Patents by Inventor Wen San Chou

Wen San Chou 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).

  • Pressure indicator with pressure-relief function
    Patent number: 9677961
    Abstract: A pressure indicator with a pressure-relief function is disclosed, which can release excessive pressure to the environment. The pressure indicator includes a transparent tube defining therein a first bore and a second bore, and a slider which can be forced by the medium supplied from an external pressure source to move along the first and second bores of the transparent tube. In particular, the first bore has a diameter greater than the second bore, and a tapered annular surface is provided between the first bore and the second bore of the transparent tube. When the pressure of the medium exceeds a predetermined pressure, the slider can be forced by the medium to reach the tapered annular surface, at which excessive medium can be released into the environment via an annular gap between the slider and the tapered annular surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San Chou
  • Pen-type pressure indicator for air compressor
    Patent number: 9664187
    Abstract: A pen-type pressure indicator, which can be detachably connected to an air compressor for measuring the pressure of compressed air produced in the air compressor, includes a transparent tube and a slider. The slider can be moved along a first bore and a second bore of the transparent tube. The motion of the slider in the transparent tube is similar to the motion of a piston in a cylinder. The transparent tube is provided with a tapered annular surface, between the first bore and the second bore. In addition to measuring the pressure of the compressed air delivered to an object, when the pressure of the compressed air exceeds a predetermined pressure, excessive air can be released into the environment, without requiring the air compressor to be installed with a safety valve, so that the object can be protected from damages due to overpressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San Chou
  • Electric Motor Capable of Dissipating Heat Therein
    Publication number: 20170126099
    Abstract: An electric motor generally includes a housing, a cover, and a cooling fan. The cover defines multiple inlet holes and is formed integrally with an air collecting ring around the inlet holes so as to provide an airflow path for allowing a central portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan to enter the housing. The housing defines a plurality of communication holes and a plurality of outlet holes for allowing the air which has entered the housing to flow thereout. In addition, the present invention provides another path so that an outer portion of the air current can flow along the outer surface of the housing to reduce the temperature of the housing. Through multiple paths for heat dissipation, heat is not easy to accumulate in the housing of the electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • MOTOR STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING HEAT THEREIN
    Publication number: 20170126100
    Abstract: A motor structure includes a housing, a cover, an air guiding shell formed therein with an air collecting structure and mounted around the housing, and a cooling fan. The cover defines a plurality of inlet holes. The air collecting structure defines a plurality of through holes aligned with the inlet holes of the cover, so as to provide a path for allowing one portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan to enter the housing for heat dissipation. The housing defines a plurality of inlet holes and a plurality of outlet holes. One portion of the air guiding shell is located above the inlet holes of the housing to form another path for allowing another portion of the air current to enter the housing for heat dissipation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • MOTOR STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING HEAT THEREIN
    Publication number: 20170110938
    Abstract: A motor structure includes a housing, a cover, an air collecting structure fixed to the cover, and a cooling fan. The cover defines a plurality of inlet holes. The air collecting structure defines a plurality of through holes aligned with the inlet holes of the cover, so as to provide a path for allowing a central portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan to enter the housing. The housing defines a plurality of communication holes and a plurality of outlet holes for allowing the air which has entered the housing to flow thereout. In addition, the present invention provides another path so that an outer portion of the air current can flow along the outer surface of the housing to reduce the temperature of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • Air compressor having enlarged compartment for receiving pressurized air
    Patent number: 9624924
    Abstract: An air compressor includes a cylinder housing, an outlet receptacle disposed on the cylinder housing, and a partition formed between the cylinder housing and the outlet receptacle and having an air passage formed in the partition, a piston slidably received in the cylinder housing and coupled to a motor for moving relative to the cylinder housing in a reciprocating action in order to generate a pressurized air, and a spring-biased check valve engaged with the partition for selectively blocking the air passage of the partition, the outlet receptacle includes an inner diameter “D2” no less than an inner diameter “D1” of the cylinder housing for allowing the pressurized air to easily flow into the outlet receptacle and for allowing the piston to be moved in a greater moving speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Wen San Chou
  • Motor Structure Capable of Dissipating Heat Therein
    Publication number: 20170104390
    Abstract: A motor structure includes a housing, a cover, an air collecting structure fixed to the cover, an air guiding shell mounted around the housing and the air collecting structure, and a cooling fan. The cover defines a plurality of inlet holes. The air collecting structure defines a plurality of through holes aligned with the inlet holes of the cover, so as to provide a path for allowing one portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan to enter the housing. The housing defines a plurality of inlet holes and a plurality of outlet holes. One portion of the air guiding shell is located above the inlet holes of the housing to form another path for allowing another portion of the air current to enter the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • MOTOR WITH HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170098981
    Abstract: A motor generally includes a housing, a cover, and a cooling fan. The cover is provided with multiple air guiding fins and defines multiple first inlet holes corresponding to the air guiding fins for collecting some of the air current generated by the cooling fan. Furthermore, the cover is provided with multiple wind-catching projections. The housing defines multiple second inlet holes near its opening The cover is installed to the housing such that the wind-catching projections are respectively located above the second inlet holes of the housing, so as to collect some of the air current. Furthermore, multiple recesses are defined between the wind-catching projections, so that some of the air current may flow along the outer surface of the housing via the recesses to further cool down the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • MOTOR WITH HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170098980
    Abstract: A motor generally includes a housing, a cover, an air collecting structure, and a cooling fan. The cover defines a plurality of inlet holes and is provided with a plurality of wind-catching projections. The air collecting structure, adapted to be fixed to the cover, defines a plurality of through holes aligned with the inlet holes of the cover. The housing defines a plurality of inlet holes. The cover is installed to the housing such that the wind-catching projections are respectively located above the inlet holes of the housing, so as to collect some of the air current. Furthermore, a plurality of recesses are defined between the wind-catching projections, so that some of the air current may flow along the outer surface of the housing via the recesses to further cool down the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • MOTOR WITH HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170070124
    Abstract: A motor generally includes a housing, a cover, and a cooling fan. The cover defines multiple first inlet holes and is provided with an air collecting ring around the first inlet holes for collecting some of the air current generated by the cooling fan. Furthermore, the cover is provided with multiple wind-catching projections. The housing defines multiple second inlet holes near its opening. The cover is installed to the housing such that the wind-catching projections are respectively located above the second inlet holes of the housing, so as to collect some of the air current. Furthermore, multiple recesses are defined between the wind-catching projections, so that some of the air current may flow along the outer surface of the housing via the recesses to further cool down the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • Pressure indicator for air compressor
    Patent number: 9562821
    Abstract: A pressure indicator, which can be detachably connected to an air compressor for measuring the pressure of compressed air produced in the air compressor, includes a tube and a slider. The slider can be moved along a first bore and a second bore of the tube. The motion of the slider in the tube is similar to the motion of a piston body in a cylinder. The tube is provided with a tapered annular surface, between the first bore and the second bore, and defines an elongated opening. In addition, when the pressure of the compressed air exceeds a predetermined pressure, excessive air can be released into the ambient environment, without using a mechanical safety valve, so that an object can be prevented from over-inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San Chou
  • MOTOR STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170033642
    Abstract: An improved motor structure includes a housing and a cooling fan for generating an air current that can quickly enter the housing to dissipate heat therein. The housing is pressed to form a plurality of intercepting fins and a plurality of inlet holes. The air current can be guided by the intercepting fins so that it can pass through the inlet holes more easily to enter the inner space of the motor's housing to take away the heat generated in the motor, so that heat is not easy to accumulate in the housing of the motor, and thus maximum power output of the motor can be achieved. Therefore, the performance and service life of the motor can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • Sealant dispenser
    Patent number: 9550333
    Abstract: A sealant dispenser, which can cooperate with an air compressor for repairing punctured tires, is disclosed. The sealant dispenser generally includes a bottle with a top opening being filled with a chemical sealant, a cap mounted over the top opening of the bottle, a control valve for controlling an air passage and a sealant passage defined at the cap, and a rotary handle. In use, the air passage receives compressed air from the air compressor, and the sealant passage is connected to a tire to be repaired. By turning the rotary handle, the air passage and the sealant passage can communicate with the inner space of the bottle, which allows the compressed air to flow into the inner space of the bottle to force the chemical sealant contained therein to flow into the interior of the punctured tire, thus repairing the tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San Chou
  • Emergency repair kit for punctured tires
    Patent number: 9545763
    Abstract: An emergency repair kit for tire punctures is disclosed, which generally includes a sealant dispenser and a box having a large bottom surface and accommodating therein compressor unit that can supply compressed air into a bottle of the sealant dispenser via an air input connection tube of the sealant dispenser to force the chemical sealant contained in the bottle to flow out of a sealant output connection tube of the sealant dispenser for inflating and repairing a punctured tire. A basket is used to detachably couple the sealant dispenser to the box, so that the sealant dispenser can stand on a surface more firmly. Therefore, the sealant dispenser can be prevent from displacement or overturn due to vibrations, so that the emergency repair kit can be operated more safely and conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San Chou
  • IMotor with Heat Dissipation Structure
    Publication number: 20170012499
    Abstract: A motor includes a housing, a front cover, a rotating shaft, and a cooling fan. The front cover is provided with multiple air guiding fins and defines multiple inlet holes. The housing defines at least one communication hole at its surrounding wall. In use, a central portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan can be guided by the air guiding fins to pass through the inlet holes to enter the motor's housing. An outer portion of the air current can flow along the outer surface of the housing. The way of dissipating heat through multiple paths allows the heat generated in the motor to be dissipated more effectively, so that heat is not easy to accumulate in the motor, and thus the performance and service life of the motor can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • Motor with Heat Dissipation Structure
    Publication number: 20170005547
    Abstract: A motor includes a housing, a front cover, a rotating shaft, and a cooling fan. The front cover is formed with multiple air guiding fins and multiple inlet holes. The housing defines at least one communication hole at its surrounding wall. In use, a central portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan can be guided by the air guiding fins to pass through the inlet holes to enter the motor's housing. An outer portion of the air current can flow along the outer surface of the housing. The way of dissipating heat through multiple paths allows the heat generated in the motor to be dissipated more effectively, so that heat is not easy to accumulate in the motor, and thus the performance and service life of the motor can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • Motor with Heat Dissipation Structure
    Publication number: 20170005546
    Abstract: A motor includes a housing, a front cover, a rotating shaft, and a cooling fan. The front cover is formed with multiple air guiding fins and multiple first inlet holes. The housing is formed with multiple air intercepting fins and multiple second inlet holes. In use, one portion of the air current generated by the cooling fan can be guided by the air guiding fins to pass through the first inlet holes to enter the motor's housing. Another portion of the air current can be intercepted by the air intercepting fins to pass through the second inlet holes to enter the motor's housing. The way of dissipating heat through multiple paths allows the heat generated in the motor to be dissipated more effectively, so that heat is not easy to accumulate in the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • AIR COMPRESSOR
    Publication number: 20160311411
    Abstract: An air compressor includes a box and a compressor unit installed in the box. The box is provided with a connection socket. The compressor unit has an air outlet exposed to the connection socket of the box. An external device, such as a hose or a sealant bottle, can be firmly and detachably assembled onto the connection socket of the box, and can be connected between the outlet of the compressor unit and the air nozzle of a tire, so that the tire can be inflated or repaired safely and effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • INFLATOR
    Publication number: 20160265541
    Abstract: An inflator includes a box and a compressor unit installed in the box. The box is composed of a cover and a base, which are respectively provided with upper and lower airflow-guiding members, which can quickly guide the air current generated by a cooling fan of the compressor unit to enter the motor's housing via two openings of the housing and to flow out of the motor's housing via downstream through holes of the housing, thus dissipating the heat generated by a rotor assembly in the motor, so that heat is not easy to accumulate in the motor, so that maximum power output of the motor can be achieved, and the performance and service life of the motor can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU
  • INFLATOR HAVING AN ENHANCED COOLING EFFECT ON A MOTOR THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160265522
    Abstract: An inflator includes a box and a compressor unit installed in the box. The box is composed of a cover and a base, which are respectively provided with upper and lower airflow-guiding members, which can quickly guide the air current generated by a cooling fan of the compressor unit to enter the motor's housing via two openings of the housing and to flow out of the motor's housing via downstream through holes of the housing, thus dissipating the heat generated by a rotor assembly in the motor, so that heat is not easy to accumulate in the motor, so that maximum power output of the motor can be achieved, and the performance and service life of the motor can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Wen-San CHOU