Patents by Inventor Wei-Hsi Chen

Wei-Hsi 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: 20090178912
    Abstract: A multi-directional key for an electronic device includes a hollow frame a key substrate, a multi-directional key body, and a supporting frame. The hollow frame includes a pair of first opposite parallel bars and a pair of second opposite parallel bars. Perpendicular planes of the first opposite parallel bars and perpendicular planes of the second opposite parallel bars are substantially perpendicular to each other. Each of two opposite sides of the key substrate is correspondingly connected to each of the first opposite parallel bars of the hollow frame by a pair of first connection portions. The multi-directional key body is positioned on the key substrate. The supporting frame is connected to the second opposite parallel bars of the hollow frame by a pair of second connection portions. A key assembly employing the multi-directional key is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Patent number: 7550668
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a case (100) and a supporting member (40). The case includes a cover (10), a base (20), and a receiving member (30) received between the cover and the base. The cover includes a first bottom wall (12), and the base includes a second bottom wall (22). A receiving recess (144) is formed in the first and second bottom walls. A retaining portion (32) is formed in the receiving member, and received in the receiving recess. The retaining portion includes at least one slot (328). The supporting member is mounted to the retaining portion, and includes at least one locating portion (426) slideable in the slot. Thereby, when the electronic device is in a horizontal position, the supporting member is fully received in the receiving recess of the case; when the electronic device is in an upright position, the supporting member is perpendicular to the receiving recess of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Hsi Chen
  • Patent number: 7429192
    Abstract: An electronic device (10) includes a circuit board (40) and a shield (20). The circuit board includes a pair of mounting holes (44), a first surface (41), a second surface (43) opposite to the first surface, and at least one electronic component (42). The shield includes a top wall (26), a pair of first sidewalls (22), a pair of second sidewalls (24) opposite to the first sidewalls, and a pair of mounting members (23). The top wall, the first sidewalls, and the second sidewalls cooperatively bound a receiving portion (28) for receiving the electronic component. The mounting members extend respectively from the first sidewalls toward the circuit board corresponding to the mounting holes of the circuit board. At least one gap (220) is formed between each of the mounting members and each of the first sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng-Liang Liao, Wei-Hsi Chen
  • Publication number: 20080194015
    Abstract: Algae are irradiated to obtain a hormesis so that its thickness is increased or its growth time is shortened. A cubic rack with an adhesion unit is used so that more algae are planted to be cultured on the adhesion unit through the irradiation for mass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Yean-Chang Chen, Meng-Chou Lee, Ming-Chao Kuo, Wen-Song Hwang, Chia-Chieh Chen, Lee-Chung Men, Bin Lin, Kuan-Yin Chen, Hsueh-Hsuan Liu, Wei-Hsi Chen
  • Publication number: 20080117605
    Abstract: An electronic device, comprises a cage (10) and a peripheral component (20). The cage comprises an inner sidewall (14), and an external sidewall (12) parallel to the inner sidewall, a receiving slot (15) formed between the inner sidewall and the external sidewall, and a shaft (152) formed at an end of the receiving slot with two ends of the shaft respectively connected with the inner sidewall and the external sidewall. The external sidewall comprises a plurality of hooks (126) thereon, and the hooks are above and across the receiving slot. The peripheral component defines a groove (22) in a side thereof. The groove corresponds to the shaft. The peripheral component further comprises a plurality of holding slots corresponding to the hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080096422
    Abstract: An electronic device (10) includes a circuit board (40) and a shield (20). The circuit board includes a pair of mounting holes (44), a first surface (41), a second surface (43) opposite to the first surface, and at least one electronic component (42). The shield includes a top wall (26), a pair of first sidewalls (22), a pair of second sidewalls (24) opposite to the first sidewalls, and a pair of mounting members (23). The top wall, the first sidewalls, and the second sidewalls cooperatively bound a receiving portion (28) for receiving the electronic component. The mounting members extend respectively from the first sidewalls toward the circuit board corresponding to the mounting holes of the circuit board. At least one gap (220) is formed between each of the mounting members and each of the first sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FENG-LIANG LIAO, WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080073360
    Abstract: An electronic device (10) includes a housing (30) and a supporting member (50) for supporting the housing. The housing includes a wall (31) and a plurality of vents (32) disposed on the wall. The supporting member includes a base (52) and a pair of upright walls (54). The base includes at least one securing member (522) and an opening (525). The securing member is engaged with one of the corresponding vents. The opening is aligned with the vents. The pair of upright walls bilaterally extend up from opposite edges of the base and defines a receiving space for receiving a part of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Patent number: 7344385
    Abstract: A power supply device (10) includes a case (30), a circuit board (50), a plurality of conductive terminals (60), and a plurality of securing members (40). The case includes a bottom plate (32). Each terminal is embedded in the bottom plate and includes a first end portion (66) extending into the case, and a second end portion (64) extending out of the case. The first end portion includes at least one receiving portion (62) disposed on a distal end thereof. Each securing member is mounted on the circuit board and includes at least one protrusion (48) received in the corresponding receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Hsi Chen
  • Publication number: 20070249187
    Abstract: A power supply device (10) includes a case (30), a circuit board (50), a plurality of conductive terminals (60), and a plurality of securing members (40). The case includes a bottom plate (32). Each terminal is embedded in the bottom plate and includes a first end portion (66) extending into the case, and a second end portion (64) extending out of the case. The first end portion includes at least one receiving portion (62) disposed on a distal end thereof. Each securing member is mounted on the circuit board and includes at least one protrusion (48) received in the corresponding receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20070211489
    Abstract: A light-pipe (50) includes a first portion (52) for collecting light from a light source (93), and a second portion (54) for transferring the light from the first portion and outputting the light. The second portion is disposed opposite to the first portion. The first portion includes a plurality of protrusions (521) disposed thereon. The light-pipe defines a keyhole (56) extending through the first portion and the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIUNN-HER LI, SHIH-CHANG HSU, WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20070040753
    Abstract: The retractable cable device includes a base, a rotary portion, a spring, a cover, and at least two medal plates. The rotary portion cooperates with the base to form a cavity, and the cable is disposed on the rotary portion. The spring is disposed in the cavity for driving the rotary portion to rotate. The cover is coupled to the base. The metal plate is connected to the rotary portion for maintaining an electrical connection between the antenna and the cable when the rotary portion rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHE-MING LEE, CHEN-CHI FAN, CHIH-CHIANG WU, WEI-HSI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20060285307
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a case (100) and a supporting member (40). The case includes a cover (10), a base (20), and a receiving member (30) received between the cover and the base. The cover includes a first bottom wall (12), and the base includes a second bottom wall (22). A receiving recess (144) is formed in the first and second bottom walls. A retaining portion (32) is formed in the receiving member, and received in the receiving recess. The retaining portion includes at least one slot (328). The supporting member is mounted to the retaining portion, and includes at least one locating portion (426) slideable in the slot. Thereby, when the electronic device is in a horizontal position, the supporting member is fully received in the receiving recess of the case; when the electronic device is in an upright position, the supporting member is perpendicular to the receiving recess of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Hsi Chen