Patents by Inventor Able Chen
Able Chen 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).
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Publication number: 20260240304Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to portable storage containers. In some embodiments, a portable storage container may comprise an first storage area, the first storage area having an outer wall comprising a first insulator; a second storage area, the second storage area having an outer wall comprising a second insulator; a separator between a bottom surface of the first storage area and an upper surface of the second storage area, wherein the separator is liquid-resistant and thermally conductive; an upper cover; and a lower cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2025Publication date: August 20, 2026Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Alex TURCOTTE, Lauren TARVIN, Mitchell BAILEY, Da DENG, Annie MILLS, Simon HUGHES, Thomas SHARP, Adam ROBERT, Haien ZHOU, Mario ZHU, Able CHEN
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Publication number: 20250123045Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with a drawer are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes a drawer. The insulated container includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer. The insulated container can be manufactured using injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2024Publication date: April 17, 2025Inventors: Simon Hughes, Thomas Sharp, Able Chen, Haien Zhou, Robert Ellis
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Publication number: 20250093087Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with a drawer are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes a drawer. The insulated container includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer. The insulated container can be manufactured using injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Simon Hughes, Thomas Sharp, Able Chen, Haien Zhou, Robert Ellis
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Publication number: 20250093088Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with a drawer are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes a drawer. The insulated container includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer. The insulated container can be manufactured using injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Simon Hughes, Thomas Sharp, Able Chen, Haien Zhou, Robert Ellis, Lauren Tarvin
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Publication number: 20250091305Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with a drawer are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes a drawer. The insulated container includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer. The insulated container can be manufactured using injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Simon Hughes, Thomas Sharp, Able Chen, Haien Zhou, Robert Ellis
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Patent number: 12163734Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with a drawer are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes a drawer. The insulated container includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer. The insulated container can be manufactured using injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2024Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Simon Hughes, Able Chen, Haien Zhou, Thomas Sharp
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Patent number: 12129099Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with a drawer are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes a drawer. The insulated container includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer. The insulated container can be manufactured using injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2024Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Simon Hughes, Able Chen, Haien Zhou, Thomas Sharp
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Patent number: 9674335Abstract: A multi-configuration input device is described. In one or more examples, an input device comprises a connection portion configured to be secured to a mobile computing device using a magnetic connection, an input portion having one or more sensors configured to generate inputs responsive to user interaction, a support portion rotationally secured to the input portion and the connection portion and effective to assume a cover configuration in which the support portion and the input portion are positioned to cover a display device of the mobile computing device, and further effective to assume a stand configuration in which the support portion and the input portion are position at an acute angle with respect to one another, and an operating system selection key operable to select from a plurality of operating systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Able Chen, Wei Zheng, Sheau Jiun Yang, Po-Lin Ho
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Publication number: 20160277562Abstract: A multi-configuration input device is described. In one or more examples, an input device comprises a connection portion configured to be secured to a mobile computing device using a magnetic connection, an input portion having one or more sensors configured to generate inputs responsive to user interaction, a support portion rotationally secured to the input portion and the connection portion and effective to assume a cover configuration in which the support portion and the input portion are positioned to cover a display device of the mobile computing device, and further effective to assume a stand configuration in which the support portion and the input portion are position at an acute angle with respect to one another, and an operating system selection key operable to select from a plurality of operating systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Able Chen, Wei Zheng, Sheau Jiun Yang, Po-Lin Ho
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Patent number: D1141735Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2024Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Christopher Baker, Simon Hughes, Robert Ellis, Thomas Sharp, Able Chen, Haien Zhou