Patents by Inventor Charles Won

Charles Won 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).

  • Publication number: 20050197036
    Abstract: A breakable container, commonly called a piƱata, has a first half, a second half, a fastener to attach the halves together, and a decorative portion. The first half and the second half form a hollow main body when they are assembled by engaging the fastener. The decorative portion is attached to the main body, and the halves are made of fragile material. The halves includes first half projections, and second half projections that form main projections that extend from the main body. The decorative portion includes cone-shaped decoration enclosures having connecting ends that are attached to the main projections. The fastener includes fixing projections on the first half projections, and fixing recesses on the second half projections along the mating line. The fixing projections are inserted into the fixing recesses and fit tight with each other when the first half and the second half are assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Won, Michael Chong
  • Publication number: 20050045513
    Abstract: A pumpkin-shaped container for space-saving shipping and storage includes a first half and a second half, a fastener to attach or detach the first and second half, and decorative portions resembling the facial features of a Jack-O-Lantern. The first and second half are divided either parallel or perpendicular to the top opening of the pumpkin-shaped container. The first half has a plurality of fixing projections and the second half has a plurality of fixing recesses along the respective mating edges that are fitted together to assemble the pumpkin-shaped container. The fastener further secures the first half and second half to each other. The fastener encompasses various forms such as a lever having a hook engaging with a pin, Velcro pads, or a hinge. The second half may attach to the first half by a pivot access to allow the second half to rotate over the first half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Won, Manwoong Kang