Patents by Inventor Wen-Chau Wayne Hou

Wen-Chau Wayne Hou 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).

  • Emitting Power of A Bulb Is Controlled By Regular Power OnOff Switch and The Power Level Can Be Learned
    Publication number: 20160249422
    Abstract: A new type of light bulb is being invented, in which its power level (dimming) control circuit (FIG. 2) is integrated with the bulb. The desired power level can also be learned through the control logic (FIG. 3) integrated with bulb. The new invented bulb can be a compact fluorescent type 100 of bulb or a LED type of bulb 101. The invented bulb can be connected to an existing lamp holder (screw type) and people can change its power level (dimming) by only using the existing switch without any external circuit or device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Wen-Chau Wayne Hou, Gary Jun Liang Lin, Ekram Bhuiyan
  • LED Color Bulb - Color Is Changeable by Flipping Power On/Off Switch
    Publication number: 20160249430
    Abstract: The invention is a new type of color bulb, in which its color control circuit is built inside or connected to the bulb itself. The desired bulb color can be controlled through a device inside the bulb. The new invented bulb can be a LED type of bulb or any electrical lighting device. The invented bulb can be connected into an existing bulb holder (screw type or any other kinds of connector) and people can change its color by only using the existing power switch without any external control circuit or device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Wen-Chau Wayne Hou, Gary JUN LIANG Lin, Ekram Bhuiyan
  • Chandelier lamp system
    Patent number: 8878442
    Abstract: A method includes providing a chandelier comprising at least three light emitting diodes, with each of the at least three light emitting diodes having at least one color of red, green, and blue colors. The method also includes operatively connecting the light emitting diode to a controller and a memory such that the controller provides control instructions to the light emitting diodes. The method also has controlling the at least three light emitting diodes to provide a decorative lighting effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Sun Lu, Wen-Chau Wayne Hou
  • CHANDELIER LAMP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120049765
    Abstract: A method includes providing a chandelier comprising at least three light emitting diodes, with each of the at least three light emitting diodes having at least one color of red, green, and blue colors. The method also includes operatively connecting the light emitting diode to a controller and a memory such that the controller provides control instructions to the light emitting diodes. The method also has controlling the at least three light emitting diodes to provide a decorative lighting effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Sun Lu, Wen-Chau Wayne Hou