Patents by Inventor Jian Jhong Fong

Jian Jhong Fong 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: 8444178
    Abstract: An airbag apparatus is provided with at least one detent assembly each including a micro switch, a telescopic cylinder slidably disposed in the micro switch, a bifurcation for fastening the cylinder by attaching to the micro switch, a first rope secured to the micro switch, and a second rope secured to the bifurcation wherein the micro switch is open in an inoperative position; an airbag; a cover spaced around the airbag; sensors disposed in an automobile; and an ECU for controlling the airbag and the sensors. The airbag is surrounded and fastened by the first and second ropes of the detent assemblies. The airbag expands to close the micro switch and break loose when an actual accident event is sensed by at least one of the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Patent number: 8272239
    Abstract: An anti-theft locking device for a vehicle steering wheel includes, specially an anti-theft locking device locking the steering column (10) so that it cannot rotate when it is arranged on the rotation shaft (15) of the steering column (10). The anti-theft locking device includes a limit unit (30) and a locking unit (40). The locking unit (40) may be actuated by a driving unit (50). After affirming the signal is correct through electrical detection, the driving unit (50) makes the locking unit (40) be selectively locked or disengaged relative to the limit unit (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20120211972
    Abstract: An airbag apparatus is provided with at least one detent assembly each including a micro switch, a telescopic cylinder slidably disposed in the micro switch, a bifurcation for fastening the cylinder by attaching to the micro switch, a first rope secured to the micro switch, and a second rope secured to the bifurcation wherein the micro switch is open in an inoperative position; an airbag; a cover spaced around the airbag; sensors disposed in an automobile; and an ECU for controlling the airbag and the sensors. The airbag is surrounded and fastened by the first and second ropes of the detent assemblies. The airbag expands to close the micro switch and break loose when an actual accident event is sensed by at least one of the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20110193692
    Abstract: An anti-theft system for vehicle includes a lock mechanism comprising an anti-theft steering shaft lock and a hood lock; an access controller comprising a programmable processor, a digital identification device, a receiver, and a remote control; a hand brake sensor; a seat pressure sensor; a door lock sensor; a lock release unit; a driving unit; a vibration sensor unit; a deactivation unit; and an alarm unit wherein the access controller is adapted to lock or unlock the anti-theft steering shaft lock, and lock and unlock the hood lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20100313613
    Abstract: An anti-theft locking device for a vehicle steering wheel includes, specially an anti-theft locking device locking the steering column (10) so that it cannot rotate when it is arranged on the rotation shaft (15) of the steering column (10). The anti-theft locking device includes a limit unit (30) and a locking unit (40). The locking unit (40) may be actuated by a driving unit (50). After affirming the signal is correct through electrical detection, the driving unit (50) make the locking unit (40) be selectively locked or disengaged relative to the limit unit (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Patent number: 7793980
    Abstract: A retractable steering mechanism includes a steering wheel, a steering column connected to the steering wheel, a telescopic device connected to steering column, a connector for connecting the telescopic device to two front wheels of the vehicle. A first cover is connected to the vehicle. A second cover is connected to the first cover and includes at least two slots defined therein. A shell is used to house the steering column so that the steering column is rotational but not movable in the shell. The shell includes at two bosses formed thereon and movably disposed in the slots. A moving unit is provided between the vehicle and the shell and operable, in a car accident, to retract and tilt the shell due to the bosses moving in the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Patent number: 7717463
    Abstract: A steering column set includes a first steering column, a second steering column, an extending device and a tilting device. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is telescopically connected to the first steering column. The extending unit is used to move the first steering column with respect to the second steering column. The tilting unit is used to tilt the first and second steering columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Patent number: 7673717
    Abstract: An anti-theft device includes a first steering column, a second steering column, a clutch and an actuating unit. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is connected to a universal joint. The actuating unit moves the clutch between a first position for connecting the first steering column to the second steering column and a second position for disconnecting the first steering column from the second steering column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20090108576
    Abstract: A retractable steering mechanism includes a steering wheel, a steering column connected to the steering wheel, a telescopic device connected to steering column, a connector for connecting the telescopic device to two front wheels of the vehicle. A first cover is connected to the vehicle. A second cover is connected to the first cover and includes at least two slots defined therein. A shell is used to house the steering column so that the steering column is rotational but not movable in the shell. The shell includes at two bosses formed thereon and movably disposed in the slots. A moving unit is provided between the vehicle and the shell and operable, in a car accident, to retract and tilt the shell due to the bosses moving in the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20080289836
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for preventing the eruption of flames from a vehicle. The apparatus includes an electronic control unit, a detector, a can and piping. The electronic control unit is provided in the vehicle. The detector is used to detect the possibility of the eruption of flames and providing the electronic control unit with a signal corresponding to the detector. The can is used to store extinguishing material for preventing the eruption of flames. The piping is used to transfer the extinguishing material from the can to at least one spot of the vehicle that is vulnerable to flames under the control of the electronic control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20080252055
    Abstract: A steering column set includes a first steering column, a second steering column, an extending device and a tilting device. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is telescopically connected to the first steering column. The extending unit is used to move the first steering column with respect to the second steering column. The tilting unit is used to tilt the first and second steering columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong Fong
  • Publication number: 20080196456
    Abstract: An anti-theft device includes a first steering column, a second steering column, a clutch and an actuating unit. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is connected to a universal joint connected to a steering mechanism. The actuating moves the clutch between a first position for connecting the first steering column to the second steering column and a second position for disconnecting the first steering column from the second steering column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Jian-Jhong FONG
  • Patent number: 7341645
    Abstract: A shock and energy dissipating device includes a number of cylinders attached to an outer peripheral portion of the vehicle for being actuated when a force is applied onto the outer peripheral portion of the vehicle or when a collision happened to the vehicle. A seat device includes a base seat member, a base support for attaching to a bottom of the vehicle, an upper support for attaching to the base seat member and a moving device disposed between the base support and the upper support and coupled to the cylinders for moving the base seat member in response to the cylinders and for absorbing and dissipating an energy that may be transmitted to vehicle drivers or passengers of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Jian Jhong Fong