Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • Patent number: 11645855
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a monitoring system are disclosed. The monitoring system includes a memory configured to store image data and a first camera configured to capture first image data including the activity of a passenger within the vehicle. The electronic control unit is configured to obtain, from the first camera, the first image data including the passenger, determine an activity of the passenger based on the first image data, and determine that the activity of the passenger will be different than a baseline activity of the passenger. The electronic control unit is configured to record and capture, in the memory and using the camera, the first image data for a time period before and after the determination that the activity of the passenger will be different than the baseline activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Katsumi Nagata, Masashi Nakagawa
  • Publication number: 20230132976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing and controlling solar panel arrays are provided. The solar panel array may include one or more articulating joints that may provide variability in the arrangement of solar panels, which may allow the solar panel array to be distributed over varying types of underlying surfaces. The articulating joints may allow orientations of solar panels to be different relative to one another. The articulating joints may convey rotational force across the joints, so that a rotational force used to drive a first solar panel may also be conveyed across the joint and used to drive a second solar panel. The controls system may include row-specific semi-autonomous, or autonomous, controllers as well as controllers to interface with multiple rows. The controllers may include sensors to measure system power generation and basic operations aspects of the solar field to directly measure, or infer, module shading within the solar field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: NEVADOS ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Yezin Taha, Norman Xiao
  • Publication number: 20230140052
    Abstract: Disclosed is a trolley sealing device for a flue gas circulation system of a sintering machine, including a cover body covering a top surface of a sintering machine trolley. A top end of the cover body is provided with communication assemblies, and the communication assemblies communicate an inner cavity of the cover body with an outside environment; two ends of the inner cavity of the cover body are fixedly connected with vertical adjusting sections respectively, and a sealing device is arranged between the vertical adjusting sections and two ends of the top surface of the sintering machine trolley; and the cover body includes a plurality of frameworks; the plurality of frameworks are arranged above the sintering machine trolley, the communication assemblies are arranged on the frameworks, and skins are fixedly connected with the frameworks; and thermal insulation layers are arranged outside the skins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Tingyu ZHU, Wenqing XU, Chaoqun LI, Yang YANG
  • Publication number: 20230132684
    Abstract: A system and methods are provided for a wing stabilizer charging system for recharging onboard batteries during operation of an electrically powered vehicle. The wing stabilizer charging system comprises a wing stabilizer configured to be coupled with a rear of the vehicle. One or more air inlets are disposed in the wing stabilizer and configured to receive an airstream during forward motion of the vehicle. Wind turbines are disposed within the wing stabilizer and configured to be turned by the airstream. A circuit box is configured to combine electricity received from the wind turbines into a useable electric current. A power cable extends from the circuit box and is configured to supply the useable electric current to any one or more electronic devices, such as any of an onboard battery for powering the vehicle, mobile phones or smart phones, portable music players, tablet computers, cameras, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Richard Fiello, Steve Williams
  • Publication number: 20230135603
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving, at a vehicle system of a vehicle, sensor data from one or more sensors; detecting an object based on the sensor data; determining whether a dynamic map maintained by a remote computing device includes the detected object; upon determination that the dynamic map includes the detected object, determining a remaining time-to-live associated with the detected object based on data associated with the dynamic map; and transmitting data about the detected object to the remote computing device if the determined remaining time-to-live associated with the detected object is less than a predetermined threshold time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Gupta, Akila C. Ganlath, Prashant Tiwari
  • Publication number: 20230138829
    Abstract: A method and sealant to seal microcracks as small as 50 ?m by causing methyl methacrylate combined with one or more nanoparticles to flow into the microcrack to be sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicants: UNM Rainforest Innovations, National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Transpo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mahmoud Reda Taha, Michael S. Stenko, John Stormont, Edward N. Matteo, Moneeb Genedy, Thomas Dewers
  • Publication number: 20230133053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of petroleum industry phase oilfield chemistry, and specifically relates to a bionic and dual-phobic drilling fluid. The drilling fluid contains a bionic wall-fixing agent, a bionic lubricant, a super dual-phobic agent, a scrap-carrying agent and a bionic shale inhibitor. The present invention uses the theory of bionics and the theory of a downhole rock surface being double phobic as a basis. By means of using the bionic wall-fixing agent, the bionic lubricant, the super dual-phobic agent, the scrap-carrying agent and the bionic shale inhibitor, which have special properties of imitating animals and plants in nature, and using a series of bionic treatment agents, a set of bionic and dual-phobic drilling fluid systems, which corresponds to an unconventional, complex oil and gas well, is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicants: China University of Petroleum (Beijing), CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited, CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Limited
    Inventors: Guancheng JIANG, Jinsheng SUN, Yinbo HE, Xin ZHANG, Chunyao PENG, Tengfei DONG, Bin TAN, Tie GENG, Lili YANG, Xiaohu LUO, Xuwu LUO, Xing LIANG, Changwei CHEN, Xiaobo LIU, Rongchao CHENG, Jiansheng LUO, Jianguo ZHANG, Yong WANG, Daqi FU, Qifa RAN, Li ZHAO, Kaixiao CUI, Xiaoxiao NI
  • Publication number: 20230136520
    Abstract: Solid-state lithium ion electrolytes of lithium fluoride based composites are provided which contain an anionic framework capable of conducting lithium ions. Composites of specific formulae are provided and methods to alter the composite materials with inclusion of aliovalent ions shown. Lithium batteries containing the composite lithium ion electrolytes are provided. Electrodes containing the lithium fluoride based composites are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicants: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
    Inventors: Chen LING, Ying ZHANG, Yifei MO, Qiang BAI
  • Publication number: 20230133584
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing and controlling solar panel arrays are provided. The solar panel array may include one or more articulating joints that may provide variability in the arrangement of solar panels, which may allow the solar panel array to be distributed over varying types of underlying surfaces. The articulating joints may allow orientations of solar panels to be different relative to one another. The articulating joints may convey rotational force across the joints, so that a rotational force used to drive a first solar panel may also be conveyed across the joint and used to drive a second solar panel. The controls system may include row-specific semi-autonomous, or autonomous, controllers as well as controllers to interface with multiple rows. The controllers may include sensors to measure system power generation and basic operations aspects of the solar field to directly measure, or infer, module shading within the solar field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: NEVADOS ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Yezin Taha, Norman Xiao
  • Publication number: 20230138460
    Abstract: A method and a system for manufacturing a semiconductor package structure are provided. The method includes: (a) providing a package body including at least one semiconductor device encapsulated in an encapsulant; (b) providing a flattening force to the package body; (c) thinning the package body after (b); (d) attaching a film to the package body; and (e) releasing the flattening force after (d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Che-Ting LIU, Jheng-Yu HONG, Yu-Ting LU, Po-Chun LEE, Chih-Hsiang HSU
  • Publication number: 20230136197
    Abstract: Vibration isolation for vehicle seat components can be provided and/or can be adjustable. A vehicle seat can include a seat portion. The seat portion can include a seat cushion and/or a seat pan. In some arrangements, one or more shape memory material members can be provided. The seat cushion can be supported by the one or more shape memory material members. The one or more shape memory material members can be configured to have selectively variable stiffness. In some arrangements, one or more super elastic wires can be provided. The one or more super elastic wires can be operatively connected to one or more structures such that the seat pan is suspended on the one or more super elastic wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Miga Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul A. Gilmore, Umesh N. Gandhi, Ryohei Tsuruta, Brian J. Pinkelman, Mark A. Gummin, Brian J. Stasey
  • Publication number: 20230136046
    Abstract: An optoelectronic package structure is provided. The optoelectronic package structure includes a carrier and a photonic component. The carrier includes an upper surface and a first lateral surface. The photonic component is disposed over an upper surface of the carrier and includes an optical portion. The carrier includes a recessed portion recessed from the first lateral surface of the carrier, and the optical portion of the photonic component is located within the recessed portion of the carrier from a top view perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Cheng TSAI, Jui-Che WU
  • Publication number: 20230138653
    Abstract: Evaporator assemblies, vapor chamber assemblies, and methods for fabricating a vapor chamber are disclosed. In one embodiment, an evaporator assembly for a vapor chamber includes an evaporator surface, an array of posts extending from the evaporator surface, and an array of vapor vents within the evaporator surface. Each vapor vent of the array of vapor vents is configured as a depression within the evaporator surface. The evaporator assembly further includes a porous layer disposed on the evaporator surface, the array of posts, and the array of vapor vents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Shailesh N. Joshi, Danny Lohan
  • Publication number: 20230136049
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device package including a first substrate and an adhesive layer. The first substrate has a first surface and a conductive pad adjacent to the first surface. The conductive pad has a first surface exposed from the first substrate. The adhesive layer is disposed on the first surface of the first substrate. The adhesive layer has a first surface facing the first substrate. The first surface of the adhesive layer is spaced apart from the first surface of the conductive pad in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface of the first substrate. The conductive pad and the adhesive layer are partially overlapping in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Yi Chun CHOU
  • Publication number: 20230137808
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle system includes a controller. The controller may be programmed to perform operations including identifying a subject in a conflict zone in a parking area by a sensor, determining a trajectory of a vehicle and a trajectory of the subject, determining a suggested trajectory for the vehicle based on a comparison of the trajectory of the vehicle and the trajectory of the subject, and transmitting the suggested trajectory to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergei S. Avedisov, Onur Altintas, Takamasa Higuchi
  • Publication number: 20230139202
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for a power electronics assembly includes a cold plate assembly and one or more power device assemblies. The cold plate assembly includes a manifold including a heat sink cavity in a first surface and a heat sink. The heat sink includes one or more substrate cavities and the heat sink is positioned in the heat sink cavity. The one or more power device assemblies are positioned within the one or more substrate cavities. Each power device assembly of the one or more power assemblies includes a direct bonded metal (DBM) substrate including a first metal layer directly bonded to an insulator layer and a power device. The DBM substrate includes a power device cavity. The power device is positioned in the power device cavity and the power device is electronically coupled to the first metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Zhou, Yanghe Liu, Hiroshi Ukegawa
  • Publication number: 20230137305
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a porous liquid or a porous liquid enzyme system that includes a high surface area solid and a liquid film substantially covering the high surface area solid. The porous liquid or porous liquid enzyme may be contacted with a fluid that is immiscible with the liquid film such that a liquid-fluid interface is formed. The liquid film may facilitate mass transfer of a substance or substrate across the liquid-fluid interface. The present disclosure also provides methods of performing liquid-based extractions and enzymatic reactions utilizing the porous liquid or porous liquid enzyme of the present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides methods for selecting the components of the porous liquid or a porous liquid enzyme system and methods of self-replenishing the used liquid coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Ning Ma, Mohsen S. Yeganeh, Robert J. Colby, Qiuzi Li, Matthew S. Ide
  • Publication number: 20230139499
    Abstract: A vehicle tailgate structure of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle tailgate structure includes a tailgate located at the rear of the vehicle; a garnish covering a top surface of the tailgate and configured to deform when an external load applies on the garnish, the garnish including a plurality of rib structures along an interior surface of the garnish and a screw portion including the garnish around a screw of the screw portion; and a touch sensor extending along the top surface of the tailgate and covered by the garnish, the touch sensor configured to detect deformation of the garnish, the touch sensor including touch sensor wires connecting to a control system of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicants: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander WELLS, Ryan HEINS, Eric ARCHAMBEAU, Takashi NISHIO, Norman KERR
  • Publication number: 20230132628
    Abstract: Provided herein are hydrocarbon compositions suitable for use as a lubricant comprising sulfur between about 30 ppm to about 220 ppm, and aromatics between about 0.2 wt. % to about 3 wt. %. The present hydrocarbon compositions comprise a blend of one or more base stocks and a high-sulfur containing material and can demonstrate an improved oxidation performance as a lubricant in weighted piston deposit merits and/or by viscosity increase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Joshua D. Catanach, Clara Rodrigue, Christine A. Zielinski, Charles L. Baker, JR., Richard C. Dougherty, Min Chen
  • Patent number: D985632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: FLEECE PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Brayden Fleece, Paul Ritchardson, Matt Clevenger