Patents Examined by Courtney Smith
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Patent number: 10043421Abstract: A foldable display device includes a first display area, a second display area, and a first folding area between the first display area and the second display area. The first folding area includes first, second, and third folding axes. The first folding axis is between the second and third folding axes. The foldable display device is folded in one direction of the both directions on the basis of the first folding axis or folds in the other direction of the both directions on the basis of the second and third folding axes.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyunwoo Koo, Taewoong Kim, Kiyong Lee
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Patent number: 10045446Abstract: A housing of an electronic product with a non-removable battery built therein includes: a front shell (6) located at the front of the housing, a battery cover (1) located at the back of the housing, a rear shell (2) located between the front shell and the battery cover, a battery compartment formed by connecting the rear shell and the battery cover, and a battery (7) arranged in the battery compartment. The housing of an electronic product with a non-removable battery built therein also includes an anti-removal assembly used for connecting the battery cover to the rear shell to prevent the battery from being removed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: ZTE CorporationInventor: Zexu Chen
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Patent number: 10045464Abstract: The present invention provides a heat dissipation device including a baseplate, one or more heat pipes in thermal communication with the baseplate, where the one or more heat pipes has one or more internal cavities, one or more vapor chambers coupled to the one or more heat pipes, where the one or more vapor chambers has one or more internal cavities, where the one or more internal cavities of the one or more heat pipes and the one or more internal cavities of the one or more the vapor chambers are contiguous, where the one or more vapor chambers extends from the one or more heat pipes, and heat conducting fins coupled to the one or more vapor chambers, where the one or more heat conducting fins extends from the one or more vapor chambers.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Xiaojin Wei, Allan C. VanDeventer
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Patent number: 10038391Abstract: A central-string inverter device is provided, including a container and multiple string inverters installed in the container. The multiple string inverters are arranged in two rows located respectively on two opposite sides of the container. An intermediate duct is formed between the two rows of string inverters. An air outlet is arranged on each of side walls of the two opposite sides of the container. An air inlet is arranged on each of side walls of the other two opposite sides of the container or on a bottom wall of the container. Pulling structures corresponding to the multiple string inverters are arranged on the side walls of the two opposite sides of the container. Each string inverter is installed or removed through the pulling structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO., LTD.Inventors: Wei Zhao, You Lu, Tan Shen, Xiaodong Mei
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Patent number: 10038310Abstract: A transfer switch and load controller that can be plugged into an existing utility meter socket and electrically positioned between the meter socket and a distribution panel to allow switching between utility power and standby power. The plug-in transfer switch functions to transfer the power supplied to a home between the utility power source and the generator power source upon loss of power from the utility power source. The transfer switch components are contained in an enclosed housing of a meter socket adapter that is mounted directly to the meter socket of a meter housing. The meter socket adapter is prewired to a standby generator such that the standby generator can be connected to a home power system by plugging the meter socket adapter into the meter socket.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Michael Miller, Gary Gracyalny, David A. Kratz, Richard Gilpatrick, Dean Weigand, Sie Teong Lim, Nicholas Demos
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Patent number: 10037062Abstract: A thermal venting device is provided that includes a plenum including an inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports, the plenum being substantially fluidically sealed except for the inlet port and the plurality of outlet ports, the inlet port including an inlet fan configured to pressurize the plenum, each of the plurality of outlet ports being configured to direct airflow from the pressurized plenum toward different electronic components of a plurality of electronic components, and each of the plurality of outlet ports including respective resistive elements having varied airflow resistances configured to bias airflow through the plurality of outlet ports.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Siddharth Bhopte, Daniel J. Dummer, Virendra Jadhav, Andrew Douglas Delano
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Patent number: 10038311Abstract: Provided is a module replacement device of a high voltage direct current transmission system. In the device, a replacement base is provided in a structure by using a support member such that a sub-module movably provided at a fixing base of the structure can be replaced by being withdrawn outside of the structure. Further, the replacement base can easily and firmly be provided in the structure such that the module can be replaced in an easy and safe manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: HYOSUNG CORPORATIONInventors: June-Sung Kim, Hong-Ju Jung, Jung-Soo Park, Doo-Young Lee, Jong-Yun Choi
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Patent number: 10037952Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a control circuitry, a plurality of pins coupled to a plurality of conductive traces of a printed circuit board (PCB), and a plurality of driving units coupled to the pins. The control circuitry provides a plurality of control signals according to data to be transmitted. The driving units are divided into a plurality of first driving units and second driving units. According to the control signals, the first driving units provide the data to a memory device of the PCB via the corresponding pins and the corresponding conductive traces of PCB, and the second driving units provide a constant voltage to the corresponding conductive traces of PCB via the corresponding pins. The conductive traces corresponding to the second driving units are separated by the conductive traces corresponding to the first driving units on the PCB.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: MediaTek Inc.Inventors: Chun-Wei Chang, Shang-Pin Chen
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Patent number: 10033165Abstract: Examples described herein relate to circuit breaker reset for power distribution units (PDUs). In one example, an apparatus to reset a circuit breaker of a PDU includes a bracket to enclose a portion of a rack rail, where one end of the bracket is coupled to a surface of the PDU including the circuit breaker. The apparatus also includes an elongated member disposed within the bracket, the elongated member includes a distal end to make contact with the circuit breaker, when force is applied to a proximal end of the elongated member, to reset the circuit breaker.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: HEWLATT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LPInventors: Matthew E Stevens, Chris F Felcman, Royal H King
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Patent number: 10031551Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device comprises a circuit board including first portions where a plurality of electronic parts are mounted, and second portions arranged between the first portions and rotatably connecting the first portions with each other, and a bracket having a plurality of contact surfaces corresponding to the first portions, wherein the circuit board is coupled to surround at least a portion of the bracket. The circuit board may be coupled to surround at least a portion of the bracket. The wearable electronic device may be implemented in various manners according to embodiments of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae-Il Seo, Ki-Jae Kim, Byoung-Uk Yoon
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Patent number: 10028372Abstract: An assembly of two or more heatspreaders is attached to a printed circuit board in a compact electronic enclosure. The heatspreaders include fins which assist in convecting heat out of the enclosure through vents. The printed circuit board is shielded from the outer case by the heatspreaders.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: THOMSON LicensingInventors: Darin Bradley Ritter, Mark Robert Anderson
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Patent number: 10028409Abstract: An immersion cooling arrangement includes a housing containing a liquid coolant. An electrical device is submerged within the liquid coolant. A printed wiring board is seated on the housing and separates the coolant from the environment external to the housing to provide penetration-free electrical communication between a power source and the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Mark W. Metzler, John Huss, Ernest Thompson
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Patent number: 10027096Abstract: A shutter interlock device for an electrical enclosure includes a shutter link defining a lock slot, an actuating member rotatably coupled to the electrical enclosure, and a sliding link. The sliding link includes a first end coupled to the actuating member, a second end opposite the first end, and a pin coupled to the second end, where a rotation of the actuating member causes the pin to selectively disengage the lock slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ayyappa Reddy Jakkireddy, Samir Rajauria, Shravan Purohit, Guru Moorthy Kurra, Lenin Pokkula, Naveen Kumar
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Patent number: 10021792Abstract: Disclosed is a remote controller. The remote controller comprises a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is connected to the second panel by using a rotating connecting mechanism. The rotating connecting mechanism comprises a fixation base fixed to the first panel, a rotating shaft fixed to the second panel, and a sliding component. The sliding component comprises: an arc-shaped sliding rail disposed in the circumference direction of an outer sidewall of the rotating shaft; elastic pieces disposed on the fixation base in the axial direction of the rotating shaft and provided with circular holes; and rolling balls disposed between the arc-shaped sliding rail and the circular holes in an abutted mode. The arc-shaped sliding rail is fitted to the rolling balls in a sliding mode. Two ends of the arc-shaped sliding rail are higher than the middle of the arc-shaped sliding rail in the axial direction of the rotating shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN TCL NEW TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Liheng Miao
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Patent number: 10021795Abstract: A supporting device includes a modular joint assembly, two fixing members respectively installed on two opposite ends of the modular joint assembly, and a resilient sheet fixed on the outer surface of the modular joint assembly and the fixing members. The modular joint assembly includes a plurality of joints buckled in sequence. Each joint has an arced track groove recessed on a side surface thereof and a buckling portion extended from an opposite side surface thereof. An imaginary datum line is defined by connecting a center of circle of each track groove and is located at one side of the resilient sheet away from the modular joint assembly. When any two buckled joints are rotated with respect to each other, the resilient sheet is compressed and a length of the imaginary datum line is unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: FIRST DOME CORPORATIONInventor: An-Szu Hsu
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Patent number: 10021817Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding apparatus or assemblies having a frame with drawn latching features or portions that are configured for removably attaching a cover to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, there is a shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In this example, the shielding apparatus generally includes a cover and a frame. The cover includes one or more openings. The frame includes a top surface and sidewalls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. The frame is partly drawn in construction such that the frame includes one or more drawn latching features or portions configured to be engaged within the one or more openings of the cover to thereby releasably attach the cover to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Mark Fucci, Paul W. Crotty, Jr.
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Patent number: 10015900Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining a removable module (such as a memory card) in engagement with an interface structure of a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB is coupled to a tray, wherein the module is positioned between the PCB and the tray. The tray includes one or more forms configured to receive the module, and prevent the module from moving out of engagement with the interface structure of the PCB. A first form includes a depressed region formed in the tray, wherein the module is fitted within the depressed region. A slot, which extends through the tray, may be located adjacent to the depressed region, wherein an edge of the slot restricts movement of the module. A second form may include a raised lip, which is located adjacent to the module, and restricts movement of the module.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Brocade Communications Systems LLCInventor: Scott W. Augsburger
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Patent number: 10015885Abstract: Provided are a printed circuit board and a method of manufacturing the printed circuit board, the printed circuit board including: a first element and a second element; a first base substrate including an embedding part in which the first element is embedded and a cavity into which the second element is mounted; and a second base substrate bonded to one surface of the first base substrate and including a first via for the second element.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Won Suk Jung, Yun Ho An, Sang Myung Lee, Joon Wook Han
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Patent number: 10003274Abstract: A power conversion device includes: a metal housing; a power semiconductor module that is contained in the metal housing and converts direct electric current to alternating electric current; a capacitor module that is contained in the metal housing and arranged side by side with the power semiconductor module, wherein the capacitor module smoothes the direct electric current supplied to the power semiconductor module; a substrate that has a drive circuit part mounted in a first region, the drive circuit part driving the power semiconductor module, and a control circuit part mounted in a second region, the control circuit part controlling the drive circuit part, wherein the substrate is disposed so as to cover over the metal housing; a base plate that extends in a space in which the second region of the substrate and the capacitor module oppose to each other, and that is electrically connected to the metal housing; and a first noise shielding member that extends in a direction along a boundary between the firsType: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Takahashi, Keisuke Fukumasu, Yuki Fujita, Takeshi Kato, Hiroki Funato
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Patent number: 9999159Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board, a heat sink and thermal gel. The circuit board has an electronic component, which is mounted to a first principal surface of the circuit board. The heat sink has an opposing surface, which is opposed to the first principal surface of the circuit board. The thermal gel is filled between the circuit board and the heat sink to cover the electronic component. The circuit board has through-holes. At least a portion of each through-hole is formed in a bonding range, to which the thermal gel is bonded. The through-holes enable visual recognition of the thermal gel through the through-holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Takahiro Yamanaka, Toshiro Nishimura