Patents by Inventor Shan Fan

Shan Fan 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: 20230402582
    Abstract: A lithium-ion battery anode is provided. The lithium-ion battery anode comprises a carbon nanotube three-dimensional network structure formed by a plurality of carbon nanotubes intertwined with each other. A plurality of nano-silicon particles coated with amorphous carbon, dispersed in the carbon nanotube three-dimensional network structure, and adhered to surfaces of the plurality of carbon nanotubes. The amorphous carbon is obtained by calcining a positively charged carbonizable polymer. And a carbon nanotube functional layer located on two opposite surfaces of the carbon nanotube three-dimensional network structure, to make the carbon nanotube three-dimensional network structure located between two carbon nanotube functional layers. The carbon nanotube functional layer comprises at least two super-aligned carbon nanotube films stacked and crossed with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: ZI-XIN HONG, ZHEN-HAN FANG, JIA-PING WANG, SHOU-SHAN FAN
  • Patent number: 11841319
    Abstract: An electrically modulated light source is provided. The electrically modulated light source comprises a carbon nanotube film structure. The electrically modulated light source heats up to a highest temperature and emits thermal radiation in less than 10 milliseconds after a voltage is applied, and the electrically modulated light source cools down to an initial temperature of the electrically modulated light source in less than 10 milliseconds after the voltage is removed. An modulation frequency of the electrically modulated light source is greater than or equal to 150 KHz. A non-dispersive infrared spectrum detection system used the electrically modulated light source, and a method for detecting gas used the electrically modulated light source are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Wen Lai, Peng Liu, Duan-Liang Zhou, Qun-Qing Li, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11811337
    Abstract: A nanofiber actuator comprises a composite structure and a vanadium dioxide layer. The composite structure comprises a carbon nanotube wire and an aluminum oxide layer. The aluminum oxide layer is coated on a surface of the carbon nanotube wire, and the aluminum oxide layer and the carbon nanotube wire are located coaxially with each other. The vanadium dioxide layer is coated on a surface of the composite structure, and the vanadium dioxide layer and the composite structure are located non-coaxially with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guang Wang, He Ma, Xiang Jin, Hua Yuan, Yang Wei, Qun-Qing Li, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11802064
    Abstract: A capacitive deionization desalination device is provided. The capacitive deionization desalination device includes a mesh spacer and two carbon nanotube composite electrodes. The mesh spacer is located between the two carbon nanotube composite electrodes. Each carbon nanotube composite electrode includes at least one carbon nanotube film structure and a composite carbon layer, and the carbon nanotube film structure includes at least two carbon nanotube films, and the composite carbon layer includes activated carbon and carbon black, and the composite carbon layer is located on the carbon nanotube film structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang Wu, Shuai Liang, Xia Huang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11796796
    Abstract: The present application relates to an off-axis two-mirror infrared imaging system including a primary reflecting mirror and a secondary reflecting mirror. The primary reflecting mirror is located on the incident light path of an incident infrared light beam and reflects the incident infrared light beam to form a first reflected light beam. The secondary reflecting mirror is located on the reflection light path of the primary reflecting mirror, and is used to reflect the first reflected light beam to form a second reflected light beam. The second reflected light beam reaches an image surface after passing through the incident infrared light beam. The reflective surfaces of the primary reflecting mirror and the secondary reflecting mirror are freeform surfaces. The secondary reflecting mirror and the image plane are respectively located on both sides of the incident infrared light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Chen Wu, Jun Zhu, Guo-Fan Jin, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11772973
    Abstract: A super-hydrophilic carbon nanotube composite film includes a carbon nanotube layer, a polydopamine layer and a silicon dioxide layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and defines two opposite surfaces. The polydopamine layer is on at least one surface of two opposite surfaces of the carbon nanotube layer, and the polydopamine layer includes a plurality of polydopamine nanoparticles. The silicon dioxide layer is on a surface of the polydopamine layer away from the carbon nanotube layer, and the silicon dioxide layer includes a plurality of amino-containing silica nanoparticles, and the plurality of amino-containing silica nanoparticles are grafted onto the surface of the polydopamine layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang Wu, Shuai Liang, Xia Huang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20230304158
    Abstract: A method of making a carbon nanotube composite hydrogen evolution catalytic film is provided. The method includes: providing a carbon nanotube film, wherein the carbon nanotube film defines a plurality of spaced holes; providing a precursor solution containing a molybdenum source and a carbon source, and placing the precursor solution on the carbon nanotube film and drying to obtain a precursor film; and energizing the precursor film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: KAI LIU, CHENYU LI, MINGDA LIU, SHOU-SHAN FAN
  • Patent number: 11758797
    Abstract: A method of n-type doping a carbon nanotube includes the following steps: providing a single carbon nanotube; providing a film-like structure, wherein the film-like structure is a molybdenum disulfide film or a tungsten disulfide film; and converting at least one portion of the carbon nanotube from a p-type to an n-type by covering the carbon nanotube with the film-like structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gao-Tian Lu, Yang Wei, Shou-Shan Fan, Yue-Gang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11747730
    Abstract: A method of making photolithography mask plate is provided. The method includes: providing a chrome layer on a substrate; depositing a carbon nanotube layer on the chrome layer to expose a part of a surface of the chrome layer; etching the chrome layer with the carbon nanotube layer as a mask to obtain a patterned chrome layer; and depositing a cover layer on the carbon nanotube layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mo Chen, Qun-Qing Li, Li-Hui Zhang, Yuan-Hao Jin, Dong An, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11709098
    Abstract: A device for detecting energy beam is provided. The device comprises a carbon nanotube structure, a support structure and an infrared detector. The carbon nanotube structure comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and an extending direction of each carbon nanotube is parallel to a direction of an energy beam to be detected. The support structure is configured to support the carbon nanotube structure, and make a portion of the carbon nanotube structure suspended in the air. The infrared detector is located below and spaced apart from the carbon nanotube structure. The infrared detector is configured to detect a temperature of a suspended portion of the carbon nanotube structure, and image according to a temperature distribution of the carbon nanotube structure. A method for detecting energy beam is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ke Zhang, Guo Chen, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11690277
    Abstract: A method of p-type doping a carbon nanotube includes the following steps: providing a single carbon nanotube; providing a layered structure, wherein the layered structure is a tungsten diselenide film or a black phosphorus film; and p-type doping at least one portion of the carbon nanotube by covering the carbon nanotube with the layered structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gao-Tian Lu, Yang Wei, Shou-Shan Fan, Yue-Gang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11675187
    Abstract: A method for designing an imaging optical system is a point-by-point calculation method based on characteristic light rays (FLR) and characteristic data points (FDP). The basic function of the point-by-point calculation method includes the following steps: according to the given object-image relationship, based on Fermat's principle and the law of retraction and reflection, calculating the propagation path of the FLR passing through a system and the FDP on each optical surface, to obtain a surface shape equation of each optical surface by fitting; and repeating the above process, to solve the surface shape equation of each optical surface one by one, and finally complete the design and solution of the entire imaging optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ben-Qi Zhang, Jun Zhu, Guo-Fan Jin, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20230168189
    Abstract: An electrically modulated light source is provided. The electrically modulated light source comprises a carbon nanotube film structure. The electrically modulated light source heats up to a highest temperature and emits thermal radiation in less than 10 milliseconds after a voltage is applied, and the electrically modulated light source cools down to an initial temperature of the electrically modulated light source in less than 10 milliseconds after the voltage is removed. An modulation frequency of the electrically modulated light source is greater than or equal to 150 KHz. A non-dispersive infrared spectrum detection system used the electrically modulated light source, and a method for detecting gas used the electrically modulated light source are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: LI-WEN LAI, PENG LIU, DUAN-LIANG ZHOU, QUN-QING LI, SHOU-SHAN FAN
  • Patent number: 11664533
    Abstract: A lithium ion battery electrolyte comprising a glyceryl ether epoxy resin gel is provided. The glyceryl ether epoxy resin gel comprises a glyceryl ether epoxy resin and an electrolyte. The glyceryl ether epoxy resin is a cross-linked polymer obtained by a ring-opening reaction of a glyceryl ether polymer and a polyamine compound. The glyceryl ether polymer is a glycidyl ether polymer comprising at least two epoxy groups, and the polyamine compound comprises at least two amine groups. The cross-linked polymer comprises a main chain and a plurality of hydroxyl groups, and the plurality of hydroxyl groups are located on the main chain. The electrolyte comprises a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent. The lithium salt and the glyceryl ether epoxy resin are dispersed in the non-aqueous solvent. A method of making the lithium ion battery electrolyte is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhen-Han Fang, Jia-Ping Wang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11658232
    Abstract: A method for making a field effect transistor includes providing a graphene nanoribbon composite structure. The graphene nanoribbon composite structure includes a substrate and a plurality of graphene nanoribbons spaced apart from each other. The plurality of graphene nanoribbons are located on the substrate and extend substantially along a same direction, and each of the plurality of graphene nanoribbons includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. A source electrode is formed on the first end, and a drain electrode is formed on the second end. The source electrode and the drain electrode are electrically connected to the plurality of graphene nanoribbons. An insulating layer is formed on the plurality of graphene nanoribbons, and the plurality of graphene nanoribbons are between the insulating layer and the substrate. A gate is formed on a surface of the insulating layer away from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tian-Fu Zhang, Li-Hui Zhang, Yuan-Hao Jin, Qun-Qing Li, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11649987
    Abstract: A solar heat collector includes a container, a transparent cover plate located on the container, a thermal insulation material located inside of the container to form an insulation space, and a heat absorption plate located in the insulation space. The heat absorption plate includes a base and a coating located on the base, and the coating includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other to form a network structure and a plurality of carbon particles in the network structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuan-Hao Jin, Qun-Qing Li, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11653508
    Abstract: A polymer solar cell includes a photoactive layer, a cathode electrode, and an anode electrode. The photoactive layer includes a polymer layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The polymer layer includes a first polymer surface and a second polymer surface opposite to the first polymer surface. A portion of the carbon nanotube layer is embedded in the polymer layer, and another portion of the carbon nanotube layer is exposed from the polymer layer. The cathode electrode is located a surface of the carbon nanotube layer away from the polymer layer. The anode electrode is located on the first polymer surface and spaced apart from the carbon nanotube layer. The entire second polymer surface is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11650098
    Abstract: A device for measuring a light radiation pressure is provided which includes a torsion balance, a laser, a convex lens, and a line array detector. The laser is configured to emit a first laser beam. The convex lens is located on an optical path of the first laser beam and configured to focus the first laser beam to a surface of the reflector. The line array detector is configured to detect a reflected first laser beam reflected by the reflector. The disclosure also provides a method for measuring the light radiation pressure using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lin Cong, Zi Yuan, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11650402
    Abstract: A freeform surface off-axial three-mirror imaging system is provided. The freeform surface off-axial three-mirror imaging system comprises a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, and a compensating mirror. The primary mirror, the secondary mirror, and the compensating mirror are located adjacent and spaced away from each other. A surface shape of each of the primary mirror and the secondary mirror is a quadric surface. The primary mirror is used as an aperture stop. A surface shape of the compensating mirror is a freeform surface. A light emitted from a light source is reflected by the primary mirror, the secondary mirror, and the compensating mirror to form an image on an image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Zhu, Rui-rui Tang, Wei-Chen Wu, Guo-Fan Jin, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11635611
    Abstract: A freeform surface optical telescope imaging system is provided. The freeform surface optical telescope imaging system comprises a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, a compensating mirror, and a spherical mirror. The primary mirror, the secondary mirror, the compensating mirror, and the spherical mirror are spaced from each other. A surface shape of each of the primary mirror and the secondary mirror is a quadric surface. The primary mirror is used as an aperture stop. A surface shape of the compensating mirror is a freeform surface. A surface shape of the spherical mirror is a spherical surface. A light emitted from a light source would be reflected by the primary mirror, the secondary mirror, the compensating mirror, and the spherical mirror to form an image on an image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Zhu, Rui-rui Tang, Wei-Chen Wu, Guo-Fan Jin, Shou-Shan Fan