Patents by Inventor Eric Lais

Eric Lais 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: 6439584
    Abstract: A roller-skating boot has a wheel support turnably fitted to a front connecting portion of the sole thereof. Two front wheels are provided at two ends of the wheel support such that the user can be supported with increased stability by the side-by-side arranged front wheels and other wheels that are arranged in one line behind the front wheels. The wheel support has a protrusion sticking up to be movably confined in a guide trench of the front connecting portion so as to limit the change of orientation of the wheel support in relation to the sole to a certain range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Publication number: 20020096267
    Abstract: An adjustable window blind cord stopper includes a locking guider slidably connected on a lift cord of the window blind assembly by constructing an adjustable knot at a guiding through slot of the locking guider. In which, in an unlocked position that the adjustable knot is normally loosen with respect to the locking guider, the cord stopper is adapted for sliding along the cord in such a manner that when the adjustable knot is positioned above the guiding through slot, the cord stopper is adapted to slide downwardly along the lift cord, and when the adjustable knot is positioned below the guiding through slot, the cord stopper is adapted to slide upwardly along the lift cord. Thereby, the folding or unfolding condition of the slats of the window blind assembly can be locked up by sliding the cord stopper between an upper position and a lower position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: John Lai, Eric Lai
  • Publication number: 20020083744
    Abstract: By providing a housing having an enlarged indicia receiving zone formed thereon along with combination defining rotatable dials associated therewith which controls lock means cooperatingly associated with the housing, a combined luggage tag and locking system is achieved. In the present invention, a single product is realized which is capable of identifying the owner of any suitcase or luggage with external indicia, while also effectively locking the suitcase or luggage to prevent unwanted entry. In the present invention, the combined luggage tag and locking system incorporates two separate and independent locking members, preferably a conventional shackle in combination with an elongated/flexible cable member or locking wire, for further enhancing the locked securement thereof to any desired product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 6408660
    Abstract: By providing a housing having an enlarged indicia receiving zone formed thereon along with combination defining rotatable dials associated therewith which controls lock means cooperatingly associated with the housing, a combined luggage tag and locking system is achieved. By employing this system, a single product is realized which is capable of identifying the owner of any suitcase or luggage with external indicia, while also effectively locking the suitcase or luggage to prevent unwanted entry. In addition, the combined luggage tag and locking system incorporates two separate and independent locking members, preferably a conventional shackle in combination with an elongated/flexible cable member or locking wire, for further enhancing the locked securement thereof to any desired product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company LTD
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Publication number: 20020069977
    Abstract: An adjustable window blind cord stopper includes a locking guider slidably connected on a lift cord of the window blind assembly by constructing an adjustable knot at a guiding through slot of the locking guider. In which, in an unlocked position that the adjustable knot is normally loosen with respect to the locking guider, the cord stopper is adapted for sliding along the cord in such a manner that when the adjustable knot is positioned above the guiding through slot, the cord stopper is adapted to slide downwardly along the lift cord, and when the adjustable knot is positioned below the guiding through slot, the cord stopper is adapted to slide upwardly along the lift cord. Thereby, the folding or unfolding condition of the slats of the window blind assembly can be locked up by sliding the cord stopper between an upper position and a lower position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: John Lai, Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 6357827
    Abstract: A portable seat provides improved comfort and includes a single, pair, or multiple numbers of moving seating assemblies. A motion mechanism provides each seating assembly with at least one of total rocking, vertical, lateral, and turning movement and in one embodiment generally constrains the seat members of the seat assemblies from interference with each other. The seating assemblies are provided at a neutral angle that corresponds to the particular application of the seat. The amount of rocking movement and/or vertical movement is based on the neutral angle. In concert, the neutral angle orientation, rocking movement, and vertical movement cause the weight supported by an occupant's seat bones, posterior, and thighs to be optimally distributed on the seating assembly, improving seating comfort as applied to a given seating environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dual Seat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen T. Brightbill, David W. Flesner, Paul A. Repicky, Eric Lai Sai Cheong, Tony Wong Hing Leung, Wesley Yau Tze Ming, Albert Poon Wai Tong
  • Patent number: 6164096
    Abstract: By providing a removable cover assembly mountable to a rotating dial of a central housing of a padlock, a padlock construction is attained which is visually distinctive and can be custom tailored to individual consumer choice. The cover assembly of the present invention is preferably constructed from two cooperating components, thereby providing ease of assembly and removal. In its preferred construction, the cover assembly is formed in a plurality of alternate colors, styles, designs, and the like, with or without indicia displayed thereon providing for visual distinctiveness and coordination with luggage products. Furthermore, the cover assembly is also constructed in a manner which enables the dials of the padlock to be easily accessed for use as well as incorporating a visually distinctive combination read-out zone for improved visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Co Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 6035672
    Abstract: By providing an automatically displayed, easily seen, positive visual indicator on a combination lock each time the combination lock is placed in its combination set or re-set position, a unique, easily used, enhanced combination lock is realized. Preferably, the visual indicator is automatically displayed upon entry of the lock into its combination setting or resetting position, thereby providing the user with a positive, readily seen, visual display clearly informing the user that the combination sequence may be altered. Furthermore, the lock construction of the present invention is constructed with the interior chambers thereof virtually sealed from ambient surroundings, thereby preventing unwanted contamination from entering the interior of the lock and the rotating components thereof. In this way, degradation by contamination is virtually eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 6029481
    Abstract: By providing a separate and independent release assembly having independent activation means for controlling the release or opening of a combination lock, an effective, easily produced, combination lock is achieved. The combination lock of the present invention virtually eliminates the ability of unauthorized persons from opening the lock, using known picking techniques, while also being constructed with the interior chambers thereof virtually sealed from ambient surroundings, preventing unwanted contamination from entering the interior of the lock and the rotating components thereof. In addition, a minimum number of components are employed in combination with a housing and a movable shackle which is completely controlled by a separate and independent shackle release assembly having an independent activation member. In this way, the unique combination padlock construction of this invention is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 5715709
    Abstract: By forming a plurality of false void zones in a lock housing in association with the tumbler release channel, a combination lock construction is attained which virtually eliminates the ability of trained individuals to gain unwanted access to the lock. Preferably, the combination lock housing also incorporates a plurality of non-releasing open or void zones or slots formed in association with the lock release groove for each rotatable tumbler sleeve. In this way, the desired false click is provided for each rotatable dial in order to thwart unwanted opening of the combination lock of this invention. Furthermore, the lock construction of the present invention is constructed with the interior chambers thereof virtually sealed from ambient surroundings, thereby preventing unwanted contamination from entering the interior of the lock and the rotating components thereof. In this way, degradation by contamination is virtually eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Sunrich Company
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 5178737
    Abstract: Single stranded DNA fragments in sizes above 300 bases are separated electrophoretically in a field inversion technique in which the voltage of the reverse pulse exceeds that of the forward pulse, the duration of the forward pulse exceeds that of the reverse pulse, and the product of voltage and duration for the forward pulse exceeds that of the reverse pulse. The result is an improvement in resolution over previous field inversion techniques, and the elimination of band inversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: 5112319
    Abstract: An infusion alarm system comprised of a housing, an upper cover attached to the housing at the top, a control circuit set in said upper cover, a battery box set inside the housing and an inner shell set between the housing and the battery box, a tension spring set in the inner shell having a hook coupled thereto at the bottom for suspending a drip infusion bottle, an adjusting key set set in the housing to adjust the tension of the tension spring. When the weight of the drip infusion bottle is reduced to a predetermined range due to reducing of infusion solution during drip infusion operation, the control circuit is triggered to produce audio and visual alarm signals through an audio and a visual alarm device respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: D439824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: D439825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: D448273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: D450015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Eric Lai
  • Patent number: D451002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Lai