Patents Represented by Attorney Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A.
  • Patent number: 8052485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical power outlet device and a module thereof. The electrical power outlet device includes an electrical power outlet section and a main body section. The electrical power outlet section has an electrical power outlet unit with a plurality of sockets, and an electric plug is inserted into the sockets and is remained firmly in an electrical power outlet. The main body section is connected with the electrical power outlet section and has a circuit device and an output unit, wherein the circuit device is connected with the corresponding plurality of sockets of the electrical power outlet unit to receive a power signal and converts the power signal to produce a converted signal, and the output unit is connected to the circuit device to send out a converted signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu
  • Patent number: 8052486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical power outlet device and a module thereof. The electrical power outlet device includes an electrical power outlet section and a main body section. The electrical power outlet section has an electrical power outlet unit with a plurality of sockets, and an electric plug is inserted into the sockets and is remained firmly in an electrical power outlet. The main body section is connected with the electrical power outlet section and has a circuit device and an output unit, wherein the circuit device is connected with the corresponding plurality of sockets of the electrical power outlet unit to receive a power signal and converts the power signal to produce a converted signal, and the output unit is connected to the circuit device to send out a converted signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu
  • Patent number: 8051970
    Abstract: The hinge assembly of the present invention is a novel configuration that utilizes multiple arcuate shaped clevis elements. The configuration produces a compact, stable, and efficient means for transmitting an actuation force to retract or deploy one or more sections of a folding chute assembly utilized on transit concrete mixing vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Shaber, Thomas G. Lindblom
  • Patent number: 8055384
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a positioning control apparatus which receives a moving command and a feedback signal outputted from a controlled device, and controls the controlled device for moving and positioning. The positioning control apparatus includes a first control loop, a second control loop and an arbitration module with a dead point default value, wherein the first control loop is used to control the controlled device moving in response to the error of the moving command and the feedback signal, on the other hand, the second control loop is used to control the controlled device positioning. Furthermore, the arbitration module compares the default value of dead point with the moving command so as to enable either the first control loop or the second control loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Wah Hong Industrial Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Ru Lien, Li-Te Kuo
  • Patent number: 8052477
    Abstract: A receptacle connector for a cable has an insulating housing, multiple first terminals, multiple second terminals and a shell. The first terminals are mounted on the insulating housing and each first terminal has a first soldering cup formed on the first terminal and extending backward out of the insulating housing. The second terminals are mounted on the insulating housing, are capable of cooperating with the first terminals to implement USB 3.0 protocol and each second terminal has a second soldering cup formed on the second terminal and extending backward out of the rear end of the insulating housing. The shell covers the insulating housing, the first terminals and the second terminals. The receptacle connector may be mounted one end of the cable so that cable is used for high speed data transmission between different electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Connectek Inc.
    Inventor: Wen-Chih Ko
  • Patent number: 8053667
    Abstract: A housing of a Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable transceiver module includes a metallic casing and a plurality of elastic grounding assemblies. The metallic casing has a lower casing, a plurality of partitions and an upper casing. The lower casing is connected to the upper casing. The partitions are provided between the lower casing and the upper casing at intervals, thereby separating the interior of the metallic casing into a plurality of accommodating spaces. The accommodating spaces each receives a connector of a transceiver module, thereby forming a plurality of ports. Thus, the connectors of the transceiver modules share the common housing, thereby reducing the occupied space on the circuit board and increasing the number of the transceiver modules arranged on the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Jess-Link Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Hua Chen, Chun-Hsu Chen
  • Patent number: 8052372
    Abstract: A wind driven turbine device is disclosed that includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a turbine rotor having a plurality of radially distributed turbine rotor blades mounted in the housing for rotation in direct response to atmospheric wind to thereby generate rotary power, a baffle arrangement is also provided for directing wind through the housing from the air inlet to contact the turbine rotor blades from behind as internal driving wind. The rotor is mounted in a manner such that the rotor blades are driven both by a combination of direct external wind and internally directed wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Jim Dvorak
  • Patent number: 8043116
    Abstract: A socket having a replaceable module includes a socket panel and a replaceable module. The socket panel is provided with socket units. The replaceable module is detachably provided on the socket panel. The replaceable module is provided with socket subunits. The edge of the replaceable module is provided with a trough located between the replaceable module and the socket panel. The present invention further provides a replaceable module for a socket. The replaceable module can be replaced according practical demands, which makes it more versatile. Further, the replaceable module has a better safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 8042540
    Abstract: A mask for delivery of oxygen to a patient is disclosed, including a body having a peripheral portion, a central portion, and bridge portions extending between the central portion and the peripheral portion. The central portion has an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface to be oriented towards the patient's face when the mask is in position, the inner surface of the central portion being provided with a wall circumscribing a base. The wall and base circumscribe a centrally positioned oxygen delivery aperture or oxygen diffuser to direct the flow of oxygen generally towards the patient's nose and mouth when the mask is in use. An element associated with the aperture and the central portion releasably receives and secures in position an oxygen delivery tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Southmedic Incorporated
    Inventors: Lee McDonald, Julius Hajgato
  • Patent number: 8039985
    Abstract: A wind turbine has a housing, multiple cross-flow fan assemblies, a turbine generator assembly, an air guide and multiple wind-driven fans. The housing has a chamber having top and bottom openings. The cross-flow fan assemblies are mounted on the housing and each has a casing, a cross-flow fan blade and a transmission shaft. The cross-fan blade rotates to provide airflow to the chamber. The turbine generator assembly is mounted in the chamber and has a generator, a generator shaft mounted on the generator and a turbine blade mounted on the generator shaft and driven by the airflow to activate the generator. The air guide is mounted on the transmission shafts and guides airflow outwards. The wind-driven fans are mounted respectively on the transmission shafts and are driven by outward airflow. The wind turbine derives energy from the airflow exiting out of the wind turbine for improved energy extraction efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Cheng-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 8038212
    Abstract: A child vehicle seating system, for fitment on a vehicle seat to support and restrain a child, comprises at least one seating component. Each seating component includes a closed frame over which a flexible membrane is stretched to define a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Space Net Technology Limited
    Inventors: Robert Ian Vickers, Samuel Blackburn Pearce
  • Patent number: 8033296
    Abstract: A control module for a multi-nozzle shower has a body, a control panel and a controlling assembly. The body is mounted securely in the shower and defines at least one chamber having valve seats, at least one inlet and multiple outlets respectively communicating with the nozzles. The control panel is mounted securely on the body and seals the at least one chamber. The controlling assembly is mounted in the control panel and has multiple valve disks and buttons. The valve disks selectively block the valve seats to stop water flow. The buttons connected to the valve disks and are arranged on the control panel and selectively actuate the valve disks to block the valve seats. Thereby, people can conveniently control water discharged from different nozzles or showerheads of the shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Jeff Chen
  • Patent number: 8020735
    Abstract: The present invention provides a detachable threader, which permits an upper holder block to be connected separately with a brake and a base; and the brake is linked with a propeller; a threading sheet is fixed on the propeller; with the orientation pin and restoring spring on the base, the upper holder block can be controlled in a manner to make the threading sheet move freely in the threading groove of the needle stand; additionally, a V-shaped groove is arranged at the bottom of the adapting hole; after the needle is inserted into the adapting hole, it can align automatically the needle hole with the threading groove; moreover, the base is linked with the detachable pedestal, wherein the inner space with an oblique surface is used to accommodate the needle and stitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Pi-Chao Chang
  • Patent number: 8020678
    Abstract: A traveling case has a container and a foot stand assembly. The container has a top, a bottom, a rear, a handle, multiple wheels and a foot stand recess. The handle is mounted on the top of the container. The wheels are pivotally mounted on the bottom of the container. The foot stand recess is mounted on the rear of the container. The foot stand assembly is mounted on the rear of the container and has a foot stand and a telescopic strut. Therefore, when the traveling case is loaded, a carrier is not required to stabilize the traveling case in order to avoid the traveling case toppling. Therefore, the traveling case is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventors: Ming-Chu Tsai, Chun-Te Chen
  • Patent number: 8016539
    Abstract: A telescoping adjustable length trailer hitch with an hydraulic actuator for adjusting the length of the trailer hitch. The hitch being adjustable to provide for a longer hitch for road travel and for a shorter hitch for use in farm fields what used with a chemical applicator. The adjustable length hitch having an outside roller on the top of the tube which telescopes into the main tube and a roller on the bottom of the outside roller for rolling on the inside of the main tube to prevent binding as one tube moves inside the other. The telescoping tubes having a hinged safety link connecting the telescoping tubes so that they will not separate. The distal end of the trailer hitch having a bracket for adjusting the height of the trailer hitch relative the towing vehicle and a safety chain for ensuring trailer and towing vehicle will not become separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Fast Distributing, Inc.
    Inventors: Scot L. Potter, Darrell L. Dick, Verlyn K. Fast
  • Patent number: 8013557
    Abstract: A motor protection device includes a detection unit for detecting an operating state of a motor and outputting a detection signal; a reference unit for generating a variable reference signal; a discriminating unit for comparing the detection signal with the variable reference signal to discriminate whether the motor is in an abnormal condition; and a protection unit that receives a result of discrimination from the discriminating unit and limits a driving current for the motor when the motor is in an abnormal condition. The motor protection device is characterized in that the reference unit adjusts the variable reference signal according to a motor rotation detection signal, so that the motor rotation detection signal and the detection signal are used synchronously in discriminating whether the motor is in an abnormal condition, and the motor in an abnormal condition may be doubly protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Anpec Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Ching-Sheng Li
  • Patent number: D644069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Nifty Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank R. Tiemann
  • Patent number: D644882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Nifty Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank R. Tiemann
  • Patent number: D647655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Chia-Yun Lin
  • Patent number: D648472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Anteya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Hung Lin, Ting-Feng Wu