Patents by Inventor Ming-Ju Hsieh

Ming-Ju Hsieh 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: 8922984
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, and a support element. The base includes a first area, a second area, and a sliding assembly disposed at a substantially central position of the second area. The sliding assembly includes a sliding element and a guiding structure, and the sliding element can move along the guiding structure to slide at least in the second area. The display module includes a connecting end combined with the sliding element and a support plane. The support element includes a first area pivotally connected to the support plane and a second end pivotally connected to a rear end of the base. When the display module is opened, the display module further rotates around the first fixed end and moves the connecting end simultaneously. Then, the display module is supported by the support element to keep a suitable tilted angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Chien Chen, Chu-Chia Tsai, Cheng-Shing Liu, Tai-Chuan Chen, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Tien-Chung Tseng, Chien-Yuan Lai, Hung-Chih Chen, Shang-Mao Lee, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang
  • Patent number: 8908364
    Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one stable structure for at least decreasing gaps between the slide rail and the sliding block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chien-Yuan Lai
  • Patent number: 8902585
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The display module comprises a connecting end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding element combined with the connecting end and moving along the slide rail. Each sliding element includes at least one sliding auxiliary structure for decreasing friction during sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chien-Yuan Lai, Wei-Yi Lee
  • Patent number: 8876545
    Abstract: A transmission port module adapted to an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a casing whereon a containing slot is formed. According to an embodiment, the transmission port module includes at least one transmission port and a housing covering the at least one transmission port. The housing is installed inside the containing slot in a detachable manner, such that the at least one transmission port is hidden inside the casing as being not in use by detachment and installation of the housing. According to another embodiment, the transmission port module includes at least one transmission port and a rotational holder. The rotational holder holds the at least one transmission port and drives the at least one transmission port to rotate relative to the casing, such that the at least one transmission port is hidden inside the casing as being not in use by rotation of the rotational holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130323981
    Abstract: A transmission port module adapted to an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a casing whereon a containing slot is formed. According to an embodiment, the transmission port module includes at least one transmission port and a housing covering the at least one transmission port. The housing is installed inside the containing slot in a detachable manner, such that the at least one transmission port is hidden inside the casing as being not in use by detachment and installation of the housing. According to another embodiment, the transmission port module includes at least one transmission port and a rotational holder. The rotational holder holds the at least one transmission port and drives the at least one transmission port to rotate relative to the casing, such that the at least one transmission port is hidden inside the casing as being not in use by rotation of the rotational holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130128440
    Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, and a support element. The base comprises a first area and a second area, and a sliding assembly disposed at a substantially central position of the second area. The sliding assembly comprises a sliding element and a guiding structure, and the sliding element can move along the guiding structure to slide at least in the second area. The display module comprises a connecting end combined with the sliding element and a support plane. The support element comprises a first area pivotally connected to the support plane and a second end pivotally connected to a rear end of the base. When the display module is opened, the display module further rotates around the first fixed end and moves the connecting end simultaneously; and then the display module is supported by the support element to keep a suitable tilted angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Chien Chen, Chu-Chia Tsai, Cheng-Shing Liu, Tai-Chuan Chen, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Tien-Chung Tseng, Chien-Yuan Lai, Hung-Chih Chen, Shang-Mao Lee, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang
  • Publication number: 20130128442
    Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one auxiliary sliding structure for decreasing sliding friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, MING-JU HSIEH, CHIEN-YUAN LAI
  • Publication number: 20130128443
    Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one stable structure for at least decreasing gaps between the slide rail and the sliding block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chien-Yuan Lai
  • Patent number: 7596832
    Abstract: An electronic device associated with a rotational casing includes a panel with a mount groove being joined to the rotational casing. The casing has a main body, which is composed of a first casing part and a second casing part, and a hinge. The main body has a projection part at a lateral side thereof and is received in the mount groove. The projection part extends outward a lateral side of the mount groove and is received in a locating groove of the panel corresponding to the projection part. The hinge is composed of a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The first hinge part is joined to another lateral side of the main body and an end of the second hinge part extends outward another lateral side of the mount groove and is joined to the panel. The present invention can hide the pivotal components and electrical wires to allow the rotational main body associated with the electronic device providing a sense of integral beauty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chi-Chun Chiang, Chin-Chia Chang
  • Publication number: 20070101544
    Abstract: An electronic device associated with a rotational casing includes a panel with a mount groove being joined to the rotational casing. The casing has a main body, which is composed of a first casing part and a second casing part, and a hinge. The main body has a projection part at a lateral side thereof and is received in the mount groove. The projection part extends outward a lateral side of the mount groove and is received in a locating groove of the panel corresponding to the projection part. The hinge is composed of a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The first hinge part is joined to another lateral side of the main body and an end of the second hinge part extends outward another lateral side of the mount groove and is joined to the panel. The present invention can hide the pivotal components and electrical wires to allow the rotational main body associated with the electronic device providing a sense of integral beauty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chi-Chun Chiang, Chin-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 6863081
    Abstract: A wind-proof umbrella rib structure comprises a main rib, a plurality of sub-ribs and an umbrella cloth. An annular upper nest is at a top of the main rib and a lower nest is at a middle section of the main rib. Each sub-rib includes an upper rib, a lower rib, a tension rib, a driven rib, a connecting rib; and a pivotal piece. Each pivotal piece has a first slot and a second slot. When one end of the lower rib is pivotally to a tension rib, a stud passes through the lower rib, the first slot and the tension rib so as to fix the lower rib. The second slot serves to connect the first and second driven means. The umbrella cloth includes a first cloth and a second cloth. The first and second cloths are overlapped. The overlapped portions are formed with gaps as flow guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: Ming-Ju Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20040149326
    Abstract: A wind-proof umbrella rib structure comprises a main rib, a plurality of sub-ribs and an umbrella cloth. An annular upper nest is at a top of the main rib and a lower nest is at a middle section of the main rib. Each sub-rib includes an upper rib, a lower rib, a tension rib, a driven rib, a connecting rib; and a pivotal piece. Each pivotal piece has a first slot and a second slot. When one end of the lower rib is pivotally to a tension rib, a stud passes through the lower rib, the first slot and the tension rib so as to fix the lower rib. The second slot serves to connect the first and second driven means. The umbrella cloth includes a first cloth and a second cloth. The first and second cloths are overlapped. The overlapped portions are formed with gaps as flow guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Ming-Ju Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20020157695
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved rib structure of a windproof umbrella, more particularly to the improved rib structure of an umbrella having an airflow guidance function, mainly comprising a main shaft and a predetermined number of external supporting ribs, internal supporting ribs, stretcher ribs, and linking ribs; wherein an auxiliary set of supporting ribs being disposed at the external edge of the pivotal connecting section of the internal supporting, and such set of supporting ribs using an isolating member substantially in “T” shape being coupled to the external supporting ribs such that there exists an appropriate interval between the two ribs, and a ringed latch being disposed at the appropriate location on the periphery of the auxiliary external rib in order to set up a second umbrella layer and form an airflow space in the interval between the two layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Ming-ju Hsieh