Patents by Inventor Ik-Byong Jang

Ik-Byong Jang 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: 5785336
    Abstract: A bicycle with apparatus which enables the arms and/or legs of a cyclist to supply rotational force to the rear wheel to enhance acceleration and ease hill climbing is disclosed. The apparatus enables upon repeatedly pivoting the bicycle handle back-and-forth to supply rotational power to the rear wheel to enhance forward speed, especially in combination with the rotational force input by the pedals. An acceleration gear apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Ik-Byong Jang
  • Patent number: 5580239
    Abstract: A gas lighter with a body having a first end and a second end with a conduit having a first and a second opening extending in the body with a striker wheel 2 rotatably positioned at the first end of the body proximate the first opening of the conduit is disclosed. The body further includes an elongated gas tank 5 for storing gas therein with a gas suction pipe positioned in the elongated gas tank which conveys the stored gas out of the tank. The gas suction pipe terminates in an end with a gas discharge valve and is positioned proximate the striker wheel for starting and stopping gas flow from the elongated gas tank. A flint is positioned in and extends from the first opening of the conduit and operatively engages the striker wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Inventor: Ik-Byong Jang