Patents by Inventor Chin-Sung Ko

Chin-Sung Ko 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: 7174906
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable umbrella frame having six ribs, wherein the first rib, the second rib, the third rib, and the fourth rib are formed to be solid rods with outer flat portion. The ribs are pivoted to form a frame. Branch ribs have inner hooks to connect with outer flat portion of respective rib that provides a small volume of the umbrella in closed state for facilitating carrying by users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060272690
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mini collapsible umbrella, which includes an improved frame having bent portion. The frame can close to a shaft of the umbrella effectively when the umbrella is collapsed. The diameter and volume of the closed umbrella will be decreased that facilitates people to carry or pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060272689
    Abstract: The invention relates to a super flat umbrella, which includes a convex portion on upper joint or a cover plate to push a central frame outward when the umbrella is closed. The central frame and the side frames of the umbrella become in a triangle state without conflict. Hence, the closed umbrella will be super flat for being easily carried in a handbag or a briefcase that provides obviously improvements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060124159
    Abstract: The invention relates to a super mini umbrella, which has a shorter length for facilitating carrying by people. The umbrella includes a shaft having its lowest tube with many impressions covered with glue to insert into a connector in a handle of the umbrella. A runner of the umbrella is thus capable of being moved around the connector when the umbrella is closed that can decrease the length of the closed umbrella perfectly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060118152
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable umbrella frame having five ribs (III), wherein the first rib, the second rib, and the fourth rib are formed to be solid rods with outer flat portion. The third rib is still U-shaped structure and has its outer end with two parallel plates for receiving the inner end of the fourth rib when closing the umbrella. The ribs are pivoted to form a frame. Branch ribs have inner hooks to connect with outer flat portion that provides a small volume of the umbrella in closed state for facilitating carrying by users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060118151
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable umbrella frame having six ribs, wherein the first rib, the second rib, the third rib, and the fourth rib are formed to be solid rods with outer flat portion. The ribs are pivoted to form a frame. Branch ribs have inner hooks to connect with outer flat portion of respective rib that provides a small volume of the umbrella in closed state for facilitating carrying by users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060118153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable umbrella frame having five ribs (IV), wherein the second rib, the third rib, and the fourth rib are formed to be solid rods with outer flat portion. The first rib is still U-shaped structure. The ribs are pivoted to form a frame. Branch ribs have inner hooks to connect with outer flat portion that provides a small volume of the umbrella in closed state for facilitating carrying by users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20060107981
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable umbrella frame having five ribs (II), wherein the first rib, the third rib, and the fourth rib are formed to be solid rods with outer flat portion. The second rib is still U-shaped structure and has its outer end with two parallel plates for receiving the inner end of the third rib when closing the umbrella. The ribs are pivoted to form a frame. Branch ribs have inner hooks to connect with outer flat portion that provides a small volume of the umbrella in closed state for facilitating carrying by users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20050241687
    Abstract: The invention relates to a positioned structure for umbrella runner, which is connected with two engaging slices on both sides and a sleeve is provided around. An annular groove is provided on top tube of the shaft of the umbrella. The sleeve can be moved upward and downward for swinging the slices to position the runner and the umbrella in stable opened state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20050166949
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembled umbrella receiver, which includes a receiver and a folded umbrella. The umbrella has its handle to be engaged with the receiver for normal use. And the folded umbrella can be packaged in the receiver completely when it is not used. The receiver with smooth surface can be carried very conveniently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Patent number: 6918399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic umbrella, which mainly uses an elastic frame to receive the second rib of the umbrella. The elastic frame can be connected with the runner easily. In opening procedure, the elastic branch rib of the elastic frame can be bended and inclined to push the second rib upward. At the time, the umbrella is opened automatically. The assembled elastic frame and the rib can be easily and firmly that provides improvement for use of the automatic umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Chin Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20050098199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a box umbrella, which includes a box and a multi-folded umbrella, wherein the box has a base and a cover. The box can connect with the handle of the umbrella for normal use. The folded umbrella can be completely received in the box as not being used for easily carrying and storage. It is utilized and effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20050097852
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balance structure for a multi-folded umbrella, especially a more than four-folded umbrella. The umbrella includes a shaft having at least four tubes and a frame, wherein the first/top tube is provided with a balance structure therein. The balance structure includes a positioning rod, which can be pushed to contact with the runner or the first tube for maintaining the umbrella in a stable opening state without bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20050081901
    Abstract: The invention relates to an umbrella rib assembly of a foldable umbrella, particularly a five-folded umbrella, which includes a first rib to fifth rib and several branch ribs and elastic ribs. It is characterized in that the third rib has formed a bending portion at inner end near to the second rib. While the umbrella is closed and folded, the fourth rib can be fallen beside pivoted end of the second rib and the third rib that decreases the closed volume of the umbrella. So the closed umbrella is very conveniently for carrying or storing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20040226590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic umbrella, which mainly uses an elastic frame to receive the second rib of the umbrella. The elastic frame can be connected with the runner easily. In opening procedure, the elastic branch rib of the elastic frame can be bended and inclined to push the second rib upward. At the time, the umbrella is opened automatically. The assembled elastic frame and the rib can be easily and firmly that provides improvement for use of the automatic umbrella.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Chin Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20040200517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bow spring of a folded umbrella, which includes an improved bow spring having a short length and a side coil spring being received in upper tube of the umbrella. The coil spring can provide elastic force to push the engaging end of the bow spring outward to position the umbrella opening. The length of the tube and the umbrella can be effectively decreased that obtains improvement for easy carry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Chin Sung Ko
  • Publication number: 20040200516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an engaging structure of an auto-umbrella. The engaging structure includes a sleeve having an upper arched slice and a side metal piece for providing double elastic force to guide the engaging head moved sideward and positioned with the shaft. The umbrella can be then operated normally and effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Chin Sung Ko
  • Patent number: D503035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Chin Sung Ko
  • Patent number: D512215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Ko
  • Patent number: D517307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Chin Sung Ko