Patents by Inventor Eric Ping Pang Chan

Eric Ping Pang Chan 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: 11316311
    Abstract: Functional modules of a modular system include a magnet and at least two conductors, at least one of which is movable into the functional module and at least one of which is formed of ferrous material. The movable conductor is biased against movement into the functional module and is positioned such that it contacts a power delivery conductor before the other conductor of the functional module contacts another power delivery conductor. The magnet provides attraction between the functional module and a power delivery module that assists in overcoming the bias against movement of the movable conductor into the functional module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang Chan, Michael Morath
  • Patent number: 11070035
    Abstract: Functional modules of a modular system include two or more ferrous conductors, each conductor having a separate magnet associated therewith that is electrically isolated from other conductors and magnets. Circuitry within functional modules is electrically connected to the ferrous conductors. The ferrous conductors of the functional modules are configured to be magnetically attracted to, contact, and receive power from ferrous conductors of a power delivery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: ECCO Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang Chan, Michael Morath
  • Publication number: 20210119422
    Abstract: Functional modules of a modular system include two or more ferrous conductors, each conductor having a separate magnet associated therewith that is electrically isolated from other conductors and magnets. Circuitry within functional modules is electrically connected to the ferrous conductors. The ferrous conductors of the functional modules are configured to be magnetically attracted to, contact, and receive power from ferrous conductors of a power delivery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Ecco Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang CHAN, Michael MORATH
  • Publication number: 20190077536
    Abstract: A spill resistant disposable cup is comprised of a sheet of flexible material rolled into a cylindrical or frustoconical shape sealed at its edges and with a sealed bottom. The cup has at least three tabs that can be folded down in an overlapping manner to close the top of the cup. The tabs contain an interlocking mechanism to lock folded tabs in place. Two of the tabs are spaced apart to define a gap and a drinking opening when the tabs are folded down. The tabs can be shaped to form an internal sealing edge that provides resistance from leakage and spills if the cup is tipped when full.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kin Shing Chan, Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Publication number: 20090140568
    Abstract: A body support structure includes a backrest having a frame and a plurality of laterally spaced strips. Each of the strips extends in a longitudinal direction, with an upper end portion of each of the strips formed in an inverted J-shape. In another aspect, a body support structure includes a frame and a seat segment having a front portion and a rear portion. A back support segment is joined to the seat segment and has an upper portion formed in an inverted J-shape. A front portion of the seat segment and the upper portion of the back support segment are the only portions directly joined to the frame. In another aspect, a body support structure includes a plurality of longitudinally extending and laterally spaced strips and at least one laterally extending elastomeric member connecting each of said plurality of strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang Chan, Bernard San Lap Lo, Conrad Marini
  • Patent number: 6769747
    Abstract: A table includes a support structure comprising a first wire support and a second wire support. Each of the first and second wire supports comprises opposite ends that are joined to define a first and second foot. A portion of each of the first and second wire supports form a first and second support platform respectively. A work surface is supported on the first and second support platforms. In another aspect, a preferred embodiment of the support structure further comprises a first and second cap member disposed on an upper surface of the work surface and connected to the first and second support platforms such that the work surface is clamped therebetween. In another aspect, an accessory includes a mounting portion that is disposed between a first surface of a work surface and one of the support platform and the cap member. The cap member is connected to the support platform with the mounting portion clamped between one of the support platform and the cap member and the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang Chan, Rama Chorpash, Thomas William Granzow, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Jeffrey Fredrick Miller
  • Publication number: 20020040668
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a table includes a support structure comprising a first wire support and a second wire support. Each of the first and second wire supports comprises opposite ends that are joined to define a first and second foot. A portion of each of the first and second wire supports form a first and second support platform respectively. A work surface is supported on the first and second support platforms. In another aspect, a preferred embodiment of the support structure further comprises a first and second cap member disposed on an upper surface of the work surface and connected to the first and second support platforms such that the work surface is clamped therebetween. In another aspect, an accessory includes a mounting portion that is disposed between a first surface of a work surface and one of the support platform and the cap member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang Chan, Rama Chorpash, Thomas William Granzow, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Jeffrey Frederick Miller
  • Patent number: D454735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D457359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D570824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Schultz, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Shigeru Natsume, Bernard San Lap Lo
  • Patent number: D570825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Schultz, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Shigeru Natsume, Bernard San Lap Lo
  • Patent number: D575772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Altec Lansing, Inc. a division of Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Schultz, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Shigeru Natsume, Bernard San Lap Lo
  • Patent number: D615765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: RPI Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D642879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D644926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Davis, Donald J. Schumacher, Gregory E. Healey, Bradley H. Price, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Shigeru G. Natsume
  • Patent number: D648990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D650290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Davis, Donald J. Schumacher, Gregory E. Healey, Bradley H. Price, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Shigeru G. Natsume
  • Patent number: D658072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Davis, Donald J. Schumacher, Gregory E. Healey, Bradley H. Price, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Shigeru G. Natsume
  • Patent number: D675887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D712532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel E. Adair, Brian T. Davis, Jesse Richard, Kamran Faterioun, Joao Paulo Possidonio Miguens, Shigeru G. Natsume, Eric Ping Pang Chan, Alan Laursen, Johnathan Kroeger