Patents by Inventor Wen Li

Wen Li 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).

  • WATER TREATMENT AND STEAM GENERATION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND A METHOD USING SAME
    Publication number: 20180023804
    Abstract: A system and method of generating steam from a emulsion stream produced from a reservoir via thermal recovery. The system includes a heat exchanger for adjusting the emulsion to a first temperature; at least one separation device for separating water from the emulsion at the first temperature to obtain produced water; and a high pressure evaporator for receiving the produced water at the first temperature and generating steam using the produced water. Also, an evaporator includes a vapor drum; a heating element in fluid communication with the vapor drum, said heating element receiving the water stream; a heating source for vaporizing the water stream for generating steam; and a bubble generator for generating bubbles and injecting generated bubbles into the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Henry Z. Qin, Wen Li Zhang
  • ALLOY POWDER FOR ELECTRODES, NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR NICKEL-HYDROGEN STORAGE BATTERIES USING SAME AND NICKEL-HYDROGEN STORAGE BATTERY
    Publication number: 20180019469
    Abstract: Alloy powder for electrodes that includes particles of a hydrogen-absorbing alloy having an AB2 type crystal structure. The hydrogen-absorbing alloy includes first elements that are located in an A site in the crystal structure and include Zr, and second elements that are located in a B site and include Ni and. Mn. The hydrogen-absorbing alloy includes a plurality of alloy phases having different Zr concentrations. In each of the alloy phases, the percentage of Zr in the first elements exceeds 70 atom %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: HIDEAKI OHYAMA, FUMIO KATO, HAI-WEN LI, ETSUO AKIBA, GUOLIANG WANG
  • ALKALINE CELL WITH IMPROVED RELIABILITY AND DISCHARGE PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20180013133
    Abstract: A negative electrode for an alkaline battery cell which includes zinc-based particles, wherein less than 20% of the zinc-based particles, by weight relative to the total zinc in the electrode, have a particle size of greater than about 150 micrometers, is provided. An alkaline electrochemical cell that includes the negative electrode and a method for reducing the gassing of the electrochemical cell is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: M. Edgar Armacanqui, Wen Li, John Hadley, Matthew Hennek
  • CIRCUIT DESIGN SYSTEM AND CIRCUIT DESIGN METHOD
    Publication number: 20180004881
    Abstract: A design efficiency is improved by enabling existing design resources to be utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Wen LI, Akio YAMAMOTO
  • Charged particle beam apparatus and image forming method of charged particle beam apparatus
    Patent number: 9859094
    Abstract: In an image forming method of charged particle beam apparatus for scanning a sample by irradiating the sample with a converged charged particle beam and detecting secondary charged particles generated from the sample by a detection unit, receiving and processing an output signal from the detection unit, and receiving the processed signal and forming an image of the sample, receiving and processing the output signal are performed by analogically processing the output signal and by performing pulse-count processing on the output signal, and pulse-count processing is performed by removing a ringing pulse in the output signal and counting pulses in the signal from which the ringing pulse has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wen Li, Kazuki Ikeda, Takuma Nishimoto, Hiroyuki Takahashi, Hajime Kawano
  • BOTTOM CUP COVER, BURNER AND GAS APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20170370576
    Abstract: A bottom cup cover, a burner and a gas appliance are provided. The bottom cup cover includes a gas intake assembly defining a first gas intake channel, a second gas intake channel, and a connecting channel connecting the first gas intake channel to the second gas intake channel. The second gas intake channel is obliquely arranged relative to the first gas intake channel. The first gas intake channel has a gas inlet. The bottom cup cover defines a first primary air supplement cavity and a second primary air supplement cavity separated from the first primary air supplement cavity. The first gas intake channel is in communication with the first primary air supplement cavity, the second gas intake channel is in communication with the second primary air supplement cavity, and the connecting channel is configured to enable a gas flow to circulate between the first and second primary air supplement cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Songqing FANG, Cheng WANG, Dingyan LI, Wen LI, Xiaodong MI
  • Apparatus and method for aligning two plates during transmission small angle X-ray scattering measurements
    Patent number: 9847242
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus for aligning first and second plates that are parallel to each other and have the same orientation. The apparatus includes a detector that detects composite small-angle X-ray scattering emitted from patterns of the first and second plates that are perpendicularly impinged by X-ray, and a moving unit that aligns the first and second plates according to a composite amplitude distribution of the composite small-angle X-ray scattering. Therefore, the first and second plates are aligned to each other accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wen-Li Wu, Yen-Song Chen, Wei-En Fu, Yun-San Chien, Hsin-Chia Ho
  • REGISTER COMPARISON FOR OPERAND STORE COMPARE (OSC) PREDICTION
    Publication number: 20170344381
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to register comparison for register comparison for operand store compare (OSC) prediction. An aspect includes, for each instruction in an instruction group of a processor pipeline: determining a base register value of the instruction; determining an index register value of the instruction; and determining a displacement of the instruction. Another aspect includes comparing the base register value, index register value, and displacement of each instruction in the instruction group to the base register value, index register value, and displacement of all other instructions in the instruction group. Another aspect includes based on the comparison, determining that a load instruction of the instruction group has a probable OSC conflict with a store instruction of the instruction group. Yet another aspect includes delaying the load instruction based on the determined probable OSC conflict.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: David Hutton, Wen Li, Eric Schwarz
  • PROTECTIVE COVER STRUCTURE OF WATER HOSE
    Publication number: 20170336012
    Abstract: A protective cover structure of a water hose includes a water hose connector, a rigid protective cover, and at least one sealing member. The water hose connector has elasticity. A front end of the water hose connector is formed with a mating portion for connecting with a spray nozzle. A rear end of the water hose connector is formed with a concave step and a connecting portion. A rear end of the metallic press member is inserted into the water hose. A front end of the metallic press member is formed with a mating cap having an evaginated rim. The concave step of the water hose connector is movably mated with the metallic press member through the evaginated rim of the mating cap, such that the spray nozzle can be turned at will relative to the water hose and won't be turned reversely, twisted, bent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: Wen Li Kuo
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20170329774
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the information processing field and discloses a method and apparatus for associating information. The method for associating information comprises: obtaining identification information of a first content; associating the identification information of the first content with a second content, wherein the second content is created for the first content; obtaining identification information of a third content, wherein the third content is an updated version of the first content, the third content containing revision made according to the second content; and associating the identification information of the third content with the second content. With the method and system for associating information as provided by the present invention, contents of a plurality of versions can be managed and traced efficiently without a need to modify the existing code review flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Si Bin Fan, Jun Hua Gao, Guo Qiang Li, Wen Li, Cheng Fang Wang, Xiao Lin Zhang
  • MOTION SENSING METHOD AND MOTION SENSING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170322676
    Abstract: A motion sensing method is applied in a motion sensing device to imitate or repeat movement of human body or parts using a camera and a sensor. The method comprises detecting human body and adjusting rotation angle of an infrared sensor to track parts of the human body having acquired human body temperature distribution image from the camera. Human body contour image is analyzed and distances between a moving part of the human body and the motion sensing device are acquired. Determining a target contour image by reference to stored human body contour images and determining a corresponding two-dimensional motion. A target control signal is determined according to the determined operation and a relationship table defining a relationship between the number of operations and the number of control signals. The motion sensing device is controlled to act according to the determined target control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: JUN-WEN LI
  • Mandrel Spacer Patterning in Multi-Pitch Integrated Circuit Manufacturing
    Publication number: 20170316938
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit (IC) includes receiving a design layout of the IC, wherein the design layout includes two abutting blocks, the two blocks include target patterns, and the target patterns have different pitches in the two blocks. The method further includes generating mandrel pattern candidates in spaces between adjacent target patterns, and assigning first and second colors to the mandrel pattern candidates according to their priorities. The method further includes removing the mandrel pattern candidates assigned with the second color, and outputting a mandrel pattern in computer-readable format for mask fabrication. The mandrel pattern includes the mandrel pattern candidates that are colored with the first color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Chia-Ping Chiang, Ya-Ting Chang, Wen-Li Cheng, Nian-Fuh Cheng, Ming-Hui Chih, Wen-Chun Huang, Ru-Gun Liu, Tsai-Sheng Gau
  • Microorganism Control System and Method of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20170314205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to microorganism control field in process for treatment of pulp and/or water in paper-making process. More specifically, the present invention provides a microorganism control system, which comprises a first component and a second component which are separately provided, the first component comprises a stabilized halogen-containing bactericidal agent (e.g., a stabilized hypochlorite), and the second component comprises an aminosulfonic acid reagent (e.g., aminosulfonic acid). The present invention further provides a method for controlling microorganism in process for treatment of pulp and/or water in papermaking process, which comprises using the microorganism control system of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Wen Li Tu, Yu-Mei Lu
  • Polyolefin Films
    Publication number: 20170305124
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to films particularly suitable for stretch hood applications. More particularly, this disclosure relates to multi-layer films particularly suitable for stretch hood applications comprising an inner layer that includes a blend of a propylene-based elastomer and a polyethylene having long-chain branching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Paul M. German, JR., Wen Li, Jianya Cheng
  • CLOCK CONTROL CIRCUIT, DEMODULATION DEVICE AND SPREAD SPECTRUM METHOD
    Publication number: 20170310356
    Abstract: A clock control circuit includes a clock controller which disperses a harmonic of a clock signal in a used frequency band of a reception signal and controls an amplitude of a harmonic remaining in the used frequency band after the dispersion on a basis of a spread frequency used for the dispersion and a spread width of the harmonic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Atsushi NAKAMURA, Masahiro TOYAMA, Masafumi WATANABE, Kota TOIDA, Aya OHMAE, Wen LI
  • Method and device for displaying SOC of battery, and electronic equipment thereof
    Publication number: 20170285112
    Abstract: A method and device for displaying SOC of a battery, and electronic equipment are provided. The method includes: an initial voltage and initial SOC of the battery are acquired; a current voltage and current SOC of the battery in a current state are acquired after charging or discharging the battery for a preset time; and if the ratio of the current voltage to the initial voltage meets a first preset condition and the ratio of the current SOC to the initial SOC meets a second preset condition, the current voltage and the current SOC are displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mingming DOU, Wen LI, Weiwei HAO
  • Charged Particle Beam Device
    Publication number: 20170271121
    Abstract: A processing apparatus and a processing method are provided, which use a charged particle beam device that achieves defection of secondary electrons/reflected electrons at a large angle and cancels out noises of an electromagnetic deflector and an electrostatic deflector to suppress a position shift of a primary electron beam caused by circuit noises of a primary beam/secondary beam separation circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Wen LI, Ryo KADOI, Kazuki IKEDA, Hiroyuki TAKAHASHI, Hajime KAWANO
  • PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-MODIFIED CAMPTOTHECIN DERIVATIVE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170266305
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of a polyethylene glycol-modified camptothecin derivative and a preparation method thereof. The pharmaceutical composition is prepared mainly from following components: a camptothecin derivative modified by polyethylene glycol, a pH value adjustment agent and water for injection. The pharmaceutical composition has high stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Zewang FENG, Wen LI, Zhenguo WANG, Xuan ZHAO
  • FACE FILMS AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE LAMINATES FOR PRINTING
    Publication number: 20170259604
    Abstract: Microporous structures in face films are described for improving printability of the films. Also described are laminates and pressure sensitive adhesive laminates including the microporous structured face films. Various related methods are additionally described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: David Bland, Wen-Li Chen, Michael Ramsay, Shanshan Wang
  • Network set-top box
    Patent number: D804439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventor: Shi-Wen Li