Patents by Inventor Wen-Fu Liao

Wen-Fu Liao 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).

  • Patent number: 12261392
    Abstract: A waterproof structure of a socket connector includes a waterproof housing, a socket, a cable, and a waterproof plug. The waterproof housing includes a wiring opening. The inner surface of the waterproof housing incudes a ring step surface facing the wiring opening. The wiring opening is covered by an end cap. The socket is received in the waterproof housing. The cable is connected to the socket and passes the wiring opening. The waterproof plug wrapping the cable is arranged in the wiring opening to close the wiring opening. The waterproof plug has an inner and an outer end, the inner end faces the socket, and a longitudinal annular rib is arranged on the inner end. The end cover is fastened to the waterproof housing along the longitudinal direction of the waterproof plug to press the outer end to make the longitudinal ring rib press the ring step surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignees: JESS-LINK PRODUCTS CO., LTD., ULTRASPEED ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Xu, Wen-Fu Liao, Yun-Chang Yang, Ming-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 12142872
    Abstract: A thermoconductive structure includes a waterproof casing, a socket and a thermoconductive plate. The socket is accommodated in the waterproof casing and includes a metal housing having an inserting opening and a side opening defined on a side of the inserting opening. The thermoconductive plate is movably disposed on the metal housing. One surface of the thermoconductive plate protrudes from an inner surface of the metal housing through the side opening. Another surface of the thermoconductive plate is provided with a soft thermoconductive element. The soft thermoconductive element is disposed between an inner surface of the waterproof casing and the thermoconductive plate. When a plug is inserted into the metal housing, the plug pushes the thermoconductive plate to make the soft thermoconductive element be compressed by the thermoconductive plate and the waterproof housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignees: JESS-LINK PRODUCTS CO., LTD., ULTRASPEED ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Xu, Wen-Fu Liao, Yun-Chang Yang, Ming-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20240332824
    Abstract: An electric connecting cable includes an insulative seat, multiple terminals and multiple wires corresponding to the terminals. The terminals are buried in the insulative seat. Each terminal has a soldering leg. Each soldering leg penetrates out of the insulative seat. The soldering legs are arranged in a row. Each soldering leg is disposed with a concave soldering groove. Each soldering groove has a notch and a slope outward extended from an edge of the notch. Each wire has a soldering end. Each soldering end is accommodated in corresponding one of the soldering grooves. Each soldering end is separately soldered to corresponding one of the soldering legs. Each wire is extended along a longitudinal direction of corresponding one of the soldering legs soldered thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN, Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO
  • Publication number: 20240332853
    Abstract: A waterproof electrical connection device includes a waterproof casing, a socket assembly, a wire element, and a waterproof plug. The waterproof casing includes a wiring port. An inner surface of the waterproof casing includes an annular step surface facing the wiring port. The wiring port is covered by an end cover. The socket assembly is placed inside the waterproof casing. The waterproof plug is arranged in the wiring port to seal it. The wire element is connected to a connector of the socket assembly and passes through the waterproof casing via the waterproof plug. The waterproof plug has an inner end and an outer end opposite to the inner end. The inner end is arranged toward the socket assembly and includes a longitudinal ring rib. The end cover is fastened to the waterproof casing to press the outer end, so that the longitudinal ring rib presses the annular step surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN, Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO
  • Publication number: 20230318224
    Abstract: A waterproof structure of a socket connector includes a waterproof housing, a socket, a cable, and a waterproof plug. The waterproof housing includes a wiring opening. The inner surface of the waterproof housing incudes a ring step surface facing the wiring opening. The wiring opening is covered by an end cap. The socket is received in the waterproof housing. The cable is connected to the socket and passes the wiring opening. The waterproof plug wrapping the cable is arranged in the wiring opening to close the wiring opening. The waterproof plug has an inner and an outer end, the inner end faces the socket, and a longitudinal annular rib is arranged on the inner end. The end cover is fastened to the waterproof housing along the longitudinal direction of the waterproof plug to press the outer end to make the longitudinal ring rib press the ring step surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO, Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230318223
    Abstract: A thermoconductive structure includes a waterproof casing, a socket and a thermoconductive plate. The socket is accommodated in the waterproof casing and includes a metal housing having an inserting opening and a side opening defined on a side of the inserting opening. The thermoconductive plate is movably disposed on the metal housing. One surface of the thermoconductive plate protrudes from an inner surface of the metal housing through the side opening. Another surface of the thermoconductive plate is provided with a soft thermoconductive element. The soft thermoconductive element is disposed between an inner surface of the waterproof casing and the thermoconductive plate. When a plug is inserted into the metal housing, the plug pushes the thermoconductive plate to make the soft thermoconductive element be compressed by the thermoconductive plate and the waterproof housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO, Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN
  • Patent number: 9153997
    Abstract: A charging device and associated electrical appliances are provided. More than one electronic device can be charged simultaneously, with a wireless charging option available. Thus, the user has greater flexibility in selecting the desired charging option. Each associated appliance has a receiving compartment to hold the charging device, and the receiving compartment is configured with at least one first terminal. The charging device has at least one electrical interface for cable connection, a wireless charging transmitter, and at least one second terminal for mating electrically to the first terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 9112319
    Abstract: A modular electrical connector module includes an outer panel, an outlet box and an interchangeable socket module. The interchangeable socket module has at least one connector and is disposed in the outlet box yet demountable. The interchangeable socket module is exposed to the exterior via an opening defined by the outer panel for easy maintenance accessibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 9074761
    Abstract: A charging device and associated electrical appliances are provided. More than one electronic device can be charged simultaneously, with a wireless charging option available. Thus, the user has greater flexibility in selecting the desired charging option. Each associated appliance has a receiving compartment to hold the charging device, and the receiving compartment is configured with at least one first terminal. The charging device has at least one electrical interface for cable connection, a wireless charging transmitter, and at least one second terminal for mating electrically to the first terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 8944853
    Abstract: A retractable USB connector includes a first module and a second module. The first module has a first insulating main body and a first conductive module formed with a plurality of first conductive terminals and a plurality of a second conductive terminals. The second module has a second insulating main body and a second conductive module. The second module is linearly movable along the first module. When the second module contacts the first and second conductive terminals, electrical connection is established. In contrast, when the second module is removed from the first and second conductive terminals, electrical connection is terminated as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsin Liao, Wen-Fu Liao
  • Patent number: 8936489
    Abstract: A USB device using a rotatable USB connector includes a cable, a first USB plug, a second USB plug and a rotatable USB connector. The cable has a tail end, a first branch end and a second branch end. The first USB plug connects the tail end, the second USB plug connects the second branch end and the rotatable USB connector connects the first branch end. The rotatable USB connector has a first insulating main body, a second insulating main body, a plurality of first conductive terminals and a plurality of second conductive terminals. The first insulating main body and blades form a first connector module while the second insulating main body and blades form a second connector module. The USB 2.0 and second connector modules are movably connected via a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20140078741
    Abstract: A charging device and associated electrical appliances are provided. More than one electronic device can be charged simultaneously, with a wireless charging option available. Thus, the user has greater flexibility in selecting the desired charging option. Each associated appliance has a receiving compartment to hold the charging device, and the receiving compartment is configured with at least one first terminal. The charging device has at least one electrical interface for cable connection, a wireless charging transmitter, and at least one second terminal for mating electrically to the first terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
  • Publication number: 20140077759
    Abstract: A charging device and associated electrical appliances are provided. More than one electronic device can be charged simultaneously, with a wireless charging option available. Thus, the user has greater flexibility in selecting the desired charging option. Each associated appliance has a receiving compartment to hold the charging device, and the receiving compartment is configured with at least one first terminal. The charging device has at least one electrical interface for cable connection, a wireless charging transmitter, and at least one second terminal for mating electrically to the first terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20140057495
    Abstract: A retractable USB connector includes a first module and a second module. The first module has a first insulating main body and a first conductive module formed with a plurality of first conductive terminals and a plurality of a second conductive terminals. The second module has a second insulating main body and a second conductive module. The second module is linearly movable along the first module. When the second module contacts the first and second conductive terminals, electrical connection is established. In contrast, when the second module is removed from the first and second conductive terminals, electrical connection is terminated as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsin LIAO, Wen-Fu LIAO
  • Publication number: 20140021864
    Abstract: A functional control adapter for light generating devices includes a female portion, a male portion, and a control module. The female portion has an inlet body. The inlet body has a housing member having a first contact module. The male portion has an outlet body connected to the inlet body. A second contact module is disposed on the exterior of the outlet body. The control module is located at the inlet body and connected electrically to the first contact module of the female portion and the second contact module of the male portion. The adapter and the light source are joined separately, thus the lighting device can be dismounted or installed with convenience, and individual parts can be replaced as needed for reducing repair cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Patent number: 8550828
    Abstract: A USB connector is disclosed, which includes a first insulating body, a second insulating body, a plurality of first and second terminals, a first cover, and a second cover. A first module is defined by the first insulating body, the first terminals, and the first cover. A second module is defined the by second insulating body, the second terminals, and the second cover. The first and second modules are movably coupled relative to each other, for using independently or jointly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20130109219
    Abstract: A modular electrical connector module includes an outer panel, an outlet box and an interchangeable socket module. The interchangeable socket module has at least one connector and is disposed in the outlet box yet demountable. The interchangeable socket module is exposed to the exterior via an opening defined by the outer panel for easy maintenance accessibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
  • Publication number: 20130084725
    Abstract: A USB device using a rotatable USB connector includes a cable, a first USB plug, a second USB plug and a rotatable USB connector. The cable has a tail end, a first branch end and a second branch end. The first USB plug connects the tail end, the second USB plug connects the second branch end and the rotatable USB connector connects the first branch end. The rotatable USB connector has a first insulating main body, a second insulating main body, a plurality of first conductive terminals and a plurality of second conductive terminals. The first insulating main body and blades form a first connector module while the second insulating main body and blades form a second connector module. The USB 2.0 and second connector modules are movably connected via a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
  • Patent number: 8348685
    Abstract: A USB connector is disclosed, which includes a first insulating body, a second insulating body, a plurality of first and second terminals, a first cover, and a second cover. A first module is defined by the first insulating body, the first terminals, and the first cover. A second module is defined the by second insulating body, the second terminals, and the second cover. The first and second modules are movably coupled relative to each other, for using independently or jointly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
  • Publication number: 20120329331
    Abstract: A USB connector is disclosed, which includes a first insulating body, a second insulating body, a plurality of first and second terminals, a first cover, and a second cover. A first module is defined by the first insulating body, the first terminals, and the first cover. A second module is defined the by second insulating body, the second terminals, and the second cover. The first and second modules are movably coupled relative to each other, for using independently or jointly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO