Patents by Inventor Chuntao (Charles) Zhang

Chuntao (Charles) 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).

  • Patent number: 11134627
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a breeding method and application of a new downy mildew-resistant interspecific hybrid Cucumis sativus variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jinfeng Chen, Ji Li, Qunfeng Lou, Chuntao Qian, Kaijing Zhang, Chunyan Cheng, Xiaqing Yu
  • Patent number: 11120659
    Abstract: Disclosed is a banknote processing device and a banknote processing method. The banknote processing device includes an identification mechanism, an in-out mechanism, a loading box, a circulating box, a main passage, an auxiliary passage, an in-out passage, a loading passage, and a circulating passage. The auxiliary passage is of annular shape, and both ends of the main passage are each connected to the auxiliary passage. A banknote is allowed to move in a one-way direction along a preset direction in the auxiliary passage. The identification mechanism is disposed in the main passage. The in-out passage is connected between the main passage and the in-out mechanism. A first end of the circulating passage is connected to the main passage. A second end of the circulating passage is connected to the circulating box. A first end of the loading passage is connected to the auxiliary passage, and a second end of the loading passage is connected to the loading passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenxing Zhao, Naisheng Ren, Chuntao Wang, Bingqing Liu
  • Patent number: 11113920
    Abstract: A banknote stacking and separating apparatus includes a frame, and a guide plate and a pressing plate that are disposed on the frame. The frame is provided with an entrance-and-exit for a banknote. One end of the guide plate adjacent to the entrance-and-exit is pivotally connected to the frame, and the guide plate is operative to rotate around an axis of a pivoting shaft and is configured to guide a moving direction of the banknote when the banknote is being collected. The pressing plate is configured to support the collected banknotes and press the banknotes towards the guide plate while the banknotes are being separated. One end of the guide plate far away from the entrance-and-exit is provided with a force-releasing surface configured to support the guide plate when the pressing plate presses the banknotes towards the guide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping Qu, Zhenxing Zhao, Bingqing Liu, Chuntao Wang
  • Publication number: 20210272411
    Abstract: This application relates to the technical field of automatic vending, and provides a vending machine that includes a control device, a measuring device, a bucket, a bucket driving mechanism configured for driving the bucket into motion, and a storage column configured to store items. The control device controls the measuring device to measure a first distance and a second distance, calculates a difference between the first distance and the second distance, and calculates a number of items in the storage column based on the difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jiabo XU, Chong ZHOU, Qiangzi CONG, Tianxin JIANG, Chuntao WANG
  • Publication number: 20210264715
    Abstract: Provided are a vending machine and a merchandise dispensing method thereof. A merchandise dispensing method comprising: driving the gate to move from a closed position to an open position and driving the receiving bin to rotate from a receiving position to a dispensing position in the case where a bucket containing the commodity for sale is located at a pickup port; when a baffle is inserted into the pickup port, the baffle and the gate move simultaneously, and the spacing between them is always less than or equal to a first preset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Chunguang ZHANG, Chong ZHOU, Jiansong LIU, Tianxin JIANG, Chuntao WANG
  • Patent number: 11041467
    Abstract: A backflow preventer, including one or multiple reducing rings that are disposed in a pipeline; the outer edges of the reducing rings are connected to the inner wall of the pipeline; the multiple reducing rings are arranged along the axis of the pipeline; and the actual internal area of the reducing rings are gradually decreased in the axial direction of the reducing rings. Further disclosed is an engine EGR system including the backflow preventer. The backflow preventer can generate, according to different flowing directions in a pipeline, throttling losses of different degrees; when an air flows in a direction (forward direction) in which the actual internal area of the reducing rings decreases, the throttling loss is small; and when then air flows in a direction (reverse direction) in which the actual internal area of the reducing rings increases, the throttling loss is large.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: WEICHAI POWER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei Li, Junlong Liu, Zhijie Li, Jie Pan, Zuofeng Wang, Chuntao Liu, Tianqin Kang
  • Patent number: 11022744
    Abstract: A multilayer polymeric film includes a top layer comprising poly(methyl methacrylate); a bottom layer comprising a bottom layer composition comprising poly(methyl methacrylate), polycarbonate, copolymers thereof, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, wherein a glass transition temperature of the bottom layer composition is less than or equal to 140° C.; and an inner layer disposed between an inside surface of the top layer and an inside surface of the bottom layer, wherein the inner layer comprises polycarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Adel Fawzy Bastawros, Yuan Zhou, Wei Feng, Chuntao Tang
  • Publication number: 20210144097
    Abstract: A network device includes a forwarding plane and an artificial intelligence (AI) circuit. The forwarding plane is coupled to the AI circuit. The AI circuit is configured to process data about network packets from the forwarding plane using a first AI algorithm. The forwarding plane may be directly coupled to the AI circuit, and the forwarding plane may further pre-process the network packets to obtain the data about the network packets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Xin Li, Jianping Xie, Chuntao Wang, Hao Wu, Jun Liu
  • Publication number: 20210104113
    Abstract: A banknote stacking and separating apparatus and a banknote processing apparatus relate to automated machinery. The banknote stacking and separating apparatus includes a frame, and a guide plate and a pressing plate that are disposed on the frame. The frame is provided with an entrance-and-exit for a banknote. One end of the guide plate adjacent to the entrance-and-exit is pivotally connected to the frame, and the guide plate is operative to rotate around an axis of a pivoting shaft and is configured to guide a moving direction of the banknote when the banknote is being collected. The pressing plate is configured to support the collected banknotes and press the banknotes towards the guide plate while the banknotes are being separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping QU, Zhenxing ZHAO, Bingqing LIU, Chuntao WANG
  • Publication number: 20210090373
    Abstract: Disclosed are a banknote jam troubleshooting method and a bill recycling terminal. The banknote jam troubleshooting method includes, determining the troubleshooting path and the discharge device in case of banknote jam in the conveying passage; determining the multiple conveying sub-channels on the troubleshooting path; orderly discharging the banknotes in the multiple conveying sub-channels on the troubleshooting path from the sub-channel nearest to the discharge device to the sub-channel furthest; where the discharge device is any one among the input device, the output device, the temporary storage device, the recycling box or the recovering box, and the troubleshooting path is a path in the conveying passage for connecting the position of banknote jam to the discharge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Zhuanlong YU, Ning FENG, Maolin LIU, Chuntao WANG, Jiabo XU
  • Patent number: 10941017
    Abstract: Disclosed are a cash box and a banknote processing device using the same. The cash box includes: a guiding plate, configured to guide a banknote to enter a banknote storage chamber; a pickup roller, configured to output the banknote; and a sensor, configured to detect a position of the guiding plate and a position of the pickup roller. When the guiding plate is in a banknote feeding position or the pickup roller is in a banknote pickup position, the sensor outputs a first signal. When the guiding plate deviates from the banknote feeding position and the pickup roller deviates from the banknote pickup position, the sensor outputs a second signal, wherein the first signal is different from the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping Qu, Zhenxing Zhao, Jiabo Xu, Chuntao Wang
  • Publication number: 20210049854
    Abstract: Disclosed is a banknote accumulating device, including a storage chamber and a limiting mechanism arranged above the storage chamber; the storage chamber includes an inlet for inputting banknotes; the limiting mechanism includes a reset member, a driving mechanism and multiple limiting members which can move independently of each other; the reset member is configured to enable each of limiting members to have a tendency to move to a first position; the driving mechanism is configured to selectively drive one of the multiple limiting members to move from a first position to a second position, so that the limiting part of the limiting member reaches in the moving path of the banknotes in the storage chamber; the distances between the positions of the limiting parts of multiple limiting members in the moving path and the inlet are different. Further disclosed are a limiting mechanism and a cash recycling and handling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Zhenxing ZHAO, Jiawu TAN, Yong YUAN, Chuntao WANG, Qiangzi CONG
  • Patent number: 10891101
    Abstract: A method and device for displaying a control belongs to the field of audio adjustment. At least one adjustment control is displayed on an equalizer displaying interface, with the adjustment control including a slide channel and a slider, and with the adjustment control being used for adjusting an audio signal amplifying value at a frequency band according to a position of the slider on the slide channel. The position of the slider on the slide channel is obtained when a sliding signal of the slider is received. A displaying manner of the adjustment control is adjusted according to the position of the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Dongdong Liu, Qichao Yang, Chuntao Xiao, Yilun Wan, Siya Liang, Jinda Yu, Yongshou Huang
  • Patent number: 10887311
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method performed at a computer acting as a third-party system for requesting for a usage permission. The third-party system receives download information sent by means of a page of a first application, the download information at least including a download identifier, and the download identifier being used for indicating a first device identifier of a first device running the first application, a first account logging into the first application, and a second application identifier of a downloaded second application. After authenticating the download information, the third-party system requests a server of the first application to configure the usage permission for the first account in response to an authentication result and return such configuration to the first application running at the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Cong Li, Ying Lai, Jianbo Cao, Chuntao Xiao
  • Publication number: 20200318580
    Abstract: A backflow preventer, including one or multiple reducing rings that are disposed in a pipeline, the outer edges of the reducing rings are connected to the inner wall of the pipeline; the multiple reducing rings are arranged along the axis of the pipeline, and the actual internal area of the reducing rings are gradually decreased in the axial direction of the reducing rings. Further disclosed is an engine EGR system including the backflow preventer. The backflow preventer can generate, according to different flowing directions in a pipeline, throttling losses of different degrees, when an air flows in a direction (forward direction) in which the actual internal area of the reducing rings decreases, the throttling loss is small; and when then air flows in a direction (reverse direction) in which the actual internal area of the reducing rings increases, the throttling loss is large.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Wei LI, Junlong LIU, Zhijie LI, Jie PAN, Zuofeng WANG, Chuntao LIU, Tianqin KANG
  • Publication number: 20200287176
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a case, a first set of battery cells and a second set of battery cells received in the case, a circuit board, and a main power output interface. The first set of battery cells and the second set of battery cells can be connected in series or in parallel, and output two kinds of working voltage through the main power output interface. The battery pack further includes an extended power output interface and a switch provided between the first set of battery cells and the second set of battery cells. The battery pack can output a third voltage for an external device through the extended power output interface when the first set of battery cells and the second set of battery cells are connected in series through the switch. It's safe and reliable when charging the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: Chuntao Lu
  • Publication number: 20200234525
    Abstract: An automatic teller machine includes a banknote conveyance channel, a banknote recycling channel, and a banknote circulation channel. The banknote conveyance channel includes an annular channel, a first branch channel, a second branch channel, a third branch channel, a fourth branch channel, and a fifth branch channel. A banknote-in mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the first branch channel. A temporary storage mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the second branch channel. A banknote-out mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the third branch channel. Two ends of an identification mechanism communicate with the annular channel via the fourth branch channel and the fifth branch channel, respectively. A recycling box communicates with the banknote conveyance channel via the banknote recycling channel. A circulation box communicates with the banknote circulation channel via the banknote circulation channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lei ZHENG, Zhenxing ZHAO, Bingqing LIU, Chuntao WANG
  • Publication number: 20200230038
    Abstract: Methods and kids for removing calculus from a tooth. The method can include applying a component A to the tooth; applying a component B to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ingo R. Haeberlein, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson, Rainer A. Guggenberger
  • Publication number: 20200196546
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a breeding method and application of a new downy mildew-resistant interspecific hybrid Cucumis sativus variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jinfeng CHEN, Ji LI, Qunfeng LOU, Chuntao QIAN, Kaijing ZHANG, Chunyan CHENG, Xiaqing YU
  • Publication number: 20200179249
    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth, wherein the method can include applying a component A to the tooth, wherein component A comprises a hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto; applying a component B to the tooth, wherein component B comprises a non-enzymatic, hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst for generating oxygen gas; wherein components A and B are applied simultaneously or sequentially to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen gas to soften and/or loosen at least part of the calculus on the tooth; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Chuntao Cao, Ingo R. Haeberlein, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson