Patents by Inventor Shimin Liu

Shimin Liu 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).

  • Patent number: 11964303
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for cargo sorting, configured to control an end effector with a package placement platform to sort the cargo, and the method includes: moving the package placement platform to a package obtaining position and obtaining the cargo to be sorted that enters into the package placement platform; moving the package placement platform to a package storage location; and exerting a first force to push the cargo into a package storage unit. With the help of the package placement platform, the method of the invention can receive the packages of different types or different sizes or different material so as to sort and transport all kinds of packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventors: Qiyang Liu, Guillaume Crabé, Hailiang Zhang, Ilia Vasilev, Hongbin Liao, Shimin Xia, Kaixiang Wang, Xinghao Liang, Yuan Li, Jie Shen, Yun Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230404035
    Abstract: The present invention provides a passive safe anti-pinch traction rope, comprising a traction rope body and a hook. A linking device is connected between the traction rope body and the hook, and one end of the hook is provided with a first ball limiting groove. The linking device comprises a linking outer shell, a linking piece and a connecting piece. The hook is detachably connected with the linking device by means of the cooperation of a first ball and the first ball limiting groove. The connecting piece is detachably connected by means of the cooperation of a second ball, and a second ball limiting groove. According to the present invention, the connection can be removed rapidly in case of emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Shimin LIU
  • Patent number: 7223604
    Abstract: Methods and kits useful in the detection of occult blood in biological samples and specimens, for example to screen for colorectal cancer or detect blood in samples ex vivo, e.g., at a crime scene. Also provided are methods useful in diagnosing whether a subject is predisposed to, or suffers from, an occult-blood related disorder; and methods for direct micro-mapping of the distribution of occluded vessels associated with cerebral vascular injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Science & Technology Corporation @ UNM
    Inventors: Shimin Liu, Ke J. Liu