Patents by Inventor Kuo-Kuang Liu

Kuo-Kuang Liu 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: 20240136760
    Abstract: A waterproof electrical connector includes a connector body and a waterproof cap. The connector body includes a mating island surrounded by a ring groove. The mating island defines a mating face and plural passageways. The passageways receive conductive terminals and penetrate through the mating face. A soft cushion is set inside the waterproof cap. The connector body includes a collar portion. The collar portion is higher than the mating face and forms an entrance cavity around the ring groove. When the cap covers the connector body, the soft cushion penetrates into the entrance cavity to press and seal the mating face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: JIAN-KUANG ZHU, KUO-CHUN HSU, YIN-CHAO XU, JIA-QING LIU
  • Patent number: 11597627
    Abstract: A wire retracting device includes a base having a platform, a limiting board disposed on the base, a cover including a top surface and a side wall, a slide block slidably disposed on a sliding area, and a transmission wire disposed in an accommodating space formed between the cover and the base. An annular wall is arranged on the platform, and has a limiting portion that has a first stop portion and a second stop portion respectively formed on two sides thereof. A gap, in which the cover is limited to being movable, is formed between the limiting board and the platform. The top surface has a grooved opening, and a lever is arranged on an inner edge thereof. The side wall is disposed along an edge of the top surface. The sliding area is formed between the inner edge of the grooved opening and the annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: USI Science and Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Kai Yu, Chang-Cheng Lin, Kuo-Kuang Liu, Der-Jiuh Jan
  • Publication number: 20220162037
    Abstract: A wire retracting device includes a base having a platform, a limiting board disposed on the base, a cover including a top surface and a side wall, a slide block slidably disposed on a sliding area, and a transmission wire disposed in an accommodating space formed between the cover and the base. An annular wall is arranged on the platform, and has a limiting portion that has a first stop portion and a second stop portion respectively formed on two sides thereof. A gap, in which the cover is limited to being movable, is formed between the limiting board and the platform. The top surface has a grooved opening, and a lever is arranged on an inner edge thereof. The side wall is disposed along an edge of the top surface. The sliding area is formed between the inner edge of the grooved opening and the annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: YUN-KAI YU, CHANG-CHENG LIN, KUO-KUANG LIU, DER-JIUH JAN
  • Publication number: 20180074548
    Abstract: A docking station for a mobile electronic device is provided. It utilizes a transmission unit and a release unit to control the positioning of a connection unit. The transmission unit includes a horizontal displacement member abutted against a floating cover for horizontal displacement upon a downward movement of the floating cover, and a pivot member mounted at the connection unit and connected to the horizontal displacement member, so that the connection unit can connect the mobile electronic device upon a downward movement of the floating cover. The release unit includes a swing arm connected with the pivot member and a button abutted against the swing arm. When the button is pressed, the swing arm is pushed to drive the connection unit to disengage from the mobile electronic device via the pivot member. Thus, the mobile electronic device can be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Yu-Chen CHU, Kuo-Kuang LIU, Ming-Jen CHEN, Chang-Cheng LIN
  • Patent number: 9915977
    Abstract: A docking station for a mobile electronic device is provided. It utilizes a transmission unit and a release unit to control the positioning of a connection unit. The transmission unit includes a horizontal displacement member abutted against a floating cover for horizontal displacement upon a downward movement of the floating cover, and a pivot member mounted at the connection unit and connected to the horizontal displacement member, so that the connection unit can connect the mobile electronic device upon a downward movement of the floating cover. The release unit includes a swing arm connected with the pivot member and a button abutted against the swing arm. When the button is pressed, the swing arm is pushed to drive the connection unit to disengage from the mobile electronic device via the pivot member. Thus, the mobile electronic device can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: USI ELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Chu, Kuo-Kuang Liu, Ming-Jen Chen, Chang-Cheng Lin
  • Patent number: 9541956
    Abstract: A supporting structure and a docking station using the same are provided. The supporting structure includes an elastic member, a sliding member, a lifting element and a damper. The sliding member having an inclined plane is connected to the elastic member. When the elastic member receives a force, the elastic member forces the sliding member to move along an axis line with the inclined plane facing to the lifting element. The lifting element is arranged over a travel path of the inclined plane and has an abutting portion. When the lifting element receives another force so that the abutting portion abuts against the inclined plane, the sliding member stops moving and the height position of the lifting element is fixed. The damper is mated with the sliding member to slow down the velocity of the sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., UNIVERSAL GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Jen Chen, Kuo-Kuang Liu, Yu-Chen Chu, Chang-Cheng Lin
  • Publication number: 20150346772
    Abstract: A supporting structure and a docking station using the same are provided. The supporting structure includes an elastic member, a sliding member, a lifting element and a damper. The sliding member having an inclined plane is connected to the elastic member. When the elastic member receives a force, the elastic member forces the sliding member to move along an axis line with the inclined plane facing to the lifting element. The lifting element is arranged over a travel path of the inclined plane and has an abutting portion. When the lifting element receives another force so that the abutting portion abuts against the inclined plane, the sliding member stops moving and the height position of the lifting element is fixed. The damper is mated with the sliding member to slow down the velocity of the sliding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: MING-JEN CHEN, KUO-KUANG LIU, YU-CHEN CHU, CHANG-CHENG LIN
  • Patent number: 8891248
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable support includes a base, a carrier and a pivot mechanism. The base includes a sidewall and a bottom. The sidewall has a first pivot and a second pivot. The pivot mechanism pivotally connects the carrier with the base. The pivot mechanism has three working states. The carrier is locked when the pivot mechanism works in a first working state. The carrier is capable of pivoting relative to the base in a clockwise or anticlockwise when the pivot mechanism works in a second working state. The carrier is free to rotate when the pivot mechanism works in a third working state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignees: Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Chu, Chang-Cheng Lin, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Patent number: 8797765
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignees: Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Cheng Lin, Ming-Jen Chen, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Patent number: 8651541
    Abstract: A holding support for electronic device is disclosed, which includes a case and a bracket. A bracket compartment is formed on the case and defined by an opening formed on the outer surface of the case. The bracket has a body and at least one finger hole formed thereon for sliding a finger through. The bracket can be retracted in or extended from the bracket compartment by being arranged at a retracted position or extended position, respectively. Therefore, the user can firmly secure the electronic device and prevent from dropping it accidentally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignees: Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Jen Chen, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Publication number: 20130056603
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable support includes a base, a carrier and a pivot mechanism. The base includes a sidewall and a bottom. The sidewall has a first pivot and a second pivot. The pivot mechanism pivotally connects the carrier with the base. The pivot mechanism has three working states. The carrier is locked when the pivot mechanism works in a first working state. The carrier is capable of pivoting relative to the base in a clockwise or anticlockwise when the pivot mechanism works in a second working state. The carrier is free to rotate when the pivot mechanism works in a third working state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd., Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YU-CHEN CHU, CHANG-CHENG LIN, KUO-KUANG LIU
  • Publication number: 20130044454
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicants: UNIVERSAL GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHANG-CHENG LIN, MING-JEN CHEN, KUO-KUANG LIU
  • Publication number: 20130043693
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a holding support for electronic device, which includes a case and a bracket. A bracket compartment is formed on the case and defined by an opening formed on the outer surface of the case. The bracket has a body and at least one finger hole formed thereon for sliding a finger through. The bracket can be retracted in or extended from the bracket compartment by being arranged at a retracted position or extended position, respectively. Therefore, the user can firmly secure the electronic device and prevent from dropping it accidentally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicants: UNIVERSAL GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-JEN CHEN, KUO-KUANG LIU
  • Patent number: 7983000
    Abstract: A removable hard disk device includes a handle, a first holder, a hard disk drive located between the handle and the first holder, and two second holders pivotally connected to ends of the first holder and detachably connected to ends of the handle with the two second holders firmly holding the hard disk drive there between and detachably connected to the disk drive. When the second holders are forced to pivotally move outwardly relative to each other, the second holders will be separated from the first holder and the handle such that the hard disk drive can be dismounted from the first holder without using any tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Pin Chen, Te-Sheng Liu, Kuo-Kuang Liu, Shin-Hsun Yang
  • Publication number: 20090296322
    Abstract: A case unit for a storage device includes a main case having an accommodation chamber, a subsidiary case detachably and drawably mounted in the accommodation chamber of the main case, and a circuit board mounted with the subsidiary case. As long as the subsidiary case is taken out of the accommodation chamber of the main case, the circuit board can be repaired, thereby enhancing convenience of assembly and repair works.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Shin-Hsun Yang, Te-Sheng Liu, Chih-Pin Chen, Kuo-Kuang Liu, Chien-Ta Lin
  • Publication number: 20090152415
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket detachably receivable in the first bracket for holding a hard disk drive therein. The first bracket has a first coupling portion with a block, and a second coupling portion with a groove. The second bracket has a third coupling portion with a slot detachably receivable with the block of the first bracket, and a fourth coupling portion with a pivotable positioning rod member detachably engageable into the groove of the first bracket. Disengaging the slot and the pivotable positioning rod of the second bracket from the block and the groove of the first bracket allows dismounting of the second bracket from the first bracket without using any tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-Hsun YANG, Te-Sheng Liu, Chih-Pin Chen, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Publication number: 20090154006
    Abstract: A removable hard disk device includes a handle, a first holder, a hard disk drive located between the handle and the first holder, and two second holders pivotally connected to the handle and detachably connected to the first holder and the hard disk drive respectively for firmly holding the hard disk drive between the handle and the first holder. When the second holders are forced to pivotally move outwardly relative to each other, the second holders will be separated from the first holder and the handle such that the hard disk drive can be dismounted from the first holder without using any tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Pin Chen, Te-Sheng Liu, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Publication number: 20090095864
    Abstract: A retaining structure for holding one or more electronic devices inside a point of sale system terminal includes a support housing having a back plate, two side plates connected with two opposite sides of the back plate, at least two first positioning portions formed on the back plate, and a support plate mounted on the back plate and having at least one protrusion, and a retaining member having at least two second positioning portions detachably coupled to the first positioning portions of the support housing, and at least one groove engaged with the protrusion of the support plate for holding the electronic device between the support housing and the retaining member without using any tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Ta LIN, Kuo-Kuang Liu, Ying -Ti Chen
  • Patent number: 7430115
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a casing and a latch unit. The latch unit includes first and second latch members, first and second interlocking members, a driving member, and an operating member. The first latch member is provided on a disk drive. The first interlocking member is formed on the first latch member. The second latch member is pivoted to the casing, and is rotatable relative to the casing between latched and unlatched positions. The second interlocking member is formed on the second latch member, and engages releasably the first interlocking member when the disk drive is received in the casing and when the second latch member is disposed at the latched position. The driving member is pivoted to the casing. The operating member is pivoted to the casing, and is operable so as to drive rotation of the second latch member to the unlatched position through the driving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Kuang Liu, Yu-Chen Chu
  • Publication number: 20080158810
    Abstract: A hard disk drive drawer includes a fixed casing mountable inside a computer housing, and a drawable carrier, which is elastically deformable for holding a hard disk drive therein and detachably and slidably received in the fixed casing. The fixed casing has a retaining portion. A handle is pivotally connected with the drawable carrier and provided with a locating member, which is engageable with the retaining portion of the fixed casing when the drawable carrier is received in the fixed casing and the handle is turned relative to the drawable carrier to a vertical locking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Kuang LIU, Te-Sheng Liu