Patents by Inventor Bruce Liu

Bruce 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).

  • Patent number: 12639862
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for visualizing a driving scene overlaid with predictions. An example process includes receiving sensor data collected by one or more sensors of an autonomous vehicle (AV) navigating in a scene, receiving at least one prediction associated with one or more objects in the scene, and generating a superimposed visualization representing the AV in the scene and representing the at least one prediction associated with the one or more objects in the scene. The superimposed visualization may dynamically display the at least one prediction associated with the one or more objects in time sequence as the AV navigates in the scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Adam Kahn, Eric Eakin, Christopher Hasson, David Winegar, Stuart John Alexander Knightley, Matthew Tescher, Bruce Liu
  • Publication number: 20260025949
    Abstract: A water cooling block comprises a baseplate having an inner surface and an outer surface having a plurality of raised surfaces adapted to contact integrated circuits mounted on a hashboard, microfins arranged on the inner surface, a cover mounted to the baseplate and forming a cooling water distribution chamber therebetween. A first water port is arranged at a central location on one side plate of the cover, second and third water ports are arranged at opposite ends of the one side plate of the cover, and a water channel is arranged between other side plates of the cover and a perimeter of the cooling water distribution chamber. The water channel receives heated water from or supplies cooling water to the cooling water distribution chamber at a location distal from the first water port, and the water channel extends to each of the second and third water ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Ryan RAMMINGER, Bruce LIU
  • Publication number: 20250218055
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for visualizing a driving scene overlaid with predictions. An example process includes receiving sensor data collected by one or more sensors of an autonomous vehicle (AV) navigating in a scene, receiving at least one prediction associated with one or more objects in the scene, and generating a superimposed visualization representing the AV in the scene and representing the at least one prediction associated with the one or more objects in the scene. The superimposed visualization may dynamically display the at least one prediction associated with the one or more objects in time sequence as the AV navigates in the scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Adam Kahn, Eric Eakin, Christopher Hasson, David Winegar, Stuart John Alexander Knightley, Matthew Tescher, Bruce Liu
  • Patent number: 11865377
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for completing a fit test on a respiratory mask A method may comprise installing a speaker within an interior cavity of the face mask, wherein the speaker communicates with an electronics unit; installing a microphone within the interior cavity of the face mask, wherein the microphone communicates with the electronics unit; generating, by the speaker, a sound during the fit test; detecting, by the microphone, sound generated by the speaker during the fit test; comparing, by the electronics unit, a detected signal from the microphone to a baseline expected sound; when the detected signal is within a certain range of the baseline expected sound, indicating to the user that the fit test is completed and passed; and when the detected signal is not within a certain range of the baseline expected sound, indicating to the user that the fit test is completed and failed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Shen, Mark Hua, Kevin Lu, Bruce Liu, Wei Sun
  • Patent number: 11071371
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a body-worn unitary harness having a shoulder portion and a waist portion in tensile communication with one another, such that both the shoulder and the waist portions can be simultaneously adjusted using a single adjustment mechanism to conform to a wearer's body. In an illustrative embodiment, a length of webbing may thread through an angle-turning buckle and change direction therein. Tensile forces in the length of webbing may be directed in different directions on either side of the angle-turning buckle. A single clasp may facilitate both donning and doffing of the unitary harness. An implement connector may be coupled to a hip member and configured to connect an implement to the unitary harness. Various exemplary unitary harnesses may provide comfortable implement carrying capacity while automatically adjusting relative waist and shoulder lengths to accommodate a user's movements and positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Jacky Zhu, Zhao Xia Jin, Jimmy Zheng, Bruce Liu, Ning Qin
  • Publication number: 20210106854
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for completing a fit test on a respiratory mask A method may comprise installing a speaker within an interior cavity of the face mask, wherein the speaker communicates with an electronics unit; installing a microphone within the interior cavity of the face mask, wherein the microphone communicates with the electronics unit; generating, by the speaker, a sound during the fit test; detecting, by the microphone, sound generated by the speaker during the fit test; comparing, by the electronics unit, a detected signal from the microphone to a baseline expected sound; when the detected signal is within a certain range of the baseline expected sound, indicating to the user that the fit test is completed and passed; and when the detected signal is not within a certain range of the baseline expected sound, indicating to the user that the fit test is completed and failed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Jennifer SHEN, Mark HUA, Kevin LU, Bruce LIU, Wei SUN
  • Patent number: 10850138
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to connectors for use with harness and backplate systems in an SCBA. An SCBA may comprise a backplate for holding a cylinder of air and a harness with straps operable to attach to the backplate. Applicants have developed a backplate connector that provides a reliable quick connection and disconnection for straps attached to a backplate. The connector may fit into a slot on the backplate. In some embodiments, a plurality of connectors may be used to connect a plurality of straps to the backplate. Additionally, the connector may comprise a clip or other attachment operable to secure one or more hoses of the SCBA. This design may prevent the air hoses being hooked accidently, and the attachment of the hoses may help to secure the connector into the slot of the backplate, reducing the change of the connector disconnecting during normal usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Liu, Mark Hua, Kevin Lu, Mike Ma
  • Patent number: 10821309
    Abstract: A harness may be used to carry a breathable air system. Generally, the harness may comprise at least one shoulder strap and a plurality of attachments configured to attach the at least one shoulder strap to the breathable air system. Additionally, the plurality of attachments may allow the breathable air system to be configured into a plurality of strap configurations. For example, the plurality of strap configurations may include a hip configuration, a waist configuration, a leg configuration, and/or a back configuration. In some configurations, an additional/accessory strap may be used to more securely carry the breathable air system in the plurality of strap configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jie Zhu, Gio Xu, Bruce Liu, Zhao Xia Jin
  • Patent number: 10589137
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA comprising a waist pad bumper system. The waist pad bumper system may comprise a soft rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate of the SCBA, operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; a hard rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; one or more magnets located on the waist pad; and one or more magnets located on the backplate operable to interact with the one or more magnets located on the waist pad, wherein the magnets of the waist pad have the same polarization as the magnets of the backplate and therefore repel each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Liu, Terry Zhao, Kevin Lu, Devin Li
  • Publication number: 20190030378
    Abstract: A harness may be used to carry a breathable air system. Generally, the harness may comprise at least one shoulder strap and a plurality of attachments configured to attach the at least one shoulder strap to the breathable air system. Additionally, the plurality of attachments may allow the breathable air system to be configured into a plurality of strap configurations. For example, the plurality of strap configurations may include a hip configuration, a waist configuration, a leg configuration, and/or a back configuration. In some configurations, an additional/accessory strap may be used to more securely carry the breathable air system in the plurality of strap configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jie Zhu, Gio Xu, Bruce Liu, Zhao Xia Jin
  • Publication number: 20180339177
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to connectors for use with harness and backplate systems in an SCBA. An SCBA may comprise a backplate for holding a cylinder of air and a harness with straps operable to attach to the backplate. Applicants have developed a backplate connector that provides a reliable quick connection and disconnection for straps attached to a backplate. The connector may fit into a slot on the backplate. In some embodiments, a plurality of connectors may be used to connect a plurality of straps to the backplate. Additionally, the connector may comprise a clip or other attachment operable to secure one or more hoses of the SCBA. This design may prevent the air hoses being hooked accidently, and the attachment of the hoses may help to secure the connector into the slot of the backplate, reducing the change of the connector disconnecting during normal usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce Liu, Mark Hua, Kevin Lu, Mike Ma
  • Publication number: 20180303224
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a body-worn unitary harness having a shoulder portion and a waist portion in tensile communication with one another, such that both the shoulder and the waist portions can be simultaneously adjusted using a single adjustment mechanism to conform to a wearer's body. In an illustrative embodiment, a length of webbing may thread through an angle-turning buckle and change direction therein. Tensile forces in the length of webbing may be directed in different directions on either side of the angle-turning buckle. A single clasp may facilitate both donning and doffing of the unitary harness. An implement connector may be coupled to a hip member and configured to connect an implement to the unitary harness. Various exemplary unitary harnesses may provide comfortable implement carrying capacity while automatically adjusting relative waist and shoulder lengths to accommodate a user's movements and positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jacky Zhu, Zhao Xia Jin, Jimmy Zheng, Bruce Liu, Ning Qin
  • Patent number: 10098439
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a body-worn unitary harness having a shoulder portion and a waist portion in tensile communication with one another, such that both the shoulder and the waist portions can be simultaneously adjusted using a single adjustment mechanism to conform to a wearer's body. In an illustrative embodiment, a length of webbing may thread through an angle-turning buckle and change direction therein. Tensile forces in the length of webbing may be directed in different directions on either side of the angle-turning buckle. A single clasp may facilitate both donning and doffing of the unitary harness. An implement connector may be coupled to a hip member and configured to connect an implement to the unitary harness. Various exemplary unitary harnesses may provide comfortable implement carrying capacity while automatically adjusting relative waist and shoulder lengths to accommodate a user's movements and positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jacky Zhu, Zhao Xia Jin, Jimmy Zheng, Bruce Liu, Ning Qin
  • Publication number: 20180028847
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA comprising a waist pad bumper system. The waist pad bumper system may comprise a soft rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate of the SCBA, operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; a hard rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; one or more magnets located on the waist pad; and one or more magnets located on the backplate operable to interact with the one or more magnets located on the waist pad, wherein the magnets of the waist pad have the same polarization as the magnets of the backplate and therefore repel each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce LIU, Terry ZHAO, Kevin LU, Devin LI
  • Publication number: 20140305437
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a body-worn unitary harness having a shoulder portion and a waist portion in tensile communication with one another, such that both the shoulder and the waist portions can be simultaneously adjusted using a single adjustment mechanism to conform to a wearer's body. In an illustrative embodiment, a length of webbing may thread through an angle-turning buckle and change direction therein. Tensile forces in the length of webbing may be directed in different directions on either side of the angle-turning buckle. A single clasp may facilitate both donning and doffing of the unitary harness. An implement connector may be coupled to a hip member and configured to connect an implement to the unitary harness. Various exemplary unitary harnesses may provide comfortable implement carrying capacity while automatically adjusting relative waist and shoulder lengths to accommodate a user's movements and positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jacky Zhu, Zhao Xia Jin, Jimmy Zheng, Bruce Liu, Ning Qin
  • Patent number: D352022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce Liu
  • Patent number: D885350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: DewertOkin GmbH
    Inventors: Valerie Raab, Bruce Liu, Sapu Li, Peter Xu
  • Patent number: D911294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: DewertOkin GmbH
    Inventors: Valerie Raab, Bruce Liu, Sapu Li, Peter Xu