Patents by Inventor Hsieh Wei Ping

Hsieh Wei Ping 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).

  • Tensioning device
    Patent number: 12276052
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a tensioning device for a strand on a knitting machine. The tensioning device includes a mounting plate that may be positioned between a strand source and a feeder bar. The mounting plate supports a first pulley, a second pulley and a weighted third pulley that is movable with respect to the first pulley and the second pulley. By routing a strand over the first pulley, under the third pulley and over the second pulley, additional tension may be added to the strand through the weight of the third pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hsieh Wei Ping
  • TENSIONING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230193532
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a tensioning device for a strand on a knitting machine. The tensioning device includes a mounting plate that may be positioned between a strand source and a feeder bar. The mounting plate supports a first pulley, a second pulley and a weighted third pulley that is movable with respect to the first pulley and the second pulley. By routing a strand over the first pulley, under the third pulley and over the second pulley, additional tension may be added to the strand through the weight of the third pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Hsieh Wei Ping