Patents by Inventor T. L. Duan

T. L. Duan 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: 5087217
    Abstract: A swimming shoe composed of a shoe body, several water-resisting flanges and an attached swimming-assistance device. The shoe body has the shape of a sandal which has a shoe bottom, a shoe surface, two fixing plates and a fastener. In the vamp of the shoe there are two fixing sets which both have a fixing set and a button to attach the water-resistant flange. In the shoe body, the fixing plate can hold the swimming-resisting device. This new device will not interfere with walking on land and also can be used as an aid to help the swimmer to swim faster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventors: C. T. Tuan, T. L. Duan
  • Patent number: 5054511
    Abstract: A tire valve is disclosed which includes an automatic pressure releasing device and comprises an inlet assembly and an outlet assembly. The inlet assembly includes a valve pole biased closed by a spring to allow air input. The valve includes an inlet/outlet assembly which has an inlet valve room and a pressure release room. These rooms utilize ball valves and springs to control the air flow. A pressure releasing device is provided and comprises an adjusting screw, a spring and a ball valve. The pressure releasing device will function when the tire air pressure exceeds a specified range, so as to ensure proper air pressure in the tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventors: C. T. Tuan, T. L. Duan