Patents by Inventor Yiqi W. Woodling

Yiqi W. Woodling 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: 10816432
    Abstract: A system for detecting a gas, oil or water leak and closing a fluid valve in response thereto includes a control unit in which an electronic circuit is mounted. A fluid leak sensor is electrically connected to the electronic circuit. A manipulator unit is operatively coupled to the fluid valve. The fluid leak sensor generates a fluid leak detection signal when a fluid leak is detected. The electronic circuit, in response to the fluid leak detection signal, generates a control signal and provides the control signal to the manipulator unit which, in response to the control signal, causes the fluid valve to close.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, Yiqi W. Woodling
  • Patent number: 10476129
    Abstract: A rotatable antenna mount for mounting an antenna to a structure includes a mounting bracket, an antenna rotation assembly and an antenna mounting pole. The mounting bracket includes a base and two sidewalls that together define an opening into which the structure is received. An adjustment clamp is inserted through one of the sidewalls of the base and mounts the mounting bracket to the structure situated within the space. The antenna mounting pole is mounted to the rotation assembly. The antenna rotation assembly is situated on the mounting bracket and includes at least two rotation brackets that are hingedly joined to one another so that the antenna mounting pole to which an antenna is mounted may be selectively moved in at least two dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Yiqi W. Woodling, Adam D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190094099
    Abstract: A system for detecting a gas, oil or water leak and closing a fluid valve in response thereto includes a control unit in which an electronic circuit is mounted. A fluid leak sensor is electrically connected to the electronic circuit. A manipulator unit is operatively coupled to the fluid valve. The fluid leak sensor generates a fluid leak detection signal when a fluid leak is detected. The electronic circuit, in response to the fluid leak detection signal, generates a control signal and provides the control signal to the manipulator unit which, in response to the control signal, causes the fluid valve to close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, Yiqi W. Woodling
  • Patent number: 10224592
    Abstract: An antenna stand for holding a flexible or non-flexible planar antenna includes a base and support frame. The support frame includes two spaced apart legs and a horizontal cross member interposed therebetween. At least two lower antenna supports are provided on the support frame on which the bottom edge of the planar antenna may rest. An optional extendable antenna holding arm includes an upper antenna clip that engages the top edge of the planar antenna. The extendable antenna holding arm support is adjustably mounted to the support frame so that the distance between the lower antenna supports and the upper antenna clip can be varied to accommodate planar antennas of varying dimensions. The support frame may be arcuately shaped transversely to impart a slight lateral bend to a flexible planar antenna mounted on the stand. This helps to maintain the flexible planar antenna in an upright position on the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, Yiqi W. Woodling, Dzam-Si Jesse Ng
  • Publication number: 20180159201
    Abstract: A rotatable antenna mount for mounting an antenna to a structure includes a mounting bracket, an antenna rotation assembly and an antenna mounting pole. The mounting bracket includes a base and two sidewalls that together define an opening into which the structure is received. An adjustment clamp is inserted through one of the sidewalls of the base and mounts the mounting bracket to the structure situated within the space. The antenna mounting pole is mounted to the rotation assembly. The antenna rotation assembly is situated on the mounting bracket and includes at least two rotation brackets that are hingedly joined to one another so that the antenna mounting pole to which an antenna is mounted may be selectively moved in at least two dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Yiqi W. Woodling, Adam D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170264991
    Abstract: Wireless earphones or headphones include a control unit having a housing which contains electronic circuitry, and exposed push button switches mounted on the housing. The control unit has a pivotable and foldable male connector plug in the form of a micro or mini USB connector. The plug may be pivoted outwardly, away from the control unit, and unfolded to conform to the shape of a standard micro or mini USB plug. The advantage of such a design is that there are no extra cables required for charging internal battery of the earphones or headphones. Rather, the male connector of the control unit, which is exposed when pivoted away from the control unit and useable when unfolded, may be plugged directly into a laptop computer or other source of power having a compatible micro or mini USB female connector, without the need for a cable extending between the two devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Edward Robert Horst, Yiqi W. Woodling, John Anthony Andrews
  • Publication number: 20170033463
    Abstract: An antenna stand for holding a flexible or non-flexible planar antenna includes a base and support frame. The support frame includes two spaced apart legs and a horizontal cross member interposed therebetween. At least two lower antenna supports are provided on the support frame on which the bottom edge of the planar antenna may rest. An optional extendable antenna holding arm includes an upper antenna clip that engages the top edge of the planar antenna. The extendable antenna holding arm support is adjustably mounted to the support frame so that the distance between the lower antenna supports and the upper antenna clip can be varied to accommodate planar antennas of varying dimensions. The support frame may be arcuately shaped transversely to impart a slight lateral bend to a flexible planar antenna mounted on the stand. This helps to maintain the flexible planar antenna in an upright position on the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, Yiqi W. Woodling, Dzam-Si Jesse Ng
  • Patent number: 9312704
    Abstract: A USB wall plate charger for charging an external electronic device is mountable to a common 120 volt AC wall outlet, and includes a power supply to convert the 120 volts AC to +5 volts DC, and a charging profile configuration circuit. A charging profile selection switch is provided for the user to select a desired charging profile that is compatible with the electronic device to be charged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, William Roger Tittle, James K. Rinehart, Yiqi W. Woodling, S. Ian Geise, Henry D. Caskey
  • Patent number: 9188325
    Abstract: A nightlight charger for charging an external electronic device is mountable to a common 120 volt AC wall outlet, and includes a power supply to convert the 120 volts AC to +5 volts DC, and a charging profile configuration circuit. A charging profile selection switch is provided for the user to select a desired charging profile that is compatible with the electronic device to be charged. The nightlight includes a housing having a side wall, a portion of which is translucent. A light emitting device within the housing emits light that passes though the translucent portion of the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, William Roger Tittle, Henry D. Caskey, Yiqi W. Woodling
  • Patent number: D734253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Prapan Paul Tinaphong, David A. Benedetti, S. Ian Geise, Henry D. Caskey, Yiqi W. Woodling
  • Patent number: D781825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Dzam-Si Jesse Ng, Yiqi W. Woodling, Prapan Paul Tinaphong
  • Patent number: D781826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
    Inventors: Dzam-Si Jesse Ng, Yiqi W. Woodling, Prapan Paul Tinaphong