Patents by Inventor Tsai Chen Yang

Tsai Chen Yang 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: 20170097648
    Abstract: A water valve includes a valve body, a stationary sleeve, and a movable sleeve. The stationary sleeve is received in the valve body, and the movable sleeve is slidably disposed in the stationary sleeve. A partition plate is formed in the movable sleeve to partition the movable sleeve into a cold water cavity and a hot water cavity at two ends respectively. An external wall of the movable sleeve is formed with an annular groove positionally corresponding to the partition plate. When the partition plate is pushed under different pressure of cold water and hot water, the movable sleeve is moved to regulate flow ratio of cold water and hot water. Besides, water is received in the annular groove and the gap between the stationary sleeve and the movable sleeve for cushion and lubrication. Thus, the movable sleeve is easier to move for regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Patent number: 9206914
    Abstract: A check valve is provided. The check valve includes a position limiting member, a back-flow preventing member and a lid body. The back-flow preventing member is disposed between the position limiting member and the lid body, and a blocking portion of the back-flow preventing member is flexible. When the blocking portion is impacted by an external water source, a gap will be formed between an external peripheral verge of the blocking portion and a stepped portion of the position limiting member to allow the water source to flow through the position limiting member. When the blocking portion is impacted by a reverse water source, the external peripheral verge of the blocking portion is abutted against the stepped portion to unallow the water source to flow through the position limiting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang
  • Patent number: 9022433
    Abstract: A quick connector includes a female adapter and two retainers. The female adapter has a joint portion and an axial hole being adapted for a male adapter inserting therein. The joint portion has two openings and two pairs of engaging portions. Each retainer includes a pair of pivot members positioned in one of two pairs of engaging portions, so that the retainers can pivot between a clamping position and a spreading position. The retainers are positioned in the engaging portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang
  • Publication number: 20150102112
    Abstract: An integrated water valve includes an extendible temperature-regulation rod disposed in a main body. Temperature of water can be adjusted by moving the temperature-regulation rod to change ratio of cold water and hot water. Also, water flow can be controlled by rotating the main body with respect to a seat at the bottom thereof. Thus, the present invention can be adapted for adjusting water flow and water temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20150090357
    Abstract: A check valve is provided. The check valve includes a position limiting member, a back-flow preventing member and a lid body. The back-flow preventing member is disposed between the position limiting member and the lid body, and a blocking portion of the back-flow preventing member is flexible. When the blocking portion is impacted by an external water source, a gap will be formed between an external peripheral verge of the blocking portion and a stepped portion of the position limiting member to allow the water source to flow through the position limiting member. When the blocking portion is impacted by a reverse water source, the external peripheral verge of the blocking portion is abutted against the stepped portion to unallow the water source to flow through the position limiting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20150014423
    Abstract: A water valve includes a valve body, a stationary sleeve, and a movable sleeve. The stationary sleeve is received in the valve body, and the movable sleeve is slidably disposed in the stationary sleeve. A partition plate is formed in the movable sleeve to partition the movable sleeve into a cold water cavity and a hot water cavity at two ends respectively. An external wall of the movable sleeve is formed with an annular groove positionally corresponding to the partition plate. When the partition plate is pushed under different pressure of cold water and hot water, the movable sleeve is moved to regulate flow ratio of cold water and hot water. Besides, water is received in the annular groove and the gap between the stationary sleeve and the movable sleeve for cushion and lubrication. Thus, the movable sleeve is easier to move for regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20140103127
    Abstract: A temperature-controlling water valve includes a main body, a main valve, and a screw element to screw with a threaded portion on the main body. The main body defines a height direction and a horizontal direction perpendicular to each other. The main body has a first end and an opposite second end along the height direction. A cold and a hot water inlets opposite to the first end are formed at the second end. Cold water and hot water are mixed in the main body and flow out from an outlet between the first and the second ends along the horizontal direction. The main valve disposed in the main body is able to regulate water amount flowing in, and one end of the main valve is exposed above the second end. Thereby, the present invention is able to be installed easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20140097256
    Abstract: A faucet has a multiway tube and a water mixer installed in the multiway tube. The water mixer has a balance unit and a mixing element, and the water mixer can be connected to two water sources. When the pressure of one water source varies rapidly, the balance element can modulate the effect that may influence the flow rate of each water source. The mixing element is, on the other hand, adapted to mix the two water flows. As such, the faucet of the present invention can stabilize the temperature of the mixed water outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Patent number: 8684027
    Abstract: A protective cover of the present invention is adapted to be disposed on a wall-mounted faucet. The protective cover includes a cover plate. Two protruding posts, two abutting posts, and two extension posts vertically extend from one surface of the cover plate. Each distal end of the protruding posts is formed with a location hole. Each distal end of the extension posts is formed with a hook portion. Therefore, the protruding posts and the abutting posts can abut against the wall-mounted faucet so as to make the location hole receive the location shafts of the faucet and make the hook portions abut against the faucet. Thereby, the present invention can be firmly disposed on wall-mounted faucets to provide a protective effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang
  • Publication number: 20130320101
    Abstract: A water valve assembly of the present invention includes a temperature controller, a main controller, and a connecting tube disposed therebetween. Water entering the temperature controller further enters the main controller via the connecting tube and is discharged from the main controller. The temperature controller and the main controller are arranged in an edge of bathtub, and the connecting tube is parallel to the edge of bathtub. Also, water always flows not parallely to a width of the edge of bathtub in the water valve assembly. Thus, the water valve assembly of the present invention is able to be installed in a narrower edge of bathtub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Patent number: 8578969
    Abstract: A non-return structure of water valve includes a valve body, two limiting elements, and two non-return elements. The valve body forms two inlets and two annular protrusions around the two inlets respectively. Each annular protrusion encloses a receiving room receiving one of the limiting elements. The limiting element defines a widened hole and a reduced hole, and a stepped portion is formed therebetween. The non-return element includes a blocking portion disposed in the widened hole and having an external diameter larger than the one of the reduced hole, and the blocking portion is resilient. Thereby, returning water is unable to separate the circumference of the blocking portion from the stepped portion to form gaps. Thus, the non-return structure of water valve is able to prevent water from flowing back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang
  • Publication number: 20130249211
    Abstract: A quick connector includes a female adapter and two retainers. The female adapter has a joint portion and an axial hole being adapted for a male adapter inserting therein. The joint portion has two openings and two pairs of engaging portions. Each retainer includes a pair of pivot members positioned in one of two pairs of engaging portions, so that the retainers can pivot between a clamping position and a spreading position. The present invention can engage and disengage from the male adapter quickly with the retainers by pivoting means. The retainers are positioned in the engaging portions so as to be installed and dismantled easily. One of the retainers pivots in a clockwise direction, the other one of the retainers pivots in a counterclockwise direction. Users can easily operate the retainers to pivot, and the retainers would not be obstructed by the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Patent number: 8371620
    Abstract: A quick connector includes a female adapter and at least a retainer. The female adapter has a joint portion and an axial hole. The axial hole is adapted for a male adapter inserting therein. The joint portion has an opening and at least a pair of engaging recesses. The opening communicates with the axial hole. The engaging recess has a narrow section and a broad section. The retainer includes a pair of pivot members positioned in a predetermined position of the broad section of the engaging recess so that the retainer may pivot between a clamping position and a spreading position. The present invention can accomplish the purpose of engaging the male adapter or dismantling fast with the pivoting retainer. The retainer is selectively positioned in the predetermined position of the engaging recess so that the retainer may be installed or detached easily, and be prevented from missing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang
  • Publication number: 20130025719
    Abstract: A connecting tube with a flow rate stabilizer of the present invention includes a flow rate stabilizer and a connecting portion. The flow rate stabilizer has a main body and an elastic ring. The elastic ring is received in the receiving groove of the main body. The connecting portion is divided into a first part and a second part. As such, the present invention uses the elastic ring moving in the receiving groove. Pushing by the water, the elastic ring is able to move in the receiving groove so as to obstruct the flow way partially, and the flow rate would be stable. The structure of the connecting portion enables the present invention to be adapted to various water pipes. As such, manufacturing is uncomplicated, and lifetime is prolonged. Therefore, the present invention is more competitive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20120247588
    Abstract: A flow rate stabilizer of the present invention includes a main body and an elastic ring. The main body is formed with a receiving groove and a plurality of penetrating holes. The elastic ring is movably received in the receiving groove. The position of the elastic ring is able to be changed by water pressure so as to obstruct water flow partially. Au such, flow rate is stabilized. Structure of the flow rate stabilizer is simplified, so that producibility and durability of the present invention is well performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20120222763
    Abstract: A faucet valve of the present invention includes a pressure valve and a mix valve. The faucet valve can be connected to two external water pipes. The pressure valve can balance the water amount from the water pipes when the water pressure of the water pipes changes. The mix valve can mix the water from the water pipes and then output the water. Thereby, the present invention can stabilize the water temperature by balancing the amount of the hot water and the cold water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20120145258
    Abstract: A protective cover of the present invention is adapted to be disposed on a wall-mounted faucet. The protective cover includes a cover plate. Two protruding posts, two abutting posts, and two extension posts vertically extend from one surface of the cover plate. Each distal end of the protruding posts is formed with a location hole. Each distal end of the extension posts is formed with a hook portion. Therefore, the protruding posts and the abutting posts can abut against the wall-mounted faucet so as to make the location hole receive the location shafts of the faucet and make the hook portions abut against the faucet. Thereby, the present invention can be firmly disposed on wall-mounted faucets to provide a protective effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Publication number: 20120073686
    Abstract: A control valve assembly for a faucet of the present invention includes a main body, a mixing valve and a controller. The main body has a first inlet passage, a second inlet passage, a mixing room and a lateral outlet. The first inlet passage and the second inlet passage communicate with the mixing room. The lateral outlet is located on a side surface of the main body. The lateral outlet communicates with the mixing room. The mixing valve is used for adjusting a ratio between the fluxes of the first inlet passage and the second inlet passage. The controller is operated for controlling the mixing valve. Therefore, the inlets and the outlet are not gathered on the bottom of the main body. The structure of the faucet is simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen YANG
  • Patent number: D685064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang
  • Patent number: D700285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Tsai-Chen Yang