Michael W Chen

US Patent:

7268552, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

Jun 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/158302

Inventors:

Michael J. Chen - Downers Grove IL, US
Robert J. Klingler - Glenview IL, US
Jerome W. Rathke - Honer Glen IL, US
Marc ter Horst - Chapel Hill NC, US

Assignee:

United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy - Washington DC

International Classification:

G01V 3/00

US Classification:

324318, 324321, 324306, 324303

Abstract:

A Toroid Cavity Detector (TCD) is provided for implementing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies of chemical reactions under conditions of high pressures and temperatures. A toroid cavity contains an elongated central conductor extending within the toroid cavity. The toroid cavity and central conductor generate an RF magnetic field for NMR analysis. A flow-through capillary sample container is located within the toroid cavity adjacent to the central conductor to subject a sample material flowing through the capillary to a static magnetic field and to enable NMR spectra to be recorded of the material in the capillary under a temperature and high pressure environment.

US Patent:

20070288963, Dec 13, 2007

Filed:

Jun 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/451769

Inventors:

Ty O. Ahmad-Taylor - New York NY, US
Michael Chen - Wallingford PA, US

Assignee:

Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04N 7/10
G06F 13/00
H04N 7/025
G06F 3/00
H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 46, 725 34, 725 35

Abstract:

Method and system of recommending program without individually compiling subscribe profile information. The method and system being suitable for recommending television programs, movies, and any other media, including but not limited to advertisements and music.

US Patent:

20090287559, Nov 19, 2009

Filed:

Feb 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/322510

Inventors:

Michael Chen - Scarsdale NY, US
David Hom - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06F 3/01
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

705 1423, 705 1451, 705 27, 705 34, 715744, 715777

Abstract:

Electronic advertisements and other types of electronic information are distributed based on user profiles and in particular, collections of widgets. User profiles may be generated based on a combination of user searches for specific items or points of interest. Alternatively user interests may be determined by the customized tabs setup by said user for his own personal web portal. User entered information and information inferred or derived from user behavior and interaction patterns may be used to determine the type of directed advertisement to be targeted to a specific user. The use and collection of various widgets may also be recorded by a user profile to determine a user's preferences and interests. An advertisement may be distributed by segmenting a user population according to user profile information and one or more attributes of the advertisement. Users may further interact with the widgets in a variety of ways including specifying product request details such as make, model, price and color, requesting additional information about the advertised product or service and/or requesting communications with an advertiser without compromising their privacy. Thus, unnecessary surfing of the internet may be eliminated for updated information and internet commerce.

US Patent:

20100124676, May 20, 2010

Filed:

Nov 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/274446

Inventors:

John E. Meschter - New York NY, US
James K. Prueitt - Ballston Lake NY, US
Paul Bishop - Gansevoort NY, US
Robert Miller - Delmar NY, US
Karen Thatcher - East Berne NY, US
Bryan Grygus - Clifton Park NY, US
Michael Chen - Cambridge MA, US
Zhigang Qi - Schenectady NY, US

International Classification:

B01D 19/00
H01M 8/04

US Classification:

429 12, 95260, 95254, 96220

Abstract:

A system and method for managing gas bubbles in a liquid flow system are described. In particular, according to the system and method, novel techniques reduce a volume of cavities in the liquid flow system and limit a cross-sectional area of the liquid flow system to a maximum cross-sectional area of tolerably sized bubbles. In this manner, by reducing the cavity volumes and limiting cross-sectional areas, the formation of intolerably sized bubbles and the aggregation of tolerably sized bubbles into intolerably sized bubbles are each substantially prevented. Also, bubbles may be removed from the system to reduce the quantity of bubbles that are to be managed.

US Patent:

20100124678, May 20, 2010

Filed:

Nov 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/274567

Inventors:

John Meschter - New York NY, US
Bryan Grygus - Troy NY, US
Nagaraja K. Yaddanapudi - Tarrytown NY, US
Keith Brown - Clifton Park NY, US
James Prueitt - Ballston Lake NY, US
Karen Thatcher - East Berne NY, US
Michael Chen - Cambridge MA, US
George Allen - Middle Grove NY, US
Wenpeng Liu - Niskayuna NY, US
Zhigang Qi - Schenectady NY, US
Garrick D.S. Smith - Madison WI, US

Assignee:

MTI MICROFUEL CELLS, INC. - Albany NY

International Classification:

H01M 8/04
H01M 8/00

US Classification:

429 13, 429 25, 429 24

Abstract:

Fuel feed systems capable of providing substantially consistent flow of fuel to a fuel cell and also capable of tolerating varying pressures from a reservoir (also referred to as fuel supply or fuel cell cartridge) and the fuel cell while maintaining substantially consistent control flow to the fuel cell are disclosed.

US Patent:

20100124689, May 20, 2010

Filed:

Nov 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/274515

Inventors:

John Meschter - New York NY, US
Bryan Grygus - Troy NY, US
Nagaraja K. Yaddanapudi - Tarrytown NY, US
Keith Brown - Clifton Park NY, US
James Prueitt - Ballston Lake NY, US
Karen Thatcher - East Berne NY, US
Michael Chen - Cambridge MA, US
George Allen - Middle Grove NY, US
Wenpeng Liu - Niskayuna NY, US
Zhigang Qi - Schenectady NY, US
Garrick D. S. Smith - Madison WI, US

Assignee:

MTI MICROFUEL CELLS, INC. - Albany NY

International Classification:

H01M 2/14
B23P 21/00

US Classification:

429 38, 29469

Abstract:

A system-to-reservoir connector is disclosed in which a system-side-sub-connector and a reservoir-side-sub-connector provide for a fluid connection that is resilient to external forces, is substantially leak-proof upon insertion and retraction, and is orientation independent.

US Patent:

48618462, Aug 29, 1989

Filed:

Mar 22, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/714828

Inventors:

Kevin J. Cann - Belle Mead NJ
Michael W. Chen - Bridgewater NJ
Frederick J. Karol - Belle Mead NJ

Assignee:

Union Carbidae Corporation - Danbury CT

International Classification:

C08F 234
C08F21016

US Classification:

526 75

Abstract:

A process for producing copolymers of ethylene and butene-1 wherein the butene-1 comonomer is generated in situ within the polymerization reactor by a separately catalyzed ethylene dimerization reaction.

US Patent:

43860095, May 31, 1983

Filed:

Sep 24, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/305295

Inventors:

Harold M. Feder - Darien IL
Michael J. Chen - Darien IL

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy - Washington DC

International Classification:

B01J 3120

US Classification:

252428

Abstract:

A transition metal carbonyl and a tertiary amine are employed as a homogeneous catalytic system in methanol or a less volatile solvent to react methanol with carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas producing ethanol and carbon dioxide. The gas contains a high carbon monoxide to hydrogen ratio as is present in a typical gasifier product. The reaction has potential for anhydrous ethanol production as carbon dioxide rather than water is produced. Selected transition metal carbonyls include those of iron, rhodium ruthenium, manganese in combination with iron and possibly osmium. Selected amines include trimethylamine, N-Methylpyrrolidine, 2,4-diazabicyclooctane, dimethylneopentylamine, N-methylpiperidine and derivatives of N-methylpiperidine.