Patents by Inventor Yongquan Zhou

Yongquan 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: 11910834
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomization core and atomizer is disclosed. The electronic cigarette atomization core includes an atomization member (3), an outer sleeve (24), a connection sleeve (22), and atomization cotton (14). A lower segment of the connection sleeve (22) is sleeved outside an upper segment of the outer sleeve (24). The outer sleeve (24) is sleeved outside the atomization cotton (14). The outer sleeve (24) is provided with a first e-liquid passage hole (2401) capable of communicating an inner cavity of an electronic cigarette e-liquid bin (12) with the atomization cotton (14). The connection sleeve (22) is axially movable or circumferentially rotatable relative to the outer sleeve (24) to close or open the first e-liquid passage hole (2401). A buffer sealing structure is arranged between the connection sleeve (22) and the outer sleeve (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou, Lizhou Shen
  • Patent number: 11890698
    Abstract: The present application provides a double-beam laser polishing device and a double-beam laser polishing method for an aluminum alloy, which includes a frame; a rotary workbench and an optical path system, which are arranged on the frame. The optical path system includes: a first fiber laser, a second fiber laser, a first three-dimensional galvanometer, and a second three-dimensional galvanometer. The first three-dimensional galvanometer is connected with the first fiber laser through an optical fiber, and the second three-dimensional galvanometer is connected with the second fiber laser through an optical fiber. The first three-dimensional galvanometer and the second three-dimensional galvanometer are arranged side by side above the rotary workbench in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Haibing Xiao, Yunsheng Zhang, Mingjun Liu, Yongquan Zhou, Xinzhong Wang
  • Publication number: 20240034539
    Abstract: A shipping assembly is described. The assembly includes a shipping container, a bottom structure, and a top structure. The bottom and top structures retain objects in a spaced-apart arrangement within the shipping container. A paperboard sheet is folded into three horizontal layers to form the bottom structure. A first layer has apertures to retain the objects. A second layer is below and spaced apart from the first layer with a substantially flat surface below the first apertures. A third layer is below and spaced apart from the second layer. Another paperboard sheet is folded into two horizontal layers to form the top structure. A fourth layer has another set of apertures to retain the objects. A fifth layer is above and spaced apart from the fourth layer. The apertures are align to position the objects in the shipping container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: Yongquan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240033854
    Abstract: The present application provides a double-beam laser polishing device and a double-beam laser polishing method for an aluminum alloy, which includes a frame; a rotary workbench and an optical path system, which are arranged on the frame. The optical path system includes: a first fiber laser, a second fiber laser, a first three-dimensional galvanometer, and a second three-dimensional galvanometer. The first three-dimensional galvanometer is connected with the first fiber laser through an optical fiber, and the second three-dimensional galvanometer is connected with the second fiber laser through an optical fiber. The first three-dimensional galvanometer and the second three-dimensional galvanometer are arranged side by side above the rotary workbench in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: SHENZHEN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Haibing XIAO, Yunsheng ZHANG, Mingjun LIU, Yongquan ZHOU, Xinzhong WANG
  • Patent number: 11820574
    Abstract: A shipping assembly is described. The assembly includes a shipping container, a bottom structure, and a top structure. The bottom and top structures retain objects in a spaced-apart arrangement within the shipping container. A paperboard sheet is folded into three horizontal layers to form the bottom structure. A first layer has apertures to retain the objects. A second layer is below and spaced apart from the first layer with a substantially flat surface below the first apertures. A third layer is below and spaced apart from the second layer. Another paperboard sheet is folded into two horizontal layers to form the top structure. A fourth layer has another set of apertures to retain the objects. A fifth layer is above and spaced apart from the fourth layer. The apertures are align to position the objects in the shipping container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Federal Express Corporation
    Inventor: Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11805814
    Abstract: Disclosed is an atomizer, comprising an atomizer body, a suction nozzle assembly mounted at the top of the atomizer body, an air inlet provided in the atomizer body, an atomizing sheet and a tobacco tar cavity provided in the atomizer body, and a tobacco tar guide body which guides tobacco tar in the tobacco tar cavity to an atomizing surface of the atomizing sheet. The atomizer introduces entered air to allow all the air to pass over, at a low level, the surface where the atomizing cotton is in contact with the atomizing sheet. The atomizing efficiency is higher, and more smoke is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou, Lizhou Shen
  • Publication number: 20230341307
    Abstract: A method and an assembly for testing a shipping package are described. The assembly includes a scuff test sub-assembly, a belt burn test sub-assembly, and multiple conveyors positioned between to the sub-assemblies to convey a shipping package through the assembly. The scuff test sub-assembly includes an inclined plane and multiple objects which extend outward from the inclined plane. The belt burn test sub-assembly includes a plate that moves over a portion of one of the conveyors. The plate moves between a first position which obstructs movement of the shipping package but permits movement of the one of the conveyors relative to the shipping package and a second position where movement of the shipping package along the conveyor is not obstructed. At least two of the conveyors meet at a junction to change an orientation of the shipping package as the shipping package is conveyed across the junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11771137
    Abstract: A frequency tracking method for an ultrasonic electronic cigarette is provided. The method includes enabling start of working of an ultrasonic atomizer and selecting an oscillation frequency range of the ultrasonic atomizer as a frequency scan range according to the natural frequency characteristics of the ultrasonic atomizer. The method further includes selecting N frequency points within the frequency scan range and controlling the ultrasonic atomizer to work at the N frequency points. The method further includes finding out a maximum current value Imax and a minimum current value Imin of the ultrasonic atomizer when working at the N frequency points, and finding out a working frequency fimax corresponding to the maximum current value Imax. The method further includes controlling the ultrasonic atomizer to work at a frequency ftracking=fimax+?f; and detecting the working current I of the ultrasonic atomizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Zuoxiong Zou, Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11744293
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette is disclosed. The electronic cigarette includes a housing (1) and an atomization assembly (2) disposed in the housing (1). The electronic cigarette also includes a fixing mechanism (3) capable of fixing the atomization assembly (2), an unlocking mechanism (4) for controlling the fixing mechanism (3) to be relatively fixed to or separated from the atomization assembly (2), and an elastic mechanism (5) for ejecting the atomization assembly (2) outward when the fixing mechanism (3) is separated from the atomization assembly (2). The atomization assembly (2) can be ejected for replacement without contacting the atomization assembly (2) by hand, thereby preventing scalding and staining the hand. A top cover assembly (23) can be automatically opened only by pressing a sliding assembly (38) to replace a cartridge. The top cover assembly (23) can be reset by pushing to avoid misalignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou, Chaoxiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11744284
    Abstract: An ultrasonic electronic cigarette is disclosed. The electronic cigarette includes a housing (1) provided with an atomization sheet assembly (2) and a cartridge (3) therein. The atomization sheet assembly (2) comprises an ultrasonic atomization sheet (4) and an atomization seat (5) for supporting and fixing the ultrasonic atomization sheet (4). A top cover (7) is connected to the top end of the housing (1). A suction nozzle (8) is connected to the top cover (7). A press plate (9) and a locking mechanism (10) for controlling the press plate (9) to be opened or closed are also disposed in the housing (1). The cartridge (3) is fixed in the press plate (9). When the top cover (7) is closed and the locking mechanism (10) is locked, the press plate (9) and/or the cartridge (3) abut against the atomization sheet assembly (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou, Chaoxiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11709117
    Abstract: A method and an assembly for testing a shipping package are described. The assembly includes a scuff test sub-assembly, a belt burn test sub-assembly, and multiple conveyors positioned between to the sub-assemblies to convey a shipping package through the assembly. The scuff test sub-assembly includes an inclined plane and multiple objects which extend outward from the inclined plane. The belt burn test sub-assembly includes a plate that moves over a portion of one of the conveyors. The plate moves between a first position which obstructs movement of the shipping package but permits movement of the one of the conveyors relative to the shipping package and a second position where movement of the shipping package along the conveyor is not obstructed. At least two of the conveyors meet at a junction to change an orientation of the shipping package as the shipping package is conveyed across the junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Federal Express Corporation
    Inventor: Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11700881
    Abstract: An ultrasonic liquid electronic cigarette atomizer and an ultrasonic liquid electronic cigarette are disclosed. The ultrasonic liquid electronic cigarette atomizer comprises an atomization core, a suction nozzle and an air outlet tube. A bottom end of the air outlet tube is communicated with an atomization chamber of the atomization core. A top end of the air outlet tube is communicated with the suction nozzle. The top end of the air outlet tube is communicated with a bottom end of the suction nozzle through a liquid blocking chamber, and the diameter of a top end of the liquid blocking chamber is greater than the diameter of the bottom end of the suction nozzle. The atomizer further comprises a connecting seat between the liquid blocking chamber and the suction nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11690401
    Abstract: An ultrasonic electronic cigarette atomizer are disclosed. The atomizer includes an ultrasonic atomization sheet (1), an atomization cotton (3), a liquid chamber (2), an air inlet tube (6), an air outlet channel (7), and a suction nozzle (8). The atomization cotton (3) is communicated with the liquid chamber (2) and is in contact with an atomization surface of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (1). An inlet of the air inlet tube (6) is communicated with the outside. The air inlet tube (6), an atomization region of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (1), the air outlet channel (7), and the suction nozzle (8) are communicated in sequence. An outlet of the air inlet tube (6) is opposite to the atomization region of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Lizhou Shen, Yongquan Zhou, Yang Wang
  • Publication number: 20230165303
    Abstract: An electronic vaping set, and in particular, an ultrasonic atomizer and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. An embodiment of the The-ultrasonic atomizer comprises an atomization cavity with an air inlet and a vapor outlet, wherein an ultrasonic atomization piece and various elements of the embodiment are arranged such that an inclined upward airflow channel from the air inlet to the vapor outlet is formed above the ultrasonic atomization piece. Embodiments of the present invention can reduce E-liquid droplets in vapor, thereby preventing the E-liquid droplets from being inhaled by a user, and improving the user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Chaoxiang Huang, Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11641876
    Abstract: Disclosed are an inclined ultrasonic atomizing sheet structure, an atomizer and an electronic cigarette. The inclined ultrasonic atomizing sheet structure comprises atomization cotton and an ultrasonic atomizing sheet. The ultrasonic atomizing sheet is obliquely arranged relative to the horizontal plane, and two ends of the atomization cotton are used for connecting to tobacco tar in a tobacco tar cavity via tobacco tar guide cotton, or the two ends of the atomization cotton are directly arranged in the tobacco tar cavity. A lower surface of the atomization cotton is in contact with an atomization surface of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet. The ultrasonic atomizing sheet structure can prevent the ultrasonic atomizing sheet from being soaked in the tobacco tar and thus prevent the situation that smoke cannot be produced by atomization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20230111870
    Abstract: A method and an assembly for testing a shipping package are described. The assembly includes a scuff test sub-assembly, a belt burn test sub-assembly, and multiple conveyors positioned between to the sub-assemblies to convey a shipping package through the assembly. The scuff test sub-assembly includes an inclined plane and multiple objects which extend outward from the inclined plane. The belt burn test sub-assembly includes a plate that moves over a portion of one of the conveyors. The plate moves between a first position which obstructs movement of the shipping package but permits movement of the one of the conveyors relative to the shipping package and a second position where movement of the shipping package along the conveyor is not obstructed. At least two of the conveyors meet at a junction to change an orientation of the shipping package as the shipping package is conveyed across the junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventor: Yongquan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11622576
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, comprising a housing and a suction nozzle, the housing provided with a support. The electronic cigarette further comprises a top cover capable of covering an opening of the housing, the suction nozzle is disposed at the top of the top cover, one end of the top cover is connected to the support through a rotating shaft, a clamping rib is disposed at the bottom of the top cover, and a locking mechanism connected to the clamping rib by locking and an elastic mechanism for opening the top cover when the locking mechanism is separated from the clamping rib are also disposed in the housing; the locking mechanism comprises a key handle, a transmission and a first spring, and one end of the key handle is connected to the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Wei Huang, Hong Yu, Yuangang Dai, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou, Youlin He
  • Publication number: 20230013741
    Abstract: An ultrasonic atomizer and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. In an embodiment, the ultrasonic atomizer comprises a liquid storage assembly (1), a liquid guiding assembly (2) and an atomization assembly (3). A liquid compartment (13) is provided inside the liquid storage assembly (1). The atomization assembly (3) comprises an ultrasonic atomization sheet (33). The liquid guiding assembly (2) is a ceramic liquid guiding member (21). The ultrasonic atomization sheet (33) is vertically placed. An upper section of the ceramic liquid guiding member (21) is in communication with the liquid compartment (13). A lower section of the ceramic liquid guiding member (21) directly contacts at least one atomization surface of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (33). An atomization region (331) of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (33) is exposed under the ceramic liquid guiding member (21). These and other aspects of embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Chaoxiang Huang, Yongquan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20220395023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette set, in particular to an ultrasonic atomizer, comprising an e-liquid guide assembly. In an embodiment, the e-liquid guide assembly comprises an e-liquid guide ceramic, e-liquid guide cotton, and springs located between the e-liquid guide ceramic and the e-liquid guide cotton and abut the e-liquid guide cotton against an atomization piece. Embodiments of the present invention use a combination of an e-liquid guide ceramic and e-liquid guide cotton to guide an e-liquid. Further details are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL GO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu Liu, Kejun Zhong, Xiaoyi Guo, Xinqiang Yin, Jianhua Yi, Yongquan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20220396410
    Abstract: A shipping assembly is described. The assembly includes a shipping container, a bottom structure, and a top structure. The bottom and top structures retain objects in a spaced-apart arrangement within the shipping container. A paperboard sheet is folded into three horizontal layers to form the bottom structure. A first layer has apertures to retain the objects. A second layer is below and spaced apart from the first layer with a substantially flat surface below the first apertures. A third layer is below and spaced apart from the second layer. Another paperboard sheet is folded into two horizontal layers to form the top structure. A fourth layer has another set of apertures to retain the objects. A fifth layer is above and spaced apart from the fourth layer. The apertures are align to position the objects in the shipping container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventor: Yongquan Zhou