Patents by Inventor Samuel Zeng
Samuel Zeng 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: 20230278410Abstract: Systems and methods herein are directed to a battery mounting assembly for an electric vehicle. The battery mounting assembly may include a mount. The mount may include an aperture to receive a portion of a fastener. The mount may include a shock absorber coupled to the mount. The mount may couple to a beam of the electric vehicle. The mount may be configured such that the portion of the fastener exits the aperture at a threshold impact energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Electric Last Mile, Inc.Inventor: Samuel Zeng
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Publication number: 20230022240Abstract: An energy-absorbing impact assembly for an electric vehicle includes a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly includes an elongated center beam that extends laterally from a first end to a second end and longitudinally between a front side and a rear side. The energy-absorbing impact assembly includes a tubular support positioned on the rear side of the elongated center beam. The energy-absorbing impact assembly includes a crash box positioned on the rear side of the elongated center beam. The energy-absorbing impact assembly includes a ring assembly positioned on the rear side of the elongated center beam. The ring assembly includes a ring body and a plurality of struts that extend from the ring body. The bumper assembly, the tubular support, the crash box, or the ring assembly are configured to deform upon impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Electric Last Mile, Inc., Debtor, c/o David W. Carickhoff, Chapter 7 TrusteeInventor: SAMUEL ZENG
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Patent number: 11052860Abstract: A gas distribution system for airbag inflation in a vehicle can include: a passenger airbag including a plurality of inflatable chambers; an airbag inflation device configured to produce a gas when a collision involving the vehicle is sensed and to supply the gas to the passenger airbag, causing deployment of the passenger airbag; and an inflation gas distributor disposed at least partially between the airbag inflation device and the passenger airbag, the inflation gas distributor including a rotatable distributor belt, the inflation gas distributor configured to allow passage of the gas from the airbag inflation device to a first subset of the plurality of chambers, and to impede passage of the gas from the airbag inflation device to a second subset of the plurality of chambers, by rotating the distributor belt to a gas distribution position selected among a plurality of predetermined gas distribution positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Samuel Zeng
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Patent number: 10933829Abstract: A knee bolster system for absorbing an impact energy of an occupant's knee is provided with a multi-level force load limiter. The multi-level force load limiter includes three force load limiters. A first force load limiter includes a contact plate for receiving an impact force by the occupant's knee during a vehicle collision. A second force load limiter includes a torsional deflection rod for deforming torsionally by allowing relative rotation, and a third force load limiter includes a locking gear and a female locking base for locking further rotation of a rotational arm after rotation of the torsional deflection rod in the second force load limiter by a predetermined angle based on rotation of the rotational arm. Accordingly, the multi-level force load limiter can create a higher torsion force on the rotational arm of the knee bolster system.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel Zeng, Michael Guerrero
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Publication number: 20200353887Abstract: A gas distribution system for airbag inflation in a vehicle can include: a passenger airbag including a plurality of inflatable chambers; an airbag inflation device configured to produce a gas when a collision involving the vehicle is sensed and to supply the gas to the passenger airbag, causing deployment of the passenger airbag; and an inflation gas distributor disposed at least partially between the airbag inflation device and the passenger airbag, the inflation gas distributor including a rotatable distributor belt, the inflation gas distributor configured to allow passage of the gas from the airbag inflation device to a first subset of the plurality of chambers, and to impede passage of the gas from the airbag inflation device to a second subset of the plurality of chambers, by rotating the distributor belt to a gas distribution position selected among a plurality of predetermined gas distribution positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventor: Samuel Zeng
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Publication number: 20200130628Abstract: A knee bolster system for absorbing an impact energy of an occupant's knee is provided with a multi-level force load limiter. The multi-level force load limiter includes three force load limiters. A first force load limiter includes a contact plate for receiving an impact force by the occupant's knee during a vehicle collision. A second force load limiter includes a torsional deflection rod for deforming torsionally by allowing relative rotation, and a third force load limiter includes a locking gear and a female locking base for locking further rotation of a rotational arm after rotation of the torsional deflection rod in the second force load limiter by a predetermined angle based on rotation of the rotational arm. Accordingly, the multi-level force load limiter can create a higher torsion force on the rotational arm of the knee bolster system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Samuel ZENG, Michael GUERRERO
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Patent number: 9272683Abstract: An airbag 10 includes at least one panel 12 defining an interior 104/102 of the airbag, and a divider 100 positioned in the interior so as to divide the interior into an upper chamber 102 and a lower chamber 104. A valve mechanism 200 is operatively coupled to the divider 100 for restricting a flow of gases from the lower chamber 104 into the upper chamber 102. The valve mechanism 200 includes one or more valves 200 with a desired aggregate opening(s) and located in predetermined location(s) thereby affecting a designed inflation profile. The divider 100 has an arcuate length Ld, measured between two divider airbag attachment points 100d and 100a, greater than a corresponding linear horizontal airbag length La, measured between the same two attachment points. The passenger side airbag 10 for each unique vehicle is designed by iteratively reconciling the requirements of FMVSS208 with the present airbag design.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. Anderson, Samuel Zeng
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Publication number: 20140265278Abstract: An airbag 10 includes at least one panel 12 defining an interior 104/102 of the airbag, and a divider 100 positioned in the interior so as to divide the interior into an upper chamber 102 and a lower chamber 104. A valve mechanism 200 is operatively coupled to the divider 100 for restricting a flow of gases from the lower chamber 104 into the upper chamber 102. The valve mechanism 200 includes one or more valves 200 with a desired aggregate opening(s) and located in predetermined location(s) thereby affecting a designed inflation profile. The divider 100 has an arcuate length Ld, measured between two divider airbag attachment points 100d and 100a, greater than a corresponding linear horizontal airbag length La, measured between the same two attachment points. The passenger side airbag 10 for each unique vehicle is designed by iteratively reconciling the requirements of FMVSS208 with the present airbag design.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. Anderson, Samuel Zeng
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Patent number: 7909490Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting apparatus with an elongated housing which accommodates a light source. The housing may be pivoted to rotate between a stored position and a deployed position. The housing may be maintained at a plurality of desired positions within its range of rotation. In addition, according to a feature of the invention, the elongated housing may be relatively rigid, yet also articulated, so that it can flex transversely in response to an applied force. In an embodiment, the housing may be provided with a swivel portion that can be used to change the direction of the light. Various electrical features may be provided as well, such as a brightness control feature and an auto-off feature that switches off the light in the stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: John Chou, Glenn T. Schmidt, Samuel Zeng, Amy Grumet-Avallone, Thomas Greenfield, Jennifer L. Gloisten
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Patent number: 7738235Abstract: In one aspect, a compact, lightweight, high-intensity and long-life LED lighting apparatus is provided. The LED lighting apparatus includes: a lens array including a plurality of lenses; a first circuit board including at least one LED (e.g., a plurality of surface-mount type LEDs); and a second circuit board electrically connected with the first circuit board to control illumination of the plurality of LEDs, wherein the second circuit board is configured substantially perpendicular to the first circuit board. In another aspect, a heat dissipation assembly is provided for a lighting apparatus that includes a first circuit board with at least one LED, and a second circuit board configured substantially perpendicular to the first circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer L. Gloisten, Frederick Reisfeld, Glenn T. Schmidt, Samuel Zeng
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Patent number: 7566154Abstract: A lighting fixture for providing illumination comprising a housing, a printed circuit board, and a plurality LEDs connected to the printed circuit board. Optionally an emergency LED may also be included. A heat sink is connected to the housing and printed circuit board. Each of the plurality of the LEDs is mounted on the heat sink. A reflector is disposed inside the housing such that the light from the LEDs is mixed together and projected out of the illumination end of the housing by the surface of the reflector. The lighting fixture is received into a mounting flange assembly. A method for providing illumination using the above.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer L. Gloisten, Frederick Reisfeld, Samuel Zeng
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Publication number: 20080074889Abstract: A lighting fixture for providing illumination comprising a housing, a printed circuit board, and a plurality LEDs connected to the printed circuit board. Optionally an emergency LED may also be included. A heat sink is connected to the housing and printed circuit board. Each of the plurality of the LEDs is mounted on the heat sink. A reflector is disposed inside the housing such that the light from the LEDs is mixed together and projected out of the illumination end of the housing by the surface of the reflector. The lighting fixture is received into a mounting flange assembly. A method for providing illumination using the above.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer L. Gloisten, Frederick Reisfeld, Samuel Zeng
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Publication number: 20080025028Abstract: In one aspect, a compact, lightweight, high-intensity and long-life LED lighting apparatus is provided. The LED lighting apparatus includes: a lens array including a plurality of lenses; a first circuit board including at least one LED (e.g., a plurality of surface-mount type LEDs); and a second circuit board electrically connected with the first circuit board to control illumination of the plurality of LEDs, wherein the second circuit board is configured substantially perpendicular to the first circuit board. In another aspect, a heat dissipation assembly is provided for a lighting apparatus that includes a first circuit board with at least one LED, and a second circuit board configured substantially perpendicular to the first circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer L. Gloisten, Frederick Reisfeld, Glenn T. Schmidt, Samuel Zeng
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Publication number: 20070076415Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting apparatus with an elongated housing which accommodates a light source. The housing may be pivoted to rotate between a stored position and a deployed position. The housing may be maintained at a plurality of desired positions within its range of rotation. In addition, according to a feature of the invention, the elongated housing may be relatively rigid, yet also articulated, so that it can flex transversely in response to an applied force. In an embodiment, the housing may be provided with a swivel portion that can be used to change the direction of the light. Various electrical features may be provided as well, such as a brightness control feature and an auto-off feature that switches off the light in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: John Chou, Glenn Schmidt, Samuel Zeng, Amy Grumet-Avallone, Thomas Greenfield, Jennifer Gloisten
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Patent number: 7168828Abstract: A multicolored LED vehicle interior light is described. In various implementations, a switch is used to select one of a plurality of LED lights, in which one light is of a color, such as red, which is suitable for preserving night vision.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Glenn T. Schmidt, Amy Grumet-Avallone, Samuel Zeng, Lajos Meszaros
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Publication number: 20060158892Abstract: A multicolored LED vehicle interior light is described. In various implementations, a switch is used to select one of a plurality of LED lights, in which one light is of a color, such as red, which is suitable for preserving night vision.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Schmidt, Amy Grumet-Avallone, Samuel Zeng, Lajos Meszaros
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Publication number: 20060146553Abstract: Provided are a reading light assembly for a vehicle and a field replaceable unit for an in-vehicle reading light assembly. An embodiment of the reading light assembly for a vehicle includes a housing for attaching the reading light assembly to an interior portion of the vehicle and a field replaceable unit for engaging with the housing. An embodiment of the field replaceable unit includes a power module including a power interface for receiving operational power from a power source, a light module including a plurality of LEDs, and a control module that includes a control interface for receiving a user input signal from a user input device so that the control module can vary a light intensity that is output from the plurality of LEDs according to the user input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Zeng, Peter Buitenkant, Amy Grumet-Avallone