Patents by Inventor Lai Qi

Lai Qi 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).

  • Methane conversion device
    Patent number: 10537870
    Abstract: Provided herein are methane conversion devices comprising a filter means (e.g., one or more filters), a circulation means (e.g., one or more circulating pumps), a reaction means (e.g., one or more reactor assemblies), a control means (e.g., central process unit, thermo-controller, UV controller, and the like), an energy supply means (e.g., ultra-violet lamp, direct sunlight, heating assembly, and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: TORREY HILLS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Lai Qi, Ken Kuang
  • Animal waste handling system
    Patent number: 9469951
    Abstract: A system for facilitating removal of an object, such as animal waste, may include an elongated shaft having a first end and a second opposing end, a handle associated with the first end, a collection device associated with the second end, an actuator associated with the handle and operably coupled to the collection device. A method for removal of animal waste may include using a system for facilitating removal of animal waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Lai Qi
  • Animal waste handling system
    Patent number: 8939481
    Abstract: A system for facilitating removal of an object, such as animal waste, may include an elongated shaft having a first end and a second opposing end, a handle associated with the first end, a collection device associated with the second end, an actuator associated with the handle and operably coupled to the collection device. The system may further include a latching device associated with the handle and operably coupled to the actuator. The actuator may be configured to actuate the collection device, and the collection device may be configured to facilitate collection of animal waste, while the latching device is configured to retain the collection device in a closed position. A method for removal of animal waste may include using a system for facilitating removal of animal waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Lai Qi
  • METHANE CONVERSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130192974
    Abstract: Provided herein are methane conversion devices comprising a filter means (e.g., one or more filters), a circulation means (e.g., one or more circulating pumps), a reaction means (e.g., one or more reactor assemblies), a control means (e.g., central process unit, thermo-controller, UV controller, and the like), an energy supply means (e.g., ultra-violet lamp, direct sunlight, heating assembly, and the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Torrey Hills Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Lai Qi, Ken Kuang