Patents by Inventor Chun Zhang

Chun Zhang 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).

  • ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120196176
    Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is AlxMyPO4, AlxMy(PO3)3, or a combination thereof. M represents at least one of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, or Ta. A valence of M is represented by k, in which 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3. In addition, a molar ratio of an aluminum element, an M element, and a phosphorous element in AlxMyPO4 or AlxMy(PO3)3 is set by (MolAl+MolMetal):Molp equal to about 1:2.5 to about 1:4, MolAl is the amount of substance of the aluminum element, MolMetal is the amount of substance of the M element, and Molp is the amount of substance of the phosphorous element. A lithium ion battery includes the electrode composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, JIAN-GUO REN, JIAN GAO, WEI-HUA PU
  • ELECTRODE OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120196177
    Abstract: An electrode of a lithium ion battery includes a current collector, an electrode material layer disposed on a top surface of the current collector, and a protective film located on a top surface of the electrode material layer. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, WEI-HUA PU, JIAN GAO
  • Method of generating myelinating oligodendrocytes
    Patent number: 8227247
    Abstract: A method of differentiating embryonic stem cells into oligodendroglial precursor cells and oligodendroglial cells by culturing a population of cells comprising a majority of cells that are characterized by a neural tube-like rosette morphology and are Pax6+/Sox1+ into a population of cells that are PDGFR?+.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Baoyang Hu, Zhong-Wei Du
  • Method of In Vitro Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells, Motor Neurons and Dopamine Neurons From Primate Embryonic Stem Cells
    Publication number: 20120184032
    Abstract: A method of differentiating embryonic stem cells into ventral spinal progenitor cells is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention comprises culturing a population of cells comprising a majority of cells that are characterized by an early rosette morphology and are Sox1?/Pax6+ in the presence of retinoic acid, wherein the cells express Hoxb4, but not Otx2 or Bf1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Xue-Jun Li
  • Electrode composite material of lithium ion battery, method for making the same, and lithium ion battery using the same
    Patent number: 8211570
    Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiang-Ming He, Jian-Jun Li, Li-Chun Zhang, Jian-Guo Ren, Jian Gao, Wei-Hua Pu
  • Controlling The Potential Of Primate Neural Stem Cells By Regulating Pax6
    Publication number: 20120157510
    Abstract: A transcription factor both necessary and sufficient for human neuroectoderm specification, Pax6, as well as applications thereof, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Xiaoqing Zhang
  • METHOD FOR MAKING SEPARATOR OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
    Publication number: 20120148734
    Abstract: A method for making a separator of a lithium ion battery is provided. In the method, a modifier, and a porous membrane are provided. The modifier is a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide provided in a liquid phase solvent. The modifier is coated on a surface of the porous membrane to form a coating layer. The coated porous membrane is dried to form a modifier layer disposed on the surface of the porous membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, WEI-HUA PU, LI-CHUN ZHANG, JIAN-GUO REN, JIAN-JUN LI, JIAN GAO
  • MODIFIER OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
    Publication number: 20120132107
    Abstract: A modifier of a lithium ion battery includes a clear solution fabricated from a phosphorous source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide provided in a liquid phase solvent. A molar ratio of the trivalent aluminum source, the metallic oxide, and the phosphorous source is set by (MolAl+MolMetal):Molp=about 1:2.5 to about 1:4. MolAl is the amount of substance of an aluminum element in the trivalent aluminum source, MolMetal is the amount of substance of a metallic element in the metallic oxide, and Molp is the amount of substance of a phosphorous element in the phosphorous source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, WEI-HUA PU, JIAN GAO
  • Separator of lithium ion battery, method for making the same, and lithium ion battery using the same
    Patent number: 8182948
    Abstract: A separator of a battery includes a porous membrane and a modifier layer disposed on a surface of the porous membrane, wherein a material of the modifier layer is a dried mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiang-Ming He, Wei-Hua Pu, Li-Chun Zhang, Jian-Guo Ren, Jian-Jun Li, Jian Gao
  • CURVATURE EXAMINING JIG
    Publication number: 20120096727
    Abstract: A curvature examining jig for examining the curvature of a circuit board quickly and accurately includes a platform and a carrier. An examining region is defined on the platform so as for the circuit board to be disposed flatly within the examining region. A recess is disposed in the examining region and configured to receive a protrusion of the circuit board. The carrier is slidably coupled to the platform, configured to move along the margin of the circuit board, and provided with a plurality of plug gauges facing the platform closely and configured to move to the examining region along with the carrier. Accordingly, the curvature examining jig is convenient in holding a circuit board having a protrusion, quick and accurate in examining the curvature of the circuit board, and effective in enhancing the efficiency of production lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.
    Inventors: JIA-CHUN ZHANG, CHING-FENG HSIEH
  • Modifier of lithium ion battery and method for making the same
    Patent number: 8163193
    Abstract: A modifier of a lithium ion battery includes a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent. A method for making the modifier of the lithium ion battery. In the method, a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide are provided. The phosphorus source, the trivalent aluminum source, and the metallic oxide are mixed in a liquid phase solvent to form a clear solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiang-Ming He, Jian-Jun Li, Li-Chun Zhang, Wei-Hua Pu, Jian Gao
  • Method of in vitro differentiation of neural stem cells, motor neurons and dopamine neurons from primate embryonic stem cells
    Patent number: 8153424
    Abstract: A method of differentiating embryonic stem cells into ventral spinal progenitor cells is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention comprises culturing a population of cells comprising a majority of cells that are characterized by an early rosette morphology and are Sox1?/Pax6+ in the presence of retinoic acid, wherein the cells express Hoxb4, but not Otx2 or Bf1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Xue-Jun Li
  • 5-PYRIDIN-3-YL-1, 3-DIHYDRO-INDOL-2-ON DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS MODULATORS OF ALDOSTERONE SYNTHASE AND/OR CYP11B1
    Publication number: 20120071512
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Qi-Ying Hu, Sylvie Chamoin, Christopher M. Adams, Chun Zhang
  • Production of primate neural stem cells through expression of pax6
    Patent number: 8133731
    Abstract: A transcription factor both necessary and sufficient for human neuroectoderm specification, Pax6, as well as applications thereof, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Xiaoqing Zhang
  • MODIFIED CURRENT COLLECTOR OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120052368
    Abstract: A modified current collector includes a metal plate and a protective film disposed on a surface of the metal plate. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3. M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta. A valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, WEI-HUA PU, JIAN GAO, JIAN-GUO REN
  • SEPARATOR OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120052361
    Abstract: A separator of a battery includes a porous membrane and a modifier layer disposed on a surface of the porous membrane, wherein a material of the modifier layer is a dried mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiang-Ming HE, Wei-Hua PU, Li-Chun ZHANG, Jian-Guo REN, Jian-Jun LI, Jian GAO
  • MODIFIER OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120049108
    Abstract: A modifier of a lithium ion battery includes a mixture of a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide in a liquid phase solvent. A method for making the modifier of the lithium ion battery. In the method, a phosphorus source having a phosphate radical, a trivalent aluminum source, and a metallic oxide are provided. The phosphorus source, the trivalent aluminum source, and the metallic oxide are mixed in a liquid phase solvent to form a clear solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, WEI-HUA PU, JIAN GAO
  • ELECTRODE OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120052389
    Abstract: An electrode of a lithium ion battery includes a current collector, an electrode material layer disposed on a top surface of the current collector, and a protective film located on a top surface of the electrode material layer. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, WEI-HUA PU, JIAN GAO
  • ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120052390
    Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: XIANG-MING HE, JIAN-JUN LI, LI-CHUN ZHANG, JIAN-GUO REN, JIAN GAO, WEI-HUA PU
  • Directed Differentiation of Primate Pluripotent Stem Cells Into Functional Basal Forebrain Cholinergic Neurons (BFCNs) and Medium Spiny Gabaergic Projection Neurons
    Publication number: 20120040393
    Abstract: Methods of efficiently converting primate pluripotent stem cells to GABA neurons or cholinergic neurons, as well as applications thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Su-Chun Zhang, Yan Liu, Lixiang Ma