Patents by Inventor Wenhui Zhou

Wenhui Zhou 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: 12266471
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and device for winding a foil coil of a stereoscopic wound iron core transformer. The device includes a rotating assembly, a driving device and a plurality of loading assemblies; the rotating assembly is provided with a through hole matched with an iron core post, the rotating assembly is provided with a gear plate and a track ring around the through hole, and the gear plate and the track ring are fixedly connected by a fixing block; the loading assembly includes a cylinder and a tension device, and the cylinder is movably connected with the rotating assembly; and a driving end of the driving device is connected with the gear plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignees: HAIHONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD., GUANGDONG TRITYPE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaixuan Xu, Qingning Liang, Shuwei Situ, Yuxiang Qi, Danju Song, Wenjie Fang, Fei Li, Xueming Zhang, Yucheng Zhou, Wenhui Fang, Lizhen Zhai
  • Publication number: 20250098694
    Abstract: A method for improving digestion performance for proteins in food, and a protein composition and food containing same. According to the method, the content of ?-lactalbumin in food is controlled to be 10.5% to 51.0%, and the content of ?-casein is controlled to be 10.0% to 40.0%. Said contents are calculated on the basis that the total protein content in the food is 100%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Hanglian Lan, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto, Zhanyou Yun, Biao Liu, Wei Li, Xiaoyu Kong, Bin Liu, Wenhui Ye, Mingqiao Zhou
  • Patent number: 12249456
    Abstract: A winding cylinder of a stereoscopic wound iron core transformer is disclosed, including an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder and a tension assembly. The outer cylinder is movably connected with the inner cylinder through a bearing assembly, and the outer cylinder rotatable around an axis of the inner cylinder. The tension assembly includes a screw, a spring and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a fixing portion, a friction portion and a transmission portion, the friction portion and the transmission portion are both arranged around the inner cylinder, and the transmission portion is fixedly connected with the outer cylinder. A side face of the inner cylinder is provided with a through hole, and the fixing portion penetrates through the through hole and is fixedly connected with the friction portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignees: Haihong Electric Co., LTD., Guangdong Tritype Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaixuan Xu, Qingning Liang, Shuwei Situ, Yuxiang Qi, Danju Song, Wenjie Fang, Fei Li, Xueming Zhang, Yucheng Zhou, Wenhui Fang, Lizhen Zhai, Yixiong Liang, Huaming Wang, Quanan Xu
  • Patent number: 12227781
    Abstract: Methods using photothermal nanoparticles in rapid nucleic acid amplification and photothermal nanoparticles include forming a reaction mixture comprising a nucleic acid template, a polymerase enzyme, and a heating media. The heating media comprises a plurality of photothermal nanoparticles suspended in a solution, fabricated on a microchip, or on a surface of a well in a multi-well plate. The photothermal nanoparticles are nanoparticles having a particular geometric shape and comprise a single component or a multi-component. The plurality of photothermal nanoparticles are further categorized by surface plasmon resonance with a resonance wavelength in a particular range to convert energy absorbed from a light source to sufficiently heat a volume of a composition for the transcription of the new nucleic acid strand. The particular geometric shape of the photothermal nanoparticles is selected from the group consisting of: polyhedral, spheroid, torus, and hollow shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Zhiyang Zeng, Maria Perez Cardenas, Cesear Corona, Wenhui Zhou, Poncho Meisenheimer, Doug Storts, Andrew Taft
  • Publication number: 20250034547
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for purifying and concentrating nucleic acids from large-volume samples. In particular, reagents are provided for non-specifically binding total nucleic acid to a solid surface, separating bound nucleic acid from a large-volume sample, separating nucleic acid from amplification inhibitors, and/or eluting nucleic acids into a small volume amenable to further analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Subhanjan Mondal, Zhiyang Zeng, Kuei Hsuan Hsiao, Kevin Kershner, Wenhui Zhou, James Cali
  • Patent number: 12208783
    Abstract: An automobile brake control method comprises: obtaining wheel rotation speed sensor information of an automobile within the current measurement period; and when the wheel rotation speed sensor information satisfies a preset condition, allowing the automobile to enter an aquaplane safety logic control mode, and after an ABS operates, allowing the ABS to exit front axle control and merely control a rear axle so that a driver takes over automobile control, until the next measurement period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiantao Sun, Houjiang Zhou, Peijing Lin, Wenhui Hou, Man Xu
  • Publication number: 20250003974
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods of use thereof for assessing target engagement for DNA polymerase theta. In particular, provided herein are tracer compounds comprising a small molecule that binds DNA polymerase theta tethered to a fluorophore, and methods of use thereof in target engagement assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Slater, James Vasta, Mathew Robers, Matthew Larsen, Cesear Corona, Weiwei An, Min Zhou, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240377404
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for bioluminescence-triggered photocatalytic activation of molecular entities in a proximity-dependent manner, which can be actuated within biological systems. In particular, provided herein are bioluminescent proteins or complexes, luminophore substrates thereof, photocatalysts, and activatable molecular entities incorporating light-responsive moieties that restrict their activity; systems thereof; and methods for catalytically activating the activatable molecular entities via bioluminescence-triggered catalysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Rachel Friedman OHANA, Thomas KIRKLAND, Robin HURST, Mark KLEIN, Matt LARSEN, Hui WANG, Wenhui ZHOU, Thomas MACHLEIDT
  • Publication number: 20240368680
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for decrosslinking formaldehyde cross-linked biological samples such as formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Wang, Kevin Mayer, Douglas Horejsh, Marjeta Urh, Wenhui Zhou, Michael M. Rosenblatt
  • Publication number: 20240369459
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for decrosslinking formaldehyde cross-linked biological samples such as formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Mayer, Hui Wang, Douglas Horejsh, Marjeta Urh, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240302339
    Abstract: Provided herein are assays utilizing oxygen-sensitive fluorescent materials for the detection of oxygen. In particular, oxygen-sensitive fluorescent particles are provided for monitoring the oxygen consumption rate and metabolic fitness of living cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Ian MAROZAS, Zhiyang ZENG, Wenhui ZHOU, Mike VALLEY, Jolanta VIDUGIRIENE, James CALI, Tony LAUER
  • Patent number: 12061202
    Abstract: Provided herein are materials and methods for performing bioluminescent assays using a bifunctional probe. In particular, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for detecting and/or quantifying a biomolecule and/or assaying a cellular process associated with the biomolecule using a bifunctional probe capable of binding the biomolecule and generating a bioluminescent and/or fluorescent signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Jolanta Vidugiriene, Peter Hofsteen, James J. Cali, Sarah Duellman, Hui Wang, Natasha Karassina, Wenhui Zhou
  • Patent number: 12031562
    Abstract: A fastening assembly includes a mounting cylinder frame, a movable part and a turnover part, the mounting cylinder frame is provided with a first vertical beam and a transmission rod, the mounting cylinder is provided with a butting block at the top of the first vertical beam, the transmission rod passes through the butting block, the side wall of the first vertical beam is provided with a bulge, the movable part is connected with the transmission rod, and the turnover part is arranged on the first vertical beam and rotationally connected with the movable part. The turnover part is butted with the bulge, the turnover part is located between the butting block and the movable part, and has a vertical state and a horizontal state. The transmission rod is used to drive the turnover part to switch between the horizontal state or the vertical state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN MEITU PLASTIC IND. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenhui Zhou, Haojia Huang, Hai Zhang, Jiafu Ma, Weinan Liang
  • Publication number: 20240191211
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for bioluminescence-triggered catalysis of bioorthogonal labeling chemistries in a proximity dependent manner. In particular, provided herein are bioluminescent proteins or complexes, luminophore substrates thereof, photocatalysts or photosensitizers, activatable labels, and systems thereof, and methods of catalytically activating the activatable labels via bioluminescence-triggered catalysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Rachel Friedman Ohana, Ce Shi, Robin Hurst, Mark A. Klein, Jian Cao, Thomas Kirkland, Connor Fitzgerald, Tetsuo Uyeda, Thomas Machleidt, Wenhui Zhou, Matthew A. Larsen, Hui Wang, Weiwei An, Karilyn Porter
  • Publication number: 20240182434
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes compositions and methods for improved DNA amplification reactions. In particular, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for hot-start PCR applications using DNA polymerase inhibitors that minimize non-specific DNA amplification by inactivating DNA polymerase at lower temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Wenhui Zhou, Kimberly K. Knoche, Douglas R. Storts, Min Zhou, Poncho Meisenheimer
  • Publication number: 20240150363
    Abstract: Described are coelenterazine analogues, methods for making the analogues, kits comprising the analogues, and methods of using the compounds for the detection of luminescence in luciferase-based assays. For example, the compounds may be used for in vivo imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Joel R. Walker, Thomas Kirkland, Wenhui Zhou, Harry Tetsuo Uyeda, Robert Hurst, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Chao Gao, Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 11965621
    Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a bracket body, a locking assembly and support foot. The bracket body is configured for component installation. The locking assembly is arranged on the bracket body, and the support foot is arranged on the bracket body. The support foot is slide along the up and down direction of the bracket body, and the locking assembly is configured to lock the support foot at a preset position. Through the above structure, the support foot is installed on the ground and used to support the bracket body, and the locking assembly locks the support foot at a preset position to correspondingly adjust the height of the bracket body from the ground, so as to adjust the suspension height of the components installed on the bracket body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN MEITU PLASTIC IND. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenhui Zhou, Hai Zhang, Haojia Huang, Jiafu Ma, Weinan Liang
  • Patent number: 11959265
    Abstract: A regulating device for regulating water consumption of a concealed water tank includes a water tank, a hinged base is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the water tank, a water separator is hinged on the hinged base. A regulating mechanism is arranged between the hinged base and the water separator, and the regulating mechanism can drive the water separator to rotate and fix to divide the accommodation space of the water tank. Compared with the prior art, the regulating device realizes the variable volume of the water tank by regulating the rotation of the water separator through the regulating mechanism. The structure is simple and convenient for the later repair and maintenance of the water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN MEITU PLASTIC IND. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenhui Zhou, Hai Zhang, Haojia Huang, Ke Xiao
  • Patent number: 11939310
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes compositions and methods for improved DNA amplification reactions. In particular, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for hot-start PCR applications using DNA polymerase inhibitors that minimize non-specific DNA amplification by inactivating DNA polymerase at lower temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Wenhui Zhou, Kimberly K. Knoche, Douglas R. Storts, Min Zhou, Poncho Meisenheimer
  • Patent number: 11939311
    Abstract: Provided herein are surfactant compounds that can be used to aid in preparation of protein samples for analysis, for example by mass spectrometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Joel Walker, Sergei Saveliev, Zhiyang Zeng, Robert Kargbo, Hui Wang, Sergiy Levin, Valerie Ressler, Jun Zhang, Ce Shi, Harry Tetsuo Uyeda, Jean Osterman, Min Zhou, Prabin Rai, Wenhui Zhou