Patents by Inventor Kevin Chunhao Tsai
Kevin Chunhao Tsai 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).
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Patent number: 11873985Abstract: A grip is suitable for sporting or recreational equipment having bars that intersect to form nodes. Fasteners, such as a bolt, washer and nut, can secure the bars together at each respective node. Each grip can include a grip body secured to respective ones of the nodes. Each grip body can have a hole through which a respective bolt extends, and a light assembly recess. A light assembly can be mounted in the respective light assembly recess of the grip body, and the light assembly can illuminate the grip.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20230293965Abstract: A method of operating an electronic basketball scoreboard apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving a game parameter; operating a basketball game based upon the received game parameter; receiving a first indication of a ball passing through a first basketball hoop; receiving a second indication of a ball passing through a second basketball hoop; determining a first score of the basketball game based on the first indication from the first score sensor; determining a second score of the basketball game based on the second indication from the second score sensor; recording video of the basketball game; transmitting the recorded video; and transmitting the first score and the second score.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 11712611Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 11701567Abstract: A method of operating an electronic basketball scoreboard apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving a game parameter; operating a basketball game based upon the received game parameter; receiving a first indication of a ball passing through a first basketball hoop; receiving a second indication of a ball passing through a second basketball hoop; determining a first score of the basketball game based on the first indication from the first score sensor; determining a second score of the basketball game based on the second indication from the second score sensor; recording video of the basketball game; transmitting the recorded video; and transmitting the first score and the second score.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 11701575Abstract: The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20220355187Abstract: A quick release system for a rod of a table is disclosed. The rod can have an axis and the rod can be axially slidable and rotatable about the axis relative to the table. The system can include a mount having a slot that extends downward to and is in communication with holes in the mount. The mount can be mounted adjacent a top side wall of the table. The system also can have a bearing with an axial hole that receives the rod. The bearing can have tabs that extend downward below the axial hole to mount the rod to the table by inserting the bearing into the slot so that the tabs engage and are retained by the holes, respectively, in an engaged position. In a disengaged position, the tabs can be manually released from the holes to release the bearing and the rod from the mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20220341586Abstract: A grip is suitable for sporting or recreational equipment having bars that intersect to form nodes. Fasteners, such as a bolt, washer and nut, can secure the bars together at each respective node. Each grip can include a grip body secured to respective ones of the nodes. Each grip body can have a hole through which a respective bolt extends, and a light assembly recess. A light assembly can be mounted in the respective light assembly recess of the grip body, and the light assembly can illuminate the grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20220248838Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support system for a gaming table including a first support bar of a gaming-table support, a second support bar of a gaming-table support, a third support bar of a gaming-table support, and a gaming-table support locking apparatus. The third support bar has an arcuate shape and is in a pivotable connection with the second support bar. The gaming-table support locking apparatus includes a first locking bar and a second locking bar. The second locking bar is configured to be in one of two states of being: a first state that allows the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar; and a second state that prevents the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20220233948Abstract: The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao TSAI
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Patent number: 11376490Abstract: The present disclosure provides a game scoring and tracking system, including a playing surface, a projectile, a central unit, at least one speaker, a first corner illuminated indicia, a second corner illuminated indicia, a third corner illuminated indicia, a fourth corner illuminated indicia, a first goal, and a second goal. The first goal and the second goal are configured to receive the projectile from the playing surface. The first goal and the second goal each include an at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the central unit. The at least one sensor detects the projectile entering the applicable goal. The at least one speaker outputs various sounds and the first corner illuminated indicia, the second corner illuminated indicia, the third corner illuminated indicia, and the fourth corner illuminated indicia illuminate in numerous sequences to indicate the status of a game event.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 11318368Abstract: The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 11317712Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support system for a gaming table including a first support bar of a gaming-table support, a second support bar of a gaming-table support, a third support bar of a gaming-table support, and a gaming-table support locking apparatus. The third support bar has an arcuate shape and is in a pivotable connection with the second support bar. The gaming-table support locking apparatus includes a first locking bar and a second locking bar. The second locking bar is configured to be in one of two states of being: a first state that allows the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar; and a second state that prevents the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20220053924Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support system for a gaming table including a first support bar of a gaming-table support, a second support bar of a gaming-table support, a third support bar of a gaming-table support, and a gaming-table support locking apparatus. The third support bar has an arcuate shape and is in a pivotable connection with the second support bar. The gaming-table support locking apparatus includes a first locking bar and a second locking bar. The second locking bar is configured to be in one of two states of being: a first state that allows the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar; and a second state that prevents the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20210205687Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 10987564Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20210007476Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support system for a gaming table including a first support bar of a gaming-table support, a second support bar of a gaming-table support, a third support bar of a gaming-table support, and a gaming-table support locking apparatus. The third support bar has an arcuate shape and is in a pivotable connection with the second support bar. The gaming-table support locking apparatus includes a first locking bar and a second locking bar. The second locking bar is configured to be in one of two states of being: a first state that allows the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar; and a second state that prevents the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20210001206Abstract: A method of operating an electronic basketball scoreboard apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving a game parameter; operating a basketball game based upon the received game parameter; receiving a first indication of a ball passing through a first basketball hoop; receiving a second indication of a ball passing through a second basketball hoop; determining a first score of the basketball game based on the first indication from the first score sensor; determining a second score of the basketball game based on the second indication from the second score sensor; recording video of the basketball game; transmitting the recorded video; and transmitting the first score and the second score.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Publication number: 20210001209Abstract: The present disclosure provides a game scoring and tracking system, including a playing surface, a projectile, a central unit, at least one speaker, a first corner illuminated indicia, a second corner illuminated indicia, a third corner illuminated indicia, a fourth corner illuminated indicia, a first goal, and a second goal. The first goal and the second goal are configured to receive the projectile from the playing surface. The first goal and the second goal each include an at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the central unit. The at least one sensor detects the projectile entering the applicable goal. The at least one speaker outputs various sounds and the first corner illuminated indicia, the second corner illuminated indicia, the third corner illuminated indicia, and the fourth corner illuminated indicia illuminate in numerous sequences to indicate the status of a game event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: D991352Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: D991353Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai