Patents by Inventor Guan-De Liou

Guan-De Liou 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: 20110007002
    Abstract: A touch sensitive display device is capable of forming a physical button, and includes: a touch sensitive display including a display face, for performing display based on display data on the display face; and a light-transmissive first film disposed on the display face of the touch sensitive display, and including a first part and a second part that is formed from a resilient material, the first part being disposed on the display face, the second part cooperating with the display face to define a first containing chamber, that is convertible between a contracted state and an expanded state, in which the second part protrudes relative to the first part such that the second part is more distinguishable from the first part by touch when compared to the contracted state, based on the display data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Tsai, Guan-De Liou, Li-Li Lai, Shau-Yu Huang
  • Publication number: 20100321606
    Abstract: A display casing includes a front casing, a rear casing and adjusting portions, wherein the front casing is engaged with the rear casing, the rear casing has first positioning portions disposed on its internal side, and each adjusting portion has a support stand coupled to the corresponding first positioning portion and an elastic plate fixed onto a lateral side of the support stand. When the adjusting portions are connected to the corresponding first positioning portions, the elastic plates form an enclosed accommodating area for accommodating and positioning a LCD panel module, and a hole disposed at the center of the front casing is provided for aligning a display surface of the LCD panel module, such that manufacturers can adjust positions of the adjusting portions to change the size of the accommodating area for accommodating LCD panel modules of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Wen-Hung Huang, Stephen Tsai, Shao-Yu Hwang
  • Patent number: 7841473
    Abstract: An electronic device storage/carrying case is adapted for storing and supporting an electronic device, and includes a case body, a first supporting component, and a second supporting component. The case body defines a storage space for storing the electronic device, and includes a front wall formed with an opening. The first supporting component is pivoted to the case body and is pivotable upwardly relative to the case body to a propping position for supporting the electronic device, and downwardly relative to the case body to a storing position, where the first supporting component is stored in the case body. The second supporting component is connected movably to the case body and is movable between a carrying position, where the second supporting component extends outwardly of the case body via the opening in the front wall, and a supporting position, where the second supporting component is disposed in the storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7824074
    Abstract: A display with illumination function, comprising: a display body, including a display screen; a support, have a top and a base, said top includes at least one of the pivot member joint to one side of display body allow the display body to rotate freely; a light source disposed around the display screen; and a stand connected to the base of the support. When the surrounding environment has insufficient lighting for reading or using the display, the user can simply turn on the light source to illuminates the display screen and work area, without the needs of additional lamps or other lighting devices which can occupy extra desk space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Li-Li Lai
  • Patent number: 7820564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric having a three-layered structure: a fiber substrate, a parylene layer, and an antibacterial layer. The fiber substrate is the fiber part of the fabric; the parylene layer is capable of providing a moistureproof and dustproof effect as well as preventing the fiber substrate from being catalyzed by photocatalyst and decomposed thereby; the antibacterial layer, which comprises nano-photocatalyst and/or nano-silver particles, is used to kill pathogenic germs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7794792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric having a three-layered structure: a fiber substrate, a parylene layer, and an antibacterial layer. The fiber substrate is the fiber part of the fabric; the parylene layer is capable of providing a moistureproof and dustproof effect as well as preventing the fiber substrate from being catalyzed by photocatalyst and decomposed thereby; the antibacterial layer, which comprises nano-photocatalyst and/or nano-silver particles, is used to kill pathogenic germs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100181448
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device includes a connecting element rotatably connected to the main body, a retractable element rotatably connected to the connecting element and retractable according to the size of the display device, and a supporting element connected to the retractable element and having a hole, wherein the supporting element contacts a surface to support the display device on the surface or to be hung onto a wall by the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7757965
    Abstract: A display apparatus with a scent disperse device comprises a display, a stalk-like member, at least one leaf-like member and a vibrator, in which the stalk-like member is disposed on the display, the leaf-like members are positioned around the stalk-like member and the vibrator is disposed in the stalk-like member and used for driving the leaf-like members to sway. Whereby, a user is allowed to smell a flavor matching the appearance of the display or prefer scent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai, Ming-Chun Lee
  • Patent number: 7760493
    Abstract: The flat panel display (FPD) comprises a body, a central pivoting segment and two supports. The body has a screen, and the central pivoting segment is mounted through one side of the body. The supports are attached pivotally to the central pivoting segment and are opposite to each other. Each support is L-shaped and has a first leaf, a second leaf and a joint. The first leaf is mounted pivotally on the central pivoting segment. The joint is mounted between second connecting ends of the first and second leaves. The supports not only allow the viewing angle of the screen to be adjusted but also allow the body to be aligned with the supports to facilitate carrying and storing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Shau-Yu Huang, Li-Li Lai
  • Patent number: 7733642
    Abstract: A waterproof casing includes a first casing having a first base wall and a first surrounding wall, and a second casing having a second base wall and a second surrounding wall. The first surrounding wall surrounds a periphery of the first base wall to cooperatively define a first receiving recess therewith, and has a first wall surface confronting the first receiving recess, and a first groove provided in the first wall surface. The second surrounding wall is connected to the second base wall proximate to the first surrounding wall to cooperatively define a second receiving recess therewith, and has a second wall surface outwardly of the second receiving recess, and a second groove provided in the second wall surface and corresponding to the first groove. A resilient member is fitted between and closes the first and second grooves. The first and second receiving recesses cooperatively receive a flat panel display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100116710
    Abstract: An electronic device storage/carrying case is adapted for storing and supporting an electronic device, and includes a case body, a first supporting component, and a second supporting component. The case body defines a storage space for storing the electronic device, and includes a front wall formed with an opening. The first supporting component is pivoted to the case body and is pivotable upwardly relative to the case body to a propping position for supporting the electronic device, and downwardly relative to the case body to a storing position, where the first supporting component is stored in the case body. The second supporting component is connected movably to the case body and is movable between a carrying position, where the second supporting component extends outwardly of the case body via the opening in the front wall, and a supporting position, where the second supporting component is disposed in the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100072342
    Abstract: A display having retractable support is provided which includes a body and two struts. The body has a display panel disposed on a front surface of the body. Moreover, the body has two chambers defined in the body and two openings respectively communicate the two chambers with the exterior of the body. Each of the struts is movably inserted into one of the chambers via the corresponding opening respectively, for being moved between a contained position and a support position by hands or by elastic members. When each strut is moved to the contained position, the strut is accommodated in the corresponding chamber. When each strut is move to the support position, at least one part of each strut is protruded out of the body for supporting the display above a placement plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung HUANG, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100067184
    Abstract: The flat panel display (FPD) comprises a body, a central pivoting segment and two supports. The body has a screen, and the central pivoting segment is mounted through one side of the body. The supports are attached pivotally to the central pivoting segment and are opposite to each other. Each support is L-shaped and has a first leaf, a second leaf and a joint. The first leaf is mounted pivotally on the central pivoting segment. The joint is mounted between second connecting ends of the first and second leaves. The supports not only allow the viewing angle of the screen to be adjusted but also allow the body to be aligned with the supports to facilitate carrying and storing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Shau-Yu Huang, Li-Li Lai
  • Patent number: 7677920
    Abstract: An adapter capable of storing and positioning cables comprises a main body, a cable, and a casing. The cable is connected to the main body, and the main body is wrapped by the casing. The casing comprises a cable organizing portion comprising a plurality of elastic loop grooves, and a guiding groove. By the above-mentioned structure, the guiding groove can guide the cable to the cable organizing portion. The plurality of elastic loop grooves is applied for organizing the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Shau-Yu Huang
  • Publication number: 20100038113
    Abstract: A power adapter with cable organizer is provided. The power adapter includes a main body; and a containing/fixing portion disposed on the main body and having a first blade and a second blade, wherein the first blade and the second blade face each other to form a receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100026913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a digital photo frame including: a control module; a display panel electrically connected to the control module and displaying an image; a first front frame having a first and a second surfaces; and a plurality of swing fasteners mounted on the second surface. Each of the swing fasteners is composed of a first arm and a pivot connecting thereto. The first arm pushes against the display panel when the display panel is attached to the front frame. At least one of the swing fasteners has a second arm and a hollow portion thereon, and the digital photo frame is hung on a support by the hollow portion. The design of swing fastener makes the interchangeability of different front frames possible, and the replaced front frame can be wedged in another size-suitable display panel or form a traditional photo frame with a photograph and a rear board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100015848
    Abstract: An adapter capable of storing and positioning cables comprises a main body, a cable, and a casing. The cable is connected to the main body, and the main body is wrapped by the casing. The casing comprises a cable organizing portion comprising a plurality of elastic loop grooves, and a guiding groove. By the above-mentioned structure, the guiding groove can guide the cable to the cable organizing portion. The plurality of elastic loop grooves is applied for organizing the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Shau-Yu Huang
  • Publication number: 20100001165
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device includes a connecting element rotatably connected to the main body, a retractable element rotatably connected to the connecting element and retractable according to the size of the display device, and a supporting element connected to the retractable element and having a hole, wherein the supporting element contacts a surface to support the display device on the surface or to be hung onto a wall by the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090322967
    Abstract: A notebook computer having projection function includes a mainframe, a display, and a compact projector. The compact projector is pivotally disposed at the upper portion of a frame area, and is electrically connected with the mainframe so as to receive signals therefrom. The compact projector projects images identical to those shown from the display toward a direction opposite to a displaying direction from a screen area. Therefore, people located at opposite sides of the notebook computer can view simultaneously identical images, without a need to move to the side, to which the screen displays, so as to enhance convenience of communication between the parties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Li-Li Lai, Shau-Yu Huang
  • Publication number: 20090318046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric having a three-layered structure: a fiber substrate, a parylene layer, and an antibacterial layer. The fiber substrate is the fiber part of the fabric; the parylene layer is capable of providing a moistureproof and dustproof effect as well as preventing the fiber substrate from being catalyzed by photocatalyst and decomposed thereby; the antibacterial layer, which comprises nano-photocatalyst and/or nano-silver particles, is used to kill pathogenic germs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai