Patents by Inventor Thanh Vinh Nguyen
Thanh Vinh Nguyen 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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Patent number: 11513102Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sensor includes a first structure body, a second structure body, and a detector. The first structure body includes a supporter, a deformable part supported by a first portion of the supporter, and a membrane part. At least a portion of the membrane part is connected to the deformable part and a second portion of the supporter. The second structure body is connected to the first structure body. A liquid is provided between the first structure body and the second structure body. The detector outputs a signal corresponding to a deformation of the deformable part.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignees: University of Tokyo, Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Isao Shimoyama, Thanh-Vinh Nguyen, Minh Dung Nguyen, Takahiro Omori, Kazuo Watabe
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Patent number: 11442041Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sensor includes first and second structure bodies, and a detector. The first structure body includes a supporter, and first and second deformable parts supported by the supporter. The second deformable part has at least one of a second length less than a first length of the first deformable part, a second width greater than a first width of the first deformable part, a second thickness greater than a first thickness of the first deformable part, a second Young's modulus greater than a first Young's modulus of the first deformable part, or a second spring constant greater than a first spring constant of the first deformable part. The second structure body is connected to the first structure body. A liquid is provided between the first and second structure bodies. The detector outputs a signal corresponding to a deformation of the first or second deformable part.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignees: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Isao Shimoyama, Minh Dung Nguyen, Thanh-Vinh Nguyen, Takanori Usami, Kazuo Watabe, Takahiro Omori, Kiyoshi Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20200408722Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sensor includes a first structure body, a second structure body, and a detector. The first structure body includes a supporter, a deformable part supported by a first portion of the supporter, and a membrane part. At least a portion of the membrane part is connected to the deformable part and a second portion of the supporter. The second structure body is connected to the first structure body. A liquid is provided between the first structure body and the second structure body. The detector outputs a signal corresponding to a deformation of the deformable part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicants: The University of Tokyo, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Isao SHIMOYAMA, Thanh-Vinh NGUYEN, Minh Dung NGUYEN, Takahiro OMORI, Kazuo WATABE
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Publication number: 20200408721Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sensor includes first and second structure bodies, and a detector. The first structure body includes a supporter, and first and second deformable parts supported by the supporter. The second deformable part has at least one of a second length less than a first length of the first deformable part, a second width greater than a first width of the first deformable part, a second thickness greater than a first thickness of the first deformable part, a second Young's modulus greater than a first Young's modulus of the first deformable part, or a second spring constant greater than a first spring constant of the first deformable part. The second structure body is connected to the first structure body. A liquid is provided between the first and second structure bodies. The detector outputs a signal corresponding to a deformation of the first or second deformable part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicants: The University of Tokyo, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Isao SHIMOYAMA, Minh Dung NGUYEN, Thanh-Vinh NGUYEN, Takanori USAMI, Kazuo WATABE, Takahiro OMORI, Kiyoshi MATSUMOTO
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Patent number: 9518840Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for effectively sensing rotational position of an object. In certain embodiments, a rotational position sensor can include a shaft configured to couple with the rotating object. The shaft can be configured to couple with a magnet carrier such that rotation of the shaft yields translational motion of the carrier. A magnet mounted to the carrier also moves longitudinally with respect to the axis of the shaft, and relative to a magnetic field sensor configured to detect the magnet's longitudinal position. The detected longitudinal position can be in a range corresponding to a rotational range of the shaft, where the rotational range can be greater than one turn. In certain embodiments, the rotational position sensor can include a programmable capability to facilitate ease and flexibility in calibration and use in a wide range of applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Bourns, Inc.Inventors: Eugen Bogos, Perry Wehlmann, Thanh Vinh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150300839Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for effectively sensing rotational position of an object. In certain embodiments, a rotational position sensor can include a shaft configured to couple with the rotating object. The shaft can be configured to couple with a magnet carrier such that rotation of the shaft yields translational motion of the carrier. A magnet mounted to the carrier also moves longitudinally with respect to the axis of the shaft, and relative to a magnetic field sensor configured to detect the magnet's longitudinal position. The detected longitudinal position can be in a range corresponding to a rotational range of the shaft, where the rotational range can be greater than one turn. In certain embodiments, the rotational position sensor can include a programmable capability to facilitate ease and flexibility in calibration and use in a wide range of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Eugen BOGOS, Perry WEHLMANN, Thanh Vinh NGUYEN
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Patent number: 8947076Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for effectively sensing rotational position of an object. In certain embodiments, a rotational position sensor can include a shaft configured to couple with the rotating object. The shaft can be configured to couple with a magnet carrier such that rotation of the shaft yields translational motion of the carrier. A magnet mounted to the carrier also moves longitudinally with respect to the axis of the shaft, and relative to a magnetic field sensor configured to detect the magnet's longitudinal position. The detected longitudinal position can be in a range corresponding to a rotational range of the shaft, where the rotational range can be greater than one turn. In certain embodiments, the rotational position sensor can include a programmable capability to facilitate ease and flexibility in calibration and use in a wide range of applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Bourns, Inc.Inventors: Eugen Bogos, Perry Wehlman, Thanh Vinh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20110175601Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for effectively sensing rotational position of an object. In certain embodiments, a rotational position sensor can include a shaft configured to couple with the rotating object. The shaft can be configured to couple with a magnet carrier such that rotation of the shaft yields translational motion of the carrier. A magnet mounted to the carrier also moves longitudinally with respect to the axis of the shaft, and relative to a magnetic field sensor configured to detect the magnet's longitudinal position. The detected longitudinal position can be in a range corresponding to a rotational range of the shaft, where the rotational range can be greater than one turn. In certain embodiments, the rotational position sensor can include a programmable capability to facilitate ease and flexibility in calibration and use in a wide range of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: BOURNS, INC.Inventors: Eugen Bogos, Perry Wehlman, Thanh Vinh Nguyen