Patents by Inventor Ruqian Zhou

Ruqian Zhou 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: 20180129396
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to providing shortcut assistance. A graphical element and an associated identifier are displayed on a display device. The graphical element is associated with an application. A predetermined user input to display visual representations of shortcuts on the display device is received. In response to receiving the predetermined user input, a visual representation of a shortcut for the application is displayed. The shortcut, when performed, causes launching of the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas BUCKLEY, Clara BAYARRI, Ruqian ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8869934
    Abstract: A shuttle member for a horizontal lifeline system having at least one elongate line attached between at least two anchorage points. The shuttle member includes: a body having: (i) an upper portion configured for attachment to the line by at least partially surrounding the line; (i) an intermediate portion that, together with the upper portion, defines at least one passage slit that is sized such that the elongate line cannot pass therethrough; and (iii) an attachment portion configured for attachment of at least a portion of a lanyard. A shuttle member arrangement and a passing method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Bodnar, Zoe Bridges, Nadeem Haidary, Jason Jura, Jung Hwan Park, Ruqian Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100294590
    Abstract: A shuttle member for a horizontal lifeline system having at least one elongate line attached between at least two anchorage points. The shuttle member includes: a body having: (i) an upper portion configured for attachment to the line by at least partially surrounding the line; (i) an intermediate portion that, together with the upper portion, defines at least one passage slit that is sized such that the elongate line cannot pass therethrough; and (iii) an attachment portion configured for attachment of at least a portion of a lanyard. A shuttle member arrangement and a passing method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Mine Safety Appliances Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Bodnar, Zoe Bridges, Nadeem Haidary, Jason Jura, Jung Hwan Park, Ruqian Zhou