor and having an opening in the bottom thereof for receiving the drive shaft. A carriage is positioned within the drum and is secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith. A sponge is supported for rotation by the carriage. The sponge has a circular band positioned around the drive shaft and a plurality of teeth pointing inwardly from the circular band toward the drive shaft. A handrest is positioned atop the drive shaft for supporting the hand of a user while her fingernails are extended downwardly into the drum and are engaged with the teeth. A wiper is secured to the to the drum and has a wiper bar disposed between the circular band and the drive shaft for sequentially compressing the teeth as the sponge is rotated by the carriage so as to squeeze dirty cleaning solution from the sponge for collection in the bottom of the drum.

Abstract translation: 一种指甲抛光装置，包括具有向上延伸的驱动轴的马达。 鼓位于马达上方并且在其底部具有用于接收驱动轴的开口。 托架定位在滚筒内并固定到驱动轴上以与其一起旋转。 海绵被托架支撑以旋转。 海绵具有围绕驱动轴定位的圆形带和从圆形带向内朝向驱动轴的多个齿。 扶手位于驱动轴的顶部，用于支撑使用者的手，同时将指甲向下延伸到滚筒中并与牙齿啮合。 擦拭器固定到滚筒上，并且具有设置在圆形带和驱动轴之间的刮水条，用于当海绵由托架旋转时顺序地压缩齿，以便从海绵挤压脏的清洁溶液以收集在 鼓底部。

公开(公告)号：US20080096364A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11582442

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Erik Wilson ,  Minh-Van Ngo ,  Hieu Pham ,  Robert Huertas ,  Lu You ,  Hirokazu Tokuno ,  Alexander Nickel ,  Minh Tran

Inventor： Erik Wilson ,  Minh-Van Ngo ,  Hieu Pham ,  Robert Huertas ,  Lu You ,  Hirokazu Tokuno ,  Alexander Nickel ,  Minh Tran

IPC: H01L21/76

CPC classification number: H01L21/823468 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76837 ,  H01L21/823437

Abstract: Gap filling between features which are closely spaced is significantly improved by initially depositing a thin conformal layer followed by depositing a layer of gap filling dielectric material. Embodiments include depositing a thin conformal layer of silicon nitride or silicon oxide, as by atomic layer deposition or pulsed layer deposition, into the gap between adjacent gate electrode structures such that it flows into undercut regions of dielectric spacers on side surfaces of the gate electrode structures, and then depositing a layer of BPSG or P-HDP oxide on the thin conformal layer into the gap. Embodiments further include depositing the layers at a temperature less than 430° C., as by depositing a P-HDP oxide after depositing the conformal liner when the gate electrode structures include a layer of nickel silicide.

Abstract translation: 通过初始沉积薄的共形层，然后沉积一层间隙填充电介质材料，密切间隔的特征之间的间隙填充显着改善。 实施例包括通过原子层沉积或脉冲层沉积将氮化硅或氧化硅的薄保形层沉积到相邻栅电极结构之间的间隙中，使得其流到栅电极结构的侧表面上的电介质间隔物的底切区域 ，然后在薄的共形层上沉积一层BPSG或P-HDP氧化物到间隙中。 实施例还包括在低于430℃的温度下沉积层，如通过在栅极电极结构包括硅化镍层沉积保形衬垫之后沉积P-HDP氧化物。

公开(公告)号：US20070166586A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11617933

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Kevin Marchand ,  Nimesh Patel ,  Minh Tran

Inventor： Kevin Marchand ,  Nimesh Patel ,  Minh Tran

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04186 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/1009

Abstract: A passive-pumping liquid feed fuel cell system includes a cartridge module, a fuel delivery module, a fuel cell module and an exhaust module. In fuel delivery mode, a bladder in the cartridge module is passively pressurized by permeable gas separated from liquid fuel to a pressure greater than fuel cell pressure, and doses are delivered to the fuel cell by controlling a single fuel valve. In fuel return mode, unused liquid fuel is separated in the exhaust module while the fuel cell is operated in a temporary high load mode, thereby generating anode gas pressure greater than bladder pressure and transferring unused fuel back to the bladder. The returned fuel maintains bladder volume and internal pressure for ongoing fuel dosing. The system provides compact and efficient micro-dose operation of low power formic acid fuel cells, and is operable with highly concentrated stored fuel and resulting high energy capacity.

Abstract translation: 被动抽吸液体进料燃料电池系统包括盒模块，燃料输送模块，燃料电池模块和排气模块。 在燃料输送模式中，筒式模块中的气囊被从液体燃料分离的可渗透气体被动地加压到大于燃料电池压力的压力，并且通过控制单个燃料阀将剂量输送到燃料电池。 在燃料返回模式下，在燃料电池在临时高负载模式下操作时，未使用的液体燃料在排气模块中分离，从而产生大于膀胱压力的阳极气体压力并将未使用的燃料转移回膀胱。 返回的燃料保持膀胱体积和内部持续燃料剂量的压力。 该系统提供了低功率甲酸燃料电池的紧凑有效的微量剂量操作，并且可高效集中储存的燃料和产生高能量的容量操作。

公开(公告)号：US20060293710A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11375691

申请日：2006-03-13

Applicant: Seth Foerster ,  Norman Gordon ,  Francis Vijay ,  Minh Tran

Inventor： Seth Foerster ,  Norman Gordon ,  Francis Vijay ,  Minh Tran

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/0487 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/0417 ,  A61B2017/042 ,  A61B2017/0422 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61B2017/0496

Abstract: A knotless suture lock and bone anchor wherein a suture, looped through a tissue, is threaded through a plurality of body holes in the anchor to cinch the suture and tissue to the anchor without tying a suture knot on the tissue, and wherein the anchor is adapted for embedding in a bone. The tissue is secured to the anchor by suturing the tissue without a suture knot, fastening the standing leg portion of the suture on a suture leg-anchoring structure, and threading the working leg portion of the suture through the body holes. Pulling on the working leg portion of the suture tightens the suture on the body structure and cinches the loop without a suture knot on the tissue. The bone-embedding structure comprises a plurality of barbs adapted to resist pullout of the anchor from the bone.

Abstract translation: 无缝缝合锁和骨锚，其中通过组织环绕的缝合线穿过锚固体中的多个体孔，以将缝合线和组织束紧到锚固件上，而不将缝合线结在组织上，并且其中锚 适于嵌入骨骼。 通过缝合组织而不用缝合线将组织固定到锚固件，将缝合线的站立腿部部分紧固在缝合线腿锚定结构上，以及通过身体孔穿过缝合线的工作腿部。 拉动缝合线的工作腿部，将身体结构上的缝合线收紧，并且在组织上没有缝合线。 骨嵌入结构包括适于防止锚固体从骨头拔出的多个倒钩。

公开(公告)号：US07133897B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US09442693

申请日：1999-11-18

Applicant: Trung Minh Tran

Inventor： Trung Minh Tran

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q10/107 ,  H04L51/00

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for importing/attaching or exporting/detaching a file during a given e-mail operation. From a user's perspective, the method begins when the user elects to perform the import/attach or export/detach function with respect to a given file. If the file resides locally, the operation proceeds as usual by carrying out the function as if the file is on the local system and resides in a known place. If, however, the file does not reside locally, a panel or other user interface is displayed. Using this panel, the user may then attempt to log into a remote system on which the file is supported. Thus, for example, the user interface may require the user to enter a userid, password, hostname, or some combination thereof. If the user login is successful, the routine gets or puts the file (e.g., using an FTP operation) as required, preferably as a background process. Upon completion of the file transfer, the routine then automatically completes the import/attach or export/detach function as if the file is on the local system and resides in the known location.

Abstract translation: 在给定电子邮件操作期间导入/附加或导出/分离文件的计算机实现的方法。 从用户的角度来看，当用户选择执行相对于给定文件的导入/附加或导出/分离功能时，该方法开始。 如果文件驻留在本地，则通常执行该功能，如同该文件在本地系统上并驻留在已知位置一样，操作将继续进行。 但是，如果文件不在本地驻留，则会显示面板或其他用户界面。 使用此面板，用户可能会尝试登录支持该文件的远程系统。 因此，例如，用户界面可能要求用户输入用户名，密码，主机名或其某种组合。 如果用户登录成功，则例程根据需要获取或放置文件（例如，使用FTP操作），优选地作为后台进程。 完成文件传输后，例程会自动完成导入/附加或导出/分离功能，就像文件位于本地系统上并驻留在已知位置一样。