Patents by Inventor Kenneth Fang

Kenneth Fang 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: 8406500
    Abstract: Simultaneous scanning of multiple checks. In one example embodiment, a method for simultaneous scanning of multiple checks with a flatbed scanner includes several acts. First, a front side of a transparent sleeve is scanned on a flatbed scanner in order to create a first image. The sleeve has multiple pockets with a check positioned in each pocket. The sleeve further has multiple alignment markings on the front side and on a back side of the sleeve. Next, the back side of the sleeve is scanned on the flatbed scanner in order to create a second image. Then, it is determined from the respective positions of the alignment markings on the first image and on the second image that the sleeve was rotated between scans. Finally, one of the first and second images is automatically rotated to match the other image in order to align each front/back check image pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Amir Najari, Kenneth Fang, William Gugg, Thomas Kettell
  • Publication number: 20110191946
    Abstract: The hat band structure includes a band and a lock mechanism. The band has ends, and each end has a slot portion with tooth portion. The lock mechanism has a base, a moving part and an adjusting wheel. The base has a circular through-opening with locking teeth, and has a pivoting post on the bottom. The base has a through hole where the pillar inserts in. The moving part includes a central body, a gear, flexible arms, locking portions and a pivoting hole. The adjusting wheel has an axis portion and pivoting posts on the rear. The axis portion of the adjusting wheel is rotatably inserted in the through hole of the base. Each pivoting post is inserted into the corresponding flexible arm, and a lighting device is disposed in front of the adjusting wheel to provide warning signals. The length of the hat band structure can be easily adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: KENNETH FANG
  • Patent number: 7854024
    Abstract: An adjustable fitting ring structure includes a connecting base, a fitting ring, a guiding part, and an adjustable part. The connecting base has a receiving slot. There's a plurality of concave wedged slots on the receiving slot. The end portions respectively pass through the connecting base and each have a long slot. A gear portion is located in the long slot. The guiding part includes a base portion, a gear, and a plurality of flexible arms. Each of the flexible arms has a wedged body that contacts the wedged slot. The adjustable part is pivoted with the base portion to make the guiding part rotate so that the two end portions move in the same direction or in different directions. Thereby, the dimension of the fitting ring can be adjusted. It is easy for users to adjust the fitting ring. The structure is simplified and the assembly process is simple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Publication number: 20100226559
    Abstract: Simultaneous scanning of multiple checks. In one example embodiment, a method for simultaneous scanning of multiple checks with a flatbed scanner includes several acts. First, a front side of a transparent sleeve is scanned on a flatbed scanner in order to create a first image. The sleeve has multiple pockets with a check positioned in each pocket. The sleeve further has multiple alignment markings on the front side and on a back side of the sleeve. Next, the back side of the sleeve is scanned on the flatbed scanner in order to create a second image. Then, it is determined from the respective positions of the alignment markings on the first image and on the second image that the sleeve was rotated between scans. Finally, one of the first and second images is automatically rotated to match the other image in order to align each front/back check image pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Amir Najari, Kenneth Fang, William Gugg, Thomas Kettell
  • Publication number: 20090222978
    Abstract: A buckle strap adjustment assembly for safety helmets is adapted for being installed in a safety helmet with a buckle strap. The buckle strap adjustment assembly includes two positioning elements and a fixing element. One end of each positioning element is fixed in the safety helmet and the fixing element is detachably combined with the other end of each positioning element. The fixing element has a body portion which has first through-holes in each of two sides thereof for the buckle strap passing through. Basing on the above structure, the present invention can effectively avoid that the safety helmet slips up and down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Publication number: 20080295229
    Abstract: An adjustable fitting ring structure includes a connecting base, a fitting ring, a guiding part, and an adjustable part. The connecting base has a receiving slot. There's a plurality of concave wedged slots on the receiving slot. The end portions respectively pass through the connecting base and each have a long slot. A gear portion is located in the long slot. The guiding part includes a base portion, a gear, and a plurality of flexible arms. Each of the flexible arms has a wedged body that contacts the wedged slot. The adjustable part is pivoted with the base portion to make the guiding part rotate so that the two end portions move in the same direction or in different directions. Thereby, the dimension of the fitting ring can be adjusted. It is easy for users to adjust the fitting ring. The structure is simplified and the assembly process is simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D563052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D563053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D563054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D563055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D565249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D581103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang
  • Patent number: D581104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Fang