Patents by Inventor Chao-shun Ko

Chao-shun Ko 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: 9482027
    Abstract: A shelter includes a number of vertical support legs, and a mounting member coupled to vertical support legs. A collapsible truss section interconnects the vertical support legs to support a canopy. At least one buckle mechanism comprising a first releasably engageable body and a second releasably engageable body. The first releasably engageable body is attached to the collapsible truss section and is configured to receive the second releasably engageable body attached to the canopy thereby coupling the canopy to the collapsible truss section. Additional examples include a cable that spans between an adjacent pair of vertical support legs around a periphery of the shelter. The cable is seated within the channel of the mounting member. At least one curtain coupled to the cable by a releasably engageable fastener. The fastener is slidable along the cable to facilitate movement of the curtain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Go Papa, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Publication number: 20160186457
    Abstract: A shelter includes a number of vertical support legs, and a mounting member coupled to vertical support legs. A collapsible truss section interconnects the vertical support legs to support a canopy. At least one buckle mechanism comprising a first releasably engageable body and a second releasably engageable body. The first releasably engageable body is attached to the collapsible truss section and is configured to receive the second releasably engageable body attached to the canopy thereby coupling the canopy to the collapsible truss section. Additional examples include a cable that spans between an adjacent pair of vertical support legs around a periphery of the shelter. The cable is seated within the channel of the mounting member. At least one curtain coupled to the cable by a releasably engageable fastener. The fastener is slidable along the cable to facilitate movement of the curtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Patent number: 9234366
    Abstract: A shelter includes a number of vertical support legs, and a mounting member coupled to vertical support legs. A collapsible truss section interconnects the vertical support legs to support a canopy. At least one buckle mechanism comprising a first releasably engageable body and a second releasably engageable body. The first releasably engageable body is attached to the collapsible truss section and is configured to receive the second releasably engageable body attached to the canopy thereby coupling the canopy to the collapsible truss section. Additional examples include a cable that spans between an adjacent pair of vertical support legs around a periphery of the shelter. The cable is seated within the channel of the mounting member. At least one curtain coupled to the cable by a releasably engageable fastener. The fastener is slidable along the cable to facilitate movement of the curtain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Go Papa, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Publication number: 20140116488
    Abstract: A shelter includes a number of vertical support legs, and a mounting member coupled to vertical support legs. A collapsible truss section interconnects the vertical support legs to support a canopy. At least one buckle mechanism comprising a first releasably engageable body and a second releasably engageable body. The first releasably engageable body is attached to the collapsible truss section and is configured to receive the second releasably engageable body attached to the canopy thereby coupling the canopy to the collapsible truss section. Additional examples include a cable that spans between an adjacent pair of vertical support legs around a periphery of the shelter. The cable is seated within the channel of the mounting member. At least one curtain coupled to the cable by a releasably engageable fastener. The fastener is slidable along the cable to facilitate movement of the curtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: GO PAPA, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Patent number: 7779851
    Abstract: An elongated structural support member for truss sections of collapsible shelters having a cellular core structure including internal dovetailed wall portions and an internal medial wall portion joined at opposite ends to the dovetailed wall portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Patent number: 7637276
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter of the type having a canopy and a frame, the frame having mounting members with a stabilizer reduced friction pivot shafts and an adjustable locking member having a spring providing for easy adjustment of the height and breadth of the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Go Papa, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Publication number: 20080289675
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter of the type having a canopy and a frame, the frame having mounting members with a stabilizer reduced friction pivot shafts and an adjustable locking member having a spring providing for easy adjustment of the height and breadth of the canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Go Papa, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Patent number: 7409963
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter of the type having a canopy and a frame, the frame having mounting members with a stabilizer, reduced friction pivot shafts and an adjustable locking member having a spring providing for easy adjustment of the height and breadth of the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Go Papa, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Patent number: 7367348
    Abstract: A collapsible tent structure includes a side frame and a top frame. The side frame comprises posts. Each post comprises an upper end and an upper section. The top frame comprises a top connector and top rods. Each top rod comprises an outer end and an inner end. The inner end of the top rod is pivotally connected to the top connector. Each top rod comprises two struts, a sliding bracket, a fixed bracket and a sliding socket. Each strut comprises an upper end and a lower end. The fixed bracket is secured to the upper section of the post. The sliding bracket is inserted onto the upper section of the post. The sliding socket is secured to the upper end of the post. The upper ends of the struts are pivotally connected to the top rod near the outer end of the top rod, while the lower ends of the struts are pivotally connected to the sliding bracket and the fixed bracket, respectively. The outer end of the top end is connected to the sliding socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Ming-Liang Tsai
    Inventors: Ming-liang Tsai, Chao-shun Ko
  • Publication number: 20070221262
    Abstract: A collapsible tent structure includes a side frame and a top frame. The side frame comprises posts. Each post comprises an upper end and an upper section. The top frame comprises a top connector and top rods. Each top rod comprises an outer end and an inner end. The inner end of the top rod is pivotally connected to the top connector. Each top rod comprises two struts, a sliding bracket, a fixed bracket and a sliding socket. Each strut comprises an upper end and a lower end. The fixed bracket is secured to the upper section of the post. The sliding bracket is inserted onto the upper section of the post. The sliding socket is secured to the upper end of the post. The upper ends of the struts are pivotally connected to the top rod near the outer end of the top rod, while the lower ends of the struts are pivotally connected to the sliding bracket and the fixed bracket, respectively. The outer end of the top end is connected to the sliding socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Ming-liang Tsai, Chao-shun Ko
  • Publication number: 20060130887
    Abstract: An elongated structural support member for truss sections of collapsible shelters having a cellular core structure including internal dovetailed wall portions and an internal medial wall portion joined at opposite ends to the dovetailed wall portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko
  • Publication number: 20060096631
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter of the type having a canopy and a frame, the frame having mounting members with a stabilizer, reduced friction pivot shafts and an adjustable locking member having a spring providing for easy adjustment of the height and breadth of the canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Mallookis, Chao-Shun Ko