Patents by Inventor Hsiu-Ling Yang

Hsiu-Ling Yang 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: 20210371303
    Abstract: A water filter includes a housing, a spoiler unit, a power generation unit, a sterilization unit and a purification unit. The housing includes an input portion, an output portion and a first thread portion. The spoiler unit is provided in the housing and corresponds to the input portion. The power generation unit is provided in the housing and is coupled to the spoiler unit. The sterilization unit is provided in the housing and is electrically connected to the power generation unit, and includes a sterilization light source. The purification unit is provided in the housing and corresponds to the output portion and the sterilization unit, and includes a plurality of purification particles. Thus, the water filter is enabled to be coupled to a faucet using the first thread portion, allowing tap water to flow toward the direction from the input portion to the output portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: HSIU-LING YANG, GARY WANG
  • Patent number: 9109792
    Abstract: A switch illumination device positioned outside a switch is introduced. The switch illumination device includes a switch panel, a light-emitting unit, and a fastening and unfastening structure. The switch illumination device further includes a fastening and unfastening structure whereby the light-emitting unit is coupled to switch panel. Hence, the light-emitting unit can not only be fixed to the switch panel but also be removed therefrom, thereby effectuating nocturnal illumination, emergency illumination, and mobile illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20140153229
    Abstract: A switch illumination device positioned outside a switch is introduced. The switch illumination device includes a switch panel, a light-emitting unit, and a fastening and unfastening structure. The switch illumination device further includes a fastening and unfastening structure whereby the light-emitting unit is coupled to switch panel. Hence, the light-emitting unit can not only be fixed to the switch panel but also be removed therefrom, thereby effectuating nocturnal illumination, emergency illumination, and mobile illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Patent number: 8674221
    Abstract: A switch structure includes a cover plate unit having a holding case and a transparent cover movably connected to the holding case with a patterned section sandwiched between them; at least one switch coupled with the cover plate unit and having a switching key; a light emitting unit arranged in the holding case and electrically connected to the switch; and at least one press section including a push plate movably coupled with the cover plate unit and the switching key with a front side protruded from the cover plate unit, a transparent cover movably connected to the push plate, and a label located between the push plate and the transparent cover. The patterned section provides esthetic visual effect; the label indicates a position of which the lighting is controlled by the switch; and the light emitting unit works cooperatively with the switch to serve as an auxiliary light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Patent number: 8646937
    Abstract: A switch panel illumination structure for mounting to an outer side of an indoor switch includes a panel provided with a receptacle, and an illumination mechanism detachably received in the receptacle. A conductive section is disposed in the receptacle and electrically connected to an AC/DC conversion module. The illumination mechanism has a first and a second light-emitting section electrically connected to an illumination control module thereof, and the illumination control module is electrically connected to the AC/DC conversion module via contacts and the conductive section. The illumination mechanism further has a switch section electrically connected to the first and second light-emitting sections and the illumination control module. The illumination mechanism can be securely located in the receptacle to serve as a night lamp or an emergency light or be easily removed from the receptacle for use as a flashlight without changing the appearance and the size of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20130148323
    Abstract: A switch structure includes a cover plate unit having a holding case and a transparent cover movably connected to the holding case with a patterned section sandwiched between them; at least one switch coupled with the cover plate unit and having a switching key; a light emitting unit arranged in the holding case and electrically connected to the switch; and at least one press section including a push plate movably coupled with the cover plate unit and the switching key with a front side protruded from the cover plate unit, a transparent cover movably connected to the push plate, and a label located between the push plate and the transparent cover. The patterned section provides esthetic visual effect; the label indicates a position of which the lighting is controlled by the switch; and the light emitting unit works cooperatively with the switch to serve as an auxiliary light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20120268919
    Abstract: A switch panel illumination structure for mounting to an outer side of an indoor switch includes a panel provided with a receptacle, and an illumination mechanism detachably received in the receptacle. A conductive section is disposed in the receptacle and electrically connected to an AC/DC conversion module. The illumination mechanism has a first and a second light-emitting section electrically connected to an illumination control module thereof, and the illumination control module is electrically connected to the AC/DC conversion module via contacts and the conductive section. The illumination mechanism further has a switch section electrically connected to the first and second light-emitting sections and the illumination control module. The illumination mechanism can be securely located in the receptacle to serve as a night lamp or an emergency light or be easily removed from the receptacle for use as a flashlight without changing the appearance and the size of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20110069480
    Abstract: An illumination structure of a switch panel includes a panel, at least one edge of the panel being provided with a receptacle, a conductive section being disposed in the receptacle and connected to an AC/DC conversion module; and an illumination mechanism detachably received in the receptacle. The illumination mechanism has a first and a second light-emitting sections and an illumination control module connected to the first and second light-emitting sections. The illumination control module is electrically connected to the AC/DC conversion module via contacts and the conductive section. The illumination mechanism further has a switch section connected to the first and second light-emitting sections and the illumination control module. The illumination mechanism can be securely located in the receptacle of the panel or easily taken off from the panel as a flashlight. The appearance and the size of the panel will not be changed due to the illumination mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20090237913
    Abstract: A switch cover plate with lighting mechanism includes a cover plate having a receiving section arranged on at least one edge thereof, and a lighting mechanism removably assembled to the cover plate. The lighting mechanism includes an enclosure, a retaining section located on at least one side of the enclosure for detachably connecting to the receiving section, a control unit provided in the enclosure, and at least one light-emitting unit provided on the enclosure and electrically connected to the control unit. The lighting mechanism can be easily assembled to and removed from the cover plate for use as night lighting, emergency lighting, and a mobile lighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: HSIU-LING YANG
  • Patent number: 7581844
    Abstract: A switch cover plate with lighting mechanism includes a cover plate having a receiving section arranged on at least one edge thereof, and a lighting mechanism removably assembled to the cover plate. The lighting mechanism includes an enclosure, a retaining section located on at least one side of the enclosure for detachably connecting to the receiving section, a control unit provided in the enclosure, and at least one light-emitting unit provided on the enclosure and electrically connected to the control unit. The lighting mechanism can be easily assembled to and removed from the cover plate for use as night lighting, emergency lighting, and a mobile lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Patent number: 7569950
    Abstract: The invention discloses an enhanced structure of plug switches, comprising a housing; a plurality of emitting units disposed on the housing; a plug switch unit disposed on the housing and at least includes a frame, a socket set, and a switch set; a control unit disposed in the housing and connected to the emitting units, the socket set, the switch set, and an external electrical source, at least including a circuit board, a photosensitive resistance disposed on the circuit board, and switches disposed on the circuit board for controlling the socket set. Therefore, when users turn off light sources, the users may use the control unit to turn on the emitting units and turn off the plug switch unit automatically, or decide whether to leave the plug switch unit conductive or not by using the control unit, which increases visible light sources, saves energy, and prevents accidents from occurring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20080169176
    Abstract: A push-button switch structure with an illumination function includes a main frame having a panel disposed at the central area of the main frame and an installing portion disposed on said panel for installing at least one switch; a circuit board connected between the panel and the main frame for detecting an external light by a light sensor and driving at least one light emitting unit installed around the periphery of the circuit board; and a transparent cover, coupled to a lateral side of the main frame to form a cover for connecting the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20080012786
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure of flexible antenna comprising a flexible metal tube, and an insulating tube. The flexible metal tube can sustain to an external force without damaging to form a corresponding curvy shape, wherein one end of the flexible metal tube can be connected to a predetermined electronic device via a signal connector. The insulating tube covers an external surface of the flexible metal tube in order to insolate electrical connection between the flexible metal tube and an external conductors. The property of the flexible antenna of the present invention can sustain to external pressure or force and be deformed into a desired shape. This flexible antenna can be deformed into various designed shapes in accordance with different environmental conditions in order to fit the various space restrictions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
  • Publication number: 20070227867
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved integrating structure of switch plate comprising a frame, a switch plate and a control circuit. The frame is surrounded on the circumstantial edges of a switch button located on a wall, wherein an opening is provided correspondingly to a connecting wire box at a centre of the frame. The connecting wire box is utilized to connect electrical wires and control wires via the opening to connect to the switch button such that a switch device is formed. The switch plate covers a surface area of the frame, and a central portion of the switch plate is designed to match the switch button. The control circuit is located in between the frame and the switch plate, wherein a light sensor is utilized to sense external light and initiate a plurality of light units located on circumstantial edges of the opening of the frame accordingly to the brightness of an environment so that the switch plate can illuminate light automatically in a dark or lack of lighting condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang