Patents by Inventor Brandon Ming-Yung Chi

Brandon Ming-Yung Chi 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).

  • Patent number: 7325442
    Abstract: A leak testing device to be positioned adjacent one or more conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therein and including first and second end portions for cooperating with an end portion of a conduit. The body includes an opening between the first and second end portions. A sealing door or a test door is selectively positioned in the opening. A diaphragm member including a through hole is provided to be positioned within the body. A valve is operably connected to the diaphragm member for selectively opening or closing the through hole to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid therethrough. A window for viewing the interior of the body for troubleshooting, diagnosis, etc., may optionally be provided. The opening in the body receives the diaphragm member and the test door when leak-testing a conduit, or the sealing door when connecting one or more conduits in a fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Pampinella, Brandon Ming-Yung Chi
  • Publication number: 20040134260
    Abstract: A leak testing device to be positioned between two adjacent conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therethrough and including first and second end portions for cooperating with the respective end portions of two adjacent conduits. The body includes an opening between the first and second end portions. A sealing door is provided to be positioned in the opening. A diaphragm member including a through hole is provided to be positioned within the body. A valve is operably connected to the diaphragm member for selectively opening or closing the through hole to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. The opening in the body receives the diaphragm member when leak-testing a conduit, or the sealing door when connecting the two conduits in a fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Pampinella, Brandon Ming-Yung Chi
  • Patent number: D574067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Pampinella, Brandon Ming-Yung Chi