Patents by Inventor Ming-chieh Wu

Ming-chieh Wu 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: 11904443
    Abstract: A clamping device includes a fixing clamp and a positioning clamp for clamping two plate pieces. The positioning clamp includes a main body having a first abutment surface and a second abutment surface separated by an abutment angle and suitable for respectively abutting against first plate surfaces of the plate pieces. A reversing mechanism includes a reversing member rotatably disposed in the main body and having a limiting portion. The reversing member is rotatable relative to the main body between a first side and a second side, in which the limiting portion is aligned with the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface, respectively, and is suitable for abutting against the end surfaces of the plate pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20230249320
    Abstract: A locking pliers includes a pliers-body, a rotating shaft and an operating and pivoting unit. The pliers-body includes a fixed jaw, a movable jaw and a jaw end member disposed on the movable jaw. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the fixed jaw about a pivot axis and is movable along the pivot axis, and has clamp and insert ends. A clamp member is disposed on the clamp end. A pivot member extends through the fixed jaw and connected with the rotating shaft and is operable to move the rotating shaft close to or away from the fixed jaw. A retaining member extends through the fixed jaw and the rotating shaft to retain the rotating shaft to a first or second position. With the rotating shaft rotated between first and second positions, the locking pliers can be shifted to two types of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Patent number: 11383357
    Abstract: A pair of universal pliers includes a fixed structure, a movable structure movably connected to the fixed structure and including front and rear movable handle plates, and a quick release mechanism including a trigger and a resilient locking subunit. The resilient locking subunit includes a movable pin inserted through and slidable along a first guide slot of the front movable handle plate and a second guide slot of the rear movable handle plate. The resilient locking subunit is switchable between a locked state where the rear movable handle plate cannot pivot relative to the front movable handle plate and a non-locked state where the rear movable handle plate can pivot relative to the front movable handle plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20210402570
    Abstract: A clamping device includes a fixing clamp and a positioning clamp for clamping two plate pieces. The positioning clamp includes a main body having a first abutment surface and a second abutment surface separated by an abutment angle and suitable for respectively abutting against first plate surfaces of the plate pieces. A reversing mechanism includes a reversing member rotatably disposed in the main body and having a limiting portion. The reversing member is rotatable relative to the main body between a first side and a second side, in which the limiting portion is aligned with the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface, respectively, and is suitable for abutting against the end surfaces of the plate pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20210283750
    Abstract: A pair of locking pliers includes a first locking unit; a second locking unit including a second handle and a second jaw pivotally connected to the first locking unit and the second handle at a first connecting point and a second connecting point, respectively; a linking member connected to the second handle and the first locking unit at a third connecting point and a fourth connecting point, respectively; and a switching member being convertible relative to the linking member between a blocking position, where the second, third and fourth connecting points are prohibited from becoming collinear, and an unblocking position, where the second, third and fourth connecting points are allowed to become collinear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20200331123
    Abstract: A pair of universal pliers includes a fixed structure, a movable structure movably connected to the fixed structure and including front and rear movable handle plates, and a quick release mechanism including a trigger and a resilient locking subunit. The resilient locking subunit includes a movable pin inserted through and slidable along a first guide slot of the front movable handle plate and a second guide slot of the rear movable handle plate. The resilient locking subunit is switchable between a locked state where the rear movable handle plate cannot pivot relative to the front movable handle plate and a non-locked state where the rear movable handle plate can pivot relative to the front movable handle plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20200039032
    Abstract: A pair of pliers includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member pivotally connected together. Front ends of the first and second clamping members respectively include first and second clamping sides for clamping an object therebetween. The first and second clamping sides are disposed adjacent to each other and face oppositely. The second clamping side has a first clamping portion which defines a clamping recess which extends transversely to a longitudinal direction of the second clamping side. The clamping recess has opposite first and second sides. The clamping recess has a serrated bottom side. The serrated bottom side includes a first high tooth and at least one tooth. The first high tooth has a greater depth than the at least one tooth. Tips of the first high tooth and the at least one tooth extend longitudinally between the first and second sides of the clamping recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20170246731
    Abstract: A pair of locking pliers includes a fixed handle, a fixed jaw fixedly connected to the fixed handle and including a first edge with a plurality of asymmetrical first teeth extending therefrom and a second edge, a movable jaw pivotally connected to the fixed handle and including a third edge and a fourth edge with a plurality of asymmetrical second teeth extending therefrom, and a movable handle pivotally connected to the movable jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: 9180576
    Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers for clamping a hose is provided with two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends and provided with movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions. With the protrusions formed along the periphery of the two clamping plates and the gaps defined by the protrusions, the hose clamp pliers can clamp the hose clamp in different directions, so that it can be adapted to different work requirements or environments, for example, in a narrow space. Further, the movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions restrict the hose clamp in two different directions, so as to improve clamping stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: 8950299
    Abstract: A locking pliers includes a fixed handle supporting a fixed jaw, a movable jaw, a movable handle pivotally connected to the movable jaw about a pivotal axis, and a movable pivot unit disposed on the fixed handle and the movable jaw. The pivot unit includes a pivot pin and a pivot hole configured to loosely receive the pivot pin such that, when a manual turning force is applied to the movable handle, the movable jaw is turned clockwise to a locking position. As a result of abutting engagement between the pivot pin and a leading region of the pivot hole, a friction force is generated to hold the movable jaw in a tightening position. The gripping force between fixed and movable clamping surfaces of the jaws can be firm and stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20150000477
    Abstract: A locking pliers locking pliers includes a fixed handle. A fixed jaw is connected to the fixed handle. A movable jaw cooperates with the fixed jaw and includes movable and fixed pivoting regions. A movable handle is pivotally connected to the movable pivoting region. A movable pivot unit includes a pivot pin engaging with the fixed handle and the fixed pivoting region, and a pivot hole disposed in one of the fixed handle and the fixed pivoting region and configured and dimensioned to loosely receive the pivot pin. The pivot hole has a first diametrical size and the pivot pin having a second diametrical size not greater than 0.8 times the first diametrical size. A biasing member engages with the fixed handle and the movable jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20130228046
    Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers for clamping a hose is provided with two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends and provided with movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions. With the protrusions formed along the periphery of the two clamping plates and the gaps defined by the protrusions, the hose clamp pliers can clamp the hose clamp in different directions, so that it can be adapted to different work requirements or environments, for example, in a narrow space. Further, the movement guide protrusions and movement stop protrusions restrict the hose clamp in two different directions, so as to improve clamping stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20130014618
    Abstract: A locking pliers includes a fixed handle supporting a fixed jaw, a movable jaw, a movable handle pivotally connected to the movable jaw about a pivotal axis, and a movable pivot unit disposed on the fixed handle and the movable jaw. The pivot unit includes a pivot pin and a pivot hole configured to loosely receive the pivot pin such that, when a manual turning force is applied to the movable handle, the movable jaw is turned clockwise to a locking position. As a result of abutting engagement between the pivot pin and a leading region of the pivot hole, a friction force is generated to hold the movable jaw in a tightening position. The gripping force between fixed and movable clamping surfaces of the jaws can be firm and stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20100107823
    Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers comprises a pair of hose clamp pliers and two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends, and the respective clamping plates are formed with at least one opening. When in use, the two clamping plates are used to clamp the hose clamp, and the hose clamp pliers are used to fix the positions of the two clamping ends, so that the user can position the hose clamp without exerting a continuous force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20100058895
    Abstract: A pair of hose clamp pliers comprises a pair of universal pliers and two clamping plates. The pliers include two clamping ends capable of moving toward or away from each other. The two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the two clamping ends, and the respective clamping plates are formed with at least one opening. When in use, the two clamping plates are used to clamp the hose clamp, and the universal pliers are used to fix the positions of the two clamping ends, so that the user can position the hose clamp without exerting a continuous force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: 7454999
    Abstract: A restricting member with an engaging structure for a pair of locking pliers comprises a first pivoting portion, a second pivoting portion and the engaging structure. The engaging structure extends out of an upper part of the restricting member, so that it can be positioned in a groove of a side handle, and makes a supporting portion of a linking member press against the groove of the side handle. The restricting member not only saves space and cost for it needs no additional subassemblies, but also makes the assembling work more convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Ming-chieh Wu
  • Patent number: D763050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Gong Maw Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: D775917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Gong Maw Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: D966065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: D991762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Ming-Chieh Wu