Patents by Inventor Neng-Chien Chang

Neng-Chien Chang 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: 5539378
    Abstract: A safety lock having an alarm function includes a transmitter positioned in a main lock body, and a remote receiver with an alarm function. The transmitter is placed in a stand-by state by microswitches activated either by a manually-operated fixing member or movement of latch pins in response to a key, and triggered by a microswitch responsive to full extension of a deadbolt. Under normal conditions, the deadbolt is stopped from fully extending by an adjustable stop, the position of which can be adjusted to adjust the clearance between an extension of the deadbolt and the third microswitch. When the first or second microswitch is activated and the deadbolt disengages from the stop due to an attempt to open the door by prying, cutting, or otherwise forcing the door open, the deadbolt extends fully and the third microswitch is caused to close, triggering the alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Inventor: Neng-Chien Chang