Patents by Inventor Howard Lim

Howard Lim 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: 20070237570
    Abstract: A wet cleaning device having a controller with shut-off valve, an extension bar, and a cleaning element is provided to supply instant fluid supply for wet cleaning, wherein the fluid supply is delivered from a pressurized inlet fluid source to the outlet of the cleaning element through an internal and an external channel. The components are connected with various couplers including threads and multiple stage-couplings, secured with a lock element and a non-round over-wrap element. A splash guard is located on the components for preventing from fluid splashing, and various cleaning elements are presented with the cleaning heads and the fluid collecting chamber, wherein the cleaning heads include plurality of bristles and pads as cleaning material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20070209102
    Abstract: A covering apparatus is provided for a toilet system and attachments to conceal, secure, protect, or decorate in part or completely. The device is configured to selectively house or hide a toilet system and attachments with a structure containing one or more structural components of cord, flat surface, and round surface. The structure is formed by means of attachment, assembly, mold, infusion, or consolidation of the structural components with a fastener, a sealer, and hardware, thereafter it is connected, added, or placed to the various environments with or without a support element. The device also includes a structure having various means and configurations as well as decorative figures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20060096015
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet seat affording hygienic environment by adding a water splash guard on the toilet seat. The water spray guard protects water escaping through the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl by covering and rerouting the water flow into the toilet bowl when the water splash occurs. It is comprised of a strip element that is located on the underbody of the toilet seat and surrounds the partial or complete inner opening to cover the gap. The strip element is attached or molded to the conventional toilet seat, and its number can be increased for more protection and ornamentation. The invention also relates to a toilet seat having an inward slope on the top surface to facilitate the water flowing into the toilet bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20060076741
    Abstract: The present invention is a vehicle stability system that affords safe turn with higher speed as well as maximum brake performance and resists rollover by using one or more electrical and mechanical modes to shift the center of gravity of the vehicle into a more stable position in the event of a turn condition. A preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes an active tilt control to tilt the vehicle in the opposite direction to the vehicle's natural inclination to tilt. A second preferred embodiment utilizes a shifting weight, that is a ballast or any heavy part of the vehicle to move the center of gravity toward to side of the vehicle tending to lift up during a tilt condition. The first and second preferred embodiments can be used alone or in a combination to create a more dynamic stable condition for the vehicle in turn mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20050144713
    Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet system affording hygienic environment by attachment of a hand held sprayer and additional features on the existing toilet system. The hand held sprayer that delivers water spray comprises a reinforced flexible hose, a filter to eliminate the pollutants in the water, a valve to regulate the flow, a mixing valve that supplies tempered water, a T-adapter assembly to tap water from an existing plumbing fixture, a holder assembly for placement of the sprayer with various positions using an adjustable bracket, and a hose hanger for arrangement of the hose. The new features include a toilet seat having a water splash guard on underbody of the seat and a filler element around the bracket to offset the inclined toilet lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20050121641
    Abstract: A vertical shut-off valve is provided to get instant access of fluid supply delivered from a pressurized inlet source to the outlet of the valve housing body by means of the outer reciprocating motion. A movable stem assembly composed of an upper member, a ring seal, and a base plate is engaged with a valve seat as the body of the stem assembly is being passed through the opening of the valve seat. The stem assembly urged in a closed position by the pressures from the compression spring and the inlet fluid, being moved away from the valve seat by the external pushing force on the pushbutton assembly, allows the flow passed through the valve seat between the body of the stem assembly and the inner recesses of the valve seat opening. The valve housing body containing the stem assembly is secured with a bottom cover with a ring seal and a top cover which is adjustably placed to lock the ring seal to achieve the sealing and the appropriate movement of the stem assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20050120470
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved toilet system affording upgraded hygienic environment by attachment of a multi-purpose hand held sprayer and addition of new features on the existing toilet system. The multi-purpose hand held sprayer that incorporates a manual shut-off valve delivers various patterns of water spray via an extension bar and a spray tip, which further employs a flexible hose, a valve to regulate the flow, a Y-adapter assembly to supply water from an existing plumbing fixture, a hose hanger mounted on the existing toilet fasteners, a holder for placing the sprayer, and a holder for placing lavatory items. The new features include an improved toilet seat having an additional opening with guidelines and an embedded fortifying element at the frontal area for facilitating placement of the sprayer, a toilet bowl having the same guidelines, and an improved water tank together with its lid having cutouts at the edges and holes on the side wall for mounting the holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Lim
  • Publication number: 20050120471
    Abstract: The invention relates to the new features for the earlier applications of toilet system attached a multi-purpose hand held water sprayer affording personal and environmental hygiene. The sprayer that delivers tempered water includes the lock elements on the components to secure connection, various types of spray tip cap for the use of general and medical purposes, an injection apparatus to supply external fluid, a fortified flexible hose, a water hammer arrester or air chamber to reduce water pressure shock, a water heater, a valve to control water flow, a mixing valve, check valves for the mixing valve to stop in reverse flow, a water pressure regulator with a pressure meter, a return line with a check valve for guarding against hot water spike, a thermometer at the outlet, a holder for placement of the sprayer, and various types of valves and sources for the hot and cold water supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Lim