Patents by Inventor Sung-Nien Kao

Sung-Nien Kao 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: 10763515
    Abstract: A portable water-activated power generating device, comprising a first supporting structure, a second supporting structure, a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a water-absorbent sheet, and a soft container. The second electrode plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and the water-absorbent sheet surrounds the second electrode plate and is in contact with the first surface and the second surface. The soft container is used for accommodating the second electrode plate and the water-absorbent sheet. The first electrode plate and the soft container are disposed between the first supporting structure and the second supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventors: Kuo Ming Liaw, Sung-Nien Kao
  • Patent number: 10665869
    Abstract: A water-activated power generating device comprising a silicon slice having a cut, a first water storage element, and a fixing ring sandwiched by the silicon slice and the first water storage element and having an inner space. The water-activated power generating device further comprises a conductive rod penetrating the silicon slice, the fixing ring, and the first water storage element. The water-activated power generating device further comprises an electrode structure having a hollow cylinder shape and an isolation film disposed adjacent to an inner surface of the electrode structure. Electrolytic powder is disposed in a space between the isolation layer and the conductive rod; and a bottom conductive plate is disposed at the bottom of the electrode structure and electrically connected to the inner surface of the electrode structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventors: Kuo Ming Liaw, Sung Nien Kao
  • Publication number: 20200028185
    Abstract: A water-activated power generating device comprising a silicon slice having a cut, a first water storage element, and a fixing ring sandwiched by the silicon slice and the first water storage element and having an inner space. The water-activated power generating device further comprises a conductive rod penetrating the silicon slice, the fixing ring, and the first water storage element. The water-activated power generating device further comprises an electrode structure having a hollow cylinder shape and an isolation film disposed adjacent to an inner surface of the electrode structure. Electrolytic powder is disposed in a space between the isolation layer and the conductive rod; and a bottom conductive plate is disposed at the bottom of the electrode structure and electrically connected to the inner surface of the electrode structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Kuo Ming Liaw, Sung Nien Kao
  • Patent number: 10541428
    Abstract: A water-activated power generating device, comprising a first module (100) having a first electrode plate (22) and a second electrode plate (31). The water-activated power generating device further comprises a first supporting structure (11), a second supporting structure (12) and two water storage layers (61, 62). The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate of the water-activated power generating device are fixed with a first fixing component (42), and a first insulating layer (51) is disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The water-activated power generating device further comprises a third electrode plate (21) and a fourth electrode plate (32), wherein the third electrode plate is fixed on the first supporting structure (11) with a second fixing component (41), and the fourth electrode plate (32) is fixed on the second supporting structure (12) with a third fixing component (43).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Inventors: Sung Nien Kao, Kuo Ming Liaw
  • Publication number: 20190173098
    Abstract: A portable water-activated power generating device, comprising a first supporting structure, a second supporting structure, a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a water-absorbent sheet, and a soft container. The second electrode plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and the water-absorbent sheet surrounds the second electrode plate and is in contact with the first surface and the second surface. The soft container is used for accommodating the second electrode plate and the water-absorbent sheet. The first electrode plate and the soft container are disposed between the first supporting structure and the second supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Kuo Ming Liaw, Sung-Nien Kao
  • Patent number: 10135075
    Abstract: A water-activated power bank structure, comprising: a bottle body with a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the bottle body is configured to accommodate a first electrode structure and a second electrode structure. The water-activated power bank structure further comprises: a top cap configured to mate with the top opening of the bottle body; a first bottom cap configured to mate with the bottom opening of the bottle body; a second bottom cap configured to mate with the first bottom cap; and a power output module disposed in the second bottom cap; wherein the first electrode structure has a cylindrical shape and the second electrode structure has a mesh shape, and wherein the power output module is electrically connected to the first electrode structure and the second electrode structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventors: Kuo Ming Liaw, Sung Nien Kao
  • Publication number: 20170092961
    Abstract: A water-activated power bank structure, comprising: a bottle body with a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the bottle body is configured to accommodate a first electrode structure and a second electrode structure. The water-activated power bank structure further comprises: a top cap configured to mate with the top opening of the bottle body; a first bottom cap configured to mate with the bottom opening of the bottle body; a second bottom cap configured to mate with the first bottom cap; and a power output module disposed in the second bottom cap; wherein the first electrode structure has a cylindrical shape and the second electrode structure has a mesh shape, and wherein the power output module is electrically connected to the first electrode structure and the second electrode structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Kuo Ming LIAW, Sung Nien KAO
  • Publication number: 20160226079
    Abstract: A water-activated power generating device, comprising a first module (100) having a first electrode plate (22) and a second electrode plate (31). The water-activated power generating device further comprises a first supporting structure (11), a second supporting structure (12) and two water storage layers (61, 62). The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate of the water-activated power generating device are fixed with a first fixing component (42), and a first insulating layer (51) is disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The water-activated power generating device further comprises a third electrode plate (21) and a fourth electrode plate (32), wherein the third electrode plate is fixed on the first supporting structure (11) with a second fixing component (41), and the fourth electrode plate (32) is fixed on the second supporting structure (12) with a third fixing component (43).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Sung Nien KAO, Kuo Ming LIAW
  • Patent number: 7011906
    Abstract: A battery for electrical appliances that consume low voltage battery has a body containing a fluid material that is composed of active carbon and water therein, two conductive rods functioning as the opposite electrodes of the battery and extending into the body, and a water receptacle attached to the body. Water stored in the receptacle is able to be drawn into the body via a water absorbent bar to react with the two conductive rods. With such an arrangement, a chemical reaction of the two electrodes and water generates electricity to provide to an electrical appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Sung-Nien Kao
  • Publication number: 20040125527
    Abstract: A battery for electrical appliances that consume low voltage battery has a body containing a fluid material that is composed of active carbon and water therein, two conductive rods functioning as the opposite electrodes of the battery and extending into the body, and a water receptacle attached to the body. Water stored in the receptacle is able to be drawn into the body via a water absorbent bar to react with the two conductive rods. With such an arrangement, a chemical reaction of the two electrodes and water generates electricity to provide to an electrical appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Sung-Nien Kao