Patents by Inventor Joe C. Y. Hsieh

Joe C. Y. Hsieh 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).

  • Rectifier bridge assembly
    Patent number: 6970357
    Abstract: A rectifier bridge assembly includes a rectifier bridge circuit adapted to connect to at least one alternating current source with at least two diode compartments operatively connected to the rectifier bridge circuit and a direct current output to convert alternating current into direct current. A heat sink is formed with at least two apertures for receiving the at least two diode compartments in spaced apart relation and in substantial contact with the heat sink, wherein heat from the diode compartments is evenly dispersed to the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Joe C. Y. Hsieh
  • Apparatus to replace crimp-mounted solenoids on starter motors
    Patent number: 5134330
    Abstract: Apparatus to replace a starter solenoid unit of a starter motor assembly, in which the original solenoid unit is mounted into an open-ended lever housing cap by crimps includes drilling into the crimps to form substantially circular holes in the lever housing cap proximate the open end, which align with outwardly open threaded ports in the replacement starter solenoid. Screws are then inserted through the lever housing cap and fastened into the threaded ports of the replacement solenoid. Clamp washers may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Inventors: Milton Haas, Joe C. Y. Hsieh
  • Method to replace a solenoid unit in a starter motor assembly
    Patent number: 5090109
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus are provided to replace a starter solenoid unit of a starter motor assembly, the original solenoid unit mounted into an open-ended lever housing cap by a plurality of crimps. The method and apparatus include drilling into the crimps to form substantially circular holes in the lever housing cap proximate the open end which align with outwardly open threaded ports in the replacement starter solenoid. A plurality of screws are then inserted through the lever housing cap and fastened into the threaded ports of the replacement solenoid. A plurality of clamp washers may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventors: Milton Haas, Joe C. Y. Hsieh