Patents by Inventor Bruce Li

Bruce Li has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240174105
    Abstract: An electric vehicle supply equipment that includes a form factor fitting a charging station including one interface for charging electric vehicles and at a second interface for powering street lighting. The first interface including a voltage for supporting level 2 charging. The electric vehicle supply equipment can also include an electrical box mounted to the structure with a form factor fitting the charging station that includes a connection to grid power. The electrical box includes an AC circuit, wherein a splitter provides for electrical communication from the AC circuit to the first and second interface, wherein the splitter provides for splitting the neutral and line cables of the AC input into a first branch that provides electrical communication to the first interface having the voltage for supporting level 2 charging, and a second branch that provides electrical communication to the second interface for powering the luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Ming Li, Sally Lee, Tianzheng Jiang, Bruce Li
  • Publication number: 20240154324
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are antenna systems, methods, and devices. The device includes a first portion including a first antenna array; and a second portion including a second antenna array, wherein the first portion and the second portion are movable with respect to one another, and wherein the first antenna array and the second antenna array are arranged such that in a first relative position of the first portion and the second portion with respect to one another the first antenna array and the second antenna array operate in combination with one another, and in a second relative position of the first portion and the second portion with respect to one another the first antenna array and the second antenna array operate independently of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Sreenivas KASTURI, Xi LI, Gregory CHANCE, Wayne BALLANTYNE, Bruce GEREN, Peter PAWLIUK, Nebil TANZI
  • Publication number: 20240124550
    Abstract: A recombinant immune cell expresses a heterologous IgG Fc receptor. In some embodiments, the heterologous IgG Fc receptor can be a chimeric IgG Fc receptor. Generally, the chimeric IgG Fc receptor includes an extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. The extracellular domain generally includes a sufficient portion of CD64 to bind to an IgG Fc region. The intracellular domain of the chimeric IgG Fc receptor includes a sufficient portion of an Fc receptor allowing immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) to initiate cell signaling when an IgG Fc region binds to the extracellular domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Jianming Wu, Bruce Kenneth Walcheck, Robert Harrison Hullsiek, Yungfang Li, Hemant Kumar Mishra
  • Publication number: 20240111101
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to laser treatment of an optical fiber to secure the optical fiber within a ferrule bore. In particular, the laser treatment modifies the physical structure of the optical fiber to aid in securing the optical fiber within the ferrule bore and to correct core-to-ferrule eccentricity errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Elkins, II, Ming-Jun Li, Ying Liu, Lei Yuan
  • Publication number: 20240101662
    Abstract: Anti-IL-12/IL-23p40 antibodies, such as ustekinumab, are used in methods and compositions for safe and effective treatment of psoriasis, particularly moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, in pediatric patients. The methods and compositions address a clear unmet medical need in this patient population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Ming-Chun Hsu, Shu Li, Bruce Randazzo, Kun Song, Yaowei Zhu
  • Patent number: 11926632
    Abstract: Mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressors contribute to the development and progression of cancer. The present disclosure describes compounds and methods that restore DNA binding affinity of p53 mutants. The compounds of the present disclosure can bind to mutant p53 and restore the ability of the p53 mutant to bind DNA and activate downstream effectors involved in tumor suppression. The disclosed compounds can be used to reduce the progression of cancers that contain a p53 mutation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Binh Vu, Romyr Dominique, Hongju Li, Bruce Fahr, Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20230400184
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing NOx and CO emissions in a natural draft heater are disclosed. For example, the disclosure provides embodiments of systems and methods for controlling a draft value within a heater shell to deliver an amount of excess air to a burner to thereby maintain at least one of NOx emissions not exceeding 0.025 lb/MMBtu (HHV) and CO emissions not exceeding 0.01 lb/MMBtu (HHV) in a natural draft heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jon Craig, Bruce Li, Rick Pasi
  • Patent number: 11587621
    Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for programming memory cells with a reduced number of program pulses. A program operation includes a first, foggy program pass followed by a second, fine program pass. The number of program loops in the foggy program pass is minimized while providing relatively narrow Vth distributions for the foggy states. The program loops include one or more checkpoint program loops in which a program speed of the memory cells is determined through a read operation. In a next program loop, the fast-programming memory cells are inhibited from programming while the slow-programming memory cells are programmed with a reduced speed by applying a program speed-reducing bit line voltage. This brings the threshold voltage of the slow-programming memory cells into alignment with the threshold voltage of the fast-programming memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Wang, Liang Li, Bruce Li, Will Li, Yichen Wang
  • Publication number: 20230043349
    Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for programming memory cells with a reduced number of program pulses. A program operation includes a first, foggy program pass followed by a second, fine program pass. The number of program loops in the foggy program pass is minimized while providing relatively narrow Vth distributions for the foggy states. The program loops include one or more checkpoint program loops in which a program speed of the memory cells is determined through a read operation. In a next program loop, the fast-programming memory cells are inhibited from programming while the slow-programming memory cells are programmed with a reduced speed by applying a program speed-reducing bit line voltage. This brings the threshold voltage of the slow-programming memory cells into alignment with the threshold voltage of the fast-programming memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Wang, Liang Li, Bruce Li, Will Li, Yichen Wang
  • Patent number: 11530554
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas Tubby, Jimm Hewitt, Laura Kay Raffi, David Sousa, Bruce Li
  • Publication number: 20210260921
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided. The non-pneumatic tire includes an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a load bearing ring positioned between the outer annular portion and the inner annular portion, the load bearing ring including an inner layer of matrix material, an outer layer of matrix material, and a wave shaped spring positioned between the inner layer of matrix material and the outer layer of matrix material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Tim Moss, Bruce Li Wang
  • Publication number: 20200378600
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing NOx and CO emissions in a natural draft heater are disclosed. For example, the disclosure provides embodiments of systems and methods for controlling a draft value within a heater shell to deliver an amount of excess air to a burner to thereby maintain at least one of NOx emissions not exceeding 0.025 lb/MMBtu (HHV) and CO emissions not exceeding 0.01 lb/MMBtu (HHV) in a natural draft heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Jon Craig, Bruce Li, Rick Pasi
  • Patent number: 10806280
    Abstract: An inflatable neck pillow is disclosed comprising a generally C-shaped inflatable pillow that approximates the shape of a human neck, wherein the pillow includes an air valve for inflating and deflating the same and means for securing the pillow within the compartment of a garment with a stowable hood. The pillow preferably has an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is longer than the lower portion, with an indentation or narrower portion between such that the pillow remains securely in place when inserted into the storage compartment of a garment collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Li
  • Publication number: 20190257121
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Lukas TUBBY, Jimm HEWITT, Laura Kay RAFFI, David SOUSA, Bruce LI
  • Publication number: 20190099021
    Abstract: An inflatable neck pillow is disclosed comprising a generally C-shaped inflatable pillow that approximates the shape of a human neck, wherein the pillow includes an air valve for inflating and deflating the same and means for securing the pillow within the compartment of a garment with a stowable hood. The pillow preferably has an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is longer than the lower portion, with an indentation or narrower portion between such that the pillow remains securely in place when inserted into the storage compartment of a garment collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Bruce Li
  • Patent number: 10119438
    Abstract: An engine system comprises an intake manifold including a manifold body downstream of an intake port and having a first through-aperture and a second through-apertures spaced apart from the first through-aperture on the manifold body; a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system including a first PCV branch and a second PCV branch communicated fluidly with the first through-aperture and the second through-aperture of the manifold body, respectively, and configured to route a blow-by gas in a crankcase to the intake manifold; and a variable valve assembly to regulate a flow passing through the first or second PCV branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Baocheng Sun, Bruce Li, Bin Yin, Dallis Sun
  • Patent number: 10113611
    Abstract: A torsional vibration damper mounted at a crankshaft of an engine is provided. The torsional vibration damper comprises a hub having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface opposite to the first mounting surface, an inertia ring and an elastomer element disposed between the hub and the inertia ring. The hub includes a first mounting hole configured to receive the crankshaft, and at least one slot spaced apart from the first mounting hole. The slot is configured such that a center-of-gravity of the torsional vibration damper is offset from a central axis of the crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Li, Bin Yin, Dallis Sun, Baocheng Sun, Jagadish Sorab
  • Publication number: 20180066729
    Abstract: A torsional vibration damper mounted at a crankshaft of an engine is provided. The torsional vibration damper comprises a hub having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface opposite to the first mounting surface, an inertia ring and an elastomer element disposed between the hub and the inertia ring. The hub includes a first mounting hole configured to receive the crankshaft, and at least one slot spaced apart from the first mounting hole. The slot is configured such that a center-of-gravity of the torsional vibration damper is offset from a central axis of the crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce Li, Bin Yin, Dallis Sun, Baocheng Sun, Jagadish Sorab
  • Patent number: D813790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: The Carlstar Group, LLC
    Inventors: John Williams, Ashley Carlson, Bruce Li Wang
  • Patent number: D830958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: The Carlstar Group, LLC
    Inventors: John Williams, Ashley Carlson, Bruce Li Wang