Patents by Inventor Li Yao

Li Yao 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: 12279932
    Abstract: A releasable medical drape, and systems and methods having the same, includes at least a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a soft-gel layer having a plurality of apertures. The soft-gel layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to a tissue site. A portion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extends through the plurality of apertures in the soft-gel layer to contact the tissue site. The soft-gel layer forms a good seal with the tissue site and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extending through the plurality of apertures forms a firm—but releasable—coupling with the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Li Yao
  • Patent number: 12276772
    Abstract: An optical film includes a block copolymer film defining a plurality of helically shaped cavities and a plurality of helically shaped organic solid crystals positioned within the plurality of helically shaped cavities. A method of making the optical film includes obtaining a film of a block copolymer solution including a chiral block copolymer and a non-chiral block copolymer on a substrate. The method includes annealing the film, thereby forming a plurality of helical structures from the chiral block copolymer defined within the non-chiral block copolymer and removing the plurality of helical structures, thereby creating a plurality of helically shaped cavities. The method further includes forming organic solid crystals inside the plurality of helically shaped cavities, thereby forming the optical film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sheng Ye, Li Yao, Tingling Rao, Lafe Joseph Purvis, II, Tanya Malhotra, Andrew John Ouderkirk, Arman Boromand
  • Publication number: 20250112516
    Abstract: Provided are a motor, a scroll compressor, and a processing method of a motor. The motor includes: a stator provided with a plurality of stator slots, a toothed portion being formed between any two adjacent stator slots among the plurality of stator slots, and an aluminum coil being wound in the stator slots and/or around the toothed portions to form a winding, wherein the winding includes a first connecting portion; and a lead wire, which is a copper wire and has an end portion, the end portion being connected to the first connecting portion via a first crimp terminal so as to connect the winding to an external power supply, wherein the first crimp terminal wraps and presses the end portion and the first connecting portion in an axial direction of the lead wire, and a space defined by the first crimp terminal is filled with a tin material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Meng WANG, Wanzhen LIU, Yan LIN, Li YAO, Zhenyu WANG, Guangqiang LIU, Wenbo ZHANG, Hangkai GUO, Jiangbo WANG, Jiang ZHANG, Hangbo LIU, Feng LV, Zhengwei TAO
  • Publication number: 20250084844
    Abstract: A drive member for a scroll compressor and the scroll compressor including the drive member. The scroll compressor includes a first scroll plate and a second scroll plate. The drive member includes a hub portion, which has an inner hole, wherein the hub portion includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, and a flange portion, which extends radially outwards from the first end of the hub portion of the driving member. By means of the flange portion, the drive member is connected to the first scroll plate of the scroll compressor, such that the first scroll plate is driven to rotate. The scroll compressor has a compact structure, a small size and light weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Yusong SUN, Li YAO, Liu WANG, Sanxiang LIU
  • Publication number: 20250067262
    Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a first scroll, the first scroll including a first end plate and a first scroll wrap extending from the first end plate along a first direction; a second scroll, the second scroll including a second end plate and a second scroll wrap protruding from the second end plate along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second scroll wrap and the first scroll wrap cooperating to form a compression cavity used for compressing a medium; a support located at a side of the second scroll away from the first scroll; a motor; and a driving member rotatably supported by the support and located at the side of the second scroll away from the first scroll. The motor drives the first scroll to rotate through the driving member, and the first scroll drives the second scroll to rotate. The scroll compressor is compact in structure, small in volume, and light in weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Yusong SUN, Li YAO, Wanzhen LIU, Yan LIN, Xishuang ZHANG, Sanxiang LIU
  • Publication number: 20250059974
    Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a compressor shell; a frame (4) installed in the compressor shell; a first scroll (5) located in the compressor shell; and a second scroll (6) located in the compressor shell and being co-rotatable with the first scroll (5), to define a compression chamber (56) between the first scroll (5) and the second scroll (6), the second scroll (6) having a hub (41) that extends downward from a lower surface thereof; a transformer flange (8) supported on the frame and supporting the first scroll (5) and the second scroll (6), the transformer flange (8) being connected to the first scroll (5); an actuating mechanism (7) installed in the compressor shell and connected to the transformer flange (8), for driving the transformer flange (8) to rotate, so that the first scroll (5) and the second scroll (6) are driven to co-rotate; a crankshaft (9) assembly located in the transformer flange (8) and including an oil screw (10), an upper end (101) of the oil screw (10) being fitted with a hub (61) of
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Yusong SUN, Li YAO, Wanzhen LIU, Yan LIN, Xishuang ZHANG, Sanxiang LIU
  • Patent number: 12198085
    Abstract: A medical scan quality assurance system is operable to utilize artificial intelligence to train at least one computer vision model based on a training set of medical scans. A set of medical scans are received. Quality assurance data is generated for the set of medical scans utilizing artificial intelligence by performing at least one quality assurance function on the set of medical scans by utilizing the at least one computer vision model. A first medical scan is identified in the set of medical scans to include an artifact, detected by performing the at least one quality assurance function, that is determined to obscure at least a threshold percentage of a key anatomical part based on the quality assurance data. An artifact obstruction notification indicating the first medical scan is generated for transmission to a client device for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Enlitic, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Poblenz, Li Yao, Keith Lui, Kevin Lyman
  • Patent number: 12184216
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a parameter control system for a motor, comprising: a current acquisition circuit connected to the motor, so as to acquire a current output by the motor; an arithmetic processor configured to determine whether to adjust a parameter of the motor according to the current acquired, and generate a new parameter when it is determined to adjust the parameter of the motor; and an output circuit configured to output the new parameter generated by the arithmetic processor to a control device of the motor. The present disclosure also provides a motor including the parameter control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: DANFOSS (TIANJIN) LTD.
    Inventors: Shizhong Ji, Li Yao, Yingke Sun, Qingyue Meng
  • Publication number: 20240418751
    Abstract: An iron core-annular array multi-ring magnetosensitive current sensor and a current measurement method, the method comprising: using a first loop structure (101) to acquire a feedback current signal generated according to a first magnetic field signal generated by a primary side current; using a second loop structure (102) to measure a second magnetic field signal generated by the current of a wire in a coil; and using a digital processing unit (103) to calculate, according to the feedback current signal and the second magnetic field signal, the feature quantity that characterizes the current of the wire, and determining the current on the wire according to the feature quantity that characterizes the current of the wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Feng ZHOU, Jicheng YU, Min LEI, Xiaodong YIN, Changxi YUE, Siyuan LIANG, Xiong LI, He LI, LI YAO, Dengyun LI, Chunguang LU, Tao XIAO, Zili XU, Wei LIU, Kai ZHU, Kui XIONG
  • Patent number: 12155382
    Abstract: A phase loss detection device, a compressor including the same, and a phase loss detection method are disclosed. The phase loss detection device may include a signal converting circuit and a processor. The signal converting circuit is configured to convert voltage signals corresponding to respective phases of multiphase alternating current (AC) power monitored from a motor. The processor is configured to receive the converted voltage signals from the signal converting circuit, and configured to calculate, based on the converted voltage signals, one or more phase angles between the respective voltage signals. The processor is configured to determine that phase loss occurs if any one or more of the calculated phase angles deviate from a nominal value of a corresponding phase angle of the multiphase AC power by a value higher than a predetermined threshold. The phase loss detection can be performed in a convenient, effective and reliable way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: DANFOSS (TIANJIN) LTD.
    Inventors: He Ma, Li Yao, Guocun Li, Bin Zhao, Zhiwei Shang, Yongjian Guo
  • Publication number: 20240377892
    Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling activation of different input elements using an actuator are disclosed herein. An example method includes in response to determining that a representation of a user's finger is located within a predefined distance of an input element: obtaining information regarding an amount of force needed to actuate the input element, and causing adjustment of a physical characteristic of an actuator while the actuator is associated with the input element. The method further includes, in response to an input having at least the amount of force applied by the user's finger to a component of the actuator while the actuator is associated with the input element, causing an input command to be performed and providing a haptic response via the actuator component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Priyanshu Agarwal, Nicholas Colonnese, Li Yao, Harsha Prahlad, Tianshu Liu, Felippe Jose Pavinatto, Daniele Piazza
  • Publication number: 20240341029
    Abstract: A multilayer package-on-package (PoP) assembly and a method for packaging a multilayer assembly are provided. The multilayer PoP assembly includes at least two circuit boards. An interposer is disposed between two adjacent circuit boards of the at least two circuit boards. A shield is disposed on an upper contact surface and/or a lower contact surface of the interposer in contact with the at least two circuit boards. Electrical elements on a corresponding contact surface are all surrounded by the shield. A height of the shield is not less than a height of each of the electrical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Li YAO, Fatian FU, Haiyan MA
  • Patent number: 12110375
    Abstract: Compositions are provided including an uncrosslinked thermoplastic nitrogen-containing matrix material and composite particles distributed in the matrix material. The composite particles each include a chemical blowing agent particle encapsulated within a shell including an uncrosslinked thermoplastic material. The uncrosslinked thermoplastic material exhibits at least a certain minimum complex viscosity at a decomposition temperature of the chemical blowing agent particle. Also described are foam compositions and articles including the foam compositions, such as a sheet or multilayer construction. Composite particles are further provided. Methods of making the foam compositions are additionally described herein. Also, polishing pads, polishing systems, and methods of polishing a substrate are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joshua M. Fishman, Jeffrey P. Kalish, Caitlin E. Meree, Qin Lin, Nicholas K. Lee, Li Yao, Rajdeep S. Kalgutkar, Duy K. Lehuu, David T. Amos
  • Patent number: 12094769
    Abstract: Methods and related systems for filling a gap feature comprised in a substrate are disclosed. The methods comprise a step of providing a substrate comprising one or more gap features into a reaction chamber. The one or more gap features comprise an upper part comprising an upper surface and a lower part comprising a lower surface. The methods further comprise a step of subjecting the substrate to a first plasma treatment and subjecting the substrate to a second plasma treatment. Thus the upper surface is inhibited while leaving the lower surface substantially unaffected. Then, the methods comprise a step of selectively depositing a material on the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Zecheng Liu, Viljami Pore, Jia Li Yao, René Henricus Jozef Vervuurt
  • Patent number: 12073024
    Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling activation of different input elements using an actuator are disclosed herein. An example method includes in response to detecting that a representation of a finger is located by a first input element: obtaining information regarding a first amount of force to actuate the first input element, and causing adjustment of a physical characteristic of an actuator so that a first amount of force directed to a component of the actuator activates the first input element. In response to detecting that the representation of the finger is located by a second input element, the method also includes: obtaining information regarding a second amount of force distinct from the first amount of force, and causing adjustment of the physical characteristic of the actuator so that the second amount of force directed to the component of the actuator activates the second input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Priyanshu Agarwal, Nicholas Colonnese, Li Yao, Harsha Prahlad, Tianshu Liu, Felippe Jose Pavinatto, Daniele Piazza
  • Publication number: 20240257366
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method that includes providing as input to the neural network, a first image and a second image. The method further includes obtaining, using the neural network, a first transformed image based on the first image that may be aligned with the second image. The method further includes computing a first loss value based on a comparison of the first transformed image and the second image. The method further includes obtaining, using the neural network, a second transformed image based on the second image that may be aligned with the first image. The method further includes computing a second loss value based on a comparison of the second transformed image and the first image. The method further includes adjusting one or more parameters of the neural network based on the first loss value and the second loss value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Neel Dey, Jo Schlemper, Seyed Sadegh Mohseni Salehi, Li Yao, Michal Sofka
  • Publication number: 20240233148
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method that includes providing as input to the neural network, a first image and a second image. The method further includes obtaining, using the neural network, a transformed image based on the first image that may be aligned with the second image. The method further includes obtaining a plurality of first patches from the transformed image by encoding the transformed image using a first encoder that has a first plurality of encoding layers. The method further includes obtaining a plurality of second patches from the second image by encoding the second image using a second encoder that has a second plurality of encoding layers. The method further includes computing a loss value based on comparison of respective first patches and second patches. The method further includes adjusting one or more parameters of the neural network based on the loss value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Neel Dey, Jo Schlemper, Seyed Sadegh Mohseni Salehi, Li Yao, Michal Sofka
  • Publication number: 20240223028
    Abstract: A stator lamination, an induction motor, a compressor and a refrigeration device wherein the stator lamination is annular, and an inner circumference of the stator lamination is provided with a plurality of stator teeth and a plurality of stator slots. The plurality of stator teeth and the plurality of stator slots are arranged alternately. The stator lamination defines a stator inner diameter D1, the number of the plurality of stator slots is Q1, each stator slot defines a stator slot depth H1, and the stator slot depth H1 meets a formula: H 1 = ? ? D 1 Q 1 * k . Q1 is greater than or equal to 24, the value range of D1 is 95 mm to 105 mm, and the value range of k is 1.95 to 2.05.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Guangqiang LIU, Li YAO, Yan LIN, Wanzhen LIU, Zhenyu WANG, Meng WANG
  • Publication number: 20240218878
    Abstract: A control method includes: a detection step of: detecting a vibration amplitude of the compressor; a determination step of: determining whether the detected vibration amplitude of the compressor is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold; and a speed adjustment step of changing a switching frequency of a frequency converter or/and modulate a frequency of the compressor if the detected vibration amplitude of the compressor is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold. A compressor system is also provided by an embodiment. The control method and the compressor system make it convenient to know whether abnormal vibration of the compressor occurs, and can avoid the resonance frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Yingke SUN, Wanzhen LIU, Qingyue MENG, Li YAO, Shizhong JI
  • Patent number: 12027365
    Abstract: Methods and related systems for filling a gap feature comprised in a substrate are disclosed. The methods comprise a step of providing a substrate comprising one or more gap features into a reaction chamber. The one or more gap features comprise an upper part comprising an upper surface and a lower part comprising a lower surface. The methods further comprise a step of subjecting the substrate to a plasma treatment. Thus, the upper surface is inhibited while leaving the lower surface substantially unaffected. Then, the methods comprise a step of selectively depositing a silicon-containing material on the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Zecheng Liu, Sunja Kim, Viljami Pore, Jia Li Yao, Ranjit Borude, Bablu Mukherjee, René Henricus Jozef Vervuurt, Takayoshi Tsutsumi, Nobuyoshi Kobayashi, Masaru Hori