Patents by Inventor Brenna Liu
Brenna Liu 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).
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Patent number: 10793405Abstract: A scissor jack comprises a bracket coupled to a first upper arm and a second upper arm; a load rest positioned above the bracket and pivotally connected to the bracket; an elastic element disposed between the load rest and the bracket; a base coupled to a first lower arm and a second lower arm; a first connector pivotally connected to the first upper arm and the first lower arm; a second connector pivotally connected to the second upper arm and the second lower arm; and a driving rod drivably connected to the first and second connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Michael Tao, Brenna Liu, Han Zhou, Zhuang Xu, Wendy Ge
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Patent number: 10471907Abstract: A bracket assembly four securing a hydraulic jack in a vehicle. The bracket assembly including a base and two support walls opposite each other and extending outwardly from the base to support the hydraulic jack. The assembly includes a base band having a first end and a second end. The base band is disposed between the two support walls and is connected to the base. A first strap partially made from sheet metal has a fixed end and a free end with the fixed end of the first strap pivotably connected to a first end of the base band. The free end thereof detachably coupled to the second end of the base band via a locking device. The first strap and the base band secures the hydraulic jack on the two support walls.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Han Zhou, Brenna Liu, Naijiang Xu, Zhuang Xu
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Publication number: 20190218078Abstract: A scissor jack comprises a bracket coupled to a first upper arm and a second upper arm; a load rest positioned above the bracket and pivotally connected to the bracket; an elastic element disposed between the load rest and the bracket; a base coupled to a first lower arm and a second lower arm; a first connector pivotally connected to the first upper arm and the first lower arm; a second connector pivotally connected to the second upper arm and the second lower arm; and a driving rod drivably connected to the first and second connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Michael Tao, Brenna Liu, Han Zhou, Zhuang Xu, Wendy Ge
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Publication number: 20190062133Abstract: A scissor jack comprises a support member coupled to a first upper arm and a second upper arm; a base coupled to a first lower arm and a second lower arm; a first connector pivotally connected to the first upper arm and the first lower arm; a second connector pivotally connected to the second upper arm and the second lower arm; a lead screw fixed to the first connector; and a driving member having a first through-hole. The driving member is rotatable connected in the second connector and the lead screw is connected with the first through-hole via thread connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Wendy Ge, Brenna Liu, Han Zhou, Zhuang Xu
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Publication number: 20180236948Abstract: A bracket assembly four securing a hydraulic jack in a vehicle. The bracket assembly including a base and two support walls opposite each other and extending outwardly from the base to support the hydraulic jack. The assembly includes a base band having a first end and a second end. The base band is disposed between the two support walls and is connected to the base. A first strap partially made from sheet metal has a fixed end and a free end with the fixed end of the first strap pivotably connected to a first end of the base band. The free end thereof detachably coupled to the second end of the base band via a locking device. The first strap and the base band secures the hydraulic jack on the two support walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Han Zhou, Brenna Liu, Jackie Xu, Zhuang Xu
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Patent number: 9932075Abstract: A spare wheel assembly includes a spare-wheel cap having a core, and raised fins radially extending from the core toward a perimeter of the cap to form a cross and configured to provide gripping portions for rotating the cap. The spare wheel assembly further includes an ornament-removal tool having a handle and a longitudinal member extending therefrom. Some of the fins define recesses configured to receive and retain the handle and member to removably secure the tool to the cap.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Neal Koenig, Luis Felipe Sanchez Curiel Nyssen, Laura Imelda Luengo Herrero, Brenna Liu, Alexia Cassandra De Anda Martinez
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Patent number: 9821729Abstract: The present invention, in one or more embodiments, provides a jack-positioning device of jack including a seating bottom and a loading table, where the jack-positioning device includes a base portion to support the seating bottom of the jack, an arm portion to connect the base portion, and a top portion to press against the loading table of the jack, and where the top portion along with the arm portion is to position the jack at a holding position, and the arm portion is rotatable relative to the base portion and the top portion. The jack-positioning device of the present invention may be employed to position the jack within a tight space in a relatively time efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Han Zhou, Brenna Liu, Jack Xu
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Publication number: 20170021777Abstract: The present invention, in one or more embodiments, provides a jack-positioning device of jack including a seating bottom and a loading table, where the jack-positioning device includes a base portion to support the seating bottom of the jack, an arm portion to connect the base portion, and a top portion to press against the loading table of the jack, and where the top portion along with the arm portion is to position the jack at a holding position, and the arm portion is rotatable relative to the base portion and the top portion. The jack-positioning device of the present invention may be employed to position the jack within a tight space in a relatively time efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: HAN ZHOU, BRENNA LIU, JACK XU
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Patent number: 9352945Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a jack tool including a first shaft including a first tail with a first protrusion connected to a first spring, and a second shaft including a second head with a second aperture to detachably receive the first protrusion of the first shaft upon a force on the first spring translated from a force of different direction on the first protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Brenna Liu, Wendy Ge, Jack Xu
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Publication number: 20150166316Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a jack tool including a first shaft including a first tail with a first protrusion connected to a first spring, and a second shaft including a second head with a second aperture to detachably receive the first protrusion of the first shaft upon a force on the first spring translated from a force of different direction on the first protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: BRENNA LIU, WENDY GE, JACK XU
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Publication number: 20150078815Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a jack tool includes an inserting end, the inserting end including a connection insert positioned within the inserting end, the connection insert including first and second protrusions linked to be movable together. The inserting end may include a pair of spaced apart first apertures to receive the first and second protrusions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Wendy Ge, Brenna Liu, Jack Xu