Patents by Inventor Jian-Chu Zhou

Jian-Chu Zhou 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: 7914157
    Abstract: An exemplary projector includes a main body, a lens at a front of the main body and a lens barrier module positioned at the front of the main body for covering the lens when the projector is not in use or exposing the lens when the projector is in use. The lens barrier module includes a front bezel defining an opening aligned with the lens, a lens frame secured to a rear side of the front bezel and separated from the front bezel, and a lens cover slidably received between the front bezel and the lens frame. The lens frame defines an aperture aligned with the opening. The lens cover is positioned in a manner to selectively cover or uncover the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignees: Premier Image Technology(China) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Chu Zhou, Jian-Wei Wu
  • Patent number: 7754982
    Abstract: A locking system for an electronic device housing comprises a top plate, a movable cover pivotal about a first edge of the top plate, and a lateral plate connected to a second edge of the top plate which is perpendicular to the first edge. The top plate defines an opening near the second edge thereof. The locking system comprises a flexible lock-receiving portion, an engaging portion, a groove, and a disengaging member. The flexible lock-receiving portion protrudes from the top plate within the opening and has a protrusion extending downwardly. The engaging portion is formed on a surface of the movable cover and faces the opening. The groove is defined on the lateral plate corresponding to the opening. The disengaging member is inside the groove and protrudes to engage the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: Premier Image Technology(China) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Chu Zhou, Hsieh-Tung Chung
  • Publication number: 20090211804
    Abstract: A locking system for an electronic device housing comprises a top plate, a movable cover pivotal about a first edge of the top plate, and a lateral plate connected to a second edge of the top plate which is perpendicular to the first edge. The top plate defines an opening near the second edge thereof. The locking system comprises a flexible lock-receiving portion, an engaging portion, a groove, and a disengaging member. The flexible lock-receiving portion protrudes from the top plate within the opening and has a protrusion extending downwardly. The engaging portion is formed on a surface of the movable cover and faces the opening. The groove is defined on the lateral plate corresponding to the opening. The disengaging member is inside the groove and protrudes to engage the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicants: PREMIER IMAGE TECHNOLOGY(CHINA) LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIAN-CHU ZHOU, HSIEH-TUNG CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20090034045
    Abstract: An exemplary projector includes a main body, a lens at a front of the main body and a lens barrier module positioned at the front of the main body for covering the lens when the projector is not in use or exposing the lens when the projector is in use. The lens barrier module includes a front bezel defining an opening aligned with the lens, a lens frame secured to a rear side of the front bezel and separated from the front bezel, and a lens cover slidably received between the front bezel and the lens frame. The lens frame defines an aperture aligned with the opening. The lens cover is positioned in a manner to selectively cover or uncover the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicants: PREMIER IMAGE TECHNOLOGY(CHINA) LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIAN-CHU ZHOU, JIAN-WEI WU