Patents by Inventor Ming P. Chen

Ming P. Chen 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).

  • Gas fuel lighter
    Patent number: 5020990
    Abstract: An improved lighter comprising a resiliently based operating member 71 drivingly coupled to a striker wheel 51 and a control plate 40 for a gas valve 30. The operating member causes the striker wheel to turn against a flint 61 and also presses the control plate downward to release the gas valve for permitting butane gas to escape for ignition. The operating member prevents a finger from coming into direct contact with the striker wheel. A cover is provided above the control plate to protect it from being accidentally displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: First Glorious Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming P. Chen