Peter K Lam

US Patent:

6409058, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Oct 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/699071

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503
Andrew Y. K. Siu - Redondo Beach CA 90278

International Classification:

A47G 2544

US Classification:

223 94, 223 85, 223 89, 40322

Abstract:

An adjustable garment hanger ( ) is disclosed having movable arms ( ) which move laterally from a medial portion ( ). The movable arms move as a result of engagement between a pair of linkage tongues ( ) and a medially positioned adjustment mechanism ( ). The linkage tongue guided by a channel ( ), extends beyond the remote terminal ( ) of the supporting arm and connected to the remote region ( ) of the movable arm ( ).

US Patent:

6455953, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Feb 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/499782

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503

International Classification:

H02J 110

US Classification:

307 23, 307 66

Abstract:

A dual power sources apparatus operates in a normal low power mode and a momentary high power mode. One of the power source is of limited current capability and unlimited energy capacity. The other power source has much higher current capability but of limited energy capacity.

US Patent:

6457615, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Oct 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/703204

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503

International Classification:

A47G 2514

US Classification:

223 89

Abstract:

Embodiments of garment hangers are disclosed to have a configurable secondary attachment hooks ( ) and an adjustment knob ( ). The secondary attachment hook stays within the thickness region of the garment hanger in a storage mode and protruded to receive the suspension member of another hanger in a second functional mode.

US Patent:

6504471, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Aug 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

08/514994

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503

International Classification:

G10K 100

US Classification:

3403921, 3404255, 340429, 340600, 3406931, 307 91, 40424, 362486

Abstract:

Transducer apparatus ( ) responsive to external perturbations is disclosed having an electrically responsive transducer circuit ( ) energized when a display member ( ) and an elongate member ( ) move from a gravity determined quiescent orientation ( A) therebetween to an external perturbation driven active orientation ( B) therebetween. In various embodiments, the members are respectively responsive to air movement and acceleration. In one embodiment, the elongate member carries a first electrical contact ( ) to abut a second electrical contact ( ) carried by the display member. When the apparatus is to be in use with a motor vehicle, the apparatus is desirable to be powered by the cigarette lighter of the vehicle and a light sensor is added to switch on the apparatus during night time.

US Patent:

6586942, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/896434

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503

International Classification:

G01N 27416

US Classification:

324426, 446 26

Abstract:

A control apparatus configured to supply power to an article of sales through the finger contact of the article. The embodiment includes interfacing circuit for signals to communicate between the control apparatus and the article of sales when said article is picked up by the fingers of an user.

US Patent:

6629014, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Oct 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/685311

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700130, 223 92, 382111, 434307 R

Abstract:

An apparatus especially configured for users to easily coordinate or harmonize apparel before putting the clothing on. The embodiments include a frame member defining a display region configured for displaying the personalized real human facial image of a user. In a first embodiment, the display region is positioned on top of a garment supporting device. In a second embodiment, the display region comprises a computer monitor. In a third embodiment, the facial or garment image is retrieved from a remote computer.

US Patent:

6644520, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

Jan 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/041434

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA 90503

International Classification:

A41D 2722

US Classification:

223 94, 223 85, 223 89

Abstract:

An adjustable garment hanger ( ) is disclosed having movable arms ( ) which move laterally from a medial portion ( ). The movable arms move as a result of engagement between a pair of linkage tongues ( ) and a medially positioned adjustment mechanism. The linkage tongues are positioned inside a U shaped guiding channel ( ) positioned parallel to a pair of supporting arms extending from the medial portion of the garment hanger.

US Patent:

6922911, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Apr 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/411817

Inventors:

Peter Ar-Fu Lam - Torrance CA, US

International Classification:

F26B009/00

US Classification:

34239, 34237

Abstract:

A garment drying apparatus () is disclosed having a frame (), a porous net , slip proof pads (), an adjustable width garment hanger () and a hook () to support said adjustable width garment hanger; the frame () rests at an acute angle from the floor to provide iron free drying effect.