Patents by Inventor Gaofeng Gary Wang
Gaofeng Gary Wang 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).
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Patent number: 11684095Abstract: The present disclosure seeks to reduce the effects of rotational and linear acceleration experienced by the body of a user in response to an impact force. Modular disengaging systems of the present disclosure are generally suitable for coupling to protective equipment to provide a disengaging motion between various layers such that the effects of the impact force to the body of the user are reduced. Generally described, the modular disengaging systems of the present disclosure include layers configured to facilitate relative lateral motion therebetween upon an impact force.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Simon Fraser UniversityInventors: Daniel Eamon Abram, Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Combiz Jelveh
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Publication number: 20210137184Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to impact mitigating membranes. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the impact mitigating membranes generally include a laminar core having a first lamina and a second lamina coupled to the first lamina and configured to shift relative to the first lamina to dissipate kinetic energy resulting from an oblique impact force. The laminar core may include a lubricating layer or self-lubrication between the lamina to reduce friction. In general, the laminar core is surrounded by first and second encapsulating layers positioned adjacent each lamina. An anchoring attachment coupled to one or more of the first and second encapsulating layer and associating with the laminar core constrains relative lateral motion between the laminar core and the first and second encapsulating layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITYInventors: Daniel Eamon ABRAM, Farid GOLNARAGHI, Gaofeng Gary WANG
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Publication number: 20190265141Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a suspension-based impact test system for testing impact of a testing object against an impacting object. The impact test system includes components to couple the testing object to a suspension arm through a coupling member, and the suspension arm interfaces a motion-guiding mechanism. The impact test system generally includes a detachment mechanism for releasing the testing object from the suspension arm when initiated by a release system. The testing object releases from the constraints such that the testing object can move freely just prior to contacting the impacting object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Simon Fraser UniversityInventors: Daniel Eamon Abram, Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang
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Publication number: 20190021413Abstract: The present disclosure seeks to reduce the effects of rotational and linear acceleration experienced by the body of a user in response to an impact force. Modular disengaging systems of the present disclosure are generally suitable for coupling to protective equipment to provide a disengaging motion between various layers such that the effects of the impact force to the body of the user are reduced. Generally described, the modular disengaging systems of the present disclosure include layers configured to facilitate relative lateral motion therebetween upon an impact force.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Simon Fraser UniversityInventors: Daniel Eamon Abram, Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Combiz Jelveh
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Patent number: 10143255Abstract: An impact diverting mechanism having a top layer and a bottom layer is provided. The two layers are connected such that the top layer is configured to move in relation to the bottom layer when impacted, and therefore is able to divert impact and reduce rotational and linear acceleration on the bottom layer. The impact diverting mechanism may be attached to, or configured to attach to, an object in need of protection, such as a helmet.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Simon Fraser UniversityInventors: Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Daniel Eamon Abram, Combiz Jelveh
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Publication number: 20160120256Abstract: An impact diverting mechanism having a top layer and a bottom layer is provided. The two layers are connected such that the top layer is configured to move in relation to the bottom layer when impacted, and therefore is able to divert impact and reduce rotational and linear acceleration on the bottom layer. The impact diverting mechanism may be attached to, or configured to attach to, an object in need of protection, such as a helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Simon Fraser UniversityInventors: Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Daniel Eamon Abram, Combiz Jelveh
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Patent number: 9232824Abstract: An impact diverting mechanism having a top layer and a bottom layer is provided. The two layers are connected such that the top layer is configured to move in relation to the bottom layer when impacted, and therefore is able to divert impact and reduce rotational and linear acceleration on the bottom layer. The impact diverting mechanism may be attached to, or configured to attach to, an object in need of protection, such as a helmet.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Simon Fraser UniversityInventors: Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Daniel Eamon Abram, Combiz Jelveh
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Publication number: 20140189945Abstract: An impact diverting mechanism comprising a top layer and a bottom layer is provided. The two layers are connected such that the top layer is configured to move in relation to the bottom layer when impacted, and therefore is able to divert impact and reduce rotational and linear acceleration on the bottom layer. The impact diverting mechanism may be attached to, or configured to attach to, an object in need of protection, such as a helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITYInventors: Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Iman Ebrahimi, Combiz Jelveh
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Patent number: 6663997Abstract: In solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, a laminar flow of a dilute oxidant stream, for example air, may be disrupted by incorporating obstacles in the channels of an oxidant flow field. The laminar flow is changed to turbulent flow thereby enhancing the flow of oxygen to the membrane electrode assembly in the fuel cell and improving fuel cell performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Ballard Power Systems Inc.Inventors: Zuomin Dong, Ken W. Kratschmar, Dongming Lu, Ryan N. Mackie, Walter R. Merida Donis, Michael E. Pastula, Martin L. Perry, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Rong Zheng
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Publication number: 20020119360Abstract: In solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, a laminar flow of a dilute oxidant stream, for example air, may be disrupted by incorporating obstacles in the channels of an oxidant flow field. The laminar flow is changed to turbulent flow thereby enhancing the flow of oxygen to the membrane electrode assembly in the fuel cell and improving fuel cell performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Zuomin Dong, Ken W. Kratschmar, Dongming Lu, Ryan N. Mackie, Walter R. Merida Donis, Michael E. Pastula, Martin L. Perry, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Rong Zheng