Patents by Inventor James C. H. Yang

James C. H. 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).

  • Patent number: 5197870
    Abstract: A gas lighter which operates by depressing an operating lever to lift a gas pipe thereby opening a gas release valve while a spark is generated by simultaneous rotation of a striker wheel in engagement with a flint has a safety mechanism for ensuring that the valve is closed when the operating lever is released. The safety mechanism includes a spring element which urges the operating lever out of engagement with the gas pipe in the released position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Inventor: James C. H. Yang
  • Patent number: 5044933
    Abstract: A windproof lighter includes a windshield (44) with openings (443,444) facing the striker (43) and over the flame and nozzle area, edges on the openings, and rounded sides or flanges on the edges around the nozzle on the top edge of the butane well (3, 41), so that it is windproof by reducing the chance of flame extinguishment and is also scratch-proof and embodies simplification of construction. A shield (31) cover is provided over the windshield to prevent direct contact of the user with the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: James C. H. Yang
  • Patent number: 4617842
    Abstract: A combination cap and can opener with a single working end is suitable for opening a capped bottle and for opening a press-off easy-open can. The opener can be only about 5 cm long, and is adapted for portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Inventor: James C. H. Yang