Patents by Inventor Chi-Man Ho

Chi-Man Ho 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: 11291310
    Abstract: A seat or back for a chair comprises a frame having a first edge strut and a second edge strut, the first and second edge struts being on opposite edges of the seat or back. The first edge strut has a groove along all or most of its length, an elongate insert, and a mesh, the mesh being attached to the insert along an edge of the mesh. The insert has a section shaped to correspond to the section of the groove, such that the insert can be urged into the groove, the compression of the groove holding the insert in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: BLUE CUBE LTD.
    Inventors: Russell Plant, Daniel Chi Man Ho
  • Publication number: 20210127850
    Abstract: A seat or back for a chair comprises a frame having a first edge strut and a second edge strut, the first and second edge struts being on opposite edges of the seat or back. The first edge strut has a groove along all or most of its length, an elongate insert, and a mesh, the mesh being attached to the insert along an edge of the mesh. The insert has a section shaped to correspond to the section of the groove, such that the insert can be urged into the groove, the compression of the groove holding the insert in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Russell Plant, Daniel Chi Man Ho
  • Patent number: 5541237
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synthesis of poly(L-leucine). Without any initiator and solvent poly(L-leucine) has been made from L-leucine-N-carboxy anhydride as starting material in the solid state by irradiation with gamma ray. There is only one step in the entire synthetic processing, and the polymerization yield is 100% and the process is a very simple, safe and convenient method. The poly(L-leucine) is one of the best materials for temporary wound dressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Ching-Hohn Len, Chi-Man Ho, Shu-Yi Deng, Zei-Tsan Tsai