Patents by Inventor Ming-Hsiung Fang

Ming-Hsiung Fang 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).

  • Locking and ejecting device for removable module in a portable computer
    Patent number: 6785141
    Abstract: A locking and ejecting device for removable module in a portable computer, wherein the removable module is insertable into and removable from an internal bay of the portable computer. The locking and ejecting device includes a latch mechanism, a hot-plug controller, and a remove mechanism. The latch mechanism coupled to the internal bay is for locking the removable module in an assembled position. The hot-plug controller formed on the latch mechanism is for switching off a power unit before removing the removable module. The remove mechanism coupled to the internal bay is for removing the removable module from the assembled position to a disassembled position after the latch mechanism unlocks the removable module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Quanta Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Ming-Hsiung Fang
  • Locking and ejecting device for removable module in a portable computer
    Publication number: 20040066632
    Abstract: A locking and ejecting device for removable module in a portable computer, wherein the removable module is insertable into and removable from an internal bay of the portable computer. The locking and ejecting device includes a latch mechanism, a hot-plug controller, and a remove mechanism. The latch mechanism coupled to the internal bay is for locking the removable module in an assembled position. The hot-plug controller formed on the latch mechanism is for switching off a power unit before removing the removable module. The remove mechanism coupled to the internal bay is for removing the removable module from the assembled position to a disassembled position after the latch mechanism unlocks the removable module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Ming-Hsiung Fang