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).

  • Patent number: 11247549
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, Jr., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
  • Publication number: 20210339615
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, JR., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
  • Publication number: 20200287393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan H. PELOQUIN, JR., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
  • Publication number: 20190260210
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: RYAN H. PELOQUIN, JR., Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Christopher Lemieux, Harry Zhong
  • Patent number: 9016783
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Harry Zhong, John W. Jaranson, Daniel Ferretti, Grant A. Compton, Kevin VanNieulande
  • Publication number: 20140203606
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Harry Zhong, John W. Jaranson, Daniel Ferretti, Grant A. Compton, Kevin VanNieulande
  • Patent number: 8573675
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Kendrick Alden Harper, John W. Jaranson, Harry Zhong, Daniel Ferretti, Khaled Ayyash, Robert J. Sack
  • Publication number: 20130113257
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Kendrick Alden Harper, John W. Jaranson, Harry Zhong, Daniel Ferretti, Khaled Ayyash, Robert J. Sack
  • Patent number: 8128167
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Zhong, Dumitru Dan Nae
  • Publication number: 20110163583
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Harry Zhong, Dumitru Dan Nae
  • Publication number: 20040220369
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Harry (Zhong-Xiao) Chen