Patents by Inventor Yifan Mao

Yifan Mao 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: 20220160137
    Abstract: A bed leg for connecting to a bed frame includes one or more leg sections. Each of the one or more leg sections includes a central column having a first end, an opposite, second end, and a connecting bolt attached to the first end; and a decorative shell configured to detachably sleeve on the central column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Patent number: 11317729
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes: a head frame and a foot frame; a head lifting assembly including a head lifting bracket pivotally connected to the head frame, and a head lifting actuator pivotally connected between the head lifting bracket and the head frame for operably driving the head lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward rotating direction or a downward rotating direction; a foot lifting assembly including a foot lifting bracket pivotally connected to the foot frame, and a foot lifting actuator pivotally connected between the foot lifting bracket and the foot frame for operably driving the foot lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward rotating direction or a downward rotating direction; and a folding mechanism connecting the head frame and the foot frame such that the head frame and the foot frame are pivotably foldable to one another at the folding mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: NISCO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Hailong Sun, Jinquan Ren
  • Publication number: 20220095803
    Abstract: A foldable bed includes a bed frame structure having a back frame and a leg frame connecting to the back frame such that the back frame and the leg frame are pivotally foldable relative to one another along a length direction of the foldable bed; and a plurality of boards detachably attached onto the bed frame structure along the length direction of the foldable bed, wherein each board comprises a pair of panels arranged along a width direction of the foldable bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20220087439
    Abstract: A driving mechanism and an adjustable bed have the same. The driving mechanism includes a housing; a driving assembly being placed in the housing and comprising at least one driving member and at least one driving block connected to the at least one driving member; and at least one transmission structure configured to connect to a lifting mechanism of the adjustable bed. The at least one transmission structure is pivotally connected to the housing and the at least one driving block, such that when the at least one driving member drives the at least one driving block to move linearly, the movement of the at least one driving block causes the at least one transmission structure to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20220031083
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Jinquan Ren, Hailong Sun
  • Publication number: 20210393043
    Abstract: The lumbar support mechanism and an adjustable bed having the same. The lumbar support mechanism includes first and second lumbar lifting assemblies. Each lumbar lifting assembly has a fixing bracket, a first support leg, a second support leg, a bearing member, and a lifting support bracket. The first support leg is pivotally connected between the bearing member and the lifting support bracket. The second support leg is pivotally connected between the fixing bracket and the first support leg. A lumbar support member is connected to the lifting support brackets of the first and second lumbar lifting assemblies. A linkage member is pivotally connected to the bearing members of the first and second lumbar lifting assemblies such that the lumbar support member is operably movable between a retracted position and an ejected position when the linkage member moves between first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Fahuan Zhang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20210378411
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes a base frame structure having first and second frames and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frame such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the foldable connection mechanism. The foldable connection mechanism has at least one connecting bracket assembly, each of which includes a first hinge bracket having first and second end portions, and a second hinge bracket having first and second end portions. The first and second hinge brackets are pivotally connected to one another through a pivot at the first ends. The first and second hinge brackets are respectively mounted on two adjacent end portions of the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are capable of positioning in a plane state or a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Jinquan Ren, Hailong Sun
  • Patent number: 11178974
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NISCO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Jinquan Ren, Hailong Sun
  • Publication number: 20210259431
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, the adjustable bed includes a headboard assembly having a headboard and an upper rail attached to the headboard; a footboard assembly having a footboard and a lower rail attached to the footboard; a pair of sideboard assemblies having a pair of sideboards and a pair of side rails respectively attached to the pair of sideboards, wherein the pair of sideboard assemblies is transversely spaced and longitudinally aligned in parallel, and detachably attached to the headboard assembly and the footboard assembly; and a lifting mechanism attached to the side rails of the pair of sideboard assemblies for operably adjusting the adjustable bed at a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20210259432
    Abstract: The lumbar support mechanism and an adjustable bed having the same. The lumbar support mechanism includes a lumbar support member; first, second, third and fourth support legs; a linkage member; and first and second lumbar support brackets operably attachable to a back platform of the adjustable bed. The first and second support legs are pivotally connected between the lumbar support member and the linkage member; and the third and fourth support legs are pivotally connected between the first and second support legs, and the first and second lumbar support brackets, respectively, such that the lumbar support member is operably movable between a retracted position and an expanded (ejected) position when the linkage member moves between first and second positions. The lumbar support is provided when the lumbar support member is in the ejected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Patent number: 10986932
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: NISCO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20210052085
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure; a plurality of platforms disposed on the frame structure; and an adjustable assembly coupled with the frame structure and the plurality of platforms for operably adjusting one or more of the plurality of platforms in desired positions; and an aromatherapy system attached onto the one or more platforms for producing desired fragrance in a surrounding space of the adjustable bed so as to promote health and well-being of a user. Each aromatherapy device is configured to produce a fragrance when said aromatherapy device is turned on, and one or more working modes. The fragrance is identical to or different from that produced by other aromatherapy device of the one or more aromatherapy devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Patent number: 10912391
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes: a head frame assembly; a foot frame assembly; a knockdown connecting bracket; a slidable assembly having a pair of slidable assembly sides slidable within a pair of lower C steel brackets in a slidable assembly upward direction or a slidable assembly downward direction; a plurality of slidable assembly angle steels; a pair of head lift arm bracket assemblies; a second head tilt angle bracket; a head tilt platform; a head lift platform; a lumbar lift bracket assembly; an upper seat platform; a support platform; a lower seat platform; a head lift motor, secured to the head frame assembly for driving the pair of head lift arm bracket assemblies in a head lift forward direction or a head lift backward direction; and a head support tube, having an upper end pivotally connected to a L bracket and a lower end connected to the head lift platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NISCO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20200397147
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a bed frame supporting a plurality of platforms having at least a head platform and a back platform, a back lifting assembly, a foot lifting assembly, a base frame pivotally and detachably connected to the bed frame, a bed frame tilting actuator pivotally connected to the bed frame and the base frame for operably adjusting the bed frame from the horizontal position to the sloping position relative to the base frame, or vice versa. The adjustable bed also includes a head platform tilting actuator pivotally connected to the head platform and the back platform for operably adjusting the head platform in a tilting position or a flat position relative to the back platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Zhong Ren, Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20200214460
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes: a head frame and a foot frame; a head lifting assembly including a head lifting bracket pivotally connected to the head frame, and a head lifting actuator pivotally connected between the head lifting bracket and the head frame for operably driving the head lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward rotating direction or a downward rotating direction; a foot lifting assembly including a foot lifting bracket pivotally connected to the foot frame, and a foot lifting actuator pivotally connected between the foot lifting bracket and the foot frame for operably driving the foot lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward rotating direction or a downward rotating direction; and a folding mechanism connecting the head frame and the foot frame such that the head frame and the foot frame are pivotably foldable to one another at the folding mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Hailong Sun, Jinquan Ren
  • Publication number: 20200214461
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes: a head frame assembly; a foot frame assembly; a knockdown connecting bracket; a slidable assembly having a pair of slidable assembly sides slidable within a pair of lower C steel brackets in a slidable assembly upward direction or a slidable assembly downward direction; a plurality of slidable assembly angle steels; a pair of head lift arm bracket assemblies; a second head tilt angle bracket; a head tilt platform; a head lift platform; a lumbar lift bracket assembly; an upper seat platform; a support platform; a lower seat platform; a head lift motor, secured to the head frame assembly for driving the pair of head lift arm bracket assemblies in a head lift forward direction or a head lift backward direction; and a head support tube, having an upper end pivotally connected to a L bracket and a lower end connected to the head lift platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20200214462
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20200214463
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Jinquan Ren, Hailong Sun
  • Patent number: 9567601
    Abstract: Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, greater biomass as compared to a control plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Koch Biological Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Graham J. Hymus, Colleen M. Marion, T. Lynne Reuber, Oliver J. Ratcliffe, Jeffrey M. Libby, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20150247159
    Abstract: Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, greater biomass as compared to a control plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Graham Hymus, Colleen Marion, T. Lynne Reuber, Oliver Ratcliffe, Jeffrey Libby, Yifan Mao