Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Raymond Sun
  • Rotational speed control method for a disk player
    Patent number: 7403459
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for adjusting the rotational speed of a disk player based on a calculated variable. The method increases the rotational speed of the disk player when the calculated variable is greater than a first threshold and decreases the rotational speed of the disk player when the calculated variable is less than a second threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Lite-On It Corp.
    Inventor: Kun-Chang Chang
  • Collapsible support frames
    Patent number: 7398612
    Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided that have one or more support frames, each having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, with the frame member defining a periphery for the support frame. Where more than one support frame is provided, the support frames can be hingedly coupled to each other. The frame member(s) can be used, for example, to support panel pieces, objects and coverings, among others. In some embodiments, one or more objects can be coupled to and supported by the support frame(s). In other embodiments, a covering may be placed over the support frame(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Therapeutic ultrasound system
    Patent number: 7393338
    Abstract: An ultrasound system has a catheter including an elongate flexible catheter body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The catheter further includes an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the lumen of the catheter body, the ultrasound transmission member having a proximal end connectable to a separate ultrasound generating device and a distal end coupled to the distal end of the catheter body. The distal end of the catheter body is deflectable. The ultrasound system also includes a sonic connector that connects the ultrasound transmission member to an ultrasound transducer. The ultrasound system also provides a method for reverse irrigation and removal of particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Flowcardia, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry Nita
  • Support for a computer peripheral device
    Patent number: 7389964
    Abstract: A support for a computer peripheral device has a base, a post having a first end extending through the base and a second end that couples a computer peripheral device, and a pair of base supports. Each base support has an extension which is received within the base and which engages the first end of the post. When the post is rotated, the base supports are separated from each other to define a clamping space therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Kye Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Chao-Qin Ye
  • Apparatus and method for delivering bubble solution to a dipping container
    Patent number: 7390236
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of delivering bubble solution to a bubble solution dipping container are disclosed. The apparatus has a housing, a dipping chamber associated with the housing, a source of bubble solution and a tube coupling the source of bubble solution with the dipping chamber. The tube has one end positioned inside the dipping chamber and another end coupled to the source of the bubble solution. A blocking ceiling can be positioned in the dipping chamber over the end of the tube so as to deflect bubble solution ejected from the end of the tube into the dipping chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Arko Development Limited
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Trash can assembly
    Patent number: 7374060
    Abstract: A trash can assembly has a shell, a lid fitted over the top end of the shell, a pedal positioned adjacent the bottom end of the shell, a link assembly coupling the pedal and the lid, and a motion damper coupled to the link assembly for slowing the closing motion of the lid. The assembly also includes an inner liner that is retained inside the shell, with a support frame secured to the top end of the shell and having a ridge on which a peripheral lip of the inner liner rests. Two or more inner liners can be provided inside the shell. In addition, the lid can be pivotably connected to the upper edge of the outer shell by a connector which has a sleeve that is coupled to the upper edge of the outer shell, a non-metal tube that is positioned inside the sleeve, and a shaft received inside the bore of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Foldable inflatable furniture
    Patent number: 7370379
    Abstract: An inflatable item has a body. The body has a chamber therein, and defines an outer edge. An inlet is provided on the body and communicates with the chamber. A groove is cut from the outer edge of the body and extends for a depth into the body. A fold line extends from the outer edge to a portion of the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Bubble generating assembly
    Patent number: 7367861
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping bar that is fixed to the housing, and a link assembly housed inside the housing. The link assembly couples the trigger mechanism and the bubble generating device in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the bubble generating device to move past the wiping bar and to contact the wiping bar, so as to create a film of bubble solution across the bubble generating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Arko Development Limited
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Collapsible structures
    Patent number: 7363932
    Abstract: A collapsible structure has a first end panel and a second end panel, with each end panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material covering the frame member to form the respective end panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. The structure also has a side wall having at least one panel, a first side and a second side, with the panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation. The first side of the side wall is stitched to the fabric of the first end panel at a location away from the periphery of the first end panel, the second side of the side wall is stitched to the fabric of the second end panel at a location away from the periphery of the second end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Collapsible structures having enhancements
    Patent number: 7365967
    Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided with enhancements and other features that impart additional utility or amusement value to the basic underlying structure. The collapsible structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form a panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. An electrical component can attached to the fabric material, and an electrical coupling connected to the electrical component. Alternatively, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional object can be attached to the fabric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Rechargeable wireless input device
    Patent number: 7336259
    Abstract: An input device has a body and a battery that is retained in the body. A receiver is coupled to a computer via a cable, with the body removably engaging the receiver. The computer delivers power through the cable and the receiver to charge the battery, while the input device simultaneously transmits operational signals to the receiver for further transmission to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: KYE Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Tsu-Nan Li, Wei-Chung Wang, Yu-Wen Tseng
  • Bubble generating device
    Patent number: 7335082
    Abstract: A bubble producing device has at least one loop, with each loop having a cylindrical wall having an interior channel, a top edge and a bottom edge. A flared edge extends at an angle with respect to the cylindrical wall from a portion of the bottom edge. A connector is attached to the cylindrical wall of each loop at a location that is offset from the top edge of each loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Arko Development Limited
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Storage bin for use with shelving system
    Patent number: 7325697
    Abstract: A shelving system has a plurality of shelves, with each shelf having a plurality of intersecting wire rods. The shelving system also has a plurality of posts connected to the shelves and separating the shelves. A storage bin is adapted for use with the shelving system. The storage bin has a bottom wall, at least one side wall, an interior space enclosed by the at least one side wall and the bottom wall, and a plurality of rails provided on the bottom surface of the bottom wall. Each rail has a groove, with the groove of each of the rails aligned to form a row of grooves. The storage bin is seated on one of the shelves, with one of the wire rods in the one of the shelves positioned in the row of grooves to maintain the storage bin at a desired position on the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Lim, James Sokol
  • Dish rack with water drainage mechanism
    Patent number: 7325695
    Abstract: A dish rack has a rack portion having a tray, the tray having an opening. The dish rack also includes a ramp provided below the tray and positioned to receive water that flows through the opening of the tray. The ramp has a front end, a rear end, and a water outlet provided at the front end, the ramp being angled so that water flows from the rear end to the front end and then through the water outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Myk Wayne Lum, Tzu-Hao Wei
  • Non-contact electronic level
    Patent number: 7322118
    Abstract: A non-contact electronic level has a light source, a vial having a bubble and positioned to be irradiated by light from the light source, and a photo sensor located at a position corresponding to the bubble at a fixed distance from the vial. The photo sensor captures an image of the bubble after the vial is irradiated by the light source. An image processing unit is electrically coupled to the photo sensor and converts the image of the bubble into an electronic level signal by comparing the centroid of the image of the bubble with a predetermined point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Quarton, Inc.
    Inventors: Chaochi Huang, Chih-Yung Cheng, Kung-Ho Su, Ching-Horng Hsiao, Shih-Chang Chang
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D559495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, William Shyh-Chen Hsu
  • Counter top trash can
    Patent number: D561968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, William Shyh-Chen Hsu
  • Trash can assembly
    Patent number: D567468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Chih-Hong Hsieh, William Shyh-Chen Hsu, Joshua Lin
  • Trash bag retainer on trash can liner
    Patent number: D568572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-fong Chang, William Shyh-Chen Hsu
  • Foot pedal
    Patent number: D571971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventor: Frank Yang