Patents by Inventor Hu Zhou

Hu Zhou 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: 20200195038
    Abstract: A circuit includes: a power generation module a low-frequency motion energy harvesting module, configured to harvest a direct current output by the power generation module when the human body is in a low-frequency motion state; a high-frequency motion energy harvesting module, configured to harvest a direct current output by the power generation module when the human body is in a high-frequency motion state; an energyrespectively connected to the low frequency motion cncrgy harvesting modulo configured to store electrical energy; and a motion switching module, respectively connected to the power generation module, the low-frequency motion energy harvesting module and the high-frequency motion energy harvesting module, and configured to monitor a human body motion state, and control, according to the human body motion state, switching between operation of the low-frequency motion energy harvesting module and operation of the high-frequency motion energy harvesting module, to respectively charge the energy stor
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yun JIANG, Qing RONG, Conghua JIANG, Hu ZHOU
  • Patent number: 10556717
    Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising at least a substantially rigid panel, a tightening portion, a box portion, a flexible strip and securing members, wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the flexible strip and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: E-PAC PACKAGING SERVICES CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Shi Hu Zhou
  • Patent number: 10533518
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine having an independent combustion chamber comprises a combustion chamber (1), an air inlet system (2), a material feeding system (3), and a working system (4). The air inlet system (2) and the combustion chamber (1) are connected together and configured to transport a compressed air to the combustion chamber (1). The material feeding system (3) and the combustion chamber (1) are connected together and configured to transport a fuel to the combustion chamber (1). The combustion chamber (1) has a fixed volume and has no movable wall such as a piston. The fuel continues to be burned in the combustion chamber (1) to generate a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and chemical energy of the fuel is converted into internal energy of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas. The working system (4) and the combustion chamber (1) are connected together. The piston (21) of the working system (4) works to convert the internal energy of the gas into a mechanical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignees: LIUZHOU ZIJING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hu Zhou, Hanping Yi
  • Publication number: 20190186599
    Abstract: A circular spline for a harmonic reducer, a harmonic reducer incorporating the circular spline and a robot are disclosed. The harmonic reducer includes a wave generator, a circular spline and a flexspline where the wave generator is arranged on an inner peripheral surface of the flexspline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Haijian TANG, Hu ZHOU, Qiongyan JIANG, Wei XIE, Huiling CHEN, Deyun OUYANG
  • Patent number: 10267008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure and a construction method. An object of the invention is to provide an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure with simple structure, convenient construction and clear mechanic behavior, and a construction method. The technical solution adopted by the invention is as follows: an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure suitable for rock foundations is characterized in that a drilling hole is drilled in a rock foundation, a large-diameter monopile is implanted into the drilling hole, the bottom of the large-diameter monopile is sealed by underwater bottom-sealing concrete, and the gap between the outer wall of the large-diameter monopile and the hole wall of the drilling hole is filled with a grouting material goofed by a grouting system that is preset inside the large-diameter monopile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Hu Zhou, Na Lv, Haifeng Qi, Jinping Luo, Xingjian Sun, Danshan Wang, Hongbao Rong, Jinning Shen, Ning Liang
  • Patent number: 10179670
    Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising a substantially rigid panel comprising a folding flap; a film material and mating releasable fastener members, wherein the rigid panel comprises a pair of long edges, a pair of short edges, a base, a middle portion between the base and the folding flap, a first fold line between the middle portion and the base, a second fold line between the middle portion and the folding flap, and optionally a pair of folding side portions each connected to the opposite long edges of the base with a pair of third fold lines between the pair of folding side portions and the base, and wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the film material and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: E-PAC PACKAGING SERVICES CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Xiao Hu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20180340312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure and a construction method. An object of the invention is to provide an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure with simple structure, convenient construction and clear mechanic behavior, and a construction method. The technical solution adopted by the invention is as follows: an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure suitable for rock foundations is characterized in that a drilling hole is drilled in a rock foundation, a large-diameter monopile is implanted into the drilling hole, the bottom of the large-diameter monopile is sealed by underwater bottom-sealing concrete, and the gap between the outer wall of the large-diameter monopile and the hole wall of the drilling hole is filled with a grouting material goofed by a grouting system that is preset inside the large-diameter monopile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hu ZHOU, Na LV, Haifeng Qi, Jinping LUO, Xingjian SUN, Danshan WANG, Hongbao RONG, Jinning SHEN, Ning LIANG
  • Publication number: 20180291559
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing active carbon-based special synthetic paper, comprising stirring polyurethane particles and a solvent in a reactor, and standing to completely dissolve the polyurethane particles to obtain a polyurethane solution; adding active carbon in the obtained polyurethane solution, stirring and mixing uniformly to obtain a solid-liquid mixture; coating the obtained solid-liquid mixture onto a piece of release paper, soaking the release paper and the solid-liquid mixture into an aqueous solution of silver nitrate, completely curing the solid-liquid mixture to form a film, and soaking the release paper and the film into an aqueous solution of sodium chloride; drying the obtained release paper and the film in an electric blast drying oven, and stripping the film from the release paper to obtain the active carbon-based special synthetic paper. In the present invention, the adsorption of harmful substances in the environment is greatly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hu Zhou, Zhiling Qi, Dongdong Wang, Zhihua Zhou, Xuan Liu, Qingquan Liu, Xiaohong Wang
  • Publication number: 20180291560
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing titanium dioxide-based synthetic paper, comprising steps of using titanium dioxide and polyurethane as main raw materials, stirring and mixing titanium dioxide powder and the prepared polyurethane solution, subsequently curing to form a film to obtain the titanium dioxide-based synthetic paper. The synthetic paper product of the present invention is of a porous structure which facilitates the adsorption of organic pollutants in the indoor air. During the production, lots of pores are formed both on the surface of the synthetic paper and inside the synthetic paper, by which the adsorption of the organic pollutants in the indoor air by the synthetic paper is improved greatly. It can effectively degrade organic pollutants under mild conditions. Inorganic filler can degrade the organic pollutants adsorbed onto the surface of the synthetic paper and inside the synthetic paper, with only nontoxic substance generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hu Zhou, Dongdong Wang, Zhiling Qi, Xuan Liu, Zhihua Zhou, Qingquan Liu, Xiaofang Li
  • Patent number: 10087156
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to a retinoid receptor-selective pathway. As described herein, this pathway can be targeted to manipulate a tumor microenviroment. For example, the methods and compositions described herein can be used to induce apoptosis in a cancer cell. Further, the compositions described herein, including Sulindac and analogs thereof, can be used to target this pathway for the treatment or prevention of cancer in human patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignees: SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS MEDICAL DISCOVERY INSTITUTE, XIAMEN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiao-kun Zhang, Ying Su, Hu Zhou, Wen Liu, Pei-Qiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20180257810
    Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising at least a substantially rigid panel, a tightening portion, a box portion, a flexible strip and securing members, wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the flexible strip and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: E-pac Packaging Services Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Shi Hu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20180244427
    Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising a substantially rigid panel comprising a folding flap; a film material and mating releasable fastener members, wherein the rigid panel comprises a pair of long edges, a pair of short edges, a base, a middle portion between the base and the folding flap, a first fold line between the middle portion and the base, a second fold line between the middle portion and the folding flap, and optionally a pair of folding side portions each connected to the opposite long edges of the base with a pair of third fold lines between the pair of folding side portions and the base, and wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the film material and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: E-pac Packaging Services Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Xiao Hu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20180229883
    Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising a substantially rigid panel having a pair of side edges; a pair of end edges; a center portion; a pair of proximal segments, each connected respectively to the right side and left side of the center portion; a pair of distal segments, each connected to one of the proximal segments opposite to the center portion; a first pair of substantially parallel fold lines; a second pair of substantially parallel fold lines; and a flexible film material secured on the rigid panel, wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the flexible film material and the rigid panel. Also provided herein is a method of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: E - pac Packaging Services Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Shi Hu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20180163662
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine having an independent combustion chamber comprises a combustion chamber (1), an air inlet system (2), a material feeding system (3), and a working system (4). The air inlet system (2) and the combustion chamber (1) are connected together and configured to transport a compressed air to the combustion chamber (1). The material feeding system (3) and the combustion chamber (1) are connected together and configured to transport a fuel to the combustion chamber (1). The combustion chamber (1) has a fixed volume and has no movable wall such as a piston. The fuel continues to be burned in the combustion chamber (1) to generate a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and chemical energy of the fuel is converted into internal energy of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas. The working system (4) and the combustion chamber (1) are connected together. The piston (21) of the working system (4) works to convert the internal energy of the gas into a mechanical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicants: Tsinghua Redbud Innovation Institute, Tianjin
    Inventor: Hu ZHOU
  • Patent number: 9831744
    Abstract: A device for generating electricity includes a support; a driving element rotatably mounted on the support; an electricity generator disposed on the support; a circuit board connected to the electricity generator; and a drive assembly disposed on the support and including an input gear and an output gear. The driving element is coupled with the input gear to drive the input gear to rotate, and the output gear is coupled with the electricity generator and driven to rotate by the input gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Hong Xiao, Jianfeng Yang, Conghua Jiang, Xiang Ao, Hu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170313668
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to a retinoid receptor-selective pathway. As described herein, this pathway can be targeted to manipulate a tumor microenviroment. For example, the methods and compositions described herein can be used to induce apoptosis in a cancer cell. Further, the compositions described herein, including Sulindac and analogs thereof, can be used to target this pathway for the treatment or prevention of cancer in human patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Xiao-kun ZHANG, Ying SU, Hu ZHOU, Wen LIU, Pei-Qiang HUANG
  • Patent number: 9611235
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to a retinoid receptor-selective pathway. As described herein, this pathway can be targeted to manipulate a tumor microenvironment. For example, the methods and compositions described herein can be used to induce apoptosis in a cancer cell. Further, the compositions described herein, including Sulindac and analogs thereof, can be used to target this pathway for the treatment or prevention of cancer in human patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignees: SANFORD-BURNHAM MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, XIAMEN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiao-kun Zhang, Ying Su, Hu Zhou, Wen Liu, Pei-Qiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20160134172
    Abstract: A device for generating electricity includes a support; a driving element rotatably mounted on the support; an electricity generator disposed on the support; a circuit board connected to the electricity generator; and a drive assembly disposed on the support and including an input gear and an output gear. The driving element is coupled with the input gear to drive the input gear to rotate, and the output gear is coupled with the electricity generator and driven to rotate by the input gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Hong Xiao, Jianfeng Yang, Conghua Jiang, Xiang Ao, Hu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150266842
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to a retinoid receptor-selective pathway. As described herein, this pathway can be targeted to manipulate a tumor microenvironment. For example, the methods and compositions described herein can be used to induce apoptosis in a cancer cell. Further, the compositions described herein, including Sulindac and analogs thereof, can be used to target this pathway for the treatment or prevention of cancer in human patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Xiao-kun Zhang, Ying Su, Hu Zhou, Wen Liu, Pei-Qiang Huang
  • Patent number: 8675351
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sliding module comprising a plurality of guiding rods; a plurality of elastic members; a first component having a first fastener and a plurality of guiding apertures; and a second component having a second fastener and a plurality of fastening holes that correspond to the plurality of guiding apertures of the first component; wherein the first component and the second component are configured to slide with respect to each other; each of the elastic members is configured to shield a respective guiding rod; each of the guiding rods is configured to be fastened in a respective fastening hole at the second component, and traverse through a respective guiding aperture at the first component; and a longitudinal axis across the respective centers of the first fastener and the second fastener is configured to be parallel to each of the guiding rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: BYD Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Hu Zhou, Ruiqiang Luo, Tongbo Sun, Xiulan Fan, Dajun Chen