Patents by Inventor Chun-Te Yu

Chun-Te Yu 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).

  • PADLOCK WITH INDICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150233148
    Abstract: A padlock includes a shell, a shackle, a limit knob, an indicator and a lock core. The shell includes an opening in a wall thereof The shackle includes a long section movably inserted in the shell, and a short section extended from the long section and located out of the shell. The limit knob is partly received in the shell via the opening and includes a button located out of the shell. The indicator is disposed on the limit knob and capable of moving to a predetermined position which is out of the shell. The lock core includes a rotor configured to be driven by a key so as to move the limit knob to a first position where the button of the limit knob keeps the shackle from rotating and a second position where the button of the limit knob allows the shackle to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: Chun Te YU
  • Add-on smart controller for LED lighting device
    Patent number: 9089031
    Abstract: An add-on smart controller for an LED lighting device includes a power input port, a power output port, a housing, a control unit in the housing, and at least one control signal receiver in the control unit. A power input of the control unit is connected to the power input port. A power output of the control unit is connected to the power output port. The control signal receiver is configured to receive external control signals. The control unit is configured to activate the power output port to supply output voltage responsive to the control unit receiving an ON signal. The control unit is configured to deactivate the power output port responsive to the control unit receiving an OFF signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Lightel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Yiu Maa, Ching-Feng Lin, Chun-Te Yu, Pai-Sheng Shen
  • Retractable End-Cap For LED Tube
    Publication number: 20150176771
    Abstract: Embodiments of an end-cap with retractable and rotatable pin for an LED tube are described. In one aspect, an end-cap for an LED tube may include an end-cap housing, an end-cap base assembly, a power-pin assembly, and at least one elastic component. The power-pin assembly may include at least one power pin thereon and configured to connect to an external power source. The power-pin assembly may protrude out of a center opening of the end-cap housing. The end-cap base assembly may have at least one power connector one end of which is connected to the body of the LED tube to receive electric power. The at least one elastic components may reside inside the end-cap housing and is placed between the power-pin assembly and the end-cap base assembly. The power connector may connect to the at least one power pin when the at least one elastic component is pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Lightel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Feng Lin, Chia-Yiu Maa, Chun-Te Yu, Pai-Sheng Shen
  • Retractable End-Cap For LED Tube
    Publication number: 20150146418
    Abstract: Embodiments of an end-cap for an LED tube are described. In one aspect, an end-cap for an LED tube may include an end-cap housing, at least one elastic component, and a connecting assembly. The end-cap housing may include at least one power pin thereon and configured to connect to an external power source. The elastic component may reside inside the end-cap housing. The end-cap housing may connect to a first end of the connecting assembly via an extendable connection and a second end of the connecting assembly opposite to the first end thereof connects to a body of the LED tube through at least one power connector. The power connector may connect to the at least one power pin when the elastic component is pressed. The power connector may remain separate from the at least one power pin when the elastic component is not pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Lightel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Feng Lin, Chia-Yiu Maa, Chun-Te Yu, Pai-Sheng Shen
  • Add-On Smart Controller For LED Lighting Device
    Publication number: 20150108900
    Abstract: An add-on smart controller for an LED lighting device includes a power input port, a power output port, a housing, a control unit in the housing, and at least one control signal receiver in the control unit. A power input of the control unit is connected to the power input port. A power output of the control unit is connected to the power output port. The control signal receiver is configured to receive external control signals. The control unit is configured to activate the power output port to supply output voltage responsive to the control unit receiving an ON signal. The control unit is configured to deactivate the power output port responsive to the control unit receiving an OFF signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Lightel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Yiu Maa, Ching-Feng Lin, Chun-Te Yu, Pai-Sheng Shen
  • Padlock
    Patent number: 8931314
    Abstract: A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a housing, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The housing includes a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is inserted in the second channel. The block includes a receptacle therein. The shackle includes a long arm movably disposed in the first channel and a short arm for engagement with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is disposed in the housing for locking and unlocking the long arm of the shackle. The private locking mechanism is disposed in the housing for controlling the block so that the block can be engaged with and disengaged from the short arm of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignees: Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co.
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Lock
    Publication number: 20140047873
    Abstract: A lock comprises a lock casing, a shackle, an indicating device and a button component. The shackle is Movably disposed on the lock casing. The indicating device is disposed in the lock casing, and moves from one original position to an indicating position with respect to the lock casing. The button component connects to the indicating device for restricting the movement of the shackle, the button component moves from a first position to a second position, for enabling the indicating device to move from the indicating position back to the original position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Lock with a Rotational Indicator of Status
    Publication number: 20140047879
    Abstract: A lock includes a body, a key-operable locking mechanism and a rotational indicator. The locking mechanism includes a spindle and a block. The spindle includes a key hole in an end and is connected, at another end, to the block to allow the block to be rotated from a locking position to an unlocking position. The indicator is disposed in the lock body, and includes, at a front end, a recess for receiving the block. With the indicator in the original position, as the block is rotated to the unlocking position, the block pushes a first side wall of the recess of the indicator to rotate the indicator to an indicating position. When the indicator is in the indicating position, a space is defined between a second side wall of the recess of the indicator and the block, and the block is moved in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: CHUN TE YU
  • Dual-Key Lock
    Publication number: 20140047872
    Abstract: A dual-key lock includes a lock body and a dual-key lock mechanism. The dual-key lock mechanism includes a spindle for receiving a first key and a second key which can unlock the dual-key lock mechanism. While the spindle is operated by the first key, the spindle is configured to move from an original position to an indicative position and stay in the indicative position. And, while the spindle is operated by the, second key, the spindle is further configured to return from the indicative position into the original position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Chun Te YU
  • PADLOCK
    Publication number: 20130276486
    Abstract: A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a housing, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The housing includes a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is inserted in the second channel. The block includes a receptacle therein. The shackle includes a long arm movably disposed in the first channel and a short arm for engagement with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is disposed in the housing for locking and unlocking the long arm of the shackle. The private locking mechanism is disposed in the housing for controlling the block so that the block can be engaged with and disengaged from the short arm of the shackle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: CHUN TE YU
  • Padlock
    Patent number: 8505343
    Abstract: A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a housing, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The housing includes a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is inserted in the second channel. The block includes a receptacle therein. The shackle includes a long arm movably disposed in the first channel and a short arm for engagement with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is disposed in the housing for locking and unlocking the long arm of the shackle. The private locking mechanism is disposed in the housing for controlling the block so that the block can be engaged with and disengaged from the short arm of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Chun Te Yu and Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co.
    Inventors: Chun Te Yu, Cory O. Nykoluk
  • Storage device with multiple storage units and control method thereof
    Patent number: 8412876
    Abstract: A storage device with multiple storage units, which is applicable to a system end. The storage device is a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state disk (SSD) with a standard size. The storage device includes a first storage unit and at least one memory storage unit. The memory storage unit and the first storage unit serve to back up and update each other. The storage device further includes a multiplex control unit and a power control unit connected to the multiplex control unit. According to the decision of the multiplex control unit, the power control unit controls turning on/off of the first storage unit and the memory storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Felicity Taiwan Corporation
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu
  • Computer system with built-in hidden two operating devices
    Patent number: 8370612
    Abstract: A computer system includes at least a first and a second operating device and a control module. The control module sends at least one signal to a central processing unit for managing and controlling the first and the second operating device, and copying the contents of any one of the two operating devices to the other operating device, so that both of the first and second operating devices include an operating system, and the computer system can select any one of the first and second operating devices for booting the operating system and power off or power on the other non-selected operating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Felicity Taiwan Corporation
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu
  • PADLOCK WITH INDICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120279264
    Abstract: A padlock includes a housing, a shackle, a limit knob, a movable block and a lock core. The housing has an opening in a wall thereof. The shackle has a shaft portion movably mounted in the housing, and a locking portion extended from the shaft portion and located outside of the housing. The limit knob is partly received in the housing via the opening and has a button located outside of the housing. The movable block is disposed on the limit knob and capable of moving to a predetermined position which is outside of the housing. The lock core has a rotor configured to be driven by a key so as to move the limit knob to a first position where the button of the limit knob keeps the shackle from rotating and a second position where the button of the limit knob allows the shackle to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: CHUN TE YU
  • Padlock with indication device
    Patent number: 8256250
    Abstract: A padlock includes a housing, a shackle, a limit knob, a movable block and a lock core. The housing has an opening in a wall thereof. The shackle has a shaft portion movably mounted in the housing, and a locking portion extended from the shaft portion and located outside of the housing. The limit knob is partly received in the housing via the opening and has a button located outside of the housing. The movable block is disposed on the limit knob and capable of moving to a predetermined position which is outside of the housing. The lock core has a rotor configured to be driven by a key so as to move the limit knob to a first position where the button of the limit knob keeps the shackle from rotating and a second position where the button of the limit knob allows the shackle to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • PADLOCK
    Publication number: 20120073337
    Abstract: A padlock can be unlocked by an owner dialing an unlocking number or security personnel using a general key. The padlock includes a housing, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The housing includes a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is inserted in the second channel. The block includes a receptacle therein. The shackle includes a long arm movably disposed in the first channel and a short arm for engagement with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is disposed in the housing for locking and unlocking the long arm of the shackle. The private locking mechanism is disposed in the housing for controlling the block so that the block can be engaged with and disengaged from the short arm of the shackle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Chun Te Yu
  • Automatic card dispenser
    Patent number: 8131398
    Abstract: An automatic card dispenser is disclosed, which comprising: a base provided with a standby area, an output area, and a first track and second track parallel to each other; said standby area and output area are respectively provided on each end of the first track and second track, and each side of the dispensed card are respectively put in the first track and second track, and the first track is capable of separating from the standby area and output area; a vertical lifting unit connected to the base with a card box and a vertical driver; a horizontal pushing unit connected to the base for putting the card to contact card pressing wheel provided in the output area along the second track; and a recycling unit connected to the base and provided below the first track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chen-Jyh Fan, Hui-Chuan Chen, Ching-Tsung Cheng, Shu-Ju Hsieh, Chun-Te Yu
  • DUAL-LOCK TYPE PADLOCK HAVING DOUBLE REMINDING FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20120011903
    Abstract: A lock includes a housing, a locking mechanism and an indicator. The locking mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a first module and a second module both configured to lock or unlock the lock. The indicator is able to move from an original position to an indicative position outside the housing in response to operation of the first module. However, when being located in the indicative position, the indicator is unresponsive to the operation of the first module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: CHUN TE YU
  • Padlock
    Patent number: 8091391
    Abstract: A padlock that can be unlocked by the owner of the padlock by dialing an unlocking number or by authorized security personals with a general key. The padlock mainly contains a lock body, a block, a shackle, a general locking device and a private locking device. The lock body has a first channel and a second channel therein. The block is engaged with the second channel. The block has a receptacle therein. The shackle has a longer arm slidably received in the first channel and a shorter arm engageable with the receptacle of the block. The general locking device is formed in the lock body for locking or unlocking the longer arm of the shackle. The private locking device is formed in the lock body for controlling movements of the block in order the block to be engaged with or disengaged from the shorter arm of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co.
    Inventors: Chun Te Yu, Cory O. Nykoluk
  • STORAGE DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE STORAGE UNITS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120005468
    Abstract: A storage device with multiple storage units, which is applicable to a system end. The storage device is a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state disk (SSD) with a standard size. The storage device includes a first storage unit and at least one memory storage unit. The memory storage unit and the first storage unit serve to back up and update each other. The storage device further includes a multiplex control unit and a power control unit connected to the multiplex control unit. According to the decision of the multiplex control unit, the power control unit controls turning on/off of the first storage unit and the memory storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Chun-Te Yu