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20090101288 | Window cover and adjustable shade rail - An adjustable shade rail for use with a window covering and method of making the shade rail is provided by combining a first and second rail element. The width of the adjustable shade rail can be adjusted by varying the position of the first rail element in relation to the second rail element. | 04-23-2009 |
20090242144 | Window covering - A window covering having a head rail and a plurality of rows suspended from the head rail by a securement cord member and at least one opening cord member is provided. Each of the plurality of rows is collapsible and includes a pair of opposed longitudinal regions. The distance between the opposed longitudinal regions is varied by moving the securement cord member, the opening cord member, or both. The rows are also tilted into an open or closed position by moving the securement cord member, the opening cord member, or both. A bottom rail may also be provided and suspended from the head rail such that the plurality of rows are located between the head rail and the bottom rail. | 10-01-2009 |
20100147469 | Window covering with shade panels having free lower edges - A window covering including a plurality of panels vertically suspended from a vertical securement member is provided. The plurality of panels is secured with the securement member about an upper longitudinal portion of the panels at spaced intervals along the securement member. The panels are freely suspended or dangled from the securement member such that a lower longitudinal portion of the panels is not connected with the securement member or the opening member. A weighted edge member may be included about the lower longitudinal portion of the panels. The window covering is opened by adjusting the opening member to rearwardly and vertically stack the plurality of panels. | 06-17-2010 |
20110209836 | Window covering with improved controls - A window covering with improved controls enhances several aspects of window covering operation. A control mechanism provides a clutch module for selective locking and unlocking of a drive shaft used to retract and extend the shade element between storage and extended positions. The clutch module includes a reciprocator element that engages a key extending from an outer surrounding housing. A locking member between the reciprocator element and a coupling element carried by the drive shaft selectively locks and unlocks rotational coupling between the reciprocator element and the coupling element, thus selectively locking and unlocking the drive shaft. In a cushioning mechanism, a unidirectional dampening or frictional deceleration is provided for the drive shaft. The cushioning mechanism includes an impeller or rotor immersed in a cushion medium that impedes rotation of the rotor, and hence the drive shaft to which the rotor is coupled. A combination of the clutch module and cushioning mechanism is also disclosed as are window coverings containing one or more of the control mechanisms. | 09-01-2011 |
20110259535 | Suspension system for a cordless window covering - A suspension system for a window covering that eliminates the use of pull cords is provided. The suspension system includes a control module having a winding drum and a spring disposed about an axle. A friction member or reaction member is also provided to offset difference in the force exerted by the spring on a suspension cord versus the weight of the window covering member. | 10-27-2011 |
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20130032300 | Window Shade Having a Resistance Balancing Mechanism - A window shade comprises first and second rails, and a shading structure and a suspension cord connected between the first and second rails. The second rail includes a resistance balancing unit and a cord winding unit to which the suspension cord respectively connects. The resistance balancing unit comprises a housing having an abuttal surface, a pulley pivotally connected with the housing, and a torsion spring. The pulley has a winding portion around which the suspension cord is wrapped, and a shaft portion extending coaxial to the winding portion from a side thereof. The torsion spring is tightly mounted around the shaft portion and has at least one end. The pulley when rotating in one direction drives the end of the torsion spring to push against the abuttal surface of the housing, whereby the torsion spring loosens to allow rotation of the pulley relative to the torsion spring. | 02-07-2013 |
20130220561 | Window Shade and Its Control Module - A window shade comprises a head rail, a shading structure, a bottom part, suspension cords connected with cord winding units, and a control module. The control module includes a drive axle assembled with the cord winding units, a sleeve affixed with the drive axle, an arrester assembled around the drive axle, and a release unit. The arrester has a locking state in which the arrester blocks a rotational displacement of the sleeve and the drive axle to keep the bottom part at a desired position, and an unlocking state in which rotation of the sleeve and the drive axle is allowed to lower the bottom part by gravity action. The release unit includes an actuator that is operatively connected with the arrester and has an elongated shape. The actuator can rotate about its lengthwise axis to turn the arrester from the locking to unlocking state. | 08-29-2013 |
20130340951 | Window Shade, Its Control Module and Method of Operating the Same - A window shade comprises a head rail, a plurality of slats, a bottom part, suspension cords connected with cord winding units, and a control module. The control module includes first and second drive axles, a sleeve affixed with the first drive axle, a transmission part connected with the second drive axle, an arrester assembled around the first drive axle, and a release unit including an actuator. The first drive axle is operable to control vertical movement of a bottom part, and the second drive axle is operable to adjust an inclination of the slats. The arrester has a locking state in which it blocks a rotational displacement of the first drive axle to keep the bottom part at a desired position, and an unlocking state allowing rotation of the first drive axle so that the bottom part lowers by gravity action. The actuator has a lengthwise axis, and is operable to move along the lengthwise axis from a first position to a second position to turn the arrester from the locking state to the unlocking state, and the actuator when in the first position can drive the second drive axle in rotation. | 12-26-2013 |
20140311686 | Motorized Window Shade - A motorized window shade includes a head rail, a bottom part suspended from the head rail, and a covering structure arranged between the head rail and the bottom part. An electric motor is arranged in the head rail and is operable to drive a vertical displacement of the bottom part. The window shade further includes a control interface electrically connected with the electric motor, and suspended outward from the head rail. The control interface is operable to control rotation of the electric motor for raising and lowering the bottom part. An elongated tube may further be disposed outside the head rail. The elongated tube has an upper end connected with the head rail, and the control interface is assembled adjacent to a lower end of the elongated tube. | 10-23-2014 |
20150191970 | Motorized Window Shade and Method of Operating the Same - A motorized window shade includes a covering structure arranged between a fixed and a movable rail, an electric motor operable to drive displacement of the movable rail relative to the fixed rail, a control interface operable to control operation of the electric motor, and a motor controller respectively connected with the electric motor and the control interface. The control interface includes a first, a second and a third button, the first and second buttons being respectively operable to cause displacement of the movable rail in two opposite directions. The motor controller can record a current position of the movable rail as a limit position of the movable rail in response to a pressure concurrently applied on the third button and one of the first and second buttons. In some embodiments, methods of operating the motorized window shade are also described. | 07-09-2015 |
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20090020239 | Self-raising window covering - The present invention relates to a self-raising window covering and a control mechanism for the window covering. In particular, the window covering includes a drive unit, such as constant force spring, that is adapted to apply a substantially constant rotational force on the drive axle. A cord winding assembly is coaxially mounted on the drive axle, and includes at least one winding drum operatively connected to a second end of the raising cord and having a tapered portion, as well as a rotatable positioning member for moving the cord winding assembly laterally along the drive axle upon rotation of the positioning member. The cord winding assembly is adapted to translate the rotational force on the drive axle to a raising force on the raising cord, wherein the raising force is greater than a downward force exerted by the shade element and bottom rail throughout the range of opening and closing. A clutch member or locking member is also operatively connected with the axle and adapted to releasably lock the drive axle in a desired position. | 01-22-2009 |
20090255637 | Self-raising window covering - The present invention relates to a self-raising window covering and a control mechanism for the window covering. In particular, the window covering includes a drive unit, such as constant force spring, that is adapted to apply a substantially constant rotational force on the drive axle. A cord winding assembly is coaxially mounted on the drive axle, and includes at least one winding drum operatively connected to a second end of the raising cord and having a tapered portion, as well as a rotatable positioning member for moving the cord winding assembly laterally along the drive axle upon rotation of the positioning member. The cord winding assembly is adapted to translate the rotational force on the drive axle to a raising force on the raising cord, wherein the raising force is greater than a downward force exerted by the shade element and bottom rail throughout the range of opening and closing. A clutch member or locking member is also operatively connected with the axle and adapted to releasably lock the drive axle in a desired position. | 10-15-2009 |
20090321022 | Self-raising window covering - The present invention relates to a self-raising window covering and a control mechanism for the window covering. In particular, the window covering includes a drive unit, such as constant force spring, that is adapted to apply a substantially constant rotational force on the drive axle. A cord winding assembly is coaxially mounted on the drive axle, and includes at least one winding drum operatively connected to a second end of the raising cord and having a tapered portion, as well as a rotatable positioning member for moving the cord winding assembly laterally along the drive axle upon rotation of the positioning member. The cord winding assembly is adapted to translate the rotational force on the drive axle to a raising force on the raising cord, wherein the raising force is greater than a downward force exerted by the shade element and bottom rail throughout the range of opening and closing. A clutch member or locking member is also operatively connected with the axle and adapted to releasably lock the drive axle in a desired position. | 12-31-2009 |
20110253321 | ACTUATOR MECHANISM FOR VENETIAN BLINDS - An actuator mechanism for window coverings, such as, Venetian blinds that eliminates the use of pull cords and tilting wands is provided. The actuator mechanism includes a stop member engageable with at least one of the slats to stop tilting movement thereof and a clutch arrangement between a drive axle and a tilt control mechanism, responsive to the stop member engaging at least one of the slats, to disengage the tilting force applied to a ladder cord supporting the slats. | 10-20-2011 |
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20100231395 | Multifunctional Power Bank Structure - A multifunctional power bank includes a box for installing different component modules, an electric power unit and a sound producing unit, both installed in the box, and an interface disposed on the box and connected to an external electronic device, wherein the sound producing unit is connected to the electric power unit, and the interface is connected to the electric power unit. When the power bank is connected to the electronic device through the interface, the electric power unit can exchange electric power with the electronic device, and the sound producing unit can issue a warning to users. | 09-16-2010 |
20100302743 | Power Bank with Replaceable Battery Core - A power bank with a replaceable battery core includes a box and an electric power unit. The electric power unit includes one or more battery core and a power management module. A circuit protection module is disposed on a side of the battery core, and a first connecting unit is disposed between the power management module and the circuit protection module. The connecting unit is provided for connecting the power management module to the circuit protection module separately, such that the battery core can be separated from the power management module for a replacement easily when the battery core is damaged or failed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110229671 | Flexible Disposition Apparatus - A flexible disposition apparatus includes a body made of a flexible material and at least one attaching element integrally formed on at least one lateral surface of the body, and the body includes a containing portion and an opening interconnected to the containing portion, such that the containing portion and the attaching element can combine at least one electronic device with a power bank, or combine at least one expansion module with an electronic device to constitute an electric connection in order to reduce the carrying volume and enhance the practicality of the apparatus. | 09-22-2011 |
20120114997 | CHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE OF ELECTRIC CAR - A chargeable battery module installed in an electric car for driving the electric car includes a compartment for containing a plurality of chargeable batteries, and circuits of each chargeable battery are connected in series or in parallel and installed between each chargeable battery and an upper casing or a lower casing of the compartment, and each chargeable battery is combined for use, and the chargeable batteries including a single chargeable battery or a module of parallelly connected chargeable batteries can be charged easily without requiring a charging protection plate, and all single batteries can be fully charged with a constant voltage to provide the best cycle life of the chargeable batteries and maintain the best battery life for the electric car. | 05-10-2012 |
20120115012 | Rechargeable battery installation mechanism - A rechargeable battery installation mechanism is provided and includes a box body installed with a plurality of rechargeable batteries. A circuit of cascading or parallel connecting each rechargeable battery is disposed between each rechargeable battery and an upper cover or a lower cover of the box body and is combined to each rechargeable battery while waiting for use. The mechanism utilizing the feature of rechargeable battery is that the charging of a single rechargeable battery or parallel connected rechargeable batteries is easily controlled. The rechargeable batteries then are cascaded or connected in parallel while in use. It does not need to apply a charging protection board, and the optimum circulation life of the rechargeable battery can be obtained under conditions of fully charging all rechargeable batteries and having the identical voltages. | 05-10-2012 |
20120223673 | Charging module - A charging module comprises a power supply device and at least one adapter, wherein a first and second magnetic attraction components, which are attracted to each other, are respectively disposed to a coupling place between the adapter and the power supply device. While in use, the power supply device is electrically connected to an electronic product through the adapter. Power from the power supply device is delivered to the electronic product, and attraction of the first and second magnetic attraction components is utilized to retain the junction effect between the adapter and the power supply device. The electronic product can be separated from the power supply device by slightly imposing forces. The electronic product can be quickly taken by a user without influencing the operation of the electronic product. | 09-06-2012 |
20130206844 | PROTECTIVE COVER OF MOBILE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT - A protective cover of a mobile electronic product capable of adding a backup battery to the exterior of the mobile electronic product, and the mobile electronic product is connected to the backup battery. In the protective cover of the mobile electronic product, a RFID module is installed for applying the mobile electronic product in a non-contact access identification device or a secured transaction device. The backup battery can supply electric power to the mobile electronic product to overcome the difficulty of accessing backup power. | 08-15-2013 |
20140062404 | MOVABLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE - A movable power source device is to dispose a control substrate, a display module, a biomedical detection module and a power source module in a housing. It does not only utilize a power source transmission port of the power source module connected to mobile digital apparatuses of a mobile phone, a digital camera, a laptop computer and a tablet computer to supply power required for operating the connected mobile digital apparatus or charge the connected mobile digital apparatus but also facilitates a user to understand his/her biomedical information real-time under a condition of activating the biomedical detection module, thereby further achieving two-way interaction. | 03-06-2014 |
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20100186817 | Light Intensity Display Apparatus and Application Thereof - A light intensity display apparatus includes a light guide module, a photosensing module, a processing module, a display module and a box for containing various components. The light guide module is provided for receiving a light source and transmitting the light source to a photosensing module. The light signal is converted into an electric signal, and the processing module receives the electric signal, determines a light intensity according to the electric signal, and transmits the light intensity to the display module for displaying the light intensity. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191498 | Data Inquiry System of Power Bank - The present invention discloses an inquiry system having a database, a testing module, and a memory unit built in a power bank. The testing module and the database conduct an information exchange with a computer through the memory unit, such that consumers can obtain specification and teaching content related data of the power bank by using the computer, and further perform a battery function test to the connected power bank. | 07-29-2010 |
20120217925 | Charging system - A charging system conveniently allows an electric device to be quickly disconnected and taken by a user. The charging system comprises at least one adapter unit and a power supply unit, wherein the adapter unit and the power supply unit utilize magnetic attraction to achieve a desire junction effect. It does not only form a power transmission between the power supply unit and the electronic product, but also separates the electronic product from the power supply unit by slightly imposing forces such that the electronic product can be quickly taken without influencing the operation of the electronic product. | 08-30-2012 |
20130112824 | Structure for placing electronic device - A placing structure is disposed with a main body made of a flexible material and at least one sucking component. The main body is disposed with at least one through hole. Each sucking component can selectively pass through the through hole to fasten on the main body. At least one electronic device can be combined with a power bank through the sucking component, and the electrical connection is formed. Alternatively, at least one expansion module is combined with the electronic device, and the electrical connection is formed to reduce carry volume and increase practicality. | 05-09-2013 |
20130205159 | INQUIRY SYSTEM OF POWER BANK - The present invention discloses an inquiry system having a database and a first testing module as well as a memory unit, a second testing module and a maximum power efficiency control unit built in a power bank. In addition to the information exchange performed by the first testing module through an external computer, the built-in second testing can perform information exchange with a device to be charged (such as a handheld electronic device) directly. Meanwhile, the charging time of the power back can be reduced through the maximum power efficiency control unit. | 08-08-2013 |
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20100031481 | SAFE PACIFIER CLIP - The present invention relates to a safe pacifier clip, mainly composed by a base sheet, a pulling member, a latching member and a tying tool. When a sheet button of the pulling member is pulled, the sheet tenon is rotated in the tenon slot provided at the inner wall of the retaining sheet, and the pressing section provided behind the sheet tenon is optionally moved to the tilting section or the plane section that has a height difference with respect to the height of the tilting section, and the resilient tenon provided against the bottom surface of the convex edge is driven to release or store energy by the latching member according to the height difference between the plane section and the tilting section, and the other end of the clip sheet is driven to be outwardly pulled or inwardly fallen by the latching member around the axial core defined by the connecting location where the latching member and the retaining sheet are pivotally connected, so a gap or an engaging status is formed between the clip teeth and the sheet teeth. | 02-11-2010 |
20100313390 | SAFE PACIFIER CLIP - The present invention relates to a safe pacifier clip, consists of a base sheet, a pulling member, a latching member, a clamping member and a tying tool. A connecting sheet is longitudinally connected between two protruding sheet columns and the height of the connecting sheet is lower than that of the sheet columns, a first flange is installed on the top end of the connecting sheet; a second flange provided on the top end of the latching member is installed in the connecting sheet and is provided adjacent to the inner surface of the first flange; an opening at the bottom end of the cap-shaped clamping member is provided to the first and the second flanges that are in a stacking status, and arc-shaped clamping sheets provided at the front and the rear ends of the clamping member clamp the two flanges. When the sheet button at the top end of the pulling member is pulled, the pressing sheet of the sheet tenon is optionally moved and positioned at a top or a bottom oblique surfaces of the block, and the two arc-shaped clamping sheets connected to the two flanges release or store energy, so the clamping sheet at the other end of the latching member is outwardly raised or inwardly clamped. The present invention has advantages of preventing components from being broken and complying with safety regulation established by various countries, and suitable to be used on an infant without safety consideration. | 12-16-2010 |
20120036682 | PACIFIER CLIP - The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased. | 02-16-2012 |
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20140015561 | HIGH FREQUENCY PROBE CARD - A high frequency probe card includes at least one substrate having at least one first opening, an interposing plate disposed on the at least one substrate and having at least one second opening corresponding to the at least one first opening, a circuit board disposed on the interposing plate and having a third opening corresponding to the at least one first and second openings, and at least one probe module including at least one N-type ground probe and at least one high frequency signal probe passing through the corresponding substrate, the interposing plate and the third opening and being electrically connected with the circuit board. Each high frequency signal probe includes an N-type signal probe and a first conductor corresponding to the N-type signal probe and being electrically connected with the N-type ground probe. An insulation layer is disposed between the first conductor and the N-type signal probe. | 01-16-2014 |
20140016123 | PROBE HOLDING STRUCTURE AND OPTICAL INSPECTION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - A probe holding structure includes a substrate and a plurality of holding modules. The substrate has an opening and a plurality of grooves arranged around a periphery of the opening. The holding modules are connected with the grooves, respectively. Each holding modules includes a fixing member and a plurality of probes. The fixing member is connected with a corresponding groove. The probes are connected with the fixing member and pass through the corresponding groove. The probe holding structure is combined with a lens adjusting mechanism having a lens to form an optical inspection device for testing electric characteristics of chips. | 01-16-2014 |
20140016124 | OPTICAL INSPECTION DEVICE - An optical inspection device includes a circuit board having at least one first opening, a mounting plate disposed on a top or bottom surface of the circuit board and having at least one second opening corresponding to the at least one first opening respectively, at least one lens holder received in the at least one second opening, and at least one probe module disposed on a bottom surface of the mounting plate or the bottom surface of the circuit board, corresponding to the at least one lens holder respectively, and having probes electrically connected with the circuit board. Each lens holder has an accommodation for accommodating a lens, and is operatable to do a position adjusting motion in the corresponding second opening. | 01-16-2014 |