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1.

RECHARGEABLE ZINC-NITRATE/ETHANOL BATTERY

      
Application Number 18666870
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Fan, Zhanxi
  • Zhou, Jingwen
  • Xiong, Yuecheng

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a method for preparing ultra-thin RhCu nanostructures modified with M-TPP and applications thereof. By adjusting the feeding ratio of raw materials, the morphology, composition, purity, and size of RhCu M-tpp can be customized. The simplicity of operation and the robustness of reaction parameters contribute to high reproducibility of the target products. Furthermore, large-scale production is achievable by proportionally increasing the concentrations of metal ion precursors, reducing agents, and surfactants, demonstrating significant potential for industrial-scale production of molecule-modified ultra-thin RhCu nanostructures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/92 - Metals of platinum group
  • C01G 55/00 - Compounds of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, or platinum
  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
  • H01M 8/08 - Fuel cells with aqueous electrolytes
  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

2.

Negative Reactance Synthesizer

      
Application Number 18761351
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Tse, Chi Kong
  • Ding, Li

Abstract

The present invention provides a negative reactance synthesizer comprising: a DC power source; a first converter configured for shaping an input current under an AC input voltage that has a given peak value and converting a variable DC voltage to a fixed DC voltage; a second converter configured for converting the fixed DC voltage to a stack-up DC voltage being greater than the peak value of the AC input voltage and stacked on the AC input voltage to form the variable DC voltage; a first control circuitry configured to generate a first gate driver signal and a first complementary gate drive signal for controlling the first converter; and a second control circuitry configured to generate a second gate driver signal and a second complementary gate drive signal for controlling the second converter. The present invention provides a simple and low-cost solution to emulate a standalone negative reactance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 11/02 - Multiple-port networks
  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

3.

BASE STATION SLEEPING STRATEGY IN HETEROGENOUS CELLULAR NETWORKS BASED ON USER TRAFFIC PREDICTION

      
Application Number 18738730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-10
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Xinyu
  • Lyu, Bingchen
  • Guo, Chao
  • Xu, Jiahe
  • Zukerman, Moshe

Abstract

A BS sleeping strategy for a two-tier HeCN that consists of MaBS and MiBS. The approach involves strategically consolidating workloads distributed across the network onto fewer BSs. At the heart of the strategy is a Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BLSTM) neural network, which predicts future traffic for each user. The predicted traffic data informs the proposed BS sleeping strategy, which shifts user connections from under-utilized MiBSs to other BSs, subsequently powering down the idle MiBSs, while MaBSs remain always on. This strategy is executed with utmost consideration for maintaining service quality, ensuring that the switch does not degrade each user's Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio thresholds or traffic demand rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 28/086 - Load balancing or load distribution among access entities
  • H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
  • H04W 28/08 - Load balancing or load distribution

4.

NONLINEAR INERTIA-BASED VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18482518
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-06
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor Jing, Xingjian

Abstract

An anti-vibration system is provided that includes a first support structure including a first support member and a second support member coupled to the first support member at a first joint such that the first and second support members are each rotatable about the first joint. The first support member and the second support member cross over one another at the first joint. A third support member is coupled to the first and second support members and is rotatable about an axis extending through the first joint. A first weighted member is disposed at a first end portion of the third support member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 7/104 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using inertia effect the inertia member being resiliently mounted

5.

Surface-based 3D modelling techniques on touchscreen device with angle-adjustable touchscreen

      
Application Number 18483249
Grant Number 12271587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-09
First Publication Date 2025-04-08
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Liu, Can
  • Cassinelli, Alvaro
  • Dai, Chenyue

Abstract

One or more systems, methods and/or machine-readable mediums are described herein for allowing display and manipulation of surface-based 3D modelling on touchscreens being adjustable relative to one another. A method can comprise displaying, by a mobile device comprising a processor, a first part of virtual content via a first display screen portion of a pair of display screen portions and a second part of the virtual content via a second display screen portion of the pair of display screen portions. The first display screen portion and the second display screen portion are part of the mobile device and are pivotable relative to each other to define an angle between the first display screen portion and the second display screen portion. Displaying the first part of the virtual content comprises displaying a feature of the virtual content that is aligned along a first surface plane of the first display screen portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

6.

FABRICATION METHODS FOR 3D STRUCTURES BASED ON ROLLING-UP KIRIGAMI TECHNIQUES

      
Application Number 18480224
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Dong, Lixin
  • Wang, Kun
  • Hou, Chaojian
  • Wenqi, Zhang

Abstract

Fabrication methods are provided for transforming two-dimensional films into three-dimensional structures based on rolling-up kirigami techniques. In an example, a method includes forming a first layer of a first material on a portion of a substrate, forming a second layer of a second material on the first layer and a second portion of the substrate, and forming a third layer of a third material on a first portion of the second layer. A pattern is formed into the third layer when forming the third layer. The example method further includes transforming at least a portion of the third layer into a three-dimensional structure based in part on removing a second portion of the second layer and at least a portion of the first layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 14/58 - After-treatment
  • C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
  • C23C 14/14 - Metallic material, boron or silicon
  • C23C 14/30 - Vacuum evaporation by wave energy or particle radiation by electron bombardment
  • C23C 16/34 - Nitrides
  • C23C 16/513 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using plasma jets
  • C23C 16/56 - After-treatment
  • C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and

7.

CANTILEVER-BASED OPTO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND FABRICATION METHODS

      
Application Number 18480260
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Dong, Lixin
  • Hou, Chaojian
  • Wang, Kun
  • Wenqi, Zhang

Abstract

A system, multifunctional chip, and fabrication method thereof are provided. For example, a method for use in fabricating an opto-electromechanical system includes generating, from a film of a material and a substrate on which the film is disposed, a suspended portion of the film by removing a first portion of the substrate such that the film's first portion becomes the suspended portion and a second portion of the film is adjacent to a second portion of the substrate after removing the substrate's first portion. A two-dimensional nanomaterial is thereafter transferred onto a section of the suspended portion of the film via an all-dry process. A cantilever is thereafter generated from the film's suspended portion and extends from the film's second portion. The two-dimensional nanomaterial is disposed on the cantilever. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
  • H01J 37/26 - Electron or ion microscopesElectron- or ion-diffraction tubes

8.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF TREATING SPINAL CORD INJURIES

      
Application Number 18472200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor Liu, Aijia

Abstract

A method for treating spinal cord injuries involves the administration of a genetically modified neural progenitor cell (NPC). This genetically engineered NPC is designed to exhibit an enhanced sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling pathway. This method aims to provide a therapeutic strategy for addressing spinal cord injuries by leveraging the augmented SHH signaling pathway in the administered cells.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

Foam Concrete and Composition and Method of Forming Same

      
Application Number 18892670
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-23
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Lau, Denvid
  • Chen, Huaguo
  • Liang, Kaikang

Abstract

A foam concrete composition (28) is disclosed as including limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) (20), used engine oil (UEO) (14), a foaming agent (10), and water (12). A method of forming a foam concrete composition is disclosed as including mixing limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) (20), used engine oil (UEO) (14), a foaming agent (10) and water (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof by using foaming agents
  • C04B 18/18 - Waste materialsRefuse organic
  • C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
  • C04B 103/00 - Function or property of the active ingredients
  • C04B 103/40 - Surface-active agents Dispersants

10.

REINFORCEMENT-LEARNING-BASED NETWORK TRANSMISSION OF COMPRESSED GENOME SEQUENCE

      
Application Number 18291916
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-27
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Wang, Shiqi
  • Li, Xiaona
  • Sun, Zhenhao

Abstract

A framework that comprises a reinforcement-learning-based neural-network for compressing, and for transmitting the compressed genomes over a data network in repeated steps each of a plurality of species. The framework also takes data on inefficient transmission of compressed genome in the preceding step, and feeds this data forward to modify the selection of the compression parameter in the present step. The invention provides the possibility that the genome of any species may be compressed optimally and transmitted in optimal efficiency. That is, big genome sequence is neither over compressed, which takes a lot of processing time leading to delays, nor under compressed which will require more time to transmit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16B 50/50 - Compression of genetic data
  • G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
  • H03M 7/30 - CompressionExpansionSuppression of unnecessary data, e.g. redundancy reduction

11.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING ACUTE TOXICITY AND A SYSTEM USING SAID METHOD

      
Application Number 18431056
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-02
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Wenxiong
  • Xia, Yiteng

Abstract

A method for determining acute toxicity of an analyte includes the steps of: a) exposing a first fish cell culture to a first reference solution; b) incubating the first fish cell culture in step a) with a fluorescent probe; c) obtaining a first fluorescence parameter from the stained first fish cell culture; d) establishing a first linear regression relationship model between the first fluorescence parameter and viability of an animal model; and e) determining acute toxicity of the analyte by adopting the first linear regression relationship model. A system using the method for determining acute toxicity of an analyte is also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
  • G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence

12.

HIGH-VOLTAGE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WITH A WIDE ELECTROCHEMICAL WINDOW OF POLYMER ELECTROLYTES

      
Application Number 18468736
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-17
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhi, Chunyi
  • Hou, Yue

Abstract

The present invention relates to a PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte, comprising: a polymer matrix; a N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent; and a lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI). The PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte demonstrates an exceptional electrochemical window of up to 5.68 V, a significantly higher ionic conductivity of 1.91×10−3 S cm−1 at ambient temperature, and the PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte has a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than −38° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

13.

ULTRA-STRONG AND DUCTILE MULTIFUNCTIONAL TITANIUM ALLOY AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18463306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-08
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yang, Tao
  • Zhang, Jixun

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ultra-strong and ductile multifunctional titanium alloy made from two or more metal elements. The titanium alloy has a molecular formula of TiaZrbHfcNbdSne, a, b, c, d, and e represent atomic percentages of the metal elements, falling within the ranges of 45≤a≤55, 36≤b≤43, 3≤c≤6, 3.5≤d≤7.5, and 1.5≤e≤3. The titanium alloy exhibits an initial microstructure characterized by an equiaxed ultra-fine grain (UFG) structure, which is reinforced by hierarchical nanostructures formed during subsequent deformation. By synergistically amalgamating the benefits of superior mechanical performance, pseudoelasticity, and biocompatibility, the alloy is anticipated to emerge as a promising contender for advanced damping devices or shock absorbers within the aerospace and automotive sectors. Additionally, it can be employed as biocompatible implants, including stent grafts or guide wires, in medical applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 14/00 - Alloys based on titanium
  • C22C 30/04 - Alloys containing less than 50% by weight of each constituent containing tin or lead

14.

Robot Operable to Fly and Hop

      
Application Number 18465403
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-12
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Bai, Songnan
  • Chirarattananon, Pakpong
  • Ding, Runze

Abstract

There is provided a robot comprising an aerial unit, a passive leg mechanism operably coupled with the aerial unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to control operation of the aerial unit such that the robot is operable in, at least, a flight mode and a hopping mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64U 10/14 - Flying platforms with four distinct rotor axes, e.g. quadcopters
  • B64U 10/80 - UAVs characterised by their small size, e.g. micro air vehicles [MAV]
  • B64U 20/70 - Constructional aspects of the UAV body

15.

STRONG-YET-DUCTILE CHEMICALLY COMPLEX ALLOY OVER A WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18464190
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-08
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yang, Tao
  • Zhou, Yinghao

Abstract

The present invention relates to a strong-yet-ductile chemically complex alloy over a wide temperature range, including nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, aluminum, titanium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, and one or more infinitesimal elements. The strong-yet-ductile chemically complex alloy forms one or more multi-scale L12 particles within a grain interior and exhibits serrated grain boundaries via controlling a heat treatment process. The aluminum, titanium, tantalum and niobium facilitate the formation of the one or more multi-scale L12 particles, the tungsten and molybdenum enhances a strength of a FCC matrix of the chemically complex alloy, and the one or more infinitesimal elements improve a cohesive strength of the serrated grain boundaries. The present invention has the potential to pave the way for the creation of a range of CCAs exhibiting enhanced strength and ductility across a broad temperature spectrum, achieved by integrating high-density multiscale L12 particles and serrated grain boundaries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22F 1/10 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of nickel or cobalt or alloys based thereon
  • C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
  • C22C 19/05 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on nickel with chromium

16.

RSS-based Emergency Positioning Method and System

      
Application Number 18823730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-04
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • He, Jiajun
  • Xiong, Wenxin
  • So, Hing Cheung

Abstract

The present invention provides a received signal strength (RSS)-based emergency positioning method and system for locating a target user equipment (UE). The method comprises: broadcasting sidelink signals to request UEs from surroundings to transmit identification signals; identifying a target UE based on the plurality of identification signals; estimating, by the processor, a final RSS distance of the target UE with respect to the locator based on RSS values of received uplink signals; estimating an angle of arrival for the locator; and computing location of the targe UE based on the obtained RSS distance and the obtained angle of arrival. The present invention can locate the target position without the assistance of global positioning system (GPS) and macro base station (MBS), and achieve a better localization performance than the commercial MBS and GPS-based localization approaches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04W 76/50 - Connection management for emergency connections

17.

Biomimetic Thermal Regulating Fabric and Method for Constructing the Same

      
Application Number 18604516
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Xinge
  • Chow, Lung
  • Huang, Xingcan
  • Zhang, Qiang

Abstract

A biomimetic thermal regulating fabric (BTRF) imitating army and bivouacs and a method for constructing the same are provided. The BTRF comprises a plurality of yarns formed of textile fibres having a water-actuated crimp behaviour, wherein the plurality of yarns is knitted by means of transfer stitch to form an unsymmetrical fabric structure which has a positive water-actuated expansion rate along a first axis and a negative water-actuated expansion rate along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. Surfaces of the textile fibres are plasma-treated to have one or more hydrophilic functional groups. One or more colorimetric fabric sensors are incorporated to generate colours in response to one or more ambient environmental conditions or user physiological conditions respectively. The present invention has excellent scalability, biocompatibility, and great dynamic durability, and is advantageous for applications in athletic wear, outdoor wear, and medical textiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
  • D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials

18.

L-RNA APTAMERS, RECOMBINANT POLYNUCLEOTIDES, AND USES THEREOF IN TREATING ALZHEIMERS DISEASE

      
Application Number 18795168
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-05
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor Kwok, Chun Kit

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an L-RNA aptamer specific to 3′-untranslated region (3′-UTR) of amyloid precursor protein (APP) messenger RNA (mRNA). According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the L-RNA comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. Also disclosed herein are a recombinant polynucleotide derived from the L-RNA aptamer, and uses of the L-RNA aptamer in treating Alzheimer's disease (AD).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12P 19/34 - Polynucleotides, e.g. nucleic acids, oligoribonucleotides

19.

PIEZOCATALYST, PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIAL COMPRISING PIEZOCATALYST, MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND USES THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18825151
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-05
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Lee, Chun-Sing
  • Yao, Weifeng
  • Zhao, Qi
  • Sun, Yajun

Abstract

A piezocatalyst containing a nitrogen doped carbon skeleton derived from a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF), and a single-atom alkaline earth metal anchored on the nitrogen doped carbon skeleton, where the alkaline earth metal is selected from the group of beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), Strontium (Sr), and barium (Ba); the piezocatalyst includes an active cite formed with the single-atom alkaline earth metal and nitrogen atoms from the ZIF. A piezocatalytic material includes the piezocatalyst. Also provided herein is a method of manufacturing such a piezocatalyst/piezocatalytic material and an environmental remediation method employing such a piezocatalyst/piezocatalytic material.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

DATA ANALYTICS SYSTEM AND ITS OPERATION

      
Application Number 18449143
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-14
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Cong
  • Cai, Chengiun
  • Zang, Yichen

Abstract

A method for operating a data analytics system includes storing, at a first server system of the data analytics system, a first key associated with a data provider and/or storing, at a second server system of the data analytics system, a second key associated with the data provider. The first key and the second key are complementary keys generated using a secret sharing based cryptographic algorithm based on a policy arranged to control usage of data provided by the data provider. The first key and the second key are arranged to facilitate performing of a data analytics operation at the data analytics system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
  • H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols

21.

Electrolyte Additives and Rechargeable Batteries Comprising the Same

      
Application Number 18804619
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-14
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Yau Wai Denis
  • Duan, Qiaohui

Abstract

An electrolyte for a battery having a manganese-based cathode includes a metal/metalloid ion of the formula Mn+ where M indicates a metal/metalloid and wherein n is from about 2 to about 4. A battery having a manganese-based cathode includes the electrolyte as described; or wherein the electrolyte includes from about 0.05% (w/v) to about 10% (w/v); or from about 0.1% (w/v) to about 5% (w/v), metal/metalloid ion. A battery including the electrolyte and a method for improving performance of the battery are provided. A method for improving performance of a battery including a manganese-based cathode includes introducing a metal/metalloid ion of the formula Mn+ where M indicates a metal/metalloid and wherein n is from about 2 to about 4 into an electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/42 - Alloys based on zinc
  • H01M 4/50 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese

22.

IMAGE RECOVERY PROCESSOR UTILIZING FRAMEWORK FOR GENERATING SPARSITY REGULARIZERS FOR IMAGE RESTORATION

      
Application Number 18446444
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Zhiyong
  • So, Hing Cheung
  • Zoubir, Abdelhak M.

Abstract

An image restoration processor includes an image receiver, a matrix converter, a framework memory, a modifier, a matrix decomposer, and an image reconstructor. The image receiver receives one or more degraded images. The matrix converter reshapes image data of the one or more degraded images into one or more target matrices. The framework memory stores a framework for generating one or more sparsity-inducing regularizers. The modifier reads the framework memory and applies the framework to modify an M-estimator and accordingly output a hybrid M-estimator as well as the corresponding sparse regularizer. The matrix decomposer receives the one or more target matrices and the sparse regularizer and to apply the sparse regularizer to RPCA via decomposing one of the one or more target matrices into a sum of low-rank and sparse matrices. The image reconstructor integrates outcomes of decomposition from the matrix decomposer to form one or more recovered images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
  • G06V 10/771 - Feature selection, e.g. selecting representative features from a multi-dimensional feature space
  • G06V 10/776 - ValidationPerformance evaluation

23.

RECHARGEABLE AQUEOUS Zn||IS FLOW BATTERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18451132
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-17
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhi, Chunyi
  • Wei, Zhiquan
  • Liang, Guojin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rechargeable aqueous Zn∥IS flow battery system. The system includes a cathode side comprising an electrode material and a first storage tank providing a catholyte, wherein the catholyte comprises zinc iodide and a soluble starch, forming an electrolyte having aggregated colloidal nanoparticles; an anode side comprising the electrode material and a second storage tank providing an anolyte; and a separator positioned between the cathode and anode. The anolyte and the catholyte flow between the cathode and the anode by a peristaltic pump. The present invention provides a system to further exploit colloidal electrolyte chemistries for the LPPM-based flow battery systems towards power cost-effectiveness and high-temperature large-scale energy storage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells
  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
  • H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
  • H01M 8/0284 - Organic resinsOrganic polymers
  • H01M 8/08 - Fuel cells with aqueous electrolytes

24.

MATERIAL AND ITS USE IN TRIBOELECTRIC NANOGENERATOR

      
Application Number 18750593
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-21
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Bo, Xiangkun
  • Daoud, Walid A.
  • Li, Weilu
  • Zhao, Hong

Abstract

A material for triboelectric nanogenerator comprising a biomass-based material co-doped with a hygroscopic agent and a metal salt, wherein: the biomass-based material includes any one of a saccharide-based material; the hygroscopic agent includes any one of a polyol-based compound, a sulfone-based compound, a tetrahydropyran-based, or a isocyanate-based compound; and the metal salt includes any one of a monovalent metal salt, a divalent metal salt or a trivalent metal salt. Use of the material in a triboelectric nanogenerator is also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 1/28 - Alkyl ethers
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
  • H02N 1/04 - Friction generators

25.

PHENAZINE DERIVATIVE-BASED ALKALINE BATTERY

      
Application Number 18366641
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhi, Chunyi
  • Cui, Huilin
  • Zhu, Jiaxiong

Abstract

The present invention relates to a phenazine derivative-based alkaline battery, which includes an anode formed by a phenazine derivative having 1 to 4 side group substituents, a cathode, a separator placed between the cathode and the anode and an electrolyte disposed in a space between the cathode and the anode. The present invention not only investigates the impact of hydroxyl substituents on electrochemical potential and reaction kinetics but also paves the way for the development of stable anodes for alkaline-based batteries. The phenazine derivative-based alkaline battery of the present invention exhibits a reversible capacity of at least 170 mAh g−1 at 0.2 A g−1, a power density of at least 20 KW kg−1 at 10 A g−1, a, and a stable cyclability over 9000 cycles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 6/04 - Cells with aqueous electrolyte
  • C07D 241/46 - Phenazines
  • H01M 4/32 - Nickel oxide or hydroxide electrodes
  • H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials

26.

WIDE-BAND PHOTODETECTORS USING THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS

      
Application Number 18366643
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Ho, Johnny Chung Yin
  • Zhang, Yuxuan
  • Meng, You

Abstract

Visible and infrared radiation photothermoelectric effect photodetectors are provided. The photodetectors are formed on substrates having a low thermal diffusivity of less than 0.05 mm2/sec. A thermoelectric metal chalcogenide film is formed on the low thermal diffusivity substrate. At least two symmetric electrodes are formed on the thermoelectric metal chalcogenide film such that the thermoelectric metal chalcogenide film forms a channel between the electrodes. The photodetector has a responsivity of at least approximately 65 V W−1 for 1550 nm illumination and a response time less than approximately ˜60 ms. The photodetector photoresponse is tunable via manipulation of local illumination. Examples of photodetectors use Bi2Se3, Bi2Te3, and SnSe2 on flexible polymeric substrates. By using large-area thermoelectric films with a photothermal detection mechanism, and modulating responsivity via thermal coupling, photodetector arrays for wearable electronics and integrated optoelectronic circuits may be created.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/14 - Electrical features thereof
  • H10N 10/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • H10N 10/852 - Thermoelectric active materials comprising inorganic compositions comprising tellurium, selenium or sulfur

27.

POINT CLOUD GEOMETRY COMPRESSION

      
Application Number 18363169
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-01
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Wu, Xinju
  • Wang, Shiqi

Abstract

A method for learning-based point cloud geometry compression includes: given a source point cloud, regressing an aligned mesh that is driven by a set of parameters from a deformable template mesh, quantizing the set of parameters into a parameter bitstream, generating an aligned point cloud from the quantized parameters by mesh manipulation and mesh-to-point-cloud conversion, extracting features from both the source point cloud and the aligned point cloud based on sparse tensors including coordinates and features, the coordinates being encoded into a coordinate bitstream, warping the features of the aligned point cloud onto the coordinates of the source point cloud, obtaining residual features through feature subtraction, processing the residual features using an entropy model into a residual feature bitstream, and obtaining a reconstructed point cloud by processing the parameter bitstream, the coordinate bitstream and the residual feature bitstream.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

Facilitating Encoding of Video Data Using Neural Network

      
Application Number 18364821
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-03
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Mao, Yunhao
  • Wang, Shiqi

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for facilitating encoding of video data. The method includes performing an operation to determine prediction residuals associated with a unit of the video data, and, processing, using a neural network arrangement, the prediction residuals associated with the unit of the video data to determine model parameters associated with a rate-distortion model for the unit of the video data. The model parameters are arranged to facilitate encoding of at least the unit of the video data. The method can be applied to multiple ones of such unit of the video data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/149 - Data rate or code amount at the encoder output by estimating the code amount by means of a model, e.g. mathematical model or statistical model
  • H04N 19/159 - Prediction type, e.g. intra-frame, inter-frame or bidirectional frame prediction
  • H04N 19/169 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding

29.

HYDRATION-RESPONSIVE SHAPE-MEMORY KERATIN COMPOSITE FIBERS AND FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18770691
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Hu, Jinlian
  • Xu, Xiaoyun

Abstract

Hydration-responsive shape-memory keratin composite fibers are provided. These fibers have a keratin network structure formed by keratin α-helices bonded by disulfide bonds. Incorporated within the structure are cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which provide hydrogen bonds and stabilize the α-helix structure, introducing a hydration-responsive switch. Specifically, the CNCs are configured to arrange and connect the keratin α-helices, aligning their coil axis along the fiber axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/01 - Non-adhesive bandages or dressings
  • A61L 15/28 - Polysaccharides or their derivatives
  • A61L 15/32 - Proteins, polypeptidesDegradation products or derivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, collagen, fibrin, gelatin
  • A61L 15/42 - Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties
  • D01D 5/06 - Wet spinning methods
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D01F 4/00 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of proteinsManufacture thereof
  • D01F 11/02 - Chemical after-treatment of man-made filaments or the like during manufacture of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, or proteins
  • F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like

30.

TRAINING AND/OR OPERATING GRAPH NEURAL NETWORK BASED RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18358314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Luo, Sichun
  • Song, Linqi

Abstract

A method for training a graph neural network based recommendation system. The method includes receiving and processing a dataset to generate graph representation data. The dataset includes user data associated with users, item data associated with items, and user-item interaction data associated with interactions between users and items. Some items have less user-item interactions than some other items. The graph representation data includes data associated with user nodes, data associated with item nodes, and data associated with user-item interaction edges. Some item nodes have less user-item interaction edges than some other item nodes. The method further includes processing the graph representation data to obtain modified graph representation data, which can facilitate learning or determining of representations of at least some of the item nodes with less user-item interactions. The method further includes training the graph neural network based recommendation system based at least partly on the modified graph representation data.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING NOBLE METAL-SEMICONDUCTOR HETEROSTRUCTURES AND PHOTOCATALYTIC SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PHOTOCATALYTIC CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND MICROPLASTIC INTO CARBON MONOXIDE

      
Application Number 18355417
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • Zhai, Li
  • Li, Zijian
  • Yang, Hua

Abstract

A method for synthesizing noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures includes the following steps S1 to S6. Step S1: noble metal seeds are formed. Step S2: at least one metal precursors including a first metal and a first solvent are mixed in a first reactor chamber, so as to obtain a first solution comprising a first mixture. Step S3: the first solution is heated with a first heating process, so as to obtain a transparent solution. Step S4: the noble metal seeds, the transparent solution, and a second solvent are mixed, so as to obtain a second solution. Step S5: the second solution is heated with a second heating process to grow a semiconductor structure containing the first metal on the noble metal seeds, thereby forming the noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures therein. Also, a photocatalytic system including the aforesaid noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/267 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, elements provided for in two or more of the groups , , , , in different semiconductor regions
  • B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 37/04 - Mixing
  • B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
  • H01L 29/04 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure, e.g. polycrystalline, cubic or particular orientation of crystalline planes
  • H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions

32.

HYDROCHROMIC HALIDE PEROVSKITE, ITS PREPARATION AND USE THE SAME

      
Application Number 18356646
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Feng
  • Chen, Jiangkun

Abstract

A hydrochromic halide perovskite includes a CsxTbyFz halide perovskite doped with a lanthanide ion dopant, which is capable of water-induced reversible phase transformation between pristine state and wet state, and exhibits reversible change in optical emission under ultraviolet excitation. A printable pattern comprising a film of the hydrochromic halide perovskite and a method for preparing the hydrochromic halide perovskite are also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 11/66 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing germanium, tin or lead
  • C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials

33.

CARBON-DOPED ALLOY STEEL WITH SUPER ROOM-TEMPERATURE DUCTILITY AND ITS PREPARATION PROCESS

      
Application Number 18353102
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yang, Tao
  • Li, Qian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a carbon-doped alloy steel with super room-temperature ductility, the carbon-doped alloy steel includes a chemical composition including 10-30 wt. % of nickel (Ni), 0.01-5 wt. % of silicon (Si), 0.01-2 wt. % of carbon (C), and 60-90 wt. % of iron (Fe). Different from traditional super-plastic alloys that could only obtain superplasticity at high homologous temperatures, the present invention introduces a super-ductile steel that exhibits a giant uniform elongation of over 100% at room temperature. Meanwhile, different from deformation softening in super-plastic alloys, super-ductile steels show an exceptional work-hardening capability, enabling them to obtain enough strength for application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/08 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing nickel
  • C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese

34.

AQUEOUS ZN||NO2 ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number 18346852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-04
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhi, Chunyi
  • Ma, Longtao

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell based on an aqueous Zn∥NO2 system with a nano-NiO catalyst deposited as gas diffusion cathode, a metallic Zn foil as anode and a ZnCl2 aqueous solution as electrolyte. Importantly, the electrolyte can efficiently capture NO2, then convert it to NO2 and eventually to the value-added NH3, while simultaneously producing electric power. The obtained electrochemical cell exhibits bifunctional activity and stability (>100 h) towards reversible NO2 reduction and evolution reactions. A high cell-level energy density of 553.2 Wh·kg−1cell/1589.6 Wh·L−1cell from pouch cells (2.4 Ah) has been achieved. As an additional green feature, the produced NO2− by the Zn∥NO2 cell is subsequently converted to NH3 by a self-power mechanism, thereby servicing multiple key conversion steps in the nitrogen cycle all within a single device, paving the way to scalable, highly integrated solutions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
  • C25B 1/27 - Ammonia
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material

35.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND ITS PREPARATION

      
Application Number 18347319
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-05
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Du, Yuwei
  • Tso, Chi Yan
  • Liu, Sai
  • Ho, Tsz Chung

Abstract

A composite material including an optically transparent substrate; a thermochromic layer such as the one including a halide perovskite-based compound provided on the substrate; and a protective layer provided on the thermochromic layer; wherein the optically transparent substrate includes a wood-based material impregnated with a first polymer. A method for preparing the composite material is also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 5/06 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain multicolour or other optical effects
  • B05D 7/06 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wood
  • B27K 3/15 - Impregnating involving polymerisation
  • C09D 5/26 - Thermosensitive paints
  • C09D 5/29 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for multicolour effects
  • C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
  • C09D 7/41 - Organic pigmentsOrganic dyes
  • C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
  • C09D 15/00 - Woodstains
  • C09D 133/12 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methyl methacrylate

36.

PAINTING ANTENNA AND ANTENNA-INTEGRATED ARTICLE

      
Application Number 18735575
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-06
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wong, Hang
  • Ng, Ling Chi
  • So, Kwok Kan
  • Lo, King Tung

Abstract

An antenna attachable to an article includes: (i) a radiation element, (ii) a ground plane opposing the radiation element, and (iii) a dielectric member disposed between the radiation element and the ground plane, separating the radiation element from the ground plane, at least part of a surface of the radiation element being coated with an electrically conductive ink that enables decorative design, such that the antenna is configured to be camouflaged against a surface of the article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 1/48 - Earthing meansEarth screensCounterpoises

37.

MACHINE LEARNING WITH NEURAL NETWORKS FOR REDUCING BACTERIAL SEQUENCE CONTAMINATION IN PHAGE GENOME CONSTRUCTIONS

      
Application Number 18762693
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Li, Shuaicheng
  • Wang, Ruohan
  • Pan, Guangze

Abstract

A machine learning (ML) based system with neural networks for reducing bacterial sequence contamination in constructing a phage genome utilizing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data is present. The system includes a phage NGS dataset and includes a NGS reads screener to filter out low-quality reads. An NGS integrator is employed to pre-assemble the filtered reads into contigs. The contigs are then classified using a contig classifier including an autoencoder based on a gapped pattern graph convolutional network (GP-GCN) to identify their origin phage genome so as to minimize a bacterial sequence contamination in the NGS dataset. A graph generator creates a copy-number-aware bipartite conjugate graph from the classified contigs. A phage sequence assembler analyses the graph for assembling the contigs into a potential phage sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16B 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for sequence analysis involving nucleotides or amino acids
  • G16B 40/20 - Supervised data analysis
  • G16B 45/00 - ICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related data visualisation, e.g. displaying of maps or networks

38.

Method for fabricating an aromatic polymer and a polymer fabricated according thereto

      
Application Number 18337743
Grant Number 12258668
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Qichun
  • Wang, Xiang

Abstract

A method for fabricating a chemical composition containing an aromatic polymer, including the steps of: providing an anodic region and a cathodic region; providing an arene precursor; providing an electrochemical potential between the anodic region and the cathodic region; reacting the arene precursor via the electrochemical potential to form the composition, which further includes the step of conducting a cathodic reaction. A chemical composition containing an aromatic polymer prepared according to the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 3/03 - Acyclic or carbocyclic hydrocarbons
  • C08G 61/10 - Macromolecular compounds containing only carbon atoms in the main chain of the macromolecule, e.g. polyxylylenes only aromatic carbon atoms, e.g. polyphenylenes
  • C25B 3/29 - Coupling reactions

39.

CRYPTOSYSTEM WITH UTILIZING SPLIT-RADIX DISCRETE GALOIS TRANSFORMATION

      
Application Number 18337391
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-19
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Li, Guangyan
  • Mao, Gaoyu
  • Cheung, Ray Chak Chung
  • Lam, Alan Hiu Fung

Abstract

A cryptosystem processor includes a twiddle factor memory, a SRDGT BFU, and a SPN. The twiddle factor memory has ZETA ports. The at least one SRDGT BFU has six input ports and four output ports and switchable among operation in DGT/IDGT/CWM mode, in which two of the input ports electrically communicate with the ZETA ports, respectively. The SRDGT BFU is configured to read and write two data points when working under the DGT/IDGT mode and is configured to read and write four data points when working under the CWM mode. The SPN electrically communicates with the SRDGT BFU and has at least one dual-port BRAM serving as memory cache configured to store polynomial, in which the SPN is configured to support the required number of data points reading or writing per cycle in the DGT/IDGT/CWM mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems

40.

4H/FCC HETEROPHASE PLATINUM BASED NANOMATERIAL ON NANOROD FOR ELECTROCATALYTIC ALCOHOL OXIDATION

      
Application Number 18338379
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-21
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • He, Zhen
  • Liao, Lingwen

Abstract

A heterogeneous catalyst for alcohol oxidation reaction of an anode reaction in direct alcohol fuel cells is provided. The catalyst includes at least one Pt-based nanoisland deposited on an Au nanorod by using a synthesis process to form 4H/face-centered cubic (fcc) heterophase. The synthesis process include steps as follows: mixing a material A selected from platinum(II) bis(acetylacetonate), vanadium(III) acetylacetonate, and titanium oxide acetylacetonate with a solvent B selected from oleylamine and 1-octadecene to form a first mixture; adding a dispersion of C 4H/fcc Au nanorods into the first mixture to form a second mixture, in which ratio of A to B is in a range from 0.5 to 2, and a ratio of A to C is in a range from 2 to 6; heating the second mixture; and recovering a 4H/fcc Pt-based heterostructure with Au from the second mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/92 - Metals of platinum group
  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
  • H01M 8/1011 - Direct alcohol fuel cells [DAFC], e.g. direct methanol fuel cells [DMFC]

41.

MEDICAL IMAGE COMPRESSION AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION

      
Application Number 18338801
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-21
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Liu, Xiangrui
  • Wang, Meng
  • Wang, Shiqi

Abstract

A method for compressing three-dimensional (3D) medical image. The method includes obtaining image data of a 3D medical image, performing a data conversion operation to convert the image data of the 3D medical image into video data of a sequence of frames each corresponding to a respective 2D image, and performing a video encoding operation to encode the video data of the sequence of frames to obtain encoded content data. The encoded content data can be used for reconstructing the 3D medical image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 9/00 - Image coding
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

42.

LARGE-AREA AND FREESTANDING METAL-BASED NANOMEMBRANE ELECTROCATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

      
Application Number 18741839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-13
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yang, Yong
  • Gao, Xiang
  • Teng, Yun
  • Park, Minhyuk

Abstract

An easy-to-implement method has been developed to create ultrathin Pt nanomembranes, which catalyse the HER at a cost significantly lower than commercial Pt/C and comparable to non-noble metal electrocatalysts. These Pt nanomembranes consist of highly distorted Pt nanocrystals and exhibit a heterogeneous elastic strain field, a characteristic rarely seen in conventional crystals. This unique feature results in significantly higher electrocatalytic efficiency compared to various forms of Pt electrocatalysts, including Pt/C, Pt foils, and numerous Pt single-atom or single-cluster catalysts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 11/037 - Electrodes made of particles
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 11/056 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the substrate or carrier material consisting of textile or non-woven fabric
  • C25B 11/065 - Carbon
  • C25B 11/081 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the element being a noble metal
  • H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes
  • H01M 8/1018 - Polymeric electrolyte materials

43.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LEARNED VIDEO COMPRESSION

      
Application Number 18338731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-21
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Guo, Haifeng
  • Wang, Shiqi
  • Ye, Dongjie

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method for learned video compression, which includes processing a current frame (xt) and previously decoded frame ({circumflex over (x)}t−1) of a video data using a motion estimation model to estimate a motion vector (vt) for every pixel, compressing the motion vector (vt) and reconstructing the motion vector (vt) to a reconstructed motion vector ({circumflex over (v)}t), applying an enhanced context mining (ECM) model to obtain enhanced context ({umlaut over (C)}E) from the reconstructed motion vector ({circumflex over (v)}t) and previously decoded frame feature (x̆t−1), compressing the current frame (xt) with the assistance of the enhanced context ({umlaut over (C)}E) to obtain a reconstructed frame ({circumflex over (x)}t′), and providing the reconstructed frame ({circumflex over (x)}t′) to a post-enhancement backend network to obtain a high-resolution frame ({circumflex over (x)}t).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/42 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals characterised by implementation details or hardware specially adapted for video compression or decompression, e.g. dedicated software implementation
  • H04N 19/12 - Selection from among a plurality of transforms or standards, e.g. selection between discrete cosine transform [DCT] and sub-band transform or selection between H.263 and H.264
  • H04N 19/139 - Analysis of motion vectors, e.g. their magnitude, direction, variance or reliability
  • H04N 19/172 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a picture, frame or field
  • H04N 19/176 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a block, e.g. a macroblock
  • H04N 19/60 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding
  • H04N 19/85 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using pre-processing or post-processing specially adapted for video compression

44.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSING AND/OR RECONSTRUCTING MEDICAL IMAGE

      
Application Number 18625551
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-03
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Liu, Xiangrui
  • Wang, Shiqi

Abstract

A method for compressing a 3D medical image includes the steps of receiving a 3D medical image, partitioning the 3D medical image into a plurality of first slices, encoding the plurality of the first slices by a lossy codec into first bitstreams, decoding the first bitstreams by the lossy codec to obtain a plurality of second slices, computing a plurality of residues by comparing the plurality of the first slices and the plurality of the second slices, encoding the plurality of the residues by a lossless codec to obtain a plurality of encoded residues, and outputting the first bitstreams and the plurality of the encoded residues as compressed image data. Each residue corresponds to one of the first slices and its corresponding second slice. Experimental results on prevailing 3D medical image datasets demonstrate that the proposed method achieves promising compression performance and outperforms state-of-the-art methods.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • H04N 19/105 - Selection of the reference unit for prediction within a chosen coding or prediction mode, e.g. adaptive choice of position and number of pixels used for prediction
  • H04N 19/12 - Selection from among a plurality of transforms or standards, e.g. selection between discrete cosine transform [DCT] and sub-band transform or selection between H.263 and H.264
  • H04N 19/174 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a slice, e.g. a line of blocks or a group of blocks

45.

METHODS FOR IMPROVING HEALTH OF FISH, USE OF ZINC OXIDE PARTICLES FOR THE PREPARATION OF FISH FEED, METHODS FOR PREPARING FISH FEED FOR FISH, AND FISH FEED THEREOF

      
Application Number 18329944
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Wenxiong
  • Ma, Shuoli

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a method of improving health of fish. The method has a step of feeding the fish with a fish feed, wherein the fish feed in its dried state has 60-93.35 mg/kg of zinc oxide (ZnO) particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23K 20/20 - Inorganic substances, e.g. oligo-elements
  • A23K 50/80 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for aquatic animals, e.g. fish, crustaceans or molluscs

46.

PHOTOVOLTAICS PANEL, PHOTOVOLTAICS SYSTEM AND EVAPORATING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18667109
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-17
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wu, Wei
  • Li, Fuxiang

Abstract

A photovoltaics (PV) panel includes a PV module (102, 202) with a front face (102a, 202a) for exposure to sunlight and absorbing solar energy for conversion to electric energy and a back face opposite to the front face, and an evaporator (104, 204, 312) engaged with the back face of the PV module, an upper end (106, 206) of the evaporator being in close proximity to or in contact with a water source for absorbing the water by capillary action, the evaporator being of a structure allowing the water to move through, and the PV module being in a heat-transferrable relationship with the water moving through the evaporator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02S 40/42 - Cooling means
  • F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups

47.

TACTILE SENSOR, TOUCH DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TACTILE SENSOR

      
Application Number 18736519
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Hu, Jinlian
  • Zhi, Chuanwei
  • Shi, Shuo

Abstract

A tactile sensor comprising flexible electrodes and triboelectric layers is provided. The first triboelectric layer is disposed on the first flexible electrode. The second triboelectric layer is disposed on the second flexible electrode. The first and second triboelectric layers cover a same area. The first and second triboelectric layers are located between the first and second flexible electrodes. The second triboelectric layer keeps a distance from the first triboelectric layer when no external force is applied. The first triboelectric layer comprises MXene and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The first triboelectric layer and the second triboelectric layer have different triboelectric properties and form a triboelectric nanogenerator. A touch device comprising the tactile sensor and a manufacturing method of the tactile sensor are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 1/00 - Measuring force or stress, in general
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • H02N 1/04 - Friction generators

48.

PROTOTYPING APPLICATIONS OF SPATIALLY AWARE SMART OBJECTS USING AUGMENTED REALITY

      
Application Number 18335559
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-15
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Fu, Hongbo
  • Ye, Hui
  • Xiao, Chufeng

Abstract

One or more devices, systems, methods and/or non-transitory, machine-readable mediums are described herein for prototyping applications of spatially aware smart objects using augmented reality (AR). In an embodiment, a system can comprise a memory that stores computer-executable components, and a processor that executes the computer-executable components stored in the memory. The computer-executable components comprise a spatial detection component that determines and tracks spatial positions and orientations of one or more objects in association with moving the one or more objects within a real-world environment, and an interface component comprising a visual programming user interface that facilitates prototyping spatial events and corresponding effects associated with the moving of one or more objects based on the relative spatial positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/34 - Graphical or visual programming
  • G06F 11/36 - Prevention of errors by analysis, debugging or testing of software

49.

Backbone-engineered highly efficient polymer hole transporting materials, inverted perovskite solar cells made therefrom, and manufacturing methods therefor

      
Application Number 18336314
Grant Number 12245495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Grant Date 2025-03-04
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Zonglong
  • Wu, Xin
  • Sun, Xianglang

Abstract

The invention develops a novel hole-transporting material (HTM), PTAA-P1 and PTAA-P2 via the backbone engineering strategy to modulate wettability and promote anchoring. The HTM properties can be effectively modified by varying the linkage sites of incorporated pyridine units. The 3,5-linked PTAA-P1 particularly demonstrates a more regulated molecular configuration for interacting with perovskites, forming a highly crystalline perovskite film with uniform back contact and reduced defect density. The invention also develops the perovskite solar cell including the novel HTM with remarkable PCE efficiency and stability for small-area and large-area solar cells. The invention also develops the method for fabricating the perovskite solar cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10K 85/10 - Organic polymers or oligomers
  • H10K 30/86 - Layers having high hole mobility, e.g. hole-transporting layers or electron-blocking layers
  • H10K 71/12 - Deposition of organic active material using liquid deposition, e.g. spin coating
  • H10K 77/10 - Substrates, e.g. flexible substrates
  • H10K 30/50 - Photovoltaic [PV] devices
  • H10K 30/85 - Layers having high electron mobility, e.g. electron-transporting layers or hole-blocking layers

50.

Absorption Carnot battery

      
Application Number 18389833
Grant Number 12168944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-12-17
Grant Date 2024-12-17
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wu, Wei
  • Sui, Yunren
  • Lin, Haosheng
  • Ding, Zhixiong

Abstract

The present invention provides an absorption-desorption based Carnot battery designed to achieve a high-efficiency, large-density, and low-loss conversion battery system for power-heat-power purpose. Based on the rational operating strategies, the current Carnot battery system design demonstrates outstanding energy storage density and round-trip efficiency, while the self-discharging loss is minimal even after prolonged standby time. The battery system of the present invention also enables further designs with flexibility in adopting different operating modes for versatile functions to provide electricity, heating, and cooling.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01K 3/12 - Plants characterised by the use of steam or heat accumulators, or intermediate steam heaters, therein having two or more accumulators
  • F01K 3/00 - Plants characterised by the use of steam or heat accumulators, or intermediate steam heaters, therein

51.

MICRONEEDLE, MICRONEEDLE PATCH, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number 18735676
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Xu, Chenjie
  • Hu, Tianli

Abstract

A microneedle includes a base and a tip distal from the base, the microneedle being formed with an anisotropic porous composition including a plurality of channels extending in a substantially uniform direction through the microneedle from a base surface towards an outer surface defined by the tip, and the plurality of channels being adapted to enable flow of a fluid therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the bodyPercutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
  • A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • B29C 35/16 - Cooling
  • B29C 39/00 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor
  • B29C 39/02 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C 39/38 - Heating or cooling
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
  • B29K 105/20 - Inserts
  • B29K 705/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

52.

TRAINING AND OPERATING NEURAL NETWORK BASED RANKING MODEL

      
Application Number 18330541
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Luo, Sichun
  • Song, Linqi

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for training a neural network based ranking model includes performing a training data augmentation operation on a set of training data to generate a set of synthesized training data, and training a neural network based ranking model using the set of training data and the set of synthesized training data. The set of training data includes, for each of a plurality of queries, respective query-document data and respective relevance judgement data. The query-document data for a query includes data associated with a plurality of query-documents pairs for the query. The relevance judgement data for a query includes one or more sets of user feedback data associated with the query. The set of training data has an imbalanced training data distribution and the set of synthesized training data is arranged for use to reduce training data distribution imbalance of the set of training data.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION FOR THE SAME

      
Application Number 18330714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Liu, Sai
  • Tso, Chi Yan

Abstract

A composite material comprising a first layer of thermochromic perovskite; a second layer of antireflection material including an organic or inorganic polymer deposited on the first layer; and a third layer of hydrophobic material deposited on the second layer. A method for preparing the composite material is also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 17/42 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating of an organic material and at least one non-metal coating
  • C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
  • C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
  • C09D 5/26 - Thermosensitive paints
  • C09D 5/29 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for multicolour effects
  • C09D 183/16 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing silicon, with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon onlyCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers in which all the silicon atoms are connected by linkages other than oxygen atoms
  • C09K 9/02 - Organic tenebrescent materials

54.

COMPACT AND BROADBAND DOHERTY POWER AMPLIFIER

      
Application Number 18203323
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Chan, Wing Shing
  • Zhou, Liheng
  • Zhou, Xinyu

Abstract

A Doherty power amplifier that includes an input, an output, a main power amplification device connected between the input and the output; and an auxiliary power amplification device connected between the input and the output. The auxiliary power amplification device is arranged in parallel with the main power amplification device. The Doherty power amplifier further includes a first dual-mode impedance transformer connected between the main power amplification device and the output, and a second dual-mode impedance transformer between the auxiliary power amplification device and the output. The first and second dual-mode ITs each is adapted to convert an input impedance of a corresponding one of the main and auxiliary power amplification devices to a load impedance at the output, at two frequencies simultaneously.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
  • H03F 1/42 - Modifications of amplifiers to extend the bandwidth
  • H03F 1/56 - Modifications of input or output impedances, not otherwise provided for
  • H03F 3/21 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers with semiconductor devices only

55.

OPTICAL FIBER BASED OPTICAL RADIATION MODULATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18325403
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Lidai
  • Chen, Jiangbo

Abstract

An optical radiation modulation device that includes two or more optical fibers arranged optically in parallel, a first coupler coupled with the optical fibers, and a second coupler coupled with the optical fibers. The first coupler is operable to receive a single-wavelength optical radiation and to provide or distribute the single-wavelength optical radiation to the optical fibers. The second coupler is operable to receive optical radiations outputted by the optical fibers. The optical fibers include, at least: a first optical fiber operable to modulate the single-wavelength optical radiation provided or distributed to the first optical fiber to generate a multi-wavelength optical radiation for output to the second coupler; and a second optical fiber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01S 3/30 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range using scattering effects, e.g. stimulated Brillouin or Raman effects
  • G01N 29/24 - Probes

56.

Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells and Fabrication thereof

      
Application Number 18203394
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Zonglong
  • Gao, Danpeng
  • Li, Bo

Abstract

An ammonium acetate selected from the group of pentylammonium acetate, phenylethylammonium acetate, 2-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl) ethan-1-amine acetate, butanammonium acetate, hexylammonium acetate, octylammonium acetate, phenylbutanammonium acetate, and any combination thereof, is used to modify a perovskite layer in a perovskite solar cell. A perovskite solar cell includes a perovskite layer and an interface modification layer that is in contact with the perovskite layer and includes at least one ammonium acetate provided herein. A method of preparing the inverted perovskite solar cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10K 30/50 - Photovoltaic [PV] devices
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 9/20 - Light-sensitive devices
  • H10K 85/50 - Organic perovskitesHybrid organic-inorganic perovskites [HOIP], e.g. CH3NH3PbI3

57.

PLATINUM-BASED PHOTOINITIATOR AND PHOTOCROSSLINKER, THEIR USE FOR ADDUCT FORMATION

      
Application Number 18326243
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-31
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Guangyu
  • Xu, Jiaqian

Abstract

A platinum-based adduct including a substrate to which a photolyzed active platinum species is attached, of the photolyzed platinum active species is generated from a platinum(IV) complex having a structure of Formula (Ia. A method of preparing the platinum-based adduct. An antibacterial platinum-based adduct. Uses of the platinum(IV) complex as a photoinitiator for hydrogelation, and as a photocrosslinker for hydrogelation or protein labeling are also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

QUANTUM META-DEVICE FOR ULTRASENSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METROLOGY

      
Application Number 18490929
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-20
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Fan, Yubin
  • Chen, Mu Ku
  • Tsai, Din Ping

Abstract

Displacement measurement systems, measurement methods and EUV lithography machines for quantum meta-structure elements are disclosed, which include: an entangled state light source generator, a meta-device, a collimating lens, a polarizing beam splitter, and a computing section. Left-rotation photon and the right-rotation photon are projected to the polarizing beam splitter, and the correlation between output ports of two polarizing beam splitters is counted for reading to measure the displacement of the meta-device element. The displacement of the meta-structure element is measured in a manner that realizes the correlation between the left-rotation photons and the right-rotation photons.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
  • G01J 1/16 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value using electric radiation detectors
  • G02F 1/35 - Non-linear optics

59.

DIRECT SYNTHESIS OF IMPROVED SUPERHYDROPHOBIC CARBON NITRIDE CO-PRODUCTS, AND IMPROVED SUPERHYDROPPBIC CARBON NITRIDE CO-PRODUCTS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18321845
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-23
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Ly, Thuc Hue
  • Thi, Quoc Huy
  • Man, Ping

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a method of direct synthesis of co-products of at a first co-product and a second co-product. The first co-product is superhydrophilic carbon nitride thin film and the second co-product is superhydrophilic carbon nitride powder. The method has a step of using a guanidine carbonate salt as a precursor material. The present invention is also concerned with carbon nitride co-products. The carbon nitride co-products has a first co-product of superhydrophilic carbon nitride thin film and a second co-product of superhydrophilic carbon nitride powder. The superhydrophilic carbon nitride thin film has chemical formula of CNx, wherein x is 0.86-1.04, and the superhydrophilic carbon nitride powder has a chemical formula of g-C3N4.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01B 21/06 - Binary compounds of nitrogen with metals, with silicon, or with boron
  • B01J 27/24 - Nitrogen compounds
  • B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties

60.

Dielectric Antennas for Integrated Sensing and Communication

      
Application Number 18317209
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-15
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wong, Hang
  • Sun, Wenjian

Abstract

A dielectric antenna that includes a substrate layer, a ground layer on top of the substrate layer, and a dielectric body on top of the ground layer. The dielectric body has an elongated shape. The dielectric antenna further contains an electric wall structure on a top of the dielectric body for cutting links among higher-order modes of the dielectric antenna. The invention aims to investigate novel antenna solutions for integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 1/48 - Earthing meansEarth screensCounterpoises

61.

METHODS OF GENERATING A LUBRICATION INTERFACE, METHODS OF ENHANCHING LUBRICATION OF MOVING PARTS AND LUBRICANTS

      
Application Number 18317962
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Ly, Thuc Hue
  • Thi, Quoc Huy

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a method of generating a lubrication interface. The method has the steps of a) providing a target substrate and a growth substrate adjacent the target substrate with a confinement space defined therebetween, b) allowing a predetermined amount of water onto a surface of the target substrate in the confinement space thus forming a water layer, c) adding a predetermined amount of a sample of a molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) layer on the water layer thus allowing the water in the water layer to bind with the surface of the molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) layer, d) cooling down the target substrate to cryogenic temperature so as to freeze the water layer thus forming a molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) ice layer on the target substrate, and e) detaching the growth substrate from the molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) ice layer thus leaving the molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) ice layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10M 103/06 - Metal compounds
  • C10M 173/02 - Lubricating compositions containing more than 10% water not containing mineral or fatty oils
  • C10M 177/00 - Special methods of preparation of lubricating compositionsChemical modification by after-treatment of components or of the whole of a lubricating composition, not covered by other classes

62.

QUALITY-BASED PROCESSING OF VIDEO

      
Application Number 18650638
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-30
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwong, Sam Tak Wu
  • Mao, Yunhao
  • Wang, Shiqi

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method for processing a video. The computer-implemented method includes: (a) determining a target frame-level quality required for a frame of the video to be encoded, the determining of the target frame-level quality is based on, at least, a rate-quantization (R-Q) model that relates bit-rate and quantization step size and a quality-quantization model that relates quality measure and the quantization step size; and (b) determining one or more coding parameters for encoding the frame based on the determined target frame-level quality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/146 - Data rate or code amount at the encoder output
  • H04N 19/172 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a picture, frame or field

63.

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING OR AFFECTING SMELL

      
Application Number 18320495
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Xinge
  • Liu, Yiming
  • Jiao, Yanli
  • Park, Wooyoung

Abstract

A wearable electronic device for providing or affecting smell. The wearable electronic device includes one or more odor manipulation units and a control circuit arrangement operably coupled with the one or more odor manipulation units for operating the one or more odor manipulation units. Each of the one or more odor manipulation units is respectively operable to provide or affect smell perceivable by a user of the wearable electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

Method for synthesizing 2H/1T′ TMD heterophase junctions and a device based on the same

      
Application Number 18320991
Grant Number 12152301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-21
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • Wang, Yongji
  • Zhai, Wei

Abstract

2 to promote the performance of electronic devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
  • C23C 16/52 - Controlling or regulating the coating process

65.

GRAPHENE OXIDE-BASED FLUORESCENT SENSOR FOR BIOMOLECULAR DETECTION

      
Application Number 18632333
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-11
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Lo, Pik Kwan Peggy
  • Li, Pan
  • Liu, Ling Sum
  • Wang, Fei
  • Leung, Hoi Man

Abstract

The present invention provides a stable and reliable biosensor (GO-TNA) composed of chemically modified TNA capture probes onto graphene oxide (GO) for detecting and imaging of target nucleic acids in vitro and in vivo, discriminating single nucleobase mismatch and monitoring target miRNA dynamic changes. The TNA capture probes in the invention brings significant improvement by 1000 times in the detection limit when compared to TNA probes itself. This detection platform is facile and cost-effective to prepare, which are critical advantages for real-time analysis, and thus brings new opportunities in the field of disease diagnosis for rapid and accurate detecting and imaging of a variety of disease-related nucleic acid molecules at the in vivo level. Apart from healthcare, they may also lead to potential applications in the areas of environmental analysis and food safety through detection of pesticides, antibiotics, or even foodborne pathogenic agents.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
  • C12Q 1/6818 - Hybridisation assays characterised by the detection means involving interaction of two or more labels, e.g. resonant energy transfer

66.

TRANSCORNEAL STIMULATOR FOR TREATING BRAIN DISEASES

      
Application Number 18621152
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner
  • City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
  • The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Chan, Lai Hang Leanne
  • Lim, Lee Wei
  • Yu, Wing Shan
  • Agadagba, Stephen Kugbere

Abstract

A transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES) apparatus for treating brain diseases is provided. The apparatus includes an eye-contacting interface with at least one active electrode, an inactive reference electrode, and a current source. Both the active and reference electrodes are electrically connected to the current source, facilitating transcorneal electrical stimulation for various applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61N 1/04 - Electrodes

67.

MICRONEEDLE PATCH AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF

      
Application Number 18660303
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-10
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Xu, Chenjie
  • Yu, Jinming
  • Zhao, Yayi

Abstract

A microneedle patch includes a substrate and a plurality of microneedles disposed on the substrate, each of the plurality of microneedles including: (i) one or more polymers dissolvable in human skin layer, (ii) a plurality of lipid nanoparticles, and (iii) a nucleic acid drug encapsulated by the plurality of lipid nanoparticles; each of the plurality of microneedles being defined with a tip end portion that enables dermal penetration, and the microneedle patch being adapted to be stored at room temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the bodyPercutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
  • A61L 31/12 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material
  • A61L 31/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances

68.

RADIATOR FOR PROVIDING TERAHERTZ ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

      
Application Number 18313677
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Gao, Liang
  • Chan, Chi Hou

Abstract

A radiator for providing terahertz electromagnetic radiation. The radiator includes multiple transistor-based oscillators each operable to generate third harmonic power. The radiator also includes a patch antenna operably coupled with the transistor-based oscillators for providing terahertz electromagnetic radiation based on the third harmonic power generated by the transistor-based oscillators.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella
  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
  • H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems

69.

Portable virtual taste generator

      
Application Number 18398206
Grant Number 12141338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
First Publication Date 2024-11-12
Grant Date 2024-11-12
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Xinge
  • Liu, Yiming
  • Park, Wooyoung

Abstract

The present invention provides a virtual taste generator comprising: a virtual taste interface including: a housing having taste generation channels orthogonally extending through the housing from a top surface to a bottom surface; conductive tastable gels accommodated in the plurality taste generation channels respectively; each having a top end exposed on the top surface of the housing and a bottom end exposed on the bottom surface of the housing; a control system including: switches respectively connected to conductive tastable gels and configured for conducting or blocking electrical currents flowing through the conductive tastable gels respectively; and a controller connected to the switches and configured to generate electrical signals for turning on or off the switches respectively; and wherein each conductive tastable gel is embedded with one or more tastable ion electrophoresis tastable chemical agent and controllably to produce a specific taste through ion electrophoresis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H02M 3/157 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control

70.

MICROFLUIDIC CHIP SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC SEPARATION OF LIVE SPERM AND SUBSEQUENT FORMATION OF SINGLE-SPERM-ENCAPSULATED MICROHYDROGELS

      
Application Number 18646757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner
  • City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China)
Inventor
  • Xiao, Xianjin
  • Yang, Mengsu
  • Zhou, Xiaoyu
  • Mu, Yaoqin
  • Wang, Yuan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a Biochemical-Level Automatic-screening Smart droplet-TO-micro-hydrogels chip (BLASTO-chip) system for sperm selection. The BLASTO-chip technology advances sperm selection from the primitive morphology level to a more sophisticated biochemical level, and it will not only provide a powerful tool to patients who have fertility problems but also work as a platform for further development of more advanced sperm selection technologies. The present invention also provides a method for improving the success rate of in vitro fertilization in a patient with asthenospermia.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler
  • C12M 1/36 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology including condition or time responsive control, e.g. automatically controlled fermentors
  • C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
  • C12N 5/076 - Sperm cellsSpermatogonia

71.

Method of Forming an Alkaline-Earth Metal Selenide and/or Sulfide Compound

      
Application Number 18299906
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Feng
  • Wang, Yanze

Abstract

A method of forming an alkaline-earth metal selenide and/or sulfide compound is disclosed as including reacting a carbonate of an alkaline-earth metal with zinc selenide (ZnSe) and/or zinc sulfide (ZnS) in a mixture atmosphere of hydrogen gas (H2) (10 vol. %) and nitrogen gas (N2) at a temperature between about 1,100° C. and about 1,400° C. for not more than about 1 hour.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 11/88 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing selenium, tellurium or unspecified chalcogen elements
  • C01B 19/04 - Binary compounds
  • C01G 9/08 - Sulfides
  • C09K 11/58 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing copper, silver or gold

72.

MULTI-COMPONENT HIGH ENTROPY ALLOY WITH NANOSCALE ATOMIC SELF-ORDERING STRUCTURE AND PREPARATION METHODS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18616224
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yang, Tao
  • Ju, Jiang

Abstract

The present invention uses additive manufacturing technology to develop a new L12 reinforced multi-component high entropy alloy, which has high density and excellent strength and ductility mechanical properties. The selective laser melting process employed in crafting these multi-component high entropy alloys renders them safer, more cost-effective, and significantly reduces processing time, thus positioning them as highly competitive offerings within the market.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 30/00 - Alloys containing less than 50% by weight of each constituent
  • B22F 9/10 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material by casting, e.g. through sieves or in water, by atomising or spraying using centrifugal force
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy

73.

ANTENNA AND METHOD OF MAKING ANTENNA PART

      
Application Number 18193141
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Leung, Kwok Wa
  • Yang, Chen

Abstract

An antenna includes a plurality of antenna elements each respectively operable as a radiator of electromagnetic waves and a decoupler arrangement configured to prevent or reduce mutual coupling of the plurality of antenna elements when one or more of the plurality of antenna elements are operated as radiator.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

HIGH CAPACITY, HIGH ENERGY DENSITY AND HIGH POWER REVERSIBLE Li-Cl2 BATTERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18193640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-31
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhi, Chunyi
  • Li, Pei
  • Li, Xinliang

Abstract

The present invention provides a high capacity, high energy density and high power reversible Li—Cl2 battery system. The battery system includes a halogen-based cathode, an anode, a separator placed between the halogen-based cathode and the anode, and an organic electrolyte disposed in a space between the halogen-based cathode and the anode. The halogen-based cathode includes at least one interhalogen compound statically adsorbed to a porous host electrode. The reversible Li—Cl2 battery system can deliver a capacity of at least 200 mAh g−1, an energy density in a range of 750-1100 Wh kg−1, and a power density in a range of 1400-4500 Wh kg−1 within a current density of 425 to 1250 mA g−1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 50/417 - Polyolefins
  • H01M 50/457 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising three or more layers

75.

Method for Synthesizing High-Entropy Alloy (HEA) Nanostructures

      
Application Number 18617664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-27
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • Li, Zijian
  • Zhang, An
  • Zhai, Li

Abstract

A method for synthesizing high-entropy alloy (HEA) nanostructures, each having a HEA shell uniformly grown on a nanocore, is provided. The method comprises: mixing nanostructure seeds, a plurality of metal precursors, one or more reducing agents and a surfactant in a solvent to form a first mixture; subjecting the first mixture to ultrasonication under an ultrasonication temperature; degassing the first mixture upon heating at a degassing temperature under vacuum with magnetic stirring; purging the first mixture with an inert gas; and keeping the first mixture at a growth temperature for a growth time to form the HEA nanostructures. The provided method is a low-temperature, facile, general, wet-chemical, seeded epitaxial growth method which can synthesize a library of unconventional-phase HEA nanostructures, e.g., 4H-Au@HEA nanowires and 2H/fcc-Au@HEA nanosheets with 5-10 components by using 4H-Au NWs and 2H/fcc-Au NSs as seeds respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 11/089 - Alloys
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded

76.

VIBRATION SUPPRESSION SPLIT HANDLE STRUCTURES FOR HIGH-VIBRATION HANDHELD

      
Application Number 18124904
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor Jing, Xingjian

Abstract

Vibration suppression handle structures for high-vibration handheld machines (e.g., jackhammers) are provided that offer improved vibration suppression. The handle structures of examples include two handles that are rotatably connected to X-shaped structures for vibration suppression. For instance, one side of each of the first and second handles is rotatably connected to one of the X-shaped structures, and the other side of each of the first and second handles is rotatably connected to the second X-shaped structure. The X-shaped structures of examples are adjustable in size and stiffness and thus can be adapted for different sized or shaped handheld machines. Jackhammers are further provided that include the vibration suppression handle structures.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

CATALYST, ITS PREPARATION AND ITS USE IN AMMONIA SYNTHESIS

      
Application Number 18187912
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Ho, Johnny Chung Yin
  • Chen, Dong
  • Zhang, Shaoce

Abstract

A catalyst in ammonia synthesis includes a first layer of metal monochalcogenide-based material; a second layer of metal monochalcogenide-based material stacked with and is spaced from the first layer of metal monochalcogenide-based material by a first distance; wherein the metal monochalcogenide-based material includes SnS. A method of preparing the catalyst and an electrochemical ammonia synthesizing device making use of the catalyst thereof are also addressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
  • B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
  • C25B 1/27 - Ammonia
  • C25B 9/17 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof

78.

Vibration suppression bar handle structures for high-vibration handheld machines

      
Application Number 18188066
Grant Number 12109673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Grant Date 2024-10-08
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor Jing, Xingjian

Abstract

Vibration suppression handle structures for high-vibration handheld machines (e.g., jackhammers, hydraulic breakers, hammer drills, soil compactors, etc.) are provided that offer improved vibration suppression. The provided handle structures include a handle that is connected to vibration suppression systems that include an arrangement of support members and resilient members for improved vibration suppression over typical high-vibration handled machines while remaining a compact design. A portion of the support members are arranged as X-shaped support structures. In at least some embodiments, the handle structures include a system by which to adjust a stiffness, and therefore vibration suppression, of the vibration suppression systems. Jackhammers are further provided that include the provided vibration suppression handle structures.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING MULTIPLEX RNA EXPRESSION

      
Application Number 18245599
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-28
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zheng, Zongli
  • Lu, Chenyu

Abstract

A method of measuring RNA expression level of a target sequence in a sample is performed by simultaneously enriching the target sequence and corresponding RNA and calculating a RNA-to-DNA ratio of the same target sequence. A method of treating cancer includes the step of using the method of measuring RNA expression level of a target sequence. A kit includes components for performing the method of measuring RNA expression level of a target sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6869 - Methods for sequencing
  • C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
  • C12Q 1/686 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]

80.

IC PACKAGE WITH NANOTWINNING-ASSISTED STRUCTURALLY STABLE COPPER STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18435979
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-07
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Feng, Shien-Ping
  • Chung, Chih-Chun
  • Cherng, Sheng-Jye
  • Mu, Kaiyu

Abstract

The present invention introduces a composite copper (Cu) structure that combines fine grains and nanotwins, providing structural stability and effective resistance to surface damage even after extended periods. This offers a promising solution for achieving finer Redistribution Layer (RDL) in advanced packaging technologies, with a longer electromigration lifetime compared to regular coarse-grain lines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/532 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body characterised by the materials
  • H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
  • H01L 21/768 - Applying interconnections to be used for carrying current between separate components within a device
  • H01L 23/528 - Layout of the interconnection structure

81.

CATALYST CHANNELS WITH ANISOTROPIC STRUCTURES BY 3-D PRINTING

      
Application Number 18183156
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Ho, Johnny Chung Yin
  • Bu, Xiuming

Abstract

A three-dimensional non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysis electrode structure is provided. The electrode structure includes one or more layers of fused and approximately aligned elongated electrocatalyst nanoparticles that include a non-noble metal alloy or non-noble metal compound. Anisotropic nanochannels are positioned between the fused and approximately aligned elongated electrocatalyst nanoparticles that are configured to transfer generated gas bubbles therethrough. The elongated electrocatalyst nanoparticles may be nanorods that may have a diameter of approximately 20 to 50 nanometers and a length of approximately 80 to 300 nanometers. The anisotropic nanochannels may have a channel width of approximately 50-150 nanometers. The non-noble metal may be one or more of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, molybdenum, or tungsten. The one or more layers of fused and approximately aligned elongated electrocatalyst nanoparticles may be 3-D printed elongated electrocatalyst nanoparticles, and each layer has a thickness of approximately 50 to 200 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/17 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof
  • C25B 9/65 - Means for supplying currentElectrode connectionsElectric inter-cell connections
  • C25B 11/037 - Electrodes made of particles

82.

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO CODING

      
Application Number 18183279
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wang, Shiqi
  • Chen, Jiancong

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for processing a video includes: (a) determining, based on one or more rate-distortion models and number of bits for a frame of the video, coding parameters for processing the frame, the coding parameters comprising a rescale parameter r and a video compression model λ, and (b) processing the frame based on the rescale parameter r and the video compression model λ determined in (a) to form at least part of a bitstream of the video.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/59 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding involving spatial sub-sampling or interpolation, e.g. alteration of picture size or resolution
  • H04N 19/124 - Quantisation
  • H04N 19/154 - Measured or subjectively estimated visual quality after decoding, e.g. measurement of distortion
  • H04N 19/172 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a picture, frame or field

83.

METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING AMORPHOUS NOBLE METAL-CRYSTALLINE SEMINCONDUCTOR/METAL HETEROPHASE NANOPARTICLES

      
Application Number 18184688
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-16
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • Zhai, Li
  • Huang, Biao

Abstract

A robust and general method is provided to synthesize noble metal-based amorphous-crystalline heterophase nanoparticles, each having an amorphous noble metal core and a crystalline semiconductor/metal shell or a Janus structure with an amorphous noble metal domain and a crystalline metal domain attached side by side with the amorphous noble metal domain (i.e., snowman-like structure). The as-synthesized heterophase nanoparticles not only exhibit superior activities in diverse catalytic reactions but also show unexpected high stability, which could be used as ideal templates for the seeded growth of other nanostructures, thus show tremendous potential in different applications including electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. With efficiently separated photo-induced electron and photo-induced holes, superior catalytic performance of amorphous nanomaterials, efficient solar energy conversion ability of crystalline semiconductors, as well as the synergistic effect between them, the controlled construction of amorphous noble metal-crystalline semiconductor heterostructures can be a promising route to development of high-performance catalysts towards photocatalytic reactions.

IPC Classes  ?

84.

APTAMER-PEPTIDE CONJUGATES

      
Application Number 18593510
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-01
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Kwok, Chun Kit
  • Zhang, Kun

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an aptamer-peptide conjugate comprising a penetrating moiety and an L-form ribonucleic acid (L-RNA) aptamer linked thereto. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the L-RNA aptamer has an alkyne group linked to its 5′ end, and the penetrating moiety comprises a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP), a modified amino acid residue, and a first linker linking the modified amino acid residue to the CPP, in which the side chain of the modified amino acid residue has an azide group, so that the L-RNA aptamer is linked to the penetrating moiety via Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides
  • C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith

85.

PORTABLE CONDENSATION-FREE TEMPERATURE-ADJUSTABLE RADIANT COOLING BOARD SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18414414
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-16
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Huang, Gongsheng
  • Liang, Yuying

Abstract

The present invention provides a portable condensation-free temperature-adjustable radiant cooling board system. The system includes a supporting panel, a movable stand holding the supporting panel and an angle-adjuster. The supporting panel includes at least one water pipe layer, at least one insulation layer on one side of the at least one water pipe layer, at least one high emissivity radiative layer on the other side of the at least one water pipe layer and at least one low humidity layer in front of the at least one high emissivity radiative layer. The invented PRCB has high flexibility in the creation and adjustment of microthermal environments for diverse personal thermal comfort requirements, thus broaden the applicability of PRCSs in hot and humid climates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 15/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes with tubes having a capillary structure

86.

METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING INTERMETALLIC ALLOY NANOPARTICLES

      
Application Number 18182357
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-12
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • Huang, Biao
  • Ge, Yiyao

Abstract

A general and well-controlled method for synthesizing intermetallic nanoparticles is provided. The method comprises: preparing noble-metal nanoparticle seeds; dispersing a metal precursor into the noble-metal nanoparticle seeds to form a first solution; adding the first solution into an organic solvent to form a first mixture; sonicating the first mixture at room temperature; subjecting the first mixture to a heat treatment under N2 atmosphere to render a second solution; cooling the second solution naturally to room temperature; adding ethanol to the second solution to form a third solution; and collecting the intermetallic nanoparticle from the third solution by centrifugation. The as-synthesized hollow orthorhombic Pd2Sn alloy nanoparticles can accelerate the cleavage of C—C bond when compared with commercial Pd/C and display superior catalytic performance towards glycerol oxidation reaction and potential for promising applications.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

Protocol for the synthesis of bismuth vanadate double-layer homojunction without heteroatoms as photoelectrode

      
Application Number 18174036
Grant Number 12227856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-24
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Ruiqin
  • Wang, Haipeng

Abstract

2 production via photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting under solar light, which can provide pivotal reactor materials for hydrogen producers and solar cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
  • C23C 28/02 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of metallic material
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/50 - Cells or assemblies of cells comprising photoelectrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof
  • C25B 11/053 - Electrodes comprising one or more electrocatalytic coatings on a substrate characterised by multilayer electrocatalytic coatings
  • C25B 11/077 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the compound being a non-noble metal oxide
  • C25D 3/54 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of metals not provided for in groups
  • C25D 5/10 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals
  • C25D 5/50 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces by heat-treatment
  • C25D 5/54 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces
  • C25D 7/12 - Semiconductors

88.

POWER-TO-WATER BATTERY AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18362922
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Wu, Wei
  • Lin, Haosheng

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a power-to-water (P2W) battery and its use for converting atmospheric water vapor into water by surplus renewable energy. The P2W battery includes, a thermal energy storage (TES) unit made of high-storage-density media for storing heat; a hygroscopic solution container consists of an inner container made of a conduction material for receiving the TES unit therein, a water vapor permeable membrane disposed outside and around the inner container, a hygroscopic solution disposed between a space formed between the inner container and the water vapor permeable membrane; and a condenser disposed downstream and coupled to the hygroscopic solution container; wherein the hygroscopic solution is capable of absorbing the atmospheric water vapor, which is released by heat stored within the TES unit when the TES unit is received in the inner container; and the atmospheric water vapor released from the hygroscopic solution is condensed into water by the condenser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours
  • B01D 5/00 - Condensation of vapoursRecovering volatile solvents by condensation
  • B01D 71/36 - Polytetrafluoroethene

89.

PLATINUM COMPLEX, ITS PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USE

      
Application Number 18435998
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-07
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Guangyu
  • Xu, Zoufeng
  • Zhou, Qiyuan

Abstract

A platinum complex comprises a chemical structure of Structure (II): A platinum complex comprises a chemical structure of Structure (II): A platinum complex comprises a chemical structure of Structure (II): where R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and RE are independently selected From a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched chain C1 to C5 alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, and a heteroaryl group, R9 and R10 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atorn, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched chain C1 to C5 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, and a carboxyl group; and n is an electrical charge of the complex and is 0, a positive integer or a negative integer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 15/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 8, 9, 10 or 18 of the Periodic Table

90.

METHODS OF MEASURING PROTEIN LEVELS OF CELLS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18443282
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-15
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Chen, Chia-Hung
  • Xu, Ying

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method of measuring the level of at least one protein of a cell. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method comprises, mixing the cell with a cholesterol-linked antibody (CLAb) specific to a protein secreted by the cell, encapsulating the mixing product in a water-in-oil droplet for a period of time, extracting the cells from the droplet, and labeling the cells with a fluorophore-linked antibody (FLAb) so as to measure the level of the protein. Also disclosed herein is a method of treating a cancer in a subject via measuring the protein levels of a biological sample of the subject with the aid of the present measurement method and subjecting the subject in need thereof an anti-cancer treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
  • G01N 33/58 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving labelled substances

91.

FISH-LIKE SHAPE ROBOTIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18170566
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-17
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Xinge
  • Li, Dengfeng
  • Zhou, Jingkun
  • Huang, Xingcan

Abstract

A fish-like shape robotic device includes a fish-like shape carrier portion, a vibrable tail portion, a wireless power receiving module, a driving module, and at least one functional sensor. The fish-like shape carrier portion includes a head portion and a pair of side portions. The wireless power receiving module is configured to receive a wireless power and disposed on the vibrable tail portion and the side portions. The driving module is disposed on the vibrable tail portion, in which the wireless power receiving module transmits the wireless power to the driving module, such that the driving module enables the vibrable tail portion vibrate. The at least one functional sensor is disposed at the head portion and configured to sense a characteristic of an aquatic environment, or detect a living body or a bio-like structure in the aquatic environment, so as to obtain at least one sensing electrical signal.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

PORTABLE BLOOD PRESSURE SENSOR AND SENSING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18163891
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-03
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Xinge
  • Li, Jian
  • Jia, Huiling
  • Zhou, Jingkun

Abstract

A portable blood pressure sensor comprises a sensing device, a force generation device, a first processor, a first flexible layer, and a second flexible layer. The sensing device comprises a first piezoelectric layer, and a second piezoelectric layer. The force generation device provides back pressure to the first and second piezoelectric layers. The first processor is electrically connected to the sensing device and the force generation device. The second flexible layer encapsulates the sensing device, the force generation device, and the first processor on the first flexible layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/0225 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skinOphthaldynamometers the pressure being controlled by electric signals, e.g. derived from Korotkoff sounds
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels

93.

CLOSED-LOOP NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18163288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-02
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Ma, Chi Him Eddie
  • Gajendra, Kumar
  • Chu, Vivian Yen Yen

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a closed-loop DBS system and method for regulating motor symptoms of a subject. The DBS system comprises: neural electrodes for being implanted in deep brain nuclei of the subject and a closed-loop stimulation generator in communication with the neural electrodes. The stimulation generator includes: a data acquisition unit configured to receive the LFP signals transmitted from the neural electrodes and convert the LFP signals to LFP data; a processing unit in communication configured to analyze the LFP data to determine presence of abnormal beta band oscillation and generate a DBS signal upon determining presence of abnormal beta band oscillation; and a pulse generation unit configured to generate, in response to the DBS signal, the DBS pulses to the deep brain nuclei through the neural electrodes. The provided system and method can save stimulation time and avoid adverse side effects of continuous stimulation while maintaining treatment efficacy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode

94.

RADIATOR FOR TERAHERTZ ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

      
Application Number 18220976
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-12
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Gao, Liang
  • Chan, Chi Hou

Abstract

A radiator for terahertz electromagnetic radiation includes one or more radiator units. Each of the one or more radiator units respectively includes: an oscillator arrangement operable to generate third harmonic power, and a patch antenna arrangement operably coupled with the oscillator arrangement for radiating terahertz electromagnetic radiation based on the generated third harmonic power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart

95.

PHASE-CONTROLLABLE SYNTHESIS OF TRANSITION METAL DICHALCOGENIDE MONOLAYER CRYSTALS

      
Application Number 18331209
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-08
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Hua
  • Zhai, Wei
  • Wang, Yongji

Abstract

The present invention provides a general salt-assisted chemical vapour deposition method for phase-controllable synthesis of 1T′ and 2H-phase transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) monolayer crystals. The method comprises: mixing a transition metal compound powder and a salt powder to form a precursor; placing a substrate on top of the precursor; placing the precursor and the substrate at a center position in a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) furnace; placing a chalcogen powder at an upstream position relative to the precursor along a gas-flow direction in the CVD furnace; heating up the CVD furnace to a growth temperature within the heat-up time; keeping the CVD furnace at the growth temperature for a growth time under a mixed gas flow of H2 and Ar. The optical and electrical characterizations reveal the phase-dependent in-plane isotropy and anisotropy of the as-synthesized 2H and 1T′-phase crystals. The 1T′-TMD monolayer crystals demonstrate much-improved phase transition temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C30B 25/16 - Controlling or regulating
  • C30B 25/10 - Heating of the reaction chamber or the substrate
  • C30B 25/18 - Epitaxial-layer growth characterised by the substrate
  • C30B 29/46 - Sulfur-, selenium- or tellurium-containing compounds

96.

BIOMIMETIC, NANOFIBER-BASED AND DIRECTIONAL MOISTURE-WICKING ELECTRONIC SKINS AND FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18412641
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-15
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Hu, Jinlian
  • Zhi, Chuanwei
  • Shi, Shuo
  • Si, Yifan

Abstract

A nanofiber-based directional moisture wicking electronic fabric and preparation methods thereof are provided. The electronic fabric includes hydrophobic fibrous layer, hydrophilic fibrous layer, and conductive functional coating layer. In the preparation method of the nanofiber-based electronic fabric, the hydrophobic nanofibers, the conductive coating layer, and the hydrophilic nanofibers are successively constructed by the combination of electrospinning and electrostatic spraying technology. Through the construction of hydrophilic and hydrophobic differences, the all-fibrous electronic fabric of the invention is enabled to transport sweat from the skin surface to hydrophilic nanofibers to maintain good comfort and has the merit of good electricity at the same time. The all-fibrous electronic fabric is easy to be fabricated and has a wide application prospect in the fields of waterproof and moisture permeable clothing and intelligent wearable electronics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A41D 1/00 - Garments
  • A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
  • A61B 5/0245 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate using sensing means generating electric signals
  • A61B 5/256 - Wearable electrodes, e.g. having straps or bands
  • A61B 5/28 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electrocardiography [ECG]
  • D04H 1/43 - Acrylonitrile series
  • D04H 1/4318 - Fluorine series
  • D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibresComposite fibresMixed fibresUltrafine fibresFibres for artificial leather
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • D04H 1/728 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by electro-spinning
  • D06M 11/74 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with carbon or graphiteTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with carbidesTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with graphitic acids or their salts
  • D06M 101/22 - Polymers or copolymers of halogenated mono-olefins

97.

HETEROSTRUCTURED ANTIMICROBIAL STAINLESS STEEL AND METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18161907
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Romero Reséndiz, Liliana
  • Zhu, Yuntian Theodore
  • Huang, Jacob Chih-Ching
  • Yang, Tao

Abstract

A heterostructured antimicrobial stainless steel with improved yield strength and reduced strength-to-ductility trade-off and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The heterostructured antimicrobial stainless steel has a plurality of mechanically strengthening mechanisms including: interstitial solid solution alloying elements; substitutional solid solution alloying elements; twins; multiphasic interfaces formed with face-centered cubic austenite phase and body-centered cubic martensite phase; statistically stored dislocations; strain-induced phase transformation; geometrically necessary dislocations pile-ups; stacking faults; precipitates; high density of grain boundaries; and HDI strengthening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 8/00 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment
  • C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
  • C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
  • C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
  • C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

98.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING OR AFFECTING SMELL AND ASSOCIATED EXTENDED REALITY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18162049
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Yu, Xinge
  • Liu, Yiming
  • Park, Wooyoung
  • Yiu, Chunki

Abstract

An electronic device for providing or affecting a smell. The electronic device includes a device body, which has a chamber for containing one or more chemical substances and an interface through which the one or more chemical substances in the chamber can be released from the device body to provide or affect a smell perceivable by a user. The electronic device also includes a release control mechanism arranged at least partly in the device body and operable to control release of the one or more chemical substances from the device body through the interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A63F 13/28 - Output arrangements for video game devices responding to control signals received from the game device for affecting ambient conditions, e.g. for vibrating players' seats, activating scent dispensers or affecting temperature or light
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

99.

Multi-polarization antenna and multi-polarization antenna array

      
Application Number 18162845
Grant Number 12095178
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Grant Date 2024-09-17
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • Leung, Kwok Wa
  • Yang, Chen
  • Lu, Kai

Abstract

A multi-polarization antenna includes a plurality of antenna elements and a dielectric arrangement operably coupled with the plurality of antenna elements. The dielectric arrangement is arranged to cooperate with the plurality of antenna elements to (i) facilitate transmission and/or receive of, at least, electromagnetic waves with a first polarization, electromagnetic waves with a second polarization different from the first polarization, and electromagnetic waves with a third polarization different from the first polarization and the second polarization, and (ii) reduce, limit, and/or eliminate mutual coupling between at least some of the plurality of antenna elements during operation. The first, second, and third polarizations are non-orthogonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 5/392 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements the parasitic elements having dual-band or multi-band characteristics
  • H01Q 19/00 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic

100.

METHODS FOR TREATING AMBLYOPIA

      
Application Number 18162927
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Inventor
  • He, Jufang
  • Chan, Leanne Lai Hang
  • Malik, Anju
  • Zheng, Xuejiao

Abstract

A method for treating or preventing amblyopia includes administrating a therapeutically effective amount of cholecystokinin receptor B (CCKBR) agonist in a subject in need thereof. A method of regaining or improving visual acuity includes administrating a therapeutically effective amount of CCKBR agonist in a subject in need thereof. A CCKBR agonist is used in the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing amblyopia in a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 38/08 - Peptides having 5 to 11 amino acids
  • A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 38/07 - Tetrapeptides
  • A61P 27/10 - Ophthalmic agents for accommodation disorders, e.g. myopia
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