Patents by Inventor Hou Jun (Frank) Fan

Hou Jun (Frank) Fan 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: 9783990
    Abstract: A handrail assembly comprises an elongated railing and a plurality of brackets. The railing has two lateral channels extending along its length and a central member extending between the two lateral channels. At least one of the brackets has a base and two prongs extending away from the base. Each of the prongs engages one of the lateral channels. The engagement of the railing with the brackets forms a cavity that is defined, at least in part, by the central member, the base, and the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Charles Hilliard Young, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Craig Raymond Lawson
  • Patent number: 9416550
    Abstract: A work bench support bracket with first and second opposed, generally upright sockets for receiving wood members is joined to first and second telescopically interconnectible, generally horizontal sockets, respectively. First and second clamping sets are also joined to the first and second generally upright sockets, respectively. Each of the clamping sets comprises an upper releasable chimp and a fixed lower brace member. The upper releasable clamp comprises a grip pivotably attached to the upright socket, a connector extending from the grip, and a handle pivotably connected to the connector. The work bench support bracket provides for the secure attachment of the wood members and reduces the likelihood of an accidental release of the wood members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 761250 ALBERTA LTD.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Craig Raymond Lawson, Leonard Earl Koffski
  • Publication number: 20150292212
    Abstract: A handrail assembly comprises an elongated railing and a plurality of brackets. The railing has two lateral channels extending along its length and a central member extending between the two lateral channels. At least one of the brackets has a base and two prongs extending away from the base. Each of the prongs engages one of the lateral channels. The engagement of the railing with the brackets forms a cavity that is defined, at least in part, by the central member, the base, and the prongs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Charles Hilliard Young, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Craig Raymond Lawson
  • Patent number: 9121222
    Abstract: A gate bracket is formed of a planar web in which two rectangular portions along two edges of the web are bent to define a first pair of perpendicular flanges, and two other rectangular portions are bent from an inner portion of the web to form a second pair of perpendicular flanges. The flanges of the first pair are spaced from the flanges of the second pair by a distance corresponding to the dimensions of the structural members used to construct the gate. The invention provides a rigid bracket of simpler and lighter construction than prior art brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Patent number: 8998156
    Abstract: A bracket for attaching a post to one or more fascia boards is provided. In one embodiment, the bracket comprises a flat top surface with openings sized to receive fasteners for attachment to the post. A back surface comprises openings sized to receive fasteners for attachment to the fascia boards. Two flanges extend substantially perpendicularly to both the top surface and the back surface. A cover is releasably attachable to the flanges. In another embodiment, the bracket comprises a top surface, a plurality of walls extending down from the top surface, and a plurality of angled faces extending from an edge of the walls. The top surface, the walls, and the angled faces form a semi-enclosed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Publication number: 20150075909
    Abstract: A work bench support bracket with first and second opposed, generally upright sockets for receiving wood members is joined to first and second telescopically intereonnectible, generally horizontal sockets, respectively. First and second clamping sets are also joined to the first and second generally upright sockets, respectively. Each of the clamping sets comprises an upper releasable chimp and a fixed lower brace member. The upper releasable clamp comprises a grip pivotably attached to the upright socket, a connector extending from the grip, and a handle pivotably connected to the connector. The work bench support bracket provides for the secure attachment of the wood members and reduces the likelihood of an accidental release of the wood members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Craig Raymond Lawson, Leonard Earl Koffski
  • Publication number: 20140054428
    Abstract: A bracket for attaching a post to one or more fascia boards is provided. In one embodiment, the bracket comprises a flat top surface with openings sized to receive fasteners for attachment to the post. A back surface comprises openings sized to receive fasteners for attachment to the fascia boards. Two flanges extend substantially perpendicularly to both the top surface and the back surface. A cover is releasably attachable to the flanges. In another embodiment, the bracket comprises a top surface, a plurality of walls extending down from the top surface, and a plurality of angled faces extending from an edge of the walls. The top surface, the walls, and the angled faces form a semi-enclosed space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: PEAK INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Publication number: 20090315009
    Abstract: A gate bracket is formed of a planar web in which two rectangular portions along two edges of the web are bent to define a first pair of perpendicular flanges, and two other rectangular portions are bent from an inner portion of the web to form a second pair of perpendicular flanges. The flanges of the first pair are spaced from the flanges of the second pair by a distance corresponding to the dimensions of the structural members used to construct the gate. The invention provides a rigid bracket of simpler and lighter construction than prior art brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu, Jianzhong Zhu
  • Patent number: D583601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Ashley Doyle, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Patent number: D587991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Jianzhong Zhu, Wei Min (Karen) Zhu
  • Patent number: D711211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Patent number: D714616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Patent number: D775374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Craig Lawson, Charles Young, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Patent number: D802799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Craig Lawson, Charles Young, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan