Patents by Inventor Wai Shing Yau

Wai Shing Yau 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: 20180184830
    Abstract: A hanger may comprise a first component, a second component, and a joint. A first component may comprise a first vertical section comprising a top portion and a bottom portion; a neck extending from the top portion of the first vertical section; a first horizontal section connected to the bottom portion of the first vertical section; and a first securing feature disposed on the first horizontal section. A second component of the hanger may be connected to the first component. The second component may comprise a second vertical section comprising a top portion and a bottom portion; a second horizontal section connected to the bottom portion of the second vertical section; and a second securing feature disposed on the second horizontal section. The joint may provide a pivotal connection between the first component and the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Wai Shing YAU
  • Patent number: 9510702
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to articles and systems for hangers. In some embodiments, hangers may be operable as garment hangers. A hanger may comprise a body comprising two arms disposed opposite to each other, a neck disposed upward from the body, and an auxiliary section disposed downward from the body. The auxiliary section may comprise an auxiliary panel connected to the body by an extension panel, and at least one securing panel disposed on the auxiliary panel. The securing panel may comprise an outer tab connected to the auxiliary panel at two points, at least one vertical tab connected to the auxiliary panel between the two points, and at least one lateral tab disposed along an inner wall of the outer tab. Lateral tabs may comprise a rectangular, trapezoidal, or other polygonal geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: 9420910
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a hanger and a snap-on-twist-off tag combination is disclosed. In this embodiment, the hanger includes a body, a boss, and a hook. The snap-on-twist-off tag (hereinafter referred to as tag) includes a top end, a bottom end, a body portion connecting the top end and the bottom end, and an opening adjacent to the top end, wherein the body is resiliently expandable. In this embodiment the tag has a locked position, wherein the tag is longitudinally aligned with the body of the hanger, wherein the tag is locked to the top portion of the hanger and cannot be moved freely in any direction, and wherein the boss of the hanger extends through the opening of the tag. The tag also has an unlocked position of the tag, wherein the tag is perpendicularly aligned with the body of the hanger, wherein the boss of the hanger extends through the opening of the of the tag, and wherein the tag is movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Publication number: 20150060500
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to articles and systems for hangers. In some embodiments, hangers may be operable as garment hangers. A hanger may comprise a body comprising two arms disposed opposite to each other, a neck disposed upward from the body, and an auxiliary section disposed downward from the body. The auxiliary section may comprise an auxiliary panel connected to the body by an extension panel, and at least one securing panel disposed on the auxiliary panel. The securing panel may comprise an outer tab connected to the auxiliary panel at two points, at least one vertical tab connected to the auxiliary panel between the two points, and at least one lateral tab disposed along an inner wall of the outer tab. Lateral tabs may comprise a rectangular, trapezoidal, or other polygonal geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Publication number: 20130200114
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a hanger and a snap-on-twist-off tag combination is disclosed. In this embodiment, the hanger includes a body, a boss, and a hook. The snap-on-twist-off tag (hereinafter referred to as tag) includes a top end, a bottom end, a body portion connecting the top end and the bottom end, and an opening adjacent to the top end, wherein the body is resiliently expandable. In this embodiment the tag has a locked position, wherein the tag is longitudinally aligned with the body of the hanger, wherein the tag is locked to the top portion of the hanger and cannot be moved freely in any direction, and wherein the boss of the hanger extends through the opening of the tag. The tag also has an unlocked position of the tag, wherein the tag is perpendicularly aligned with the body of the hanger, wherein the boss of the hanger extends through the opening of the of the tag, and wherein the tag is movable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: 7628302
    Abstract: A hanger having a dependent loop is described. The dependent loop permits an associated hanger to be attached thereto. An accessory hanger is also described. The accessory hanger includes a securing mechanism for attachment to the dependent loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: 7537142
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pinch clip garment hanger. The pinch clip garment hanger includes a first jaw member, and a second jaw member pivotally secured to the first jaw member. At least one jaw member includes a friction pad, a receiving portion that houses the friction pad, and a securing device operable to secure the friction pad to the receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Wai Shing Plastic Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Wai Shing Yau, Wai Keung Yau
  • Publication number: 20070158373
    Abstract: Garment hangers having information tab mounts are described. An exemplary information tab mount includes a recessed portion for receiving an information tab, a rib member that extends upwardly to inhibit removal of the information tab from the holder, and a channel to facilitate deliberate removal of the information tab. The information tab may be releasably secured to the information tab mount with a latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Publication number: 20070158375
    Abstract: A hanger having a dependent loop is described. The dependent loop permits an associated hanger to be attached thereto. An accessory hanger is also described. The accessory hanger includes a securing mechanism for attachment to the dependent loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D527194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D530526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D531824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D570614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D658901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Wai Shing Plastic Products, Ltd.
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D661111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Wai Shing Plastic Products, Ltd.
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D759392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D878063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D901909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau
  • Patent number: D907377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventor: Wai Shing Yau