Patents by Inventor Jianzhong Zhu

Jianzhong Zhu 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: 11937539
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first set of sensors configured to generate motion information. The electronic device also includes a second set of sensors configured to receive information from multiple anchors. The electronic device further includes a processor configured to generate a path to drive the electronic device within an area. The processor is configured to receive the motion information. The processor is configured to generate ranging information based on the information that is received. While the electronic device is driven along the path, the processor is configured to identify a location and heading direction within the area of the electronic device based on the motion information. The processor is configured to modify the estimate of location and the heading direction of the electronic device based on the ranging information. The processor is configured to drive within the area according to the path, based on the location and heading direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mandar N. Kulkarni, Yuming Zhu, Neha Dawar, Songwei Li, Boon L. Ng, Jianzhong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10782164
    Abstract: A superficial flow sensor is provided, which may comprise a substrate, and a thin film comprising a self-rolled portion, a stationary portion, and a free ribbon portion. According to some aspects of the present disclosure, the self-rolled portion may be configured to have a residual stress and to deform under external forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Hilary Bart-Smith, Carl White
  • Publication number: 20180356264
    Abstract: A superficial flow sensor may include a substrate; a thin film with a self-rolled portion, a stationary portion, and a free ribbon portion; an embedded strain gauge circuit; and at least one contact pad. According to some aspects, the self-rolled portion may deform under external forces, and the embedded strain gauge circuit may detect the deformation of the self-rolled portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jianzhong ZHU, Hilary BART-SMITH, Carl WHITE
  • Patent number: 9896864
    Abstract: A direct-insertion baluster connecting device, including a fence frame and a plurality of balusters uniformly arranged within the fence frame. The fence frame is a square frame jointly consisting of two vertical posts, an upper rail and a lower rail. The fence frame and the balusters are hollow tubes and a plurality of rivet nuts are arranged about the lower end of each vertical post. The disclosed direct-insertion baluster connecting device can be used for the installed fence frame formed by the vertical posts, upper rail and lower rail, and then it only needs to directly insert the balusters and make connection in a specified manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Suzhou Uni-Solutions Import and Export Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Jianmin Gu
  • Patent number: 9746361
    Abstract: A gas flow sensing device, and related method of manufacturing, comprising a conductive layer encapsulated in dielectric film, suspended over a cavity to form a diaphragm. The conductive layer functions as both a heating a sensing element and is patterned to provide uniform heat distribution across the diaphragm. The device is designed to sense flow from any direction relative to the device and the design of the dielectric film and diaphragm reduces sensor drift during prolonged operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Hilary Bart-Smith, Zheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20170089094
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a direct-insertion baluster connecting device, including a fence frame and a plurality of balusters uniformly arranged within the fence frame; the fence frame is a square frame jointly consisting of two vertical posts, an upper rail and a lower rail; the fence frame and the balusters are all hollow tubes; and a plurality of rivet nuts are arranged about the lower end of each vertical post. The disclosed direct-insertion baluster connecting device can be used for the installed fence frame formed by the vertical posts, upper rail and lower rail, and then it only needs to directly insert the balusters and make connection in a specified manner. The whole connecting process is a welding-free process, and only needs manual assembly in a DIY manner, thus ensuring beauty and safety, as well as convenient and labor-saving assembly, and it can be accomplished without too much auxiliary work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: JIANZHONG ZHU, JIANMIN GU
  • Patent number: 9121222
    Abstract: A gate bracket is formed of a planar web in which two rectangular portions along two edges of the web are bent to define a first pair of perpendicular flanges, and two other rectangular portions are bent from an inner portion of the web to form a second pair of perpendicular flanges. The flanges of the first pair are spaced from the flanges of the second pair by a distance corresponding to the dimensions of the structural members used to construct the gate. The invention provides a rigid bracket of simpler and lighter construction than prior art brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20150068299
    Abstract: A gas flow sensing device, and related method of manufacturing, comprising a conductive layer encapsulated in dielectric film, suspended over a cavity to form a diaphragm. The conductive layer functions as both a heating a sensing element and is patterned to provide uniform heat distribution across the diaphragm. The device is designed to sense flow from any direction relative to the device and the design of the dielectric film and diaphragm reduces sensor drift during prolonged operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Hilary Bart-Smith, Zheng Chen
  • Patent number: 8590856
    Abstract: A metal post support ground spike is disclosed having a post receiving socket, and a flat plate. The flat plate is welded to four walls of the post receiving socket. The post support may also comprise a blades portion welded to the flat plate. The blades portion, post receiving socket and flat plate may all have reinforcement lines stamped therein and may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity. The flat plate may comprise the thickest and most rigid metal, whereas the post receiving socket and/or the blades may be made from a thinner and/or less rigid metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Simon Walker
  • Patent number: 8523134
    Abstract: A ground spike is disclosed having a plurality of blades and a flat plate secured thereto. The blades each have a reinforcement deformation proximal to a longitudinal outer edge. The reinforcement deformation may be a reinforcement line stamped therein, may be a bent outer edge, or the like. Objects may be attached to the flat plate, thereby securing such objects to the ground when the ground spike is used. The ground spike may have a post receiving socket secured to the flat plate. Each component may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity or other suitable materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Mark Hopkinson, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Patent number: 8322678
    Abstract: A metal post support ground spike is disclosed having a post receiving socket, and a flat plate. The flat plate is welded to four walls of the post receiving socket. The post support may also comprise a blades portion welded to the flat plate. The blades portion, post receiving socket and flat plate may all have reinforcement lines stamped therein and may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity. The flat plate may comprise the thickest and most rigid metal, whereas the post receiving socket and/or the blades may be made from a thinner and/or less rigid metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Simon Walker
  • Publication number: 20100186314
    Abstract: A ground spike is disclosed having a plurality of blades and a flat plate secured thereto. The blades each have a reinforcement deformation proximal to a longitudinal outer edge. The reinforcement deformation may be a reinforcement line stamped therein, may be a bent outer edge, or the like. Objects may be attached to the flat plate, thereby securing such objects to the ground when the ground spike is used. The ground spike may have a post receiving socket secured to the flat plate. Each component may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity or other suitable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Mark Hopkinson, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20090315009
    Abstract: A gate bracket is formed of a planar web in which two rectangular portions along two edges of the web are bent to define a first pair of perpendicular flanges, and two other rectangular portions are bent from an inner portion of the web to form a second pair of perpendicular flanges. The flanges of the first pair are spaced from the flanges of the second pair by a distance corresponding to the dimensions of the structural members used to construct the gate. The invention provides a rigid bracket of simpler and lighter construction than prior art brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20090313916
    Abstract: A metal post support ground spike is disclosed having a post receiving socket, and a flat plate. The flat plate is welded to four walls of the post receiving socket. The post support may also comprise a blades portion welded to the flat plate. The blades portion, post receiving socket and flat plate may all have reinforcement lines stamped therein and may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Simon Walker
  • Publication number: 20080145853
    Abstract: Methods and kits for determining aneuploidy of selected chromosomes by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and post-column fluorescence high performance liquid chromatography (PCF-HPLC) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Grant Wu, Benjamin L. Legendre, Jim Jianzhong Zhu
  • Patent number: D569996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Ashley Doyle
  • Patent number: D572986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Simon Walker
  • Patent number: D577513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu, Jianzhong Zhu, Jianming Gu
  • Patent number: D579585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Patent number: D587991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Jianzhong Zhu, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu