Patents by Inventor Shih-Chung Kuan

Shih-Chung Kuan 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).

  • Publication number: 20060234536
    Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM) card connector that can be embedded within a mobile communication device is provided. The SIM card connector comprises a body having an accommodating space for disposing a SIM card and multiple connected-through receptacles for receiving conducting terminals. Through the conducting terminals, an electrical signaling contact with the SIM card can be made. The connector further includes a guide arm having a first salient block and a second salient block. The first salient block and the second salient block are disposed on the respective sides of the guide arm and a cover is connected to the body for covering the accommodating space. Furthermore, the cover may connect with the guide arm through a pivot. The cover further comprises a groove. When the second salient block is moved, the first salient block shifts inside the groove and push the SIM card out from the accommodating space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Shih-Chung Kuan, Yu-Fang Lin, Cheng-Chung Chu, Yi-Wen Wei
  • Publication number: 20040001305
    Abstract: A base is capable of supporting an electronic device at different inclinations, and includes a seat member having a first end portion and a second end portion, a support member mounted pivotally on the seat member, and a friction hinge member having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion coupled to the support member and the seat member, respectively, such that the support member is retained by the friction hinge member at a desired inclination relative to the seat member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ko-Chien Chuang, Shih-Chung Kuan
  • Patent number: 6264484
    Abstract: A docking station is adapted for use with a notebook computer with a downwardly oriented docking connector. The top side of the housing of the docking station has an upwardly oriented electrical connector which is adapted for mating with the docking connector in a in a vertical direction. An ejector is mounted in the housing, and is movable upwardly and downwardly for placement and removal of the notebook computer. A rotary shaft is mounted to the housing, and is coupled to the ejector for moving the ejector for placement and removal of the computer in the docking station. An operating member is mounted on the housing, and is coupled to the rotary shaft. The operating member is operable from an exterior of the housing for rotating the rotary shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chung-Chi Chien, Shih-Chung Kuan, Tan-Jui Ting