Patents Assigned to Engineering
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Patent number: 11767489Abstract: A fluid includes a base stock and one or more additives. The base stock has a viscosity index of at least 80, and either a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of at least 320 cSt or a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 14 cSt. The base stock includes greater than or equal to about 90 wt % saturates, less than or equal to about 10 wt % aromatics, and a sum of terminal/pendant propyl groups and terminal/pendant ethyl groups of at least 1.7 per 100 carbon atoms. The fluid has a thermal conductivity measured according to ASTM D7896 at 140° C. of 0.12 W/m·K or greater.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Exxon Mobil Technology and Engineering CompanyInventors: Abigail R. Van Wassen, Andrew E. Taggi, Percy R. Kanga
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Patent number: 11767195Abstract: A safety inspection system of an occupant evacuation elevator capable of having a laser range finder installed on each of an elevator rope and an elevator guide rail of the occupant evacuation elevator of a skyscraper and checking a length and verticality of each of the elevator rope and the elevator guide rail measured from the laser range finder to monitor slight distortion or location variation in real time, and accordingly, capable of easily performing a safety inspection of the occupant evacuation elevator, capable of performing the safety inspection of the occupant evacuation elevator in real time to operate the occupant evacuation elevator again in an operation mode of the occupant evacuation elevator according to an occurrence of a disaster situation in the skyscraper, and accordingly, capable of safely and quickly evacuating occupants and a method thereof are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2018Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGYInventors: Seung Un Chae, Bum Yeon Cho, Heung Youl Kim, Ki Seok Kwon
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Patent number: 11767199Abstract: A crane hook rotation-limiting device includes a mounting base and a plunger extending through a hole formed in the mounting base so as to be movable with respect to the mounting base. A spring first bearing portion is connected to the plunger so as to be movable with the plunger. A spring second bearing portion is positioned opposite the spring first bearing portion so as to be fixed with respect to the plunger during movement of the plunger. A spring member extends between the spring first bearing portion and the spring second bearing portion. A pair of crane hook rotation-limiting devices as described herein may be mounted to a crane hook assembly to control rotation of the crane hook during movement of the hook when the hook supports a sling spreader or a sling spreader and a die (or other item of tooling).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Troy A. O'Handley, George P. Rachfalowski
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Magnetism detection apparatus for underwater unexploded ordnance and method for controlling the same
Patent number: 11768309Abstract: A magnetism detection apparatus includes a detection device, at least one first locating device, and a central control device. The detection device includes an array of detection assemblies arranged in a same plane. The array of detection assemblies is configured to detect magnetic fields and output magnetic field signals corresponding to locations of the detection assemblies. The at least one first locating device is disposed on one of the detection assemblies to locate this detection assembly and output a first coordinate signal corresponding to this detection assembly. The central control device is communicatively and respectively connected to each of the detection assemblies and the at least one first locating device, and configured to process the magnetic field signals and the first coordinate signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignees: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, BEIJING INSTITUTE OF SATELLITE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGInventors: Xiao-Ping Zheng, Zhen-Yuan Sun, Hua Geng, Xiao-Jiao Deng, Bin Wang, Guo-Min Zuo -
Patent number: 11767643Abstract: A concrete finishing and forming machine adapted for rail trackbed deck construction accommodates various plinths and channels needed for light rail construction. The adjustably configurable machine comprises a rigid frame disposed above a deck by vertically upright, adjustable jack stands supported at their bottoms by wheeled, powered bogies adapted to traverse upon suitable rails on opposite sides of the deck. The jack-stands may be connected to supporting swing arms that extend from pivot sleeves enabling the jack stands to angularly swing out from the frame. A slidable carriage that is longitudinally displaceable within the frame supports at least one downwardly extending, vertically adjustable paving head having a tool that, when immersed within wet concrete and then horizontally displaced, strikes off elongated, smoothed channels resembling pathways upon the concrete.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Allen Engineering Corp.Inventor: Edward Andrew Waldon
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Patent number: 11767574Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrahigh-strength maraging stainless steel with multiphase strengthening and a preparation method thereof. The stainless steel has a composition in mass percentage as follows: 1.0-5.0% of Co, 6.0-10.0% of Ni, 11.0-17.0% of Cr, 0.3-2.0% of Ti, 3.0-7.0% of Mo, 0.08-1.0% of Mn, 0.08-0.5% of Si, 0.02% or less of C, 0.003% or less of P, 0.003% or less of S, and Fe as a balance.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Harbin Engineering UniversityInventors: Zhongwu Zhang, Junpeng Li
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Patent number: 11766203Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices including one or more hollow needles and a transducing wire disposed within at least one needle. In particular instances, arrays of such needles can be employed. Methods for fabricating and using such devices are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Philip Rocco Miller, Ronen Polsky, Nathaniel Bryant Pfeifer
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Patent number: 11766969Abstract: A configurable storage assembly for a storage compartment of a vehicle, the storage assembly including a plurality of panels extendable between a retracted position and an extended position, one or more attachment features coupled to the first end of each wall portion, and one or more receiving features coupled to the vehicle, the receiving features are configured to be selectively coupled to the attachment features. Each panel includes a wall portion having a first end and an opposite second end, the second end of the wall portion extending from a surface of the vehicle. In the retracted position, the attachment feature of each panel is spaced apart from the receiving features. In the extended position, the attachment feature of each panel is coupled to one of the receiving features.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Mikio David
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Patent number: 11767477Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for partial upgrading of heavy hydrocarbon feeds to meet transport specifications, such as pipeline transport specifications. The systems and methods can allow for one or more types of improvement in heavy hydrocarbon processing prior to transport. In some aspects, the systems and methods can produce a partially upgraded heavy hydrocarbon product that satisfies one or more transport specifications while incorporating an increased amount of vacuum gas oil and a reduced amount of pitch into the partially upgraded heavy hydrocarbon product. In other aspects, the systems and methods can allow for increased incorporation of hydrocarbons into the fraction upgraded for transport, thereby reducing or minimizing the amount of hydrocarbons requiring an alternative method of disposal or transport.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Eric B. Shen, Anjaneya S Kovvali, Aruna Ramkrishnan, Arun K. Sharma, Samuel J. Cady, Stephen H. Brown, Rustom M. Billimoria, Brenda A. Raich, Bryan A. Patel, Phillip K. Schoch, John Della Mora
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Patent number: 11766651Abstract: A sealed, passively pumped, polycrystalline ceramic vacuum chamber and method for fabricating the chamber are disclosed. The body of the vacuum chamber is made from a polycrystalline ceramic, for example, alumina. The vacuum chamber includes one or more windows made from a transparent ceramic, for example, sapphire, to accommodate optical access, while remaining amorphous-glass free to minimize or eliminate helium permeation. The vacuum chamber components are joined via laser welding or furnace brazing and the completed chamber is bakeable at temperatures up to 400° C. The vacuum chamber can operate at high or ultra-high vacuum pressures for an extended period through the use of one or more getter-based pumps. The vacuum chamber may include one or more atomic sources depending upon the application.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Charles A. Walker, Peter D. D. Schwindt, Grant Biedermann, Dennis J. De Smet, Jongmin Lee
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Publication number: 20230298985Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a carrier, an electronic component and a connector. The electronic component is disposed on the carrier. The connector is disposed on the carrier and electrically connected to the electronic component. A S 11 parameter of the connector is less than ?20 dB.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Yuanhao YU, Cheng Yuan CHEN, Chun Chen CHEN, Jiming LI, Chien-Wen TU
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Publication number: 20230296920Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods relate to technology to identify that a focal length of an adjustable lens is to be modified, where the adjustable lens is supported by a frame. The technology controls a light source to emit light towards the adjustable lens, wherein the light source is supported by the frame and adjusts a curvature of the adjustable lens with the light to modify the focal length of the adjustable lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Shailesh N. Joshi, Ercan M. Dede
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Publication number: 20230300972Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for a power electronics assembly that includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and an electrical insulation portion. The PCB includes a plurality of embedded power devices and a substrate layer having a plurality of metal inverse opal (MIO) portions. The electrically insulating portion is positioned between each of the MIO portions. The plurality of MIO portions is thermally coupled to the plurality of embedded power devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Feng ZHOU, Ercan Dede, Hiroshi Ukegawa
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Publication number: 20230300172Abstract: A system and method for cryptographically securing data communications between a group of networked devices establishes and maintains an overlay network at the Application Layer, on top of a unicast routing service provided at the Internetworking Layer. The overlay network provides first, the routes that are used to deliver multicast datagrams and second, the cryptographic keys used to secure multicast datagrams. A common cryptographic key is established between all members of each group, and end-to-end encryption ensures that multicast datagrams can be accessed only by authorized group members. In other embodiments, keys are established between pairs of adjacent devices in the overlay network, and hop-by-hop encryption ensures that multicast datagrams can be accessed only by overlay network members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Caliola Engineering, LLCInventor: Thomas R. Halford
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Publication number: 20230296328Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat exchange system, which includes a cabinet and a heat exchange apparatus. The cabinet includes a heat dissipation door and a cabinet body, and the heat dissipation door is disposed on the cabinet body. The heat exchange apparatus is disposed in the cabinet body. The heat exchange apparatus includes a heat exchange module. The heat exchange module includes a first circulation pipe and a cooling device. The first circulation pipe is in fluid communication with a heat dissipation tube component in the heat dissipation door. The cooling device includes a second circulation pipe, a compression heat exchange component, a plurality of heat dissipation fins, and a control component. The second circulation pipe is heat-exchanged with but not in fluid communication with the first circulation pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: KENMEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ching-Fu HSIEH, Shih-Chen CHANG
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Publication number: 20230298966Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat exchange system, which includes a cabinet and a heat exchange apparatus. The cabinet includes a heat dissipation door and a cabinet body, and the heat dissipation door is disposed on the cabinet body. The heat exchange apparatus is partially disposed in the cabinet body. The heat exchange apparatus includes a heat exchange module. The heat exchange module includes a first circulation pipe and a cooling device. The first circulation pipe is in fluid communication with a heat dissipation tube component in the heat dissipation door. The cooling device includes a second circulation pipe and a chilling machine. A part of the second circulation pipe is penetrated in the chilling machine to transfer heat into the chilling machine. The first circulation pipe is heat-exchanged with but not in fluid communication with the second circulation pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: KENMEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ching-Fu HSIEH, Shih-Chen CHANG
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Publication number: 20230296122Abstract: A mounting structure apparatus for dynamically loaded structure joints is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first member having an aperture through a first surface and communicating with a counterbore in a second surface. A second member is included having a blind bore coaxial with the first member aperture. An insert is engageable with the counter bore, and a fastener is disclosed insertable into the first member aperture and interactive with the second member to join the first member to the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: PRATT & MILLER ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION, LLCInventors: Kevin R. KWIATKOWSKI, Reed PELLY, Aaron WARD, Steven REINI, Jason KREMAR
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Publication number: 20230299462Abstract: A semiconductor package includes: (1) a package substrate including an upper surface; (2) a semiconductor device disposed adjacent to the upper surface of the package substrate, the semiconductor device including an inactive surface; and (3) an antenna substrate disposed on the inactive surface of the semiconductor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Han-Chee YEN
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Publication number: 20230298469Abstract: A system including sensors and a controller for cooperative escape zone detection for a group of vehicles are provided. The sensors obtain driving condition information indicating driving environments and vehicle conditions for the group of vehicles. For each vehicle, the controller determines, based on the driving environment of the vehicle, one or more distances associated with the vehicle that are between the vehicle and one or more obstacles that surround the vehicle and determines an escape zone status for the vehicle based on the one or more distances and the driving environment and the vehicle condition of the vehicle. When the escape zone status of one in the group of vehicles fails to satisfy a pre-defined condition, the controller sends one or more control signals to one or more vehicles in the group of vehicles to create an additional escape zone for the one in the group of vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Rohit GUPTA, Ziran WANG, Kyungtae HAN, Prashant TIWARI
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Publication number: 20230294018Abstract: A method for removing oil in cleaning liquid, by which fine oil in cleaning liquid can be removed efficiently with a filter element for a general-purpose filter element for separating foreign substance. As a plurality of annular protrusions 22d are formed on an outer circumferential surface 22a of the filter element 22 along substantially whole length of the filter element 22 in axis line direction thereof, innumerable small eddies 40 are created in annular grooves 22e between the neighboring annular protrusions 22d. Such eddies 40 are created by Coanda effect in a situation where cleaning liquid having viscosity flows along the annular protrusions 22e. As such eddies 40 are of a negative pressure, fine oil 41 lighter than water is separated from water and captured by filament of the lipophilic filter element 22.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Shounan Engineering Inc.Inventors: Masaji SAZAWA, Naosuke SAZAWA
