Patents by Inventor Li-Wen Tien

Li-Wen Tien 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: 10038467
    Abstract: A protective cover with deployable supportive brace includes a housing, a bending member, and a support member. The housing has a receiving opening, and a recessed track. The bending member also has a bent portion, and a guide. The bent portion is received in the receiving opening, and has a first section, and a second section. The guide is received in and movable along the recessed track. The support member is received in the receiving opening, is pivotable relative to the first section, and has two end portions. One end portion is secured to the second section, and the other end portion is adjacent to the first section. When pulled out and deployed, the support member and housing can support the mobile device in a free-standing manner for long term viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Publication number: 20180212637
    Abstract: A protective cover with deployable supportive brace includes a housing, a bending member, and a support member. The housing has a receiving opening, and a recessed track. The bending member also has a bent portion, and a guide. The bent portion is received in the receiving opening, and has a first section, and a second section. The guide is received in and movable along the recessed track. The support member is received in the receiving opening, is pivotable relative to the first section, and has two end portions. One end portion is secured to the second section, and the other end portion is adjacent to the first section. When pulled out and deployed, the support member and housing can support the mobile device in a free-standing manner for long term viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: LI-WEN TIEN
  • Patent number: 9949391
    Abstract: A protective shell includes a casing and a rotating assembly. The casing supports an electronic device. The casing includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first joining end, and the second portion includes a second joining end. The rotating assembly includes a shaft and a hook. The shaft protrudes from the first portion adjacent to the first joining end and extends along the first joining end. The hook protrudes from the second joining end and bends toward the second portion. The second portion is rotatably connected to the first portion when the hook is hooked on the shaft. The second portion is positioned at any position relative to the first portion, and the second portion forms any desired angle with the first portion to prop up the first portion and the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: 9941650
    Abstract: A plug includes a housing, a rotating mechanism, and a pair of pins. The rotating mechanism has a holding member, and a rotating member. The holding member is secured in the housing, and has an elastic arcuate portion having a plurality of recesses. The rotating member is rotatable relative to the holding member, and has a projection mating with each of the recesses of the arcuate portion of the holding member. The pair of pins are secured to the rotating member. The projection of the rotating member is movable along the arcuate portion of the holding member and presses the arcuate portion such that the arcuate portion is elastically deformed until the projection engages one of the recesses of the arcuate portion. When the projection engages one of the recesses, the rotating member and the pair of pins are held in a specific orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Wen Tien, Xue-Qing Liu, Run-Sun Zeng
  • Patent number: 9859941
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device includes a main body having a plurality of edges and an integral frame vertically extending from the plurality of edges of the main body and surrounding the main body. The main body and the integral frame form a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are connected by a flexible connecting portion, so that the second shell is able to rotate outward when the flexible connecting portion is stretched, to form an angle between the second shell and the first shell. Thereby a standing base, is formed to support the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Publication number: 20170346249
    Abstract: A plug includes a housing, a rotating mechanism, and a pair of pins. The rotating mechanism has a holding member, and a rotating member. The holding member is secured in the housing, and has an elastic arcuate portion having a plurality of recesses. The rotating member is rotatable relative to the holding member, and has a projection mating with each of the recesses of the arcuate portion of the holding member. The pair of pins are secured to the rotating member. The projection of the rotating member is movable along the arcuate portion of the holding member and presses the arcuate portion such that the arcuate portion is elastically deformed until the projection engages one of the recesses of the arcuate portion. When the projection engages one of the recesses, the rotating member and the pair of pins are held in a specific orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: LI-WEN TIEN, XUE-QING LIU, RUN-SUN ZENG
  • Patent number: 9748996
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device includes a bottom plate, an integral side wall extending from the edges of the bottom plate. The bottom plate and the integral side wall cooperate to define a concave portion for receiving an electronic device. At least one connecting structure is arranged across the bottom plate and the integral side wall. Each connecting structure divides the protective cover into a first cover and a second cover. One of the first cover or the second cover is able to rotate relative to the other cover via the connecting portion, forming an angle between the first cover and the second cover, whereby the protective cover forms a standing base to support the electronic device at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: 9743730
    Abstract: A protective cover includes a first shell and a second shell cooperating to receive an electronic device. The protective cover further includes a rigid frame mounted on the second shell. The first and second shells are flexible, and the rigid frame is made of rigid material. The second shell equipped with the rigid frame hinges on the first shell to form a holder to support the electronic device at a viewing angle. The protective cover includes soft shell for absorbing physical shocks and a rigid frame for structural support at a viewing angle on a supporting surface when the electronic device is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: 9716329
    Abstract: A high-safety electrical plug includes a plug body, a rotation element, and at least one plug pin. The rotation element is rotatably arranged on the plug body, and the at least one plug pin is arranged on the rotation element. The rotation element includes an elastic element and a rotation body standing with the elastic element. The rotation body includes two axial cylinders opposite each other and a position limiting element. The two cylinders are formed on the rotation body. The position limiting element defines more than two side surfaces. One side surface connects with the elastic element, deforming the elastic element. The rotation body is rotated until the side surface previously connected with the elastic element is replaced by another side surface to connect with the elastic element, which fixes the rotation body on the elastic element after the rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Wen Tien, Xue-Qing Liu, Run-Sun Zeng
  • Patent number: 9660683
    Abstract: A protective cover includes a housing and a support. The housing includes a receiving space for receiving a portable electronic device, an opening and a sliding rail. The support is received in the opening. The support includes a folding portion and a supporting portion. The folding portion includes a connecting element, a first main body, a second main body, and a free end. One end of the first main body is rotatably connected to one end of the opening by the connecting element, another end of the first main body, the second main body, and the free end are rotatably connected in turn. The free end is received in the sliding rail to slide along the sliding rail. One end of the supporting portion is fixed to the second main body, and another end of the supporting portion is free related to the first main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: 9642426
    Abstract: A protective cover includes a base plate, an integral frame vertically extending from the edge of the base plate, and a shock absorption structure. The base plate and the integral frame cooperate to form a concave portion, which matches with a portable device and is configured to receive the portable device. The shock absorption structure includes a plurality of recesses formed on the internal surface of the integral frame and/or the base plate. The recesses are configured to entrap air therein when the portable device is received in the concave portion and the internal surface of the integral frame and the base plate are fully in contact with the surfaces of the portable device, so as to provide a cushion to protect the portable device against shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: 9641212
    Abstract: A protective shell includes a shell body and support elements. The shell body covers an electronic device and includes a space for receiving the support elements. The support elements include a first support arm and a second support arm. The second support arm includes a first free end rotatably received in the receiving space and a second free end. The first support arm includes a third receiving space, a first end and a second end. The third receiving space can receive the second free end. The first end is slidably received in the second receiving space. The second end can be pulled out of the second receiving space toward outside of the shell body. An angle of the support element given to the shell body is adjustable because of the articulation between the first support arm and a second support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Wen Tien, Chang-Xue Lei, Lei Wang
  • Publication number: 20170055660
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device includes a housing, a connecting portion, and a ring. The connecting portion extends from a back portion of the housing and an angle is formed between the connecting portion and the back portion of the housing. The ring is positioned at an end portion of the connecting portion and allows the insertion of a user's finger for a more secure hold of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: LI-WEN TIEN
  • Patent number: D779471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: D780167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: D810065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Wen Tien, Lei Wang, Chang-Xue Lei
  • Patent number: D810066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Wen Tien, Chang-Xue Lei, Lei Wang
  • Patent number: D822767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: D875834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: D929381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien