Patents by Inventor Jen Fu Chen
Jen Fu Chen 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).
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Publication number: 20240116707Abstract: A powered industrial truck includes a lateral movement assembly including four sliding members and four pivotal members both on a wheeled carriage, four links having a first end pivotably secured to the sliding member and a second end pivotably secured to either end of the pivotal member, a motor shaft having two ends pivotably secured to the pivotal members respectively, a first electric motor on one frame member, and four mounts attached to the sliding members respectively; two lift assemblies including a second electric motor, a shaft having two ends rotatably secured to the sliding members respectively, two gear trains at the ends of the shaft respectively, a first gear connected to the second electric motor, a second gear on the shaft, and a first roller chain on the first and second gears; two electric attachments on the platform and being laterally moveable, each attachment. The mount has rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Jung-Chieh Chang, Yi-Sheng Chen, Jen-Yung Hsiao, Chia-Fu Hsiao, Wei-Qi Lao, Chen-Chih Chan, Chung-Yu Liu
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Patent number: 8998647Abstract: An electrical connector includes a fastening part, a connector body assembled under the fastening part and defining at least one receiving groove at a mating end thereof, a base board positioned under the connector body, and a shielding shell. The connector body and the base board can be firmly fastened in the shielding shell by means of the fastening part. At least one end edge of the shielding shell is bent inward to form a positioning tail positioned in the receiving groove to position the mating end of the connector body with a front face of the mating end being flush with the end edge of the shielding shell and a contact face of the connector body being substantially flush with a top edge of the positioning tail, so as to avoid the mating end of the connector body wrapping in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chia Hsin Tsai, Charles C. Lee, Yu Cheng Chang, Jen Fu Chen
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Patent number: 8876558Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base board having a plurality of first contact pads and second contact pads exposed on one end of the base board, a plurality of first terminals each having one end thereof connected with the corresponding first contact pad of the base board, a plurality of second terminals each having one end thereof arranged alternately with the first terminals and connected with the corresponding second contact pad of the base board, and an insulating housing having a window. The other end of the first terminal is slanted downward at an angle and then curved upward back to form a barb-like contact portion. The other end of the second terminal defines a contact protrusion. The base board together with the first terminals and the second terminals are disposed in the insulating housing. The contact portions and the contact protrusions are exposed outside through the window.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Charles C Lee, Chia Hsin Tsai, Jen Fu Chen, Yu Cheng Chang
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Patent number: 8638551Abstract: The present invention relates to a card reader having communicating function which includes: a top cover; a bottom cover having a first open slot at one side; a printed circuit board; a first memory insertion slot allowing a first removable memory card to be inserted; a processor for controlling the access of first removable memory card; a wireless communication module; a card reader controller; a connector; a charging circuit; a rechargeable battery; and a voltage regulation circuit; such that a portable electronic device is able to access the data in the first removable memory card with a wireless means, or a mainframe is able to access the data in the first removable memory card through the connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Hsin Tsai, Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20130344730Abstract: An electrical connector includes a fastening part, a connector body assembled under the fastening part and defining at least one receiving groove at a mating end thereof, a base board positioned under the connector body, and a shielding shell. The connector body and the base board can be firmly fastened in the shielding shell by means of the fastening part. At least one end edge of the shielding shell is bent inward to form a positioning tail positioned in the receiving groove to position the mating end of the connector body with a front face of the mating end being flush with the end edge of the shielding shell and a contact face of the connector body being substantially flush with a top edge of the positioning tail, so as to avoid the mating end of the connector body wrapping in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chia Hsin Tsai, Charles C. Lee, Yu Cheng Chang, Jen Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20130309907Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base board having a plurality of first contact pads and second contact pads exposed on one end of the base board, a plurality of first terminals each having one end thereof connected with the corresponding first contact pad of the base board, a plurality of second terminals each having one end thereof arranged alternately with the first terminals and connected with the corresponding second contact pad of the base board, and an insulating housing having a window. The other end of the first terminal is slanted downward at an angle and then curved upward back to form a barb-like contact portion. The other end of the second terminal defines a contact protrusion. The base board together with the first terminals and the second terminals are disposed in the insulating housing. The contact portions and the contact protrusions are exposed outside through the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Charles C. Lee, Chia Hsin Tsai, Jen Fu Chen, Yu Cheng Chang
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Publication number: 20130077229Abstract: The present invention relates to a card reader having communicating function which includes: a top cover; a bottom cover having a first open slot at one side; a printed circuit board; a first memory insertion slot allowing a first removable memory card to be inserted; a processor for controlling the access of first removable memory card; a wireless communication module; a card reader controller; a connector; a charging circuit; a rechargeable battery; and a voltage regulation circuit; such that a portable electronic device is able to access the data in the first removable memory card with a wireless means, or a mainframe is able to access the data in the first removable memory card through the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Chia-Hsin Tsai, Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20040146776Abstract: A fuel cell includes a reaction chamber, at least one fuel chip stored in the reaction chamber, an electrolyte chamber communicated with the reaction chamber, electrolyte installed in the electrolyte chamber. The control element is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the control element avoids the electrolyte flowing from the electrolyte chamber into the reaction chamber. In the second position, the control element allows the electrolyte to flow from the electrolyte chamber into the reaction chamber for reacting with the fuel chips for generating electricity. Alternatively, a pump is used to for pumping vapor into the reaction chamber for reacting with the fuel chips for generating electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20040145861Abstract: In an aspect, a system for recording and displaying the status of a container includes a recording assembly and a displaying assembly. The recording assembly includes a keypad via which data are entered and a transmitter for transmitting the data in a cable-free manner. The displaying assembly includes a receiver for receiving the data from the transmitter and a display for displaying the data. In another aspect, a system for detecting and displaying the status of a container includes a detecting assembly and a displaying assembly. The detecting assembly includes a probe extending into the container for detecting a factor of the status of the container and producing data representative of the factor and a transmitter for transmitting the signal in a cable-free manner. The displaying assembly includes a receiver for receiving the data from the transmitter and a display for displaying the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20040140911Abstract: A multi-purpose warning device includes a cylinder for receiving at least one battery, a bracket mounted on the cylinder, a flashlight head pivotally mounted on the bracket, a socket movably mounted on the cylinder between a first position where the flashlight head is at least partially received therein and the bracket is received therein, three legs each including a first end pivotally connected with the socket and a second end pivotally connected with the cylinder so that they can be closed so as to form a cylindrical handle and opened in order to act as legs, and three connectors each connected between two of the legs. The socket includes an enlarged portion for receiving a portion of the flashlight head. Each of the connectors is a toggle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20040123916Abstract: A vacuum storage device includes a can, a cap for closing the can, an inflatable seal for better sealing a gap between the can and the cap and a pump for pumping air from the can to the exterior and into the seal. The cap includes a collar and a disk formed on an internal face of the collar, thus defining an upper space in the collar above the disk for receiving the pump and a lower space in the collar under the disk for receiving the seal. The cap may include an annular rib formed on a lower side of the disk, and the seal may be installed between the collar and the annular rib. The annular rib may include an annular flange for retaining the seal in position. The pump may include a first duct and a second duct. The first duct extends through an orifice defined in the disk within the annular rib so that air can be pumped from the can through the duct when the cap is mounted on the can.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20040126626Abstract: A luminescent fabric includes a luminescent net and at least one filament woven onto the luminescent net. The luminescent net includes a first group of luminescent strips extending in a first direction and a second group of luminescent strips extending in a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the luminescent strips includes a body of a luminescent material and a pair of wires each including a portion embedded in the body and another portion exposed from the body for electric connection with a power supply. The luminescent net includes a first bus electrically connected in parallel with each of the luminescent strips of the first group and a second bus electrically connected in parallel with each of the luminescent strips of the second group.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20040100877Abstract: An entertainment apparatus includes a frame, a compact disc player, a compact disc storage device and a compact disc feed. The compact disc player is mounted on the frame. The compact disc storage device is rotationally mounted on the frame and defines a plurality of slits each for receiving a compact disc. The compact disc feed can feed a selected one of the compact discs to the compact disc player from the compact disc storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Patent number: 6662831Abstract: A depression container comprises a vessel including a compartment and a cover for enclosing and thus sealing the compartment. An air pump draws air out of the compartment and a pressure-activated switch controls on/off of the air pump. The pressure-activated switch detects an internal pressure in the compartment. The air pump is turned on when the internal pressure is higher than a predetermined first pressure value. The air pump is turned off when the internal pressure is lower than a predetermined second pressure value. In an alternative embodiment, the pressure-activated switch detects a pressure difference resulting from a closing motion of the cover on the vessel and turns the air pump on to thereby draw air out of the compartment of the vessel. The air pump is turned off when an internal pressure in the compartment detected by the pressure-activated switch is lower than a predetermined pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20030229669Abstract: A system includes a computer for receiving emails and sending a signal after receiving an email and a device for receiving the signal from the computer and notifying of the receipt of the email. The device includes a casing, a circuit board received in the casing for electric connection with the computer and a signaling element in electric connection with the circuit board. A central processor unit is installed on the circuit board. The signaling element is a speaker or a luminescent strip. In an aspect, the device includes a wire leading from the circuit board. A plug is formed at an end of the wire. In another aspect, the device includes a wireless transmitter for electric connection with the personal computer and sending a wireless signal and a wireless receiver in electric connection with the circuit board and for receiving the wireless signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Jen-Fu Chen, Chih-Shen Chen
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Patent number: 6652251Abstract: An electric pump includes a cylinder, a pumping element, a cap and a spring. The cylinder defines a space and at least one aperture in communication with the space and includes a first end defining an aperture and a second end defining an opening. The pumping element is received in the cylinder for pumping air through the aperture defined in the first end of the cylinder, the space and the at least one aperture. The battery includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and is received in the cylinder so that the first electrode is in electric connection with the pumping element. The cap is engaged with the second end of the cylinder. The spring is attached to the cap. The spring is in electric connection with the pumping element. The cap includes an OFF position where the spring is off the second electrode and an ON position where the spring is in connection with the second electrode. A tubular joint is secured to the first end of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen
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Publication number: 20030214805Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree includes a base, a trunk mounted on the base and at least one branch mounted on the trunk. The at least one branch includes a luminescent strip and a plurality of artificial leaves formed on the luminescent strip. The trunk may include at least one socket formed thereon. The luminescent strip may include a plug formed at an end thereof for engagement with the at least one socket formed on the trunk. The luminescent strip may include a socket formed thereon for engagement with a plug of a luminescent decoration. The base may include a circuit board mounted thereon. The artificial Christmas tree may include a speaker in electric connection with the circuit board. The base may include a socket formed thereon in electric connection with the circuit board. The trunk may include a plug formed at a lower end thereof for engagement with the socket formed on the base. The trunk may include a luminescent layer coated thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Jen-Fu Chen, Chih-Shen Chen
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Publication number: 20030198040Abstract: A luminescent book includes a frame. A luminescent panel, a film switch, a circuit board and a back plate are sequentially mounted on the frame. The circuit board is electrically connected with the luminescent panel and the film switch for providing information in several modes. The luminescent panel includes a plurality of areas each of which is formed with a pattern and can be activated regardless of the other. A speaker is electrically connected with the circuit board. In a first mode, the patterns are highlighted sequentially. When a pattern is highlighted, sound is provided. The process repeats once if the first button is pressed within a period of time after the last pattern is highlighted and ends if otherwise. In a second mode, one of the patterns can be pressed so that it is highlighted before sound representative of the pressed pattern is provided. The process repeats if any of the patterns is pressed within a period of time after the sound is provided and ends if otherwise.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Jen-Fu Chen, Chih-Shen Chen, Shing-Chih Kao
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Patent number: 6635336Abstract: To achieve the above-mentioned and other objectives, the present invention provides a luminescent mouse pad including a substrate, a cover including a window defined therein and a frame around the window, and a luminescent laminate sandwiched between the substrate and the cover. Thus, light emitted from the luminescent laminate can be sprayed through the window. In an aspect, the window is printed with a pattern. The pattern is transparent. The substrate defines a recess for receiving a battery. The luminescent laminate includes two leads for contacting the battery. In another aspect, the luminescent mouse pad further includes a transparent decorative layer for insertion between the window and the luminescent laminate. The transparent decorative layer is printed with a pattern. The pattern is transparent. The substrate defines a slit through which the transparent decorative layer can be inserted into and removed from a pocket defined between substrate and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignees: Jason El Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jen-Fu Chen, Chih-Shen Chen
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Patent number: 6609536Abstract: A depression cap comprises a first end and a second end, the second end having a compartment defined therein for engaging with a nose of a bottle. An air pump is provided for drawing air out of the bottle. A pressure-activated switch is provided for controlling on/off of the air pump. The pressure-activated switch is capable of detecting an internal pressure in the bottle. The air pump is turned on when the internal pressure is higher than a predetermined first pressure value. The air pump is turned off when the internal pressure is lower than a predetermined second pressure value that is smaller than the predetermined first pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Inventor: Jen-Fu Chen