Patents by Inventor Liang Xi
Liang Xi 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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Publication number: 20240136612Abstract: An apparatus including a battery cell includes an electrode stack. The electrode stack includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a separator disposed between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The apparatus further includes an enclosure configured for encasing and mechanically protecting the electrode stack. The apparatus further includes an electrolyte. The apparatus further includes a thermally conductive and electrically insulated inert fill material located between the electrode stack and the enclosure configured for providing a thermally conductive connection between the electrode stack and the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Andrew P. Oury, Li Yang, SriLakshmi Katar
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Patent number: 11965833Abstract: A detection device includes a frame, a transport mechanism, detection mechanisms, and a grasping mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a feeding line, a first flow line, and a second flow line arranged in parallel on the frame. The detection mechanisms are arranged on the frame and located on two sides of the transport mechanism. The grasping mechanism is arranged on the frame and used to transport workpieces on the feeding line to the detection mechanisms, transport qualified workpieces to the first flow line, and transport unqualified workpieces to the second flow line.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignees: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (ZHENGZHOU) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jing-Zhi Hou, Lin-Hui Cheng, Yan-Chao Ma, Jin-Cai Zhou, Zi-Long Ma, Neng-Neng Zhang, Yi Chen, Chen-Xi Tang, Meng Lu, Peng Zhou, Ling-Hui Zhang, Lu-Hui Fan, Shi-Gang Xu, Cheng-Yi Chao, Liang-Yi Lu
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Publication number: 20240105982Abstract: An apparatus for prismatic battery cell is provided. The apparatus includes a hard outer case defining an internal volume. The apparatus further includes an electrode stack disposed within the internal volume and includes a pair of an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. The electrode stack further includes a plurality of electrode pair layers stacked parallel to each other. The electrode pair layers each include a planar surface. The apparatus further includes a built-in spring configured for pressing against the electrode stack in a direction perpendicular to the planar surface of each of the electrode pair layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Binsong Li, SriLakshmi Katar
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Publication number: 20240097266Abstract: A battery assembly includes a first plurality of battery cells, a second plurality of battery cells, and an intermediate layer arranged in a stack. Each of the first plurality of battery cells includes a first cathode, a first cathode current collector, a first anode, a first anode current collector, and a first solid state separator, and each of the second plurality of battery cells includes a second cathode, a second cathode current collector, a second anode, a second anode current collector, and a second solid state separator. The first cathode current collectors are electrically connected in parallel to a first terminal, and the second anode current collectors are electrically connected in parallel to a second terminal. The first anode current collectors of the first plurality of battery cells are electrically connected and are electrically connected to the second cathode current collectors of the second plurality of battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: SriLakshmi Katar, Andrew P. Oury, Taylor R. Garrick, Liang Xi, Kuber Mishra, Kavi Loganathan
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Publication number: 20240097198Abstract: An apparatus for a battery cell is provided. The apparatus includes the battery cell. The battery cell includes an electrode stack including at least one pair of an anode electrode and a cathode electrode and a can including a wall encapsulating the electrode stack. The battery cell further includes a positive battery terminal connected to the electrode stack and projecting outside of the can. The battery cell further includes a negative battery terminal connected to the electrode stack. The positive battery terminal and the negative battery terminal are configured for providing electrical energy. The battery cell further includes a thermal barrier adjoining the can and the positive battery terminal. The thermal barrier seals gases within the battery cell from exiting the battery cell between the can and the positive battery terminal at an ambient temperature of at least 600° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Linan Zheng, Ryan P. Hickey, SriLakshmi Katar, Yuvraj Dewan
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Publication number: 20230420795Abstract: A battery pack includes battery cells arranged a distance above a battery tray such that an exhaust passage is defined between the battery cells and the battery tray. Each respective one of the battery cells includes a casing defining a cell cavity therein and having an end surface disposed proximate the battery tray, an anode and a cathode disposed within the cell cavity, and a sacrificial vent cap. The sacrificial vent cap is constructed at least partially of a polymeric material and connected to the end surface of the casing. The sacrificial vent cap is configured to melt or fracture at a predetermined temperature or pressure, respectively, to thereby connect the cell cavity to the exhaust passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ryan P. Hickey, Liang Xi
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Patent number: 11757825Abstract: A mid-tier messaging system receives a request to initiate a communication session via a first messaging channel that includes a first messaging interface of a first messaging application provided at a user device and a first message provider of a plurality of message providers. The mid-tier messaging system establishes a first session that is mapped to the communication session. The mid-tier messaging system establishes the communication, using the first session, between the first messaging interface and the first message provider. The mid-tier messaging system provides, through the first session, first message communications between the first message provider and the first messaging interface. The mid-tier messaging system seamlessly switches to a second message provider service when the first message provider service cannot service an intent of the first communication session.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Rahul Nair, Swati Baradia, Liang Xi, Ramakrishna Rosanuru, Billy Henry Runyan, Linu Varghese, Koteswara Pathuri
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Publication number: 20230249294Abstract: A non-stick electrode comprises an electrode an electrically insulating sheath disposed thereon. The electrically insulating sheath has an opening on a surface of the electrode through which an electrical current is transmitted or received to or from an opposing electrode respectively. The electrode protrudes through the opening in the insulating sheath. An electrically conducting interlayer is disposed on the electrode such that it contacts the electrode at the opening in the electrically insulating sheath. The electrically conducting interlayer comprises a material that decomposes at a temperature that is greater than a temperature of a metal that is liquified on contact with the non-stick electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Teresa Jean Rinker, Liang Xi, Xun Liu, Ho Kwon, Umair H. Shah
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Publication number: 20230113616Abstract: A mid-tier messaging system receives a request to initiate a communication session via a first messaging channel that includes a first messaging interface of a first messaging application provided at a user device and a first message provider of a plurality of message providers. The mid-tier messaging system establishes a first session that is mapped to the communication session. The mid-tier messaging system establishes the communication, using the first session, between the first messaging interface and the first message provider. The mid-tier messaging system provides, through the first session, first message communications between the first message provider and the first messaging interface. The mid-tier messaging system seamlessly switches to a second message provider service when the first message provider service cannot service an intent of the first communication session.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Rahul Nair, Swati Baradia, Liang Xi, Ramakrishna Rosanuru, Billy Henry Runyan, Linu Varghese, Koteswara Pathuri
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Patent number: 11533287Abstract: A mid-tier messaging system receives a request to initiate a communication session via a first messaging channel that includes a first messaging interface of a first messaging application provided at a user device and a first message provider of a plurality of message providers. The mid-tier messaging system establishes a first session that is mapped to the communication session. The mid-tier messaging system establishes the communication, using the first session, between the first messaging interface and the first message provider. The mid-tier messaging system provides, through the first session, first message communications between the first message provider and the first messaging interface. The mid-tier messaging system seamlessly switches to a second message provider service when the first message provider service cannot service an intent of the first communication session.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: PayPal, Inc.Inventors: Rahul Nair, Swati Baradia, Liang Xi, Ramakrishna Rosanuru, Billy Henry Runyan, Linu Varghese, Koteswara Pathuri
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Patent number: 11431002Abstract: A microseal for a metal bead seal joint includes a substantially horizontal surface, first and second substantially vertical surfaces disposed on opposite ends of the substantially horizontal surface, and a contoured surface operatively configured to adhere to a portion of a metal bead. The contoured surface may be disposed opposite the substantially horizontal surface and may be integral to the first and second substantially vertical surfaces. The substantially horizontal surface may be operatively configured to substantially maintain its horizontal surface orientation in both a compression state and a non-compression state.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Xi Yang, Anita Luong, Liang Xi, Siguang Xu
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Patent number: 11329296Abstract: A plate includes a planar portion and a circular bead, or circular bead seal, that is offset from the planar portion. An axis is substantially perpendicular to the planar portion, and the circular bead arcs about the axis. The axis may be defined by a hole through the planar portion that is substantially surrounded by the circular bead. One or more displacement absorption tunnels is offset from the planar portion and extends radially relative to the axis. Each of the displacement absorption tunnels intersects the circular bead. In some configurations the displacement absorption tunnels may have an arcuate shape, and in some configurations the displacement absorption tunnels may have a trapezoidal shape. A plurality of plates having similar, though not identical, features may be stacked together.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Siguang Xu, Maddani Ramya
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Publication number: 20210278463Abstract: A method, device and computer readable medium are provided for determining the closing time of a circuit breaker. In an embodiment, the method includes: sampling a voltage signal of a target phase in the three-phase voltage signal of the circuit breaker; determining a first time period according to a voltage value of the sampled voltage signal, a voltage signal in the first time period including a voltage jump point of the voltage value; finding a voltage jump point of a voltage value in the first time period according to a change in the voltage value of the voltage signal in the first time period; and determining the closing time of a target phase of the circuit breaker according to the found sampling time of the voltage jump point.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hai Tao LIAN, Fei WANG, Liang SHEN, Liang Xi LI, Hui Nan MEI
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Publication number: 20210160210Abstract: A mid-tier messaging system receives a request to initiate a communication session via a first messaging channel that includes a first messaging interface of a first messaging application provided at a user device and a first message provider of a plurality of message providers. The mid-tier messaging system establishes a first session that is mapped to the communication session. The mid-tier messaging system establishes the communication, using the first session, between the first messaging interface and the first message provider. The mid-tier messaging system provides, through the first session, first message communications between the first message provider and the first messaging interface. The mid-tier messaging system seamlessly switches to a second message provider service when the first message provider service cannot service an intent of the first communication session.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Rahul Nair, Swati Baradia, Liang Xi, Ramakrishna Rosanuru, Billy Henry Runyan, Linu Varghese, Koteswara Pathuri
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Patent number: 11011758Abstract: A power generation cell (fuel cell) includes a membrane electrode assembly and first and second metallic separators arranged respectively on opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. An oxygen containing gas supply passage, a communication passage bead section (bead seal) that surrounds the oxygen containing gas supply passage, and a bridge section are disposed on the first metallic separator. At a location where the bridge section is disposed, the width of a root section of the communication passage bead section is greater than the width of the root section of the communication passage bead section at other locations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Hond Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kentaro Ishida, Masaaki Sakano, Xi Yang, Liang Xi, Siguang Xu, Richard Blakeley
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Patent number: 10991955Abstract: Systems and methods including a header flange to evenly distribute contact pressure across seals include, in some aspects, a plate including a bead and a flange edge. The bead includes a bead-side and a bead-corner. The flange edge defines an aperture through the plate. The flange edge also includes a first edge-portion proximate the bead-side and a second edge-portion proximate the bead-corner. The bead-side and the first edge-portion define a first edge-distance therebetween. The bead-corner and the second edge-portion define a second edge-distance therebetween. The second edge-distance is greater than the first edge-distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Liang Xi, Xi Yang, Kentaro Ishida, Siguang Xu, Satoshi Oyama, Yu Tomana, Richard D. Blakeley
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Patent number: 10911396Abstract: A mid-tier messaging system receives a request to initiate a communication session via a first messaging channel that includes a first messaging interface of a first messaging application provided at a user device and a first message provider of a plurality of message providers. The mid-tier messaging system establishes a first session that is mapped to the communication session. The mid-tier messaging system establishes the communication, using the first session, between the first messaging interface and the first message provider. The mid-tier messaging system provides, through the first session, first message communications between the first message provider and the first messaging interface. The mid-tier messaging system seamlessly switches to a second message provider service when the first message provider service cannot service an intent of the first communication session.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Rahul Nair, Swati Baradia, Liang Xi, Ramakrishna Rosanuru, Billy Henry Runyan, Linu Varghese, Koteswara Pathuri
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Patent number: 10811697Abstract: Methods for designing one or a pair of half plates of a fuel cell include providing a first half plate defining a first half plate metal bead, wherein the first half plate metal bead protrudes from the first half plate forming a convex side, providing a second half plate defining a second plate metal bead, wherein the second half plate metal bead protrudes from the second half plate forming a convex side, determining a pressure profile between the convex sides of the first half plate metal bead and the second half plate metal bead in a compressed state, and adjusting a height of the first half plate metal bead and/or the second half plate metal bead in one or more locations to increase the uniformity of the pressure profile. Increasing the uniformity of the pressure profile can include reducing a range of the plurality of pressure measurements.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Jeffrey A. Rock, Xi Yang, Siguang Xu
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Publication number: 20200328431Abstract: A plate includes a planar portion and a circular bead, or circular bead seal, that is offset from the planar portion. An axis is substantially perpendicular to the planar portion, and the circular bead arcs about the axis. The axis may be defined by a hole through the planar portion that is substantially surrounded by the circular bead. One or more displacement absorption tunnels is offset from the planar portion and extends radially relative to the axis. Each of the displacement absorption tunnels intersects the circular bead. In some configurations the displacement absorption tunnels may have an arcuate shape, and in some configurations the displacement absorption tunnels may have a trapezoidal shape. A plurality of plates having similar, though not identical, features may be stacked together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Siguang Xu, Maddani Ramya
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Patent number: 10629938Abstract: An end plate unit for use in a fuel cell stack in an electric vehicle is provided wherein the end plate includes an outer surface, an inner surface disposed opposite the outer surface and a current collector. The inner surface defines at least a first region and a second region which is spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the first region. The current collector may be affixed to the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Liang Xi, Yeh-Hung Lai, Xi Yang, Siguang Xu, Jeffrey A Rock