Patents by Inventor Shih-Hwa Lan

Shih-Hwa Lan 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: 7102627
    Abstract: A fixing structure is employed to secure a stylus in a portable computer. The fixing structure has a storage slot, an attachment means, a latch and an elastic apparatus. An attachment means mounted on a stylus has an engraved notch. The latch embedded in the storage slot fits in the engraved notch of the attachment means to prevent the stylus from slipping out of the storage slot. The latch is pushed by the elastic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Yang, Shih-Hwa Lan
  • Publication number: 20050036290
    Abstract: A hatch for an electronic device. The hatch comprises a main body, a thermal insulation layer, a conductive layer and an electrical insulation layer. The thermal insulation layer is disposed on the inner surface of the main body. The conductive layer fully covers the surface of the thermal insulation layer. The electrical insulation layer partially covers the conductive layer and a part of the conductive layer is exposed, wherein heat from the electronic device is insulated by the thermal insulation layer such that the temperature of the surface of the main body is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Yang, Shih-Hwa Lan
  • Publication number: 20040264117
    Abstract: A fixing assembly for connecting and fixing a hard disk drive to an electronic device. The fixing assembly includes a mounting bracket and a cover. The mounting bracket engages the hard disk drive. The cover flexibly connects the mounting bracket and engages the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Yang, Shih-Hwa Lan
  • Publication number: 20040119703
    Abstract: An ejection mechanism of a stylus in a portable computer is mounted on the bottom of the stylus slot. The stylus ejection mechanism comprises an elastic apparatus and a holder. The elastic apparatus fixed to the bottom of the stylus slot provides the ejection force for the stylus. The elastic apparatus can be a spring, a metal plate or a plastic arm. The holder provides a support for the stylus when it is inserted for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Yang, Shih-Hwa Lan
  • Publication number: 20040118743
    Abstract: A fixing structure is employed to secure a stylus in a portable computer. The fixing structure has a storage slot, an attachment means, a latch and an elastic apparatus. An attachment means mounted on a stylus has an engraved notch. The latch embedded in the storage slot fits in the engraved notch of the attachment means to prevent the stylus from slipping out of the storage slot. The latch is pushed by the elastic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Yang, Shih-Hwa Lan
  • Patent number: D487891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Yang, Shih-Hwa Lan, Wen-Hsiang Chen, Chang-Yu Shieh