Patents by Inventor Ian Chong

Ian Chong 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).

  • Oyster shucking block
    Publication number: 20070042695
    Abstract: An oyster block includes a base. The base has a generally planar first surface; and an arcuate bulkhead attached to the base. The arcuate bulkhead, in cooperation with the generally planar first surface, defines an oyster receptacle. The oyster receptacle secures the oyster in the course of insertion or prying of the oyster shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Ian Chong, Jeffrey Johnson
  • Shading system
    Patent number: 4492261
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shading system in which the shade cord and the winding coil spring are coaxially arranged along a winding shaft or hub for the shade cord. Additionally, the pair of end supports supporting the shade or shade roller or tube are provided with a series of horizontally-extending slots so that the shading device can be arranged to hang in directions other than just straight down from the mounting shade tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Assignee: General Drapery Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Chong