Patents by Inventor Yanfeng Zhang

Yanfeng Zhang 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: 9897077
    Abstract: A solar automatic heat collecting and equalizing tube, including: a glass tube, an absorption tube, and a baffle. The glass tube is sleeved on the absorption tube. The absorption tube is coated with a heat absorption layer. The space between the glass tube and the absorption tube is vacuum. The baffle is disposed in the inner cavity of the absorption tube and is configured to drive a fluid in the absorption tube to tumble up and down alternately. The baffle is spiral in shape and fixed in the absorption tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ZHONGYING CHANGJIANG INTERNATIONAL NEW ENERGY INVESTMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yilong Chen, Qingping Yang, Yanfeng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180044342
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel crystalline forms of JAK inhibitors and the preparation method thereof. The novel crystalline forms in the present disclosure can be used for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, particularly for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The novel crystalline forms in the present disclosure have good stability and remarkable purification effect in process, moreover, its solubility and hygroscopicity meet the requirements for medical use. The preparation method of novel crystalline forms is simple, low cost, and has an important value for future optimization and development of the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: CRYSTAL PHARMATECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Minhua CHEN, Yanfeng ZHANG, Xiaojuan DIAO, Nan XIA, Xiaoyu ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20180021728
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for the pervaporation and vapor-permeation separation of a gas-liquid mixture or a liquid mixture by a SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane prepared in a dry gel process, comprising: 1) synthesis of SAPO-34 molecular sieve seeds; 2) coating the SAPO-34 seeds on a porous support; 3) preparation of a mother liquor for dry gel synthesis of SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane; 4) supporting the mother liquor for dry gel synthesis on the porous support coated with SAPO molecular sieve seeds and drying; 5) placing the porous support prepared in step 4) into a reaction vessel, adding a solvent, performing crystallization of the dry gel; 6) calcining; 7) using the SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane obtained from step 6) to perform separation of a gas-liquid mixture or a liquid mixture by a process of pervaporation separation or vapor-permeation separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Daniel Curulla-Ferre, Yuhan Sun, Zhiqiang Sun, Yanfeng Zhang
  • Patent number: 9873841
    Abstract: A method for gasifying biomass using a gasifier, the gasifier including a furnace body and a fuel pretreatment system. The method includes 1) crushing and sieving a biomass fuel to yield particle size-qualified fuel particles, 2) exciting working gas to yield plasma, and spraying the plasma into the gasifier, 3) spraying the particle size-qualified fuel particles into the gasifier via nozzles, synchronously spraying an oxidizer via an oxygen/vapor inlet into the gasifier, and 4) monitoring the temperature and components of the syngas, regulating an oxygen flow rate, a vapor flow rate, and microwave power to maintain the process parameters within a preset range and to control a temperature of the syngas to be between 900 and 1200° C., collecting the syngas from the syngas outlet at the top of the furnace body, and discharging liquid slag from the slag outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: WUHAN KAIDI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yilong Chen, Yanfeng Zhang, Minggui Xia, Liang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180015420
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the pervaporation and vapor-permeation separation of a gas-liquid mixture or a liquid mixture by a SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane, which comprises: 1) mixing an Al source, tetraethyl ammonium hydroxide, water, a Si source and a P source, and subjecting the resultant to hydrothermal crystallization, then centrifuging, washing and drying to get SAPO-34 molecular sieve seeds; 2) coating the SAPO-34 molecular sieve seeds onto the inner surface of a porous support tube; 3) synthesis of a SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane tube; 4) calcining the obtained SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane tube to obtain a SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane; 5) using the SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane obtained from step 4) to perform separation of a gas-liquid mixture or a liquid mixture via a process of pervaporation separation or vapor-permeation separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Curulla-Ferre, Yuhan Sun, Zhiqiang Sun, Yanfeng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180015421
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for the pervaporation and vapor-permeation separation of a gas-liquid mixture/liquid mixture by an ion-exchanged SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane, said method comprises the following steps: 1) synthesis of SAPO-34 molecular sieve seeds; 2) coating the SAPO-34 molecular sieve seeds onto the inner surface of a porous support; 3) synthesis of SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane; 4) performing ion exchange and calcination; 5) using the ion-exchanged SAPO-34 molecular sieve membrane obtained in step 4) to perform the separation of a gas-liquid mixture or a liquid mixture by a process of pervaporation separation or vapor-permeation separation. The present method for membrane separation of methanol-dimethyl carbonate has advantages like low energy consumption, being not limited by azeotropic mixture, high methanol flux and high separation factors and thus has great economic value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel CURULLA-FERRE, Yuhan SUN, Zhiqiang SUN, Yanfeng ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20180009663
    Abstract: A method for drying a catalytic oxidation furnace, the method including: 1) charging a feed gas including oxygen and natural gas, and a temperature control gas to a catalytic oxidation furnace loaded with a catalyst; 2) preheating a mixed gas including the feed gas and the temperature control gas to increase the temperature of the mixed gas, and stopping the preheating when the temperature of the mixed gas achieves a temperature adapted to trigger the oxidation reaction of the mixed gas; and 3) within the molar ratio of the temperature control gas to the feed gas being 0.1-7:1.3-1.6, reducing the molar ratio of the temperature control gas to the feed gas such that the rise of the temperature of the mixed gas conforms to the temperature rising rate of the drying-out curve of a heat insulation refractory material of the catalytic oxidation furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Yilong CHEN, Yanfeng ZHANG, Pingyu KUAI, Wentang TIAN, Daxiang WANG
  • Publication number: 20170362189
    Abstract: Novel crystalline Forms of trisodium [3-((1S,3R)-1-biphenyl-4-ylmethyl-3-ethoxycarbonyl-1-butyl carbamoyl) propionate-(S)-3?-methyl-T-(pentanoyl{2?-(tetrazol-5-ylate)biphenyl-4?-ylmethyl}amino)butyrate] hydrate, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these new forms, and use of them for treating or delaying progression or onset of diseases or disorders related to activity of angiotensin receptor 1 (AT1) blockage and neprilysin (NEP) inhibition, such as heart failure, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicants: CRYSTAL PHARMATECH CO., LTD, SUZHOU PENGXU PHARMATECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Minhua CHEN, Yanfeng ZHANG, Chaohui YANG, Xiaoyu ZHANG, Jiaoyang LI, Peng WANG, Pixu LI
  • Patent number: 9841008
    Abstract: Solar and steam hybrid power generation system including a solar steam generator, an external steam regulator, a turboset, and a power generator. A steam outlet end of the solar steam generator is connected to a steam inlet of the turboset. A steam outlet end of the external steam regulator is connected to the steam inlet of the turboset. A steam outlet of the turboset is connected to the input end of a condenser, and the output end of the condenser is connected to the input end of a deaerator. The output end of the deaerator is connected to the input end of a water feed pump. The output end of the water feed pump is connected to a circulating water input end of the solar steam generator. The output end of the water feed pump is connected to a water-return bypass of the external steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: WUHAN KAIDI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yilong Chen, Qingping Yang, Yanfeng Zhang
  • Patent number: 9833760
    Abstract: A method for preparing high-temperature, active particle-containing steam. The method includes: 1) preparing steam; selecting one or several non-oxidizing gases as a working gas; ionizing the working gas into a plasma working medium by using a plasma generator; and 2) injecting the plasma working medium into a high-temperature steam generator to form high-temperature ionized environment while introducing the steam into the high-temperature steam generator for allowing the steam to contact with the plasma working medium so that the steam is heated and activated to form active particle-containing steam. A device for preparing the high-temperature, active particle-containing steam is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: WUHAN KAIDI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yilong Chen, Yanfeng Zhang, Minxia Cao, Hong Li
  • Publication number: 20170342075
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline forms of 7-cyclopentyl-2-(5-piperazin-1-yl-pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-6-car boxylic acid dimethylamide(compound I), its salts, and process for preparation thereof. Crystalline forms in the present invention have good stability, low hygroscopicity, good processability, easy treatability and other favorable properties. In addition, the process is simple, low cost, and has an important value for future optimization and development of the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Minhua Chen, Yanfeng Zhang, Kai Liu, Jiaoyang Li, Xiaoyu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170335202
    Abstract: A catalyst, including: a transition metal; and an organic solvent. The transition metal is dispersed in the organic solvent in the form of monodisperse nanoparticles; the transition metal has a grain size of between 1 and 100 nm; and the catalyst has a specific surface area of 5 and 300 m2/g. The invention also provides a method for preparing a catalyst, including: 1) dissolving an organic salt of a transition metal in an organic solvent including a polyhydric alcohol, to yield a mixture; and 2) heating and stirring the mixture in the presence of air or inert gas, holding the mixture at the temperature of between 150 and 250° C. for between 30 and 240 min, to yield the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Yilong CHEN, Shenke ZHENG, Jiangang CHEN, Dechen SONG, Xiaodong ZHAN, Yanfeng ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9822319
    Abstract: A system for gasifying biomass is disclosed. The system comprises a water storage tank, a water pump, a heat exchanger, a plasma torch heater, a gasifier, an ash cooler, a spray tower, a dust collector, a deacidification tower, and a desiccator. The water storage tank is connected to the water inlet of the heat exchanger; the vapor outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the vapor inlet of the plasma torch heater; the vapor outlet of the plasma torch heater is connected to the vapor nozzle of the gasifier; the ash outlet of the gasifier is connected to the ash inlet of the ash cooler; the gas outlet of the gasifier is connected to the gas inlet of the spray tower; and the gas outlet of the spray tower is connected to the gas inlet of the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: SUNSHINE KAIDI NEW ENERGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yilong Chen, Yanfeng Zhang, Hongming Tang
  • Publication number: 20170327627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers having dynamic urea bonds and more specifically to polymers having hindered urea bonds (HUBs). The present invention also relates to: (a) malleable, repairable, and reprogrammable shape memory polymers having HUBs, (b) reversible or degradable (e.g., via hydrolysis or aminolysis) linear, branched or network polymers having HUBs, and (c) to precursors for incorporation of HUBs into these polymers. The HUB technology can be applied to and integrated into a variety of polymers, such as polyureas, polyurethanes, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyamines, and polysaccharides to make linear, branched, and cross-linked polymers. Polymers incorporating the HUBs can be used in a wide variety of applications including plastics, coatings, adhesives, biomedical applications, such as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering, environmentally compatible packaging materials, and 4D printing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jianjun Cheng, Hanze Ying, Yanfeng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170305885
    Abstract: Provided are compounds useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel V. Agresta, Chong-Hui Gu, David Schenkein, Hua Yang, Liting Guo, Zhen Tang, Jianming Wang, Yanfeng Zhang, Yan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170274319
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting carbon dioxide from flue gas of a power plant. The apparatus includes an absorption tower, a sedimentation pool including slanting boards, a regeneration tower, a gas-liquid separator, a desiccator, a compressor, and a condenser. A rich solution is adapted to flow from a bottom of the absorption tower into the sedimentation pool for stratification. A gas outlet of the gas-liquid separator is in series connection with the desiccator, the compressor, the condenser, and a liquid carbon dioxide storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Zhilong WANG, Yanfeng ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170261260
    Abstract: A method for drying biomass fuel, including: 1) collecting and cutting raw biomass fuel into fragments; mechanically squeezing and dehydrating the fragments to yield biomass fuel in the form of filter cake; 2) mashing and loosening the biomass fuel in the form of filter cake; and loading the biomass fuel onto charging carriages of fuel transport vehicles; 3) connecting tails of the fuel transport vehicles and the carrier vehicle of drying equipment; moving the movable drying room of the carrier vehicle of drying equipment onto the fuel transport vehicles; 4) convectively drying the biomass fuel in the charging carriages; 5) exhausting air in the movable drying room following convective drying; and 6) moving the movable drying room to cover and seal the charging carriages of a next fuel transport vehicle following radiant drying. A mobile device for drying biomass fuel is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Yilong CHEN, Shuchuan HU, Yanfeng ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9758740
    Abstract: A device for converting carbon dioxide in flue gas into natural gas using dump energy. The device includes a transformer and rectifier device, an electrolytic cell, a turbine, a carbon dioxide heater, a primary fixed bed reactor, a secondary fixed bed reactor, a natural gas condenser, and a process water line. An outlet of the transformer and rectifier device is connected to a power interface of the electrolytic cell, a gas-liquid outlet of a cathode of the electrolytic cell is connected to a gas-liquid inlet of a hydrogen separator, and a liquid outlet of the hydrogen separator is connected to a liquid reflux port of the cathode of the electrolytic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: WUHAN KAIDI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yanfeng Zhang, Yilong Chen, Zhilong Wang, Zhangjian Fang, Xingcai Zheng
  • Patent number: 9751889
    Abstract: Crystalline Form I of ibrutinib, processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the new Form, and use of Form I of ibrutinib for treating or delaying diseases or disorders related to activity of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) proteins are disclosed. The novel Form was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and other techniques. It can be readily prepared and is suitable for use in the preparation of solid dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: Crystal Pharmatech Inc., Suzhou Pengxu Pharmatech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minhua Chen, Yanfeng Zhang, Chaohui Yang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Peng Wang, Pixu Li, Fei Lu, Heng Ge
  • Patent number: 9738625
    Abstract: Provided are isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (IDH2) inhibitor compounds useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound described herein. Also provided are polymorphic forms of the IDH2 inhibitor compounds characterized by X Ray powder diffraction patterns, having improved physicochemical properties that influence in vivo dissolution rate for formulation purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel V. Agresta, Chong-Hui Gu, David Schenkein, Hua Yang, Liting Guo, Zhen Tang, Jianming Wang, Yanfeng Zhang, Yan Zhou