Patents by Inventor Li-Chuan Liu

Li-Chuan 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).

  • Patent number: 9223347
    Abstract: A display panel device includes a panel, a stand, at least one stand hinge, and at least one foot mechanism. The stand hinge is disposed at a first side of the stand, and the stand hinge is pivotally connecting the panel to the stand. The foot mechanism is disposed at a second side of the stand opposite to the first side. The foot mechanism includes a foot and an elastically pivot assembly. The elastically pivot assembly is pivotally connecting the foot to the stand. When the panel display device is in an opened status, the panel and the stand form a first angle, and one side of the foot lies on a plane. When the panel display device is in a closed status, the stand covers the panel and the foot mechanism is placed within an opening of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Hsu, I-Hao Chen, Kun-Ho Lee, Li-Chuan Liu, Yin-Wei Yeh
  • Publication number: 20140321041
    Abstract: A display panel device includes a panel, a stand, at least one stand hinge, and at least one foot mechanism. The stand hinge is disposed at a first side of the stand, and the stand hinge is pivotally connecting the panel to the stand. The foot mechanism is disposed at a second side of the stand opposite to the first side. The foot mechanism includes a foot and an elastically pivot assembly. The elastically pivot assembly is pivotally connecting the foot to the stand. When the panel display device is in an opened status, the panel and the stand form a first angle, and one side of the foot lies on a plane. When the panel display device is in a closed status, the stand covers the panel and the foot mechanism is placed within an opening of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai HSU, I-Hao CHEN, Kun-Ho LEE, Li-Chuan LIU, Yin-Wei YEH
  • Publication number: 20140321043
    Abstract: A supporting structure includes a body, a first plate, a second plate, a first elastic assembly, and a second elastic assembly. The body has a groove used for accommodating a display panel. The first plate is disposed on a first side of the groove, and the second plate is disposed on a second side of the groove opposite to the first side. The first elastic assembly is pivotally connecting the first plate and the body, and the second elastic assembly is pivotally connecting the second plate and the body. The first elastic assembly and the second elastic assembly clamp the display panel when the display panel is inserted into the groove of the body. The first elastic assembly and the second elastic assembly together cover the groove when the display panel is detached from the body. An electronic device using the supporting structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Quanta Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chuan LIU, Yin-Wei YEH, Kun-Ho LEE, Chih-Kai HSU
  • Patent number: 8199495
    Abstract: A fixing module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The fixing module includes a male housing and a female housing. The male housing disposed in a bottom cover includes a groove, cylinder and a first magnet. The cylinder is slidingly connected to the groove, and the first magnet is disposed in the cylinder. The female housing is disposed in a top cover, including a cavity and a second magnet. The cavity is disposed in correspondence to the cylinder, and the second magnet is fixed in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chuan Liu, Yin-Ting Chen, Kun-Ho Lee, Po-Shen Hsiung, Yu-Wen Chen, Yin-Wei Yeh
  • Patent number: 7970445
    Abstract: A semiautomatic sliding structure of an electronic device includes a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a guide member with pillar shape, and an extension spring. The first sliding member has a first sliding structure. The second sliding member is arranged on the first sliding member. The guide member with pillar shape is arranged between the first sliding member and the second sliding member, and pivoted on the first sliding member. The extension spring is slipped onto the guide member and hooked onto the second sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Li-Chuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20110116214
    Abstract: A fixing module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The fixing module includes a male housing and a female housing. The male housing disposed in a bottom cover includes a groove, cylinder and a first magnet. The cylinder is slidingly connected to the groove, and the first magnet is disposed in the cylinder. The female housing is disposed in a top cover, including a cavity and a second magnet. The cavity is disposed in correspondence to the cylinder, and the second magnet is fixed in the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Quanata Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chuan Liu, Yin-Ting Chen, Kun-Ho Lee, Po-Shen Hsiung, Yu-Wen Chen, Yin-Wei Yeh
  • Publication number: 20080185947
    Abstract: A semiautomatic sliding structure of an electronic device includes a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a guide member with pillar shape, and an extension spring. The first sliding member has a first sliding structure. The second sliding member is arranged on the first sliding member. The guide member with pillar shape is arranged between the first sliding member and the second sliding member, and pivoted on the first sliding member. The extension spring is slipped onto the guide member and hooked onto the second sliding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Li-Chuan Liu