Patents by Inventor John C. Pan

John C. Pan 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).

  • Publication number: 20240408905
    Abstract: The invention provides a digital printing machine characterized by an innovative cantilever assembly that significantly enhances precision and efficiency in digital printing. The cantilever assembly utilizes a structurally optimized cantilever frame to achieve superior printing quality through precise component positioning. It features a novel dual slide rail system, consisting of first and second slide rails, sliders, and drivers, to ensure flexible and accurate nozzle movement. This configuration not only minimizes the machine's operational footprint but also maximizes print area utilization. The integration of the cantilever assembly into the digital printing machine facilitates high-quality, continuous printing across various textiles, surpassing traditional methods. Furthermore, the invention encompasses a continuous printing apparatus that incorporates this machine, along with a rotary conveying device, to automate the sequential printing process, thus addressing spatial and mechanical challenges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: JOHN C. PAN, SUNG-YUAN LIN, MING-HSIANG HUANG
  • Patent number: 7175182
    Abstract: An automatic score dartboard assembly has a base, a dartboard, a support, at least one imaging element and a main control circuit. The dartboard and the support are attached to the base, and the at least one imaging element is mounted on the support to capture a direct viewing image of the dartboard periodically. The images are output to the main control circuit to determine the score of a dart when the dart sticks in the dartboard. The main control circuit is composed of an image processor and a memory device. The image processor uses an image comparison method to determine the score of the dart. Therefore, the present invention uses as few as one imaging element to determine the score and increases accuracy of determining score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Forhouse Corporation
    Inventors: Francis Pan, Yen-Hwa Liao, John C. Pan
  • Patent number: 6843757
    Abstract: An adjusting device for a tread board of a treadmill has an actuating device, a transmission device and a connecting member. The actuating device is pivotally connected to a bottom of the tread board. The transmission device is connected to the actuating device. The connecting member is connected to the transmission device with a first end and has a second end pivotally attached to the tread board. The connecting member has a middle point pivotally attached to a stand. Accordingly, the actuating device and the transmission device can actuate the connecting member to rotate relative to the stand, and the angle of the tread board relative to the ground is adjusted. Because the transmission device can pivotally rotate relative to the tread board, a large force will not be applied to the transmission device. Consequently, the load bearing of the transmission device is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Forhouse Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Pan, Shih-Huang Chu
  • Publication number: 20040242378
    Abstract: A passive shock absorber for a treadmill includes a tall damping member and a short stopping member for supporting the tall damping member. Both the tall damping and the short stopping members have a top, a bottom and a spring stiffness, respectively. The tall damping and the short stopping member are combined together and are mounted in the treadmill. The passive shock absorbers are adapted to mount under a flat stationary member on which a person walks, runs or jogs. The top of the tall damping member abuts the flat stationary member. Consequently, the tall damping member can absorb impacts on the person's feet and the short stopping member will stop a compression of the tall damping member as the tall damping member is suddenly deformed and compressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: John C. Pan, Hung-Lung Uen, Shih-Huang Chu
  • Patent number: 6761669
    Abstract: A treadmill has a stand, a running assembly, a handle assembly and an insulation connecting assembly. The insulation connecting assembly is mounted on the stand to keep the handle assembly from electrically connecting with the running assembly. In such an arrangement, a static electricity free handle assembly is mounted on the treadmill to keep the static electricity from being discharged when the user contacts with the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Forhouse Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Pan, Hung-Lung Uen, Shih-Huang Chu
  • Patent number: 6699160
    Abstract: An inclination mechanism for a treadmill having a tread assembly and a front base assembly has a lever arm, a chassis, an actuating assembly, The lever arm has a cross member with a center and two coupling arms pivotally attached to the front of the tread frame. Each coupling arm is pivotally attached to a post of the base frame. The chassis is pivotally attached to a cross bar of the base frame. The actuating assembly has a drive rod and is mounted on the chassis. The drive rod is pivotally attached to the cross member of the lever arm, such that extending or retracting the drive rod causes the lever arm to raise or lower the coupling ends of the coupling arms to increase or decrease the inclination of the tread assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Forhouse Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Pan, Hung-Lung Uen, Shih-Huang Chu
  • Publication number: 20030236153
    Abstract: An adjusting device for a tread board of a treadmill has an actuating device, a transmission device and a connecting member. The actuating device is pivotally connected to a bottom of the tread board. The transmission device is connected to the actuating device. The connecting member is connected to the transmission device with a first end and has a second end pivotally attached to the tread board. The connecting member has a middle point pivotally attached to a stand. Accordingly, the actuating device and the transmission device can actuate the connecting member to rotate relative to the stand, and the angle of the tread board relative to the ground is adjusted. Because the transmission device can pivotally rotate relative to the tread board, a large force will not be applied to the transmission device. Consequently, the load bearing of the transmission device is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Forhouse Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Pan, Shih-Huang Chu
  • Patent number: 5743534
    Abstract: A kind of darts target with target indication and electrical scoring is disclosed. The darts target comprises a target defining a plurality of target areas, a plurality of pilot lamps arranged at positions the target for highlighting the corresponding target areas and electrically connected to a display output port of a microcomputer via a driver disposed within the target, and a control panel disposed below the target. The control panel includes an indicator for displaying score, and a set of function keys connected to the microcomputer for selecting various game modes. With this arrangement, game modes such as a random given mode, a hunting mode, a race mode and an interception mode can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: John C. Pan