Patents by Inventor Ming-Chun Hsiung

Ming-Chun Hsiung 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: 8723737
    Abstract: A cover assembly includes a cover body, an antenna, and a function key. The cover body includes an end wall and a peripheral wall cooperatively defining a receiving slot. The peripheral wall defines an assembly hole. The antenna is received in the receiving slot and fixed to the end wall. The function key includes a latching plate and a press portion positioned on the latching plate. The press portion extends from the assembly hole, and the latching plate is sandwiched between the antenna and the cover body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8670068
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, and a camera module. The camera module includes a camera unit, a flash device, and a protective cover. The camera unit records and stores images, and the protective cover protects the camera unit and the flash device. The protective cover includes an opening, a light hole, and a separation portion located between the opening and the light hole. The light from the flash device is diffused and passes through the light hole. The camera unit and the flash device are separated by the separation portion to prevent the light of the flash device from entering camera unit through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8581787
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, and an antenna module. The main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface. A recessed portion is formed in the upper surface and a receiving portion is formed in the lower surface. The antenna module includes an antenna and a holder. The antenna is attached to the holder. The holder includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are respectively engaged in the recessed portion and the receiving portion. A connector electronically connects the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8579336
    Abstract: A fastening structure for portable electronic device includes a cover, a main body and a latching member. The cover includes a hook. The main body defines a receiving cavity. The latching member is attached to the main body. The latching member includes a locking portion received in the receiving cavity. The cover is locked on the main body by engagement between the hook and the locking portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8542482
    Abstract: A key assembly includes a key member, the key member includes a main body and a securing portion extending from each end of the main body; and a pressing member for operating the key, the pressing member defines a receiving groove for receiving the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8445802
    Abstract: A button structure includes a pressing member and a housing. The pressing member has a plate portion and a pressing portion protruding from the plate portion, and the plate portion is elastic. The housing has an end wall defining a through hole. The pressing member is assembled in the housing, a portion of the plate portion is fixed on the end wall, and the pressing portion extends through the through hole. The plate portion pivots relative to the end wall by pressing the pressing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8434798
    Abstract: An attaching structure is used for assembling a first member to a second member. The attaching structure includes a latching element and the connecting assembly. The latching element is assembled to the first member. The connecting assembly includes a seat and a fastener. The seat adjustably latches to the latching element. The fastener is threaded into the first member, the second member, and matches with the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Patent number: 8411424
    Abstract: A strap mounting structure is used for assembling a strap. The strap mounting structure includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate defines through holes. The second plate is assembled to the first plate. The second plate defines a guiding chamber for guiding the strap from entering into one through hole and exiting from another one through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung
  • Publication number: 20120229352
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, a number of fasteners and an antenna module. The circuit board is received within the housing and defines a number of through holes corresponding to the fasteners. The antenna module includes a base body defining tow mounting holes and an antenna. The fasteners are inserted and extend through the corresponding mounting holes, and are screwed into the corresponding through holes in turn, and are screwed in the housing, the base body and the circuit board are detachably assembled to each other and the housing together, and the circuit board is non-fixed electrically connected to the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120229700
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, and a camera module. The camera module includes a camera unit, a flash device, and a protective cover. The camera unit records and stores images, and the protective cover protects the camera unit and the flash device. The protective cover includes an opening, a light hole, and a separation portion located between the opening and the light hole. The light from the flash device is diffused and passes through the light hole. The camera unit and the flash device are separated by the separation portion to prevent the light of the flash device from entering camera unit through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120223071
    Abstract: A housing includes a first section and a second section. The first section is made of metal. The first section includes two opposite first sidewall and a first connecting panel connecting the first sidewall. The second section is made of plastic. The second section is integrally molded on the first sidewalls. Each first sidewall defines a number of retaining holes, the second section has a number of retaining pins, and each retaining pin is retained in the retaining hole to fix the first section to the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120139798
    Abstract: A cover assembly includes a cover body, an antenna, and a function key. The cover body includes an end wall and a peripheral wall cooperatively defining a receiving slot. The peripheral wall defines an assembly hole. The antenna is received in the receiving slot and fixed to the end wall. The function key includes a latching plate and a press portion positioned on the latching plate. The press portion extends from the assembly hole, and the latching plate is sandwiched between the antenna and the cover body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120141709
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a protective cover assembled to the housing. The protective cover includes a main body and a metal sheet. The main body includes a plastic layer and a rubber layer stacked on the plastic layer. The metal sheet is adhered to the plastic layer. The present invention further discloses a protective cover used for the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120048697
    Abstract: A button structure includes a pressing member and a housing. The pressing member has a plate portion and a pressing portion protruding from the plate portion, and the plate portion is elastic. The housing has an end wall defining a through hole. The pressing member is assembled in the housing, a portion of the plate portion is fixed on the end wall, and the pressing portion extends through the through hole. The plate portion pivots relative to the end wall by pressing the pressing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120050961
    Abstract: A strap mounting structure is used for assembling a strap. The strap mounting structure includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate defines through holes. The second plate is assembled to the first plate. The second plate defines a guiding chamber for guiding the strap from entering into one through hole and exiting from another one through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120050962
    Abstract: A key assembly includes a key member, the key member includes a main body and a securing portion extending from each end of the main body; and a pressing member for operating the key, the pressing member defines a receiving groove for receiving the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120019991
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base and a cover. The base includes a supporting surface. The cover includes a bottom surface, and the bottom surface opposes the supporting surface when the cover is attached to the base. At least one projection is formed on the bottom surface. The at least one projection resists the base to define a space between the bottom surface and the supporting surface when the cover moves relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120000907
    Abstract: An attaching structure is used for assembling a first member to a second member. The attaching structure includes a latching element and the connecting assembly. The latching element is assembled to the first member. The connecting assembly includes a seat and a fastener. The seat adjustably latches to the latching element. The fastener is threaded into the first member, the second member, and matches with the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Publication number: 20120001806
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, and an antenna module. The main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface. A recessed portion is formed in the upper surface and a receiving portion is formed in the lower surface. The antenna module includes an antenna and a holder. The antenna is attached to the holder. The holder includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are respectively engaged in the recessed portion and the receiving portion. A connector electronically connects the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: MING-CHUN HSIUNG
  • Patent number: D656929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Ming-Chun Hsiung