Patents by Inventor Ten-Chang Liu

Ten-Chang Liu 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).

  • Foldable sunshades
    Patent number: 6648396
    Abstract: Sunshades for vehicle windows are provided, including a shade having upper and lower edges, and a pair of support members having free ends. One of the members is associated with each of the upper and lower edges, and the support members are constructed to be spaced apart to support the shade in an extended, open position during use. Each of the support members includes a self-straightening tape that is arcuate in cross-section and can be repeatedly folded without significant plastic deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: The First Years, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Ten-Chang Liu
  • Foldable sunshades
    Publication number: 20020070581
    Abstract: Sunshades for vehicle windows are provided, including a shade having upper and lower edges, and a pair of support members having free ends. One of the members is associated with each of the upper and lower edges, and the support members are constructed to be spaced apart to support the shade in an extended, open position during use. Each of the support members includes a self-straightening tape that is arcuate in cross-section and can be repeatedly folded without significant plastic deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Ten-Chang Liu