Patents by Inventor Alex Zhuang

Alex Zhuang 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: 10784059
    Abstract: Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Tom Xiong, Darron Kirby Lacey
  • Patent number: 10727663
    Abstract: An electronic device that is configured to be coupled to an alternating current (AC) power unit that includes an AC input power signal is described. The electronic device includes a reference signal generator circuit that is configured to generate a reference signal based on a direct current (DC) power source, a voltage divider circuit that is configured to scale the reference signal for application to the AC input power signal to generate a divided AC input power signal, an amplifier circuit that is configured to output a fault indication signal responsive to the divided AC input power signal, and an amplifier control circuit that is coupled to the amplifier circuit and is configured to control a fault indication signal level of the fault indication signal that is output by the amplifier circuit. Related methods and computer program products are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Yang, Tom Xiong, Harry Zhang, Alex Zhuang, Jerry Zhang, George Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200118772
    Abstract: Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Tom Xiong, Darron Kirby Lacey
  • Patent number: 10541093
    Abstract: Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Tom Xiong, Darron Kirby Lacey
  • Publication number: 20190097415
    Abstract: An electronic device that is configured to be coupled to an alternating current (AC) power unit that includes an AC input power signal is described. The electronic device includes a reference signal generator circuit that is configured to generate a reference signal based on a direct current (DC) power source, a voltage divider circuit that is configured to scale the reference signal for application to the AC input power signal to generate a divided AC input power signal, an amplifier circuit that is configured to output a fault indication signal responsive to the divided AC input power signal, and an amplifier control circuit that is coupled to the amplifier circuit and is configured to control a fault indication signal level of the fault indication signal that is output by the amplifier circuit. Related methods and computer program products are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Yang, Tom Xiong, Harry Zhang, Alex Zhuang, Jerry Zhang, George Zhang
  • Patent number: 10141144
    Abstract: Self-powered switches include an externally accessible user input member, a switch housing attached to the user input member, a permanent magnet held in the switch housing, a magnet housing held in the switch housing that is attached to the user input member, the magnet housing having a spindle that extends laterally outward from opposing sides of an upper portion of the magnet housing. The spindle is attached to the switch housing. The switches also include a magnet assembly that includes a coil and a shaft extending a distance beyond the coil held in the switch housing. A least one of the magnet assembly and permanent magnet moves in response to movement of the user input member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Publication number: 20180226793
    Abstract: Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Tom Xiong, Darron Kirby Lacey
  • Publication number: 20180226215
    Abstract: Self-powered switches include an externally accessible user input member, a switch housing attached to the user input member, a permanent magnet held in the switch housing, a magnet housing held in the switch housing that is attached to the user input member, the magnet housing having a spindle that extends laterally outward from opposing sides of an upper portion of the magnet housing. The spindle is attached to the switch housing. The switches also include a magnet assembly that includes a coil and a shaft extending a distance beyond the coil held in the switch housing. A least one of the magnet assembly and permanent magnet moves in response to movement of the user input member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: 10017064
    Abstract: An electrical circuit for electric vehicle supply equipment including a pilot control signal unit structured to generate a pilot control signal having a state including one of a high state and a low state, a pilot control signal isolation unit structured to generate an isolated pilot control signal that is isolated from the power lines of the electric vehicle supply equipment and is based on the state of the pilot control signal, and an amplification unit structured to generate a pilot signal based on the state of the pilot control signal. The amplification unit is structured to receive the isolated pilot control signal and the isolated voltage and to use the isolated pilot control signal and the isolated voltage to generate the pilot signal, and the pilot signal is isolated from the power lines of the electric vehicle supply equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Yang, Tom Xiong, Kevin Zhong, Alex Zhuang, Martin Chen
  • Publication number: 20180170199
    Abstract: An electrical circuit for electric vehicle supply equipment including a pilot control signal unit structured to generate a pilot control signal having a state including one of a high state and a low state, a pilot control signal isolation unit structured to generate an isolated pilot control signal that is isolated from the power lines of the electric vehicle supply equipment and is based on the state of the pilot control signal, and an amplification unit structured to generate a pilot signal based on the state of the pilot control signal. The amplification unit is structured to receive the isolated pilot control signal and the isolated voltage and to use the isolated pilot control signal and the isolated voltage to generate the pilot signal, and the pilot signal is isolated from the power lines of the electric vehicle supply equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: ANDREW YANG, TOM XIONG, KEVIN ZHONG, ALEX ZHUANG, MARTIN CHEN
  • Patent number: D845246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: George Zhang, Alex Zhuang, Dai Vo
  • Patent number: D848958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D852747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D884640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D898677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: George Zhang, Alex Zhuang, Dai Vo
  • Patent number: D920915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D920932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D929340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D947798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Alex Zhuang, George Zhang, Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Harry Zhang, Andrew Yang, Darron Kirby Lacey, Tom Xiong
  • Patent number: D964942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: George Zhang, Alex Zhuang, Dai Vo