Patents by Inventor Tau Chuan Chen

Tau Chuan Chen 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).

  • Card connector with improved heat-dissipation, retention, and ESD protection features
    Patent number: 9122899
    Abstract: A card connector for use with a card comprising electronic circuitry and a card reader device comprising electronic circuitry which can communicate with the card. The card connector is configured to receive the card when the card is inserted into the card reader. The card connector has a connector body and an attached cover. The connector body includes a plurality of electronic contacts that engage the card circuitry and operationally link the card to the card reader device. The cover includes one or more retaining springs which engage the card to secure the card and draw heat from the card. The cover also has a lip or tongue and grounding tabs which provide electrostatic discharge protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: GENESIS TECHNOLOGY USA, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hodge, Tau Chuan Chen
  • Card Connector with Improved Heat-Dissipation, Retention, and ESD Protection Features
    Publication number: 20140162490
    Abstract: A card connector for use with a card comprising electronic circuitry and a card reader device comprising electronic circuitry which can communicate with the card. The card connector is configured to receive the card when the card is inserted into the card reader. The card connector has a connector body and an attached cover. The connector body includes a plurality of electronic contacts that engage the card circuitry and operationally link the card to the card reader device. The cover includes one or more retaining springs which engage the card to secure the card and draw heat from the card. The cover also has a lip or tongue and grounding tabs which provide electrostatic discharge protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hodge, Tau Chuan Chen