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Yan Zhang
Also filed as: ZHANG YAN · Zhang yan-xiang
50 granted patents·15 pending applications·318 citations·filing 2001–2025
98Inventor score
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65 records- 0194US9594256B2Thermoplastic laminate, decorative part for eyewear and process of preparation thereofOKIA OPTICAL CO LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 14, 2017·23 cites·12 claims
- 0294US6962265B1Drinking vessel with detachable, decorative handleZHANG YAN·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 8, 2005·74 cites·3 claims
- 0393US7875396B2Membrane humidifier for a fuel cellGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 25, 2011·29 cites·15 claims
- 0492US9028989B2Fuel cell system having a fluid flow distribution featureZHANG YAN·Filed 2011·Granted May 12, 2015·12 cites·20 claims
- 0591US8137853B2Membrane humidifier for a fuel cellZHANG YAN·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 20, 2012·11 cites·19 claims
- 0690US11802699B2Desktop air purifier with double-layer glass tube ultraviolet (UV) disinfection lampZHANG YAN·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 31, 2023·2 cites·1 claims
- 0790US7749632B2Flow shifting coolant during freeze start-up to promote stack durability and fast start-upGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 6, 2010·12 cites·29 claims
- 0889US7749661B2High performance, compact and low pressure drop spiral-wound fuel cell humidifier designGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 6, 2010·10 cites·21 claims
- 0988USD1040294SAir conditionerGD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO LTD·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 27, 2024·16 cites·1 claims
- 1086US10514194B2Multi-evaporator appliance having a multi-directional valve for delivering refrigerant to the evaporatorsWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 24, 2019·3 cites·10 claims
- 1186US7393602B2Method to begin coolant circulation to prevent MEA overheating during cold startGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 1, 2008·8 cites·38 claims
- 1285US8467168B2Electronic system changeable to accommodate an EHD air mover or mechanical air moverHONER KENNETH·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 18, 2013·10 cites·20 claims
- 1385US8431276B2Using an effectiveness approach to model a fuel cell membrane humidification deviceZHANG YAN·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 30, 2013·5 cites·16 claims
- 1485US7883810B2Slow purge for improved water removal, freeze durability, purge energy efficiency and voltage degradation due to shutdown/startup cyclingGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 8, 2011·6 cites·19 claims
- 1585US6838062B2Integrated fuel processor for rapid start and operational controlGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 4, 2005·24 cites·18 claims
- 1683USD1071853SCharging station for cleaning robotDREAME INNOVATION TECH SUZHOU CO LTD·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 22, 2025·9 cites·1 claims
- 1782US10907880B2Refrigerator mullion assembly with anti-condensation featuresWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 2, 2021·4 cites·6 claims
- 1879US11536508B2Refrigerator mullion assembly with anti-condensation featuresWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 27, 2022·1 cites·20 claims
- 1978USD1071414SCleaning robotDREAME INNOVATION TECH SUZHOU CO LTD·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 15, 2025·6 cites·1 claims
- 2076US9126134B2Exhaust gas separating tower and exhaust gas separating and recycling systemTIANHUA INST OF CHEMICAL MACHINERY AND AUTOMATION CO LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 8, 2015·4 cites·20 claims
- 2176US8828296B2Method of making eyeglass frame by injection moldingZHANG YAN·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 9, 2014·3 cites·32 claims
- 2273US10343217B2Nanoparticle enhancement for additive manufacturingUNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 9, 2019·1 cites·18 claims
- 2372US7753518B2Eyeglasses and eyeglass frames comprising glycol modified copolyestersOKIA OPTICAL CO LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 13, 2010·10 cites·31 claims
- 2470US9533371B2Apparatus and method for on line surface enhancement of a workpieceEL-WARDANY TAHANY IBRAHIM·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 3, 2017·2 cites·1 claims
- 2569US8411435B2Electrohydrodynamic fluid accelerator with heat transfer surfaces operable as collector electrodeJEWELL-LARSEN NELS·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 2, 2013·4 cites·20 claims
- 2668USD1063021SElectric heaterZHANG YAN·Filed 2024·Granted Feb 18, 2025·2 cites·1 claims
- 2768US7399326B2Carbon monoxide clean-up in a PEM fuel cell systemGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 15, 2008·8 cites·16 claims
- 2867US10823479B2Multi-evaporator appliance having a multi-directional valve for delivering refrigerant to the evaporatorsWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 3, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 2966US12351952B2Fully-fashioned compression ski suit knitted by four-needle bed, and knitting method of fully-fashioned compression ski suitSUZHOU RAINBOW FASHION CO LTD·Filed 2024·Granted Jul 8, 2025·0 cites·10 claims
- 3064US8051992B2Water transfer device employing a water buffer to increase water fluxGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 8, 2011·2 cites·1 claims
- 3164US2025360691A1Release film and laminateASAHI CHEMICAL IND·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3263US7442217B2Integrated fuel processor for rapid start and operational controlGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 28, 2008·4 cites·16 claims
- 3363US7276095B2Fuel processor module for hydrogen production for a fuel cell engine using pressure swing adsorptionGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 2, 2007·6 cites·52 claims
- 3461US10401644B2Thermoplastic laminate, decorative part for eyewear and process of preparation thereofOKIA OPTICAL CO LTD·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 3, 2019·0 cites·5 claims
- 3557US2008299424A1Carbon monoxide clean-up in a pem fuel cell systemGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3656US2015101490A1Dispensing Device of Capsule Coffee MachineTSANN KUEN ZHANGZHOU ENTPR CO·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3756US2015101489A1Locking Device and Capsule Coffee Machine Having the SameTSANN KUEN ZHANGZHOU ENTPR CO·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3855USD965876SHair curlerSHENZHEN BAISHIDE INNOVATION TECH CO LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 4, 2022·2 cites·1 claims
- 3955US8466624B2Electrohydrodynamic fluid accelerator device with collector electrode exhibiting curved leading edge profileJEWELL-LARSEN NELS·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 18, 2013·2 cites·21 claims
- 4053US9498082B2Self-cleaning milk foaming deviceTSANN KUEN (ZHANGZHOU) ENTPR CO LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 22, 2016·0 cites·12 claims
- 4153US9502726B2Cathode humidification unit adapting degradation factorGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 22, 2016·0 cites·20 claims
- 4251US11235392B2Monitoring material soldification byproducts during additive manufacturingUNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 1, 2022·0 cites·19 claims
- 4351US2008241608A1Method of starting up a fuel cell under conditions in which water may freezeGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4449US2011149252A1Electrohydrodynamic Air Mover PerformanceSCHWIEBERT MATTHEW KEITH·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4548US8624503B2Collector-radiator structure for an electrohydrodynamic cooling systemJEWELL-LARSEN NELS·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 7, 2014·0 cites·26 claims
- 4648US8411407B2Reversible flow electrohydrodynamic fluid acceleratorJEWELL-LARSEN NELS·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 2, 2013·0 cites·26 claims
- 4747US8277986B2Bipolar plate with microgrooves for improved water transportTRABOLD THOMAS A·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 2, 2012·0 cites·45 claims
- 4847US2014210992A1Infrared thermography with laserUNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4947US2013252116A1Model Based Approach For In-Situ WVTD Degradation Detection In Fuel Cell VehiclesZHANG YAN·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 5046US2010155025A1Collector electrodes and ion collecting surfaces for electrohydrodynamic fluid acceleratorsTESSERA INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
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