Patents by Inventor PHILIP TRINH

PHILIP TRINH 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).

  • Publication number: 20220258224
    Abstract: A method of forming a vehicle panel includes deforming a sheet metal workpiece between stamping tools to form a first and second edges that converge at a corner of the workpiece's main surface. The first edge is defined by a junction of the main surface and a first flange. The second edge is defined the main surface and a second flange. Forming the first and second edges includes deforming the workpiece so that the second flange has a first region bent to a first angle relative to the main surface and an unwinding region bent to an angle that unwinds from the first region as the second flange approaches the corner. The method includes deforming the workpiece between a second set of stamping tools that deform the first flange and the unwinding region of the second flange until the first and second flanges are bent greater than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Christian Richard Genereux, Robert Vaughn Degenhardt, Philip Trinh
  • Patent number: 11358204
    Abstract: A method of forming a vehicle panel includes deforming a sheet metal workpiece between stamping tools to form a first and second edges that converge at a corner of the workpiece's main surface. The first edge is defined by a junction of the main surface and a first flange. The second edge is defined the main surface and a second flange. Forming the first and second edges includes deforming the workpiece so that the second flange has a first region bent to a first angle relative to the main surface and an unwinding region bent to an angle that unwinds from the first region as the second flange approaches the corner. The method includes deforming the workpiece between a second set of stamping tools that deform the first flange and the unwinding region of the second flange until the first and second flanges are bent greater than 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Christian Genereux, Robert V. Degenhardt, Philip Trinh
  • Publication number: 20200009636
    Abstract: A method of forming a vehicle panel includes deforming a sheet metal workpiece between stamping tools to form a first and second edges that converge at a corner of the workpiece's main surface. The first edge is defined by a junction of the main surface and a first flange. The second edge is defined the main surface and a second flange. Forming the first and second edges includes deforming the workpiece so that the second flange has a first region bent to a first angle relative to the main surface and an unwinding region bent to an angle that unwinds from the first region as the second flange approaches the corner. The method includes deforming the workpiece between a second set of stamping tools that deform the first flange and the unwinding region of the second flange until the first and second flanges are bent greater than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Christian Genereux, Robert V. Degenhardt, Philip Trinh
  • Patent number: 10497119
    Abstract: Systems and methods for post processing cardiac magnetic resonance images are described that utilize a machine-learning algorithm. Embodiments of the systems and methods maximize physician and technologist efficiency by minimizing the necessary manual labor that is required to post-process medical images through smart-automation, thereby improving consistency and reproducibility of post-processing results by minimizing operator bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Precision Image Analysis, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Flamm, Daniel McInally, Mary Waiss, Philip Trinh, Sam Alkek
  • Patent number: 10202750
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for installing bathroom plumbing, the structure comprising: a structural post provided with at least one board installed parallel to the structural post and at least one building floor installed perpendicular to the structural post, the at least one board and the structural post defining a first accommodation space together, the first accommodation space provided with a first discharge pipe, the building floor forming a downward recessed area adjacent to the structural post; at least one detachable floor panel installed at the downward recessed area of the building floor to define a second accommodation space, the second accommodation space communicating with the first accommodation space; at least one toilet disposed on the at least one detachable floor panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: Vicki-Fen Chou, Philip Trinh, Christine Trinh
  • Publication number: 20180291608
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for installing bathroom plumbing, the structure comprising: a structural post provided with at least one board installed parallel to the structural post and at least one building floor installed perpendicular to the structural post, the at least one board and the structural post defining a first accommodation space together, the first accommodation space provided with a first discharge pipe, the building floor forming a downward recessed area adjacent to the structural post; at least one detachable floor panel installed at the downward recessed area of the building floor to define a second accommodation space, the second accommodation space communicating with the first accommodation space; at least one toilet disposed on the at least one detachable floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Vicki-Fen Chou, Philip Trinh, Christine Trinh
  • Publication number: 20180236277
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fire-stopping suspension comprising a top suspension device and a bottom suspension device. The top suspension device comprises a first transmission mechanism, a plurality of shafts having fire-retardant fabrics thereon, and a top suspension support frame, wherein the first transmission mechanism drives the shafts to roll out or roll back the fire-retardant fabrics. The bottom suspension device comprises a second transmission mechanism, a plurality of first cutter shafts, and a bottom suspension support frame, wherein the bottom suspension support frame is suspended at lower ends of the fire-retardant fabrics, and the second transmission mechanism drives the first cutter shafts so that objects under the bottom suspension device can be easily cut and chopped by the first cutter shafts. The present invention also provides a method of using said fire-stopping suspension apparatus to stop the spread of fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Vicki-Fen CHOU, Philip TRINH, Christine TRINH
  • Publication number: 20180108132
    Abstract: Systems and methods for post processing cardiac magnetic resonance images are described that utilize a machine-learning algorithm. Embodiments of the systems and methods maximize physician and technologist efficiency by minimizing the necessary manual labor that is required to post-process medical images through smart-automation, thereby improving consistency and reproducibility of post-processing results by minimizing operator bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Precision Image Analysis, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Flamm, Daniel Mclnally, Mary Waiss, Philip Trinh, Sam Alkek
  • Publication number: 20170254061
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for installing toilet piping comprising: a structural post defining a first accommodation space at a periphery thereof, the first accommodation space being provided with a first discharge pipe; at least one detachable floor panel defining a second accommodation space therebeneath, the second accommodation space communicating with the first accommodation space; at least one toilet disposed on the at least one detachable floor panel; and a second discharge pipe having one end connected to the at least one toilet and the other end connected to the first discharge pipe and disposed in the second accommodation space. The present invention further provides a method for installing toilet piping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: VICKI-FEN CHOU, PHILIP TRINH, CHRISTINE TRINH