Patents by Inventor Sheng Hsin Liao

Sheng Hsin Liao 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: 7887362
    Abstract: A supporting device of a socket is located around a socket for supporting the electronic device and the transmission wire. When the plug located at the end of the transmission wire of the electronic device is plugged into the socket to connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet, the supporting device of the present invention supports the electronic device to prevent the transmission wire and the plug from being pulled and dragged due to the electronic device being far away from the socket. The problem of the electronic device being damaged due to the electronic device being pulled and dragged is also overcome. The electronic device is protected and continues operating so that it can connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7887341
    Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting wire, and an electrical connector. The socket body has at least one socket unit and a connector receiving groove. One end of the connecting wire extends to the inside of the socket body and the other end of the connecting wire connects the electrical connector. The connecting wire can be routed around the fringe of the socket body, and the electrical connector can be stored in the connector receiving groove. Thereby, the connecting wire and the electrical connector can be stored inside the socket body when they are not used. Thus, the connecting wire and the electrical connector are convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20100315036
    Abstract: A charger has its one side provided with terminals. The charger is provided with a connector. The terminals and the connector are electrically connected with a charging circuit within the charger. The charger has a panel connecting piece for connecting to a socket panel. The present invention further provides a combination of a charger and a socket panel. The charger is combined with the socket panel, so that the user can use the charger easily. The problem that the user may not find the charger is eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7784727
    Abstract: A cable reel mechanism includes a main body, a cable reel, a cable, a volute spring and a switching element. The main body has a receiving room defined therein and a limiting groove. The cable reel is turnably disposed in the receiving room of the main body and has a track groove in which a ball bearing is disposed. One portion of the ball bearing engages with the limiting groove of the main body. The cable is reeled on the cable reel. The switching element is disposed on the main body and has a pressing portion which detachably presses the ball bearing. The cable reel mechanism can be switched to different operation modes via the switching element, so that users can pull then retract the cable rapidly and directly to adjust the length of the cable, therefore the operation is easier and more convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20100130064
    Abstract: A safety socket structure includes a casing, two control pieces, and two contact pieces. The casing is provided with two insertion holes and two through-holes. The interior of the casing is formed with connecting positions corresponding to the insertion holes. The two control pieces are liftably provided in the casing and protrude through the two through-holes to the outside of the casing. The two contact pieces are provided in the casing and abut the two contact pieces, thereby controlling the two contact pieces to extend into the connecting positions selectively. Via this arrangement, a safety socket structure that has a lower cost and is not liable to suffer damage can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin LIAO
  • Publication number: 20100075540
    Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting wire, and an electrical connector. The socket body has at least one socket unit and a connector receiving groove. One end of the connecting wire extends to the inside of the socket body and the other end of the connecting wire connects the electrical connector. The connecting wire can be routed around the fringe of the socket body, and the electrical connector can be stored in the connector receiving groove. Thereby, the connecting wire and the electrical connector can be stored inside the socket body when they are not used. Thus, the connecting wire and the electrical connector are convenient to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7682185
    Abstract: A supporting device of a socket is located around a socket for supporting the electronic device and the transmission wire. When the plug located at the end of the transmission wire of the electronic device is plugged into the socket to connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet, the supporting device of the present invention supports the electronic device to prevent the transmission wire and the plug from being pulled and dragged due to the electronic device being far away from the socket. The problem of the electronic device being damaged due to the electronic device being pulled and dragged is also overcome. The electronic device is protected and continues operating so that it can connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7654855
    Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting line and an electrical connector. The socket body comprises a panel and at least one socket unit. The socket body is provided with a receiving trough. One end of the connecting line extends into the inside of the socket body. The electrical connector is connected to the other end of the connecting line. The connecting line and the electrical connector are stored in the receiving trough or extend beyond the receiving trough selectively. Via the above arrangement, the socket assembly of the present invention can provide a connecting line and an electrical connector to facilitate the user to quickly connect electronic products. Further, when the connecting line and the electrical connector are not in use, they can be stored in the socket body and thus may not cause clutter and disturbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20090284221
    Abstract: A plug structure with angle-adjusting function includes a main body, an adjusting mechanism, a plurality of inserting elements and a power cord. The adjusting mechanism has a push button and a plurality of rotary elements. The push button is movably disposed in the main body, the rotary elements are rotatably received in the main body, the push button has a guiding groove, each rotary element has at least two axle portions, and the axle portions of the rotary element are received in the guiding groove. The inserting elements are respectively fixed on the rotary elements, and each inserting element has a front side exposed outside the main body. The power cord electrically connects to the inserting elements. Therefore, the two inserting elements can be selectably inserted into two types of socket by matching the push button of the adjusting mechanism and the special design of the rotary elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin LIAO
  • Publication number: 20090278802
    Abstract: A mouse structure for generating encoding signals includes a main body, a turntable unit and a signal encoder. The main body has a PCB disposed therein. The turntable unit has a turntable and a movable body connected to the turntable, the turntable unit is rotatably disposed on the main body, and the movable body is projected into the main body. The signal encoder is disposed in the main body and corresponds to the turntable. The signal encoder is electrically connected with the PCB, and the movable body passes through the signal encoder. Therefore, the signal encoder would generate encoding signal to control scrolling of screen on monitor of computer by rotating the turntable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7607950
    Abstract: A transfer plug for a variety of sockets includes an insulating shell, a first and a second connectors and a signal plug. The insulating shell has two side arms and a first pivoted portion. The first and the second connectors correspondingly combine with the insulating shell respectively and are electrically connected. The signal plug movably connects to the insulating shell and has a third connector connecting to the second connector. The signal plug has a gliding groove in a lateral edge thereof. The insulating shell combines with the first and second connector to form a transiting plug. The signal plug can slidably move and turn in different directions in an unused state. The signal plug can be used alone and doesn't need to be disassembled. The transiting plug can be repeatedly connected to other transiting plugs and converted into a multitasking transfer plug with different specifications and types of sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20090206189
    Abstract: A wire-winding device includes a circuit unit, a wire-winding disk, two cables, a scroll spring and a circuit unit. The insulating body has receiving space. The wire-winding disk is rotatably located in the receiving space. The wire-winding disk has at least one concave slot. There is a rolling ball between the concave slot and the insulating body. The scroll spring is connected between the wire-winding disk and the insulating body. The circuit unit is located in the wire-winding disk and is electrically connected with the two cables. Thereby, the user can rapidly receive or lease the cable to adjust the length of the cable, and use the circuit unit to convert the input voltage or current into a desired voltage or current for outputting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7556535
    Abstract: An adapter has connecting arms and includes a casing, a first plugging element and a second plugging element. The casing has connecting arms and is provided with pivoting portions. The side edges of the casing are formed with first sliding grooves. The first and the second plugging element are electrically connected inside the casing, and face in opposite directions. Via this arrangement, the adapter can be assembled with a plug and can be assembled with other adapters of different specifications and types, thereby providing more functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20090163073
    Abstract: A supporting device of a socket is located around a socket for supporting the electronic device and the transmission wire. When the plug located at the end of the transmission wire of the electronic device is plugged into the socket to connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet, the supporting device of the present invention supports the electronic device to prevent the transmission wire and the plug from being pulled and dragged due to the electronic device being far away from the socket. The problem of the electronic device being damaged due to the electronic device being pulled and dragged is also overcome. The electronic device is protected and continues operating so that it can connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20090117768
    Abstract: An adapter has connecting arms and includes a casing, a first plugging element and a second plugging element. The casing has connecting arms and is provided with pivoting portions. The side edges of the casing are formed with first sliding grooves. The first and the second plugging element are electrically connected inside the casing, and face in opposite directions. Via this arrangement, the adapter can be assembled with a plug and can be assembled with other adapters of different specifications and types, thereby providing more functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: SHENG-HSIN LIAO
  • Publication number: 20090047827
    Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket body, a connecting line and an electrical connector. The socket body comprises a panel and at least one socket unit. The socket body is provided with a receiving trough. One end of the connecting line extends into the inside of the socket body. The electrical connector is connected to the other end of the connecting line. The connecting line and the electrical connector are stored in the receiving trough or extend beyond the receiving trough selectively. Via the above arrangement, the socket assembly of the present invention can provide a connecting line and an electrical connector to facilitate the user to quickly connect electronic products. Further, when the connecting line and the electrical connector are not in use, they can be stored in the socket body and thus may not cause clutter and disturbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20090017676
    Abstract: A supporting device of a socket is located around a socket for supporting the electronic device and the transmission wire. When the plug located at the end of the transmission wire of the electronic device is plugged into the socket to connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet, the supporting device of the present invention supports the electronic device to prevent the transmission wire and the plug from being pulled and dragged due to the electronic device being far away from the socket. The problem of the electronic device being damaged due to the electronic device being pulled and dragged is also overcome. The electronic device is protected and continues operating so that it can connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: SHENG-HSIN LIAO
  • Patent number: 7473141
    Abstract: A transfer plug for a variety of sockets includes an insulating shell, a first and a second connectors and a signal plug. The insulating shell has two side arms and a first pivoted portion. The first and the second connectors correspondingly combine with the insulating shell respectively and are electrically connected. The signal plug movably connects to the insulating shell and has a third connector connecting to the second connector. The signal plug has a gliding groove in a lateral edge thereof. The insulating shell combines with the first and second connector to form a transiting plug. The signal plug can slidably move and turn in different directions in an unused state. The signal plug can be used alone and doesn't need to be disassembled. The transiting plug can be repeatedly connected to other transiting plugs and converted into a multitasking transfer plug with different specifications and types of sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 7465176
    Abstract: An adjustable power plug adapter structure comprises an insulating case, a first inserted member, a second inserted member, and a plug. The insulating case has two side arms and a pivoting portion. The first and second inserted members are oppositely joined in the insulating case, and electrically connected. The plug is movably assembled to the insulating case. The plug has a third inserted member which is mated to the second inserted member. The plug has a sliding groove on its side, and the sliding groove corresponds to the first pivoting portion. Making use of this structure, the insulating case, the first inserted member, and the second member form an adjustable power plug adapter. When one adjustable power plug adapter is not used, it can slide and rotate away. The adjustable power plug adapters can be assembled together to correspond to a variety types of receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20080293303
    Abstract: A transfer plug for a variety of sockets includes an insulating shell, a first and a second connectors and a signal plug. The insulating shell has two side arms and a first pivoted portion. The first and the second connectors correspondingly combine with the insulating shell respectively and are electrically connected. The signal plug movably connects to the insulating shell and has a third connector connecting to the second connector. The signal plug has a gliding groove in a lateral edge thereof. The insulating shell combines with the first and second connector to form a transiting plug. The signal plug can slidably move and turn in different directions in an unused state. The signal plug can be used alone and doesn't need to be disassembled. The transiting plug can be repeatedly connected to other transiting plugs and converted into a multitasking transfer plug with different specifications and types of sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Sheng-Hsin Liao