Patents by Inventor Alex W. K. Tan

Alex W. K. Tan 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).

  • Automated multi-task window assembly
    Patent number: 7180489
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying video information and out of the frame perimeter for storage when not in use. A motorized transport mechanism is coupled to the media panel for selectively and automatically moving the media panel between its storage and operational positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Libby, Rodney K. Williams, Oscar E. Pena A, Alex W. K. Tan, Anthony J. Lightfoot
  • Multi-task window
    Patent number: 7109959
    Abstract: A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display module adapted to receive a display signal from a display signal source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: James Brian Libby, Rodney Kieth Williams, Oscar E. Pena A., Alex W. K. Tan
  • Automated multi-task window assembly
    Publication number: 20040056829
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying video information and out of the frame perimeter for storage when not in use. A motorized transport mechanism is coupled to the media panel for selectively and automatically moving the media panel between its storage and operational positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: James B. Libby, Rodney K. Williams, Oscar E. Pena A., Alex W. K. Tan, Anthony J. Lightfoot
  • Fire safety window
    Publication number: 20040012951
    Abstract: A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a glazing unit located within the frame perimeter. A window illumination element is on the glazing unit and produces an illuminated visual indicator in response to an activating signal. The activating signal may come from a smoke alarm or other alarm system. The window unit may also include additional illumination elements on the window frame or above the window and a speaker that responds to the activating signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Russell John Pylkki, Tyler Leighton Moersch, Darrel Kenneth Rhea, Alex W.K. Tan, Marko Macura
  • Multi-task window
    Publication number: 20030146889
    Abstract: A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display module adapted to receive a display signal from a display signal source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: James Brian Libby, Rodney Kieth Williams, Oscar E. Pena A., Alex W.K. Tan
  • Fire safety window
    Publication number: 20030145521
    Abstract: A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. Window hardware is disposed on the window. The window hardware has a window hardware illumination element. A frame perimeter illumination element is disposed on the frame perimeter. The window hardware illumination element and frame perimeter illumination element produce an illuminated visual indicator in response to an activating signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Tyler Leighton Moersch, Darrel Kenneth Rhea, Alex W.K. Tan, Marko Macura