Patents by Inventor Ying K. Ho

Ying K. Ho 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: 20230391130
    Abstract: A vented output device for uniformly mixed liquid comprising a barrel defining a reservoir for containing the uniformly mixed liquid, and at least one vent channel extending from a first vent opening in fluid flow communication with an exterior of the device and second vent opening in fluid flow communication with the reservoir. A binary ink storage assembly includes multiple glass ampoules arranged in pairs, which are placed inside the barrel in parallel. The invention provides a reliable, simple and low-cost output device for solving the problem of not allowing the liquid to be uniformly mixed and output when a chemiluminescent marker or pen is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Moll, Gregory Nungester, Keith Alison, Michael Moskal, Christopher P. Orem, Ying K. Ho, He Yingqiang, Luo Xiaomeng, Li Juejun, Xu Wusi, He Yaoqiang, Jin Chaoyang, Guo Haiteng, Bai Wen, Robert J. Henry
  • Patent number: 10647030
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an automated crayon-molding device comprising a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber that is heated to a melting temperature by the automated heating element, and at least one mold. The crayon-receiving member receives the crayon at one end and has a closure mechanism at another held, preventing the crayon from entering in the crayon-melting chamber until it reaches a melting temperature. Once the inside of the crayon-melting chamber, the crayon melts and drips into a mold configured to receive melted wax. Embodiments of the invention also include a method for assembling an automated crayon-molding device and a system for molding crayons that includes a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber, a drawer positioned underneath the crayon-melting chamber, and at least one mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Crayola LLC
    Inventors: Robert Henry, Ying K. Ho, Ramy Hanna, Gregory R. Nungester
  • Publication number: 20170225368
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an automated crayon-molding device comprising a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber that is heated to a melting temperature by the automated heating element, and at least one mold. The crayon-receiving member receives the crayon at one end and has a closure mechanism at another held, preventing the crayon from entering in the crayon-melting chamber until it reaches a melting temperature. Once the inside of the crayon-melting chamber, the crayon melts and drips into a mold configured to receive melted wax. Embodiments of the invention also include a method for assembling an automated crayon-molding device and a system for molding crayons that includes a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber, a drawer positioned underneath the crayon-melting chamber, and at least one mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: ROBERT HENRY, YING K. HO, RAMY HANNA, GREGORY R. NUNGESTER
  • Patent number: 5094221
    Abstract: A portable grill is provided which includes a casing for pivotably supporting a radiant heat gas burner therein, and a collapsible stand for supporting the casing and a tray under the casing. The burner may be turned and locked either in an up-faced position to perform ordinary cooking and heating functions or a reverse, down-faced position for grilling purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Inventor: Ying K. Ho