Patents by Inventor Fang-Ming Li

Fang-Ming 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).

  • Patent number: 10572557
    Abstract: An approach to finding facets of big data across multiple subject fields which have mutual relevance and provide useful information and insights. The approach is based on an analysis of diagrams associated with facets found in big data, such as that available on the internet, and the results of the analysis are further refined through a regional analysis and a search of social media data for events pertaining to the facets. Embodiments can further make use of statistical analysis software to provide statistical evidence related to the facets that can validate the results and findings of facet relevancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Xiao Xian Bei, Zhili Guo, Peng Hui Jiang, Fang Ming Li, Gang Zhan
  • Patent number: 10572560
    Abstract: An approach to finding facets of big data across multiple subject fields which have mutual relevance and provide useful information and insights. The approach is based on an analysis of diagrams associated with facets found in big data, such as that available on the internet, and the results of the analysis are further refined through a regional analysis and a search of social media data for events pertaining to the facets. Embodiments can further make use of statistical analysis software to provide statistical evidence related to the facets that can validate the results and findings of facet relevancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Xiao Xian Bei, Zhili Guo, Peng Hui Jiang, Fang Ming Li, Gang Zhan
  • Publication number: 20170286554
    Abstract: An approach to finding facets of big data across multiple subject fields which have mutual relevance and provide useful information and insights. The approach is based on an analysis of diagrams associated with facets found in big data, such as that available on the internet, and the results of the analysis are further refined through a regional analysis and a search of social media data for events pertaining to the facets. Embodiments can further make use of statistical analysis software to provide statistical evidence related to the facets that can validate the results and findings of facet relevancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Xiao Xian Bei, Zhili Guo, Peng Hui Jiang, Fang Ming Li, Gang Zhan
  • Publication number: 20170124201
    Abstract: An approach to finding facets of big data across multiple subject fields which have mutual relevance and provide useful information and insights. The approach is based on an analysis of diagrams associated with facets found in big data, such as that available on the internet, and the results of the analysis are further refined through a regional analysis and a search of social media data for events pertaining to the facets. Embodiments can further make use of statistical analysis software to provide statistical evidence related to the facets that can validate the results and findings of facet relevancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Xiao Xian Bei, Zhili Guo, Peng Hui Jiang, Fang Ming Li, Ghang Zhan
  • Patent number: 9326618
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lower leg rest adjusting device and an infant carrier therewith for adjusting an angle of a lower leg rest pivoted to a body of an infant carrier. The leg rest adjusting device includes an operating component, a pair of angle-fixing structures and a pair of linking components. Two ends of the lower leg rest adjusting device are pivoted to the body by the pair of angle-fixing structures, and the pair of angle-fixing structures selectively being engaged with the lower leg rest. An end of each linking component is connected to the operating component, the other end of each linking component is connected to the corresponding angle-fixing structure, the operating component driving the pair of linking components to pull the pair of angle-fixing structures to be unlocked from the lower leg rest so as to adjust the angle of the lower leg rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhi-Ren Zhong, Fang-Ming Li
  • Patent number: 9174661
    Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a stroller frame having two side frame portions, each of which includes a push rod, a leg rod, a pivot joint, and an armrest assembly including an armrest and an armrest folding device. The pivot joint has an upper joint member connected to the push rod, and a lower joint member connected to the leg rod. The armrest folding device includes: a connecting unit connected fixedly to the armrest, connected pivotally to the lower joint member, and having a guide slot formed therethrough; and a guide pin connected to the the upper joint member and extending through the guide slot. When the push rod is rotated relative to the leg rod, the guide pin moves between too opposite ends of the guide slot to thereby rotate the connecting unit relative to the lower leg rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Fang-Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20140145417
    Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a stroller frame having two side frame portions, each of which includes a push rod, a leg rod, a pivot joint, and an armrest assembly including an armrest and an armrest folding device. The pivot joint has an upper joint member connected to the push rod, and a lower joint member connected to the leg rod. The armrest folding device includes: a connecting unit connected fixedly to the armrest, connected pivotally to the lower joint member, and having a guide slot formed therethrough; and a guide pin connected to the the upper joint member and extending through the guide slot. When the push rod is rotated relative to the leg rod, the guide pin moves between too opposite ends of the guide slot to thereby rotate the connecting unit relative to the lower leg rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: FANG-MING LI
  • Publication number: 20140070590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lower leg rest adjusting device and an infant carrier therewith for adjusting an angle of a lower leg rest pivoted to a body of an infant carrier. The leg rest adjusting device includes an operating component, a pair of angle-fixing structures and a pair of linking components. Two ends of the lower leg rest adjusting device are pivoted to the body by the pair of angle-fixing structures, and the pair of angle-fixing structures selectively being engaged with the lower leg rest. An end of each linking component is connected to the operating component, the other end of each linking component is connected to the corresponding angle-fixing structure, the operating component driving the pair of linking components to pull the pair of angle-fixing structures to be unlocked from the lower leg rest so as to adjust the angle of the lower leg rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Zhi-Ren Zhong, Fang-Ming Li
  • Patent number: 8622404
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame having opposite first and second sides, a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, and a stop mechanism. The handle is operable to rotate relative to the support frame between a first position inclined toward the first side, and a second position inclined toward the second side. The stop mechanism is adapted to arrest the handle at an intermediate position when the handle is rotated from the first position toward the second position, wherein the intermediate position is located between the first and second position. In addition, other embodiments also described a method of adjusting the infant carrier apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Xuhui Chen, Fang Ming Li
  • Patent number: 8540059
    Abstract: A brake mechanism includes a first wheel base, a second wheel base, a linkage part, a passive brake device and an active brake device. The first wheel base and the second wheel base are installed on two feet of a stroller, respectively. A first wheel set and a second wheel set of the stroller are pivotally connected to the first wheel base and the second wheel base, respectively. The passive brake device and the active brake device are connected to a first end and a second end of the linkage part, respectively. The active brake device includes a first engaging part and a driving part. The driving part is rotatably disposed on the second wheel base. When the driving part rotates between a locking position and a releasing position, the driving part drives the first engaging part and drives the passive brake device to move via the linkage part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Fang-Ming Li, Hai-Bo Zeng
  • Patent number: 8480116
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle assembly having two side segments, two handle adjusting mechanisms pivotally connecting the two side segments of the handle assembly with the support frame, a release actuator and two transmission elements. Each of the handle adjusting mechanisms has a locked state for securely holding the handle assembly in place relative to the support frame, and an unlocked state allowing rotation of the handle assembly about a pivot axis relative to the support frame. Each of the transmission elements has a first and second distal end, wherein the first distal end is connected with one of the handle adjusting mechanisms, and the second distal end is connected with the release actuator. The release actuator is operable to switch the handle adjusting mechanisms from the locked state to the unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Fang Ming Li
  • Patent number: 8419025
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, and a safety lock. The support frame can include first and second frame portions pivotally coupled each other, whereby the first frame portion can rotate relative to the second frame portion between collapsed and deployed states. The handle can rotate relative to the support frame between two positions of opposite inclinations. The safety lock is assembled between the handle and the first frame portion, and is triggered by a rotational movement of the handle to lock the first and second frame portion. The safety lock is unlocked to allow relative rotation between the first and second frame portion when the handle is in the first position. The safety lock rotationally locks the first and second frame portion when the handle is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Xuhui Chen, Fang Ming Li
  • Patent number: 8353520
    Abstract: A joint structure having an anti-pinch safety feature comprises a first support element and a second support element, and a joint structure including a coupling socket and an anti-pinch element. The coupling socket is respectively connected with the first and second support element. The anti-pinch element is interposed between the second support element and the coupling socket. The second support element when rotating about a pivot axis relative to the coupling socket forms a pinch region between an edge of the coupling socket and the second support element, and the anti-pinch element can continuously occlude the pinch region when the second support element is rotating. The joint structure can be suitable for use in a support frame of an infant carrier apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Fang Ming Li
  • Patent number: 8113579
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat body, a headrest mechanism, an illumination device, and a power supply device. The headrest mechanism is connected to the seat body. The headrest mechanism includes a main body and a side wing. The side wing is movably connected to the main body. The illumination device is disposed on the side wing. The power supply device is electrically connected to the illumination device and is disposed separating from the side wing. The power supply device is used for providing electrical power to drive the illumination device to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph F. Fiore, Jr., Fang-Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20110248477
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, and a safety lock. The support frame can include first and second frame portions pivotally coupled each other, whereby the first frame portion can rotate relative to the second frame portion between collapsed and deployed states. The handle can rotate relative to the support frame between two positions of opposite inclinations. The safety lock is assembled between the handle and the first frame portion, and is triggered by a rotational movement of the handle to lock the first and second frame portion. The safety lock is unlocked to allow relative rotation between the first and second frame portion when the handle is in the first position. The safety lock rotationally locks the first and second frame portion when the handle is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Xuhui CHEN, Fang Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20110248479
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame having opposite first and second sides, a handle pivotally coupled with the support frame, and a stop mechanism. The handle is operable to rotate relative to the support frame between a first position inclined toward the first side, and a second position inclined toward the second side. The stop mechanism is adapted to arrest the handle at an intermediate position when the handle is rotated from the first position toward the second position, wherein the intermediate position is located between the first and second position. In addition, other embodiments also described a method of adjusting the infant carrier apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Xuhui CHEN, Fang Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20110148059
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle assembly having two side segments, two handle adjusting mechanisms pivotally connecting the two side segments of the handle assembly with the support frame, a release actuator and two transmission elements. Each of the handle adjusting mechanisms has a locked state for securely holding the handle assembly in place relative to the support frame, and an unlocked state allowing rotation of the handle assembly about a pivot axis relative to the support frame. Each of the transmission elements has a first and second distal end, wherein the first distal end is connected with one of the handle adjusting mechanisms, and the second distal end is connected with the release actuator. The release actuator is operable to switch the handle adjusting mechanisms from the locked state to the unlocked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Fang Ming LI
  • Publication number: 20110133418
    Abstract: A joint structure having an anti-pinch safety feature comprises a first support element and a second support element, and a joint structure including a coupling socket and an anti-pinch element. The coupling socket is respectively connected with the first and second support element. The anti-pinch element is interposed between the second support element and the coupling socket. The second support element when rotating about a pivot axis relative to the coupling socket forms a pinch region between an edge of the coupling socket and the second support element, and the anti-pinch element can continuously occlude the pinch region when the second support element is rotating. The joint structure can be suitable for use in a support frame of an infant carrier apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Fang Ming LI
  • Publication number: 20100308553
    Abstract: A brake mechanism includes a first wheel base, a second wheel base, a linkage part, a passive brake device and an active brake device. The first wheel base and the second wheel base are installed on two feet of a stroller, respectively. A first wheel set and a second wheel set of the stroller are pivotally connected to the first wheel base and the second wheel base, respectively. The passive brake device and the active brake device are connected to a first end and a second end of the linkage part, respectively. The active brake device includes a first engaging part and a driving part. The driving part is rotatably disposed on the second wheel base. When the driving part rotates between a locking position and a releasing position, the driving part drives the first engaging part and drives the passive brake device to move via the linkage part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Fang-Ming Li, Hai-Bo Zeng
  • Publication number: 20100038941
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat body, a headrest mechanism, an illumination device, and a power supply device. The headrest mechanism is connected to the seat body. The headrest mechanism includes a main body and a side wing. The side wing is movably connected to the main body. The illumination device is disposed on the side wing. The power supply device is electrically connected to the illumination device and is disposed separating from the side wing. The power supply device is used for providing electrical power to drive the illumination device to emit light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph F. Fiore, JR., Fang-Ming Li