Patents by Inventor Chen Weigen

Chen Weigen 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: 8789552
    Abstract: An anti-siphon device for a flush valve having an air-inlet sealing diaphragm, a diaphragm bracket with an air inlet, a flex sleeve, a venting bracket, and an offsetting spring. The deformation power of the air-inlet sealing diaphragm is comparatively small. When compared with existing anti-siphon reflux devices, this anti-siphon device has a very low current pressure loss and can prevent leaking. When the anti-siphon device is applied in heating and plumbing devices, such as a flush valve, the current pressure can be retained and thus satisfactory flush effect is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Patent number: 8686344
    Abstract: An active infrared induction instrument powered by a dry battery capable of reducing power consumption through the adjustment of the emitter pulse width. The infrared emitted LED emits infrared signals, which, after being reflected by an object, are received by the infrared photodiode. The infrared signals received the infrared signals received by the infrared photodiode then enter an integrated circuit chip through a comparator. The pulse widths of the infrared emission pulse signals are dynamically adjusted after the width of the pulse series is received by the discrimination chip, thus reducing the emission power consumption to save energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Patent number: 8549677
    Abstract: A control device for automatic water discharge installed at position where water is discharged in apparatus for automatic water discharge in a kitchen and sanitary environment is provided. The device comprises a housing, a sensor unit disposed inside the housing, a water discharge unit, and an electromagnetic valve assembly. The housing comprises a first holding chamber configured to receive the sensor unit, a second holding chamber configured to receive the electromagnetic valve assembly, a third holding chamber configured to receive the water discharge unit, and a water intake chamber. The sensor unit comprises a circuit board and a sensor set at the circuit board. The circuit board is provided with a processor. The electromagnetic valve assembly comprises an electromagnetic valve electrically connected with the circuit board and a diaphragm unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen Weigen, Def Xiong
  • Publication number: 20130009061
    Abstract: An active infrared induction instrument powered by a dry battery capable of reducing power consumption through the adjustment of the emitter pulse width. The infrared emitted LED emits infrared signals, which, after being reflected by an object, are received by the infrared photodiode. The infrared signals received the infrared signals received by the infrared photodiode then enter an integrated circuit chip through a comparator. The pulse widths of the infrared emission pulse signals are dynamically adjusted after the width of the pulse series is received by the discrimination chip, thus reducing the emission power consumption to save energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Patent number: 8274036
    Abstract: An active infrared induction instrument powered by a dry battery capable of reducing power consumption through the adjustment of the emitter pulse width. The infrared emitted LED emits infrared signals, which, after being reflected by an object, are received by the infrared photodiode. The infrared signals received the infrared signals received by the infrared photodiode then enter an integrated circuit chip through a comparator. The pulse widths of the infrared emission pulse signals are dynamically adjusted after the width of the pulse series is received by the discrimination chip, thus reducing the emission power consumption to save energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20120104257
    Abstract: An active infrared induction instrument powered by a dry battery capable of reducing power consumption through the adjustment of the emitter pulse width. The infrared emitted LED emits infrared signals, which, after being reflected by an object, are received by the infrared photodiode. The infrared signals received the infrared signals received by the infrared photodiode then enter an integrated circuit chip through a comparator. The pulse widths of the infrared emission pulse signals are dynamically adjusted after the width of the pulse series is received by the discrimination chip, thus reducing the emission power consumption to save energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Patent number: 8104741
    Abstract: A water-box toilet sensing flushing system including an inlet loop, loop washer, linking pipe, solenoid valve outer bracket, switch diaphragm, solenoid valve, connector, water bowl assembly, outlet washer wire, and sensor. This is an added device to the original manual structure of the water box. It does not affect the original function; but a sensing control water box automatic flushing device is added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20120012207
    Abstract: A control device for automatic water discharge installed at position where water is discharged in apparatus for automatic water discharge in a kitchen and sanitary environment is provided. The device comprises a housing, a sensor unit disposed inside the housing, a water discharge unit, and an electromagnetic valve assembly. The housing comprises a first holding chamber configured to receive the sensor unit, a second holding chamber configured to receive the electromagnetic valve assembly, a third holding chamber configured to receive the water discharge unit, and a water intake chamber. The sensor unit comprises a circuit board and a sensor set at the circuit board. The circuit board is provided with a processor. The electromagnetic valve assembly comprises an electromagnetic valve electrically connected with the circuit board and a diaphragm unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Chen Weigen, Def XIONG
  • Patent number: 8094039
    Abstract: An application solution using infrared communication in automatic sensing for use in bathroom sanitary wares. A main circuit board emits an infrared pulse signal on one side to detect a user. After a user is detected, the main circuit board produces a group of pulse collated code opening valve signals to drive another infrared emitting diode to send this collated code. The infrared receiving diode on the slave board receives this collated code, transforms it into a pulse signal and then transmits it to the chip for procession. If the collated codes agree with each other, the solenoid valve can be controlled to open or close the valve. At the same time, the collated code is returned to the main circuit board, which consequently stops emitting the collated code signal for opening the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Patent number: 8049155
    Abstract: An active infrared induction instrument powered by a dry battery capable of reducing power consumption through the adjustment of the emitter pulse width. The infrared emitting LED emits infrared signals, which, after being reflected by an object, are received by the infrared photodiode. The infrared signals received by the infrared photodiode then enter an integrated circuit chip through a comparator. The pulse widths of the infrared emission pulse signals are dynamically adjusted after the width of the pulse series is received by the discrimination chip, thus reducing the emission power consumption to save energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20100170569
    Abstract: An automatic sensing system used in automatic sensing sanitary wares. The main circuit board uses infrared signal on one side to detect a user, and then sends the user-detected or no-user signal through radio control to the slave circuit board inside the toilet water box. After the slave circuit board receives the radio control signal from the main circuit board, it switches on or off the solenoid valve to control flushing of the water box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20100043890
    Abstract: An anti-siphon device for a flush valve having an air-inlet sealing diaphragm, a diaphragm bracket with an air inlet, a flex sleeve, a venting bracket, and an offsetting spring. The deformation power of the air-inlet sealing diaphragm is comparatively small. When compared with existing anti-siphon reflux devices, this anti-siphon device has a very low current pressure loss and can prevent leaking. When the anti-siphon device is applied in heating and plumbing devices, such as a flush valve, the current pressure can be retained and thus satisfactory flush effect is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20100044601
    Abstract: A water-box toilet sensing flushing system including an inlet loop, loop washer, linking pipe, solenoid valve outer bracket, switch diaphragm, solenoid valve, connector, water bowl assembly, outlet washer wire, and sensor. This is an added device to the original manual structure of the water box. It does not affect the original function; but a sensing control water box automatic flushing device is added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20090309639
    Abstract: An active infrared induction instrument powered by a dry battery capable of reducing power consumption through the adjustment of the emitter pulse width. The infrared emitting LED emits infrared signals, which, after being reflected by an object, are received by the infrared photodiode. The infrared signals received by the infrared photodiode then enter an integrated circuit chip through a comparator. The pulse widths of the infrared emission pulse signals are dynamically adjusted after the width of the pulse series is received by the discrimination chip, thus reducing the emission power consumption to save energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20090311914
    Abstract: A sensing faucet used in sanitary wares is provided. The sensing faucet has a sensor and a battery compartment fixed onto the faucet shell. A valve body control system has valve control components fixed onto the valve body. There is a plug seat in the faucet shell, and a corresponding plug is installed on the valve body. During installation, the faucet shell is aligned with the valve body and the plug can be seated within the plug seat. The plug is provided with a spring-loaded electrical pin to make contact with an electrical panel in the plug seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Publication number: 20090153345
    Abstract: An application solution using infrared communication in automatic sensing for use in bathroom sanitary wares. A main circuit board emits an infrared pulse signal on one side to detect a user. After a user is detected, the main circuit board produces a group of pulse collated code opening valve signals to drive another infrared emitting diode to send this collated code. The infrared receiving diode on the slave board receives this collated code, transforms it into a pulse signal and then transmits it to the chip for procession. If the collated codes agree with each other, the solenoid valve can be controlled to open or close the valve. At the same time, the collated code is returned to the main circuit board, which consequently stops emitting the collated code signal for opening the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Chen WEIGEN