Patents by Inventor Yu-Quan Wang

Yu-Quan Wang 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).

  • HEATING PAD
    Publication number: 20130284718
    Abstract: A heating pad includes a heating element, a number of first electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes. The heating element includes a flexible substrate and a carbon nanotube layer fixed on the flexible substrate. The heating element has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is cut into a number of first strip structures. The second end is cut into a number of second strip structures. Each of the first electrodes clamps one of the first strip structures and is electrically connected with the first strip structure. Each of the second electrodes clamps one of the second strip structures and is electrically connected with the second strip structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: CHEN FENG, XUE-WEI GUO, LI QIAN, YU-QUAN WANG
  • METHOD FOR MAKING HEATER
    Publication number: 20130284345
    Abstract: A method for making a heater is provided. A support and a flexible substrate are provided. The flexible substrate is stretched along a first direction and is fixed on a surface of the support. A carbon nanotube film is drawn from a carbon nanotube array. One end of the carbon nanotube film is attached on the flexible substrate. The carbon nanotube film is wrapped around the support by whirling the support to form a carbon nanotube layer. The flexible substrate is separated from the support and shrinks along the first direction. The carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned in the first direction. A plurality of electrodes are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: CHEN FENG, XUE-WEI GUO, LI QIAN, YU-QUAN WANG
  • Thermoacoustic device
    Patent number: 8553912
    Abstract: A thermoacoustic device includes a sound wave generator, a signal element and a support element. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The signal element is configured to transmit a signal. The carbon nanotube structure is configured to receive the signal and generate a sound wave. The support element includes a metal substrate and an insulating layer located on the metal substrate. The insulating layer is sandwiched between the metal substrate and the sound wave generator. The thermoacoustic device further includes two electrodes electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing FUNATE Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Quan Wang, Li Qian, Chen Feng, Liang Liu
  • Method for manufacturing transmission electron microscope micro-grid
    Patent number: 8551392
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a transmission electron microscope (TEM) micro-grid is provided. A sheet of carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes is first provided. Some carbon nanotubes are removed from selected portions of the sheet of carbon nanotube structure to form a plurality of electron transmission portions. Each of the electron transmission portions includes a hole defined in the sheet of carbon nanotube structure and a plurality of residual carbon nanotubes in the hole. The sheet of carbon nanotube structure having the electron transmission portions is cut into pieces to form the TEM micro-grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing FUNATE Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li Qian, Li Fan, Liang Liu, Chen Feng, Yu-Quan Wang
  • Digital sound projector
    Patent number: 8538047
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a digital sound projector including a first flat speaker, a second flat speaker, a connecting device and a signal input device. The connecting device pivotally connects the first flat speaker and the second flat speaker to form an angle between a surface of the first flat speaker and a surface of the second flat speaker. The angle is larger than 0 degrees and smaller than 180 degrees. The signal input device inputs electrical signals to each of the first and the second flat speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing FUNATE Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li Qian, Yu-Quan Wang
  • Display device and touch panel
    Patent number: 8519976
    Abstract: A display device includes a touch panel. The touch panel includes at least one transparent conductive layer. The at least one transparent conductive layer is a carbon nanotube layer including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and the plurality of carbon nanotubes are substantially arranged along the same axis, and the density of the carbon nanotube layer is not constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing FUNATE Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen Feng, Li Qian, Yu-Quan Wang, Liang Liu
  • PACEMAKERS AND PACEMAKER ELECTRODES
    Publication number: 20130158644
    Abstract: A pacemaker is provided. The pacemaker includes an electrode line having a lead and an electrode. The electrode includes a carbon nanotube composite structure having a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structure located in the matrix. A first end of each carbon nanotube structure protrudes out of a first surface of the matrix for stimulating the human tissue, and a second end of each carbon nanotube structure protrudes out of a second surface of the matrix to electrically connect to the lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Li Qian, Yu-Quan Wang, Liang Liu, Li Fan, Wen-Mei Zhao, Chen Feng
  • PACEMAKERS AND PACEMAKER ELECTRODES
    Publication number: 20130158643
    Abstract: A pacemaker includes an electrode line having a lead and an electrode. The electrode includes a carbon nanotube composite structure having a matrix and a carbon nanotube structure located in the matrix. The matrix comprises a first surface and a second surface substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The carbon nanotube structure includes a first end electrically connect to the lead. The carbon nanotube structure is substantially parallel to the second surface of the matrix. A distance between the carbon nanotube structure and the second surface of the matrix is less than 10 micrometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Yu-Quan Wang, Li Fan, Wen-Mei Zhao, Li Qian, Chen Feng, Liang Liu
  • METHOD FOR MAKING HEATERS
    Publication number: 20130146214
    Abstract: A method for making a heater is related. A rotator having an axis and a flexible substrate with a plurality of electrodes located on a surface of the flexible substrate are provided. The flexible substrate is fixed on a surface of the rotator and a carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array is adhered on the surface of the flexible substrate. The rotator is rotated about the axis to wrap the carbon nanotube film on the surface of the flexible substrate to form a carbon nanotube layer. The flexible substrate and the carbon nanotube layer are cut along a direction to form the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: BEIJING FUNATE INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LI QIAN, YU-QUAN WANG, CHEN FENG, LIANG LIU
  • METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20130146215
    Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube film structure is related. A rotator having an axis and a rotating surface is provided. A carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array is adhered on the rotating surface of the rotator. The rotator is rotated about the axis to wrap the carbon nanotube film on the rotating surface of the rotator to form a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is cut along a direction to form the carbon nanotube film structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Beijing FUNATE Innovation Technology Co., LTD.
    Inventors: LIANG LIU, LI QIAN, YU-QUAN WANG, CHEN FENG
  • Lead wire and pacemaker using the same
    Patent number: 8463379
    Abstract: A lead wire and a pacemaker using the lead wire are disclosed. The lead wire, comprising: a lead body and a lead electrode at an end of the lead body, the lead electrode being electrically connected with the lead body, the lead electrode comprising a carbon nanotube structure, the carbon nanotube structure comprising at least one carbon nanotube film, the carbon nanotube structure having an electrode tip away from the lead body, and the electrode tip being in linear contact with an organ, wherein the electrode tip functions as a stimulating electrode, the at least one carbon nanotube film acts as a sensing electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li Fan, Wen-Mei Zhao, Chen Feng, Li Qian, Yu-Quan Wang, Liang Liu
  • CARBON NANOTUBE FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130115439
    Abstract: A carbon nanotube film includes a first end and a second end. The second end is opposite to the first end. The carbon nanotube film includes a number of carbon nanotube wires and at least one first carbon nanotube film connected adjacent carbon nanotube wires of the number of carbon nanotube wires. The carbon nanotube wires fan out from the first end to the second end such that a distance between the adjacent carbon nanotube wires gradually increases from the first end to the second end. The carbon nanotube film defines an open angle. A method for making the above-mentioned carbon nanotube film is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: BEIJING FUNATE INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-QUAN WANG, CHEN FENG, LIANG LIU, LI QIAN
  • Method for making carbon nanotube film
    Patent number: 8435374
    Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes fabricating a carbon nanotube array grown on a substrate. A drawing tool and a supporting member, having a surface carrying static charges, are provided. The static charges of the surface of the supporting member are neutralized. A plurality of carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube array is contacted and chosen by the drawing tool. The drawing tool is then moved along a direction away from the carbon nanotube array, thereby pulling out a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film is adhered the surface of the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing FUNATE Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen Feng, Li Qian, Yu-Quan Wang, Liang Liu
  • ELECTRODE LEAD OF PACEMAKER AND PACEMAKER
    Publication number: 20130110212
    Abstract: An electrode lead of a pacemaker includes a lead wire. The lead wire includes at least one sub-lead wire and an electrode head electrically connected with the lead wire. The sub-lead wire includes a core wire structure and a carbon nanotube composite structure wound around the core wire structure. The pacemaker includes a pulse generator and the electrode lead electrically connected to the pulse generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Tsinghua University
    Inventors: CHEN FENG, LI QIAN, YU-QUAN WANG, LIANG LIU, WEN-MEI ZHAO, LI FAN
  • METHOD FOR MAKING PACEMAKER ELECTRODE LEAD
    Publication number: 20130104396
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making a pacemaker electrode lead. In the method, the conductive wire structure and the carbon nanotube structure are provided. A conductive material is combined with the carbon nanotube structure to form a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure is covered on surface of the conductive wire structure to form a conductive wire composite structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: LI FAN, WEN-MEI ZHAO, LIANG LIU, YU-QUAN WANG, LI QIAN, CHEN FENG
  • ELECTRODE LEAD AND PACEMAKER USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130110216
    Abstract: An electrode lead of a pacemaker includes a metal conductive core and a carbon nanotube film. The metal conductive core defines an extending direction. The carbon nanotube film wraps around the metal conductive core. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes extending substantially along the extending direction of the metal conductive core. A bared part is defined at one end of the electrode lead. A pacemaker using the above mentioned electrode lead is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: YU-QUAN WANG, LI QIAN, LIANG LIU, CHEN FENG, LI FAN, WEN-MEI ZHAO
  • ELECTRODE LEAD OF PACEMAKER AND PACEMAKER USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130110215
    Abstract: An electrode lead of a pacemaker includes at least one lead wire. The at least one lead wire includes at least one conductive core, a first insulating layer coated on an outer surface of the at least one conductive core, at least one carbon nanotube yarn spirally wound on an outer surface of the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer coated on the surface of the at least one carbon nanotube yarn. One end of the at least one conductive core protrudes from the first insulating layer to form a naked portion. The at least one carbon nanotube yarn includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined end to end by van der Waals attractive forces. A pacemaker includes a pulse generator and the electrode lead electrically connected with the pulse generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: LI FAN, LIANG LIU, CHEN FENG, LI QIAN, YU-QUAN WANG, WEN-MEI ZHAO
  • PACEMAKERS AND PACEMAKER LEADS
    Publication number: 20130109905
    Abstract: A pacemaker is provided. The pacemaker includes a pulse generator and an electrode line connecting with the pulse generator. The electrode line includes at least one conductor. The at least one conductor includes at least one carbon nanotube wire having a plurality of radioactive particles therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: LI QIAN, CHEN FENG, WEN-MEI ZHAO, LI FAN, YU-QUAN WANG, LIANG LIU
  • ELECTRODE LEAD AND PACEMAKER USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130110217
    Abstract: An electrode lead of a pacemaker includes a metal conductive core, a carbon nanotube film, and an insulator. The metal conductive core defines an extending direction. The carbon nanotube film at lest partially surrounds the metal conductive core and is electrically insulated from the metal conductive core. The insulator is located between the metal conductive core and the carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially extending along the extending direction of the metal conductive core. A bared part is defined at one end of the electrode lead. A pacemaker using the above mentioned electrode lead is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: LIANG LIU, LI FAN, WEN-MEI ZHAO, CHEN FENG, YU-QUAN WANG, LI QIAN
  • PACEMAKERS AND PACEMAKER LEADS
    Publication number: 20130110213
    Abstract: A pacemaker is provided. The pacemaker includes a pulse generator and an electrode line connecting with the pulse generator. The electrode line includes a conductor, an insulation layer and a shielding layer. The insulation layer is located on an outer surface of the conductor. The shielding layer is located on an outer surface of the first insulation layer. The shielding layer is a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of radioactive particles therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: CHEN FENG, LI QIAN, LI FAN, WEN-MEI ZHAO, LIANG LIU, YU-QUAN WANG