Patents by Inventor Ping-Chou Chen

Ping-Chou Chen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240074513
    Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device including at least one inlet through which air can enter the device; an outlet through which aerosol within the device can pass; at least one aerosol generating region arranged to generate an aerosol; at least one flow channel arranged to provide fluid communication between at least one inlet, the outlet and at least one aerosol generating region; a moveable component arranged to move between a number of predetermined positions including at least a first and a second position, wherein in the first position the moveable component at least partially blocks at least one flow channel and wherein in the second position the moveable component does not block airflow through at least one flow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Jared Aller, Matthew Hodgson, Ping Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20230225403
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device. The cartridge can comprise a body defining a reservoir and defining an aerosol pathway in fluid communication with an aerosol outlet. The cartridge can further include one or more of an air entry, a splitter configured to split air entering the air entry into a plurality of air passages, an atomizer, and an aerosol forming chamber where air from the plurality of air passages is configured to mix with vapor formed by the heater to form an aerosol. Preferably, the aerosol forming chamber can be in fluid connection with the aerosol pathway. The present disclosure further can include a control device configured to receive, power, and control aerosol formation by the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Ping-Chou Chen, Steven Michael Schennum, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom
  • Publication number: 20230200452
    Abstract: An aerosol delivery system comprising an airflow sensor in a sensor chamber defined by one or more chamber walls and a deformable membrane attached to at least one of the one or more chamber walls, wherein the membrane is attached to the one or more chamber walls over more than half of its surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Sam LAI, Ping Chou CHEN, Tom WOODMAN
  • Publication number: 20230157366
    Abstract: There is provided a delivery system that includes a housing (6) having an opening (22) formed in a wall of the housing and through which a light source (29) within the housing can be seen. A battery (4) is contained within the housing so that the opening also functions as a vent to allow gases to escape from the housing through the opening, thereby preventing a build-up of pressure within the housing in the event that the battery is damaged In another embodiment, the housing (6) has an opening (22) in a wall of the housing through which lightfrom a light source (29) is visible and in which the opening is covered by a membrane (23). The membrane is such that the light is visible through the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Scott George BOHAM, Ping Chou CHEN, Tom WOODMAN
  • Publication number: 20230157357
    Abstract: A delivery device is disclosed and comprises a housing, a vibration motor for generating haptic feedback to a user, and an elastomeric support member received in the housing. The vibration motor is mounted within the support member. An assembly for insertion into a housing of a delivery device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Ping Chou CHEN, Tom WOODMAN, Sam LAI
  • Publication number: 20230157356
    Abstract: A delivery device is disclosed and comprises a housing comprising a vent opening, and a battery received in the housing. A membrane formed from a gas permeable material extends over the vent opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Ping Chou CHEN, Tom WOODMAN, Sam LAI
  • Publication number: 20230121132
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article for use with an electrically operated non-combustible aerosol delivery system, the article comprising a generally planar aerosol generating component suspended within an aerosol generating chamber, the aerosol generating component being fluidly coupled to at least one component for transferring acrosolisable aerosolizable material to the aerosol generating component such that acrosolisable aerosolizable material is preferentially delivered to portions of the aerosol generating component configured to vaporize the acrosolisable aerosolizable material at a higher rate than other areas of the aerosol generating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Ping Chou CHEN, Helmut BUCHBERGER
  • Publication number: 20230045836
    Abstract: A body 4, for an aerosol provision system 200 for generating an aerosol from an aerosolizable material. The body 4 comprises a receptacle 8 for releasably receiving a cartridge 2. The receptacle 8 comprises at least one air inlet 14 and a plenum chamber 202. In this way, the receptacle 8 is configured for allowing the cartridge 2 to engage against a portion of the plenum chamber 202 when the receptacle 8 is releasably receiving the cartridge 2, for then allowing a flow of air to pass from outside of the receptacle 8, through the at least one air inlet 14, into the receptacle 8, and then into the plenum chamber 202.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: JARED ALLER, THOMAS WOODMAN, PING CHOU CHEN
  • Patent number: 10017966
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes a base, an electromagnetic mechanism, a connecting mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a magnetically-attractable plate. The base has an opening. The electromagnetic mechanism has a protrusion block. The electromagnetic mechanism is installed within the base. The protrusion block is penetrated through the opening and exposed outside the base. The connecting mechanism is connected with a rear cover. The clamping mechanism is arranged between the connecting mechanism and the electromagnetic mechanism. Moreover, the magnetically-attractable plate is connected with the clamping mechanism. When the electromagnetic mechanism is electrically conducted to generate a magnetic attraction force, the magnetically-attractable plate is attracted by the magnetic attraction force, so that the clamping mechanism is attracted on the electromagnetic mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: FLYTECH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chiung-Chi Lin, Ping-Chou Chen, Chih-Kuang Chiang, Chin-Lung Yang, Li-Wen Yeh, Sung-Lin Chan
  • Publication number: 20160345715
    Abstract: A protective case includes a main body and a fixing strap. The fixing strap includes a first elastic part, a second elastic part and a connecting part. The first elastic part and the second elastic part are respectively connected with two lateral sides of an inner surface of the main body. The first elastic part and the second elastic part have plural openings, so that the elastic forces of the first elastic part and the second elastic part are adjustable. The connecting part is connected with the first elastic part and the second elastic part. The connecting part is accommodated within a hollow portion of the main body, and coplanar with an outer surface of the main body. When the connecting part is pulled, the first elastic part and the second elastic part deform, so that an object is held between the connecting part and the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: CHIUNG-CHI LIN, Chih-Kuang Chiang, Ping-Chou Chen, Hsun-Chang Yang, Li-Wen Yeh, Sung-Lin Chan
  • Publication number: 20160348404
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes a base, an electromagnetic mechanism, a connecting mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a magnetically-attractable plate. The base has an opening The electromagnetic mechanism has a protrusion block. The electromagnetic mechanism is installed within the base. The protrusion block is penetrated through the opening and exposed outside the base. The connecting mechanism is connected with a rear cover. The clamping mechanism is arranged between the connecting mechanism and the electromagnetic mechanism. Moreover, the magnetically-attractable plate is connected with the clamping mechanism. When the electromagnetic mechanism is electrically conducted to generate a magnetic attraction force, the magnetically-attractable plate is attracted by the magnetic attraction force, so that the clamping mechanism is attracted on the electromagnetic mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: CHIUNG-CHI LIN, PING-CHOU CHEN, CHIH-KUANG CHIANG, CHIN-LUNG YANG, LI-WEN YEH, SUNG-LIN CHAN
  • Patent number: 8520371
    Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a body, a back shell defining a hole and a rotary support. The rotary support is rotatably connected to the back shell, includes a rotary base rotatably received in the hole, a connection member pivotedly connected to the rotary base, and an elongated support body slidably coupled to the connection member. The connection member includes a spring tab, a support body defining a plurality of channels. The channels are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the connection portion. the spring tab is selectively snappingly engaged in one of the channels. One of the rotary base and the back shell includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other one of the rotary base and the back shell defines a plurality of notches corresponding to the protrusions, the protrusions are snappingly engaging in the respective notches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiu-Cheng Peng, Ping-Chou Chen, Chi Tang, Jian Liu
  • Publication number: 20120262890
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an opening, a circuit board fixed in the housing, a processor, and a wheel module. The wheel module includes a seat, a cantilevered arm, a wheel rotatably fixed to the cantilevered arm and partially extending out of the opening, an encoder fixed to the cantilevered arm, and a micro switch fixed to the seat. One end of the cantilevered arm is fixed to the seat, and an opposite end is free. The cantilevered arm is deformable so as to enable the free end to actuate the micro switch, when the cantilevered arm is depressed. The actuated micro switch then generates a trigger signal. The encoder is configured to convert the rotation of the wheel to corresponding electrical signals, when the wheel is rotated. The processor controls the electronic device to perform preset functions according to the trigger signal or the electrical signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI-RONG XIAO, YA-ZHOU LIU, CHI TANG, PING-CHOU CHEN, HAN-CHE WANG, KUAN-HONG HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20120236475
    Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a body, a back shell defining a hole and a rotary support. The rotary support is rotatably connected to the back shell, includes a rotary base rotatably received in the hole, a connection member pivotedly connected to the rotary base, and an elongated support body slidably coupled to the connection member. The connection member includes a spring tab, a support body defining a plurality of channels. The channels are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the connection portion. the spring tab is selectively snappingly engaged in one of the channels. One of the rotary base and the back shell includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other one of the rotary base and the back shell defines a plurality of notches corresponding to the protrusions, the protrusions are snappingly engaging in the respective notches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIU-CHENG PENG, PING-CHOU CHEN, CHI TANG, JIAN LIU
  • Publication number: 20120220318
    Abstract: A cordless telephone which includes a base station having a first phone-line interface and a first wireless transmitter/receiver, wherein the base station is connected to telephone network through the first phone-line interface. The cordless telephone further includes a handset having a second wireless transmitter/receiver communicating with the first wireless transmitter/receiver of the base station. The handset further includes a second phone-line interface capable of connecting to telephone network to allow the handset to communicate with the telephone network without the base station. Therefore, the user can still use the cordless telephone when the base station is unavailable due to power failure or malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIAN LIU, PING-CHOU CHEN, JIU-CHENG PENG
  • Publication number: 20120194975
    Abstract: A hand-held tablet n electronic device includes a display screen, a frame. The frame surrounding the display screen includes two parallel sidewalls on opposite sides of the display screen, each of the sidewall includes a front face adjacent to the display screen and slightly slanted toward the display screen, an angle between each of the front faces and a main plane of the display screen being in a range from 1 to 3 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHENG-HAO CHOU, CHIANG-KUO TANG, PING-CHOU CHEN, BING-FENG LONG
  • Patent number: 8215976
    Abstract: A power adapter includes a base with a cord, an internal circuit electrically connected to the cord and first terminals connected to the internal circuit, and a locking member with a connection portion fixed to the base and an elastic portion connected to the connection portion. The elastic portion comprises a protruding latching portion. The power adapter also includes a plug with second terminals exposed at a first side thereof and a chamber defined in an opposite second side. Each of the second terminals includes an end portion received in the chamber, and the chamber includes an internal sidewall defining a recessed portion snappingly engaging with the latching portion, thereby detachably securing the plug to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiu-Cheng Peng, Ping-Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20120142208
    Abstract: A power adapter includes a base with a cord, an internal circuit electrically connected to the cord and first terminals connected to the internal circuit, and a locking member with a connection portion fixed to the base and an elastic portion connected to the connection portion. The elastic portion comprises a protruding latching portion. The power adapter also includes a plug with second terminals exposed at a first side thereof and a chamber defined in an opposite second side. Each of the second terminals includes an end portion received in the chamber, and the chamber includes an internal sidewall defining a recessed portion snappingly engaging with the latching portion, thereby detachably securing the plug to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: JIU-CHENG PENG, PING-CHOU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120044210
    Abstract: An electronic device with sliding touch control includes a main body, a main processing unit, and a touch sensing apparatus. The touch sensing apparatus includes a transparent panel mounted on an outer surface of the main body, a circuit board allocated under the transparent panel, a number of photoelectric sensors mounted on the circuit board, and a microprocessor electrically connected to the number of photoelectric sensors. The number of photoelectric sensors generates current signals changing with intensities of light passing through the transparent panel. The microprocessor determines whether the touch sensing apparatus is touched according to received current signals, and transmits the touch information to the main processing unit when a valid touch operation exists. The main processing unit determines a touch track according to the touch information to execute a control command corresponding to the touch track. A sliding touch control method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: PING-CHOU CHEN, CHI TANG
  • Patent number: D666423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ya-Zhou Liu, Ping-Chou Chen, Wei-Rong Xiao, Qiao Ting, Han-Che Wang, Kuan-Hong Hsieh