Patents by Inventor Bob Bao

Bob Bao 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).

  • Motor and electric device comprising such motor
    Patent number: 12113407
    Abstract: A motor that includes a stator having a stator core; a rotor; and a ground pin for at least achieving a ground connection of the stator core; the ground pin is configured to be electrically connected to the stator core by being partially embedded in the stator core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: GENTHERM GMBH
    Inventors: Bob Bao, Loory Wang
  • Systems and methods for providing enhanced feedback on a personal communication device used for vehicle maneuvering
    Patent number: 11537120
    Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to a vehicle maneuvering system that includes a personal communication device configured to provide enhanced feedback during vehicle maneuvering operations. In an example scenario, an individual executes a remote-control action upon a personal communication device such as, for example, by swiping a finger across a touchscreen. The personal communication device communicates with a vehicle controller to maneuver the vehicle. Enhanced feedback pertaining to the movement of the vehicle, such as a direction and/or a speed of movement, is provided via the personal communication device in various formats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Seyed Armin Raeis Hosseiny, Bob Bao, Erick Lavoie, Hemanth Yadav Aradhyula, Siyuan Ma
  • Motor and Electric Device Comprising Such Motor
    Publication number: 20220209632
    Abstract: A motor that includes a stator having a stator core; a rotor; and a ground pin for at least achieving a ground connection of the stator core; the ground pin is configured to be electrically connected to the stator core by being partially embedded in the stator core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Bob Bao, Loory Wang
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED FEEDBACK ON A PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE USED FOR VEHICLE MANEUVERING
    Publication number: 20220155778
    Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to a vehicle maneuvering system that includes a personal communication device configured to provide enhanced feedback during vehicle maneuvering operations. In an example scenario, an individual executes a remote-control action upon a personal communication device such as, for example, by swiping a finger across a touchscreen. The personal communication device communicates with a vehicle controller to maneuver the vehicle. Enhanced feedback pertaining to the movement of the vehicle, such as a direction and/or a speed of movement, is provided via the personal communication device in various formats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Seyed Armin Raeis Hosseiny, Bob Bao, Erick Lavoie, Hemanth Yadav Aradhyula, Siyuan Ma