Patents Assigned to Star Co.
  • Patent number: 9300347
    Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a mobile device cover are described. In some embodiments, the mobile device cover may include, for example, an acoustic sensor, a processor, and lighting devices. The processor can be operatively coupled to the acoustic sensor and the lighting devices. The acoustic sensor can be configured to receive sound generated by the mobile phone and to convert the sound into an acoustic signal. The processor can be configured to receive the acoustic signal and to determine whether the acoustic signal is similar to one of a plurality of acoustic signals previously stored on the mobile phone cover. Each of the previously stored acoustic signals can be indicative of, for example, a particular caller, a particular message sender, or a particular alert. Based on the acoustic signal determination, the processor is configured to cause lighting of the one or more lighting devices corresponding to the indicated caller, indicated message sender, or indicated alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: STAR CO SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCED RESEARCH CO, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas E. Coverstone
  • Patent number: 9162315
    Abstract: An electrical conduction mechanism is provided to prevent dust or from adhering to the inside of an electrical-conduction portion main body, so that electrical conduction efficiency cannot be reduced. The electrical conduction mechanism comprises an electrical-conduction portion main body in the center of which a first through-hole to be inserted through by a shaft is formed and in which a second through-hole communicating with the first through-hole is formed in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the first through-hole is formed. The electrical-conduction element is disposed in the second through-hole. The electrical-conduction element is configured to include an electrical-conduction chip abutting on the shaft, and a coil spring biasing the electrical-conduction chip toward the shaft, so that current is supplied to the shaft through the electrical-conduction chip to conduct electricity to the bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kosei Ishihara
  • Patent number: 9131313
    Abstract: Systems and methods of audio reproduction are described. In one embodiment, one or more processors can be configured, for example, to receive an L channel signal and an R channel signal, to combine the L channel signal and the R channel signal, to average the combined signal, to detect an impulse signal in the averaged signal, to multiply the impulse signal, to scale the multiplied impulse signal, and to add the scaled impulse signal to the averaged signal to form a resultant signal. Sound can be generated, for example, by speakers based on at least the resultant signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Star Co.
    Inventor: Evan J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140073378
    Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a mobile phone cover are described. In some embodiments, the mobile phone cover may include, for example, a processor and lighting devices. The lighting devices may be operatively coupled to the processor. The processor may be configured, for example, to receive first signals based on second signals in which the second signals are generated by the mobile phone. The second signals may be indicative of an incoming call, an incoming message, a pending message, and/or a calendar alert (e.g., an upcoming appointment), for example. The processor may be configured to cause lighting of one or more of the lighting devices based on the first signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: STAR CO Scientific Technologies Advanced Research Co, LLC DBA STAR CO
    Inventors: Thomas E. Coverstone, Evan J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20130281169
    Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a mobile phone cover are described. In some embodiments, the mobile phone cover may include, for example, a processor and lighting devices. The lighting devices may be operatively coupled to the processor. The processor may be configured, for example, to receive first signals based on second signals in which the second signals are generated by the mobile phone. The second signals may be indicative of an incoming call, an incoming message, a pending message, and/or a calendar alert (e.g., an upcoming appointment), for example. The processor may be configured to cause lighting of one or more of the lighting devices based on the first signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Star Co Scientific Technologies Advanced Research Co, LLC DBA Star Co
    Inventors: Thomas E. Coverstone, Evan J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120298345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat sink sheet including an adhesive containing a carbon nano-complex and having good heat conductivity. The adhesive having good heat conductivity is coated on a graphite sheet to improve heat conductivity, and an existing adhesive process and adhesive coating process are combined into a single process to manufacture a heat sink sheet, thereby providing a heat sink sheet having improved heat conductivity so as to contribute to cost reduction and increased yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: GREEN STAR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won yong Hyeon, Mun seong Oh, Gu Su Hong
  • Patent number: 8133517
    Abstract: A microwavable vacuum-packed frozen sushi product comprising: a flexible microwave-safe plastic packing bag which is vacuumed to a pressure of 50 to 600 mmHg and, in the pressure-reduced state, hermetically sealed; an open-topped plastic box placed in said packing bag; and a sushi product placed in said box; said vacuum-packed frozen sushi product being such that a space is formed in said packing bag in the pressure-reduced state around said sushi product and the space has, in total, a volume 0.1 to 0.7 times that of said sushi product; an inner surface of said packing bag is in contact with an upper surface of said sushi product; and said packing bag, said box and said sushi product are frozen together in a unified form. Water vapor generated during thawing is allowed to flow through a space formed between the sushi material and the box and the packing bag to heat a rice section and a material or materials, thereby providing the sushi product with diminished unevenness in temperature distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Polar Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuji Ishino, Hironobu Kadoya
  • Patent number: 8114452
    Abstract: There is provided a microwavable vacuum-packed frozen sushi product comprising: a flexible plastic packing bag which is vacuumed to a pressure of 50 to 600 mmHg and, in the pressure-reduced state, hermetically sealed; an open-topped plastic box placed in the plastic packing bag; a laminated metal foil placed on the bottom of the plastic box; and a sushi product placed in the plastic box with its sushi material or materials in contact with the laminated metal foil; the microwavable vacuum-packed frozen sushi product being such that an inner surface of the plastic packing bag is in contact with a rice section of the sushi product; and the plastic packing bag, the plastic box, the laminated metal foil and the sushi product are frozen together in a unified form, in which water vapor emanating from the sushi product in the thawing flow through a space formed around the sushi product to effect heating of the rice section and the sushi material or materials of the sushi product, thereby diminishing temperature uneve
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Polar Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuji Ishino, Hironobu Kadoya
  • Patent number: 8003155
    Abstract: A packed frozen sushi product comprising a vacuumed, frozen and hermetically sealed flexible plastic bag, an open-topped plastic box placed in the bag, a laminated metal foil placed on the bottom of said box, and a frozen sushi product contained in the box with a surface or surfaces of its sushi material or materials on the laminated metal foil; the plastic bag, the box, the laminated metal foil and the frozen sushi product being frozen together in a unified form, the packed frozen sushi product thereby being adapted for microwave cooking. Water vapor emanating from the sushi product in thawing is allowed to flow through a space formed around the sushi material to heat a shaped rice section and the sushi material or materials, thereby diminishing unevenness in temperature distribution after thawing. By virtue thereof, a packed frozen sushi product suitable for mass production is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Polar Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuji Ishino, Hironobu Kadoya
  • Patent number: 7780104
    Abstract: A bait reel equipped with a turning dial controls the winding of the fishing line by controlling the revolution of the spool during fishing. The bait reel equipped with a turning dial has a dial for spooling connected by the handle axle and the combination of gears. Therefore, it enables the user to manually fine-tune the revolution of the spool, makes the structure of the reel simple even when the turning dial is added by making the guide support add the turning dial to the handle axle so the fishing line can be smoothly and stably wound on or released from the spool, and makes it easy to change and maintain the turning dial by fixing the turning dial to the side cover located, with the possibility of detaching and re-attaching, on the opposite side of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Silver Star Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Cheol-woo Park
  • Patent number: 7357392
    Abstract: A hockey table includes a table body, a top board mounted on a top of the table body and formed with a plurality of ventilating holes, and an atomizer mounted in the table body to spray an atomized gas which passes through the ventilating holes of the top board and protrudes outwardly from the top board. Thus, the atomized gas encompasses the top board to simulate a real and lively scene for the players to play the table hockey game, thereby enhancing the amusement effect of playing the hockey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Hi-Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Che Wu
  • Publication number: 20080015039
    Abstract: A bottom board for a playing table includes a board body, at least one anti-slip cloth layer enclosed around the board body entirely, and at least one fiber cloth layer enclosed around the anti-slip cloth layer entirely. Each of the board body, the anti-slip cloth layer and the fiber cloth layer has a surface sprayed with a resin layer. Thus, the bottom board has a reinforced hardness, so that the bottom board will not be dimpled due to a violent hit, thereby enhancing the lifetime of the bottom board. In addition, the bottom board is formed integrally and has a smaller volume and a light weight, thereby facilitating assembly, transportation and storage of the bottom board. Further, the bottom board has a waterproof feature so that the bottom board can be used outdoors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: HI - STAR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ming-Che Wu
  • Patent number: 7178302
    Abstract: A multi-layer vacuum assembly-enabled fundamental building material to strengthen the safety of a building structure includes a main body which has a plurality of vacuumized layers formed from the exterior towards the interior that are divided by a plurality of spacers. The shape of the main body may be designed according to requirements of the building structure. The main body further has a first latch section and a second latch section located on the outer side thereof. The vacuumized layers can cushion damage resulting from impact of external forces. It also can block thermal conduction, thereby achieve shock resistant, fire resistant, heat and cold isolation effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Han Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Arthur Chu
  • Patent number: 7073871
    Abstract: The three piece automobile wheel is provided with an inner rim, an outer rim, and a center disc. The center disc is attached to a flange section of the inner rim and outer rim. A trough is established in the inner rim between the flange section and rim flange. The outer side-wall of the trough nearest the flange section is disposed off the rim center-plane towards the center disc, a valve opening passes through the outer side-wall for valve attachment, and the configuration allows the valve base to be disposed inside the trough. The center disc is provided with a through-hole region to expose the valve stem to the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Speed Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masanobu Hamada
  • Patent number: 6899334
    Abstract: A playing table includes a main body, and four side boards mounted on a periphery of the main body. Each of the side boards includes a plurality of sheet plates combined with each other to previously form an outer appearance of each of the side boards, and an ornamental plate bonded on the sheet plates. Thus, each of the side boards is assembled rapidly, thereby facilitating a user mounting the side boards on the playing table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Hi-Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min-Kuo Lee
  • Patent number: 6779797
    Abstract: A target throw playing machine includes a main frame, and a throw portion. The throw portion includes a front plate, a plurality of targets, and a plurality of shafts. Each of the targets has a bottom provided with a movable block formed with a cutout and a chamfered portion. Each of the shafts is provided with a plurality of push members each having a first end selectively rested on the chamfered portion of the respective movable block or locked in the cutout of the respective movable block. Thus, the target throw playing machine has an automatically restoring function and has a rotation positioning function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Energy Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ai-Hua Chou
  • Patent number: 6761666
    Abstract: A reciprocal device for exercise machines includes a base having a plurality of positioning rods and stop members on a top surface thereof and each positioning rod has a spring mounted thereto. A movable member has a plurality of sockets which are mounted to the springs and the positioning rods. A cover is mounted to the movable member. The base and the movable member each have a sensing rod and the two sensing rods are located in alignment with each other so that when the movable member is stepped downward, the two sensing rods contact and send a signal to allow the exercise machine to process a function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Energy Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Aileen Chou
  • Patent number: 6679092
    Abstract: An automobile sheet metal surface correcting equipment capable of permitting alignment between a piston of the equipment and a portion of the sheet metal surface to be corrected to be carried out from an inside of the sheet metal such as a bonnet, to thereby facilitate sheet metal working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyotaka Irii
  • Patent number: D580271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Race Detox Star Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Tsai
  • Patent number: RE44924
    Abstract: A digital observation system and method for processing and transmitting video data between a video camera, or video cameras, and a base unit. The video data is transmitted, for example, by a communication protocol that is compliant with Ethernet physical drivers for transmitting and receiving data at around 100 Mbps. Video is captured at a sensor in the video camera, digitally processed and transmitted, thus overcoming limitations associated with analog processing and allowing unique features to be added. Images and other data may be transmitted efficiently in their native format, with reduced overhead, and in a non-compressed format due to the data transmission rate at or below 100 Mbps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Star Co.
    Inventors: Alan Neal Cooper, Christopher Michael Fritz, James Walter Exner