Patents by Inventor Ann Chiang

Ann Chiang 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).

  • Web fabrication of devices
    Patent number: 7172910
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for forming displays are claimed. One embodiment of the invention relates to forming an assembly using different sized blocks in either a flexible or rigid substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Alien Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Hadley, Ann Chiang, Gordon S. W. Craig, Jeffrey Jay Jacobsen, John Stephen Smith, Jay Tu, Roger Green Stewart
  • Web fabrication of devices
    Publication number: 20050255620
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for forming displays are claimed. One embodiment of the invention relates to forming an assembly using different sized blocks in either a flexible or rigid substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Hadley, Ann Chiang, Gordon Craig, Jeffrey Jacobsen, John Smith, Jay Tu, Roger Stewart
  • Web fabrication of devices
    Patent number: 6927085
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for forming displays are claimed. One embodiment of the invention relates to forming an assembly using different sized blocks in either a flexible or rigid substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Alien Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Hadley, Ann Chiang, Gordon S. W. Craig, Jeffrey Jay Jacobsen, John Stephen Smith, Jay Tu, Roger Green Stewart
  • Web fabrication of devices
    Publication number: 20040068864
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for forming displays are claimed. One embodiment of the invention relates to forming an assembly using different sized blocks in either a flexible or rigid substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Hadley, Ann Chiang, Gordon S. W. Craig, Jeffrey Jay Jacobsen, John Stephen Smith, Jay Tu, Roger Green Stewart
  • Web fabrication of devices
    Patent number: 6683663
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for forming displays are claimed. One embodiment of the invention relates to forming an assembly using different sized blocks in either a flexible or rigid substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Alien Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Hadley, Ann Chiang, Gordon S. W. Craig, Jeffrey Jay Jacobsen, John Stephen Smith, Jay Tu, Roger Green Stewart
  • Lightweight fitting for a ceiling fan
    Patent number: 5458463
    Abstract: A fitting for connecting components of a ceiling fan includes a plastic-molded body with a plurality of reinforcing ribs and a plurality of threaded bores formed integrally thereon, and a reinforcing metal member embedded in the plastic-molded body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Inventor: Ming-Ann Chiang
  • Fountain device
    Patent number: 5234728
    Abstract: The fountain device includes a casing with a plurality of pipes and a pump connected to the pipes from which spouts of water gush out to provide visual effects. An illuminating device and a music producing device are provided in the casing. The casing has an artificial three dimensional landscape within the same and a programmable panel which automatically controls the overall operations of the illuminating device and the music producing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Ming-Ann Chiang