Patents by Inventor Tien-Li Chen

Tien-Li 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).

  • Publication number: 20190070893
    Abstract: A laser engraving structure with three-dimensional effect formed on a plane, includes a substrate and at least one stacking sheets having a color different from a color of the substrate and attached on a processing surface of the substrate in order to form a multi-layered composite wooden material. In addition, the laser engraving technique can be utilized to the stacking surface of the composite wooden board in order to engrave out a desired pattern. Accordingly, a three-dimensional visual effect with great colors at different engraving depths can be achieved along with a gradient effect of different gray scale can be generated among layers of colors such that the texture is of rich colors and vividness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Tien-Li Chen, Hung-Po Ou Yang
  • Patent number: 8240692
    Abstract: A wheel-locking suspension fork assembly for a bicycle includes first and second cylinder members coupled by a crosspiece disposed above a wheel, and a coupling joint turnably mounted on the first cylinder member and connected to a latch rod that is moved to be retained to a first catch unit on the first cylinder member so as to permit the wheel to freely rotate, or to a second catch unit on the second cylinder member so as to position between spokes of the wheel to lock the wheel. A key-operated lock is disposed in the coupling joint to be displaceable to a locking position where the latch rod is retained in the second catch unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Tien-Li Chen, Sen-Chun Tsai
  • Patent number: 8177682
    Abstract: An apparatus for improving fuel efficiency of a vehicle is provided, including an engine, a generator system and an air-conditioning system. The generator system and the air-conditioning system are connected respectively through transmission elements and a moveable first active transmission wheel and a second active transmission wheel on the engine core axis. A first clutch is placed between the crank shaft of the engine and the first active transmission wheel, and a second clutch is placed between the first active transmission wheel and the second active transmission wheel. Also, a control circuit is provided to control the operation of the first clutch and the second clutch, in order to control the driving and rotation of the first active transmission wheel and/or the second active transmission wheel. The control circuit further determines according to the signal whether power is provided directly to the generator system and further drives the air-conditioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventors: Ten-Lee Chang, Tien-Li Chen
  • Patent number: 8151919
    Abstract: A vehicle-used composite braking/accelerating system is provided. In accordance with the composite braking/accelerating system, a movable motor is provided adjacent to a wheel of the vehicle. The movable motor is electrically connected to a control circuit and a battery. When the vehicle is moving and the moving vehicle is braked to decelerate, in which the driver of the vehicle slightly steps on the braking device, the control circuit instructs the movable motor to execute a generator function and drives the actuator to operate. The movable motor includes a coil member and a magnetic member. When the coil member and the magnetic member are correspondingly positioned and relatively rotated, the movable motor generates electrical energy, and saves the generated electrical energy into the battery. In such a way, the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle is transformed into electrical energy for saving the fuel consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Tien-Li Chen, Ten-Lee Chang
  • Publication number: 20120080865
    Abstract: A wheel-locking suspension fork assembly for a bicycle includes first and second cylinder members coupled by a crosspiece disposed above a wheel, and a coupling joint turnably mounted on the first cylinder member and connected to a latch rod that is moved to be retained to a first catch unit on the first cylinder member so as to permit the wheel to freely rotate, or to a second catch unit on the second cylinder member so as to position between spokes of the wheel to lock the wheel. A key-operated lock is disposed in the coupling joint to be displaceable to a locking position where the latch rod is retained in the second catch unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Tien-Li CHEN, Sen-Chun TSAI
  • Publication number: 20120037673
    Abstract: A clip-on portable case, which can be clipped on an item of apparel to enable a user to easily and conveniently carry a portable electronic device with him, includes a clip-on mounting frame adapted to be clipped onto the item, and a holding frame having a gate member hinged to a backboard which is turnable relative to the mounting frame between unloading and loaded positions and which defines a receptacle area for the electronic device. A transmitting mechanism is disposed between the gate member and the mounting frame such that, when the backboard is turned from the loaded position to the unloading position, the gate member is swung from a closed position to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: TIEN-LI CHEN, SEN-CHUN TSAI
  • Publication number: 20110162900
    Abstract: A vehicle-used composite braking/accelerating system is provided. In accordance with the composite braking/accelerating system, a movable motor is provided adjacent to a wheel of the vehicle. The movable motor is electrically connected to a control circuit and a battery. When the vehicle is moving and the moving vehicle is braked to decelerate, in which the driver of the vehicle slightly steps on the braking device, the control circuit instructs the movable motor to execute a generator function and drives the actuator to operate. The movable motor includes a coil member and a magnetic member. When the coil member and the magnetic member are correspondingly positioned and relatively rotated, the movable motor generates electrical energy, and saves the generated electrical energy into the battery. In such a way, the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle is transformed into electrical energy for saving the fuel consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Tien-Li CHEN, Ten-Lee Chang
  • Publication number: 20110130929
    Abstract: A smart ETC system is provided. The smart ETC system includes a control circuit electrically connected to a battery, an ignition system, a vehicle speedometer, an ETC device, an automatic transmission, and a brake device. When a vehicle speed detector detects a vehicle speed lower than a predetermined value, the control circuit ignores a present gear, and outputs a neutral gear (N-gear) signal to an automatic transmission to shift the automatic transmission to an N-gear, and then instructs an ignition system of an engine to execute a switch-off instruction. Meanwhile, electric power consumed by all electric appliances is supplied by a battery. When the control circuit detects a signal indicating a battery level lower than a predetermined value, the control circuit outputs an instruction to the ignition system of the engine to restart the engine to charge the battery via a generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Ten-Lee CHANG, Tien-Li Chen
  • Publication number: 20100311543
    Abstract: An apparatus for improving fuel efficiency of a vehicle is provided, including an engine, a generator system and an air-conditioning system. The generator system and the air-conditioning system are connected respectively through transmission elements and a moveable first active transmission wheel and a second active transmission wheel on the engine core axis. A first clutch is placed between the crank shaft of the engine and the first active transmission wheel, and a second clutch is placed between the first active transmission wheel and the second active transmission wheel. Also, a control circuit is provided to control the operation of the first clutch and the second clutch, in order to control the driving and rotation of the first active transmission wheel and/or the second active transmission wheel. The control circuit further determines according to the signal whether power is provided directly to the generator system and further drives the air-conditioning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Ten-Lee CHANG, Tien-Li CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100286854
    Abstract: A driving apparatus for improving fuel efficiency of vehicle is provided. The driving apparatus includes an engine connected to a transmission system of the vehicle; a clutch connected to the engine for power engaging or disengaging with the engine; a generator connected to the clutch for power engaging or disengaging with the clutch; a control circuit electrically connected to the clutch and the generator; and a battery electrically connected to the control circuit, wherein when the engine is operating, the control circuit receives a signal to allow the battery to provide power to drive the generator; when the rotation speed of the generator reaches a threshold, the control circuit is activated to drive the clutch to engage the engine and the generator, interrupt power provided to drive the generator so that the generator is operated by the engine, and the generated power is stored through the control circuit to the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Ten-Lee CHANG, Tien-Li CHEN