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).
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Patent number: 12261392Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignees: JESS-LINK PRODUCTS CO., LTD., ULTRASPEED ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Jun Xu, Wen-Fu Liao, Yun-Chang Yang, Ming-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 12142872Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignees: JESS-LINK PRODUCTS CO., LTD., ULTRASPEED ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Jun Xu, Wen-Fu Liao, Yun-Chang Yang, Ming-Wei Chen
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Publication number: 20240332824Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN, Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO
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Publication number: 20240332853Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN, Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO
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Publication number: 20230318224Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO, Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN
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Publication number: 20230318223Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Ming-Jun XU, Wen-Fu LIAO, Yun-Chang YANG, Ming-Wei CHEN
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Patent number: 9153997Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Patent number: 9112319Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Patent number: 9074761Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Patent number: 8944853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: Sheng-Hsin Liao, Wen-Fu Liao
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Patent number: 8936489Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Publication number: 20140078741Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
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Publication number: 20140077759Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Publication number: 20140057495Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Sheng-Hsin LIAO, Wen-Fu LIAO
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Publication number: 20140021864Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Patent number: 8550828Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Publication number: 20130109219Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
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Publication number: 20130084725Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO
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Patent number: 8348685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventors: Wen-Yung Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Sheng-Hsin Liao
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Publication number: 20120329331Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: WEN-YUNG LIAO, WEN-FU LIAO, SHENG-HSIN LIAO