Patents by Inventor Louis Chuang

Louis Chuang 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: 6640675
    Abstract: A tool kit includes a body, a socket and a positioning device. The body includes a first end, a second end and a chamber defined therein. The socket is used for holding a tool bit. The socket is pivotally connected with the first end of the body. The positioning device selectively can retain the socket in one of several positions relative to the body. The positioning device may include a boss formed on the first end of the body and a plurality of recesses defined in an internal face of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20030177857
    Abstract: A grip/mirror combination namely consists of an auxiliary grip and a mirror device. The auxiliary grip can be mounted on a bicycle handle so that a rider can hold the auxiliary grips while riding the bicycle. While riding the bicycle, the rider can extend mirror device from the auxiliary grip in order to provide a clear view of vehicles beside and behind him. When the bicycle is parked, the mirror device can be concealed in the auxiliary grip, thus protecting the mirror device from being hit by any vehicle passing by it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6615704
    Abstract: A tire pump includes a reciprocal member having a first end and a second end, and a handle having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle is mounted on the second end of the reciprocal member. The handle includes a switch member mounted on the first end thereof. The switch member may be operated by a user's one hand only so that the switch member may be moved between a first position where the second end of the reciprocal member is fixed on the first end of the handle, and a second position where the second end of the reciprocal member may be retracted into the first end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6615956
    Abstract: A brake and lock device includes a lever pivotally connected with a fork of a bicycle, a brake shoe attached to the lever for braking a wheel and a lock attached to the lever for locking the wheel. The lock includes a core for receiving a key and a latch connected with the core for locking the wheel. The core includes a first end for receiving the key and a second end connected with the latch. The first end of the core defines a keyhole. The core includes a mandrel extending from the second end thereof for connection with the latch. The latch defines a recess for receiving the mandrel and two holes in communication with the recess. The mandrel defines a hole. A pin can be inserted through the holes defined in the latch and in the mandrel. The latch may include a protective sleeve mounted thereon. The mandrel can be rotated so that the latch can be pivoted to interfere with spokes of a wheel mounted in the fork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6601481
    Abstract: A tool kit includes a body having at least one compartment, at least one tool-mounting bolt mounted to the body, and at least one set of tools rotatably mounted to the tool-mounting tool. The set of tools is received in the compartment when not in use. A wrench is detachably mounted to the body for adjusting tightness of the tool-mounting bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6602061
    Abstract: A hand pump includes a head, a cylinder, a piston rod, a first handle, and a second handle. The head includes a valve-engaging portion for engaging with a valve of an article to be inflated. A first end of the cylinder is connected to the head. A piston is securely mounted to a first end of the piston rod for reciprocation in the cylinder. The first handle is securely attached to a second end of the piston rod that extends beyond a second end of the cylinder. The second handle is attached to the head to provide an auxiliary grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20030140727
    Abstract: A bicycle attachment assembly comprises a handlebar stem, an end cap attached to an upper end of the handlebar stem, and an accessory-mounting device having a first end securely, releasably attached to the end cap and a second end to which an accessory is releasably attached. In another embodiment, the bicycle attachment assembly comprises a handlebar stem, an end cap attached to an upper end of the handlebar stem, and at least one accessory releasably attached to at least one mounting portion of the end cap. In a further embodiment, the bicycle attachment assembly comprises a handlebar stem, an end cap including a closing portion securely attached to the upper end of the handlebar stem for closing an upper end of the handlebar stem, the end cap further including an engaging portion formed on top of the closing portion, and an accessory releasably attached to the engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20030110936
    Abstract: A tire pump includes a reciprocal member having a first end and a second end, and a handle having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle is mounted on the second end of the reciprocal member. The handle includes a switch member mounted on the first end thereof. The switch member may be operated by a user's one hand only so that the switch member may be moved between a first position where the second end of the reciprocal member is fixed on the first end of the handle, and a second position where the second end of the reciprocal member may be retracted into the first end of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20030106919
    Abstract: An apparatus attaches a first object to a second object in a manner that the first object can be located in a desired orientation with respect to the second object. The apparatus comprises an engaging member detachably mounted to the second object, e.g., a bicycle handlebar. The apparatus further comprises a fixing member to which the first object, e.g., a headlamp of a bicycle or cellular phone bag is attached. The headlamp or cellular phone bag can be mounted to the engaging member in a desired orientation. The engaging member remains on the handlebar when reattaching the headlamp or cellular phone bag to the engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20030074738
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes a main body having two sidewalls. Two sets of tools are respectively, rotatably mounted between first ends and second ends of the sidewalls. Each sidewall has an outwardly facing recessed section for detachably receiving a tire repairing wrench. Tire patches are received in at least one of the tire repairing wrenches for proceeding with tire patching when required. At least one of the tire repairing wrench includes a driving column for adjusting the bolts to which the tools are rotatably mounted. The tools include a chain repairer that may engage with the driving column of the tire repairing wrench for proceeding with chain repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20030066396
    Abstract: A tool kit comprises a body comprising at least one compartment, at least one tool-mounting bolt mounted to the body, and at least one set of tools rotatably mounted to the tool-mounting tool. The set of tools is received in the compartment when not in use. A wrench is detachably mounted to the body for adjusting tightness of the tool-mounting bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20020174723
    Abstract: A hand pump comprises a cylinder head and a pressure gauge. The cylinder head comprises an air passage for inflating an object to be inflated. The cylinder head further comprises a receptacle communicated with the air passage. The pressure gauge is detachably engaged with the receptacle of the cylinder head. Alternatively, the pressure gauge is pivotally engaged with the receptacle of the cylinder head. A coupler may be engaged with the pressure gauge for engaging with a tire valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6435533
    Abstract: A bicycle front mudguard includes a first mudguard section and a second mudguard section. A mounting member includes a first end to which the first mudguard section is attached and a second end to which the second mudguard section is attached. An attachment device is provided for attaching the mounting member to a bicycle head tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6382489
    Abstract: A backsack includes a pouch with two first buckle members attached thereto. A positioning device is secured to the pouch. A shoulder strap unit includes two shoulder straps each having a second buckle member for releasably engaging with an associated first buckle member. An engaging device is mounted to the shoulder strap unit and is releasably engaged with the positioning device on the pouch, thereby releasably attach the shoulder strap unit to the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20020018729
    Abstract: A hand pump comprises a head, a cylinder, a piston rod, a first handle, and a second handle. The head includes a valve-engaging portion for engaging with a valve of an article to be inflated. An end of the cylinder is connected to the head. A piston is securely mounted to an end of the piston rod and reciprocatingly received in the cylinder. The first handle is securely attached to other second end of the piston rod that extends beyond the other end of the cylinder. The second handle is attached to the head to provide an auxiliary grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6322139
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a recessed portion in an upper side thereof, the recessed portion including a bottom having at least one opening. At least one guide plate is mounted in the bicycle saddle and includes an inlet that faces a front of the bicycle saddle. The guide plate and the bottom of the recessed portion of the bicycle saddle together defining a channel that communicates the inlet with the opening of the recessed portion of the bicycle saddle. A side vent is defined in each lateral side of the bicycle saddle. Thus, ambient air enters the recessed portion via the opening in the recessed portion and the side vents of the bicycle saddle during cycling to thereby provide a ventilation effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Publication number: 20010025867
    Abstract: A backsack includes a pouch with two first buckle members attached thereto. A positioning device is secured to the pouch. A shoulder strap unit includes two shoulder straps each having a second buckle member for releasably engaging with an associated first buckle member. An engaging device is mounted to the shoulder strap unit and is releasably engaged with the positioning device on the pouch, thereby releasably attach the shoulder strap unit to the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6250205
    Abstract: A floor pump includes a cylinder and a piston rod having a lower end reciprocatingly received in the cylinder and an upper end beyond the cylinder. A handle is attached to the upper end of the piston rod for manual inflation operation. The handle includes a handle body with a second retainer formed thereon. A positioning member includes an end in pivotal connection with one of the handle body and the cylinder. The handle is retained in place when the other end of the positioning member engages with the second retainer on the handle. The handle is operable when the other end of the positioning member engages with the first retainer on the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: D453881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: D476215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang