Patents Examined by Hung Duong
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Patent number: 9307657Abstract: A display cover to housing interface system includes a display screen fronted by a display cover having front and obverse faces and a distal edge between the faces around a circumference thereof (i.e., edge thickness), and also an outer housing that provides support for the display cover. A portion of the display cover distal edge or thickness is fully exposed to outside, such that the display cover is exposed and substantially visible when viewed directly from the front and at least one side while installed. The display cover can be glass, while the housing is metal. A protective layer located between the housing and display cover protects the display cover from the housing. Various support components hold the display cover in place, and can include magnets and/or a stabilizer assembly affixed along a bottom edge of the display cover and adapted to couple to a bottom chin of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Todd F. Gotham, Shin Nishibori, Christopher J. Stringer, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Jonathan Ternus
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Patent number: 9301418Abstract: In a waterproof control unit (100A) in which a part of a connector housing (330A) mounted on a circuit board (300A) is exposed and the circuit board (300A) is hermetically housed in a casing including a base (200A) and a cover (400A), in a gap between the cover and the connector housing, a waterproof sealing material (501) is applied to a first sealing gap defined by outer-step flat portions (401a,301a), slope portions (401b,301b), and inner-step flat portions (401c,301c), and in a gap between the base (200A) and the connector housing (330A) or between the base (200A) and the cover (400A), a waterproof sealing material (502,503) is applied to a second or third sealing gap defined by convexoconcave sealing surfaces having a convex thread loosely fitted into a concave thread.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Nobuaki Nuriya, Mitsunori Nishida, Osamu Nishizawa
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Patent number: 9292043Abstract: The present disclosure provides flat panel monitor stands and related systems and methods. The flat panel monitor stands can comprise a base including a pedestal and a support arm extending upwardly from the pedestal, the top portion being distally positioned with respect to the pedestal. The stand can also include a tilt mechanism connected to the top portion of the support arm. A bracket can be pivotally attached to the tilt mechanism at an off-center location on the bracket so that the bracket has a low position and a high position when pivoted about the tilt mechanism. The bracket can also be attachable to a flat panel monitor in both the low position and the high position without reorienting the flat panel monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Paul L. Drew
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Patent number: 9289044Abstract: A tablet bumper assembly is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a bumper assembly having a first opening, a second opening, and a first protruding region at a first corner, where the first opening is configured to position the bumper assembly around a peripheral edge of a tablet computer, the second opening is configured to expose a display screen of the tablet computer, and the first protruding region prevents the tablet computer from lying flat on a support surface to allow air-cooling of the tablet computer.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Robb Fujioka
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Patent number: 9292044Abstract: An electronic device may have a display. Inactive portions of the display such as peripheral portions of the display may be masked using an opaque masking layer. An opening may be provided in the opaque masking layer to allow light to pass. For example, a logo may be viewed through an opening in the opaque masking layer and a camera may receive light through an opening in the opaque masking layer. The display may include upper and lower polarizers, a color filter layer, and a thin-film transistor layer. The opaque masking layer may be formed on the upper polarizer, may be interposed between the upper polarizer and the color filter layer, or may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin-film transistor layer. The upper polarizer may have unpolarized windows for cameras, logos, or other internal structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dinesh C. Mathew, Keith J. Hendren, Jun Qi, Victor H. Yin, Thomas Wilson, Jr., Adam T. Garelli
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Patent number: 9280178Abstract: An expanding platform for a portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The expanding platform includes a base, a moving element, an elastic element and a magnetic element. The moving element and the magnetic element are respectively and movably combined with the base. When the moving element is at an initial position, the moving element limits the movement of the magnetic element by a blocking portion. When the moving element moves to an unlocking position with respect to the base, the magnetic element disengages from the blocking portion and is attracted to move by a corresponding magnetic element of a main device combined with the base, so that the moving element is fixed at the unlocking position by the magnetic element blocking the blocking portion. After the magnetic element returns to its original position, the moving element returns to the initial position by the elastic element.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Hung-Chih Chen, Chen-Yi Liang
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Patent number: 9279597Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for cooling a system. For example, a network communication system may include a central processing unit (CPU) and a fan controller. A chassis includes a plurality of receiving portions, each portion configured to receive a field replaceable unit (FRU). The chassis may also include a fan and a temperature sensor. The system CPU is configured to load a plurality of environmental profiles into fan controller memory, each profile indicating a fan speed for the fan based on a temperature reading from the temperature sensor. The fan controller is to determine a first configuration of the network communication device as to which FRUs are installed in the chassis and to select an environmental profile from the fan controller memory to use based on the determined first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael K. T. Lee
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Patent number: 9274570Abstract: A positioning apparatus includes a computer chassis and a positioning device. The computer chassis secures a plurality of expansion cards and includes a cover. The cover comprises a first flange and a second flange opposite to the first flange. The positioning device includes a securing member and a positioning member secured to the securing member. The securing member is secured to the first flange and a second flange. The positioning member is pressed on the plurality of expansion cards to prevent the plurality of expansion cards from moving.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting(Shenzhen)Co.,Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-He Li, Chang-Ke Ke, Xiao-Wen Duan, Da-Long Sun
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Patent number: 9274571Abstract: A segmented frame adapted to receive a storage drive is provided. The segmented frame in one example includes a plurality of linked frame segments configured to pivot with respect to each other and wrap around the storage drive, with a first frame segment and a last frame segment of the plurality of linked frame segments latching together to form a joined segmented frame and hold the storage drive, and a plurality of isolator cups trapped within the joined segmented frame and fitting over a corresponding plurality of mounting wings extending from the storage drive, wherein the plurality of isolator cups suspend the storage drive within the joined frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: HGST Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Glenn Douglas Albert, Michael Stephen Bell, David William Niss, Jeffrey David Wilke
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Patent number: 9271407Abstract: A display module having an improved assembly structure is provided. The display module includes a frame, a display panel, and a glue. The frame has a side wall and a supporting part, wherein the supporting part has a supporting surface and the side wall is formed on the periphery of the supporting surface. A groove is formed on the supporting surface adjacent to the side wall and is distributed along the side wall. The display panel is disposed within the frame and has a bottom face and a side face. The bottom face is supported by the supporting surface of the supporting part. The side face faces the side wall and forms a gap with the side wall. The glue is filled in the gap and adheres the side wall to the side face.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Jia-Lang Hsu, Chih-Wei Wen, Ching-Chieh Pai, Cheng-Wei Li
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Patent number: 9261918Abstract: Low profile portable information handling systems rotationally couple a lid and chassis portion with a dual axis hinge that couples at one axis with an extension and countersink engagement to enhance system strength. For example, a conical boss in a lid support frame extends into a countersink formed in a hinge axis and includes threads to accept a screw inserted from the hinge axis into the conical boss. The conical boss inner diameter extends the space available for placement of threads to engage a screw to provide enhanced coupling strength between the hinge axis and lid support frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason T. Franz, Charles D. Hood, III, Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Chiu-Jung Tsen
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Patent number: 9261923Abstract: A system can include a chassis; a board operatively coupled to the chassis where the board includes card slots aligned along respective parallel planes and circuitry operatively coupled to the slots; a processor operatively coupled to the circuitry of the board; memory accessible by the processor; a bracket operatively coupled to the chassis where the bracket includes parallel recesses corresponding to the parallel planes; and a retainer operatively coupled to the bracket where the retainer includes parallel recesses where in an open orientation the parallel recesses of the retainer align with the parallel recesses of the bracket and where in a retention orientation the parallel recesses of the retainer misalign with the parallel recesses of the bracket. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Inventors: Timothy Samuel Farrow, Ali Kathryn Ent, Shuang Li, Albert Vincent Makley
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Patent number: 9263204Abstract: A housing of an electronic device encloses and supports at least one operational component and includes at least one opening sized to accommodate a mechanical input assembly. The mechanical input assembly includes a feature arranged to receive an input event, at least a portion of the feature exposed at an outside surface of the housing, an operational indicia visible on the exposed portion and having a preferred orientation with respect to the housing, the operational indicial providing an indication of how an operation of the operational component is influenced, and a shaft having a size and shape in accordance with the opening, the shaft attached to the external feature at a first end and an integrally formed self-capturing feature at the second end. The self-capturing feature is inserted into the opening until activated. The indicia is then properly aligned and the mechanical input assembly is locked to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera, Wey-Jiun Lin, Emery Sanford
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Patent number: 9256257Abstract: An electronic device, including: a first body, a second body, a first coupling member and a second coupling member; in the case where the first body and the second body are located in a first relative position, the first body and the second body are coupled together by cooperation between the first coupling member and the second coupling member; and in the case where the first body and the second body are located in a second relative position different from the first relative position, the first body and the second body are decoupled from each other by cooperation between the first coupling member and the second coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiaosong Xia, Liang Han
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Patent number: 9256091Abstract: A display device includes a front side and a rear side. A screen is mounted on the front side. A stand is mounted on the rear side. The stand includes a first supporting piece and a second supporting piece obtusely connected to the first supporting piece. The first supporting piece is pivotably connected to the rear side of the display device. A circuit board is mounted on the first supporting piece of the stand.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Quan Liao, Chih-Kang Cho, Zhan-Ao Yu
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Patent number: 9258914Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect a first section of the chassis to a second section of the chassis, comprising a hinge assembly to be coupled between the first section of the chassis and the second section of the chassis to allow rotation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, and a translation assembly to be coupled to the hinge assembly of the chassis for the electronic device to allow translation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, wherein rotation of the hinge assembly activates the translation assembly. Other embodiments may be described.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Alanna M. Koser, Robert R. Atkinson, Jr., Ralph V. Miele, Anthony P. Valpiani
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Patent number: 9256250Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Raff, Scott A. Myers, Christopher Stringer
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Patent number: 9253915Abstract: A latch mechanism is provided, including a rack having a restricting structure and a linkage assembly connected to an electronic device in the rack. The linkage assembly includes a fixed frame, connected to the electronic device; a sliding frame, movable along a first direction relative to the fixed frame; a handle, connected to the sliding frame; a trigger, movably disposed between the handle and the sliding frame; and a latch member, connected to the fixed frame and the restricting structure to restrict the electronic device in the rack. When an external force is exerted on the trigger and the handle to move the sliding frame along the first direction relative the fixed frame, the trigger pushes the latch member to separate from the restricting structure along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, such that the electronic device can be drawn out of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Wistron Corp.Inventor: Zhong-Hui Mao
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Patent number: 9250650Abstract: A computer *display is pivotally connected to at least one *display arm, which in turn is pivotally connected to a base. When the *display arm(s) points upward from the base, the *display may hang in a vertical position. When the *display arm is lowered a torque is exerted on the *display to tilt the *display away from the base. When the *display reaches a *horizontal position an open space will exist under the *display that can be used to place items such as a mouse, keyboard, notepad, pens or other low profile devices. One or more feet are attached to the *display such that that when the *display is in the horizontal position the foot or feet contact a stable surface such as a desk, table or other suitably stable object, and further provides for such open space.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Myerchin Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Christian P. Myerchin
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Patent number: 9244492Abstract: Docking stations that may interface with various types of accessories. One example may physically and electrically support a connection to a portable computing device in either one or two orientations. One or more receptacles or dedicated or tethered cables may provide connections to one or more accessories. Examples may be able to authenticate and identify themselves to portable computing devices such that the devices know how to configure data outputs provided to the docking stations. An audio channel that converts digital audio signals and provides an analog audio signal at an audio jack may be included. Multiplexing circuitry that allows reversible connectors to be used may also be included.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson, Alexei Kosut, Tony Chi Wang Ng