Patents by Inventor Quinn Chi
Quinn Chi 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).
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Patent number: 11788321Abstract: An electrically actuated locking mechanism may include a microprocessor for control of the locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism may be used to lock a drawer slide in a closed position. The microprocessor may be in a housing of the locking mechanism, and the microprocessor may command a motor to operate in a first direction to drive lock components to a locked status and command the motor to operate in a second direction to drive the lock components to an unlocked state.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Accuride International Inc.Inventors: Darush David Hashemi, Xiaoping Zhou, Quinn Chi
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Patent number: 10793044Abstract: Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Inventors: Daniel Dao, Quinn Chi
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Publication number: 20190322203Abstract: Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Daniel Dao, Quinn Chi
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Publication number: 20190023169Abstract: Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Daniel Dao, Quinn Chi
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Patent number: 10124708Abstract: Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: IN-VEHICLE VENDING SYSTEM LLCInventors: Daniel T. Dao, Quinn Chi
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Publication number: 20180073273Abstract: An electrically actuated locking mechanism may include a microprocessor for control of the locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism may be used to lock a drawer slide in a closed position. The microprocessor may be in a housing of the locking mechanism, and the microprocessor may command a motor to operate in a first direction to drive lock components to a locked status and command the motor to operate in a second direction to drive the lock components to an unlocked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Darush David Hashemi, Xiaoping Zhou, Quinn Chi
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Patent number: 9725924Abstract: An electrically actuated locking mechanism may include a microprocessor for control of the locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism may be used to lock a drawer slide in a closed position. The microprocessor may be in a housing of the locking mechanism, and the microprocessor may command a motor to operate in a first direction to drive lock components to a locked status and command the motor to operate in a second direction to drive the lock components to an unlocked state.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Accuride Internatioanl Inc.Inventors: Darush David Hashemi, Xiaoping Zhou, Quinn Chi
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Publication number: 20160009211Abstract: Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: IN-VEHICLE VENDING SYSTEM LLCInventors: Daniel T. DAO, Quinn CHI
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Publication number: 20150013165Abstract: Present invention teaches a multi-purpose finger nail catching device that accommodates conventional nail clippers, allowing consumers the flexibility to use almost any finger nail clippers. Additional features of LED lighting on the top plate and magnifier help to assist in better viewing and thus safer operation. Optional holders are formed to store and provide replaceable nail filing inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Phil CHI, Christopher CHI, Quinn CHI
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Publication number: 20140021843Abstract: An electrically actuated locking mechanism may include a microprocessor for control of the locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism may be used to lock a drawer slide in a closed position. The microprocessor may be in a housing of the locking mechanism, and the microprocessor may command a motor to operate in a first direction to drive lock components to a locked status and command the motor to operate in a second direction to drive the lock components to an unlocked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Darush David Hashemi, Xiaoping Zhou, Quinn Chi
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Patent number: 8414094Abstract: A self-closing drawer slide system includes first and second slide members and a self-closing mechanism which, in turn, includes a housing coupled to the first slide member, a carriage slidably coupled to the housing, and a spring coupled between the housing and the carriage. The carriage has an engagement area that selectively receives a cam/tab extending from the second slide member. As the drawer is pulled open, the carriage disengages from the cam/tab as it rotates and is locked in place. As the drawer returns, the carriage again engages the cam/tab, unlocks, and is pulled toward a drawer-closed position by the spring. The system may also include an intermediate member, with respective sets of three balls disposed between the intermediate and first and second slide members such that respective centers of the balls define corners of an obtuse triangle. The self-closing mechanism may also include a damper.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Accuride International, Inc.Inventors: Quinn Chi, Saul Gutnik
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Patent number: 8277003Abstract: A drawer slide for coupling a drawer to a cabinet includes an intermediate rail partially housed within the drawer rail and web and first and second legs which are connected to the web. A flange extends from the first leg toward the second leg. Bearings housed in bearing cages placed between the rails allow sliding movement therebetween. A cabinet rail partially housed within the intermediate rail includes an upright wall and a flange extending away from the upright wall and toward the first leg. Ball and roller bearings housed in bearing cages couple the flanges. Grooves in the flanges are engaged by the ball bearings. Roller bearings housed in bearing cages couple the web of the intermediate rail and the flange of the cabinet rail, and the second leg of the intermediate rail and the upright wall of the cabinet rail.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Accuride International Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Milligan, Quinn Chi
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Publication number: 20120055896Abstract: An oven rack assembly including full extension slides. Full extension slides are mounted to an oven rack and oven rack frames or wire racks providing full extension of an oven rack from an oven enclosure. The rack frame is mounted to oven walls or the slides are coupled to wire racks along oven slide walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: BAOLOC LE, Quinn Chi, Klaus Dobberstein, Markus Geberzahn
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Patent number: 8047199Abstract: An oven rack assembly including full extension slides. Full extension slides are mounted to an oven rack and oven rack frames or wire racks providing full extension of an oven rack from an oven enclosure. The rack frame is mounted to oven walls or the slides are coupled to wire racks along oven slide walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Accuride International IncInventors: Baoloc Le, Quinn Chi, Klaus Dobberstein, Markus Geberzahn
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Publication number: 20090195131Abstract: A self-closing drawer slide system includes first and second slide members and a self-closing mechanism which, in turn, includes a housing coupled to the first slide member, a carriage slidably coupled to the housing, and a spring coupled between the housing and the carriage. The carriage has an engagement area that selectively receives a cam/tab extending from the second slide member. As the drawer is pulled open, the carriage disengages from the cam/tab as it rotates and is locked in place. As the drawer returns, the carriage again engages the cam/tab, unlocks, and is pulled toward a drawer-closed position by the spring. The system may also include an intermediate member, with respective sets of three balls disposed between the intermediate and first and second slide members such that respective centers of the balls define corners of an obtuse triangle. The self-closing mechanism may also include a damper.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: ACCURIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Quinn Chi, Saul Gutnik
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Publication number: 20070261694Abstract: An oven rack assembly including full extension slides. Full extension slides are mounted to an oven rack and oven rack frames or wire racks providing full extension of an oven rack from an oven enclosure. The rack frame is mounted to oven walls or the slides are coupled to wire racks along oven slide walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Baoloc Le, Quinn Chi, Klaus Dobberstein, Markus Geberzahn
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Patent number: 7216646Abstract: An oven rack assembly including full extension slides. Full extension slides are mounted to an oven rack and oven rack frames or wire racks providing full extension of an oven rack from an oven enclosure. The rack frame is mounted to oven walls or the slides are coupled to wire racks along oven slide walls.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Accuride International Inc.Inventors: Baoloc Le, Quinn Chi, Klaus Dobberstein, Markus Geberzahn
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Patent number: 7213896Abstract: A bearing spacer for use in a drawer slide assembly, having a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, one or more bearing retaining portions, located between the first and second end portions, and one or more compressible portions, located between the first and second end portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Accuride International Inc.Inventor: Quinn Chi
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Patent number: 7104691Abstract: A mechanism is provided that couples to a slide member of at least a two member slide forming a self-moving slide as well as to a self-moving slide incorporating such a mechanism. The mechanism has a housing having a first slot guiding an actuator and a second slot spaced apart from the first slot. The actuator is spring coupled to the housing. The actuator engages a second slide member of the slide. The spring generates a force for moving the actuator and the engaged second slide member along the first slot. The second slot allows for a portion of the housing between the two slots to flex.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Accuride International, Inc.Inventor: Quinn Chi
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Publication number: 20060097609Abstract: A drawer slide for coupling a drawer to a cabinet is provided. A drawer rail is C-shaped. An intermediate rail is partially housed within the drawer rail and includes a web and first and second legs which are connected to the web by two folds in the material used to form the intermediate rail. A flange extends from the first leg toward the second leg. Bearings housed in bearing cages placed between the rails allow sliding movement therebetween. A cabinet rail is partially housed within the intermediate rail and includes an upright wall and a flange extending away from the upright wall and toward the first leg. Ball and roller bearings housed in bearing cages couple the flanges. Grooves in the flanges are engaged by the ball bearings. Roller bearings housed in bearing cages couple the web of the intermediate rail and the flange of the cabinet rail, as well as the second leg of the intermediate rail and the upright wall of the cabinet rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Charles Milligan, Quinn Chi