Irvine, CA, United States of America

Frank Shaochong Yan

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Protectconnect, Other. Active years: 2008-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Frank Shaochong Yan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/frank-shaochong-yan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 40.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 142(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal2 out of 33 
 
Protectconnect
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2008-2009

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Frank Shaochong Yan: Innovator in Electrical Engineering

Introduction

Frank Shaochong Yan is a notable inventor based in Irvine, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering, holding a total of 5 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the functionality and safety of electrical components.

Latest Patents

One of his latest inventions is an Electrical Junction Box with a built-in fitting insert. This invention relates to an electrical junction box that features an external built-in fitting and clamp for securing armored metal cable. The built-in fitting is extruded from a side wall of the junction box and includes at least one pry-out for receiving the armored metal cable. A clamp is attached to the built-in fitting with threaded fasteners, allowing for secure clamping of the cable as the fasteners are tightened.

Another significant invention by Yan is a motion detector module. This device comprises a housing with a front and back side, where conductors are placed on the back side to connect to a wiring module within an electrical box. An infrared (IR) sensor is mounted inside the housing, designed to receive IR radiation focused through a lens on the front side. The IR sensor generates a signal in response to motion detected across the lens's field of view. A controller processes this signal to generate a switch signal, which a relay uses to switch an electrical power source to an electrical load via the conductors and wiring module.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Frank Shaochong Yan has worked with various companies, including ProtectConnect. His work has consistently focused on developing innovative solutions that improve electrical systems and devices.

Collaborations

One of his notable collaborators is Michael P. Gorman. Their partnership has contributed to the advancement of electrical engineering technologies.

Conclusion

Frank Shaochong Yan is a distinguished inventor whose work in electrical engineering has led to several innovative patents. His contributions continue to impact the industry positively, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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