Patents by Inventor Jeng-Wei Li

Jeng-Wei Li 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).

  • Seismic energy dissipation device
    Patent number: 5533307
    Abstract: Two energy dissipation devices, each comprising a first plate, a plurality of spaced tapered plates, a plurality of cylinders, a plurality of washers, and a base frame. The devices can absorb seismic energy through the yielding of the tapered plates and effectively reduce a building vibration response during an earthquake. The devices are particularly suitable for use in building structures that must be designed to dissipate a large amount of seismic energy to achieve economical earthquake-resistant construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: National Science Council
    Inventors: Keh-Chyuan Tsai, Jeng-Wei Li