Patents by Inventor Yinhua Zhou
Yinhua 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).
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Patent number: 11965088Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of photoelectric materials, and in particular, to an alcohol dispersion of a conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene, and a method for preparing same and use of same. The present invention comprises a conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene and an alcohol, and the conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene comprises a polyethylenedioxythiophene cation and a fluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer counter anion. The present invention prepares a PEDOT alcohol dispersion by using an alcohol-dispersible highly fluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer as a counter anion to replace PSS, solving the hygroscopicity problem in conventional aqueous dispersions, and solving the problem that a conventional conductive aqueous dispersion of polyethylenedioxythiophene cannot be evenly applied on a hydrophobic surface due to high surface tension.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Yinhua Zhou, Youyu Jiang, Xinyun Dong
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Publication number: 20240043682Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of photoelectric materials, and in particular, to an alcohol dispersion of a conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene, and a method for preparing same and use of same. The present invention comprises a conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene and an alcohol, and the conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene comprises a polyethylenedioxythiophene cation and a fluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer counter anion. The present invention prepares a PEDOT alcohol dispersion by using an alcohol-dispersible highly fluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer as a counter anion to replace PSS, solving the hygroscopicity problem in conventional aqueous dispersions, and solving the problem that a conventional conductive aqueous dispersion of polyethylenedioxythiophene cannot be evenly applied on a hydrophobic surface due to high surface tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Yinhua ZHOU, Youyu JIANG, Xinyun DONG
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Patent number: 11861910Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for acquiring an item placing state, including: sending an acquisition request, wherein the acquisition request includes one or more association relationships, each of the association relationships includes an association relationship between a hot zone and a camera equipment, and one hot zone corresponds to one kind of item; and receiving a placing state of an item corresponding to at least one hot zone, wherein the placing state of the item corresponding to the at least one hot zone is determined according to a current image and a standard image of the at least one hot zone in response to the acquisition request. The present disclosure further provides a processing method, a system for acquiring an item placing state and a processing system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignees: Beijing JingDong ShangKe Information Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bin Ma, Xinwei Fan, Yinhua Zhou, Xingyi Li, Biao Wang
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Patent number: 11816898Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for acquiring an item placing state, including: sending an acquisition request, wherein the acquisition request includes one or more association relationships, each of the association relationships includes an association relationship between a hot zone and a camera equipment, and one hot zone corresponds to one kind of item; and receiving a placing state of an item corresponding to at least one hot zone, wherein the placing state of the item corresponding to the at least one hot zone is determined according to a current image and a standard image of the at least one hot zone in response to the acquisition request. The present disclosure further provides a processing method, a system for acquiring an item placing state and a processing system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignees: Beijing JingDong ShangKe Information Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bin Ma, Xinwei Fan, Yinhua Zhou, Xingyi Li, Biao Wang
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Patent number: 11351924Abstract: An armrest storage box assembly has an armrest box body comprising a first storage space having a first opening, and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moving between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest comprises an armrest body, comprising a second storage space having a second opening, and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moving between a second closed position at which the second opening is closed and a second open position at which the second opening is opened to open and close the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yin Xu, Chongyang Lu, Fan Jin, Jing Wen, Yinhua Zhou
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Publication number: 20210319684Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for acquiring an item placing state, including: sending an acquisition request, wherein the acquisition request includes one or more association relationships, each of the association relationships includes an association relationship between a hot zone and a camera equipment, and one hot zone corresponds to one kind of item; and receiving a placing state of an item corresponding to at least one hot zone, wherein the placing state of the item corresponding to the at least one hot zone is determined according to a current image and a standard image of the at least one hot zone in response to the acquisition request. The present disclosure further provides a processing method, a system for acquiring an item placing state and a processing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Bin MA, Xinwei FAN, Yinhua ZHOU, Xingyi LI, Biao WANG
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Publication number: 20200189434Abstract: An armrest storage box assembly has an armrest box body comprising a first storage space having a first opening, and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moving between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest comprises an armrest body, comprising a second storage space having a second opening, and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moving between a second closed position at which the second opening is closed and a second open position at which the second opening is opened to open and close the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yin Xu, Chongyang Lu, Fan Jin, Jing Wen, Yinhua Zhou
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Patent number: 9203030Abstract: Recyclable organic solar cells are disclosed herein. Systems and methods are further disclosed for producing, improving performance, and for recycling the solar cells. In certain example embodiments, the recyclable organic solar cells disclosed herein include: a first electrode; a second electrode; a photoactive layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; an interlayer comprising a Lewis basic oligomer or polymer disposed between the photoactive layer and at least a portion of the first electrode or the second electrode; and a substrate disposed adjacent to the first electrode or the second electrode. The interlayer reduces the work function associated with the first or second electrode. In certain example embodiments, the substrate comprises cellulose nanocrystals that can be recycled. In certain example embodiments, one or more of the first electrode, the photoactive layer, and the second electrode may be applied by a film transfer lamination method.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Purdue Research Foundation, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Bernard Kippelen, Canek Fuentes-Hernandez, Yinhua Zhou, Robert Moon, Jeffrey P. Youngblood
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Patent number: 9076768Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, systems and methods are provided for producing low work function electrodes. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method is provided for reducing a work function of an electrode. The method includes applying, to at least a portion of the electrode, a solution comprising a Lewis basic oligomer or polymer; and based at least in part on applying the solution, forming an ultra-thin layer on a surface of the electrode, wherein the ultra-thin layer reduces the work function associated with the electrode by greater than 0.5 eV. According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, a device is provided. The device includes a semiconductor; at least one electrode disposed adjacent to the semiconductor and configured to transport electrons in or out of the semiconductor.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignees: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITYInventors: Bernard Kippelen, Canek Fuentes-Hernandez, Yinhua Zhou, Antoine Kahn, Jens Meyer, Jae Won Shim, Seth R. Marder
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Publication number: 20140202517Abstract: Recyclable organic solar cells are disclosed herein. Systems and methods are further disclosed for producing, improving performance, and for recycling the solar cells. In certain example embodiments, the recyclable organic solar cells disclosed herein include: a first electrode; a second electrode; a photoactive layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; an interlayer comprising a Lewis basic oligomer or polymer disposed between the photoactive layer and at least a portion of the first electrode or the second electrode; and a substrate disposed adjacent to the first electrode or the second electrode. The interlayer reduces the work function associated with the first or second electrode. In certain example embodiments, the substrate comprises cellulose nanocrystals that can be recycled. In certain example embodiments, one or more of the first electrode, the photoactive layer, and the second electrode may be applied by a film transfer lamination method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Bernard Kippelen, Canek Fuentes-Hernandez, Yinhua Zhou, Robert Moon, Jeffrey P. Youngblood
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Publication number: 20140131868Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, systems and methods are provided for producing low work function electrodes. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method is provided for reducing a work function of an electrode. The method includes applying, to at least a portion of the electrode, a solution comprising a Lewis basic oligomer or polymer; and based at least in part on applying the solution, forming an ultra-thin layer on a surface of the electrode, wherein the ultra-thin layer reduces the work function associated with the electrode by greater than 0.5 eV. According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, a device is provided. The device includes a semiconductor; at least one electrode disposed adjacent to the semiconductor and configured to transport electrons in or out of the semiconductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicants: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Bernard Kippelen, Canek Fuentes-Hernandez, Yinhua Zhou, Antoine Kahn, Jens Meyer, Jae Won Shim, Seth R. Marder