Patents by Inventor Kuo-Ching Yao

Kuo-Ching Yao 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: 7316293
    Abstract: An extension ladder with improved mechanism includes a plurality of ladder sections, connection kits, locking mechanism, and transverse step portions; wherein each ladder section is a hollow rung, and the caliber of the rung becomes smaller when it is in a higher location. The upper ladder section and lower ladder section can be interconnected and fit each other; said connection kits are horizontally provided in the upper end of said ladder section. The internal part of said connection kit is provided with a locking mechanism to snap-fit into the through hole of said ladder section to secure the extension between each ladder section. The outside of said locking mechanism is covered by the transverse step portion, by the improved locking mechanism, the extension ladder can be assembled easily and firmly for providing superior safety to people, even when an external force is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching Yao, Norman William Liefke
  • Publication number: 20070267252
    Abstract: An extension ladder with improved mechanism includes a plurality of ladder sections, connection kits, locking mechanism, and transverse step portions; wherein each ladder section is a hollow rung, and the caliber of the rung becomes smaller when it is in a higher location. The upper ladder section and lower ladder section can be interconnected and fit each other; said connection kits are horizontally provided in the upper end of said ladder section. The internal part of said connection kit is provided with a locking mechanism to snap-fit into the through hole of said ladder section to secure the extension between each ladder section. The outside of said locking mechanism is covered by the transverse step portion, by the improved locking mechanism, the extension ladder can be assembled easily and firmly for providing superior safety to people, even when an external force is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching Yao, Norman William Liefke
  • Publication number: 20060283665
    Abstract: An extension ladder with improved structure includes a plurality of ladder sections, connection kits, locking mechanism, and transverse step portions; wherein each ladder section is a hollow rung, and the caliber of the rung becomes smaller when it is in a higher location. The upper ladder section and lower ladder section can be interconnected and fit each other; said connection kits are horizontally provided in the upper end of said ladder section. The internal part of said connection kit is provided with a locking mechanism to snap-fit into the through hole of said ladder section to secure the extension between each ladder section. The outside of said locking mechanism is covered by the transverse step portion, by which the ladder can be assembled conveniently and securely, appliance safety can be improved, and ladder life can be prolonged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Kuo-Ching Yao
  • Publication number: 20060283664
    Abstract: An extension ladder apparatus comprises a plurality of ladder sections, transverse step portions, and locking mechanism, wherein each ladder section is composed of hollow rungs, end caps, and connection kits; the caliber of each hollow rung becomes smaller when the hollow rung is in a relatively high location, which allows the hollow rung to extend and extract to fit each other; a horizontally positioned locking mechanism is connected with the connection kit of said ladder section; wherein said end caps, hollow rungs, and connection kits are stuck in place and then fastened, while connection kits are wrapped by transverse step portions to prevent rust damage, which improves appliance safety and prolongs ladder life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Kuo-Ching Yao
  • Patent number: 6657547
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sensing and warning system for ladder load composed of sending means, a recording and calculation device, and an alarm for detecting, recording and evaluating the ladder load, and sending an alarm signal in case the ladder is suffering from an overload so as to warn the user a dangerous state which should be evaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Kuo Ching-Yao
  • Publication number: 20030020622
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sensing and warning system for ladder load composed of sending means, a recording and calculation device, and an alarm for detecting, recording and evaluating the ladder load, and sending an alarm signal in case the ladder is suffering from an overload so as to warn the user a dangerous state which should be evaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Kuo Ching-Yao