Patents by Inventor Wei-Fan Weng

Wei-Fan Weng 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: 8177404
    Abstract: An edge-lit back plate has two mounting frames coupled to opposite longitudinal side surfaces of a back plate including a laminate body with a reflector, a light guide and a diffuser. At least one light source assembly is located within a recess of each mounting frame and positioned adjacent to one of the longitudinal side surfaces of the laminate body. The edge-lit back plate is configured to be installed on a rack to illuminate products on such rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Wei-Fan Weng
  • Publication number: 20100290214
    Abstract: A luminescent back plate has a back light module and two mounting frames. The back light module has a body and at least one light source assembly. The body is a laminate having a reflector, a light guide and a diffuser and has two longitudinal side surfaces, a front surface and a bottom surface. The at least one light source assembly is located adjacent to one of the longitudinal side surfaces of the body and has a light emitting side. The light emitting side faces toward one of the two longitudinal side surfaces. The mounting frames are respectively disposed adjacent to the longitudinal side surfaces and are mounted on the longitudinal side surfaces of the body. The luminescent back plate may be installed on a rack and provides a surface light to catch customers' attention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Wei-Fan Weng
  • Patent number: D440124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Wei-Fan Weng