Patents by Inventor Chien-Ping Lien

Chien-Ping Lien 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).

  • Publication number: 20090167018
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a female unit and a male unit which is removably connected with the female unit. A valve unit is located in the female unit and includes a core with two flexible disks on two ends thereof. A flange extends radially outward from a lower end of the core and is rested on a support frame in the female unit. The core extends through a through hole in a lower end of sleeve in the female unit. A plurality of paths are defined through the lower end of the sleeve so that by shifting the core to let either of two flexible disks to seal the paths in one direction, the direction of fluid flow can be controlled. The movement of the core is made by moving the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: TAIWAN VERTEX PRODUCTION CORP.
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20070215221
    Abstract: A valve assembly for liquid containers includes a base fixed on the water bottle and a connector unit which is connected to the base by a locking member. Each of the base and the connector unit includes a valve piece which is biased by a spring to seal the base and the connector unit respectively. When the connector unit is connected to the base, the two valve pieces push against to each other to compress the two respective springs so as to release the sealing status of both of the base and the connector unit. The connector unit includes a connection portion and a hose can be connected to the connection portion. The user can have the water in the bottle via the hose while the connection portion can be rotated 360 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: TAIWAN VERTEX PRODUCTION CORP.
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Patent number: 7261325
    Abstract: A hose includes a main passage defined longitudinally therethrough and a plurality of auxiliary passages are longitudinally defined in an inner periphery of the main passage and communicate with the main passage. At least one of the auxiliary passages is maintained in function when the hose is compressed or twisted. The hose is connected with a connector assembly which includes a tapered insertion with ridges extending radialy therefrom which are engaged with the auxiliary passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Chien Ping Lien
  • Patent number: 7261125
    Abstract: A valve assembly for liquid containers includes a base fixed on the water bottle and a connector unit which is connected to the base by a locking member. Each of the base and the connector unit includes a valve piece which is biased by a spring to seal the base and the connector unit respectively. When the connector unit is connected to the base, the two valve pieces push against to each other to compress the two respective springs so as to release the sealing status of both of the base and the connector unit. The connector unit includes a connection portion and a hose can be connected to the connection portion. The user can have the water in the bottle via the hose while the connection portion can be rotated 360 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Taiwan Vertex Production Corp.
    Inventor: Chien Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20070169582
    Abstract: A quick-release hanging-plate latch structure for an article bag or basket on a bicycle handle bar includes primarily an article bag or basket, an assembling plate, a hanging plate, and a latch seat. The assembling plate can be fixed with the article bag or basket by latching the hanging plate to the assembling plate, so as to facilitate a firm assembling with the latch seat on the bicycle handle bar or disassembling by pressing down a push button, thereby being provided with a quick-release function and facilitating carrying the article bag or basket on the bicycle for going out for shopping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Chien-Ping Lien, Kuo-Ping Ho
  • Patent number: 7225956
    Abstract: A rubber locking device for a bicycle seat bag is composed of a rubber strip which is fastened to the top of the seat bag by a clamp board, two hook bases correspondingly provided at two sides of the seat bag for fastening to the two ends of the rubber strip. The rubber strip is provided with pluralities of locking holes so that when the rubber strip goes through above the shafts under the bicycle seat, the two ends of the rubber strip are extensively pulled and the most appropriate locking holes can be fastened to the hook bases at the two sides of the seat bag to efficiently bind with the shafts under the seat and to obtain a preferred shock-absorbing function. A U fastener base provided at the front of the seat bag is composed of a U frame and a resilient rubber ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventors: Chien-Ping Lien, Kuo-Ping Ho
  • Publication number: 20070068986
    Abstract: A T locking set for a bicycle seat bag is provided with a T rack and a clamping plate integrally formed therewith. The clamping plate is disposed on the top of the seat bag, while a pressing plate is correspondingly provided inside the seat bag, such that a bolts can go through the pressing plate and fastened to the clamping board, and that the T rack can be combined on the top of the seat bag. Two bars are extended from the respective ends of the T rack, whereas a clamping groove is formed between the respective bars and the clamping plate for clamping the two posts under the seat. A Velcro® or a U locking base is provided at the front end of the seat bag for firmly fastening the seat bag under the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Chien-Ping Lien, Kuo-Ping Ho
  • Patent number: 7083063
    Abstract: A handled cover for water bag comprises a cover, a locking element and a connecter. The locking element is provided on the water bag for coupling with the cover. A handle integrally formed with a buckle ring is mounted on the locking element. Engagement clamps are correspondingly provided on the sides of the buckle ring, while a handle bar of special figure is provided on a side of the buckle ring. A hole is provided on the center of the handle bar. The connecter is connected to the outside of the cover, and provided with a strip in the form of a blunt-headed hook extruding from the rim. By way of having the strip passing through the locking hole on the handle, after the cover is released from the locking element, the cover would not depart from the handle via the connection of the strip on the connecter. And the handle may be freely dismounted and changed the position for resemblance, such that a user may carry the water bag to ease filling water or movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20060138185
    Abstract: A single-piece instantly detachable locking device for a bicycle carrier is composed of a base board, and a mobile hook installed at the base board. The top surface of base board is fastened to the bottom surface of the loaded piece, such as a traveling bag, basket or box, via screws or nails, while the bottom surface of the base board leans against the top surface of the bicycle carrier. More than one fixed hook are downwardly provided at one side of the base board, whereas a mobile hook is provided at the other side, such that the aforesaid hooks can be combined to the two sides of the bicycle carrier and locked to the bottom side thereof. Accordingly, the locking device can allow a loaded piece be easily fastened to the bicycle carrier, and can be instantly detached when it is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Chien-Ping Lien, Kuo-Ping Ho
  • Publication number: 20060049372
    Abstract: A water storage bladder includes a bladder and a valve assembly is connected to a bottom end of the bladder. The valve assembly includes a tubular member which is fixed to the bladder and has a threaded inner periphery which is threadedly connected with a connector. The connector has a fitting end extending therefrom so as to be connected with a hose. When the hose is removed from the connector, a cap is threadedly connected to the tubular member to seal the valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20060043132
    Abstract: A rubber locking device for a bicycle seat bag is composed of a rubber strip which is fastened to the top of the seat bag by a clamp board, two hook bases correspondingly provided at two sides of the seat bag for fastening to the two ends of the rubber strip. The rubber strip is provided with pluralities of locking holes so that when the rubber strip goes through above the shafts under the bicycle seat, the two ends of the rubber strip are extensively pulled and the most appropriate locking holes can be fastened to the hook bases at the two sides of the seat bag to efficiently bind with the shafts under the seat and to obtain a preferred shock-absorbing finction. A U fastener base provided at the front of the seat bag is composed of a U frame and a resilient rubber ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Chien-Ping Lien, Kuo-Ping Ho
  • Publication number: 20060038042
    Abstract: A hose includes a main passage defined longitudinally therethrough and a plurality of auxiliary passages are longitudinally defined in an inner periphery of the main passage and communicate with the main passage. At least one of the auxiliary passages is maintained in function when the hose is compressed or twisted. The hose is connected with a connector assembly which includes a tapered insertion with ridges extending radialy therefrom which are engaged with the auxiliary passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Patent number: 6994269
    Abstract: A water supply device includes a pipe connected between a water reservoir and a connector which has an opening defined through a wall thereof. A mouth mount has a first end connected to a valve which is rotatably inserted in the connector. The valve includes a hole defined in a wall thereof and the hole can be adjusted to communicate with the opening by rotating the mouth mount. A slit is defined through a second end of the mouth mount so that the user may deform the slit into a hole to suck water from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Taiwan Vertex Production Corp.
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20050263610
    Abstract: A water supply device includes a pipe connected between a water reservoir and a connector which has an opening defined through a wall thereof. A mouth mount has a first end connected to a valve which is rotatably inserted in the connector. The valve includes a hole defined in a wall thereof and the hole can be adjusted to communicate with the opening by rotating the mouth mount. A slit is defined through a second end of the mouth mount so that the user may deform the slit into a hole to suck water from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: TAIWAN VERTEX PRODUCTION CORP.
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20040217117
    Abstract: A cover for the great water outlet of a water bag comprises a cover, a locking element and a connecting strip. The locking element is provided on the water outlet of a water bag for coupling with the cover. The locking element is in the form of a cylinder and is provided with a hole on the lower cylinder wall for the connecting strip to pass through. An extender is provided on the cylinder above the hole. The upper cylinder wall is provided with threads with a peripheral groove provided below. By way of the coupling of a handle buckle ring and the peripheral groove, the coupling of the locking element to the threaded inner wall of the cover rim, and the fastening of the connecting strip to the cover bottom, the cover would not fall off when being released from the locking element since it is linked by the connecting strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20040211778
    Abstract: A handled cover for water bag comprises a cover, a locking element and a connecter. The locking element is provided on the water bag for coupling with the cover. A handle integrally formed with a buckle ring is mounted on the locking element. Engagement clamps are correspondingly provided on the sides of the buckle ring, while a handle bar of special figure is provided on a side of the buckle ring. A hole is provided on the center of the handle bar. The connecter is connected to the outside of the cover, and provided with a strip in the form of a blunt-headed hook extruding from the rill By way of having the strip passing through the locking hole on the handle, after the cover is released from the locking element, the cover would not depart from the handle via the connection of the strip on the connecter. And the handle may be freely dismounted and changed the position for resemblance, such that a user may carry the water bag to ease filling water or movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20040052073
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes a body having a battery received therein and an end cap assembly including a magnetic member is connected to a first end of the body. Two slots are defined through a second end of the body and two terminal plates are connected to an inside of the second end of the body. A gap is defined between the two terminal plates. A handle has an engaging portion which is pivotably connected to the second end of the body and two insertions extend through the two slots. One of the two insertions is located below the two terminal plates. A light bulb assembly is pivotably connected to the engaging portion of the handle. The two terminal plates are pushed to contact with other by the insertion when the handle is pivoted and the contact of the two terminal plates form a circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Chang, Tung-Feng Wu, Chien-Ping Lien
  • Patent number: 6644854
    Abstract: A water bag is provided having a water outlet tube at the bottom side, a mouth at the top side, transverse locating ribs and transverse locating grooves symmetrically disposed in inner sidewalls of two opposite bag body panels of the mouth and adapted for sealing the mouth, and a strip and hook material and a strip of loop material provided at the outer sidewalls of the bag body panels at two sides for fastening to each other to hold the mouth in a closed rolled up status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
  • Patent number: 6641468
    Abstract: A slurry distributor having a base section, a main body section, a distributing structure (sidewall section) and a connecting structure. The main body section is above the base section and the distributing structure is above the main body section. The distributing structure accommodates one or more types of slurry, mixes up the different slurry types and channels out the well-mixed slurry. The distributing structure also has a plurality of holes close to the main body section. The connecting structure is inside the base section for engaging with a chemical-mechanical polishing installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Promos Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Chien-Ping Lien, Ching-Feng Tsai
  • Patent number: D505540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien