Patents by Inventor Ko Chen Tung

Ko Chen Tung 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: 6428021
    Abstract: A folding and positioning device of a scooter includes a base secured to the frame of the scooter; a connecting lever having a first end secured to the head tube of the scooter and a second end pivotally mounted on the base by a shaft; a locking bracket slidably mounted on the connecting lever, and having one end capable of being inserted into one of the insertion grooves defined in the base; a handle secured on the locking bracket; and an elastic member having a first end secured to the shaft and a second end secured to the handle. In such a manner, the head tube can be operated and folded easily, thereby ensuring the safety of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Ko Chen Tung
  • Patent number: 6318491
    Abstract: A driving brake assembly of a scooter includes a connecting bracket secured to a frame and having two sides each provided with an ear plate for pivoting a wheel; a base pivotally mounted on the connecting bracket and having a first end formed with a front pedal, and a second end formed with a rear pedal, a wheel protecting slot defined in the base for receiving the wheel, a brake pad formed on the base to pivot with the base to press the wheel; an elastic member mounted between the base and the connecting bracket; a driver secured on the base and including a rotatable friction wheel pivoted with the base to press the wheel for driving the wheel to rotate; and a microswitch mounted on the base and connected to the driver for starting and stopping operation of the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Ko Chen Tung