Patents by Inventor James P. Huang
James P. Huang 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: 11950966Abstract: Surgical tools and assemblies are employed for use in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures. A surgical tool assembly includes a handle assembly and a frame assembly. The handle assembly and frame assembly are designed and constructed to have an articulation input joint and a grounding joint between them. A pitch rotational degree of freedom and a yaw rotational degree of freedom are provided by way of the articulation input joint. The handle assembly is translationally constrained relative to the frame assembly by way of the grounding joint. Intermediate bodies and joints can be provided in certain surgical tool assemblies and architectures.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: FlexDex, Inc.Inventors: Zachary R. Zimmerman, Gregory Brian Bowles, Deepak Sharma, Matthew P. Weber, Christopher Paul Huang Shu, James Duncan Geiger
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Publication number: 20240067809Abstract: Embodiments of polymer blends may include a first polymer composition and a second polymer composition. The first polymer composition may include a polyolefin having a thermal transition temperature of at least 100° C. and a graftable monomer having at least one acid or anhydride functional group grafted onto the polyolefin. The second polymer composition may include an E/X/Y ethylene interpolymer, wherein E is an ethylene monomer and comprises greater than 50 wt. % of the interpolymer, X is an ?,?-unsaturated C3-C8 carboxylic acid and comprises greater than 0 to 25 wt. % of the interpolymer, and Y is an optional comonomer comprising C1-C8 alkyl acrylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Santosh S. Bawiskar, James R. de Garavilla, Jessica Ye Huang, Rajesh P. Paradkar, George Prejean, Kalyan Sehanobish, Barry A. Morris
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Patent number: 10230037Abstract: A device and method for generating electricity. The device includes a heat source, a cold source, and a thermoelectric generating plate, having a first side and an opposed side. When heat is introduced to the heat source, heat flows across the thermoelectric generating plate and electricity is generated. In the present arrangement, because the hot and cold sources are in thermal communication with opposed sides of the thermoelectric generating plate, the thermal gradient or rate of heat flow across the thermoelectric generating plate is maximized. Thus, because the rate of heat flow is increased, the rate at which electricity is generated is also increased, and the size of the device is maintained, or minimized.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward D. McCullough, James P. Huang
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Patent number: 9566553Abstract: A fluid separation assembly and method are provided. The assembly has a hollow fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a pair of tubesheets, each encapsulating respective ends of the hollow fiber bundle. The assembly further has a plurality of radial through openings formed along a circumference of one or both of the tubesheets and radially through a body portion in one or both of the tubesheets. The radial through openings include center connected radial through openings and partial radial through openings, and intersect each, or substantially each, of the hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a housing surrounding the hollow fiber bundle and the tubesheets. The housing has a feed inlet port, a permeate outlet port, and a non-permeate outlet port. The feed inlet port and the non-permeate outlet port are in parallel alignment with a longitudinal central axis of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignees: The Boeing Company, Porogen CorporationInventors: Brent Kenneth Theodore, Donald Ray Snow, Jr., James P. Huang, Michael J. Robinson, Ivana Jojic, Benjamin Bikson
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Patent number: 9388740Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine assembly comprises an engine assembly disposed about a longitudinal axis, a core nozzle positioned adjacent the engine assembly to direct a core flow generated by the engine assembly, a fan nozzle surrounding at least a portion of the core nozzle to direct a fan flow, wherein the core nozzle defines a plenum to receive a portion of the core stream flow from the core nozzle and a thermoelectric generator assembly positioned in the plenum. Other embodiments may be described.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David W. Kwok, James P. Huang, Jack W. Mauldin
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Publication number: 20150344146Abstract: A fluid separation assembly and method are provided. The assembly has a hollow fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a pair of tubesheets, each encapsulating respective ends of the hollow fiber bundle. The assembly further has a plurality of radial through openings formed along a circumference of one or both of the tubesheets and radially through a body portion in one or both of the tubesheets. The radial through openings include center connected radial through openings and partial radial through openings, and intersect each, or substantially each, of the hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a housing surrounding the hollow fiber bundle and the tubesheets. The housing has a feed inlet port, a permeate outlet port, and a non-permeate outlet port. The feed inlet port and the non-permeate outlet port are in parallel alignment with a longitudinal central axis of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Brent Kenneth Theodore, Donald Ray Snow, JR., James P. Huang, Michael J. Robinson, Ivana Jojic, Benjamin Bikson
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Patent number: 9112109Abstract: A thermoelectric generator assembly may comprise a frame that may include a first frame member and a second frame member. The first frame member and the second frame member are adapted to retain one or more thermoelectric generator devices in position therebetween for transferring heat energy through the one or more thermoelectric generator devices from a heat source to a heat sink to generate electrical energy. The thermoelectric generator assembly may also include a spacer positioned between the first frame member and the second frame member. A power bus may be included to provide the electrical energy generated by the one or more thermoelectric generator devices for powering an electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David W. Kwok, Jack W. Mauldin, James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim
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Patent number: 9084962Abstract: In an embodiment there is provided a fluid separation assembly. The assembly has a hollow fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a first tubesheet and a second tubesheet encapsulating respective ends of the hollow fiber bundle, wherein one of the tubesheets has a plurality of radial through openings formed in the tubesheet. The assembly further has a housing surrounding the hollow fiber bundle and the first and second tubesheets, the housing having a feed inlet port, a permeate outlet port, and a non-permeate outlet port. The feed gas, permeate gas, or non-permeate gas are introduced into or removed from the hollow fiber membranes via the plurality of radial through openings formed in the tubesheet, such that the radial through openings of the tubesheet intersect each or substantially each of the hollow fiber membranes.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Brent Kenneth Theodore, Donald Ray Snow, Jr., James P. Huang, Michael J. Robinson, Ivana Jojic, Benjamin Bikson
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Patent number: 9018512Abstract: A thermoelectric generation system for turbine engines and the like has at least one thermoelectric generator disposed proximate the turbine engine such that waste heat from the turbine engine can be converted into electricity. Vehicle performance and efficiency can be enhanced by mitigating the need for mechanically driven electric power generators, which undesirably drain power from the turbine engine thus adversely affect the vehicle's performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David W. Kwok, James P. Huang, John A. Skorupa, John W. Smith
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Publication number: 20140322514Abstract: An electrical conductor is described that includes a plurality of nano-scale material elements and a resin matrix, wherein the nano-scale material elements are aligned within the resin matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim, Enrique V. Barrera, Chris A. Lundberg
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Patent number: 8813352Abstract: A method for fabricating a conductor includes providing a plurality of conductive nano-scale material elements, dispersing the nano-scale material elements within a resin to provide a resin-nano-scale material mixture, aligning the nano-scale material elements within the resin-nano-scale material mixture, and curing the resin-nano-scale material mixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim, Enrique V. Barrera, Chris A. Lundberg
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Publication number: 20140150838Abstract: A device and method for generating electricity. The device includes a heat source, a cold source, and a thermoelectric generating plate, having a first side and an opposed side. When heat is introduced to the heat source, heat flows across the thermoelectric generating plate and electricity is generated. In the present arrangement, because the hot and cold sources are in thermal communication with opposed sides of the thermoelectric generating plate, the thermal gradient or rate of heat flow across the thermoelectric generating plate is maximized. Thus, because the rate of heat flow is increased, the rate at which electricity is generated is also increased, and the size of the device is maintained, or minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward D. McCullough, James P. Huang
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Patent number: 8704078Abstract: The invention discloses differing embodiments of integrated solar cells and battery devices, in addition to disclosing methods of distributing energy. In one embodiment of the invention, an integrated solar cell and battery device may include a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. The top, middle, and bottom layers may be made of Nanoscale material, and may comprise sublayers. The top layer may include one or more solar cells, while the bottom layer may include a battery. The middle layer may direct thermal energy from the top layer to the bottom layer. The device may also include one or more electronic circuits adapted to control electrical charge along one or more paths between the solar cells and the battery. The Nanoscale materials of the top, middle, and bottom layers may comprise a plurality of Nanotubes or a plurality of Nanowires.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James P. Huang, Russell M. Abbott, Namsoo P. Kim
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Patent number: 8633371Abstract: A device and method for generating electricity. The device includes a heat source, a cold source, and a thermoelectric generating plate, having a first side and an opposed side. When heat is introduced to the heat source, heat flows across the thermoelectric generating plate and electricity is generated. In the present arrangement, because the hot and cold sources are in thermal communication with opposed sides of the thermoelectric generating plate, the thermal gradient or rate of heat flow across the thermoelectric generating plate is maximized. Thus, because the rate of heat flow is increased, the rate at which electricity is generated is also increased, and the size of the device is maintained, or minimized.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward D. McCullough, James P. Huang
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Publication number: 20130205798Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine assembly comprises an engine assembly disposed about a longitudinal axis, a core nozzle positioned adjacent the engine assembly to direct a core flow generated by the engine assembly, a fan nozzle surrounding at least a portion of the core nozzle to direct a fan flow, wherein the core nozzle defines a plenum to receive a portion of the core stream flow from the core nozzle and a thermoelectric generator assembly positioned in the plenum. Other embodiments may be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: David W. Kwok, James P. Huang, Jack W. Mauldin
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Patent number: 8445788Abstract: A conductive wire includes a metallic wire substrate having a diameter and a surface, and a coating material having a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed therein. The coating material is operable to adhere a portion of the carbon nanotubes to the surface of the wire. The coating material has higher specific conductivity than the metallic wire substrate and also has a low contact resistance with the metallic wire substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Thomas K. Tsotsis, James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim, Keith D. Humfeld, William L. Mitchael, Brad D. Mecham
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Publication number: 20120312162Abstract: In an embodiment there is provided a fluid separation assembly. The assembly has a hollow fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a first tubesheet and a second tubesheet encapsulating respective ends of the hollow fiber bundle, wherein one of the tubesheets has a plurality of radial through openings formed in the tubesheet. The assembly further has a housing surrounding the hollow fiber bundle and the first and second tubesheets, the housing having a feed inlet port, a permeate outlet port, and a non-permeate outlet port. The feed gas, permeate gas, or non-permeate gas are introduced into or removed from the hollow fiber membranes via the plurality of radial through openings formed in the tubesheet, such that the radial through openings of the tubesheet intersect each or substantially each of the hollow fiber membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Brent Kenneth Theodore, Donald Ray Snow, JR., James P. Huang, Michael J. Robinson, Ivana Jojic
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Publication number: 20120118345Abstract: Disclosed is an improved thermoelectric component, a method for thermal integration of the improved thermoelectric component in an environment having thermally distinct zones, and a thermoelectric generation system. In general, the thermoelectric component includes a thermoelectric device having opposing surfaces for arrangement in comparatively hot and cold environments, and an extended surface mounted in close proximity to at least one of the opposing surfaces, the extended surface being a layer of porous material having at least a portion immersed in at least one of the hot or cold environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Michael F. Stoia, David W. Kwok, James P. Huang
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Publication number: 20110108080Abstract: A thermoelectric generator assembly may comprise a frame that may include a first frame member and a second frame member. The first frame member and the second frame member are adapted to retain one or more thermoelectric generator devices in position therebetween for transferring heat energy through the one or more thermoelectric generator devices from a heat source to a heat sink to generate electrical energy. The thermoelectric generator assembly may also include a spacer positioned between the first frame member and the second frame member. A power bus may be included to provide the electrical energy generated by the one or more thermoelectric generator devices for powering an electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: David W. Kwok, Jack W. Mauldin, James P. Huang, Namsoo P. Kim
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Patent number: 7854788Abstract: A filter membrane includes a substrate, a polymer layer provided on the substrate and a plurality of filter openings each having a width of from about 2 nanometers to about 5 nanometers provided in the polymer layer. A method of controlling pore size of a filter membrane and a method of decontaminating a filter membrane are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Norman R. Byrd, James P. Huang, Gwen Gross