Patents by Inventor Ken Liem

Ken Liem 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: 6164459
    Abstract: A bicycle locking rack for suspending a plurality of bicycles above the ground to save space and prevent theft. The bicycle locking rack includes an elongated pole having a lower end secured within a ground surface. A plurality of pulley systems are disposed within the elongated pole. Each of the pulley systems include an upper pulley and a lower pulley. The upper pulley and the lower pulley have a cable extending therearound. A plurality of bicycle braces are secured to the cables of the plurality of pulley systems. The bicycle braces support bicycles in a vertical orientation. A coin operated control panel is secured to the elongated pole. A motor is disposed in the elongated pole. The motor is in communication with the plurality of pulley systems for selectively raising or lowering the bicycle braces with respect to the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Ken Liem
  • Patent number: 5850714
    Abstract: A new Wall Construction System for providing a baseboard attachment system for masonry walls. The inventive device includes an elongated base member comprising an elongated bottom plate, an elongated setback sidewall extending upward from the elongated bottom plate, and an elongated top plate extending outward from the elongated setback sidewall. The elongated setback sidewall is orthogonally oriented relative to the elongated bottom plate and the elongated top plate whereby the elongated top plate parallels the elongated bottom plate in spaced relation. The elongated bottom plate, the elongated setback sidewall, and the elongated top plate form an elongated channel adapted for retaining an elongated wood member which defines a nailing strip for nailing of a molding thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventor: Ken Liem