Patents by Inventor Harry Zhong
Harry Zhong 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: 11247549Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, an electric motor coupled to the frame and configured to selectively receive power from at least one battery pack and operable in a first operation mode and a second operation mode that is different from the first operation mode. A wheel assembly is coupled to the frame and driven by the motor. A control device is operable by a user to control operation of the vehicle. The control device is moveable between a first position relative to the frame corresponding to a riding configuration in which a user is able to operate the control device while seated on a seat on the frame, and a second position relative to the frame corresponding to a walking configuration in which a user is able to operate the control device while walking adjacent the vehicle. Movement of the control device from the second position to the first position triggers conversion from operation of the motor in the second operation mode to operation of the motor in the first operation mode.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, Jr., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
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Publication number: 20210339615Abstract: A total task vehicle (TTV) may operate indoors to move a variety of different types of materials and accomplish a variety of different types of tasks, using tools and accessories powered by/connected to the TTV. One or more high power density (HD) battery packs may provide both 240V DC to 380V DC and 120V AC power to propel the TTV and also to function as a generator for tools and accessories attached to the TTV. A high torque/high speed convertible drive system may allow the TTV to operate in a ride-on mode, a walk-behind mode, providing for flexibility and adaptability in use of the TTV.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, JR., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
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Publication number: 20200287393Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, an electric motor coupled to the frame and configured to selectively receive power from at least one battery pack and operable in a first operation mode and a second operation mode that is different from the first operation mode. A wheel assembly is coupled to the frame and driven by the motor. A control device is operable by a user to control operation of the vehicle. The control device is moveable between a first position relative to the frame corresponding to a riding configuration in which a user is able to operate the control device while seated on a seat on the frame, and a second position relative to the frame corresponding to a walking configuration in which a user is able to operate the control device while walking adjacent the vehicle. Movement of the control device from the second position to the first position triggers conversion from operation of the motor in the second operation mode to operation of the motor in the first operation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Ryan H. PELOQUIN, JR., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
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Publication number: 20190260210Abstract: A total task vehicle (TTV) may operate indoors to move a variety of different types of materials and accomplish a variety of different types of tasks, using tools and accessories powered by/connected to the TTV. One or more high power density (HD) battery packs may provide both 240V DC to 380V DC and 120V AC power to propel the TTV and also to function as a generator for tools and accessories attached to the TTV. A high torque/high speed convertible drive system may allow the TTV to operate in a ride-on mode, a walk-behind mode, providing for flexibility and adaptability in use of the TTV.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: RYAN H. PELOQUIN, JR., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
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Patent number: 9016783Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat defining a seating area and an actuation assembly. An elongate flexible member includes a first end pivotally coupled to the seat and a second end operably coupled with the actuation assembly. The elongate flexible member is pivotally moveable between raised and lowered positions and operable between a retracted position and an extended position. The elongate flexible member enlarges the effective seating area.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Harry Zhong, John W. Jaranson, Daniel Ferretti, Grant A. Compton, Kevin VanNieulande
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Publication number: 20140203606Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat defining a seating area and an actuation assembly. An elongate flexible member includes a first end pivotally coupled to the seat and a second end operably coupled with the actuation assembly. The elongate flexible member is pivotally moveable between raised and lowered positions and operable between a retracted position and an extended position. The elongate flexible member enlarges the effective seating area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Harry Zhong, John W. Jaranson, Daniel Ferretti, Grant A. Compton, Kevin VanNieulande
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Patent number: 8573675Abstract: A vehicle including a seat base having a first slide assembly disposed on each of first and second sides of the seat base. A first support column is disposed below the seat base and is positioned between the first and second sides of the seat base. A second support column is disposed below the second side of the seat base. A brace connects the second support column to a transmission hump of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Kendrick Alden Harper, John W. Jaranson, Harry Zhong, Daniel Ferretti, Khaled Ayyash, Robert J. Sack
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Publication number: 20130113257Abstract: A vehicle including a seat base having a first slide assembly disposed on each of first and second sides of the seat base. A first support column is disposed below the seat base and is positioned between the first and second sides of the seat base. A second support column is disposed below the second side of the seat base. A brace connects the second support column to a transmission hump of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Kendrick Alden Harper, John W. Jaranson, Harry Zhong, Daniel Ferretti, Khaled Ayyash, Robert J. Sack
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Patent number: 8128167Abstract: A vehicle seat including a seat base. An extension member is operably connected to the seat base. A seat cover partially extends over the extension member and seat base and partially stored on a roller below the seat pan. A bladder is disposed between the seat base and the extension member. Inflation of the bladder forces the extension member forward relative to the seat base and unroll a portion of the seat cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Harry Zhong, Dumitru Dan Nae
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Publication number: 20110163583Abstract: A vehicle seat including a seat base. An extension member is operably connected to the seat base. A seat cover partially extends over the extension member and seat base and partially stored on a roller below the seat pan. A bladder is disposed between the seat base and the extension member. Inflation of the bladder forces the extension member forward relative to the seat base and unroll a portion of the seat cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Harry Zhong, Dumitru Dan Nae
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Publication number: 20040220369Abstract: A method for preparing a polyurea is provided. According to an embodiment of the process, a non-aromatic polyfunctional amine having a plurality of primary amino groups is provided. At least one of the primary amino groups is reacted with a non-aromatic reaction rate modifier to provide a secondary amino group having a hydroxyl-containing moiety and the second reactive hydrogen atom appended to the amino nitrogen. The non-aromatic polyfunctional amine having the secondary amino moiety is combined with an aliphatic polyisocyanate into a sprayable composition. Isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate are reacted with the primary and secondary amino groups to prepare the polyurea. Preferred examples of the reaction rate modifier include alkylene oxides and alkylene carbonates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Harry (Zhong-Xiao) Chen