Patents by Inventor Kong Chen

Kong Chen 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: 12289000
    Abstract: A control switch incorporating a 1:2 demultiplexer is used to control timing for a concurrent switching, break-before-make and make-before-break power multiplexing, and is configurable to link a plurality of the control switches into a control chain to perform sequential charging, sequential discharging, parallel charging, parallel discharging, and concurrent sequential charging and discharging for a plurality of batteries coupled to the control chain in a power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: ENTRANTECH INC.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 12014078
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory module in parallel architecture is described. It includes memory function and data storage function in a single module. It enables host system to use memory bus to access storage devices and to use the same memory command protocol for storage device access. The parallel architecture enables contents in memory devices and storage devices to be exchanged freely on module under the control of host memory controller to boost performance of computer and to retain data even if power to computer is shut off. The configuration of non-volatile memory module can be partitioned or expanded into multiple independent channels on module seamlessly with or without ECC supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11837968
    Abstract: An apparatus converts an AC power panel into a persistent DC power panel with a persistent power switch. The persistent power switch includes a removable power unit for coupling to the AC power switch in order to convert the AC power panel into a persistent DC power panel. The removable power unit can be mounted in the power panel or can be implemented as a stand-alone external device for connecting to the power panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11831167
    Abstract: A persistent DC circuit breaker provides a persistent single or dual DC voltage for a power distribution circuit coupled to a power panel. A control mechanism ensures a constant and consistent DC power output from the persistent DC circuit breaker. The persistent DC circuit breaker can replace an AC circuit breaker to convert an AC power panel into a co-existing AC and DC power panel or an entire DC power panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20230352947
    Abstract: The charging and/or discharging of a set of swappable battery modules in a battery system is carried out automatically using a set of charging and/or discharging control switches linked in a sequential charging and/or a discharging control chain. The charging and discharging of the set of battery modules can be done sequentially or in parallel, and is hardware-based with minimal software/firmware involvement. The system is scalable and automatically reconfigurable for use in an infrastructure and/or in an electric vehicle. The swappable battery modules may be positioned in the battery slots or butted together in the battery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11777323
    Abstract: The battery pack of an EV is partitioned into multiple removeable and replaceable batteries to mitigate challenges associated with the power charging of battery in an EV. A set of control switches are linked in a control chain to control an orderly discharge of energy from the batteries disposed in the battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20230155398
    Abstract: A control switch incorporating a 1:2 demultiplexer is used in controlling timing for concurrent switching, break-before-make and make-before-break power multiplexing, and is configurable to link a plurality of the control switches into a control chain to perform sequential charging, sequential discharging, parallel charging, parallel discharging, simultaneous sequential charging and discharging for a plurality of batteries coupled to the control chain in a power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20230155397
    Abstract: A control switch incorporating a 1:2 demultiplexer is used to control timing for a concurrent switching, break-before-make and make-before-break power multiplexing, and is configurable to link a plurality of the control switches into a control chain to perform sequential charging, sequential discharging, parallel charging, parallel discharging, and concurrent sequential charging and discharging for a plurality of batteries coupled to the control chain in a power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11605970
    Abstract: A DC switch with embedded de-multiplexing function links a plurality of DC switches in a priority chain and enables concurrent power switching between DC switches. The priority chain automatically selects a most cost-effective power for output to optimize energy utilization efficiency and with a just-in-time enable to activate standby-power to minimize energy waste in persistent DC power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20230050719
    Abstract: A persistent DC circuit breaker provides a persistent single or dual DC voltage for a power distribution circuit coupled to a power panel. A control mechanism ensures a constant and consistent DC power output from the persistent DC circuit breaker. The persistent DC circuit breaker can replace an AC circuit breaker to convert an AC power panel into a coexisting AC and DC power panel or an entire DC power panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20230013962
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory module in parallel architecture is described. It includes memory function and data storage function in a single module. It enables host system to use memory bus to access storage devices and to use the same memory command protocol for storage device access. The parallel architecture enables contents in memory devices and storage devices to be exchanged freely on module under the control of host memory controller to boost performance of computer and to retain data even if power to computer is shut off. The configuration of non-volatile memory module can be partitioned or expanded into multiple independent channels on module seamlessly with or without ECC supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20220393488
    Abstract: The battery pack of an EV is partitioned into multiple removeable and replaceable batteries to mitigate challenges associated with the power charging of battery in an EV. A set of control switches are linked in a control chain to control an orderly discharge of energy from the batteries disposed in the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11500576
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory module in parallel architecture is described. It includes memory function and data storage function in a single module. It enables host system to use memory bus to access storage devices and to use the same memory command protocol for storage device access. The parallel architecture enables contents in memory devices and storage devices to be exchanged freely on module under the control of host memory controller to boost performance of computer and to retain data even if power to computer is shut off. The configuration of non-volatile memory module can be partitioned or expanded into multiple independent channels on module seamlessly with or without ECC supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11489455
    Abstract: An apparatus leverages the existing power interconnect for DC power delivery by including a persistent DC power module into a power panel, thereby enabling a more efficient use of the energy. The persistent DC power module includes, in part, a control unit which is adaptive to the variations and availability of the external DC power source to ensure a constant and consistent delivery of DC voltage. The apparatus minimizes energy waste and e-waste, and is compatible with the existing legacy AC infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 11476657
    Abstract: A DC power attachment device provides a convenient solution in adapting DC powers from AC sockets connected to an existing power distribution circuit. It enables multitude DC devices to concurrently access multiple DC powers at the same or at different voltages on the same power attachment device, which may be coupled to a DC power source, an existing socket, or directly connected to a DC power distribution circuit. The method on the assembly of a DC power attachment device is also addressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20220160857
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes multivalent antibacterial vaccines for the treatment of bacterial infections, such as Klebsiella, E. coli and E. cloacae, as well as therapy-resistant forms thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicants: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, University of Pittsburgh-Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Jay KOLLS, Elizabeth NORTON, Kong CHEN
  • Publication number: 20220158482
    Abstract: A DC switch with embedded de-multiplexing function links a plurality of DC switches in a priority chain and enables concurrent power switching between DC switches. The priority chain automatically selects a most cost-effective power for output to optimize energy utilization efficiency and with a just-in-time enable to activate standby-power to minimize energy waste in persistent DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20220052618
    Abstract: An apparatus leverages the existing power interconnect for DC power delivery by including a persistent DC power module into a power panel, thereby enabling a more efficient use of the energy. The persistent DC power module includes, in part, a control unit which is adaptive to the variations and availability of the external DC power source to ensure a constant and consistent delivery of DC voltage. The apparatus minimizes energy waste and e-waste, and is compatible with the existing legacy AC infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20220052619
    Abstract: An apparatus converts an AC power panel into a persistent DC power panel with a persistent power switch. The persistent power switch includes a removable power unit for coupling to the AC power switch in order to convert the AC power panel into a persistent DC power panel. The removable power unit can be mounted in the power panel or can be implemented as a stand-alone external device for connecting to the power panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20220014014
    Abstract: A DC power attachment device provides a convenient solution in adapting DC powers from AC sockets connected to an existing power distribution circuit. It enables multitude DC devices to concurrently access multiple DC powers at the same or at different voltages on the same power attachment device, which may be coupled to a DC power source, an existing socket, or directly connected to a DC power distribution circuit. The method on the assembly of a DC power attachment device is also addressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen