Kenneth M Chen

US Patent:

6726045, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/372700

Inventors:

Kenneth Yimin Chen - Walnut CA 91789
Yi C. Chen - Walnut CA 91789

International Classification:

B65D 724

US Classification:

220 434, 220 433, 220485

Abstract:

The invention is an interlocking structure. It can be shipped in a low volume disassembled state. It is easily interlocked together, without tools or special skills, by the eventual user. The interlocked structure has uncommon rigidity and strength. Containers like dresser drawers, laundry baskets or waste paper baskets, shelters like dog houses and human shelters, or furniture like a portable fireplace can be interlocked together using a plurality of interconnecting rods and hooks. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1. 72(b).

US Patent:

D551880, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Oct 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/214807

Inventors:

Kenneth Chen - Pacific Palisades CA, US

Assignee:

Minson Corporation - Montebello CA

International Classification:

0606

US Classification:

D 6495

US Patent:

8491795, Jul 23, 2013

Filed:

Feb 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/368227

Inventors:

Kenneth Yat-Yi Chen - Rancho Palos Verdes CA, US

International Classification:

B01D 61/58
C02F 1/44
B01D 15/00

US Classification:

210651, 210650, 210749, 210806, 210669, 210903

Abstract:

An apparatus and methods for converting seawater to drinking water at room temperature include using the processes of osmosis, vacuum stripping, nanofiltration, ion exchange, and breakpoint chlorination, to provide a low-cost alternative to prior seawater conversion methods.

US Patent:

53754280, Dec 27, 1994

Filed:

Feb 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/192214

Inventors:

Douglas D. LeClear - St. Joseph Township, Berrien County MI
Kenneth P. Chen - Tustin CA
Scott A. Thiele - St. Joseph MI
Nihat O. Cur - Royalton Township, Berrien County MI
Jatin C. Khanpara - St. Joseph Township, Berrien County MI
Steven J. Kuehl - Lincoln Township, Berrien County MI

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25D 1708

US Classification:

62187

Abstract:

A refrigeration appliance is provided having at least two refrigeration compartments, each compartment having its own access door. The appliance includes a single evaporator located in a plenum which is selectively in communication with each of the compartments, a single compressor, preferably run by a variable speed motor, and a refrigerant circuit including a series of conduits for providing a flow of refrigerant to the evaporator and compressor. A control determines which of the compartments is demanding cooling and operates the refrigeration device until the detected demand for cooling has been satisfied for the particular compartment. Prior to terminating the operation of the refrigeration device, the control determines if the second compartment is demanding cooling or was within a predetermined temperature range prior to demanding cooling. If either condition exists, the refrigeration device is switched to the second compartment until the demand for cooling therein has been satisfied. The compartments of the refrigerator appliance can be run either in freezer or in fresh food cooling mode as desired, providing convertible refrigerating compartments.

US Patent:

20150021971, Jan 22, 2015

Filed:

Jul 19, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/947007

Inventors:

Kenneth Chen - Pacific Palisades CA, US

Assignee:

MINSON CORPORATION - Montebello CA

International Classification:

A47C 7/42
A47C 7/40

US Classification:

29745218

Abstract:

An improved reinforcement backrest for a chair which includes a reinforcement member such as a metal plate inserted into the backrest to provide reinforcement support when a person sitting in the chair leans against the backrest. The reinforcement member includes connection members by which the backrest is removably inserted and retained in the rear section of the chair. The reinforcement member is preferably metal such as steel to withstand the force of a heavy person leaning against the backrest, but other materials such as strong carbon fiber will also provide adequate reinforcement support.