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Niskayuna, NY, United States of America

Li Zhang

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Robotics And Manufacturing. Top assignees: General Electric Company, Ionics, Inc., Ge Ionics, Inc.. Active years: 1996-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Li Zhang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/li-zhang-avfkixj9

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 26 

% Patents Active = 88.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 390(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Belmont, MA (US) (2007 - 2013)
  • Acton, MA (US) (1996 - 2022)
  • Niskayuna, NY (US) (2012 - 2023)
  • Clifton Park, NY (US) (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 52,395 
 
General Electric Company
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 125 
 
Ionics, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 11 
 
Ge Ionics, Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 22 
 
Ge Osmonics, Inc.
 patents
5. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Additive Manufacturing
Robotic Navigation
Sensor Data Management
Industrial Inspection
3D Scene Segmentation
Polishing Techniques
Human-Robot Collaboration
Electrodialysis Systems
Marine Riser Management
Data Compression
Machine Parameter Optimization
Dynamic Sensor Networks
26 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11829117 - Systems and methods for receiving sensor data for an operating additive manufacturing machine and adaptively compressing the sensor data based on process data which controls the operation of the machine (2023-11-28),
2. 11794303 - Systems and methods for polishing component surfaces using polishing tool mounted on motorized apparatus (2023-10-24),
3. 11657506 - Systems and methods for autonomous robot navigation (2023-05-23),
4. 11254611 - Cement production (2022-02-22),
5. 10970586 - Systems and methods of 3D scene segmentation and matching for robotic operations (2021-04-06),
6. 10957066 - Systems and methods for locating humans using dynamic field robotic-sensor network of human robot team (2021-03-23),
7. 10937150 - Systems and methods of feature correspondence analysis (2021-03-02),
8. 10775314 - Systems and method for human-assisted robotic industrial inspection (2020-09-15),
9. 10761526 - Systems and method for robotic industrial inspection system (2020-09-01),
10. 10725459 - Identifying and distributing optimal machine parameters within a fleet of additive manufacturing machines (2020-07-28),
11. 10635085 - Systems and methods for receiving sensor data for an operating additive manufacturing machine and adaptively compressing the sensor data based on process data which controls the operation of the machine (2020-04-28),
12. 10520919 - Systems and methods for receiving sensor data for an operating additive manufacturing machine and mapping the sensor data with process data which controls the operation of the machine (2019-12-31),
13. 10254754 - Systems and methods for receiving sensor data for an operating manufacturing machine and producing an alert during manufacture of a part (2019-04-09),
14. 10168253 - Marine riser management system including subsea acoustic monitoring platform and an associated method (2019-01-01),
15. 9998566 - Intelligent gateway with a common data format (2018-06-12),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Li Zhang in Additive Manufacturing and Polishing Systems

Introduction

Li Zhang, a prolific inventor based in Niskayuna, NY, holds an impressive portfolio of 26 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing technologies in additive manufacturing and surface polishing systems. Through his inventive endeavors, Zhang continues to make significant contributions to these fields.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Zhang has developed systems and methods for receiving sensor data for operating additive manufacturing machines and adaptively compressing the sensor data based on process data. This method involves determining sensor data values at working tool positions, assessing tool control magnitudes, and calculating the magnitude differential relative to these positions. An innovative aspect of this method is its ability to compress the magnitude differential data based on scoring data, enabling more efficient data management and processing.

Another notable patent focuses on polishing component surfaces using a motorized apparatus. The system features a motorized body with a drive system and an arm that supports a polishing tool. This design allows precise control over the tool's positioning to achieve optimal polishing while maintaining a defined distance to prevent vibrations, ensuring superior surface finish quality.

Career Highlights

Li Zhang's career includes notable roles at well-respected companies, including General Electric Company and Ionics, Inc. His expertise and innovative approach have significantly influenced the development of advanced manufacturing processes and systems in these organizations.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Zhang has collaborated with talented individuals such as Keith James Sims and Huan Tan. These collaborations have fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise, contributing to the success of multiple projects and patents.

Conclusion

Li Zhang stands as a prominent figure in the fields of additive manufacturing and polishing technologies. With 26 patents to his name and a career dedicated to innovation, his contributions continue to inspire advancements in these critical areas of engineering and technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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