Patents by Inventor Po-Chao Tan
Po-Chao Tan 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: 10056203Abstract: A multimeter has a protection mechanism of charging. A measuring body includes a shell and a knob-turning set, and the shell has a charging socket. A control module is disposed in the shell and includes a circuit board and a connector electrically connected with the circuit board. The connector is disposed corresponding to the charging socket, and the circuit board is electrically connected with the knob-turning set and selectively actuated through a rotation of the knob-turning set. A charging unit is disposed in the shell and electrically connected with the connector. A stopper moves with the knob-turning set together. An external plug is inserted with the connector via the charging socket, and the stopper is actuated so that the knob-turning set will not to be rotated. Thus, it ensures the multimeter cannot perform a measurement when it is charging for avoiding danger.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: BRYMEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Po-Chao Tan
-
Patent number: 10008094Abstract: An electric meter apparatus with a light-blinking function includes a positive-side probe, a negative-side probe, a resistor measuring circuit, a voltage supply unit, a micro control unit and a light-blinking indication unit. The resistor measuring circuit is configured to measure an external resistor to obtain a resistance value of the external resistor through the positive-side probe and the negative-side probe. The resistor measuring circuit is configured to inform the micro control unit of the resistance value of the external resistor. If the resistance value of the external resistor is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the micro control unit is configured to control the light-blinking indication unit to light, to be turned off or to light blinkingly, in order to remind the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: BRYMEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Po-Chao Tan
-
Publication number: 20180108502Abstract: A multimeter has a protection mechanism of charging. A measuring body includes a shell and a knob-turning set, and the shell has a charging socket. A control module is disposed in the shell and includes a circuit board and a connector electrically connected with the circuit board. The connector is disposed corresponding to the charging socket, and the circuit board is electrically connected with the knob-turning set and selectively actuated through a rotation of the knob-turning set. A charging unit is disposed in the shell and electrically connected with the connector. A stopper moves with the knob-turning set together. An external plug is inserted with the connector via the charging socket, and the stopper is actuated so that the knob-turning set will not to be rotated. Thus, it ensures the multimeter cannot perform a measurement when it is charging for avoiding danger.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20180025612Abstract: An electric meter apparatus with a light-blinking function includes a positive-side probe, a negative-side probe, a resistor measuring circuit, a voltage supply unit, a micro control unit and a light-blinking indication unit. The resistor measuring circuit is configured to measure an external resistor to obtain a resistance value of the external resistor through the positive-side probe and the negative-side probe. The resistor measuring circuit is configured to inform the micro control unit of the resistance value of the external resistor. If the resistance value of the external resistor is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the micro control unit is configured to control the light-blinking indication unit to light, to be turned off or to light blinkingly, in order to remind the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Patent number: 8907679Abstract: A meter apparatus having three-phase judgment function includes a control unit, a multimeter measurement unit electrically connected to the control unit, a three-phase judgment unit electrically connected to the control unit, a first measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit, a second measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit, and a third measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventor: Po-Chao Tan
-
Patent number: 8754636Abstract: A clamp meter with multipoint measurement includes a current-measuring unit, an analog-to-digital converting unit, and a measuring-position judgment unit. The current-measuring unit includes a plurality of current-measuring positions calibrated according to the measuring-position judgment unit. The current-measuring unit measures the current of the current-measuring position judged by the measuring-position judgment unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventor: Po-Chao Tan
-
Publication number: 20130285643Abstract: A meter apparatus having three-phase judgment function includes a control unit, a multimeter measurement unit electrically connected to the control unit, a three-phase judgment unit electrically connected to the control unit, a first measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit, a second measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit, and a third measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Patent number: 8504604Abstract: A multimeter with filtered measurement mode is disclosed. The multimeter includes a signal conditioning circuit, a low-pass filter, a microprocessor, a measurement circuit, a root-mean-square (RMS) converter, a display unit, and an external rotary switch. The signal conditioning circuit receives a control signal to select an operation mode of the multimeter. The low-pass filter is electrically connected to the signal conditioning circuit. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the signal conditioning circuit. The measurement circuit is electrically connected to the microprocessor and the RMS converter to measure a signal outputted from the RMS converter. The display unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor and the measurement circuit. Also, the external rotary switch is optionally connected to the microprocessor. Whereby rotating the external rotary switch to generate the control signal and perform a low-pass filtering mode to communicate the low-pass filter with the RMS converter.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventor: Po-Chao Tan
-
Publication number: 20130147464Abstract: A clamp meter with multipoint measurement includes a current-measuring unit, an analog-to-digital converting unit, and a measuring-position judgment unit. The current-measuring unit includes a plurality of current-measuring positions calibrated according to the measuring-position judgment unit. The current-measuring unit measures the current of the current-measuring position judged by the measuring-position judgment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Patent number: 8432172Abstract: A measuring apparatus for capacitor is applied to a charging power source and a capacitor to be measured. The measuring apparatus for capacitor includes a microcontroller unit, an analog-digital converter unit, a charging-side switch unit, a charging-side resistor unit, a discharging-side switch unit and a discharging-side resistor unit. The capacitor to be measured is charged and discharged by the charging-side switch unit and the discharging-side switch unit controlled by the microcontroller unit. The charging and discharging voltage and time variation of the capacitor to be measured are measured by the analog-digital converter unit to calculate the capacitance value of the capacitor to be measured.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventor: Po-Chao Tan
-
Publication number: 20120098562Abstract: A probe tip coating structure for test probes includes a probe tip body and a coating element, and the probe tip body includes a rod and a probe head integrally formed a front end of the rod, and the external diameter of the rod is not greater than the external diameter of a base of the probe head, and the coating element is coated on the rod and forms a continuing section securely combined with the exterior of the rod, and a seat is coupled to an end of the continuing section and provided for assembling the test probe, such that the coating element is formed on the probe tip, and the external diameter of the coating element is close to that of the probe tip and the coating element can be securely combined with the probe tip without the risk of getting loosened or falling apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20120098561Abstract: A test probe with a dual switching probe tip includes an insulating sheath, a conductive wire and a complex probe tip, and an end of the conductive wire is passed and connected into the insulating sheath. The complex probe tip includes a connecting section, and a first measuring head and a second measuring head extended in opposite directions from both ends of the connecting section respectively, and the first and second measuring heads are measuring heads of two different specifications and electrically connected with each other, and the connecting section is selectively combined with the insulating sheath, and the first measuring head is exposed from the insulating sheath or accommodated in the insulating sheath and electrically connected to the conductive wire. The probe tip can be switched and installed at the insulating sheath to extend the using life of the test probe or meet the requirements of fitting different specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20120086465Abstract: A measuring apparatus for capacitor is applied to a charging power source and a capacitor to be measured. The measuring apparatus for capacitor includes a microcontroller unit, an analog-digital converter unit, a charging-side switch unit, a charging-side resistor unit, a discharging-side switch unit and a discharging-side resistor unit. The capacitor to be measured is charged and discharged by the charging-side switch unit and the discharging-side switch unit controlled by the microcontroller unit. The charging and discharging voltage and time variation of the capacitor to be measured are measured by the analog-digital converter unit to calculate the capacitance value of the capacitor to be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20120007588Abstract: A clamp meter for measuring voltage and current simultaneously includes a microcontroller unit, a current-side analog-digital converter unit electrically connected to the microcontroller unit and a current-measuring unit, a voltage-side analog-digital converter unit electrically connected to the microcontroller unit and a voltage-measuring unit. By providing dedicated analog-digital converter unit to the current-measuring unit and the voltage-measuring unit, the clamp meter is capable of measuring voltage and current precisely and simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20110309853Abstract: The test probe assembly of the invention is used for an electric meter such as a multimeter or the like. The electric meter has a main body. The test probe assembly includes a pair of insulated rods, a pair of probe tips and a pair of leads. The insulated rods are separately provided with two corresponding engaging portions, so that the insulated rods can be combined or detached. One end of each probe tip is fixed in one of the insulated rods and the other ends are protrudent. The leads connect between the insulated rods and main body. The combination or detachment of the test probe assembly may form a variety of configurations for different measured objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20110304319Abstract: The multimeter of the invention includes main body, a current sensor and a flexible tube. The main body is provided with a display. The current sensor is electrically connected to the main body via a wire. The flexible tube is connected between the main body and current sensor. And the wire is accommodated in the flexible tube. Therefore, the current sensor can be adjusted to any direction, angle and position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Publication number: 20110087719Abstract: A multimeter with filtered measurement mode is disclosed. The multimeter includes a signal conditioning circuit, a low-pass filter, a microprocessor, a measurement circuit, a root-mean-square (RMS) converter, a display unit, and an external rotary switch. The signal conditioning circuit receives a control signal to select an operation mode of the multimeter. The low-pass filter is electrically connected to the signal conditioning circuit. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the signal conditioning circuit. The measurement circuit is electrically connected to the microprocessor and the RMS converter to measure a signal outputted from the RMS converter. The display unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor and the measurement circuit. Also, the external rotary switch is optionally connected to the microprocessor. Whereby rotating the external rotary switch to generate the control signal and perform a low-pass filtering mode to communicate the low-pass filter with the RMS converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventor: Po-Chao TAN
-
Patent number: 7741835Abstract: An electric meter having a detachable measuring bar includes a main body, a first measuring bar and a second measuring bar assembly. One end of the main body is formed with a supporting portion. The first measuring bar has a connecting portion and a probe formed at the other end of the connecting portion. The connecting portion is detachably connected with the supporting portion of the main body. The second measuring bar assembly comprises a second measuring bar and a lead. Both ends of the lead are connected to the main body and the second measuring bar. Via this arrangement, when the first measuring bar is worn or damaged in use, the first measuring bar can be replaced, thereby reducing the purchasing cost of the electric meter.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventors: Po-Chao Tan, Yi-Li Tan
-
Patent number: D678091Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventors: Po-Chao Tan, Chin-An Chou
-
Patent number: D678092Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Brymen Technology CorporationInventors: Po-Chao Tan, Chin-An Chou