Huang, MI
Baohua Huang, Mt.pleasant, MI US
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20080221300 | Janus Dendrimers and Dendrons - This invention provides a cost effective process and new Janus dendrimers where at least two dendrons are attached at the core (with or without a connector group) and where at least two of the dendrons have different functionality. Preferred are those Janus dendrimers where at least one dendron is a PEHAM dendron. Thus these Janus dendrimers are heterobifunctional in character and use unique ligation chemistry with single site functional dendrons, di-dendrons and multi-dendrons. Also included are Janus dendrons which maybe used as intermediates to make the Janus dendrimers or to further react with another reactive moiety. These Janus dendrimers can provide several new dendrimer moieties, namely: combinatorial libraries of bifunctional structures; combined target director and signaling dendrimers; specific targeting entities for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, such as for example targeted MRI agents, targeted radionuclide delivery for diseases such as cancer, and targeted photosensitive or radiowave sensitive agents. | 09-11-2008 |
Baohua Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100086482 | DIVERGENT SYNTHESIS OF LOOPED POLY(ESTER)-AND POLY(ETHER)-SUBSTITUTED DENDRONS AND DENDRIMERS - The present invention describes a process for preparing new looped dendrimer and dendron compounds by controlling the molar amount of branch cell reagent monomer that is combined with various cores bearing core-XR functionalities (e.g., primary, or secondary amines, thiol, or epoxy functionalities). These looped, macrocyclic structures are more robust to various conditions, with greater resistance to acid/base hydrolysis. Alternatively, the looped, macrocyclic structure may offer new orientations that would qualify it as a better chelation ligand for metals, and other similar uses. | 04-08-2010 |
20100158850 | DENDRIMER BASED MODULAR PLATFORMS - The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimer based modular platforms (e.g., drug delivery platforms). In particular, the dendrimer based modular platforms are configured such that two or more dendrimers (e.g., PAMAM dendrimers) are coupled together (e.g., via a cycloaddition reaction) wherein each of the coupled dendrimers is functionalized (e.g., functionalized for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy). In some embodiments, the present invention provides dendrimer based modular platforms having coupled dendrimers (e.g., two or more coupled dendrimers) wherein each dendrimer is conjugated to one or more functional groups (e.g., therapeutic agent, imaging agent, targeting agent, triggering agent) (e.g., for specific targeting and/or therapeutic use of the dendrimer based modular platform). In some embodiments, the functional groups are conjugated to the dendrimers via a linker and/or a triggering agent. In addition, the present invention is directed to methods of synthesizing dendrimer based modular platforms, compositions comprising the dendrimer based modular platforms, as well as systems and methods utilizing the dendrimer based modular platforms (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.)). | 06-24-2010 |
20120259098 | DENDRIMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to novel dendrimer compounds and methods of synthesizing the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers, novel dendrimer branching units, methods for synthesizing such novel PAMAM dendrimers and functionalized dendrimers, as well as systems and methods utilizing the dendrimers (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.))). | 10-11-2012 |
20150352230 | SYNTHESIS AND ISOLATION OF DENDRIMER BASED IMAGING SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to novel methods of synthesis and isolation of antibodies conjugated with modular dendrimer nanoparticles. In particular, the present invention is directed to antibodies conjugated with novel modular dendrimer nanoparticles having precise numbers of imaging agents, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising such antibodies conjugated with such modular dendrimer nanoparticles, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in imaging settings) (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings) (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents). | 12-10-2015 |
Baohua Huang, Mt. Pleasant, MI US
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20090012033 | Delivery of Biologically Active Materials Using Core-Shell Tecto(Dendritic Polymers) - The present invention concerns core-shell tecto (dendritic polymers) that are associated with biologically active materials (such as nucleic acids for use for RNAi and in transfection). Also included are formulations for their use. The constructs are useful for the delivery of drugs to an animal or plant and may be in vivo, in vitro or ex vivo. | 01-08-2009 |
Baohua M. Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120171227 | PRO-DRUG COMPLEXES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides methods, compositions and applications for efficient, site-specific drug delivery using pro-drug complexes comprising therapeutic agents and one or more functional groups (e.g., imaging agents, targeting agents, and trigger agents). In particular, the present invention relates to pro-drug complexes comprising one or more functional groups conjugated with a therapeutic agent (e.g., a chemotherapeutic agent), methods of synthesizing the same, as well as systems and methods utilizing the therapeutic and diagnostic compositions (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.)). | 07-05-2012 |
20140294733 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SMALL MOLECULES - The present invention relates to dendrimer synthesis. Specifically, the present invention relates to dendrimer compositions (e.g., scaffolds) capable of copper-free click conjugation for use in the synthesis of functionalized dendrimers, and methods of use of the same. | 10-02-2014 |
Baohua Mark Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090287005 | DENDRIMER CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy. | 11-19-2009 |
20100160299 | DENDRIMER CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy. | 06-24-2010 |
20120277376 | DENDRIMER CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy. | 11-01-2012 |
20140128327 | DENDRIMER CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy. | 05-08-2014 |
Baoquan Huang, Troy, MI US
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20120141319 | NdNi5 alloys for hydrogen storage and Ni-MH batteries - A hydrogen storage alloy having the atomic formula AB4.75-5.25. Where A may comprise at least 85 atomic percent Nd and less than 15 atomic percent other rare earth elements and Mg and B may comprise Ni, Co, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mn and Al. The atomic percentages of Mn and Al may be governed by the following formulas where Mn and Al are in atomic percent: 1) Mn+1.5 Al≧6 atomic percent; and 2) Mn+Al≦12 atomic percent. The total percent of Mn and Al may provide the alloy with a 20° C. plateau pressure of between 4 and 25 psi, preferably between 6 and 20 psi. The hydrogen storage alloy allows a nickel metal hydride battery into which it is incorporated to maintain a voltage of at least 1.2 V at a depth of discharge of 90%. | 06-07-2012 |
20150372285 | Metal Hydride Battery Electrodes - Rechargeable metal hydride alkaline cells are provided improved cycle life, lower internal resistance and enhanced utilization of energy by employing a positive electrode prepared by a method comprising applying a paste comprising an active positive electrode composition to a conductive substrate and exposing the pasted electrode to elevated temperature for a desired time period. The electrode composition comprises a particulate positive electrode active material, a polymeric binder and optionally one or more additives. The electrode active material is for instance nickel hydroxide or modified nickel hydroxide. In the case of a nickel foam substrate, the electrode composition may contain no binder. | 12-24-2015 |
20160028083 | ACTIVATION OF LAVES PHASE-RELATED BCC METAL HYDRIDE ALLOYS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS - Laves phase-related BCC metal hydride alloys historically have limited electrochemical capabilities. Provided are processes of activating these alloys to produce hydrogen storage materials with greater than 200 mAh/g capacities and commonly much greater than 300 mAh/g capacities. The processes include cooling the alloy during hydrogenation to reduced temperatures or by subjecting the materials to significantly increased hydrogen pressures. Temperatures in many embodiments do not exceed 300° C. By decreasing the temperature or increasing the hydrogen pressure the phase structure of the material is optimized to increase a synergistic effect between multiple phases in the resulting alloy thereby greatly improving the electrochemical capacities. | 01-28-2016 |
Changhe Huang, Novi, MI US
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20150029504 | FOURIER-TRANSFORM INTERFEROMETER WITH STAIRCASE REFLECTIVE ELEMENT - An apparatus for performing Raman spectral analysis of a sample is described, comprising a coherent light source, an first optical chain to direct the coherent light to impinge on the sample, a second optical chain to direct the scattered light onto a diffraction grating, and a third optical chain to direct the diffracted light onto detection array. The diffraction grating is a plurality of alternating-slope stairsteps, wherein the portion of the step disposed parallel to the base of the diffraction grating is disposed so as to be orthogonal to the path of the scattered light from the second optical chain. The zeroth-order fringe is selected by a slit and directed onto camera. The resultant interferogram is Fourier transformed to produce a representation of the Raman spectrum. | 01-29-2015 |
20150085284 | STATIC INTERFEROMETER WITH STEP-STYLE REFLECTIVE ELEMENT - An apparatus for performing Raman spectral analysis of a sample is described, comprising a coherent light source, an first optical chain to direct the coherent light to impinge on the sample, a second optical chain to direct the scattered light onto a diffraction grating, and a third optical chain to direct the diffracted light onto detection array. The diffraction grating is a stairstep with a metalized surface, and a plurality of metalized stripes on a flat surface is disposed in a direction orthogonal to the long dimension of the stairsteps. The region between the flat surface and the stairstep is transparent. The zeroth-order fringe is selected by a slit and directed onto camera. The resultant interferogram is Fourier transformed to produce a representation of the Raman spectrum. | 03-26-2015 |
Chendong Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110027669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRATING A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL - A fuel cell hydration system comprising a first reservoir is provided. The first reservoir is positioned between a cathode supply and a fuel cell stack. The first reservoir includes corrugated regions positioned axially along the first reservoir to accumulate water discharged from a first fluid stream. The first fluid stream absorbs the accumulated water when an amount of water within the first fluid stream is below a water level to hydrate the fuel cell stack. | 02-03-2011 |
20110033764 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH WETNESS SENSOR - A fuel cell system may have at least one sensor including a pair of electrodes disposed on a substrate. The sensor may be configured to produce an output signal having a magnitude that is proportional to a relative humidity in a vicinity of the sensor and, if liquid water is on the sensor, proportional to an amount of the liquid water on the sensor. | 02-10-2011 |
20110094707 | SWITCHABLE RADIATOR BYPASS VALVE SET POINT TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY - A method of conserving energy during a heating event wherein a coolant is heated in a cooling system is disclosed. The method includes establishing a first set point temperature for a first point in the cooling system and establishing a second set point temperature lower than the first set point temperature for a second point in the cooling system. Normally, the coolant is maintained at the second set point temperature at the second set point in the cooling system. During the heating event, the second set point temperature is raised to substantially match the first set point temperature to reduce necessary heating of the coolant at the first point. | 04-28-2011 |
Dan Huang, Ada, MI US
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20090285832 | METHODS FOR TREATING SUNITINIB-RESISTANT CARCINOMA AND RELATED BIOMARKERS - A method of determining whether a tumor will be non-responsive to sunitinib therapy including detecting whether IL-8 or MMP12 expression levels in the tumor are elevated as compared to a control, that is, a tumor having elevated IL-8 or MMP12 levels will be non-responsive to sunitinib. Also, a method for inhibiting the proliferation or causing the death of a sunitinib-resistant tumor cell by contacting the cell with an agent that inhibits IL-8 or MMP12 activity and with sunitinib, whereby proliferation of the tumor cell is inhibited or the tumor cell dies. Further, the invention includes compositions and kits that include an IL-8 inhibitor or an MMP12 inhibitor and sunitinib, and related methods of treatment. | 11-19-2009 |
Fengtai Huang, Northville, MI US
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20090067109 | OPERATING AND CONTROLLING INSULATED GATE BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS IN HIGH SPEED FAILURE MODE SITUATIONS - A circuit and method to provide dynamic fault protection to transistors are disclosed. The fault protection may be particularly suited for protecting insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). | 03-12-2009 |
20100259098 | VEHICLE INVERTER FOR POWERING CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An inverter for inverter DC power, such as but not limited to the type commonly employed in vehicle power systems, in to AC power, such as but not limited to the type commonly employed to power consumer electronic devices. The inverter may be configured to electrically isolate primary and secondary stages without requiring separate primary and secondary stage power supplies. | 10-14-2010 |
20120235613 | BACKUP POWER FOR OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a circuit for powering a gate drive for an electric motor for a vehicle with an electric motor. The circuit provides a primary power supply and a secondary power supply that powers the gate drive in the event the primary power supply fails. The primary power supply may draw power from the 12V battery on the vehicle. The secondary power supply may draw power from a high voltage battery pack on the vehicle that is normally used to provide power to the electric motor. By providing the secondary power supply to the gate drive, a 3-phase short can be applied to the motor in the event that it is needed as a safety measure even if there is a failure in the primary power supply. | 09-20-2012 |
Henry Heping Huang, Canton, MI US
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20100114734 | TELEMATICS COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE WIRELESS RETAIL ORDER PROCESSING AND FULFILLMENT - A method for making a purchase using a vehicle computing system includes receiving input to the vehicle computing system instructing order initiation. The method also includes receiving a selection at the vehicle computing system of a merchant from which to order. The method further includes receiving an order at the vehicle computing system, determining an address of the merchant to which the order was placed and providing directions to the address. These can be provided as, for example, turn by turn directions spoken and/or displayed on a nav display. Finally, the exemplary method includes processing a payment for the order. | 05-06-2010 |
20100190439 | MESSAGE TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL FOR SERVICE DELIVERY NETWORK - A reliable protocol is provided for transporting messages between a vehicle-based system and a service delivery network. The protocol is a request/response protocol and can be passed over half duplex or full duplex lines, using a data over voice communication method through a nomadic device such as a PDA or cell-phone. The protocol can also be passed over a data connection such as a dial-up or broadband connection on a nomadic device having a data plan. | 07-29-2010 |
20120030512 | PROVISIONING OF DATA TO A VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT COMPUTING SYSTEM - Various embodiments include a software provisioning system and method for a vehicle infotainment computer. Software provisioning of the vehicle infotainment computer may occur during vehicle assembly. A software provisioning request may be received for custom installing software to the vehicle infotainment computer. The custom install may be based on a customization schedule which may include a location identifier (such as uniform resource identifiers or file paths) for locating the software. In response to the request, the software may be located on a provisioning server or a portable memory device based on the customization schedule. The software may be transmitted to memory of the vehicle infotainment computer and custom installed on the vehicle infotainment computer. | 02-02-2012 |
Hsun-Hau Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090046923 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SURFACE DEFECTS ON A WORKPIECE SUCH AS A ROLLED/DRAWN METAL BAR - The present invention is directed to solving the problems associated with the detection of surface defects on metal bars as well as the problems associated with applying metal flat inspection systems to metal bars for non-destructive surface defects detection. A specially designed imaging system, which is comprised of a computing unit, line lights and high data rate line scan cameras, is developed for the aforementioned purpose. The target application is the metal bars (1) that have a circumference/cross-section-area ratio equal to or smaller than 4.25 when the cross section area is unity for the given shape, (2) whose cross-sections are round, oval, or in the shape of a polygon, and (3) are manufactured by mechanically cross-section reduction processes. The said metal can be steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, titanium, nickel, and so forth, and/or their alloys. The said metal bars can be at the temperature when they are being manufactured. A removable cassette includes various mirrors. A protection tube isolates the moving metal bar from the line light assembly and image acquisition camera. A contaminant reduction mechanism applies a vacuum to remove airborne contaminants. | 02-19-2009 |
20100109659 | SURFACE FLAW DETECTION AND VERIFICATION ON METAL BARS - An inspection system for detecting flaws on a moving metal (e.g., steel) bar coordinates the operation of an eddy current testing (ECT)-based flaw detection apparatus and an imaging-based flaw detection apparatus. The ECT-based flaw detection apparatus and the imaging-based flaw detection apparatus are disposed along a movement path in a predetermined relationship with each other, for example, as a predetermined fixed offset distance therebetween. A synchronizing mechanism synchronizes the output data streams from the two flaw detection apparatuses based on the predetermined relationship, so as to align the data streams as function of the axial position on the metal bar. A processing unit is configured to process the synchronized data streams for the detection of flaws, which are then also synchronized (axial position). The synchronization permits a variety of cross-referencing operations, such a flaw verification as to the existence of flaws, as well augmenting imaging-based flaws with flaw depth information from the ECT-based apparatus. | 05-06-2010 |
20110075159 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF A PORTABLE IMAGING-BASED MEASUREMENT WITH SELF CALIBRATION - A portable imaging-based measurement device is developed to perform 2D projection based measurements on an object that is difficult or dangerous to access. This device is equipped with self calibration capability and built-in operating procedures to ensure proper imaging based measurement. | 03-31-2011 |
20140132793 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNIFORMLY FOCUSED RING LIGHT - An apparatus and method for the function to control the lighting direction onto an object surface, focus the light, and maintain the lighting uniformity. A ring light system takes advantage of a contoured reflector to match with the uniform, non-focused ring light source, and converting the non-focused ring light source into a focused uniform ring light source. | 05-15-2014 |
Hsun-Hsuan Huang, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20140257628 | STEERING-WHEEL-HOLD DETECTION FOR LANE KEEPING ASSIST FEATURE - A system and method for determining whether a vehicle driver is holding a steering wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle will include an electric power steering (EPS) system and may include an active front steering (AFS) system. The vehicle may further include autonomous or semi-autonomous driving features or safety features, such as Lane Centering Control (LCC) or Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). The system monitors steering torque and steering angle signals, determines a resonant frequency of oscillation of the steering system from the measured data, and compares the resonant frequency to a known natural frequency of the steering system. If the resonant frequency is lower than the known natural frequency, then the system knows that the vehicle driver is holding the steering wheel. A measured steering torque greater than a threshold value is also taken as an immediate indication of the driver holding the steering wheel. | 09-11-2014 |
Hui-Min Huang, Novi, MI US
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20100052360 | Door Assembly and Method for a Vehicle - A door assembly for a vehicle includes an outer panel. A support panel is operatively connected to the outer panel and configured such that the support panel provides bending resistance to the outer panel when the outer panel is deflected toward the support panel during a first deflection distance of the outer panel. A cable is operatively connected in the door assembly between a first end and a second end of the outer panel such that the cable provides additional bending resistance to the outer panel when the outer panel is deflected toward the support panel during a second deflection distance of the outer panel, greater than the first deflection distance. | 03-04-2010 |
Icheng Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110054108 | RESIN FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A resin precursor composition includes an isocyanate component, a first polyol having a molecular weight of between approximately 600 and 800 and an OH index of between approximately 200 and 300 mgOH/g, and a second polyol having a molecular weight of between approximately 100 and 300 and an OH index of between approximately 800 and 1,200 mgOH/g. | 03-03-2011 |
20110117356 | PULTRUDED COMPONENT - A pultruded composite component includes a matrix material comprising a thermosetting polyurethane resin, and fibers provided within the resin matrix. All of the fibers within the resin matrix are oriented in substantially a single direction and the matrix material has an elongation-to-failure that exceeds that of the fibers. | 05-19-2011 |
Jack Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120305145 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF FORMING A WROUGHT MATERIAL HAVING A REFINED GRAIN STRUCTURE - A method of forming a wrought material having a refined grain structure is provided. The method comprises providing a metal alloy material having a depressed solidus temperature and a low temperature eutectic phase transformation. The metal alloy material is molded and rapidly solidified to form a fine grain precursor that has fine grains surrounded by a eutectic phase with fine dendritic arm spacing. The fine grain precursor is plastic deformed at a high strain rate to cause recrystallization without substantial shear banding to form a fine grain structural wrought form. The wrought form is then thermally treated to precipitate the eutectic phase into nanometer sized dispersoids within the fine grains and grain boundaries and to define a thermally treated fine grain structure wrought form having grains finer than the fine grains and the fine dendritic arm spacing of the fine grain precursor. | 12-06-2012 |
Jie Huang, Okemos, MI US
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20110188722 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING BENIGN FROM MALIGNANT CONTRAST-ENHANCED LESIONS - Methods for assessing contrast-enhanced lesions using a dynamic contrast-enhancing magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. A boundary of a contrast-enhanced lesion is objectively and automatically determined. The kinetic behavior of voxels is quantitatively examined. The wash-out volume fraction relative to the lesion volume is used as a biomarker to characterize the lesion as malignant or benign. | 08-04-2011 |
Jillian T. Huang, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150088870 | Systems and Methods for Diagnosing Inherited Retinal Diseases - A method for automatically diagnosing inherited retinal disease includes receiving a plurality of dissimilar types of data and pre-processing at least one of the plurality of dissimilar types of data to generate a feature vector descriptive of a patient. Further, the method includes, for each of the plurality of dissimilar types of data: (i) comparing portions of the respective type of data or a corresponding feature vector to data in a mutation proven database; (ii) generating a ranked list of matches between the patient and the plurality of patients with known diagnoses; and (iii) storing the ranked list of matches in an output database. A diagnosis routine then aggregates a plurality of ranked lists of matches in the output database to generate a ranked list of genetic diagnoses corresponding to the patient and sends an indication of the ranked list of genetic diagnoses to the end user device. | 03-26-2015 |
Junxian Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120246720 | USING SOCIAL GRAPHS TO COMBAT MALICIOUS ATTACKS - Detection of user accounts associated with spammer attacks may be performed by constructing a social graph of email users. Biggest connected components (BCC) of the social graph may be used to identify legitimate user accounts, as the majority of the users in the biggest connected components are legitimate users. BCC users may be used to identify more legitimate users. Using degree-based detection techniques and PageRank based detection techniques, the hijacked user accounts and spammer user accounts may be identified. The users' email sending and receiving behaviors may also be examined, and the subgraph structure may be used to detect stealthy attackers. From the social graph analysis, legitimate user accounts, malicious user accounts, and compromised user accounts can be identified. | 09-27-2012 |
Kan Huang, Northville, MI US
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20150221955 | NON-CARBON MIXED-METAL OXIDE ELECTROCATALYSTS - Electrocatalysts having non-corrosive, non-carbon support particles are provided as well as the method of making the electrocatalysts and the non-corrosive, non-carbon support particles. Embodiments of the non-corrosive, non-carbon support particle consists essentially of titanium dioxide and ruthenium dioxide. The electrocatalyst can be used in fuel cells, for example. | 08-06-2015 |
20160104899 | NON-CARBON MIXED-METAL OXIDE ELECTROCATALYSTS - Electrocatalysts having non-corrosive, non-carbon support particles are provided as well as the method of making the electrocatalysts and the non-corrosive, non-carbon support particles. Embodiments of the non-corrosive, non-carbon support particle consists essentially of titanium dioxide and ruthenium dioxide. The electrocatalyst can be used in fuel cells, for example. | 04-14-2016 |
Kuo-Ken Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150382296 | INTEGRATED ULTRA WIDEBAND TRANSCEIVER - An integrated ultra wideband transceiver. The transceiver comprises a transmitter, a receiver, and at least one on-chip monopole antenna electrically connected to at least one of the transmitter or receiver for transmitting and/or receiving electrical signals. The transceiver further comprises a clock generator comprising a temperature-compensated relaxation oscillator, a baseband controller electrically connected to, and configured to exert a measure of control over, at least one the transmitter, receiver, or clock generator, and a micro-battery operative to provide operating power to each of the transmitter, receiver, clock generator, and baseband controller. | 12-31-2015 |
Matthew Miinshiou Huang, Canton, MI US
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20120146347 | Energy Absorbing Structure for Vehicle Bumper - A bumper assembly for an automotive vehicle comprises a bumper beam for connection to a frame of the vehicle and an energy absorbing component extending laterally adjacent a front surface of the bumper beam. The energy absorbing component comprises a plurality of laterally-spaced bands, each band comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and a forward wall. The bands are connected along adjacent rear edges of the upper walls and/or adjacent rear edges of the lower walls, such that the bands are decoupled from one another forward of the rear edges. This construction allows the bands to deform individually during a pedestrian collision, the upper and lower walls buckling to absorb energy in an optimum manner. The energy absorbing component may be attached to the bumper beam by upper and/or lower lateral strips have mounting features for fitting into interference-fit engagement with mating features on the bumper beam. | 06-14-2012 |
Mike Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140174413 | RATE-BASED MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AIR PATH CONTROL - A rate based model predictive controller for air path control for a diesel engine regulates turbine lift and EGR valve flow rate to specified set points by coordinated control of intake manifold air pressure and EGR valve flow rate. The controller utilizes a rate-based reduced order linear model for model predictive control. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174414 | RATE-BASED CONTRACTIVE MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AIR PATH CONTROL - A rate based model predictive controller and method for air path control for a diesel engine regulates intake manifold pressure (MAP) and EGR valve flow rate to specified set points by coordinated control of a variable geometry turbine (VGT) and EGR valve position. A decay and a flexible Lyapunov function is enforced on the rate based model predictive controller for a single step prediction and control arisen. | 06-26-2014 |
20160076473 | DISCRETE TIME RATE-BASED MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AIR PATH CONTROL - A discrete time rate-based model predictive controller for air path control for a diesel engine regulates VGT position and EGR valve position to specified set points by coordinated control of intake manifold air pressure and EGR rate. The controller may be configured to measure or estimate at least one of the intake manifold pressure and EGR rate. A non-linear discrete time rate-based predictive model may be used, as developed by the controller. | 03-17-2016 |
Mike Xuli Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20160108732 | SWITCH GAIN SCHEDULED EXPLICIT MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF DIESEL ENGINES - A method for controlling an internal combustion engine using a controller that controls an air flow path by adjusting at least one of a variable geometry turbine (VGT) and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow rate during engine operation. The method determines inputs, such as engine speed and fuel rate from the sensor data, and employs a switch based gain-scheduled explicit model predictive controller (MPC) responsive to the inputs to determine the air flow path. | 04-21-2016 |
Nannon R. Huang, Houghton, MI US
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20130277155 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DISK BRAKES - An automotive disk brake assembly installed in an automobile having a wheel. The assembly includes a floating caliper supporting inner and outer brake pads and a brake rotor having a disk, a hat, wherein the hat is bolted to the wheel. A hydraulic cylinder pushes the inner brake pads into the disk surface, thereby causing the floating caliper to move so as to bring the outer brake pad into contact with the disk surfaces. Finally, the rotor is made of a material having a thickness and a coefficient of thermal expansion and conductivity, such that a complete 100 kilometer per hour, 0.9 gross vehicle weight braking causes the disk to expand in thickness by at least 0.10 mm and to cool to shrink in thickness, from its expanded thickness, by at least 0.05 mm within 60 seconds of cessation of braking, in an ambient temperature of less than 30° C. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277157 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DISK BRAKES - An automotive disk brake assembly installed in an automobile having a wheel. The assembly includes a floating caliper supporting an inner and outer brake pad and a brake rotor having a disk, and a hat, and wherein the hat is bolted to the wheel. A hydraulic cylinder is adapted to push the inner brake pads into the disk surface, causing the floating caliper to move bringing the outer brake pad into contact with the disk. Finally, the rotor is made such that a complete 100 kilometer per hour, 0.9 gross vehicle weight braking causes the disk to expand in thickness by at least 0.15 mm and to cool to shrink in thickness, relative to its expanded thickness, by at least 0.1 mm within 60 seconds of the cessation of braking, in an ambient temperature of less than 30° C. | 10-24-2013 |
Nien-Tsu Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130225438 | SOLUTION MICROARRAYS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to solution microarrays. In particular, the present invention relates to an aqueous 2-phase system for solution microarrays and uses thereof. The present invention further relates to systems and methods for performing assays within the solution microarrays (e.g., diagnostic assays). | 08-29-2013 |
Ningjian Huang, Bingham Farms, MI US
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20100112336 | RFID FOR MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION WITH APPLICATIONS IN MANUFACTURING - An RFID tag system and method. An RFID tag is encapsulated within a protective material and formed as a ball. The RFID ball is then mixed with a material that is to be deposited on a particular work piece, such as a coating being deposited on a piece of sheet metal. The RFID ball can later be read when the work piece is in the production environment using a suitable RFID reader. In this manner, the RFID ball forms a permanent part of the work piece and is able to be interrogated at any occasion during the assembly of a product. | 05-06-2010 |
Pei Huang, East Lansing, MI US
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20140269524 | COLLISION DETECTION AND BITWISE ARBITRATION IN MULTICARRIER WIRELESS NETWORKS - A method is provided for detecting collisions and arbitrating channel access in a multicarrier wireless network. The method includes: transmitting a collision probe over a data channel using a first antenna of a first communication device, where the collision probe is derived from a binary codeword comprised of k bits and each bit of the binary codeword is transmitted using a different subcarrier frequency of the data channel; listening for a signal on the data channel using a second antenna of the first communication device and concurrently with the transmission of the collision probe; comparing a collision probe received on the data channel from another communication device with the collision probe transmitted on the data channel by the first communication device; detecting a collision on the data channel based on the comparison step; and arbitrating access to the data channel upon detecting a collision on the data channel. | 09-18-2014 |
Shih-Che Huang, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20090244361 | CAMERA MODULE FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM - A camera module ( | 10-01-2009 |
Shuo Huang, Warren, MI US
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20150112527 | BATTERY SOC ESTIMATION WITH AUTOMATIC CORRECTION - An embodiment contemplates a method of determining a state-of-charge of a battery for a vehicle. (a) An OCV is measured for a current vehicle ignition startup after ignition off for at least eight hours. (b) An SOC | 04-23-2015 |
20150161829 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING OPEN FAULTS IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - A method for detecting and locating an open-wire fault within a vehicle subsystem, is provided. The method compares an output voltage of a low-pass filter circuit of the vehicle subsystem to a threshold voltage; detects that an open-wire fault exists in the vehicle subsystem when the output voltage is not less than the threshold voltage; determines a capacitance value of the low-pass filter circuit; and performs a lookup, using the capacitance value, to determine the location of the detected open wire fault. | 06-11-2015 |
Timothy D. Huang, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20140110466 | CONTAINER WITH INTEGRATED LID - Aspects of the invention are directed to a container comprising a bottom and a sidewall. The sidewall is coupled to the bottom so as to form a watertight seal therewith. In addition, the sidewall defines a lower sidewall portion and an upper sidewall portion. The upper sidewall portion is scored with a plurality of lines. These lines are arranged such that folding the upper sidewall portion along at least a portion of the plurality of lines converts the upper sidewall portion into a lid for the container. | 04-24-2014 |
Wen-Shin Huang, East Lansing, MI US
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20080226840 | Process for synthesizing uniform nanocrystalline films - A CVD process for producing nanocrystalline films using a plasma ( | 09-18-2008 |
Wenyi Huang, Midland, MI US
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20150151973 | COVALENTLY-BONDED GRAPHENE COATING AND ITS APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A facile method to produce covalently bonded graphene coating on various solid substrates is disclosed in the present invention. According to one embodiment, a combination of graphite, graphene oxide or graphene and silicon compound with or without a metal containing compound in an air free environment is processed at high temperatures to produce covalent carbide bonding among graphene layers and between graphene and substrate surface. | 06-04-2015 |
Xianli Huang, Northville, MI US
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20090043456 | VEHICLE DOOR ACTIVE AND PASSIVE CONTROL DEVICE - An apparatus for vehicle door deflection and movement control. The apparatus includes a primary electromagnetic device disposed generally in a vehicle door frame or generally in an area of a vehicle body adjacent the vehicle door frame, and a controller for activating the primary electromagnetic device to push or pull the vehicle door frame. The apparatus may further include a sensor for measuring vehicle door deflection during vehicle movement. The controller may activate the primary electromagnetic device based on deflection measurements by the sensor to pull the vehicle door frame to generally cancel the vehicle door deflection. | 02-12-2009 |
20100179732 | VEHICLE DOOR CLOSE/OPEN ASSIST AND ANTI-SLAM DEVICE - A vehicle door actuating device for a vehicle includes an actuator device disposed on one of a vehicle door and a door frame of the vehicle. A bumper is disposed on the other of the vehicle door and the door frame opposite the actuator device. A door sensor is disposed on the vehicle that measures door position and door movement. A controller receives data from the door sensor relating to the door position and door movement and activates the actuator device when the vehicle is in a parked position. The controller instructs the actuator device to repel the bumper to assist a user in opening the vehicle door and attract the bumper to assist a user in closing the vehicle door during closure. | 07-15-2010 |
Xiaodi Huang, Houghton, MI US
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20100075830 | Activated carbon separation and reuse - A method of treating spent sorbent from power plants containing materials including mercury absorbed from emission gases comprising putting said spent sorbent in an atmosphere isolated container or furnace chamber and heating said sorbent by microwave, radio frequency and/or infrared irradiation. The sorbent is heated to a temperature of at least the boiling point of the major contaminant, including mercury. No air or purge gas is added except to maintain safe pressure conditions, to control combustion of the sorbent and increase efficiency. The resulting vapor is released through an exhaust port of the chamber that leads to a condenser where mercury is condensed and separated. Other residual vapors are led to a scrubber for further cleansing and may be returned to the power plant for other applications. The hot treated sorbent is cooled down prior to contacting with air for later reuse in the power plant. | 03-25-2010 |
20120031232 | Method and Apparatus For Coproduction of Pig Iron and High Quality Syngas - Combined microwave heating and plasma/electric arc heating is utilized in several processes and apparatus which involve co-production of pig iron and high quality syngas, biomass to liquid fuel production, coal to liquid fuel production, co-gasification of biomass and coal, municipal solid waste treatment, waste-to-energy (agriculture waste, ASR and PEF), EAF dust and BOF sludge treatment to recover zinc and iron, hazardous bottom ash vitrification, and bromine, chlorine and sulfur removal/recycling. | 02-09-2012 |
20130277155 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DISK BRAKES - An automotive disk brake assembly installed in an automobile having a wheel. The assembly includes a floating caliper supporting inner and outer brake pads and a brake rotor having a disk, a hat, wherein the hat is bolted to the wheel. A hydraulic cylinder pushes the inner brake pads into the disk surface, thereby causing the floating caliper to move so as to bring the outer brake pad into contact with the disk surfaces. Finally, the rotor is made of a material having a thickness and a coefficient of thermal expansion and conductivity, such that a complete 100 kilometer per hour, 0.9 gross vehicle weight braking causes the disk to expand in thickness by at least 0.10 mm and to cool to shrink in thickness, from its expanded thickness, by at least 0.05 mm within 60 seconds of cessation of braking, in an ambient temperature of less than 30° C. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277157 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DISK BRAKES - An automotive disk brake assembly installed in an automobile having a wheel. The assembly includes a floating caliper supporting an inner and outer brake pad and a brake rotor having a disk, and a hat, and wherein the hat is bolted to the wheel. A hydraulic cylinder is adapted to push the inner brake pads into the disk surface, causing the floating caliper to move bringing the outer brake pad into contact with the disk. Finally, the rotor is made such that a complete 100 kilometer per hour, 0.9 gross vehicle weight braking causes the disk to expand in thickness by at least 0.15 mm and to cool to shrink in thickness, relative to its expanded thickness, by at least 0.1 mm within 60 seconds of the cessation of braking, in an ambient temperature of less than 30° C. | 10-24-2013 |
Xiaopei Huang, Novi, MI US
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20090174682 | Instrumentation Module For A Vehicle - An instrumentation assembly for installation in a vehicle dashboard is disclosed herein. The instrumentation assembly includes an electronic controller, an enclosure, a viewable gauge, a viewable display, and a proximity-sensing switch. The controller has a memory for storing information. The enclosure has a designated front section and a designated rear section, wherein the front section includes substantially transparent material so as to define a window. Both the gauge and the display are electrically connected to the controller and mounted within the enclosure so as to substantially face the window. The switch is electrically connected to the controller and operable to sense the proximal presence of a human finger. In this configuration, the display is operable to exhibit the memory's information for viewing, and the switch is activatable by a human finger to selectively control the exhibition of the information on the display. Furthermore, an instrumentation module is also disclosed herein. | 07-09-2009 |
Xiaosong Huang, Novi, MI US
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20120219852 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A negative electrode for a lithium ion battery includes an active electrode material, a conductive additive, and a binder for holding the active electrode material and the conductive additive together. The binder is chosen from polyethyleneimine, copolymers of polyethyleneimine, amine functionalized polyamides, proteins, and combinations thereof. | 08-30-2012 |
20120231321 | INTEGRAL BI-LAYER SEPARATOR-ELECTRODE CONSTRUCTION FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES - A porous bi-layer separator composed of a first layer with a contacting array of non-conducting particles overlaid with a second layer of a microporous polymer layer, may be fabricated on the electrode surface of the anode of a lithium-ion battery to form an integral electrode-separator construction. The bi-layer separator may prevent development of a direct electronic path between the anode and cathode of the battery while accommodating electrolyte solution and enabling passage of lithium ions. Such an integral separator should be mechanically robust and tolerant of elevated temperatures. Exemplary bi-layer separators may be fabricated by sequential deposition of solvent-containing slurries and polymer solutions with subsequent controlled evaporation of solvent. The elevated temperature performance of lithium-ion battery cells incorporating such integral electrode-bi-layer separators was demonstrated to exceed the performance of similar cells using commercial and experimental single layer polymer separators. | 09-13-2012 |
20120308872 | SEPARATORS FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A separator for use in a lithium ion battery to provide a physical and electrically insulative mechanical barrier between confronting inner face surfaces of a negative electrode and a positive electrode may be formed predominantly of heat-resistant particles. The heat-resistant particles, which have diameters that range from about 0.01 μm to about 10 μm, are held together as a thin-layered, handleable, and unified mass by a porous inert polymer material. The high content of heat-resistant particles amassed between the confronting inner face surfaces of the negative and positive electrodes provides the separator with robust thermal stability at elevated temperatures. Methods for making these types of separators by a phase-separation process are also disclosed. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309860 | METHODS OF MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY SEPARATORS - A porous thin-film polymer separator for use in a lithium ion battery may be formed by a phase separation method in which hydrophobic-treated ceramic particles are used to help induce the formation of a tortuous, interconnected network of pores coextensively across the thickness of the separator. As part of the phase separation method, a wet thin-film layer is formed from a polymer slurry that comprises a polymer solvent in which a polymer material is dissolved and the hydrophobic-treated ceramic particles are dispersed. The wet thin-film layer is subsequently exposed to a polymer non-solvent to form a solvent-exchanged thin-film precipitated polymer layer which is then heated to produce the separator. | 12-06-2012 |
20130131200 | MAKING A LITHIUM ION BATTERY SEPARATOR - A porous polymer separator for use in a lithium ion battery is formed by a temperature-induced phase separation method. The porous polymer separator includes a polymer matrix having opposed major faces and a network of pore openings that extends between the major faces and permits intrusion of a lithium-ion conducting electrolyte solution. As part of the temperature-induced phase separation method, a single phase polymer solution that includes a polymer material dissolved in a miscible mixture of a real polymer solvent and a polymer non-solvent is prepared at an elevated temperature above room temperature. A film is then formed from the single phase polymer solution and cooled to phase-separate the polymer material into a solid polymer precipitate. Additional polymer non-solvent is then used to remove the real polymer solvent from the solid polymer precipitate followed by drying. | 05-23-2013 |
20130175998 | BATTERY DEPOWER FOR AUTOMOBILE BATTERIES - Methods and systems for depowering an automotive battery in a controlled manner. The methods comprise (i) providing a depowering medium comprising one or more non-ionic electric conductors (for example, a carbon conductor) dispersed in a substantially non-ionic aqueous medium; (ii) contacting terminals of the battery with the depowering medium; and (iii) maintaining contact between the depowering medium and terminals for a period of time sufficient to depower the battery. The systems comprise (i) the depowering medium; and (ii) a container configured to receive a battery and the depowering medium such that the battery body is contacted with the depowering medium prior to the terminals. | 07-11-2013 |
20130224602 | ELECTRODE-SEPARATOR INTEGRAL SEGMENT FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method of making a separator for an electrochemical battery cell of a lithium ion battery includes electrospinning a non-woven polymer fiber mat onto a collection face of a collector substrate. The separator may be formed entirely of the electrospun non-woven polymer fiber mat or it may be a multi-layer composite that contains other components in addition to the electrospun non-woven polymer fiber mat. The collector substrate comprises an electrode (positive or negative) optionally covered with a ceramic particle layer such that electrospinning of the non-woven polymer fiber mat forms an electrode-separator integral segment. The electrode-separator integral segment may then be assembled into an electrochemical battery cell of a lithium ion battery. | 08-29-2013 |
20130319599 | NON-WOVEN POLYMER FIBER MAT FOR USE IN A LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A method of making a non-woven polymer fiber mat that includes one or more polymer fibers and particles intermingled with the one or more polymer fibers is disclosed. The method, more specifically, includes simultaneously electrospinning the one or more polymer fibers and spraying the particles onto a collection face of a collector substrate. Once formed, the non-woven polymer fiber mat may be incorporated into an electrochemical battery cell of a lithium ion battery. | 12-05-2013 |
20140023931 | PHYSICALLY CROSS-LINKED GEL ELECTROLYTE - An electrochemical battery cell of a lithium ion battery has a physically cross-linked gel electrolyte situated between a negative electrode and a positive electrode. The gel electrolyte includes a block co-polymer host and a liquid electrolyte, which can transport lithium ions, absorbed into the block co-polymer host. The block co-polymer host includes poly(alkylene oxide) block units and physically cross-linkable block units. A few preferred physically cross-linkable block units that may be employed include polyamide block units and poly(terephthalate)ester block units. | 01-23-2014 |
20140038024 | COMPOSITE SEPARATOR FOR USE IN A LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A composite separator and a method of making a composite separator are disclosed. The composite separator includes one or more electrospun polymer fibers and ceramic particles. And the method of making a composite separator includes electrospinning a first non-woven polymer fiber mat, applying ceramic particles over the first non-woven polymer fiber mat, and then electrospinning a second non-woven polymer fiber mat over the first non-woven polymer fiber mat and the ceramic particles. Once formed, the composite separator may be incorporated into an electrochemical battery cell of a lithium ion battery. | 02-06-2014 |
20140220233 | DIRECT FORMATION OF A SEPARATOR WITH A PROTECTIVE EDGE ON AN ELECTRODE - A method for forming integral separator-electrodes for a battery. The method comprises providing a continuous electrode sheet having an electrode active material deposited on a current collector. The method includes forming a plurality of individual electrodes from the continuous electrode sheet. Each electrode is formed having a center region and a plurality of edges. A separator coating having a substantially uniform thickness is applied to the center region and the plurality of edges of each electrode. The separator coating layer is larger in size than the electrode active material coated area. | 08-07-2014 |
20140265557 | SINGLE-LITHIUM ION CONDUCTOR AS BINDER IN LITHIUM-SULFUR OR SILICON-SULFUR BATTERY - A sulfur-containing electrode has a binder comprising a single-lithium ion conductor. The electrode may be used a cathode in a lithium-sulfur or silicon-sulfur battery. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272526 | POROUS SEPARATOR FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A porous separator for a lithium ion battery is disclosed herein. The porous separator includes a non-woven membrane and a porous polymer coating. The porous polymer coating is formed on a surface of the non-woven membrane, or is infused in pores of the non-woven membrane, or is both formed on the surface of the non-woven membrane and infused in pores of the non-woven membrane. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272569 | COATING FOR SEPARATOR OR CATHODE OF LITHIUM-SULFUR OR SILICON-SULFUR BATTERY - A battery with a sulfur-containing cathode, an anode, and a separator between the cathode and the anode has a coating comprising a single-lithium ion conductor on at least one of the cathode or the separator. | 09-18-2014 |
20150037651 | POROUS COMPOSITE STRUCTURES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SEPARATORS - Micro-fibrillated cellulose nanofibers (or other suitable fibrillated organic polymer nanofibers) are dispersed with ceramic particles (such as alumina or silica powder) in water suspension and formed into a suitable porous mat shape by wet-laying the suspension on a suitable mesh structure. After removal of the mat from the mesh and drying, the suitably proportioned cellulose nanofibers/ceramic powder composite may be coated with a thin porous polymer layer to further fix the particles between the fibers and strengthen the resulting composite membrane for use as a separator layer between the electrode layers of an electrochemical cell. The strength and temperature resistance of the composite separator layer make it particularly useful in lithium-ion batteries for vehicle traction motors. | 02-05-2015 |
20150056492 | CROSS-LINKED MULTILAYER POROUS POLYMER MEMBRANE BATTERY SEPARATORS - A cross-linkable polyolefin composition (polyethylene, polypropylene or an ethylene-propylene copolymer) is coextruded with ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene to form two-layer separator membranes, or three-layer separator membranes, for lithium-ion battery cells. In three-layer separator membranes, the cross-linkable polyolefin is formed as the outer faces of the separator for placement against facing surfaces of cell electrodes. The polymer materials initially contain plasticizer oil, which is removed from the extruded membranes, and the extruded membranes are also stretched to obtain a suitable open pore structure in the layered membranes to provide for suitable infiltration with a liquid electrolyte. The cross-linked polyolefin layer provides strength at elevated temperatures and the lower-melting, ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene layer provides the separator membrane with a thermal shutdown capability. | 02-26-2015 |
20150221936 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR A LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A negative electrode material includes an active material particle. The active material particle includes a silicon core and an oxidation layer on a surface of the silicon core. The negative electrode material further includes a polyimide binder bound directly to the oxidation layer of the active material particle. An additional binding enhancing agent is excluded from the negative electrode material. | 08-06-2015 |
20150228980 | HIGH PERFORMANCE SILICON ELECTRODES HAVING IMPROVED INTERFACIAL ADHESION BETWEEN BINDER AND SILICON - Methods for making a negative electrode material for use in an electrochemical cell, like a lithium ion battery, are provided. The electroactive material comprises silicon. The electroactive material comprises a functionalized surface having a grafted reactive group (e.g., an epoxide group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, and the like). The functionalized surface is admixed and reacted with a polymeric binder (e.g., polyalkylene oxide (PAO), polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polyimide (PI), and the like that also has at least one reactive functional group) and optionally electrically conductive particles. A porous solid electrode material is thus formed. Negative electrodes are also provided, which provide significant performance benefits and reduce the issues associated with capacity fade, diminished electrochemical cell performance, cracking, and short lifespan associated with conventional silicon anode materials. | 08-13-2015 |
20150328847 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITE REPAIR VIA RADIOFREQUENCY HEATING OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A method of repairing a polymeric composite workpiece. The method includes detecting and identifying a localized area of a polymeric composite workpiece having a defect. A resin is applied to the localized area. The resin includes a plurality of magnetic particles dispersed therein. The resin may include a mixture of nanoparticles dispersed therein, selected from the group consisting of a thermosetting resin, a thermoplastic resin, and mixtures thereof. The method includes introducing radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation adjacent the resin to selectively induce localized heating and/or curing of the resin. | 11-19-2015 |
20150333318 | NEGATIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM-BASED BATTERIES - A negative electrode material includes an active material, which is present in an amount ranging from about 60 wt % to about 95 wt % of a total wt % of the negative electrode material. The negative electrode material further includes a polyimide binder, which is present in an amount ranging from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the total wt % of the negative electrode material. The polyimide binder contains a repeating unit, where a backbone structure of each repeating unit has no ether group present and no more than one carbonyl group present. The negative electrode material also includes a conductive filler, which is present in an amount ranging from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt % of the total wt % of the negative electrode material. | 11-19-2015 |
20160039157 | Mechanical Interlocking Realized Through Induction Heating For Polymeric Composite Repair - A method of repairing a polymeric composite workpiece. The method comprises identifying a localized area of the polymeric composite workpiece having a defect. A plurality of three dimensional interface structures are aligned adjacent at least a portion of the localized area. The method includes applying a polymeric composite patch to the localized area such that the interface structures are disposed between the polymeric composite workpiece and the polymeric composite patch. An alternating electromagnetic field may be introduced to selectively induce localized heating of the interface structures. The localized heating softens regions of the polymeric composite workpiece and the polymeric composite patch adjacent the interface structures, causing the interface structures to penetrate a distance into the respective polymeric composite workpiece and the polymeric composite patch. | 02-11-2016 |
20160056437 | INTEGRAL BI-LAYER SEPARATOR-ELECTRODE CONSTRUCTION FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES - A porous bi-layer separator is composed of a first separator layer with a contacting array of non-conducting particles overlaid with a second separator layer of a microporous polymer layer, fabricated on the electrode surface of the anode of a lithium-ion battery to form an integral electrode-separator construction. Exemplary bi-layer separators may be fabricated by deposition of solvent-containing slurries of separator particles followed by solvent evaporation to produce the particle layer with subsequent application of polymer solutions followed by controlled evaporation of solvent to produce the microporous polymer layer. The elevated temperature performance of lithium-ion battery cells incorporating such integral electrode-bi-layer separators was demonstrated to exceed the performance of similar cells using commercial and experimental single layer polymer separators. | 02-25-2016 |
Xiaosong Huang, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20110200863 | LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH COATED SEPARATORS - A porous polymer sheet or membrane is provided with a thin coating of an electrically non-conductive ceramic composition and the coating conforms to all surfaces, including the pore surfaces, of the membrane. Such a coated membrane serves well, for example, as an intra-cell separator in a lithium ion battery. The coating increases the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the separator in battery operation and retains electrolyte. The coating may be formed by a two-step vapor-phase process in which atoms of one or more metals such as aluminum, calcium, magnesium, titanium, silicon and/or zirconium are deposited in a conformal layer on a workpiece surface. The metal atoms may then be reacted with ammonia, carbon dioxide, and or water to form their respective non-conductive nitrides, carbides, and/or oxides on the surface. The two-step process is repeated as necessary to obtain a ceramic material coating of desired thickness. | 08-18-2011 |
20110236762 | POROUS MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The instant disclosure relates to porous membranes and methods of making the same. An example of the method includes exposing a polymeric film (including a polymer and i) a gel-forming polymer, ii) ceramic particles, or iii) combinations of i and ii) established on a carrier belt to a non-solvent or a slightly miscible solvent of a polymer in the polymeric film, thereby inducing formation of a porous structure in the polymeric film. The method further includes transporting the polymeric film on the carrier belt into a bath of a non-solvent or a slightly miscible solvent of the polymer for a predetermined time thereby finalizing the formation of the porous structure and forming the porous membrane. The porous membrane is removed from the non-solvent or slightly miscible solvent bath. | 09-29-2011 |
20120156568 | BATTERY SEPARATORS WITH VARIABLE POROSITY - A porous polymer battery separator is provided that includes variable porosity along its length. Such battery separators can increase the uniformity of the current density within electrochemical battery cells that may normally experience higher current density and higher temperatures near their terminal ends than they do near their opposite ends. By disposing a variable porosity separator between the electrodes of an electrochemical cell such that its terminal end has a lower porosity than its opposite end, the transport of ions, such as lithium ions, through the separator can be more restricted in normally high current regions and less restricted in normally low current regions, thereby increasing the overall uniformity of current density within the battery cell. Variable porosity battery separators may be produced by a dry-stretching process or by a wet process. These processes may include forming a polymer-containing film, producing a uniform distribution of pore sites within the film, and reforming the polymer-containing film to a uniform thickness. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156569 | BATTERY SEPARATORS WITH VARIABLE POROSITY - A porous polymer battery separator is provided that includes variable porosity along its length. Such battery separators can increase the uniformity of the current density within electrochemical battery cells that may normally experience higher current density and higher temperatures near their terminal ends than they do near their opposite ends. By disposing a variable porosity separator between the electrodes of an electrochemical cell such that its terminal end has a lower porosity than its opposite end, the transport of ions, such as lithium ions, through the separator can be more restricted in normally high current regions and less restricted in normally low current regions, thereby increasing the overall uniformity of current density within the battery cell. Variable porosity battery separators may be produced by a modified solvent exchange process. The process may include forming a polymer-containing film having a non-uniform thickness, selectively densifiying the film so that it has a non-uniform polymer concentration, and inducing variable porosity in the film. | 06-21-2012 |
20140374937 | BATTERY SEPARATORS WITH VARIABLE POROSITY - A porous polymer battery separator is provided that includes variable porosity along its length. Such battery separators can increase the uniformity of the current density within electrochemical battery cells that may normally experience higher current density and higher temperatures near their terminal ends than they do near their opposite ends. By disposing a variable porosity separator between the electrodes of an electrochemical cell such that its terminal end has a lower porosity than its opposite end, the transport of ions, such as lithium ions, through the separator can be more restricted in normally high current regions and less restricted in normally low current regions, thereby increasing the overall uniformity of current density within the battery cell. Variable porosity battery separators may be produced by a dry-stretching process or by a wet process. These processes may include forming a polymer-containing film, producing a uniform distribution of pore sites within the film, and reforming the polymer-containing film to a uniform thickness. | 12-25-2014 |
Xiaoyue Huang, Houghton, MI US
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20090060411 | PLANAR MAGNETIZATION LATCHING IN MAGNETO-OPTIC FILMS - A latching magnetic structure in the resonant cavity of magneto-photonic crystal films with in-plane magnetization. Also disclosed is a method for the fabrication and observation of a latching magnetic structure. | 03-05-2009 |
Xuefei Huang, Okemos, MI US
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20120107229 | NOVEL NANO-PROBES FOR MOLECULAR IMAGING AND TARGETED THERAPY OF DISEASES - The present inventions relate to compositions and methods for imaging and treating atherosclerotic diseases, pathogen infections, and tumors by administering actively targeting magnetic nanoparticles. In particular, the present inventions provide new types of targeting ligands attached to magnetic nanoparticles for magnetic resonance imaging. The use of these targeted magnetic nanoparticles is contemplated as a means to treat atherosclerotic diseases, including but not limited to inhibiting and removing atherosclerotic plaques. Further, actively targeting magnetic nanoparticles are contemplated for use with multiple labels for use in nuclear medicine imaging, computed tomography (CT) techniques and other types of imaging for medical and research applications. | 05-03-2012 |
Yen Chih Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100196322 | POLYMER FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS AND DRUG DELIVERY - A biocompatible and biodegradable elastomeric polymer material, the polymer material comprising: glycerol and dodecanedioic acid, wherein the molar ratio of glycerol to dodecanedioic acid is from about 5:1 to about 1:5. Methods for using the biocompatible and biodegradable elastomeric polymer material comprises providing an PGD elastomeric polymer comprising glycerol and dodecanedioic acid, in a molar ratio of glycerol to dodecanedioic acid of about 1:1 and administering the PGD elastomeric polymer to a soft tissue defect site in needs thereof. | 08-05-2010 |
Yinyan Huang, Northville, MI US
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20090249773 | Diesel Turbine SCR Catalyst - A system for treating exhaust gases from an engine is described. The system includes, the exhaust gases routed from the engine to atmosphere through an exhaust passage, the system comprising: an injector directing a spray of reductant into the exhaust gases routed from the engine to atmosphere; an exhaust separation passage that separates an exhaust gas flow received from the engine into a plurality of separate exhaust gas flows; a plurality of oxidation catalysts, each of which receives one of the plurality of separate exhaust gas flows; a flow combining passage that receives the plurality of separate exhaust gas flows and combines them into a re-combined exhaust gas flow; a turbocharger that receives the re-combined exhaust gas flow from the flow combining passage; and a selective catalytic reduction catalyst positioned downstream of the turbocharger. | 10-08-2009 |
20100175372 | COMPACT DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM - A diesel engine exhaust treatment system and method is provided which utilizes a diesel particulate filter positioned in the exhaust gas stream of a vehicle which includes an SCR catalyst, an ammonia oxidation catalyst, and/or a diesel oxidation catalyst. The system is capable of performing multiple functions including converting NO | 07-15-2010 |
20100180579 | EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WITH AN INTEGRATED PARTICULATE FILTER AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION UNIT - The present invention relates to an emission control system for reducing gases from the exhaust of a combustion process. In at least one embodiment, the emission control system includes an exhaust passage for transporting the exhaust from the combustion process; a reductant disposed within exhaust passage downstream of the combustion process, and an integrated particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction unit disposed downstream of the reductant, with the unit having a first selective catalytic reduction catalyst disposed within a first inner wall portion of the exhaust passage; and a particulate filter disposed within a second inner wall portion of the exhaust passage downstream of the first inner wall portion. In at least one particular embodiment, the particulate fileter is coated with a second selective catalytic reduction catalyst. | 07-22-2010 |
20100322833 | Urea-Resistant Catalytic Units and Methods of Using the Same - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a urea-resistant catalytic unit is provided. In at least one embodiment, the catalytic unit includes a catalyst having a catalyst surface, and a urea-resistant coating in contact with at least a portion of the catalyst surface, wherein the urea-resistant coating effectively reduces urea-induced deactivation of the catalyst. In at least another embodiment, the urea-resistant coating includes at least one oxide from the group consisting of titanium oxide, tungsten oxide, zirconium oxide, molybdenum oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, sulfur oxide, niobium oxide, molybdenum oxide, yttrium oxide, nickel oxide, cobalt oxide, and combinations thereof. | 12-23-2010 |
20110064632 | Staged Catalyst System and Method of Using the Same - One aspect of the present invention is directed to a staged catalyst system for reducing gases in the exhaust from a combustion engine. In one embodiment, the staged catalyst system includes an integrated particulate filter block supporting thereupon a first selective catalytic reduction catalyst; and a flow-through catalyst block supporting thereupon a second selective catalytic reduction catalyst, wherein the integrated particulate filter block is disposed downstream of the combustion engine and upstream of the flow-through catalyst block. | 03-17-2011 |
20110064633 | Multi-Functional Catalyst Block and Method of Using the Same - According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multi-functional catalyst block for reducing waste materials in the exhaust from a combustion engine. In one embodiment, the multi-functional catalyst block includes a substrate, a urea-hydrolyzing catalyst supported on the substrate, and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst supported on the substrate. In another embodiment, the substrate is a wall-flow monolith configured as a particulate filter. In yet another embodiment, the substrate is a flow-through monolith. | 03-17-2011 |
20110138776 | DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM - A diesel engine exhaust treatment system is provided which includes a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter, where a first SCR catalyst is positioned at the inlet of the diesel particulate filter, and a second SCR catalyst is coated on the filter. The first and second SCR catalysts each have a low loading, such that a lower backpressure is achieved over the use of a single SCR-coated diesel particulate filter at higher catalyst loadings. The exhaust treatment system also provides effective catalyst efficiency for removal of NO | 06-16-2011 |
20110165040 | DEVICE FOR REMEDIATING EMISSIONS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In at least one embodiment, a combined selective catalytic reduction catalyst and particulate filter (SCRF) includes a particulate filter having walls defining an intake channel including a downstream end cap and an outlet channel including an upstream end cap and an open end through which emissions pass. The walls define a plurality of pores. The walls include a plurality of zeolite-base metal particles and a binder. A washcoat is situated adjacent to less than 50% of the length of the outlet channel. The washcoat is capable of receiving noble metal particles. | 07-07-2011 |
20110247327 | Diesel Turbine SCR Catalyst - A system for treating exhaust gases from an engine is described. The system includes, the exhaust gases routed from the engine to atmosphere through an exhaust passage, the system comprising: an injector directing a spray of reductant into the exhaust gases routed from the engine to atmosphere; an exhaust separation passage that separates an exhaust gas flow received from the engine into a plurality of separate exhaust gas flows; a plurality of oxidation catalysts, each of which receives one of the plurality of separate exhaust gas flows; a flow combining passage that receives the plurality of separate exhaust gas flows and combines them into a re-combined exhaust gas flow; a turbocharger that receives the re-combined exhaust gas flow from the flow combining passage; and a selective catalytic reduction catalyst positioned downstream of the turbocharger. | 10-13-2011 |
20120230894 | Urea-Resistant Catalytic Units And Methods of Using The Same - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a urea-resistant catalytic unit is provided. In at least one embodiment, the catalytic unit includes a catalyst having a catalyst surface, and a urea-resistant coating in contact with at least a portion of the catalyst surface, wherein the urea-resistant coating effectively reduces urea-induced deactivation of the catalyst. In at least another embodiment, the urea-resistant coating includes at least one oxide from the group consisting of titanium oxide, tungsten oxide, zirconium oxide, molybdenum oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, sulfur oxide, niobium oxide, molybdenum oxide, yttrium oxide, nickel oxide, cobalt oxide, and combinations thereof | 09-13-2012 |
York Yue Huang, Novi, MI US
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20130239701 | MULTI-AXIS LOADCELL - A multi-axis loadcell, which includes an flexure including a upper member, a lower member and at least three force-measuring beams; each of the force-measuring beams having a rectangle-shaped cross section and being arranged between the upper member and the lower member; the multi-axis loadcell further comprising at least four strain gages, at least two strain gages being respectively arranged in middle of a same side surface of the force-measuring beam in the longitudinal and transverse directions for measuring longitudinal strain and transverse strain; at least two strain gages being respectively arranged on the force-measuring beam in the positive 45° direction and negative 45° direction, for measuring the shearing strains of positive 45° and of negative 45°. This multi-axis loadcell allows for convenient installment, and is characteristic of simple construction. | 09-19-2013 |
Yue Huang, East Lansing, MI US
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20090293590 | Ionic liquid thin layer sensor for electrochemical and/or piezoelectric measurements - An electrochemical piezoelectric sensor is disclosed. The sensor includes a piezoelectric substrate, three (or more) electrodes over a first surface of the substrate, and another electrode over a second (opposing) surface of the substrate. An ionic liquid in the form of a film is adhered, bound, immobilized, or otherwise positioned over the substrate and electrodes of the first surface. The ionic liquid film permits the absorption and detection of analytes from a gaseous sample, for environmental gases, example explosive vapors and/or explosive vapor species in the gaseous sample. Detection (optionally including analyte quantitation and qualitative identification) can be performed by both electrochemical and piezoelectric techniques using a single sensor. Systems incorporating and methods of using the electrochemical piezoelectric sensor also are disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20150309125 | Monolithic Three-Axis Magnetometer - A three-axis magnetic field sensing device, a magnetometer, and methods of fabricating and testing are presented. The magnetometer comprises a plurality of sloped surfaces. A plurality of magnetic sensing units is disposed on the slopes. A magnetic field can be measured by the sensing units. Each of the three orthogonal-axis components of the magnetic field, a Euclidean vector, can then be solved by using a simple algorithm as an expression of the sensing unit measurement values and slope angles. Polarization, testing and characterization of the device could be done by applying a magnetic field along a common axis to all sensing units, along which each sensing unit has sensitivity. | 10-29-2015 |
Yueh-Se J. Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080201914 | Trim clip - A trim clip for securing a panel to a structural part is disclosed herein. The trim clip includes: a captivating part having an anchor; a body part having a cavity for receiving the anchor; and means for locking the captivating part to the body part. Wherein the body part is engageable with the structural part and has a first flange for seating against the structural part. Wherein the captivating part has a second flange for seating against the panel. Wherein the captivating part and the body part in an unlocked state have a lateral float, an axial float, and an angular tilt float therebetween. Wherein the captivating part and the body part in a locked state have substantially no lateral float, no axial float, and no angular tilt float therebetween. | 08-28-2008 |
20090069984 | AUTOMATIC WINDOW REPOSITIONING TO RELIEVE VEHICLE PASSENGER CABIN WIND PRESSURE PULSATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for the detection of conditions indicative of a wind pressure pulsation within the passenger cabin of a vehicle, and for the reduction of the intensity of the pressure pulsation via automatic window repositioning. The apparatus comprises vehicle sensors for detection of a pressure pulsation condition, controllers to process sensor data and issue commands, and power-operated vehicle windows. | 03-12-2009 |
20090230723 | VEHICLE CLOSURE ASSEMBLY WITH SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER SEAL - A closure assembly with a shape memory polymer seal is provided for use with a vehicle. The closure assembly includes a frame member configured for attachment to the vehicle body to selectively transition from a closed position to an open position. The seal structure includes a base portion elongated along and attached to a peripheral edge of the frame member or the vehicle body, and a flexible contact portion extending integrally from the base portion and configured for sealing communication with an opposing surface. A thermally-activated smart material (TASM), namely a shape memory polymer member, is disposed inside a cavity within the contact portion. A thermoelectric device is in thermal communication with the TASM, and is characterized by a thermal differential when current flows therethrough. The TASM is activated in response to the thermal differential of the thermoelectric device, thereby altering at least one physical property of the TASM. | 09-17-2009 |
20090236834 | Retractable Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System For Vehicle Head Rest - An enhanced head-and-neck restraint system is provided for use with a vehicle having a passenger compartment with a seat assembly and a safety belt assembly mounted therein. The restraint system includes first and second collar straps each having an inflatable cushion integrated thereto. A first end of each collar strap is attached to a headrest portion of the seat assembly to transition between a retracted position, in which the collar straps are substantially inside the headrest portion, and a use position, in which each collar strap attaches to a belt webbing of the safety belt system. A fluid dispensing apparatus is in fluid communication with the inflatable cushions, and operable to selectively transition the inflatable cushions from a non-expanded state to an expanded state when the collar straps are in the use position. | 09-24-2009 |
Zhao Huang, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150088870 | Systems and Methods for Diagnosing Inherited Retinal Diseases - A method for automatically diagnosing inherited retinal disease includes receiving a plurality of dissimilar types of data and pre-processing at least one of the plurality of dissimilar types of data to generate a feature vector descriptive of a patient. Further, the method includes, for each of the plurality of dissimilar types of data: (i) comparing portions of the respective type of data or a corresponding feature vector to data in a mutation proven database; (ii) generating a ranked list of matches between the patient and the plurality of patients with known diagnoses; and (iii) storing the ranked list of matches in an output database. A diagnosis routine then aggregates a plurality of ranked lists of matches in the output database to generate a ranked list of genetic diagnoses corresponding to the patient and sends an indication of the ranked list of genetic diagnoses to the end user device. | 03-26-2015 |
Zhe Huang, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20100162806 | Detection of cylinder-to-cylinder air/fuel imbalance - An air/fuel imbalance detection module includes a fueling control module, a response time determination module, and a comparison module. The fueling control module commands a fueling change according to a predetermined fueling pattern. The response time determination module determines a measured response time for a wide-range air/fuel sensor (WRAF) to output a predetermined voltage. The comparison module compares the measured response time with a reference time range and diagnoses air/fuel imbalance when the measured response time is outside the reference time range. | 07-01-2010 |
20100242574 | PROTECTIVE HEATED SCREEN FOR ELEMENT - A protective heated screen for an element of a sensor surrounds a portion of the element and reduces and/or minimizes the propensity for liquid droplets to come in contact with the heated element. The screen can allow fluid flow therethrough to allow the sensor element to come in contact with the fluid stream. The screen can be in continuous heat-transferring contact with the sensor element such that both the sensor element and screen are at a temperature significantly greater than the ambient temperature. Liquid droplets contacting the heated screen may evaporate such that the liquid droplets do not come in contact with the sensor element. The screen can also break down the liquid droplets into smaller droplets such that the thermal stress created by the droplets contacting the heated element is reduced over that caused by a larger droplet. | 09-30-2010 |
20150275773 | ELECTRIC HYBRID POWERTRAIN REGENERATION EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT - A method and system for increasing regenerative energy available during deceleration by reducing engine pumping losses. The method includes a controller that reduces fuel delivery to the engine and closes an engine throttle during deceleration. The controller identifies the maximum kinetic energy available during deceleration and opens an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and engine throttle as necessary to reduce a vacuum in an engine intake manifold, thus minimizing engine pumping losses and increasing regenerative energy available during deceleration while ensuring that a catalyst temperature is above a catalyst temperature threshold. | 10-01-2015 |
Zhenjian Huang, Canton, MI US
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20090020993 | KNEE BOLSTER ASSEMBLY - A knee bolster, disposed within the instrument panel of an automotive vehicle, for absorbing energy from impact with the knees of an occupant of the automotive vehicle, the knee bolster assembly comprising a skin defining a show surface of the instrument panel, an inner panel secured to the skin, the inner panel including at least one male portion protruding therefrom in a direction away from the skin, at least one energy absorbing structure extending in a direction away from the inner panel, the energy absorbing structure having portions defining at least one recess therein, the male portions of the inner panel being received within the recess of the energy absorbing structures in a non-contacting alignment. | 01-22-2009 |
Zugang Huang, Troy, MI US
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20080217079 | AUXILLARY DRIVE SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING AXLE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT - A vehicle with an axle assembly, which has a housing, a differential, an input shaft, a pair of shafts and a pair of wheel hubs, and an auxiliary drive unit that includes an electric motor and an overrunning clutch. The differential and the input shaft are disposed in the housing for rotation therein. The differential includes a case and a ring gear that is coupled to the case. The input shaft has a pinion that is meshingly engaged to the ring gear. Each shaft couples the differential to one of the wheel hubs. The clutch includes an input portion, which is coupled to the output shaft of the electric motor, and an output portion, which is coupled to the input shaft. The output portion is de-coupled from the input portion when a rotational speed of the input portion is not greater than a rotational speed of the output portion. | 09-11-2008 |
20090032354 | TORQUE TRANSFER DEVICE WITH TORQUE LIMITING MECHANISM - An overrunning torque transmitting device that employs a plurality of cone clutches and an overload mechanism for limiting the torque transmitted through the device in a predetermined rotational direction. A method for transmitting torque is also provided. | 02-05-2009 |
20140251081 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY - An assembly that includes a tube mount, a tube, a first fillet weld, and a second fillet weld. The tube mount has a tubular side wall, a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart notches formed on a first end of the tubular side wall, and a securing aperture formed through the tubular side wall. The notches form a plurality of teeth. The tube is received into the tube mount. The first fillet weld couples the tube to the tube mount. The first fillet weld is formed about a perimeter the first end such that each of the first welds is formed substantially completely over the entirety of the teeth. The second fillet weld couples the tube to the tube mount. The second fillet weld is formed about a perimeter of the securing aperture such that the second fillet weld is formed substantially completely over an inside perimeter of the securing aperture. | 09-11-2014 |