Patents by Inventor Ko-An Chen

Ko-An Chen 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: 8817467
    Abstract: A sliding protective device for an electronic product having a first portion and a second portion is disclosed. The protective device comprises a top cover, a bottom cover, a fixing element, and a sliding element, wherein the fixing element is provided at an inner surface of one of the aforementioned covers to be fixed to the first portion of the electronic product; the sliding element is provided at an inner surface of the other one of the aforementioned covers to be slidably engaged with two lateral sides of the second portion of the electronic product; whereby, when the electronic product is being opened, the second portion of the electronic product can slide along the sliding element, so that the protective device can be always smoothly attached to the outer surfaces of the electronic product, so that the protective device can be prevented from being bulged or wrinkled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventors: Yia-Yuan Ore Yang, Ko-An Chen
  • Publication number: 20130321987
    Abstract: A sliding protective device for an electronic product having a first portion and a second portion is disclosed. The protective device comprises a top cover, a bottom cover, a fixing element, and a sliding element, wherein the fixing element is provided at an inner surface of one of the aforementioned covers to be fixed to the first portion of the electronic product; the sliding element is provided at an inner surface of the other one of the aforementioned covers to be slidably engaged with two lateral sides of the second portion of the electronic product; whereby, when the electronic product is being opened, the second portion of the electronic product can slide along the sliding element, so that the protective device can be always smoothly attached to the outer surfaces of the electronic product, so that the protective device can be prevented from being bulged or wrinkled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: YIA-YUAN ORE YANG, Ko-An Chen
  • Patent number: 8590857
    Abstract: A structure of support frame featuring fast warping up and closing is mountable to a back surface of an electronic device and includes a cover and at least one bendable mechanism. The cover is mounted to the back surface of the electronic device. The bendable mechanism is mounted to the back surface of the cover and includes at least one deformable plate that is curved and shows a circular arc form. The deformable plate is provided with a depression spot. As such, pressing down the depression spot causes the deformable plate that is of a circular arc form to undergo flattening deformation, making ends of the deformable plate fast warping up in an outward direction. With the warping portions of the deformable plate, a function of supporting or clamping can be realized to hold the electronic device on an object or be worn on a human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventors: Ko-An Chen, Hyun Jong Kim
  • Publication number: 20130199960
    Abstract: A protection cover with upright positionability includes a first board and a second board. The first board has a quadrilateral shape for mounting to a back side of an electronic device of a similar shape. The first board forms a fold line and is divided by the fold line into a stationary zone fixedly attached to the electronic device and a folding zone removably attached to the electronic device. The second board is connected to one edge of the folding zone. To position the electronic device in a substantially upright condition, the folding zone of the first board is separated from the electronic device and folded toward the back side of the electronic device to serve as a support to the electronic device positioned in the substantially upright condition. And adjusting folding angle of the folding zone may adjust the inclination angle of the electronic device that is positioned upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: KO-AN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130168274
    Abstract: A fast joinable protection frame structure includes a frame body and a lid. The frame body has a first-surface edge flange forming an inward extending stop section to cover a surface of an electronic device. The frame body forms fitting slots and a projection in a second-surface edge flange and forms an open end in a remaining inside face. The lid forms, in edges thereof, coupling sections that is receivable in and mateable with the fitting slots of the frame body and forms a guide slot and a rib corresponding to the projection of the frame body. As such, when the electronic device is positioned in the frame body, the lid is set in slidable engagement with the second-surface edge flange of the frame body with the rib interfering with the projection so as to realize fast joining to have the protection frame and securely mounted to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: KO-AN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130134274
    Abstract: A structure of support frame featuring fast warping up and closing is mountable to a back surface of an electronic device and includes a cover and at least one bendable mechanism. The cover is mounted to the back surface of the electronic device. The bendable mechanism is mounted to the back surface of the cover and includes at least one deformable plate that is curved and shows a circular arc form. The deformable plate is provided with a depression spot. As such, pressing down the depression spot causes the deformable plate that is of a circular arc form to undergo flattening deformation, making ends of the deformable plate fast warping up in an outward direction. With the warping portions of the deformable plate, a function of supporting or clamping can be realized to hold the electronic device on an object or be worn on a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Ko-An CHEN, Hyun Jong KIM
  • Patent number: 8403247
    Abstract: The slider case provides housing for a portable appliance and integrates a cable retractor containing a coil spring, a rotary disc, a cable, and a winding disc. The rotary disc has a top circular indentation where the coil spring is accommodated in the indentation. A number of gear teeth are provided around the rotary disc and the winding disc. The winding disc has a central axle for the winding of the cable. The winding disc is positioned such that its teeth engage those of the rotary disc. A spiral track and a centrifugal track are provided on the rotary disc and the casing member, respectively. A positioning ball, together with the spiral track and the centrifugal track, provides a positioning function. The cable can be configured to be pulled in a single direction with a connector or multiple directors at a free end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventors: Ko-An Chen, Wen-Han Chang
  • Patent number: 8336688
    Abstract: The cable retractor mainly contains a housing member, a coil spring, a rotary disc, a cable, and a winding disc. The rotary disc has a top circular indentation where the coil spring is accommodated in the indentation. A number of gear teeth are provided around the rotary disc and the winding disc. The winding disc has a central axle for the winding of the cable. The winding disc is positioned such that its teeth engage those of the rotary disc. A spiral track and a centrifugal track are provided on the rotary disc and the housing member, respectively. A positioning ball, together with the spiral track and the centrifugal track, provides a positioning function. The cable can be configured to be pulled in a single direction with a connector or multiple directors at a free end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Ko-An Chen, Wen-Han Chang
  • Publication number: 20120138725
    Abstract: The slider case provides housing for a portable appliance and integrates a cable retractor containing a coil spring, a rotary disc, a cable, and a winding disc. The rotary disc has a top circular indentation where the coil spring is accommodated in the indentation. A number of gear teeth are provided around the rotary disc and the winding disc. The winding disc has a central axle for the winding of the cable. The winding disc is positioned such that its teeth engage those of the rotary disc. A spiral track and a centrifugal track are provided on the rotary disc and the casing member, respectively. A positioning ball, together with the spiral track and the centrifugal track, provides a positioning function. The cable can be configured to be pulled in a single direction with a connector or multiple directors at a free end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: KO-AN CHEN, WEN-HAN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120138724
    Abstract: The cable retractor mainly contains a housing member, a coil spring, a rotary disc, a cable, and a winding disc. The rotary disc has a top circular indentation where the coil spring is accommodated in the indentation. A number of gear teeth are provided around the rotary disc and the winding disc. The winding disc has a central axle for the winding of the cable. The winding disc is positioned such that its teeth engage those of the rotary disc. A spiral track and a centrifugal track are provided on the rotary disc and the housing member, respectively. A positioning ball, together with the spiral track and the centrifugal track, provides a positioning function. The cable can be configured to be pulled in a single direction with a connector or multiple directors at a free end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: KO-AN CHEN, Wen-Han Chang
  • Patent number: D661647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Ko-An Chen
  • Patent number: D713846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventors: Ko-An Chen, Hyun Jong Kim
  • Patent number: D750612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Ko-An Chen