Patents by Inventor Chih-Cheng Shiue

Chih-Cheng Shiue 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: 7165545
    Abstract: A splash protector mounted at top of snorkel is disclosed and includes a tube-shaped adapter unit secured to the snorkel and including a passage; a float unit pivotably secured to the adapter unit and including a projected lever and two upper engagement members (e.g., tabs) at two sides of the lever; a closure unit pivotably secured to the adapter unit and including two mating engagement members (e.g., indents) at both sides, and a closure member adapted to close the passage when the lever pivots upward; and a splash guard secured to the adapter unit for receiving both the float and closure units and including windows for fluid communication. The engagement members are adapted to lockingly engage with the mating engagement members for stopping the closure unit from further pivoting upward and thus preventing the passage from being closed by the closure member undesirably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20060272635
    Abstract: A mask strap retaining clip releasably secured a breathing tube of snorkel to a diver's mask strap. The retaining clip comprises a clip unit with the diver's mask strap passed through and a ring unit put on the breathing tube. The ring unit comprises a mushroomlike projection extended from its peripheral surface. The projection comprises a neck having a width and a length longer than the width. The clip unit comprises large and small holes. The neck can move from the large hole to the small hole when a lengthwise direction the breathing tube is aligned with a channel between the holes such that the breathing tube can be disposed in an operating position by subsequently turning itself. The clip unit has a tab and the ring unit has a dent for lockingly engaging the tab when the neck is disposed in the small hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 7134148
    Abstract: A compact, waterproof swim mask having a unitary skirt, a frame, and a clinging device. The unitary skirt has two lenses for covering the eyes and/or the nose of a user, a flexible frame including two eye-shaped frame elements being capable of communicating with each other. Each frame element is bendable to slightly enlarge when an upper portion is pulled away from a lower portion so that the two frame elements communicate through a gap of a separable intermediate portion for mounting the skirt. The frame also has two endpieces for coupling a rear headband therebetween. The clinging device is secured to the separable intermediate portion of the frame by snapping for fastening the whole swim mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: QBAS Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20060242753
    Abstract: Provided is a swim mask having a member to cover at least the nose. The swim mask further comprises a peripheral skirt formed of elastomeric material. A portion of the skirt between the lenses is thus flexible such that a person wears the swim mask will feel comfort on a portion on top of the nose and between the eyes by buffering pressing of the portion of the skirt between the lenses thereon. The invention can eliminate the discomfort caused by pressing a hard member on the portion on top of the nose and between the eyes. Moreover, the invention can decrease a distance between the lens and the eye so as to increase view of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 7100215
    Abstract: A pair of goggles having a main frame including two fitting members, two lenses fitted in the main frame, two hollow side guards, and a band secured to the side guards. Each of the two fitting members being separable at a line extended from an inner edge of a lens opening in the main frame to an outer edge of the main frame and having two latches extending rearwardly from the two fitting members. Inserting the latch into the side guard will fasten the main frame and the side guard together. Pressing and pulling the latch out of the side guard will disengage the main frame from the side guard. Pulling both latches away from each other will separate each of the two fitting members allowing the lens to be changed. Another embodiment includes a flexible second frame. The lenses are fitted in both the flexible second frame and the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20060180145
    Abstract: Provided is a snorkel having a whistler. In one embodiment, the whistler is mounted on a breathing tube. A swimmer wearing the snorkel may seize the whistler by the mouth prior to making a clear, shrill sound by activating the whistler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20060107446
    Abstract: A compact, waterproof swim mask having a unitary skirt, a frame, and a clinging device. The unitary skirt has two lenses for covering the eyes and/or the nose of a user, a flexible frame including two eye-shaped frame elements being capable of communicating with each other. Each frame element is bendable to slightly enlarge when an upper portion is pulled away from a lower portion so that the two frame elements communicate through a gap of a separable intermediate portion for mounting the skirt. The frame also has two endpieces for coupling a rear headband therebetween. The clinging device is secured to the separable intermediate portion of the frame by snapping for fastening the whole swim mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20060048289
    Abstract: A pair of goggles having a main frame including two fitting members, two lenses fitted in the main frame, two hollow side guards, and a band secured to the side guards. Each of the two fitting members being separable at a line extended from an inner edge of a lens opening in the main frame to an outer edge of the main frame and having two latches extending rearwardly from the two fitting members. Inserting the latch into the side guard will fasten the main frame and the side guard together. Pressing and pulling the latch out of the side guard will disengage the main frame from the side guard. Pulling both latches away from each other will separate each of the two fitting members allowing the lens to be changed. Another embodiment includes a flexible second frame. The lenses are fitted in both the flexible second frame and the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20060032027
    Abstract: A constriction assembly that have regulator on two ends of head bands and it includes a casing seat, a regulator and a pad. By pressing the protruding buttons of the regulator to displace the support arms formed on both sides of the buttons and then drive respectively a turning body disengaging the chuck groves from the projection pieces of the band, the band can reach loosen state, in contrary the band can be constricted by pull the ends of the band while the protruding button free of pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 6994085
    Abstract: A splash prevention device, mounted on top of the breathing tube of a snorkel, including a housing having an oblique opening in communication with the breathing tube, a U-shaped pivotal member pivotally mounted on the housing, a float member pivotally located on two ends of a cross member of the pivotal member and including a top stop, a pivotal cover pivotally located on the cross member and including a tab and a projection at both ends, and a mask partially enclosed the housing and mounted thereon. The float member and the pivotal member pivot about the housing and the pivotal cover pivots about the cross member when the splash prevention device is submerged below a water surface. The pivotal actions are stopped when the opening is closed by the projection of the pivot cover to prevent splashed water from entering the breathing tube of the snorkel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC.
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20050274380
    Abstract: A splash prevention device, mounted on top of the breathing tube of a snorkel, including a housing having an oblique opening in communication with the breathing tube, a U-shaped pivotal member pivotally mounted on the housing, a float member pivotally located on two ends of a cross member of the pivotal member and including a top stop, a pivotal cover pivotally located on the cross member and including a tab and a projection at both ends, and a mask partially enclosed the housing and mounted thereon. The float member and the pivotal member pivot about the housing and the pivotal cover pivots about the cross member when the splash prevention device is submerged below a water surface. The pivotal actions are stopped when the opening is closed by the projection of the pivot cover to prevent splashed water from entering the breathing tube of the snorkel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 6966102
    Abstract: A belt adjuster, the belt adjuster includes a base, holes used for penetrating the belt are located in both sides; an adjustable support, a snap two slippers and a spring are interacted each other, the slippers controls the fastening of belt by means of pressing the snap; a top, which connects the adjustable support, the snap and the slipper are steadily located within the adjustable support, and the pressing area of the snap is projected in outside the top, the belt passes through the presetting holes, in order to that the belt is fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20050128426
    Abstract: Goggles with a replaceable lens having a frame, a soft cushion pad, and a supporting frame into which the lens are inserted. The frame is used for securing and protecting the supporting frame, and both sides of which are fixed to a head belt. The cushion pad is connected to the supporting frame, and includes an apron provided to cover a user's face and may include the eyes, the nose and/or the mouth. The lens is removably inserted into the supporting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20050050692
    Abstract: A belt adjuster, the belt adjuster includes a base, holes used for penetrating the belt are located in both sides; an adjustable support, a snap two slippers and a spring are interacted each other, the slippers controls the fastening of belt by means of pressing the snap; a top, which connects the adjustable support, the snap and the slipper are steadily located within the adjustable support, and the pressing area of the snap is projected in outside the top, the belt passes through the presetting holes, in order to that the belt is fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20050034281
    Abstract: A belt adjuster including a base having a bottom with two guides on two opposing sides; an adjustable support located on the base and having a support body with stops; slippers are provided within the support body; a spring is located between said two slippers, and at least one press piece controlling said slippers is provided at opposing sides and above the support body; a top cover is located above the adjustable support; and two belts pass separately through holes in the base, the adjustable support and the top. The slippers selectively are movable between locked and released positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20050034224
    Abstract: The present invention is relating to the improvement of swimming mask, especially to a swimming mask having two bands in both sides of mask body formed integrally. Furthermore, the band adjustment is in the rear portion of head. By the way, the structure of swimming mask can be simplified and the facial pressure can be more even.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 6843246
    Abstract: A snorkel splash protector attached at an upper end of a snorkel and having a housing connected to an end of the snorkel tube, a float member and a top cover. A sidewall between a hollow tube and supports provides plurality of water and air inlet/outlet apertures. A middle portion between the supports and the hollow tube formed an axial passage. A float member is located on a top of the passage mounting a filler and forming an opening. A top cover is located on the housing. The float member moves between open or closed positions by its buoyancy, which can float under water, and down by its own weight when located above a water level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20040231771
    Abstract: A carry bag with viewing window, which comprising a bag body, provides a inner space for receiving article, one side has a viewing opening; the shape and size of said viewing opening correspond to the shape and size of part of the article to be positioned; a viewing window made of transparent material; the shape and size of said viewing window correspond to said viewing opening and further connecting thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: QDS Injection Molding LLC.
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20040226080
    Abstract: The present invention is relating to a detachable diving goggle including a lens, a frame, a band, and a soft skirt. The lens and the frame are made integrally. The frame has the groove and the band is assembled at the two sides of the frame; The soft skirt has a flange that fits into the groove of the frame. Since the flange and the groove can either be used to attach or separate the skirt and the frame, the diving goggle can transform into a pair of sun shielding lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: QDS Injection Molding LLC.
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20040226557
    Abstract: The present invention is relating to a snorkel adaptor assembly, especially to an adaptor assembly can be attached to the upper end of snorkel to minimize or prevent from water enter the tube of snorkel. Said adaptor assembly comprises a main body, which attached to the upper end of snorkel, providing an opening and a movable cover attached thereon, a floating member, a protective cover provided in one side of said opening of main body receiving said movable cover and floating member as well as their movement. When water level upward, by the buoyancy of water, the floating member upward and lifting the movable cover, and the movable cover further covering the opening of main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: QDS Injection Molding LLC.
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue