Patents by Inventor Eric A. Chen

Eric A. 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).

  • Supporting module for forming a foldable supporting structure inside a computer housing
    Patent number: 6404625
    Abstract: A supporting module for a component set to mount on and for forming a foldable combination when the supporting module is coupled to a lower cover of a housing. The supporting module includes a securing frame and a pivoting member. The securing frame has two opposite faces. One of the two opposite faces is for the component set to mount on, and the other corresponds to another component set that is disposed on the lower cover of the housing. The pivoting member, located on the bottom of the securing frame, is for coupling the securing frame to the lower cover of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: AOpen Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Chen, Joe Cheng