Patents by Inventor Nan Yao

Nan 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: 12199436
    Abstract: A micro-power wind-solar hybrid energy harvesting and power generating device including a solar power generation module, a wind power generation module, a control module, an energy storage module, and an accessory structure are provided. The solar power generation module is mainly composed of a solar thin film cell and a corresponding interface control circuit, and the wind power generation module includes a wind-induced vibration structure, a cantilever beam structure, a piezoelectric element, and a corresponding interface control circuit. The solar thin film cell is mounted at a top of the wind-induced vibration structure, and interface control circuits, the energy storage module, etc. are all arranged inside the wind-induced vibration structure. The control module is configured to handle an energy harvesting and power generating algorithm of the wind-solar hybrid power generating device to maximize the power generation quality and the power generation efficiency of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd. Research Institute, STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO., LTD., TAIZHOU POWER SUPPLY BRANCH OF STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO., LTD., JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yongling Lu, Zhen Wang, Chengbo Hu, Jinggang Yang, Jun Jia, Guojiang Zhang, Rong Sun, Hui Fu, Rushan Wang, Ting Chen, Nan Yao, Ziquan Liu, Xueqiong Zhu, Hai Xue
  • Publication number: 20240356335
    Abstract: A micro-power wind-solar hybrid energy harvesting and power generating device including a solar power generation module, a wind power generation module, a control module, an energy storage module, and an accessory structure are provided. The solar power generation module is mainly composed of a solar thin film cell and a corresponding interface control circuit, and the wind power generation module includes a wind-induced vibration structure, a cantilever beam structure, a piezoelectric element, and a corresponding interface control circuit. The solar thin film cell is mounted at a top of the wind-induced vibration structure, and interface control circuits, the energy storage module, etc. are all arranged inside the wind-induced vibration structure. The control module is configured to handle an energy harvesting and power generating algorithm of the wind-solar hybrid power generating device to maximize the power generation quality and the power generation efficiency of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicants: State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co.,Ltd. Research Institute, STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO., LTD., TAIZHOU POWER SUPPLY BRANCH OF STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO., LTD., JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yongling LU, Zhen WANG, Chengbo HU, Jinggang YANG, Jun JIA, Guojiang ZHANG, Rong SUN, Hui FU, Rushan WANG, Ting CHEN, Nan YAO, Ziquan LIU, Xueqiong ZHU, Hai XUE
  • Patent number: 12115674
    Abstract: A self-moving robot includes an active obstacle crossing component, and performs a cleaning task based on a preset cleaning frequency. An obstacle crossing method includes: identifying a type of an obstacle, and determining whether the obstacle is a first type of obstacle or a second type of obstacle according to a height rule, acquiring a first obstacle crossing frequency corresponding to the first type of obstacle, crossing over or not crossing over the first type of obstacle based on the first obstacle crossing frequency, where the first obstacle crossing frequency is less than or equal to the preset cleaning frequency; and acquiring a second obstacle crossing frequency corresponding to the second type of obstacle, crossing over or not crossing over the second type of obstacle based on the second obstacle crossing frequency, where the second obstacle crossing frequency is less than the preset cleaning frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Dreame Innovation Technology(Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nan Yao
  • Publication number: 20210337779
    Abstract: Various examples are provided related to remote detection of termite feeding activates. In one example, a termite feeding detection apparatus includes a consumption sensor module including durable bait; and a notification electronics module including a weather-proof enclosure communicatively coupled to the consumption sensor module. The consumption sensor module can detect when a threshold amount of the durable bait has been consumed and the notification electronics module can transmit a signal in response to detection of the threshold amount of durable bait consumption. In another example, a termite feeding detection system comprises at least one termite feeding detection apparatus; and a receptor configured to receive the signal transmitted by the notification electronics module of the termite feeding detection apparatus and store information associated to the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Nan-Yao SU
  • Patent number: 10375957
    Abstract: The subject invention provides fluid formulations for use in controlling a population of a pest once it has been detected. Specifically, the subject invention pertains to a fluid bait formulation comprising a feed medium impregnated with at least one active ingredient and a liquid carrier. The invention is based on the concept of providing a unique fluid bait formulation that can be injected into a termite infestation site, where an effective amount of AI(s) is presented to the termite population, even following dehydration of the formulation, to control the termite population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
  • Patent number: 9911574
    Abstract: Provided among other things are a scanning electron microscope, scanning transmission electron microscope, focused ion beam microscope, ion beam micromachining device, or scanning probe nanofabrication device, wherein the microscope or device is configured to move a substrate and a scanning modality relative to one another with an enclosed sinusoidal trajectory, and methods of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Trustees of Princeton University, Office of Technology and Trademark Licensing
    Inventors: Nan Yao, Wei Cai
  • Publication number: 20170047199
    Abstract: Provided among other things are a scanning electron microscope, scanning transmission electron microscope, focused ion beam microscope, ion beam micromachining device, or scanning probe nanofabrication device, wherein the microscope or device is configured to move a substrate and a scanning modality relative to one another with an enclosed sinusoidal trajectory, and methods of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Nan Yao, Wei Cai
  • Patent number: 9470804
    Abstract: A boron-coated neutron detector, comprising a cathode tube with a plurality of passages formed therein along its longitudinal direction, the inner wall of each passage being coated with boron material; an electrode wire serving as an anode and arranged longitudinally in each of the passages, the electrode wire adapted to be applied with high voltage; and an insulating end plate to which each end of the cathode tube is fixed, the electrode wire being fixed to the cathode tube via the insulating end plate. Preferably, the cathode tube is formed by jointing a plurality of boron-coated substrates. The boron-coated neutron detector increases the detection efficiency of the neutron detector, which may reach or even exceed the detection efficiency of the 3He neutron detector of the same size, and the cost thereof is much cheaper than the 3He neutron detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Ziran Zhao, Yongqiang Wang, Zhiqiang Chen, Qingjun Zhang, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Shaoji Mao, Nan Yao, Shuqiang Dong
  • Patent number: 9339784
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for forming electrode active materials for electrochemical cells. These materials include a metal (e.g., iron, cobalt), lithium, and fluorine and are produced using plasma synthesis or, more specifically, non-equilibrium plasma synthesis. A metal containing material, organometallic lithium containing material, and fluorine-containing material are provided into a flow reactor, mixed, and exposed to the electrical energy generating plasma. The plasma generation enhances reaction between the provided materials and forms nanoparticles of the electrode active materials. The nanoparticles may have a mean size of 1-30 nanometers and may have a core-shell structure. The core may be formed by metal, while the shell may include lithium fluoride. A carbon shell may be disposed over the lithium fluoride shell. The nanoparticles are collected and may be used to form an electrochemical cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: QuantumScape Corporation
    Inventors: Yiguang Ju, Tomoya Wada, Nan Yao, Wenting Sun, Jingning Shan
  • Publication number: 20160000073
    Abstract: The subject invention provides fluid formulations for use in controlling a population of a pest once it has been detected Specifically, the subject invention pertains to a fluid bait formulation comprising a feed medium impregnated with at least one active ingredient and a liquid carrier. The invention is based on the concept of providing a unique fluid bait formulation that can be injected into a termite infestation site, where an effective amount of AI(s) is presented to the termite population, even following dehydration of the formulation, to control the termite population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Nan-Yao SU
  • Patent number: 9185896
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
  • Publication number: 20150194661
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for forming electrode active materials for electrochemical cells. These materials include a metal (e.g., iron, cobalt), lithium, and fluorine and are produced using plasma synthesis or, more specifically, non-equilibrium plasma synthesis. A metal containing material, organometallic lithium containing material, and fluorine-containing material are provided into a flow reactor, mixed, and exposed to the electrical energy generating plasma. The plasma generation enhances reaction between the provided materials and forms nanoparticles of the electrode active materials. The nanoparticles may have a mean size of 1-30 nanometers and may have a core-shell structure. The core may be formed by metal, while the shell may include lithium fluoride. A carbon shell may be disposed over the lithium fluoride shell. The nanoparticles are collected and may be used to form an electrochemical cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: QuantumScape Corporation
    Inventors: Yiguang Ju, Tomoya Wada, Nan Yao, Wenting Sun, Jingning Shan
  • Publication number: 20140225913
    Abstract: A display method and device are provided, wherein, the display method includes: obtaining a preset display mode parameter when an application refreshes a screen; placing a bitmap of a specified application interface into a set area according to the display mode parameter; and mixing a background bitmap with the bitmap in the set area and then displaying. The display method and device can achieve the objective of power saving of a mobile terminal by means of adjusting a position of a display area and a display scale for displaying the application interface on the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ZTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wenhuan Wang, Xiaoli Yuan, Yonggang Hu, Nan Yao, Xiaoyan Li
  • Publication number: 20140101985
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventor: NAN-YAO SU
  • Publication number: 20140061490
    Abstract: A boron-coated neutron detector, comprising a cathode tube with a plurality of passages formed therein along its longitudinal direction, the inner wall of each passage being coated with boron material; an electrode wire serving as an anode and arranged longitudinally in each of the passages, the electrode wire adapted to be applied with high voltage; and an insulating end plate to which each end of the cathode tube is fixed, the electrode wire being fixed to the cathode tube via the insulating end plate. Preferably, the cathode tube is formed by jointing a plurality of boron-coated substrates. The boron-coated neutron detector increases the detection efficiency of the neutron detector, which may reach or even exceed the detection efficiency of the 3He neutron detector of the same size, and the cost thereof is much cheaper than the 3He neutron detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, NUCTECH COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ziran Zhao, Yongqiang Wang, Zhiqiang Chen, Qingjun Zhang, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Shaoji Mao, Nan Yao, Shuqiang Dong
  • Patent number: 8603510
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semichemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
  • Publication number: 20120323902
    Abstract: A mobile terminal and a file browsing method implemented by the mobile terminal are disclosed, including: a scanning module scans the files in the mobile terminal and acquires related information of each file in the mobile terminal; an indexing module creates a global index list according to the related information of the files; and a browsing module classifies and displays the files according to the file types in the global index list while searching a target file. According to the technical solution, the target file can be quickly and conveniently found from the mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: ZTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nan Yao, Xiaoli Yuan, Wenhuan Wang, Wanglewen Liang
  • Patent number: 8293797
    Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors. Thus, the subject invention also relates in part to controlling termites by the use of a chitin synthesis inhibitor (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron, together with an ecdysteroid (and analogs thereof) or molt-accelerating compound (MAC), such as halofenozide. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The MAC/ecdysteroid analog induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers (they could not complete the molting), which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Yao Su, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese
  • Patent number: 8222302
    Abstract: A TiO2—SiO2 aerogel and TiO2—SiO2 aerogel monolith with a regular and predeterminable shape and an ordered mesoporosity and a method of making the aerogel and aerogel monolith, using surfactants in preparing the SiO2 sol before mixing with TiO2 sol. The aerogel obtained by this method has a specific surface area greater than 400 m2/g and a pore volume larger than 0.5 cc/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: King Lun Yeung, Nan Yao, Shengli Cao
  • Patent number: 7998496
    Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The ecdysteroid analog or molt-accelerating compound (MAC) typically induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers, which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality. The combination of these active ingredients, causing accelerated molting together with inhibition of chitin synthesis, is surprisingly shown herein to enhance activity against termites, as compared to either group of compounds alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundations, Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Yao Su, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese