Patents by Inventor Howard Tak Su Lim

Howard Tak Su 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).

  • Patent number: 7127750
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Tak Su Lim
  • Patent number: 7063334
    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 combination to create a more dynamic stable condition for the vehicle in turn mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Tak Su Lim
  • Patent number: 7051959
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hand held sprayer that delivers fluid with a solid stream or various patterns of multiple streams, comprising a controller, an extension bar, and a spray tip for multi-purpose usages. The controller incorporates a vertical shut-off valve to control the flow from a pressurized inlet source to the outlet, wherein the vertical shut-off valve enables the user to get instant access of fluid supply by manually regulating a pushbutton. A movable stem assembly is engaged with a seat in the valve, being urged in a closed position by the pressures relieved from a compression spring and the inlet fluid. A bottom cover that supports the compression spring is secured to a housing body with an O-ring to seal, and a top cover is adjustably placed to lock an O-ring for obtaining a sealing and an appropriate movement of the stem assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Tak Su Lim
  • Patent number: 7000898
    Abstract: A vertical shut-off valve is provided to get instant access of a fluid supply delivered from a pressurized inlet source to the outlet of the valve housing body. A movable stem assembly has 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Tak Su Lim
  • Patent number: 6941590
    Abstract: 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 are provided. 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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Tak Su Lim
  • Publication number: 20020109310
    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 combination to create a more dynamic stable condition for the vehicle in turn mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Howard Tak Su Lim