Patents by Inventor Joy Tong

Joy Tong 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: 20120024650
    Abstract: A luggage case includes a main body, a pair of first protective units disposed on two upper corners of a rear face of the main body and a pair of second protective units disposed on two lower corners of the rear face of the main body. Each first protective unit includes three connected plates and has a first chamfer face corresponding to an upper edge and one of two side edges of the rear face of the body. Each second protective unit includes three connected plates and has a second chamfer face corresponding to a lower edge and one of the two side edges of the rear face of the body. The upper edge, the lower edge and the two side edges of the rear face of the main body has a first curved face corresponding to the first chamfer face and the second chamfer face. The luggage case of the present invention can prevent hit and wear and be assembled simply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20120012430
    Abstract: A collapsible wheel structure for a luggage box includes a wheel base and a foldable rod. The wheel base is pivotally connected with a wheel. One end of the wheel base is pivotally connected to the foldable rod. The foldable rod is pivotally connected to the wheel base for connecting with the wheel base firmly. When the wheel base and the foldable rod are unlocked, the foldable rod is in a folded status. The collapsible wheel structure is adapted to couple with the bottom of the luggage box. When the foldable rod is in a folded status, the size of the luggage will be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20110209959
    Abstract: A mobile base for a luggage case includes a base and two supports. The base includes two aligned sleeves. Each of the sleeves has an inner threaded hole at a central portion thereof. The two supports are movably connected to the sleeves. Each of the supports has a cylinder and an outer threaded section. The outer threaded section is adapted to engage with the inner threaded hole. Thereby, the mobile base of the present invention is suitable for various luggage cases, providing an easy and convenient adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 7802665
    Abstract: A rotation-controllable rotary grip assembly includes a shaft affixed to a retractable handle of a luggage, a barrel-like grip sleeved onto and turntable about the shaft, a spring member sleeved onto one extension rod at one end of the shaft and connected between the shaft and the grip for returning the grip to its former position after a rotary motion of the grip relative to the shaft, and a lock for locking the grip to the shaft to prohibit rotation of the grip relative to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 7559115
    Abstract: A retractable luggage pull rod adapted with a rotating hook includes an annular handle, a single post, and a hook disposed between the handle and the single post. The hook is concealed when not in use and rotated to be exposed when in use to hang an object thereon. Once the object is removed the hook is automatically returned to its concealed location by a coil spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventors: Joy Tong, Van Himbeeck Clemens R.J.J.
  • Publication number: 20090084648
    Abstract: A rotation-controllable rotary grip assembly includes a shaft affixed to a retractable handle of a luggage, a barrel-like grip sleeved onto and turntable about the shaft, a spring member sleeved onto one extension rod at one end of the shaft and connected between the shaft and the grip for returning the grip to its former position after a rotary motion of the grip relative to the shaft, and a lock for locking the grip to the shaft to prohibit rotation of the grip relative to the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20080251550
    Abstract: A backpack is disclosed to include a backpack body having a small inside pocket, a cable received inside the small inside pocket and having one end connected to an electric plug inside the backpack body for the connection of a mobile electronic device carried inside the backpack body and the other end connected to an electric socket (for example, earphone jack) outside the backpack body for receiving an electric attachment (for example, earphone set) to electrically connect the electric attachment to the mobile electronic device being carried inside the backpack body so that the user can use the mobile electronic device without opening the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20080196988
    Abstract: A suitcase with a handle containing a hook includes one or a plurality groove disposed on a selected side of the handle; a hook is disposed on a top or a bottom in the groove; a rope of high elasticity is disposed with its both ends secured to a body of the suitcase and allowing to be pulled up to engage with the hook; a carry-on bag or similar object is placed on top of the body of the suitcase and then secured with the rope; and both of the hook and the rope will not interfere with a user to hold the handle of the suitcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20080163456
    Abstract: A luggage retractable pull rod adapted with a rotating hook includes an annul handle, a single post, and a hook penetrating through where between the handle and the single post that is capable of automatic return in conjunction with a torque coil; the hook is concealed when not in use and turned to expose when in use to hang an object on thereon; and once the object clears off, the hook automatically returns to its concealed location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Joy Tong, Van Himbeeck Clemens R.J.J.
  • Publication number: 20070125815
    Abstract: A suitcase is adapted to its penal with a backpack for the backpack to protect the penal of suitcase from damaged by scratches and to increase storage space for the suitcase; and when detached from the suitcase, the backpack functions as a standalone carrier bag by hand or a shoulder bag in conjunction with a shoulder strap, or a sack in conjunction with an additional pocket and two should straps provided to the back of the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20060266908
    Abstract: A retractable hanger allowing assembly or disassembly as desired includes a base, an adapter, and a rod; a through hole being disposed at the center of the base with one gap being each provided on both inner walls therein; a locking channel being provided on the inner circumference of the through hole; a locking bit each extending from both sides at the top of the adapter and a recess being provided at the bottom of the adapter to receive insertion of the rod; and the base being fixed and mounted with the rod by means of the locking bit and the locking channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20060130275
    Abstract: A suitcase handle with a mobile grip having both ends of the grip embedded into the handle; a torque spring being inserted in either or both connection ends of the grip to rotate and return the grip; a retainer and an arc channel being provided at both ends of the grip at where embedded into the handle to allow the retainer turning within the space defined by the arc channel, thus to limit the mobile grip to rotate and oscillate within the range of the preset angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20030221924
    Abstract: A flap picnic bag comprised of a bag, an ice bucket pocket, a partitioning panel and a set of trolley frame with the bag comprised of four continuous flaps and two side flaps joined by zippers and foldable for storage; and both of the ice bucket pocket and the portioning panel made detachable inside the bag; and the trolley frame being provided back of the bag to separate cold edibles from the hot ones and to facilitate carrying the bag on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 6536568
    Abstract: A suitcase with a built-in safety strap with the suitcase made of soft material having an opening provided to its inner side, an interior pocket in the opening, and the safety strap having a male mobile buckle provided at its front end being sewn in the interior pocket for the safety strap to be pulled out to fasten the suitcase and to prevent accidental bust of a zipper of the suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20020148743
    Abstract: Design of a composite luggage, comprising an upper layer soft textured bag and a lower layer hard set case to be assembled by means of a zipper assembly or equivalent sealing means, both layers being openable opposite each other, and each permitting stowage of objects such that the upper soft textured compartment, whenever not fully loaded, may automatically have its volume reduced commensurably to the voids within, and the same soft textured compartment may be unfolded further for extension to eventually form a bag fit for the stowage of a suit or garment, a retraction layer is interposable way between both the upper and the lower layers, and which may be put into effect where needed to upgrade the capacity of the luggage, overall, the luggage embodies altogether the utility features of a hard set stowage case, a soft textured baggage and of a suit stowage means as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20020148694
    Abstract: Design of a suitcase with duplicate disclosure lids, comprising essentially a frontal compartment and a hinder compartment opposed to each other by interconnecting the upper sides together, and that complemented with a zipper assembly furnished on the rim of the aperture of both compartments, with a passage hole provided centrally on the frontal compartment, and that to be sealed with a case lid by zipping effort, then, once both compartments are folded to assemble, by pulling the zipper assembly a suitcase to completion is brought into being; structured accordingly, the suitcase may be pulled fully open to accommodate depositing of a suit, hung in position or else, moreover, the suitcase, while in a foldup state, may by having the case lid opened from the outside, allow for stowage of objects deposited by way of the passage hole thereby turned into a passage conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: D581160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: D581161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: D582677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: D644838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Joy Tong