Patents by Inventor Gino Hu

Gino Hu 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: 6382856
    Abstract: A support linkage movably connecting a key cap to a plastic body comprises a first rack and a second rack. The first rack has a first rack body movably connected between the key cap and the plastic body, and the second rack has a second rack body movably connected between the key cap and the plastic body. The second rack body has two axial holes each having an open side and engaged with a shaft on the first rack body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Publication number: 20010050328
    Abstract: A notebook computer key comprises a key hat, a seat, an elastic touch moving piece, a first supporting frame and a second supporting frame. The key hat is formed with an operating surface and an assembling surface at the top surface and the lower surface. The seat is installed with a plurality of through holes, each through hole is installed with a positioning piece. The elastic touch moving piece installed between the key hat and the seat. The first supporting frame and second supporting frame installed between the assembling surface of the key hat and the seat. The two supporting frames are pivotally connected. The upper ends of the two supporting frames are connected to the assembling surface of the key hat, and each lower end of two sides of the two supporting frames are installed with a pivotal shaft for being pivotally connected to the through hole of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Applicant: David I. Klein
    Inventor: GINO HU
  • Patent number: 6318695
    Abstract: A notebook computer key comprises a key hat, a seat, an elastic touch moving piece, a first supporting frame and a second supporting frame. The key hat is formed with an operating surface and an assembling surface at the top surface and the lower surface. The seat is installed with a plurality of through holes, each through hole is installed with a positioning piece. The elastic touch moving piece installed between the key hat and the seat. The first supporting frame and second supporting frame installed between the assembling surface of the key hat and the seat. The two supporting frames are pivotally connected. The upper ends of the two supporting frames are connected to the assembling surface of the key hat, and each lower end of two sides of the two supporting frames are installed with a pivotal shaft for being pivotally connected to the through hole of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Silitek Corp.
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Publication number: 20010022915
    Abstract: A support linkage movably connecting a key cap to a plastic body comprises a first rack and a second rack. The first rack has a first rack body movably connected between the key cap and the plastic body, and the second rack has a second rack body movably connected between the key cap and the plastic body. The second rack body has two axial holes each having an open side and engaged with a shaft on the first rack body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 6222527
    Abstract: A key structure comprises base plate, elastic member, frame and cap wherein the conductive membrane thereof is single-film structure, the contact of the conductive membrane corresponding to each key is of meshed-hook shape (), a venting aperture is provided at the center of the contact. A transparent and insulating layer is arranged upon the conductive membrane to prevent the short circuit of the circuit in the conductive membrane. An opening is provided at the transparent and insulating layer and corresponding to the conductive membrane. Both ends of the elastic member are attached to the cap and the transparent and insulating layer by adhesive. A conductive bump with a conductive layer is provided on the elastic member such that the conductive bump of the elastic member is connected to the contact of the conductive membrane and a closed loop is formed within the key when the cap is pressed down, whereby the signal generated by key stroking action is transmitted to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 6191776
    Abstract: A compact key structure comprises a base plate, a conductive membrane, an elastic member, a frame and a cap wherein said key structure is characterized in that the conductive membrane is single-film structure and has a contact corresponding to each key and with meshed-hook shape . An aperture is provided at the center of the contact for venting air. The elastic member and the cap are attached by a non-reactive type paste such that the elastic member and the cap can be attached and separated repeatedly. The surface of said elastic member attached to said cap is of staircase shape and has venting holes formed on the lateral side to facilitating the restoring of the elastic member after being pressed. Moreover, a conductive bump is provided within the elastic member and corresponding to the conductive membrane. A conductive layer is formed on the conductive layer and corresponding to the contact of the conductive membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 6179497
    Abstract: A keyswitch for notebook computer comprises at least a keytop, a rubber cone, a base, a bottom plate below the base and two levers arranged in scissors form between the keytop and the base. The upper ends of the two levers are connected to the keytop and the lower ends of the two levers are provided with pivotal shafts. The pivotal shafts on the both lower ends of at least one lever is projecting from an outer wall of the lever such that a dent is formed between a rear wall of the pivotal shaft and a bottom end of the lever. The base has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the pivotal shafts on the both lower ends of the levers and the pivotal shafts are pivotally engaged with the through holes. A clamping plate arranged atop each the through hole. The base has a hollow accommodating space below the two levers. The bottom plate has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the pivotal shafts on the both lower ends of the levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 6160233
    Abstract: A key structure of computer keyboard having a base, a conductive film, an elastic member, a frame, a cap. A plurality of coupling parts are arranged on the cap and the base, wherein the coupling part on along the same side of the cap and the base are composed of a sliding groove and three fixed grooves. The frame has a plurality of pivoting shafts arranged within the sliding grooves and fixed groove such that the frame can be pressed down. Both sides of the elastic member are fixed between the cap and the conductive film such that the elastic member will not outleap. A clamping device is arranged between the cap and the base such that the key will not shake when being pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 6091036
    Abstract: A keyswitch is provided that comprises a key top, a rubber cone, a first lever, a second lever, and a base. An operation surface and an assembly surface respectively form at the top end and the bottom end of the key top. A penetrating accommodation room is installed on the base. The rubber cone is installed between the key top and the base. The first lever and the second lever are installed between the assembly surface of the key top and the base. The two levers are in scissors arrangement. The top ends of the two levers are connected to the assembly surface of the key top. The bottom ends of the two levers are connected to the base. The accommodation room is disposed below the two levers. A bottom board is installed at the bottom of the base. When the two levers are jointly moved downwards via the key top, they can sink into the accommodation room. A low-profile keyswitch can be acquired under the condition of the same key pressing stroke. The compactness requirement of modern products can thus be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 6004051
    Abstract: A key structure of computer keyboard includes a base, a conductive film, an elastic member, a frame, and a cap. A plurality of coupling parts including sliding grooves are arranged on the cap and the base. The frame has a plurality of pivoting shafts arranged within the sliding grooves such that the frame can be pressed down. The top and bottom ends of the elastic member are fixed between the cap and the conductive film such that the elastic member will not leap out when the key structure is disassembled. A clamping device is arranged between the cap and the base such that the key will not shake when pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu
  • Patent number: 5997196
    Abstract: A key structure of computer keyboard having a base, a conductive film, an elastic member, a frame, a cap. A plurality of coupling parts are arranged on the cap and the base, wherein the coupling part on along the same side of the cap and the base are composed of three sliding grooves and a fixed groove. The frame has a plurality of pivoting shafts arranged within the sliding grooves and fixed groove such that the frame can be pressed down. Both sides of the elastic member are fixed between the cap and the conductive film such that the elastic member will not outleap. A clamping device is arranged between the cap and the base such that the key will not shake when being pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Silitek Corporation
    Inventor: Gino Hu