Patents by Inventor Chong B. Wong
Chong B. Wong 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).
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Patent number: 10612274Abstract: A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kurt A. Kuehn, Karl S. Morgan, Michael W. Davis, Richard R. Herzog, Chong B. Wong, Robert Dam, John G. Drelicharz
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Patent number: 9297104Abstract: A ball support for a suspension rod in top loading washing machines includes a main body, a support segment and a hook capture head for securing the hooked end of the rod between spaced bars of the cylindrical rod support. Attaching and detaching the ball support from the rod requires inversion of the parts relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Chong B. Wong, Michael W. Davis
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Publication number: 20150013998Abstract: A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Kurt A. Kuehn, Karl S. Morgan, Michael W. Davis, Richard R. Herzog, Chong B. Wong, Robert Dam, John G. Drelicharz
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Publication number: 20140367536Abstract: A ball support for a suspension rod in top loading washing machines includes a main body, a support segment and a hook capture head for securing the hooked end of the rod between spaced bars of the cylindrical rod support. Attaching and detaching the ball support from the rod requires inversion of the parts relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Chong B. Wong, Michael W. Davis
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Publication number: 20120140440Abstract: An inductive lighting assembly for an appliance is provided. The appliance includes a cabinet, a liner installed in the cabinet, and at least one shelf mounted in the cabinet. The inductive lighting assembly includes a coil locator channel recessed into the cabinet, a primary coil mounted proximate to the coil locator channel, a shelf having a projection coupled thereto; the projection configured to be at least partially inserted into the coil locator channel to separate a metallic object placed on the shelf from the primary coil by a predetermined distance, and a secondary coil mounted in the projection, the primary coil transferring power to the secondary coil through inductive power transfer, the secondary coil being electrically connected to a light assembly installed in the appliance. A refrigerator including an inductive lighting system is also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Robert Dam, Michael W. Hartley, Karl S. Morgan, Richard R. Herzog, Chong B. Wong, John G. Drelicharz
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Publication number: 20110062705Abstract: A pipe end connecting structure has a floater received in the end of a pipe with a head of the floater against the end of the pipe. A locking device connectable to another structure includes a portion inserted into the floater and locked thereto. The locking device restricts withdrawal of the floater from the pipe, and the floater restricts withdrawal of the locking device from the floater.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Chong B. Wong, Michael W. Davis
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Patent number: 7729122Abstract: A fastener includes a rod and a sleeve. The rod has a flat top for depression and a rod body extending downwardly from the flat top. The upper end of the rod body is provided with a circular groove. The sleeve is formed with a through hole and a flange close to its upper end. The inner side of the sleeve is provided above the flange with a first engaging section engageable with the circular groove of the rod. The sleeve is provided with a second engaging section below the flange and a third engaging section at the lower end thereof. By means of the engagement between the circular groove of the rod and the first engaging section of the sleeve, the rod will be prevented from detaching from the sleeve. The second and third engaging sections are used for preventing the fastener from disengaging from a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Chong B. Wong
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Patent number: 7673845Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a leveling assembly configured to be secured to an appliance. The leveling assembly supports the appliance on a floor, and includes a base having a column integrally connected to a ledge, which is integrally connected to a stem. The assembly also includes a spring positioned around the stem, and a sleeve secured to the stem and positioned around the spring. The spring exerts equal and opposite forces into the sleeve and the ledge, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Dam, Chong B. Wong
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Publication number: 20090039745Abstract: A drawer manipulation system adapted to facilitate opening of a drawer supported within a cabinet. The system includes at least one biasing actuator adapted for mounting in supported relation at projecting edge elements within the cabinet housing the drawer. The actuator incorporates an arrangement of slotted engagement surfaces adapted to accept supporting edge structures. The actuator may be used in conjunction with a push-push latch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Chong B. Wong
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Publication number: 20080284005Abstract: This invention is related to an improvement in the structure of a fastener which includes a rod and a sleeve, wherein the rod has a flat top for depression and a rod body extending downwardly from the flat top to form three stepped portions. The upper end of the rod body is provided with a circular groove. The sleeve is formed with a through hole and a flange close to its upper end. The inner side of the sleeve is provided above the flange with a first engaging section engageable with the circular groove of the rod. The sleeve is provided with a second engaging section below the flange and a third engaging section at the lower end thereof. By means of the engagement between the circular groove of the rod and the first engaging section of the sleeve, the rod will be prevented from detaching from the sleeve. The second and third engaging sections are used for preventing the fastener from disengaging from a workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Chong B. WONG
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Publication number: 20070267561Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a leveling assembly configured to be secured to an appliance. The leveling assembly supports the appliance on a floor, and includes a base having a column integrally connected to a ledge, which is integrally connected to a stem. The assembly also includes a spring positioned around the stem, and a sleeve secured to the stem and positioned around the spring. The spring exerts equal and opposite forces into the sleeve and the ledge, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Robert Dam, Chong B. Wong