Patents by Inventor Er-Jui Chen

Er-Jui Chen 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: 9848714
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, washable liner. The frame includes one or more channels configured to receive engagement members positioned on the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Er-Jui Chen, Mark Mendes
  • Patent number: 8966679
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a locking mechanism for a collapsible play yard frame. In various embodiments, the locking mechanism is configured to be adjusted between a locked position, in which the play yard frame is restricted from collapsing, and an unlocked position, in which the play yard frame is permitted to collapse. In particular embodiments, the locking mechanism is operatively connected to the play yard frame's lower frame members and includes a rotatable member configured for being rotated to adjust the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. The locking mechanism's rotatable member enables the locking mechanism to be secured in the locked position when the play yard is in use and is easily adjusted by a user to the unlocked position when the play yard is to be collapsed for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Mendes, Er-Jui Chen
  • Publication number: 20130232688
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a locking mechanism for a collapsible play yard frame. In various embodiments, the locking mechanism is configured to be adjusted between a locked position, in which the play yard frame is restricted from collapsing, and an unlocked position, in which the play yard frame is permitted to collapse. In particular embodiments, the locking mechanism is operatively connected to the play yard frame's lower frame members and includes a rotatable member configured for being rotated to adjust the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position. The locking mechanism's rotatable member enables the locking mechanism to be secured in the locked position when the play yard is in use and is easily adjusted by a user to the unlocked position when the play yard is to be collapsed for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Mark MENDES, Er-Jui CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120012801
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, washable liner. The frame includes one or more channels configured to receive engagement members positioned on the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Er-Jui Chen, Mark Mendes
  • Patent number: 6910709
    Abstract: A bi-directional safety lock structure for strollers folding single-handedly has a sliding element located above a depressing element to prevent the depressing element from moving and the single-handed operation structure from releasing in normal conditions. When releasing the constraint, the sliding element may be moved leftwards or rightwards to release the depressing element. Thus the structure is suitable for users of different hand using habits and improves operation convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventor: Er-Jui Chen
  • Publication number: 20040075231
    Abstract: A baby walker allowing the child or baby moving and learning walking in a restrained area on the ground for improving safety is disclosed. The baby walker includes a top shelf, a seat assembly, a plurality of support columns and a base bracket. The seat assembly is rotatably mounted on the top shelf which is adjustably supported through the support columns on the base bracket with a suitable height. The base bracket includes a pivotal base and several wheels so as to limit the walker rotatably movable around the pivotal base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Hung-Chung Hou, Er-Jui Chen
  • Publication number: 20030168833
    Abstract: A bi-directional safety lock structure for strollers folding single-handedly has a sliding element located above a depressing element to prevent the depressing element from moving and the single-handed operation structure from releasing in normal conditions. When releasing the constraint, the sliding element may be moved leftwards or rightwards to release the depressing element. Thus the structure is suitable for users of different hand using habits and improves operation convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Er-Jui Chen
  • Publication number: 20030001066
    Abstract: A positioning mechanism is comprised of a first member having a plurality of notches, a second member having a hole that can slide within the first member, and an engagement member provided in the second member having a latched member and a flexible member, wherein the latched member is passed through the hole of the second member to engage with one of the notches of the first member in a locked position. When the engagement member is activated to compress the flexible member, which in turn moves the latched member inward, the latched member moves from the notch of the first member and the hole of the second member, thus unlocking the second member. By utilizing this, a relative positioning of telescopic members is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Ling-Chuan Chang, Cheng-Fan Yang
  • Publication number: 20020117520
    Abstract: A portable infant carrier includes a basin-shaped base having a mattress pad laid thereon for carrying a baby, and a first plate and second plate pivotally mounted on the base. The first and second plates are selectively movable between a position to cover the base, and a position where the first plate is inclined for the baby to lean on. The mattress pad also serves as a partition under which some baby articles, such as milk bottles or nipples, can be stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Tse-Chien Wu, Huang-Yi Cheng
  • Publication number: 20020114480
    Abstract: A playpen having facility for coaxing infant, utilizes a framing structure to fold, store and support the playpen itself. The framing comprises a vertical shaft set utilized to construct the legs of the playpen, a lower shaft set utilized to construct the bottom of the playpen and an upper shaft set utilized to support the upper edges of the playpen. The upper end of every vertical shaft has a corner jacket, the two ends of the corner of the jacket can be utilized to pivot to the upper shaft set to prop up the upper edge of a textile cloth mat of the playpen, and the corner jacket itself can be utilized to construct a cover of the coaxing facilities for receiving a recording, broadcast, light and battery and sensing-infant's-cry automatic coaxing facility. The vertical shafts that construct the legs of the playpen can be closed up normally to store the playpen conveniently when the playpen is folded through the combination the cover receiving the coaxing facility and the corner jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Chih-Jung Chang, Pao-Shan Huang
  • Patent number: 6416077
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller having simplified components is provided. Each sub-frame is substantially a triangle having a latch mounted on a third side and a cooperating mechanism. The third side tube is foldable at the latch, thus causing a second side tube to fold toward the first side tube. It is possible to obtain a flat collapsed stroller by a simple collapsing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Chuan-Tso Tai
  • Patent number: 6416076
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller is movable between a collapsed position for storage and an operating position for transporting the passenger. The frame of the stroller comprises armrests, front leg tubes, rear leg tubes, and handles. In comparison with prior art there is no additional linkage provided by the invention. Also, latch as well as associated linkages and hinges are eliminated. In addition, the collapsing force is suitably transmitted to each component of the frame. Moreover, the handle is remained on top of the frame after collapsed, thus facilitating the future unfolding operation of the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Hung-Chung Hou, Er-Jui Chen
  • Patent number: 6416124
    Abstract: A highchair has a horizontally adjustable tray. It includes: (a) a pair of supports on opposed sides of the highchair each having a plurality of studs on an inside surface thereof; (b) a tray movably coupled between the supports including two underlying engagement members, each of the apertures having an elastic projection projected above the aperture; and (c) an actuator slidably attached to an undersurface of the tray including two vertical members each having a plurality of wedge members corresponding in position to the apertures of the engagement member and one or more elastic elements each having one end biased against the undersurface of the tray and the other end biased against the actuator. The projected elastic projections are structured to restrict the movements of the wedge members so as to effect the locking of the actuator to the tray, and the wedge members are structured to be able to move pass the retracted elastic projections to effect a disengagement of the actuator from the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Hung-Chung Hou, Hsiu-Chiang Liang
  • Patent number: 6398233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable stroller with separable infant carrier, comprising a foldable stroller, a front protect frame slidably connected with the stroller and a infant carrier which can be either a safety seat or a seat of a stroller. The front protect frame changes in accordance with the changing of positions of stroller from using, unfolded, to parking, folded, and is mounted by the infant carrier for fixing position when the stroller is on using position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Hsiu-Chiang Liang, Er-Jui Chen
  • Patent number: 6398304
    Abstract: An angle adjustment mechanism for seat of highchair. The highchair comprises a frame and a seat pivotably secured to frame. The angle adjustment mechanism comprises a positioner having a plurality of notches and a latched member. In a locked position, seat is immovably secured to frame with the latched member engaged with the notch of positioner. In adjusting the angle of seat, actuate the latched member to disengage from the notch of the positioner, thereby pivotably moving the seat for changing the angle thereof, and release the latched member to engage with the notch of the positioners again, thus locking seat in that angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Hung-Chung Hou, Hsiu-Chiang Liang
  • Patent number: 6386563
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a swivel seat of a baby walker is provided. The locking mechanism has a lock member which may be configured in a retained, free, or locked state with respect to the seat. When an infant rotates the seat to one of predetermined positions, the baby walker is locked so as to facilitate the feeding or playing of the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Hung-Chung Hou
  • Patent number: 6385800
    Abstract: A collapsible playyard capable of being securely expanded to a first position and folded to a second position. It includes a foldable upper frame and a collapsible lower frame. The collapsible lower frame includes a pair of central frame members pivotably connected to a second lock structure, and the second lock structure includes a U-shaped cover and a grasp handle connected to a base portion of the U-shaped cover to flip the U-shaped cover. The U-shaped cover includes two connecting portions each having a pair of bulges located on an inside face of the connecting portion facing each other. Each of the central frame members has corresponding fillisters, such that when the U-shaped cover is laid at a horizontal direction, the bulges and the fillisters will be engaged causing the lower frame be locked in an expanded position, which can be unlocked by flipping the U-shaped cover into a vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure, Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Pao-Shan Huang, Huang-Yi Cheng
  • Patent number: 6367879
    Abstract: A height adjustable mechanism for footrest of stroller is provided. The adjustable mechanism comprises two tubes on both sides mounted for sliding on front legs, a support attached between tubes, and a brace member under the support. The brace member has a plurality of notches, each has a height different from the other. A selected notch may be engaged with a connecting tube between front legs such that the height of footrest stroller is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Chuan-Tao Tai, Chih-Jung Chang
  • Patent number: 6361056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a positioning device for a backrest of a stroller, which can fix the backrest frame of the stroller on different positions to meet variety-resting needs. Especially, when the backrest frame is on a position undertaking larger loading, it secures the backrest from taking off or dropping down. The positioning device for a backrest of a stroller comprises a positioning seat mounted on a rear frame of the stroller and a wedging hook mounted on the backrest for engaging with the positioning seat. A safe shield is equipped on the positioning seat for securely maintaining the position between the wedging hook and the positioning seat to make the backrest firmly keep fixed position when an accidentally torsion force occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Hung-Chung Hou
  • Patent number: 6341816
    Abstract: A collapsible rocking chair is collapsed from an unfolded position to a folded position. The rocking chair comprises an upper frame, a lower frame and a seat frame that pivotally mounted by pair of latches. In the unfolded position rocking chair is adapted for children to sit or lie thereon. Upper frame lower frame and seat are collapsed to a compact storage position by pivoting about latches when rocking chair is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Er-Jui Chen, Chuan-Tso Tai