Location History:
- Chicago, IL (US) (2014)
- Wilmette, IL (US) (2013 - 2018)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2018
Title: Innovations by Joe Y Chiou
Introduction
Joe Y Chiou is an accomplished inventor based in Wilmette, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of beverage container technology, holding a total of eight patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing user experience and functionality in beverage containers.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is a "Seal mechanism for beverage container." This invention features a lid assembly that includes a lid housing, a seal assembly, and a trigger member. The seal assembly is designed with one or more drink seals that engage corresponding drink apertures to effectively close them. The assembly can be rotated between a use position and a cleaning position, facilitating easy maintenance. The trigger member is designed to engage the seal assembly in the use position while remaining inactive in the cleaning position. Additionally, the vent aperture is opened during the initial operation of the trigger, followed by the opening of the drink apertures.
Another notable patent is the "Travel beverage container," which also features a lid assembly with a seal assembly and a trigger member. This design includes a drink seal that closes the drink aperture and allows for easy cleaning by moving the seal assembly between use and cleaning positions. A trigger lock is incorporated to prevent engagement of the seal assembly when locked, and it may include a visual indicator to show the lock status.
Career Highlights
Joe Y Chiou is currently associated with Ignite USA, LLC, where