Patents by Inventor Yi-Ru Chen

Yi-Ru Chen 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: 20210149363
    Abstract: A method to set up the parameters of solder paste screen printer while in a new product introduction (NPI). The method includes establishing a solder-printing database of a predetermined product and a database of different specifications of products, and training a first prediction model by reference to a solder paste screen printer (SPSP) and a solder paste inspection (SPI) based on the solder-printing database. A second prediction model is trained by reference to the SPI based on the database of different products. The method further includes predicting parameters for products with different specifications under multiple sets of printing parameters based on the first and second prediction models. An objective function based on the predicted measurements is established, and a specification of a product and a printing expectation parameters are input to the objective function for outputting many sets of printing-suggestion parameters of the new product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: YI-RU CHEN, HAN-TING HSU, HSUEH-FANG AI
  • Publication number: 20210054211
    Abstract: A composition may include at least 50 wt-% of a first lignin component; and up to 50 wt % of a second lignin component. The first and second lignin components may include processed lignin or native lignin. The composition may include at least 80 wt-% processed lignin; and at least 1 wt-%) of a blend component comprising an aromatic ring and one or more electron withdrawing groups. The processed lignin may include kraft lignin or GVL lignin or both. The composition may include a lignin component and a non-lignin blend component. Polymeric articles formed from the composition by casting, molding, or extrusion may exhibit a tensile strength of 20 MPa or greater, or a tensile elongation at break of 1.5%> or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Simo Sarkanen, Yi-ru Chen-Sarkanen
  • Publication number: 20200405059
    Abstract: A device for connecting a headrest to a back is disclosed. The device includes a headrest assembly and a fixing seat. The headrest assembly includes a headrest, a support and an adjusting seat. The headrest is pivotedly connected to the support. The support is slidably connected to the adjusting seat. An inner base of the adjusting seat has two rails. Each rail is extended with an inserting wing. Tops of the rails are formed with a blocker. A wall is formed between the rails. The fixing seat has a connecting side facing the adjusting seat. The connecting side has a recess with a closed bottom edge. Two opposite edges of the recess is formed with troughs for receiving the inserting wings. A flexible arm is formed between the two troughs. The flexible arm is stopped by the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Yi-Ru Chen
  • Publication number: 20200146452
    Abstract: A headrest device includes a headrest support and an adjusting seat. The headrest support is a flat rod and has a ditch and a bias rack beside the ditch. The adjusting seat is being inserted by the headrest support and has a pressing member and a buffer assembly. The pressing member is elastically pivotedly connected into a side of the adjusting seat. Part of the pressing member protrudes from the adjusting seat. The pressing member has hooking teeth corresponding to the bias rack in biasing direction and an elastic arm pressed by the adjusting seat so as to make the pressing member normally elastically outward pushed and swayable. The hooking teeth engages with the bias rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Yi-Ru Chen
  • Publication number: 20200128965
    Abstract: An elevating structure includes an armrest support, a telescopic sleeve, and a pressing member. The armrest support has a fixing base for being fixed to a seat's underside of a chair and a tube. An upper portion of a side of the tube is formed with a positioning aperture with toothed notches. The telescopic sleeve sheathes the tube and is formed with a receiving trough. Two opposite edges of the receiving trough are separately formed with pivoting recesses. A bottom of the receiving trough is formed with a via hole. The pressing member is formed with a positioning protrusion passing through the via hole to engage with one of the toothed notches. An elastic member is disposed between the receiving trough and the pressing member to provide an outward push to the pressing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Yi-Ru Chen
  • Patent number: 10312552
    Abstract: An electrical energy storage device includes a casing, an input terminal set, an output terminal set, a protection circuit board, and an electricity conducting mechanism. At least one electrical energy storage unit is disposed inside the casing. The input terminal set is disposed on a side of the casing, and the output terminal set is disposed on the other side of the casing to connect with the input terminal set of another electrical energy storage device. The protection circuit board is electrically connected to the power storage unit. Two ends of the electricity conducting mechanism are respectively connected with the input terminal set and the output terminal set, and the input terminal set and the output terminal set are connected with the electrical energy storage unit via the electricity conducting mechanism and the protection circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: YARAY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Che-Peng Liang, Yi-Ru Chen
  • Patent number: 10119027
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that include at least about 75 weight percent (wt %) alkylated lignin based on the total weight of the composition without any solvent(s). The material having a tensile strength of at least about 35 MPa, an elongation-to-break of at least about 1.5%, or both. Articles including such materials and methods of forming the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Yi-ru Chen-Sarkanen, Simo Sarkanen, Yun-Yan Wang
  • Patent number: 9796993
    Abstract: A method involving degrading materials that include lignin generally includes contacting a lignin sample with a flavin-dependent monooxygenase and contacting the lignin sample with an auxiliary compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Yi-ru Chen-Sarkanen, Simo Sarkanen, Yun-Yan Wang
  • Publication number: 20170256827
    Abstract: An electrical energy storage device includes a casing, an input terminal set, an output terminal set, a protection circuit board, and an electricity conducting mechanism. At least one electrical energy storage unit is disposed inside the casing. The input terminal set is disposed on a side of the casing, and the output terminal set is disposed on the other side of the casing to connect with the input terminal set of another electrical energy storage device. The protection circuit board is electrically connected to the power storage unit. Two ends of the electricity conducting mechanism are respectively connected with the input terminal set and the output terminal set, and the input terminal set and the output terminal set are connected with the electrical energy storage unit via the electricity conducting mechanism and the protection circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Che-Peng Liang, Yi-Ru Chen
  • Publication number: 20170166749
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that include at least about 75 weight percent (wt %) alkylated lignin based on the total weight of the composition without any solvent(s). The material having a tensile strength of at least about 35 MPa, an elongation-to-break of at least about 1.5%, or both. Articles including such materials and methods of forming the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Yi-ru Chen-Sarkanen, Simo Sarkanen, Yun-Yan Wang
  • Patent number: 9580001
    Abstract: A seat assembly is provided having a side shield having a leading edge. The side shield adapted to cover at least a portion of the seat cushion of the seat assembly. The assembly further includes a seat cushion, the side shield positioned adjacent to the seat cushion, the seat cushion having an elongated trench adapted to receive the leading edge of the side shield so as to prevent the formation of a gap between the shield and the cushion portion thereby providing an aesthetically appealing appearance to the user. The seat cushion includes a side surface positioned adjacent to the side shield. The trench is further defined as a generally horizontal momentary discontinuous surface extending into the side surface of the seat cushion, the leading edge of the side shield resting within the trench. The side shield extends around the seat cushion to a front portion of the seat cushion and the trench adapted to accept the leading edge of the side shield at the front portion of the seat cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manuufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Ru Chen Sosnowski, Robert Joseph Hazlewood, Patrick J. Edgar, Kyle E. Rosander, Leon Toma
  • Patent number: 9552083
    Abstract: A multi-function touch pen for a portable electronic device includes a pen body and an audio output module. The pen body includes a touching input terminal, located at a first end of the pen body for inputting information to the portable electronic device, and an audio input unit located adjacent to the touch input terminal for inputting audio signals to the portable electronic device. The audio output module is located at a second end of the pen body for outputting audio signals generated from the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Ru Chen
  • Patent number: 9376039
    Abstract: A seat back frame assembly and seat assembly are provided. The seat back frame assembly includes a pair of side members spaced apart from each other, a top member spaced apart from a bottom member, each of the top and bottom members interconnecting each of the pair of side members so as to define a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge enclosing a back space. An interference member is disposed within the back space and spaced apart from an inner surface of one of the pair of side members. The interference member disposed above a midpoint of the one of the pair of side members and includes a sliding surface angled obtusely with respect to the back space so as to direct an occupant forward of the back space and away from the side member when experiencing a side load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Hazlewood, Patrick J. Edgar, Yi-Ru Chen Sosnowski, Leon Toma, Phouvadol Peter Khouphongsy, Chad Anderson, Jonathan Y. San
  • Publication number: 20160159257
    Abstract: A seat back frame assembly and seat assembly are provided. The seat back frame assembly includes a pair of side members spaced apart from each other, a top member spaced apart from a bottom member, each of the top and bottom members interconnecting each of the pair of side members so as to define a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge enclosing a back space. An interference member is disposed within the back space and spaced apart from an inner surface of one of the pair of side members. The interference member disposed above a midpoint of the one of the pair of side members and includes a sliding surface angled obtusely with respect to the back space so as to direct an occupant forward of the back space and away from the side member when experiencing a side load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Hazlewood, Patrick J. Edgar, Yi-Ru Chen Sosnowski, Leon Toma, Phouvadol Peter Khouphongsy, Chad Anderson, Jonathan Y. San
  • Publication number: 20160107556
    Abstract: A seat assembly is provided having a side shield having a leading edge. The side shield adapted to cover at least a portion of the seat cushion of the seat assembly. The assembly further includes a seat cushion, the side shield positioned adjacent to the seat cushion, the seat cushion having an elongated trench adapted to receive the leading edge of the side shield so as to prevent the formation of a gap between the shield and the cushion portion thereby providing an aesthetically appealing appearance to the user. The seat cushion includes a side surface positioned adjacent to the side shield. The trench is further defined as a generally horizontal momentary discontinuous surface extending into the side surface of the seat cushion, the leading edge of the side shield resting within the trench. The side shield extends around the seat cushion to a front portion of the seat cushion and the trench adapted to accept the leading edge of the side shield at the front portion of the seat cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Ru Chen Sosnowski, Robert Joseph Hazlewood, Patrick J. Edgar, Kyle E. Rosander, Leon Toma
  • Patent number: 9317069
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a base and a footpad. The base includes a bottom plate having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface. A receiving slot is defined in the bottom plate. The footpad includes a securing member and a rotating member rotatably attached to the securing member. The rotating member includes a clipping portion. The securing member is detachably attached to the inner surface of the bottom plate, the rotating member is attached to the outer surface of the bottom plate, and the clipping portion extends though the receiving slot to engage with the securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Ru Chen
  • Patent number: 9194535
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for electronic device includes a sliding bracket and a mounting bracket. The sliding bracket includes a first mounting portion, a rotating axle, and a limiting block. The mounting bracket includes a second mounting portion and a pivoting hole. The rotating axle of the sliding bracket is inserted in the pivoting hole of the mounting bracket. The rotating axle can be rotated relative to the mounting bracket from a closed state to an opened state. In the closed state, the sliding bracket is coplanar with the mounting bracket in the supporting apparatus, and the first mounting portion attracts the second mounting portion by a magnetic force. In the opened state, the sliding bracket is rotated on the mounting bracket, the limiting block resists against the mounting bracket to stop the sliding bracket rotating, and the sliding bracket is kept at a require angle on the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Ru Chen
  • Publication number: 20150156904
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a base and a footpad. The base includes a bottom plate having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface. A receiving slot is defined in the bottom plate. The footpad includes a securing member and a rotating member rotatably attached to the securing member. The rotating member includes a clipping portion. The securing member is detachably attached to the inner surface of the bottom plate, the rotating member is attached to the outer surface of the bottom plate, and the clipping portion extends though the receiving slot to engage with the securing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: YI-RU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150116224
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base, a keyboard module secured in the base, a display module slidably coupled to the base, and an infrared module movably coupled to the base. The display module is capable of sliding to a retracted position, where the keyboard module is covered by the display module, or to an extended position, whereby the keyboard module is exposed to a user. A positioning area is defined in the infrared module and is configured to recognize an operating location of the display module or keyboard module. The infrared module is capable of moving to a first position, where the display module is located in the positioning area, and a second position, where it is the keyboard module which is located in the positioning area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: YI-RU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150108324
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for electronic device includes a sliding bracket and a mounting bracket. The sliding bracket includes a first mounting portion, a rotating axle, and a limiting block. The mounting bracket includes a second mounting portion and a pivoting hole. The rotating axle of the sliding bracket is inserted in the pivoting hole of the mounting bracket. The rotating axle can be rotated relative to the mounting bracket from a closed state to an opened state. In the closed state, the sliding bracket is coplanar with the mounting bracket in the supporting apparatus, and the first mounting portion attracts the second mounting portion by a magnetic force. In the opened state, the sliding bracket is rotated on the mounting bracket, the limiting block resists against the mounting bracket to stop the sliding bracket rotating, and the sliding bracket is kept at a require angle on the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: YI-RU CHEN