Patents by Inventor Hailiang Zhao

Hailiang Zhao 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).

  • Publication number: 20250030610
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a server load prediction method based on deep learning, collecting the trend change of server load long series, and utilizing server load periodic information to establish a deep neural network prediction model to optimize peak load prediction. The present invention provides a method for improving the accuracy of neural network prediction by combining periodic information, long-term trend information, and short-term time series information, and demonstrates superiority over traditional methods in the peak load section. The method of the present invention can effectively improve prediction accuracy, provide more accurate scheduling and evacuation decision-making basis for cloud service providers, thereby reducing the redundant equipment required to ensure high reliability, reducing the operating costs of cloud service providers, and reducing the rental expenses of cloud service tenants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: SHUIGUANG DENG, FEIYI CHEN, HAILIANG ZHAO
  • Patent number: 12102832
    Abstract: A battery comprising a tubular battery housing having a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end can have a substantially same inner diameter and a substantially same outer diameter. The battery further comprises a battery cell within the tubular battery housing. The battery further comprises a top battery cover coupled to the first end and a bottom battery cover coupled to the second end to form a substantially sealed enclosure around the battery cell. Method for manufacturing the battery are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Viavattine, Christopher T. Stockton, Hailiang Zhao, Timothy T. Bomstad, Jude M. Mallawaaratchy, George Patras
  • Patent number: 12074344
    Abstract: Devices and methods disclosed herein relate to forming superior mechanical and electrical connections between stacks of foils such as those used in electrochemical cells. The connections described herein use multiple weld types and choice of materials to promote electrical and mechanical connectivity using separate weld types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, David Buendorf, Erik J. Hovland, Vadim A. Yakolev
  • Patent number: 11833605
    Abstract: A workpiece of Ti or a Ti alloy includes a surface with a coating layer of titanium nitride. A region of the surface includes a connection zone of a Ti—N solid solution alloy. A second Ti or Ti alloy workpiece is contacted with the connection zone, and a weld joint is formed across the connection zone with a resistance welding process. The weld joint extends into the first Ti workpiece and the second Ti workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Hailiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230253686
    Abstract: Devices and methods disclosed herein relate to forming superior mechanical and electrical connections between stacks of foils such as those used in electrochemical cells. The connections described herein use multiple weld types and choice of materials to promote electrical and mechanical connectivity using separate weld types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Hailiang ZHAO, David BUENDORF, Erik J. HOVLAND, Vadim A. YAKOLEV
  • Publication number: 20220370811
    Abstract: A battery comprising a tubular battery housing having a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end can have a substantially same inner diameter and a substantially same outer diameter. The battery further comprises a battery cell within the tubular battery housing. The battery further comprises a top battery cover coupled to the first end and a bottom battery cover coupled to the second end to form a substantially sealed enclosure around the battery cell. Method for manufacturing the battery are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph J. Viavattine, Christopher T. Stockton, Hailiang Zhao, Timothy T. Bomstad, Jude M. Mallawaaratchy, George Patras
  • Publication number: 20220370809
    Abstract: A battery comprising a battery cell within a battery housing. The battery further comprises a feedthrough inserted through an opening in a top cover of the battery. The feedthrough including a nailhead. A diameter of the nailhead is substantially the same as a length of the feedthrough. Methods for manufacturing the battery are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph J. Viavattine, Brad C. Tischendorf, Hailiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20220367948
    Abstract: A battery comprising a tubular battery housing having a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end can have a substantially same inner diameter and a substantially same outer diameter. The battery further comprises a battery cell within the tubular battery housing. The battery further comprises a top battery cover coupled to the first end and a bottom battery cover coupled to the second end to form a substantially sealed enclosure around the battery cell. Method for manufacturing the battery are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph J. Viavattine, Hailiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20220347485
    Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device. The battery assembly may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates, wherein the plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between the first tab and the second tab; and a rivet extending through the first tab, second tab, and spacer, wherein the rivet is configured to mechanically attach the first tab, second tab, and spacer to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Louwagie, Paul B. Aamodt, Vincent Brama, Nicholas H. Finstrom, Michael B. Hintz, Vadim A. Yakovlev, Kevin D. O'Connell, Richard W. Swenson, Brian P. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Puqiang Zhang, Hailiang Zhao, Chao Hu
  • Patent number: 11413466
    Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device. The battery assembly may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates, wherein the plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between the first tab and the second tab; and a rivet extending through the first tab, second tab, and spacer, wherein the rivet is configured to mechanically attach the first tab, second tab, and spacer to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Louwagie, Paul B. Aamodt, Vincent Brama, Nicholas H. Finstrom, Michael B. Hintz, Vadim A. Yakovlev, Kevin D. O'Connell, Richard W. Swenson, Brian P. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Puqiang Zhang, Hailiang Zhao, Chao Hu
  • Publication number: 20220133965
    Abstract: A connector block for an implanted coil of a transcutaneous energy transfer system (TETS) includes a plurality of closed slots sized and configured to receive corresponding conductors of a powerline of the implanted coil. A plurality of open slots is included. The connector block being sized and configured to be coupled to the implanted coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Pankti N. Shah, John E. Hartung, Hailiang Zhao, Jason D. Hamack, Amanda Travis
  • Publication number: 20220001481
    Abstract: A workpiece of Ti or a Ti alloy includes a surface with a coating layer of titanium nitride. A region of the surface includes a connection zone of a Ti—N solid solution alloy. A second Ti or Ti alloy workpiece is contacted with the connection zone, and a weld joint is formed across the connection zone with a resistance welding process. The weld joint extends into the first Ti workpiece and the second Ti workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Hailiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 11065460
    Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates. The plurality of electrode plates may comprise a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate, an alignment member extending through the first tab and the second tab, and a weld on a side of the electrode stack extending from the first tab to the second tab, wherein the weld penetrates into the alignment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, Steven J. May
  • Publication number: 20210186422
    Abstract: In some examples, manufacturing techniques for implantable medical devices are described. An example method may including positioning a metal housing component adjacent to a polymer housing component so that there is an interface between the metal housing component and the polymer housing component; and forming a seal at the interface between the metal housing component and the polymer housing component to join the metal housing component and the polymer housing component, wherein the joined metal housing component and the polymer housing component form at least a portion of housing for the implantable medical device, wherein the housing of the implantable medical device contains electronic circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Christian S. Nielsen, Hailiang Zhao, Kenneth D. Warnock
  • Publication number: 20210031046
    Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device includes an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates. The plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between a first portion of the first tab and a second portion of the second tab, wherein a third portion of the first tab and a fourth portion of the second tab are joined together adjacent to the first portion, second portion, and the spacer; and a penetration weld that extends through the third portion of the first tab and the fourth portion of the second tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: Hailiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200381693
    Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates. The plurality of electrode plates may comprise a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate, an alignment member extending through the first tab and the second tab, and a weld on a side of the electrode stack extending from the first tab to the second tab, wherein the weld penetrates into the alignment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, Steven J. May
  • Publication number: 20200330774
    Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device. The battery assembly may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates, wherein the plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between the first tab and the second tab; and a rivet extending through the first tab, second tab, and spacer, wherein the rivet is configured to mechanically attach the first tab, second tab, and spacer to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Louwagie, Paul B. Aamodt, Vincent Brama, Nicholas H. Finstrom, Michael B. Hintz, Vadim A. Yakovlev, Kevin D. O'Connell, Richard W. Swenson, Brian P. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Puqiang Zhang, Hailiang Zhao, Chao Hu
  • Patent number: 10615399
    Abstract: A battery terminal for an implantable battery is described. The battery terminal includes a foil stack, first and second side elements, and a weld joint coupling the foil stack and the side elements. The side elements define a varying height profile and a greatest height adjacent an inner surface of the side element in contact with the foil stack. Each element may define a height profile along the width that tapers toward an outer surface, biasing mass of the element close to the foil stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Inc.
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, Erik J. Hovland
  • Publication number: 20170331099
    Abstract: A battery terminal for an implantable battery is described. The battery terminal includes a foil stack, first and second side elements, and a weld joint coupling the foil stack and the side elements. The side elements define a varying height profile and a greatest height adjacent an inner surface of the side element in contact with the foil stack. Each element may define a height profile along the width that tapers toward an outer surface, biasing mass of the element close to the foil stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, Erik J. Hovland
  • Patent number: 9741993
    Abstract: A battery terminal for an implantable battery is described. The battery terminal includes a foil stack, first and second side elements, and a weld joint coupling the foil stack and the side elements. The side elements define a varying height profile and a greatest height adjacent an inner surface of the side element in contact with the foil stack. Each element may define a height profile along the width that tapers toward an outer surface, biasing mass of the element close to the foil stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, Erik J. Hovland