Patents by Inventor Chau Hon Ho
Chau Hon Ho 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: 11812765Abstract: A system includes a wet extrusion process machine configured to receive, mix, and convey a plurality of ingredients to an extrusion die, the plurality of ingredients include a protein powder, an oil, and water. The system includes an electronic process control system (EPCS) configured to control the wet extrusion machine using a plurality of process settings effective to produce an extrusion die mixture which is forced into, passes through, and is output from the extrusion die. The system further includes a supervisory machine intelligence control system (SMICS) operatively coupled with at least one of a direct fibrosity measurement (DFM) subsystem configured to directly measure one or more physical fibrosity parameters of the extrusion die mixture, and an indirect fibrosity measurement (IFM) subsystem configured to measure one or more extrusion process parameters associated with the extrusion die mixture.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignees: ABB Schweiz AG, Planted Foods AG, ETH ZürichInventors: Chau-Hon Ho, Vedrana Spudic, Kim Listmann, Sandro Schoenborn, Elsi-Mari Borrelli, Philipp Sommer, Mehmet Mercangoez, Erich J. Windhab, Eric Stirnemann, Lukas Böni, Patrick Rühs
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Publication number: 20230225363Abstract: A system includes a wet extrusion process machine configured to receive, mix, and convey a plurality of ingredients to an extrusion die, the plurality of ingredients include a protein powder, an oil, and water. The system includes an electronic process control system (EPCS) configured to control the wet extrusion machine using a plurality of process settings effective to produce an extrusion die mixture which is forced into, passes through, and is output from the extrusion die. The system further includes a supervisory machine intelligence control system (SMICS) operatively coupled with at least one of a direct fibrosity measurement (DFM) subsystem configured to directly measure one or more physical fibrosity parameters of the extrusion die mixture, and an indirect fibrosity measurement (IFM) subsystem configured to measure one or more extrusion process parameters associated with the extrusion die mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Chau-Hon Ho, Vedrana Spudic, Kim Listmann, Sandro Schoenborn, Elsi-Mari Borrelli, Philipp Sommer, Mehmet Mercangoez, Erich J. Windhab, Eric Stirnemann, Lukas Böni, Patrick Rühs
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Patent number: 11569036Abstract: A dielectric film is provided. The dielectric film includes a dielectric polymer substrate having two surfaces opposite to each other and a coating layer formed on at least one of the two surfaces of the dielectric polymer substrate by chemical vapor deposition polymerization and/or irradiation polymerization. A power capacitor includes the dielectric film. A process for preparing the dielectric film is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: HITACHI ENERGY SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Lejun Qi, Chau-Hon Ho, Linnea Petersson, Jiansheng Chen
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Publication number: 20210193388Abstract: A dielectric film is provided. The dielectric film includes a dielectric polymer substrate having two surfaces opposite to each other and a coating layer formed on at least one of the two surfaces of the dielectric polymer substrate by chemical vapor deposition polymerization and/or irradiation polymerization. A power capacitor includes the dielectric film. A process for preparing the dielectric film is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: ABB Power Grids Switzerland AGInventors: Lejun QI, Chau-Hon HO, Linnea PETERSSON, Jiansheng CHEN
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Patent number: 10662323Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition suitable for the manufacture of an electrical insulation layer for cables having superior mechanical and electrical properties and being environmentally friendly, to a cable comprising said polymer composition as well as to the use of the polymer composition as an electrical insulation layer in cables.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: NKT HV CABLES ABInventors: Chau-Hon Ho, Cherif Ghoul, Gustavo Dominguez, Anneli Jedenmalm, Andreas Friberg, Andrej Krivda, Lei Xie, Andreas Farkas
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Publication number: 20190218336Abstract: An epoxy resin composition in an outdoor application and/or a high voltage application of an electrical insulation is described. The epoxy resin composition includes an aliphatic epoxy resin; and a catalyst system. The catalyst system is present in a content of 0.5-5 phr in the epoxy composition. The catalyst system includes at least one of the group consisting of: BX amine complex and blocked super acid. The epoxy resin composition is substantially anhydride-free. Further, a power product including insulation is described. The insulation includes a hydrophobic, cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; and a catalyst system. The catalyst system is present in a content of 0.5-5 phr in the epoxy composition. The catalyst system includes at least one of the group consisting of: BX amine complex and blocked super acid. The epoxy resin composition is substantially anhydride-free.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Saskia Scheel, Spiros Tzavalas, Chau-Hon Ho
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Publication number: 20180158573Abstract: A high voltage or medium voltage transmission power cable includes a metallic conductor and an insulation system including an electrical insulation layer including a first composite material, and a semiconducting layer including a second composite material. The insulation layer and the semiconducting layer are arranged to surround the conductor. The first composite material in the insulation layer includes a polymer matrix and first inorganic conductive filler particles, wherein the amount of the first inorganic conductive filler particles is from 0.1 to 10 wt-%, based on the total weight of the first composite material, and wherein the first inorganic conductive filler particles are other than carbon black. A method of manufacturing the cable is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Chau-Hon HO, Cherif GHOUL
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Publication number: 20170194826Abstract: It is proposed a wound conductor arrangement for an electrical machine: the wound conductor includes ma wound conductor comprising an electrically conductive material having an electrical conductivity value, and an insulation layer being at least partially provided around the wound conductor by a shrinkable tube comprising insulating material. The wound conductor arrangement further includes an intermediate layer provided between the wound conductor and the insulation layer. The intermediate layer has a conductivity value less than the conductivity value of the wound conductor. Further, an electric machine is proposed including the wound conductor arrangement. A method is described for insulating a wound conductor for an electrical machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Andrej Krivda, Chau-Hon Ho, Cherif Ghoul, Jan Van-Loon, Lei Xie, Spiros Tzavalas
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Publication number: 20160247596Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydride-free curable epoxy resin composition for use as high voltage (HV) insulation, to an anhydride-free curable epoxy resin mica composite or an anhydride-free curable epoxy resin cellulose composite comprising the same, to an insulating material obtained by curing the anhydride-free curable epoxy resin composition, the anhydride-free curable epoxy resin mica composite or the anhydride-free curable epoxy resin cellulose composite as well as to a process for producing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Chau-Hon Ho, Spiros Tzavalas, Cherif Ghoul, Göran Paulsson
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Patent number: 9418774Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition including a defined aromatic epoxy resin component and a defined latent catalyst system, and optionally further additives, the curable composition being a single epoxy resin composition having a prolonged pot life at a processing temperature within the range of 40° C. to 70° C., wherein: (a) the epoxy resin component is a compound of formula (I) in monomeric form or in a low polymeric form thereof, or is a mixture of such compounds: the epoxy resin component having an inherent viscosity within the range of 80 mPas to 300 mPas, measured at a temperature of 50° C.; (b) the latent catalyst system includes at least one metal acetylacetonate and at least one phenolic compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: ABB RESEARCH LTDInventors: Chau-Hon Ho, Spiros Tzavalas
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Publication number: 20160194489Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition suitable for the manufacture of an electrical insulation layer for cables having superior mechanical and electrical properties and being environmentally friendly, to a cable comprising said polymer composition as well as to the use of the polymer composition as an electrical insulation layer in cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Chau-Hon HO, Cherif GHOUL, Gustavo DOMINGUEZ, Anneli JEDENMALM, Andreas FRIBERG, Andrej KRIVDA, Lei XIE, Andreas FARKAS
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Publication number: 20150357804Abstract: A tubular electrical insulation device for a cable is arranged for receiving a plurality of electrical conductors segments by insertion. The insulation device is flexible and includes an inner circumferential electrically conductive layer for establishing an electric contact to the electrical conductors once inserted into the tubular electrical insulation device. A high voltage power cable arrangement includes a plurality of elongated electrical conductor segments arranged to be placed alongside one another and in electrical contact to one another to form an inner electrical conductor of a high voltage power cable, and an elongated tubular electrical insulation device arranged to house and surround the inner electrical conductor. A method for providing a flexible insulated high voltage power cable includes the step of assembling a plurality of elongated electrical conductor segments and an electrical insulation device on site to form the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Nikolaus ZANT, Jens ROCKS, Chau-Hon HO, Alexandre OUDALOV, Robin GREMAUD, Xavier KORNMANN, Patrik KAUFMANN, Lorenz HERRMANN, Emmanuel LOGAKIS, Marco SCHNEIDER
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Publication number: 20150354144Abstract: Electrically, insulating composite material is obtained from the form of a paper of a pressboard with an electrical device through post-treating by electron beam irradiation treatment, gamma irradiation treatment or x-ray irradiation treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: JIANSHENG CHEN, CHAU-HON HO, JENS ROCKS, SUFENG ZHANG, LARS SCHMIDT, YONG FENG, DELUN MENG, ZHAOXIA SUN
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Patent number: 8858972Abstract: The invention relates to a medicotechnical product having an antimicrobial finish of a complex material of metal nanoparticles and macromolecules, the macromolecules being formed at least partially from a polyamino acid.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Chau Hon Ho, Erich K. Odermatt, Rainer Bargon, Jörg Tiller
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Publication number: 20140148529Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition including a defined aromatic epoxy resin component and a defined latent catalyst system, and optionally further additives, the curable composition being a single epoxy resin composition having a prolonged pot life at a processing temperature within the range of 40° C. to 70° C., wherein: (a) the epoxy resin component is a compound of formula (I) in monomeric form or in a low polymeric form thereof, or is a mixture of such compounds: the epoxy resin component having an inherent viscosity within the range of 80 mPas to 300 mPas, measured at a temperature of 50° C.; (b) the latent catalyst system includes at least one metal acetylacetonate and at least one phenolic compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Chau-Hon HO, Spiros Tzavalas
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Patent number: 8105619Abstract: The invention relates to a medicotechnical product having an antimicrobial finish consisting of a complex material of metal nanoparticles and macromolecules, the macromolecules being at least partially formed from amphiphilically modified polyamino acids which contain amino acid units, which aside from the functional groups bonded in the peptide bond contain at least one further functional group and at least some of these groups are modified with substances bearing hydrophobic radicals via covalent bonds. The hydrophobic radicals are bonded by addition of substances bearing epoxy groups to the at least one further functional group and/or via at least one amino group of an amino acid unit bearing at least one amino group as a further functional group with maintenance of an amino function on the polyamino acids. The invention furthermore relates to the production of the complex material and of the medicotechnical product.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: AESCULAP AGInventors: Erich Odermatt, Ingo Berndt, Joerg Tiller, Chau Hon Ho
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Publication number: 20080292675Abstract: The invention relates to a medicotechnical product having an antimicrobial finish consisting of a complex material of metal nanoparticles and macromolecules, the macromolecules being at least partially formed from amphiphilically modified polyamino acids which contain amino acid units, which aside from the functional groups bonded in the peptide bond contain at least one further functional group and at least some of these groups are modified with substances bearing hydrophobic radicals via covalent bonds. The hydrophobic radicals are bonded by addition of substances bearing epoxy groups to the at least one further functional group and/or via at least one amino group of an amino acid unit bearing at least one amino group as a further functional group with maintenance of an amino function on the polyamino acids. The invention furthermore relates to the production of the complex material and of the medicotechnical product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Erich Edermatt, Ingo Berndt, Joerg Tiller, Chau Hon Ho
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Publication number: 20080292671Abstract: The invention relates to a medicotechnical product having an antimicrobial finish of a complex material of metal nanoparticles and macromolecules, the macromolecules being formed at least partially from a polyamino acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicants: AESCULAP AG & CO. KG, ALBERT-LUDWIG-UNIVERSITÄT FREIBURGInventors: Chau Hon Ho, Erich K. Odermatt, Rainer Bargon, Jorg Tiller