Patents by Inventor Eric Tsai

Eric Tsai 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).

  • Publication number: 20240100244
    Abstract: Infusion pump interfaces providing simple and intuitive user experiences. A controller display subsystem for implementing infusion pump interfaces includes a processor, a memory, display logic, keypad I/O, and screen I/O. Display logic can command the processor via the memory to implement desirable displays on screen I/O.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: James Surine, Grant A. Adams, Ryan D. Heilman, Ricky Ledford, Nancy Bayer, Gail B. Bynum, James B. Drost, Chris Pickles, Lisa Hoh, Jennifer Tsai, Eric J. Wilkowske, Nathan Vang, Kou Lor, Janet Shallbetter
  • Patent number: 8109189
    Abstract: A hole punching device includes two first punching members and a second punching member intermediate the two first punching members. First, second and third lever arms are adapted to render one of the two first punching members, another of the two first punching members and the second punching member to press holes in sheets respectively. The first lever arm has a longitudinal length longer than those of the second and third lever arms, with the second lever arm being longer than that of the third lever arm. Further, the first lever arm actuates the second and third lever arms upon depression of the hole punching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100264190
    Abstract: An effort-saving stapler comprises a base member defining a coupled member; a magazine assembly having a first end pivotally connected to the coupled member and a second end; a linkage assembly which has a first end and a second end including a pair of first slide grooves defined at the first end thereof, a pair of channels defined at the second end thereof, a pair of second slide grooves defined between the first and second ends thereof and a firing member slideably coupled to the channel and being able to drive the second end of the magazine assembly; a lever arm which has a first end slideably coupled to the first slide grooves of the linkage assembly and a second end including a pair of third slide grooves between the first and second ends thereof, with the second and third slide grooves slideably joined together and selectively engaged with the coupled member of the base assembly, and with the lever arm pivotally coupled to the coupled member between the first end of the lever arm and the third slide gro
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Tsai, Ching-Li Wang
  • Patent number: 7770771
    Abstract: A stapler includes an adjustable firing apparatus for using staples/nails in various sizes that simplifies operation of switching between different staples/nails. The adjustable firing apparatus of the stapler includes an adjusting mechanism and a rotation engaged member having first and second engaged portions. An actuating mechanism can be used to adjust the distance between the adjusting mechanism and the front of a magazine assembly of the stapler to be adapted to use staples/nails in various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: 7753237
    Abstract: A device for holding and actuating a can includes a body, a holder and a trigger. The can includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle installed on the push-button valve. The body includes a handle and a connective portion extended from the handle. The holder is arranged on the connective portion of the body and is formed with two jaws for clipping the neck of the can and for supporting the rim of the can. The trigger is installed on the handle and is formed with a first end to be operated by a user's finger and a second end inserted into the holder for contact with the push-button valve of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: 7743950
    Abstract: A device for holding and actuating a sprayer includes a holder and a trigger. The sprayer includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle provided on the push-button valve. The holder includes a handle, a barrel extending from the handle and a clamp extending from the barrel. The clamp includes two jaws formed thereon, a mouth defined between the jaws and a gap defined between the jaws. The neck of the sprayer can be pushed into the mouth through the gap. The trigger is connected to the holder so that the trigger is operable to push the push-button valve of the sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100126325
    Abstract: A hole punching device includes two first punching members and a second punching member intermediate the two first punching members. A first, second and third lever arms are adapted to render one of the two first punching members, another of the two first punching members and the second punching member to press holes on sheets respectively. The first lever arm has a longitudinal length being longer than those of the second and third lever arms, and the second lever arm being longer than that of the third lever arm. Further, the first lever arm actuates the second and third lever arms upon depression of the hole punching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: 7661571
    Abstract: A desktop stapler has a base member including a restricting unit; a magazine including a plunger disposed on the head thereof; two linkage devices; a press member; and a guide member. Each linkage device includes a first hole, a third hole, a second hole formed on a bend between the first and third holes, and a pivot hole. Each pivot hole connects with the base member via the restricting unit. The press member includes a press portion defined on the bottom of an end thereof, a grip portion defined on another end thereof and connecting to the plunger of the magazine, and two pivot holes formed on two sidewalls thereof and connected to the third holes of the linkage devices respectively via a coupler unit. The guide member includes a first end inserted via a coupler unit, a second end defining a press end, and two second pivot holes formed on two sidewalls thereof and opposite to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: 7644849
    Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a shell, a magazine, a hammer, an elastic element, a block, a trigger and an extensive element. The magazine is disposed in the shell for supporting and feeding nails. The hammer is disposed in the shell for hammering the nails, one at a time. The elastic element is disposed in the shell for biasing the hammer. The block is disposed in the shell. The trigger is movably and pivotally connected to the shell and engaged with the block at an engagement point. The extensive element includes a first end connected to the hammer and a second end telescopically connected to the trigger. When the trigger is operated, the hammer is lifted by the extensive element and the engagement point is moved towards the hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Tsai, Pi-Yi Chang, Chih-Wei Hu
  • Patent number: 7614140
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a cartridge for storing C-clips. The cartridge includes two lateral members and a lower member extending between the lateral members. The lateral members extend beyond the lower member by at least the thickness of the C-clips so that first one of the C-clips can be moved past the lower member. A saddle is movably connected with the lower member for carrying some of the C-clips. The saddle includes a slope for contact with the first one of the C-clip. Thus, the saddle is moved as the first one of the C-clips is moved. A pocket is connected with the cartridge below the saddle for receiving a pin. A pusher is put movably in the cartridge for pushing the C-clips. An elastic element biases the pusher. A shell receives the cartridge. A hammering device forces the first C-clip onto the pin against the slope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tung-Jung Cheng, Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: 7604149
    Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a shell device and a triggering device installed to the shell device. The triggering device includes a trigger, an operation element and two bearings. An end of the trigger defines a lever for user to hold, and another end of the trigger includes teeth engaging with the shell device. A pivot pin is adapted for inserting through the trigger, the operation element and the bearings so that the pivot pin can drive the operation element to move in the trigger. A limit pin is adapted for inserting through the trigger and the operation element and abuts with the shell device. The pivot pin is regarded as a fulcrum, while the trigger is pressed, the teeth of trigger engage with the shell device so that the pivot pin quickly moves with the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: APEX Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Tsai, Pi-Yi Chang, Chih-Wei Hu
  • Publication number: 20090184150
    Abstract: A desktop stapler comprises a base member including a restricting unit; a magazine including a plunger disposed on the head thereof; two linkage devices, with each linkage device including a first hole, a third hole, a second hole formed on a bent between the first and third holes, and a pivot hole, with each pivot hole adapted to connect with the base member via the restricting unit; a press member including a press portion defined on the bottom of an end thereof a grip portion defined on another end thereof and connecting to the plunger of the magazine, and two pivot holes formed on two sidewalls thereof and connect to the third holes of the linkage devices respectively via a coupler unit; a guide member including a first end that is inserted via a coupler unit, a second end defining a press end, and two second pivot holes formed on two sidewalls thereof and opposite to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090127312
    Abstract: A stapler includes an adjustable firing apparatus for using staples/nails in various sizes that directs toward simplifying the operation of switch between different staples/nails. The adjustable firing apparatus of the stapler includes an adjusting means and a rotation engaged member having a first and a second engaged portions. The adjusting means can be used to adjust the distance between the adjusting means and the front of a magazine assembly of the stapler for adapted to staples/nails in various sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080223902
    Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a shell, a magazine, a hammer, an elastic element, a block, a trigger and an extensive element. The magazine is disposed in the shell for supporting and feeding nails. The hammer is disposed in the shell for hammering the nails, one at a time. The elastic element is disposed in the shell for biasing the hammer. The block is disposed in the shell. The trigger is movably and pivotally connected to the shell and engaged with the block at an engagement point. The extensive element includes a first end connected to the hammer and a second end telescopically connected to the trigger. When the trigger is operated, the hammer is lifted by the extensive element and the engagement point is moved towards the hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Tsai, Pi-Yi Chang, Chih-Wei Hu
  • Publication number: 20080223901
    Abstract: An effort-saving stapler includes a shell device and a triggering device installed to the shell device. The triggering device includes a trigger, an operation element and two bearings. An end of the trigger defines a lever for user to hold, and another end of the trigger includes teeth engaging with the shell device. A pivot pin is adapted for inserting through the trigger, the operation element and the bearings so that the pivot pin can drive the operation element to move in the trigger. A limit pin is adapted for inserting through the trigger and the operation element and abuts with the shell device. The pivot pin is regarded as a fulcrum, while the trigger is pressed, the teeth of trigger engage with the shell device so that the pivot pin quickly moves with the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Tsai, Pi-Yi Chang, Chih-Wei Hu
  • Patent number: 7377043
    Abstract: A shearing apparatus includes a pair of scissors including a first blade, a second blade, a first slide on the first blade and a second slide on the second blade. A first handle defines a groove for receiving the first slide, a first portion through which the pair of scissors can be retracted into and extended from the first handle, a second portion, a slot and two apertures in communication with the slot. A second handle is pivotally connected to the first handle. The second handle defines a groove for receiving the second slide. A positioning device is connected to the pair of scissors. The positioning device is normally located in one of the apertures to position the pair of scissors and can be pushed and then moved between the apertures along the slot to move the pair of scissors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080054025
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for holding and actuating a sprayer. The sprayer includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle provided on the push-button valve. The device includes a holder and a trigger. The holder includes a handle, a barrel extending from the handle and a clamp extending from the barrel. The clamp includes two jaws formed thereon, a mouth defined between the jaws and a gap defined between the jaws. The neck of the sprayer can be pushed into the mouth through the gap. The trigger is connected to the holder so that the trigger is operable to push the push-button valve of the sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: 7334716
    Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a cover, two clips, a feeding device and a bending and cutting device. The cover is installed on the base. The clips connect the cover with the base. The feeding device feeds staples. The security device ensures normal movement of the cover. The bending and cutting device bends and cuts the legs of each staple one after another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Apex Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080017674
    Abstract: A device is provided for holding and actuating a can. The can includes a neck, a rim formed on the neck, a push-button valve and a nozzle installed on the push-button valve. The device includes a body, a holder and a trigger. The body includes a handle and a connective portion extended from the handle. The holder is arranged on the connective portion of the body and formed with two jaws for clipping the neck of the can and for supporting the rim of the can. The trigger is installed on the handle and formed with a first end to be operated by a user's finger and a second end inserted into the holder for contact with the push-button valve of the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Eric Tsai
  • Patent number: D611172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignees: Optrom, Inc., Great Top Technology Co., Ltd., Optrom (Hong Kong) International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Lin, Eric Tsai