This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Sharkninja Operating LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Zi Chan and Vacuum-Cleaner Proximity Detection
Introduction
Zi Chan is an inventor based in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and is associated with SharkNinja Operating LLC. His patent work addresses vacuum-cleaner performance and sensing near walls and other objects.
Latest Patents
The supplied information lists one patent for Zi Chan: “System and Method for Detecting Walls or Objects Within a Specific Proximity of a Vacuum Floor Nozzle.” The invention describes a vacuum cleaner with a suction motor, edge-detection sensors, a headlight assembly, light sensors, and a controller. The controller uses sensor input to determine whether the cleaner is near a vertical surface and, when it is, increases suction power to a predetermined level. It also measures ambient light and adjusts the headlight intensity accordingly. The supplied data reports 1 patent.
Career Highlights
Chan’s listed patent combines proximity detection, suction control, and adaptive lighting in a vacuum-cleaner system. The work is associated with SharkNinja Operating LLC.
Collaborations
The supplied information names Baoquan Yang and Jianshu Sun as Chan’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborations.
Conclusion
Zi Chan’s listed invention focuses on helping a vacuum cleaner respond to nearby surfaces and changing light conditions through coordinated sensing and control.
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