Patents by Inventor Join Y. Luh

Join Y. Luh 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: 20190090670
    Abstract: Hinged forceps which aid in grasping and moving various objects such as food items or tools. The hinged forceps generally include a plurality of arms which are interconnected by a hinge such that each of the arms may independently pivot with respect to the hinge. Each of the arms may include one or more finger grips which may be positioned at various locations along the length of each arm; the finger grips being adapted to support one or more fingers of the user. The hinge interconnecting the arms may allow uninhibited movement of one arm relative to the other arm. Each arm may be adjustable to spread or contract with respect to the other arms such that the effective distance between arms may be adjusted. The finger grips may be adjustably mounted on an arm such that they are capable of rotating in position and/or being repositioned on the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Join Y. Luh
  • Publication number: 20160100705
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a food transfer device may include at least two arms, at least one finger grip, and a hinge. Finger grips may be positioned on an arm. A hinge may couple two or more arms together. The hinge may allow uninhibited movement of one arm relative to the other arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: Join Y. Luh
  • Publication number: 20100049243
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a forceps may include at least two arms, at least one finger grip, and a hinge. Finger grips may be positioned on an arm. A hinge may couple two or more arms together In an embodiment, a hinge may allow 60 degrees of separation between coupled arms. A hinge may allow uninhibited movement of one arm relative to the other arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventor: Join Y. Luh