Patents by Inventor Abel Hsu

Abel Hsu 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: 11015633
    Abstract: A snap fit fastener may include a head, a first group of wings, and a second group of wings. The first group of wings may be disposed axially around a center axis of the head, each of the first group of wings has a first length, and includes a first end connected to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The second group of wings may be disposed axially around the center axis of the head, each of the second group of wings has a second length, and includes a first end connected to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The first length may be different from the second length. A snap fit fastener with at least two groups of protrusions for fitting multiple heights is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Abel Hsu
  • Patent number: 10811200
    Abstract: The latching apparatus of the present disclosure includes an actuator configured to change from a first position to a second position; a core connector coupled to the actuator at a first end, and having a cam disposed thereon; and a follower located between the actuator and the cam; wherein the actuator pushes the follower when changing from the first position to the second position, such that the follower engages with the cam on the core connector and causes the cam to rotate an angle to enter a latching state, wherein during the latching state, the core connector configured to hold the actuator secured at the second position. Switch systems and Methods for switching a latching apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Took Works Inc.
    Inventor: Abel Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190331149
    Abstract: A snap fit fastener may include a head, a first group of wings, and a second group of wings. The first group of wings may be disposed axially around a center axis of the head, each of the first group of wings has a first length, and includes a first end connected to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The second group of wings may be disposed axially around the center axis of the head, each of the second group of wings has a second length, and includes a first end connected to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The first length may be different from the second length. A snap fit fastener with at least two groups of protrusions for fitting multiple heights is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Abel Hsu
  • Publication number: 20180108500
    Abstract: The latching apparatus of the present disclosure includes an actuator configured to change from a first position to a second position; a core connector coupled to the actuator at a first end, and having a cam disposed thereon; and a follower located between the actuator and the cam; wherein the actuator pushes the follower when changing from the first position to the second position, such that the follower engages with the cam on the core connector and causes the cam to rotate an angle to enter a latching state, wherein during the latching state, the core connector configured to hold the actuator secured at the second position. Switch systems and Methods for switching a latching apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Abel Hsu