Patents by Inventor Mark Chou

Mark Chou 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: 20210068350
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a small hand-held garden tool, for example a hedgetrimmer, having an electrically powered powerhead, and a detachable pole assembly. The powerhead can be used alone to cut nearby vegetation or in combination with a pole assembly to reach vegetation farther away. The powerhead has a separate handle and motor chamber, with the pole assembly being secured to the motor chamber. Actuation of the powerhead is controlled by a trigger on the handle. However, when connected to the pole assembly, actuation of the powerhead is controlled by a second trigger on the pole assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Mark CHOU, Bojun SHI, Kejia WANG, Xiubao LAN
  • Patent number: 10537983
    Abstract: According to examples, a modular power tool may include a motor housing including an electric motor, a drive member connected to the electric motor, the drive member being connected to a drive coupler, an extension pole including an input shaft having a first end connector and a second end connector, in which the first end connector is configured to mate with the drive coupler, and an attachment component having an attachment connector and a working implement, in which the attachment component is configured to mate with either of the drive coupler and the second end connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly E. Dyer, Elyse Edwards, Mark Chou, Anthony Reth, Erik Cussins, David A. Miller, Drake L. Fisher
  • Patent number: 10420287
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a small hand-held garden tool, for example a hedgetrimmer, having an electrically powered powerhead, and a detachable pole assembly. The powerhead can be used alone to cut nearby vegetation or in combination with a pole assembly to reach vegetation farther away. The powerhead has a separate handle and motor chamber, with the pole assembly being secured to the motor chamber. Actuation of the powerhead is controlled by a trigger on the handle. However, when connected to the pole assembly, actuation of the powerhead is controlled by a second trigger on the pole assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Chou, Bojun Shi, Kejia Wang, Xiubao Lan
  • Publication number: 20180104809
    Abstract: According to examples, a modular power tool may include a motor housing including an electric motor, a drive member connected to the electric motor, the drive member being connected to a drive coupler, an extension pole including an input shaft having a first end connector and a second end connector, in which the first end connector is configured to mate with the drive coupler, and an attachment component having an attachment connector and a working implement, in which the attachment component is configured to mate with either of the drive coupler and the second end connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Kelly E. Dyer, Elyse Edwards, Mark Chou, Anthony Reth, Erik Cussins, David A. Miller, Drake L. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20170251608
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a small hand-held garden tool, for example a hedgetrimmer, having an electrically powered powerhead, and a detachable pole assembly. The powerhead can be used alone to cut nearby vegetation or in combination with a pole assembly to reach vegetation farther away. The powerhead has a separate handle and motor chamber, with the pole assembly being secured to the motor chamber. Actuation of the powerhead is controlled by a trigger on the handle. However, when connected to the pole assembly, actuation of the powerhead is controlled by a second trigger on the pole assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Mark CHOU, Bojun SHI, Kejia WANG, Xiubao LAN
  • Patent number: 8529136
    Abstract: A ball bearing having external surfaces coated with ceramic materials is provided. The raceways of the ball bearing may advantageously be formed of metal such as stainless steel. The ceramic coating acts as an insulator increasing the resistance of the ball bearing to heat within the ball bearing environment. The balls within the raceway of the ball bearing may advantageously be coated with a lubricant to decrease friction in the ball bearing because the insulating ceramic coating prevents the environmental heat from causing the degradation of the lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wafertech, LLC
    Inventors: Xiao-Jun Liu, Mark Chou
  • Patent number: 8187965
    Abstract: In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Megica Corporation
    Inventors: Mou-Shiung Lin, Michael Chen, Chien-Kang Chou, Mark Chou
  • Publication number: 20100247280
    Abstract: A ball bearing having external surfaces coated with ceramic materials is provided. The raceways of the ball bearing may advantageously be formed of metal such as stainless steel. The ceramic coating acts as an insulator increasing the resistance of the ball bearing to heat within the ball bearing environment. The balls within the raceway of the ball bearing may advantageously be coated with a lubricant to decrease friction in the ball bearing because the insulating ceramic coating prevents the environmental heat from causing the degradation of the lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Xiao-Jun Liu, Mark Chou
  • Patent number: 7554208
    Abstract: In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Megica Corp.
    Inventors: Mark Chou, Michael Chen, Mou-Shiung Lin, Chien-Kang Chou
  • Publication number: 20090053887
    Abstract: In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: MEGICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mou-Shiung Lin, Michael Chen, Chien-Kang Chou, Mark Chou
  • Patent number: 7470997
    Abstract: In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Megica Corporation
    Inventors: Mou-Shiung Lin, Michael Chen, Chien Kang Chou, Mark Chou
  • Publication number: 20070252281
    Abstract: In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: MEGICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mou-Shiung Lin, Michael Chen, Chien Chou, Mark Chou
  • Publication number: 20050017361
    Abstract: In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Mou-Shiung Lin, Michael Chen, Chien Chou, Mark Chou
  • Patent number: 6840677
    Abstract: A ceramic bearing structure is constructed to include an axle bush having an axially extended axle hole, and an axle pivoted to the axle hole of the axle bush, the axle bush having a radial open chamber extended across the axle hole. The radial open chamber diminishes the material of the axle bush, reduces the contact area between the axle and the axle bush, and provides a spacious lubrication grease accumulation chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: ACT-RX Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Weim Chen, Oscar Lee, San Lin, Mark Chou
  • Publication number: 20040008915
    Abstract: A ceramic bearing structure is constructed to include an axle bush having an axially extended axle hole, and an axle pivoted to the axle hole of the axle bush, the axle bush having a radial open chamber extended across the axle hole. The radial open chamber diminishes the material of the axle bush, reduces the contact area between the axle and the axle bush, and provides a spacious lubrication grease accumulation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: ACT-RX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Weim Chen, Oscar Lee, San Lin, Mark Chou