Patents by Inventor Ran Tao

Ran Tao 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: 20230028728
    Abstract: A self-standing adhesive layer is configured to join a first adherend to a second adherend, with no additional adhesive. The adhesive layer includes a material that self-stands and is configured to adhere to the first and second adherends; a first surface of the material is opposite to a second surface of the material; a first area of the first surface has a first smoothness and/or morphology and/or adhesion properties; and a second area of the first surface has a second smoothness and/or morphology and/or adhesion properties, different from the first smoothness and/or morphology and/or adhesion properties. The first and second areas form a preset pattern on the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ran TAO, Ahmed WAGIH, Arief YUDHANTO, Gilles LUBINEAU
  • Patent number: 11532968
    Abstract: A linear actuator is configured to be connected between a platform and a structure or ground for displacement of the platform relative to the structure or the ground. The actuator comprises a base, and an output displaceable linearly relative to the base. A first plurality of idlers are on the base, and a second plurality of idlers are on the output. An actuator unit has a reciprocating rotational output. A tensioning member has a first end connected to the rotational output of the actuator unit, and a second end connected to an anchor point on one of the output and the base, the tensioning member being routed from the rotational output, through the first plurality of idlers and the second plurality of idlers and to the anchor point for converting a winding/unwinding of the tensioning member into a translation of the output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: D-BOX TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Menard, Andre Beaudin, Ran Tao, Ala Eddine Limame
  • Publication number: 20220363015
    Abstract: A bonded composite joint includes a first carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) panel; a second CFRP panel; a corrugated structure placed between the first and second CFRP panels; and an adhesive placed between the first and second CFRP panels and in contact with the corrugated structure. The corrugated structure has a shape defined by a given wavelength ?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Arief YUDHANTO, Gilles LUBINEAU, Marco ALFANO, Ran TAO
  • Publication number: 20220358003
    Abstract: A data management method, apparatus, device, a computer-readable storage medium, and system are provided. The method is applied to a first network device, the first network device determines target invalid data existing in a second network device, the first network device obtains a first RPC, and the first RPC carries information about target invalid data that needs to be deleted. Then, the first network device sends the first RPC to the second network device, where the first RPC is used to indicate the second network device to delete the target invalid data. In this application, residual data is automatically identified, and the residual data is cleared, to automatically delete the residual data in batches, thereby saving device resources and improving an operation and maintenance management effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Zitao Wang, Ye Niu, Ran Tao, Qin Wu
  • Publication number: 20220323465
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating a cancer, for example, a hematologic malignancy or a solid tumor, in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a Bcl-2 inhibitor in combination with a second anti-cancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Guangfeng WANG, Jing DENG, Qiuqiong TANG, Ran TAO
  • Patent number: 11465368
    Abstract: A method for bonding two elements, the method including receiving first and second elements, the first element being a composite material; applying a laser-based treatment to a surface of the first element to obtain a treated surface; patterning the treated surface to have plural trenches; applying an adhesive to one of the first and second elements; and joining the first element to the second element so that the adhesive is between the first and second elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignees: KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITÁ DELLA CALABRIA
    Inventors: Ran Tao, Marco Alfano, Gilles Lubineau
  • Publication number: 20220317127
    Abstract: Provided are biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of MDM2 inhibitor or Bcl-2/Bcl-xL dual inhibitors or Bcl-2 inhibitor or Bcl-xL inhibitor in treating cancer patients. Also provided are compositions, e.g., kits, for evaluating gene levels of the biomarkers and methods of using such gene levels to predict a cancer patient's response to the MDM2 inhibitors or Bcl-2/Bcl-xL dual inhibitors or Bcl-2 inhibitor or Bcl-xL inhibitor. Such information can be used in determining prognosis and treatment options for cancer patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Ran TAO
  • Publication number: 20220296200
    Abstract: A remote operation control system includes a simulation device, a target device and a control device. The control device is coupled to the simulation device and the target device, and is configured to determine first position data and first attitude data of the simulation device when the simulation device moves to a set state, and control the target device to move to a same state as the set state based on the first position data and the first attitude data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuan WANG, Ran TAO
  • Patent number: 11409148
    Abstract: Provided are a display device and a method for manufacturing the same, the display device includes: a back plate, a cover plate and a display panel, the cover plate is opposite to the back plate, the cover plate has a central area and a peripheral area, the display panel is fixed to the central area, the back plate includes a base plate and a side wall part, a surface of the side wall part facing the cover plate is a bonding surface; a portion of areas on the bonding surface are provided with a supporting structure, which includes multiple bumps with a same height and arranged at intervals, surfaces of the bumps facing the cover plate contact the peripheral area; a structural adhesive is provided between a portion of the bonding surface without the supporting structure and the cover plate to fix the cover plate to the bonding surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignees: Hefei Xinsheng Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ran Tao, Fei Ling, Yong Ma
  • Publication number: 20220239572
    Abstract: A data processing method includes: A network management device generates an extended ECA instance. The extended ECA instance includes a first event, a first condition, and a first action, the first action includes a first object identifier and a first indicator type, the first object identifier indicates a first to-be-monitored object, the first indicator type indicates a performance indicator of the first to-be-monitored object, the extended ECA instance is used to indicate a network device managed by the network management device to send first monitoring data to the network management device based on the first event and the first condition, and the network device includes the first to-be-monitored object. Then, the network management device sends a first message to the network device, where the first message includes the extended ECA instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Ran Tao, Zitao Wang, Qin Wu, Xiaopeng Qin, Yu Yang
  • Publication number: 20220228166
    Abstract: Provided is a lentiviral vector comprising an EF1? promoter, a normal ABCD1 gene and an NHP/TYF lentiviral vector system, said vector being used for treating adrenoleukodystrophy. The present invention uses transfection into autologous haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), for ALD gene therapy after being returned, which may be performed in combination with direct intracerebral injection of the lentiviral vector carrying the ABCD1 gene according to the actual circumstances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventor: Ran Tao
  • Publication number: 20220211829
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a cancer in an individual using activated T cells or PBMCs induced by antigen presenting cells (such as dendritic cells) loaded with a plurality of tumor antigen peptides. The method may further comprise administration of the antigen presenting cells loaded with the plurality of tumor antigen peptides to the individual. The methods may be used singly or in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Precision therapy methods customized for the individual using neoantigen peptides or based on the mutation load in the tumor of the individual are provided. Methods of preparing the activated T cells, methods of monitoring the treatment, and methods of cloning tumor-specific T cell receptors are further disclosed. An isolated population of cells comprising the activated T cells, as well as compositions and kits useful for cancer immunotherapy are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Xiangjun ZHOU, Jin LI, Yanyan HAN, Dongyun WU, Junyun LIU, Longqing TANG, Ran TAO
  • Patent number: 11368622
    Abstract: A photographing method, a photographing device and a mobile terminal. The photographing method comprises steps of: acquiring, when a lens is at a first position, a first distance between a photographed object and the lens and a second distance by which the photographed object moves after the photographed object is projected on a photosensitive chip, wherein the first position is a position where the lens is located when the photographed object has the highest imaging definition; determining a second position of the lens after the lens is shifted from the first position according to the first distance and the second distance; and controlling the lens to move from the second position to the first position to photograph the photographed object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: ZTE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ran Tao
  • Patent number: 11348390
    Abstract: A padlock device includes a housing; a shackle associated within the housing and having, with respect to the housing, a closed configuration and an open configuration; a latch subsystem associated with the housing for securely retaining the shackle in the closed configuration, the latch subsystem electrically operable to release the shackle; a biometric sensor associated with the housing to electronically sense fingerprint data from a finger being sensed; a control subsystem in the housing in communication with the biometric sensor and the latch subsystem, the control subsystem comprising: internal processor-readable memory configured to store one or more fingerprint records, each fingerprint record comprising authorized fingerprint data associated with a respective fingerprint identifier; processing structure configured to receive sensed fingerprint data from the biometric sensor and to cause the latch subsystem to release the shackle in the event of a release condition requiring at least that the sensed fin
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Tapplock Corporation
    Inventors: Ran Tao, Jing Yang Wang, Jing Hua Ye, Weijie Li
  • Publication number: 20220165184
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spliced display screen, which includes a plurality of display modules arranged closely and one or more positioning mechanisms installed on each display module, each positioning mechanism includes: a positioning pin and a groove, the one or more positioning pins are clamped in the one or more grooves, the one or more positioning pins and the one or more grooves cooperate to restrict relative movement in the horizontal direction of two adjacent display modules; an elastic structure arranged corresponding to the positioning pin, one end being connected to the display module and the other end being connected to the positioning pin; in response to being subjected to an external force, the one or more positioning pins rotate along a predetermined direction relative to the one or more grooves and leave the one or more grooves; in response to being disengaged from the external force, the one or more positioning pins return to an initial position along a direction opposite to the pred
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Yao ZHANG, Jinghua YANG, Ran TAO, Yunpeng WU
  • Publication number: 20220155516
    Abstract: Disclosed is a backlight module. The backlight module includes a back plate, a light guide plate, and a clamp; the back plate includes a back plate body, and a plurality of side plates disposed along a periphery of the back plate body and connected to the back plate body, and a plane of each side plate is intersected with a plane of the back plate body. The light guide plate is disposed on a side, connected to the side plate, of the back plate body, and a gap is present between the light guide plate and each of the plurality of side plates. The clamp is disposed in the gap between the light guide plate and at least part of the plurality of side plates, and interference-fitted with the gap. The clamp is resilient, and the clamp and the side plate are positioned by a projection-recess fitting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Qingyi ZHUANG, Haifeng XU, Ran TAO, Jinfeng ZHANG, Jing LI
  • Publication number: 20220138674
    Abstract: An automated inventory monitoring system includes an image capture module able to create an image of an aisle of a retail store. Images of products labels are identified in the image and classified as shelf labels or peg labels. For shelf labels, an area of the shelf is defined and associated with the shelf label. Images of products are identified in the image and products on the shelf within an area associated with a shelf label are associated with the shelf label. Products located below a peg label are associated with the peg label. Based on the association between labels and products, out-of-stock products, plugs and spread may be detected and reported to the staff of the retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Sarjoun SKAFF, Marios SAVVIDES, Uzair AHMED, Sreena NALLAMOTHU, Ran TAO, Nikhil MOHAN
  • Publication number: 20220099884
    Abstract: A backlight assembly and a display device are provided in the present disclosure. The backlight assembly includes an optical lamination layer and a die-casting back plate. The die-casting back plate defines an accommodation space for accommodating the optical lamination layer, the die-casting back plate includes an inner surface and an outer surface arranged opposite to each other, the inner surface is a surface facing a bottom surface of the optical lamination layer, a recess region is arranged on the inner surface, and a plurality of rivets configured to assemble the die-casting back plate onto an object to be assembled is arranged on the outer surface. The plurality of rivets is located in a region corresponding to the recess region and spaced apart from a boundary of the recess region by a spacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Haifeng XU, Ran TAO, Jinfeng ZHANG, Qingyi ZHUANG
  • Publication number: 20220058425
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method of identifying new products on a retail shelf using a feature extractor trained to extract features from images of products on the shelf and output identifying information regarding the product in the product image. The extracted features are compared to extracted features in a product library and a best-fit is obtained. A new product is identified if the distance between the features of the product on the shelf and the features of the best-fit product from the product library are above a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Marios Savvides, Chenchen Zhu, Fangyi Chen, Uzair Ahmed, Ran Tao
  • Publication number: 20220058432
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved few-shot detector which utilizes semantic relation reasoning to learn novel objects from both visual information and the semantic relation of base class objects Specifically, a semantic space is constructed using word embeddings. Guided by the word embeddings of the classes, the detector is trained to project the objects from the visual space to the semantic space and to align their image representations with the corresponding class embeddings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Marios Savvides, Chenchen Zhu, Fangyi Chen, Uzair Ahmed, Ran Tao