Patents by Inventor Yick Fai Chan

Yick Fai Chan 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: 11925242
    Abstract: A pull ring for a buckle assembly that has a main body with a first hook element facing a rear end, and an actuation button. The actuation button is connected to the main body by a spring so that the actuation button can move between an extended resting position and a compressed position. The actuation button has a second hook element on a bottom surface and which faces the front end of the main body. The pull ring is connected to the main body and actuation button by fitting the pull ring around the first hook element, pressing the actuation button, pivoting the actuation button and main body until the second hook element is disposed within a central aperture of the pull ring, and releasing the actuation button so that the pull ring is retained in the hook elements under pressure by the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Publication number: 20230309662
    Abstract: A pull ring for a buckle assembly that has a main body with a first hook element facing a rear end, and an actuation button. The actuation button is connected to the main body by a spring so that the actuation button can move between an extended resting position and a compressed position. The actuation button has a second hook element on a bottom surface and which faces the front end of the main body. The pull ring is connected to the main body and actuation button by fitting the pull ring around the first hook element, pressing the actuation button, pivoting the actuation button and main body until the second hook element is disposed within a central aperture of the pull ring, and releasing the actuation button so that the pull ring is retained in the hook elements under pressure by the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai CHAN
  • Patent number: 11723440
    Abstract: A buckle assembly has a main body with a first hook element facing a rear end, and an actuation button disposed in a cavity of the main body. The actuation button is connected to the main body by a spring so that the actuation button can move between an extended resting position and a compressed position. The actuation button has a second hook element on a bottom surface and which faces the front end of the main body. A pull ring is connected to the main body and actuation button by fitting the pull ring around the first hook element, pressing the actuation button, pivoting the actuation button and main body until the second hook element is disposed within a central aperture of the pull ring, and releasing the actuation button so that the pull ring is retained in the hook elements under pressure by the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: 11659898
    Abstract: A securing device has a main body having a first side wall, a second side wall, and at least one first slot for receiving a strap, and a top bar connected to the main buckle body at the first side wall and forming a second slot with the main buckle body for receiving a second strap. The second slot is open at a distal end thereof. The top bar has a guide track extending longitudinally therethrough, with the guide track opening into the second slot. A catch is formed on the second side wall and facing inward. A spring gate is disposed in the guide track. The spring gate is placed around the catch to close the distal end of the second slot. The spring gate is releasable from the catch by pressing on the top bar until the spring gate clears the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Publication number: 20230119434
    Abstract: A securing device has a main body having a first side wall, a second side wall, and at least one first slot for receiving a strap, and a top bar connected to the main buckle body at the first side wall and forming a second slot with the main buckle body for receiving a second strap. The second slot is open at a distal end thereof. The top bar has a guide track extending longitudinally therethrough, with the guide track opening into the second slot. A catch is formed on the second side wall and facing inward. A spring gate is disposed in the guide track. The spring gate is placed around the catch to close the distal end of the second slot. The spring gate is releasable from the catch by pressing on the top bar until the spring gate clears the catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai CHAN
  • Patent number: 11606986
    Abstract: A securing device that allows adjustable securing of a face mask, face shield or goggles to a wearer's head is formed from a first portion having a strap, a first end with a securing button and a connecting element, and a second portion having a strap, a first end with a securing button and a connecting receptacle for interacting with the connecting element to connect the two straps together. The securing buttons are formed from a top plate connected to a bottom plate via a connecting leg having a cross section with an acute angle. The bottom plate has slits extending from an outer edge to the connecting leg on both sides of the acute angle, such that a cord is securable to the securing button by inserting the cord into one of the slits, wrapping the cord around the acute angle of the connecting leg and exiting from the other of the slits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Publication number: 20220395080
    Abstract: A strap adjustment device has a retaining body and a strap connector adjustably mounted in the retaining body. The retaining body has an interior cavity and a top opening extending in a horizontal direction, and at least one protrusion extending into the cavity. The strap connector has a strap connecting portion with at least one strap connecting element, and an adjustment portion disposed inside the cavity. The adjustment portion has a lower locking element and a spring mounted its end. When the spring is in a relaxed state, the protrusion prevents movement of the strap connector in the horizontal direction by blocking the lower locking element. Pressing the strap connector against the force of the spring moves the lower locking element below the protrusion, so that the strap connector can be moved in the horizontal direction to a new position within the retaining body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai CHAN
  • Patent number: 11517100
    Abstract: A strap adjustment device has a retaining body and a strap connector adjustably mounted in the retaining body. The retaining body has an interior cavity and a top opening extending in a horizontal direction, and at least one protrusion extending into the cavity. The strap connector has a strap connecting portion with at least one strap connecting element, and an adjustment portion disposed inside the cavity. The adjustment portion has a lower locking element and a spring mounted its end. When the spring is in a relaxed state, the protrusion prevents movement of the strap connector in the horizontal direction by blocking the lower locking element. Pressing the strap connector against the force of the spring moves the lower locking element below the protrusion, so that the strap connector can be moved in the horizontal direction to a new position within the retaining body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: 11439208
    Abstract: A buckle has a main buckle body having a first side wall, a second side wall, and at least one first slot for receiving a strap, and a top bar connected to the main buckle body at the first side wall and forming a second slot with the main buckle body for receiving a second strap. The second slot is open at a distal end thereof. The top bar has a guide track extending longitudinally therethrough, with the guide track opening into the second slot. A catch is formed on the second side wall adjacent the distal end of the second slot. A spring gate is disposed in the guide track. The spring gate is placed around the catch to close the distal end of the second slot. The spring gate is releasable from the catch by pressing on the top bar until the spring gate clears the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Publication number: 20210337895
    Abstract: A securing device that allows adjustable securing of a face mask, face shield or goggles to a wearer's head is formed from a first portion having a strap, a first end with a securing button and a connecting element, and a second portion having a strap, a first end with a securing button and a connecting receptacle for interacting with the connecting element to connect the two straps together. The securing buttons are formed from a top plate connected to a bottom plate via a connecting leg having a cross section with an acute angle. The bottom plate has slits extending from an outer edge to the connecting leg on both sides of the acute angle, such that a cord is securable to the securing button by inserting the cord into one of the slits, wrapping the cord around the acute angle of the connecting leg and exiting from the other of the slits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai CHAN
  • Patent number: 11160331
    Abstract: A buckle has a main body, a strap retaining bar connected to the main body, two locking legs formed as separate pieces from the main body and pivotably connected to the main body; and a spring formed of two L-shaped sections disposed between the two locking legs. The spring is attached to both of the locking legs, and exerts a force against the locking legs when they are pressed inward toward each other. The spring keeps the locking legs in an outwardly tensioned position, but does not let the legs flex outwardly in an unlimited manner, since the spring is directly connected to the legs. The spring allows the main body and locking legs to be formed of an inflexible material, such as metal. The locking legs are separate pieces from the main body and are connected to the main body via a pivot pin or other hinged mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: 11089843
    Abstract: A buckle has a main body, a strap retaining bar connected to the main body, two locking legs formed as separate pieces from the main body and pivotably connected to the main body; and a spring disposed between the two locking legs. The spring is attached to both of the locking legs, and exerts a force against the locking legs when they are pressed inward toward each other. The spring keeps the locking legs in an outwardly tensioned position, but does not let the legs flex outwardly in an unlimited manner, since the spring is directly connected to the legs. The spring allows the main body and locking legs to be formed of an inflexible material, such as metal. The locking legs are separate pieces from the main body and are connected to the main body via a pivot pin or other hinged mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: 11092211
    Abstract: A swivel connector has a female part and a male part that are connected to each other so as to swivel. The female part has a main body with an interior cavity and an open face, and a strap connector. The male part has a plug portion and a strap connector. A ring lock locks the male portion to the female portion and is formed by two side walls connected by two pivot bars, the side walls of the ring lock being rotatably connected to the female part. The male part is locked to the female part by inserting the plug portion into the interior cavity, and rotating the ring lock into a locked position where the open face is blocked by one of the pivot bars. The male part is released from the female part by rotating the ring lock until the open face is not blocked by the pivot bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: 11078953
    Abstract: A swivel connector has a female part and a male part that are connected to each other so as to swivel. The female part has a main body with an interior cavity and an open face, and a strap connector. The male part has a plug portion and a strap connector. A ring lock locks the male portion to the female portion and is formed by two side walls connected by two pivot bars, the side walls of the ring lock being rotatably connected to the female part. The male part is locked to the female part by inserting the plug portion into the interior cavity, and the ring lock is held by spring in a locked position where the open face is blocked by one of the pivot bars. The male part is released from the female part by rotating the ring lock against the force of the spring until the open face is not blocked by the pivot bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Publication number: 20210219668
    Abstract: A buckle has a main body, a strap retaining bar connected to the main body, two locking legs formed as separate pieces from the main body and pivotably connected to the main body; and a spring formed of two L-shaped sections disposed between the two locking legs. The spring is attached to both of the locking legs, and exerts a force against the locking legs when they are pressed inward toward each other. The spring keeps the locking legs in an outwardly tensioned position, but does not let the legs flex outwardly in an unlimited manner, since the spring is directly connected to the legs. The spring allows the main body and locking legs to be formed of an inflexible material, such as metal. The locking legs are separate pieces from the main body and are connected to the main body via a pivot pin or other hinged mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai CHAN
  • Publication number: 20210219667
    Abstract: A buckle has a main body, a strap retaining bar connected to the main body, two locking legs formed as separate pieces from the main body and pivotably connected to the main body; and a spring disposed between the two locking legs. The spring is attached to both of the locking legs, and exerts a force against the locking legs when they are pressed inward toward each other. The spring keeps the locking legs in an outwardly tensioned position, but does not let the legs flex outwardly in an unlimited manner, since the spring is directly connected to the legs. The spring allows the main body and locking legs to be formed of an inflexible material, such as metal. The locking legs are separate pieces from the main body and are connected to the main body via a pivot pin or other hinged mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai CHAN
  • Patent number: 11044970
    Abstract: A system for attachment to webbing has an attachment portion and an operating portion that can be attached to and detached from each other. The attachment portion has a base body with a cavity, a transverse bar, and two locking hooks. The operating portion has two side legs, top sections connected to the side legs, a gap between the top sections and a locking hook on each of the top sections. The operating portion is connectable to the attachment portion by pressing the legs together and inserting the locking hooks of the operating portion into the base body, and then releasing the legs so that the locking hooks of the attachment portion and operating portion engage each other. The operating portion is detachable from the attachment portion by squeezing the legs together until the locking hooks on the operating portion clear the locking hooks on the attachment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventors: Yick Fai Chan, Po Chu Lin
  • Patent number: 10788100
    Abstract: A cord fastener has a cord fastener main body and a bottom plate provided with at least two linear sliding holes, and a first bulge formed on an inner wall of a sliding terminal of the sliding hole. The linear sliding holes are arranged such that distances from two end faces of the bottom plate respectively to the first bulge are different. At least two fixing feet are provided on the cord fastener main body and the fixing foot is provided with a second bulge configured to abut the first bulge after the fixing foot passes through a positioning hole in a piece of cloth and the corresponding sliding hole in the bottom plate in sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: D1003192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: DURAFLEX HONG KONG LIMITED
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Patent number: D1015933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: DURAFLEX HONG KONG LIMITED
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan