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).

  • Patent number: 11873985
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230293965
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11712611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11701567
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11701575
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220355187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220341586
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220248838
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220233948
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao TSAI
  • Patent number: 11376490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11318368
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11317712
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220053924
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210205687
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 10987564
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210007476
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210001206
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210001209
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: D991352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: D991353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai