Body Related Patents (Class 108/43)
  • Patent number: 11653733
    Abstract: A composite case for a computing device comprising a first portion to protect and detachably connect to a display portion. The first portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. A second portion is for protecting and detachably connecting to an input device portion of the computing device. The second portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. The display and input device portions can be detachably connected to each other through a multi-pivot hinge unit operable to rotate about one or more computing device axes defined between the display and input device portions to move the computing device between open and closed states. A hinge cover portion can be connected to the first portion operable to detachably receive and surround the multi-pivot hinge of the computing device. A protective shell can be formed between first and second portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Urban Armor Gear, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: 11540626
    Abstract: A portable table top formed from a base having multiple legs and brackets for accommodating various positions. Extension brackets are attached to side edges which engage a mounting tab slidably insertable into a cavity formed on each side edge of the base. A centrally positioned support having a first end pivotably mounted to a lower surface of the base provides a three-point support. Legs are provided if the base is to be used on flat table as an angled work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Galin, Matthew Kaplan
  • Patent number: 11464326
    Abstract: A portable laptop stand defines a support platform. A pair of horizontal support arms are placed on an underside surface of the support platform. The pair of horizontal support arms are attached to a pair of vertical support arms. The pair of horizontal support arms are adjustable relative to the pair of vertical support arms. The pair of vertical support arms define an interface. The interface is designed to attach the portable laptop stand to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Sumeet Ramdass
  • Patent number: 11419249
    Abstract: The present invention provides a kit for laptop and PC users with assemblage components that fit upon a mouse pad, and are designed to mitigate the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and provide radio frequency or EMF shielding. The kit includes a pair of removable triangular wrist pads that fit onto the corners of a laptop. The wrist pads comprise an upper portion with an arcuate shape and stiffness to reduce CTS; and are detachable from the base triangles for affixing directly to the laptop beneath the typing keys. A pair of thigh pads having a relatively flat top side are designed for positioning on a user's lap to provide EMF shielding and raise the laptop for easier viewing. A third hollow wrist pad for use with a mouse pad has internal storage. Both the mouse pad underside and the assemblage components underside comprise fixation strips for secure storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Theodros Shawl
  • Patent number: 11369744
    Abstract: An audible indicator for use with a drug delivery device is described. The audible indicator includes a spring element configured to reside in one of a relaxed state or a biased state. The audible indicator includes a rotatable element coupled to the spring element. The spring element releases stored energy to rotate the rotatable element such that the rotatable element impacts a surface to generate an audible signal when the spring element changes from the biased state into the relaxed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: Michael Helmer
  • Patent number: 11089867
    Abstract: A body supported desk includes a carrier, a platform, and a plurality of hook-shaped support rods coupling the carrier with the platform. The platform further includes a plurality of substantially straight stabilizer bars and a plurality of joints each formed in part by one of the stabilizer bars and a mounting piece structured to receive one of the plurality of support rods. The plurality of joints are structured to permit a user to adjust an angle of the platform relative to the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Mosora
  • Patent number: 11089895
    Abstract: In the state of the art, numerous trays are known, so as to protect clothing from crumbs or droplets that fall down when eating a meal during a car ride or train ride. It is true that these trays catch everything, as desired, but for the remainder they are quite impractical, since the open tray with the droplets or crumbs stands in the car or train and must be cleaned before being stowed away or is actually only available as a disposable solution. Other solutions are too large to be conveniently stowed away after use. For this reason, a foldable tray is proposed, which can be folded up in sealed manner after use, into a compact unit, without the crumbs or droplets being able to exit from the unit. This is possible by means of division of a base plate having a connected apron, wherein the base plate consists of two parts that can be folded up, between which the apron can be laid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: CleanTab GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Meckle, Tobias Hahn, Mirko Roman Tochtermann
  • Patent number: 11071222
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first glass plate, a second glass plate opposite to the first glass plate, and a side member to surround a space between the first glass plate and the second glass plate, and a touch screen display disposed in the space and viewed through at least a portion of the first glass plate. The first glass plate includes a rectangular planar part including a first edge, which faces outward in a first direction and has a first length, and a second edge which extends perpendicularly to the first edge and has a second length longer than the first length, a first curved part including a first surface which extends from the first edge to a first part of the side member and faces the first part, and a second curved part including a second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yunjae Han, Myungsoo Kim, Halim Lee, Sunpyo Yun
  • Patent number: 11044991
    Abstract: A portable, collapsible support for holding electronic equipment including programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), instruments, switches, Din rail mounting devices, and other equipment when testing, demonstrating, programming, or repairing such devices at remote job sites, testing labs or facilities, trade shows, training centers, and other places. The portable, collapsible support includes a base having a holding bar in parallel with a back bar forming a holding recess to hold HMIs, a cover including a Din rail, and a pair of mounting pegs for holding the electronic equipment, and a pair of locking arms for releasably, pivotably locking the cover in an open, vertical position while holding the electronic equipment, or for closing the cover to easily carry and transport the collapsible support from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: David Bryner
  • Patent number: 10906445
    Abstract: A work surface for a vehicle includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a dual-stage hinge pivotably coupling the first and second leafs. The dual-stage hinge includes a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian S. Johns, Francesco DiDato, Glen D. Skinner
  • Patent number: 10893742
    Abstract: A clip may be placed over the thigh of a driver. At the top of the clip, a bracket assembly is provided. The bracket assembly includes, in the preferred embodiment, a telescoping rod attached to the clip via a ball and socket joint allowing pivoting of the telescoping rod in all directions. On top of the telescoping rod, a cross-shaped phone holder is provided with arms configured to hold a smart phone or cell phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: H. Jay Spiegel
  • Patent number: 10888763
    Abstract: A portable hand wrapping station for a fighter's trainer/cornerman that is able to transport all the necessary accessories and can quickly be set up on a folding chair's back top edge. It is a three panel rollup or foldup design that may be secured to form a central pocket that can be slid over a chair back, so that an inner pellet-filled securement means will rest and conform to the chair back's top edge, therein securing the adjacent wrist pad. Its front and back panels may form a roll or may form a valise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventor: Leonard Gabriel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10849439
    Abstract: Disclosed is an infant lap support comprising an infant support panel having a first edge and a second edge, a leg attachment member having two or more attachment points, wherein a first attachment point is attached to the first edge of the infant support panel and wherein a second attachment point is attached to a first fastener, and a second fastener attached to a second edge of the infant support panel, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are configured to be selectively fastened to each other around the legs of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventor: Don E. Hinderliter, II
  • Patent number: 10849398
    Abstract: A composite case for a computing device including a first portion to protect and detachably connect to a display portion. The first portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. A second portion is for protecting and detachably connecting to an input device portion of the computing device. The second portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. The display and input device portions can be detachably connected to each other through a multi-pivot hinge unit operable to rotate about one or more computing device axes defined between the display and input device portions to move the computing device between open and closed states. A hinge cover portion can be connected to the first portion operable to detachably receive and surround the multi-pivot hinge of the computing device. A protective shell can be formed between first and second portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Armstrong
  • Patent number: 10787205
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle including a frame, a vehicle body, a motor connected to the frame, left and right suspensions, left and right wheels operatively connected to the left and right suspensions, each wheel having a rim and a tire mounted on the rim, both wheels being outside the vehicle body, and left and right fenders. Each fender includes an arcuate outer wall adapted for extending over at least a portion of an upper part of the tire of its corresponding wheel and a side wall having an outer portion extending from an edge of the outer wall, the outer portion covering at least a portion of a sidewall of the tire on a vehicle facing side, and an inner portion extending from the outer portion, the inner portion covering at least a portion of the rim of its corresponding wheel on the vehicle facing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Driant, Nicolas Laberge
  • Patent number: 10782732
    Abstract: A mounting system for an electronic device includes a protective case and a compatible component. The protective case includes an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. A female mounting portion is disposed within the outer surface of the protective case, the female mounting portion including a plurality of recesses arranged in spaced apart relation around an opening in the protective case. Each recess includes a pair of transition ramps proximate the first and second ends of each recess. The compatible component includes a male mounting portion including a plurality of raised engagement portions adapted to engage one or more of the plurality of recesses. Each of the raised engagement portions includes a pair of transition ramps proximate the first and second ends of each raised engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Carlton R. Lay, Cameron D. Magness
  • Patent number: 10716394
    Abstract: A lap table has a semi-circular cut-out along an inside edge of an extended platform. Beneath the table are a pair of adjustable leg assemblies that are capable of providing an upright configuration that allows the platform to stand and abut against a body of a user, particularly while lying in a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventor: Kathryn L. Jennings
  • Patent number: 10694873
    Abstract: The invention is a sleep aid, and more particularly an inflatable sleep aid utilizing a series of c-shaped inflatable bladders joined in series to such that the height of the sleep aid is adjustable and forming a generally c-shaped channel to allow the user to comfortably breath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Stuart Austin McEntee
  • Patent number: 10595953
    Abstract: An instrument tray is configured for use with surgical and/or other invasive or non-invasive medical procedures, such as in operating rooms or ICU rooms within a hospital, for example. The tray facilitates a safe transfer of instruments between a procedural team and performing the procedure. In an embodiment the surgical tray may be attached directly to the patient and/or patient's drapes so that the tray may rest upon the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Connected Rock, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Baradarian, Stephen Anthony Tunnell
  • Patent number: 10583370
    Abstract: A digital audio player device comprises a set of switches that activate audio files stored on a flash memory or on another device linked via wireless technology such as Bluetooth. The audio player works in combination with a set of discs featuring pictograms or symbols each of which corresponds to one of the switches. Pressing a pictogram and/or its corresponding switch activates the audio file represented by that pictogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Billboard Studio B.V.
    Inventor: Basile Fattal
  • Patent number: 10561234
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic device holder for a luggage comprises a holder unit for securing electronic device in luggage and at least one connector for foldably attaching holder unit to handle of luggage. A solar power strips is attached at the top of the holder unit to generate electrical energy for various operations of electronic device and holder unit. The holder unit also has a container holder to hold at least one container, an accessory holder to hold at one accessory of electronic device, a USB port to connect at least one USB device, a power outlet unit connected to external devices to use electrical energy of battery and at least one light source to illuminate holder unit. Thus, the present invention provides all necessary facilities to user to work while travelling without looking for a separate space or table for working outdoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventor: Charles A. von Goins
  • Patent number: 10558240
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an apparatus for converting a mobile device into a wearable. The apparatus comprises a body including an area configured to couple to a mobile device, and one or more flexible members coupled to the body, wherein the one or more flexible members are capable of retracting to a first position and capable of expanding to a second position, wherein the second position allows a user to wear the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: PADPAC, LLC
    Inventor: Russell Hughes Vanecek
  • Patent number: 10537157
    Abstract: A wristband assembly for supporting a device on a wrist, the wristband assembly comprising: a wristband; fastening means to releasably secure the device to the wristband; and at least one distal forearm engaging portion to mount the fastening means over an inner wrist bone of the wrist, whereby the fastening means is configured to mount the device to the wristband and onto the side of the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Inventors: Vallipuram Balendran Partheban, Siveda Partheban
  • Patent number: 10393157
    Abstract: A support for an item such as a user interface device includes a cushion member defining an exterior and an interior. A releasable connection arrangement between the item and the cushion member includes a first connector carried by the item and a second connector carried by the cushion member. The connectors are releasably engageable for releasably engaging the item with the cushion member. The first connector may be located within an interior defined by the item, and in one form may be a portion of an internal structure of the item. Alternatively, the item may define an exterior surface, and the first connector may be secured to the exterior surface of the item. The cushion member may define an exterior, and the second connector may be located on the exterior of the cushion member. The first and second connectors may be magnetically attractive connectors or mechanical connectors, e.g. hook-and-loop connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Ergonomic Ingenuity, LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 10336127
    Abstract: An EZ SPEEDY DUAL CLIP that increases the functionality of clipboards. The invention consists of a display surface, two clips, and some bends in the display surface. The clips are mounted on opposite faces and ends of the display surface, allowing both sides of the invention to be utilized. There are bends on both ends of the invention which allow the it to be positioned in various different ways for hands-free viewing. The invention can be inserted into most gaps and tracks, and it can also hook onto and hang from most surfaces and protrusions. When inserted into a gap or track, it is rigid enough to be written on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: Robert James Suhling
  • Patent number: 10317941
    Abstract: Embodiments of a wearable human body mounted electronic device support system are disclosed. The system provides the convenience of controlling a computing or gaming device while in a variety postures and movements including sitting, standing, and freely ambulating about a room. The system comprises a waist mount portion encircling a user's waist for supporting a load. A cantilevered portion extends from the waist mount portion for supporting an electronic input device at an ergonomic position beneficial to the user. The cantilevered portion comprises a projector extending generally anteriorly to form a support platform on which electronic devices are supported. The system may comprise a base to transfer forces from a projector into the waist mount. A portion of the cantilevered portion of the system is configured for instant coupling and uncoupling from the waist mount. In some forms a device coupler secures the electronic device to the support platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Patrick Janowski, Matthew Brian Janowski
  • Patent number: 10302539
    Abstract: A collapsible shelf assembly that may be adapted to be supportably engaged by a cooking structure. The collapsible shelf assembly may comprise a first support panel and a second support panel for supporting a shelf panel, and may be stabilized by stabilizer members. The collapsible shelf assembly may be moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: ARCHIPELAGO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Prior, George Prior
  • Patent number: 10219615
    Abstract: A hands free reading assembly includes a box that may be positioned on a chest of a user while the user is seated. The box may have an object positioned thereon thereby facilitating the object to be visible to the user. A stand is removably coupled to the box and the stand may retain the object in an upright position. A hoop is hingedly coupled to the box and the hoop may be positioned around a neck of the user. Thus, the box is retained on the user's chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: John Iacoviello
  • Patent number: 10139936
    Abstract: The ergonomically optimized self-stabilizing leg mounted mouse pad with integrated mouse storage holster provides a stable working surface area designed specifically for operating a common wireless computer mouse while resting the mouse pad discussed here on other than flat firm surfaces. Such alternative platforms upon which this device can be used effectively would include a user's thigh, the arm of a couch or an automobile's center console. The design features are purposefully engineered to ensure that the invention is self stabilizing on other than a flat firm surface through the use of a contact surface that is a curvilinear concavity with a camphered surface architecture that maximizes the advantage of the weight of the device coupled with the tacky characteristics of the material from which the device is constructed. The device is stable in its intended use without the use of supplemental attachments to secure or stabilize the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: John Timothy Russell
  • Patent number: 10086770
    Abstract: Systems for mounting an object within a vehicle are disclosed. One such system includes a mounting plate, a bracket, and a hinge. The mounting plate is configured to be affixed to a dashboard of the vehicle. The bracket is adapted to receive the object to be mounted. The hinge has a base portion and a body portion movable relative to the base portion. The base portion of the hinge is mounted to the mounting plate and the body portion of the hinge is mounted to the bracket. The body portion of the hinge is pivotable relative to the base portion around a first axis, and the body portion of the hinge is rotatable around a second axis different from the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Havis, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Sundy, Joseph Bernert, Stephen Telesco, Bruce Jonik
  • Patent number: 10080409
    Abstract: A wallet including a rigid plate and a strap attached to the plate is provided. The strap has a first end, a central portion, and a second end. The rigid plate includes a body defining an anchoring slot, the anchoring slot configured to secure the first end of the strap to the body of the rigid plate. The rigid plate also includes a recessed region spaced from the substantially flat body of the rigid plate. The recessed region defines one or more lacing slots that are constructed to receive and secure the second end of the strap. The central portion of the strap extends around the front of the rigid plate. Contents of the wallet are positioned between the central portion of the strap and the rigid plate and are held in place by tightening the strap to the rigid plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: TRAYVAX ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventor: Mark King
  • Patent number: 10063268
    Abstract: In certain embodiments of the present invention, a portable electronic device support comprises a base, a frame, and a rotational mechanism, with the base including a front and a rear panel. The rotational mechanism is attached to the frame at a position offset from the center so that substantially the same viewing angle can be maintained after rotation from landscape to portrait orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Kim Gygax, Yibo Shao, Li Lun Wen, Chien-Chang Lee, Jacky Wu
  • Patent number: 10054983
    Abstract: Disclosed in this application are: 1) several arrangements and features to slidably and/or pivotally attach a display panel to a holder, cover or computing unit panel on a bag computer; 2) several wearable display arrangements based on the bag computer front wall and pivoting display panel format with the display propped against the operator and in his view; 3) removable interface between an operator and a portable display/computer for wearable use and including various computer accessories; 4) a display for mounting to a bag's back wall so it can be propped against the operator for wearable viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Charles Augustus Daley
  • Patent number: 10029075
    Abstract: A self-catheterization assistance apparatus is presented. The apparatus has a base, a penis retention element coupled to the base and a catheter retention member coupled to the base. A penis is inserted into and securedly attached to the penis retention element. A catheter housing is inserted into and securedly attached to the catheter retention member. An optional advancer advances the catheter through the catheter housing and into the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES OF GEORGIA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Ritmiller, John H Golden, Eli B. Nichols, David L. Foshee
  • Patent number: 9983624
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a display panel (with electronic display) made wearable by suspending it from an operator's neck (or shoulder) by a strap and including a prop to push the display panel away from the operator's stomach/chest and into his comfortable view without using of his hands. The bottom end of the prop makes contact with the operator using an interface designed to provide lateral tipping stability and sliding stability in all directions. The display distance from the operator's face may be adjusted by adjusting the strap length. The prop may include an adjustable extension to better position the display. The apparatus may include only electromagnetic communication for computer remote control, may receive television, may connection to multiple sources with a separate telecommunication housing, may include various accessory holders, may include display panel back side controls or may include computer equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: Charles Augustus Daley, III
  • Patent number: 9971232
    Abstract: Provided is a bracket for a terminal with a camera module, which can photograph situations in which a user uses both hands while moving or acting. The bracket for the terminal with the camera module includes a hanger part having a bent shape so as to be hung around the neck of a user, a mounting part onto which the terminal is mounted, and a connection part connecting the hanger part and the mounting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Mypove Inc.
    Inventor: Jaehyun Jeong
  • Patent number: 9924794
    Abstract: A platform apparatus is provided which may be configured to support an electronic device. The platform apparatus may include a base, an extension, a support, and a lockable hinge. The extension may be adjustable and locked into a number of configurations. The platform apparatus may be configured for use by a standing, seated, or reclining user, or to support an electronic device in a free-standing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Castleberry, Michael L. Arnold, George W. Jensen
  • Patent number: 9918546
    Abstract: A portable table system includes an article of luggage that has a handle and the handle has a pair of uprights. A table is removably coupled to the handle such that the table may support an object. The table is collapsible such that the table is stored in the luggage. A pair of supports is provided and each of the supports is coupled to the table. Each of the supports is removably coupled to the handle such that the table is retained in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9888847
    Abstract: According to an ophthalmic examination system of an embodiment, a user interface of an examination instruction apparatus is used to enter an instruction for examination. A first communication unit sends the instruction to an ophthalmic examination apparatus in real time. An examination optical system of the ophthalmic examination apparatus includes an optical element applied to an eye and a projection system that projects an examination light beam onto the eye through the optical element. An information presentation optical system includes a display and a light guide system that guides a display light beam from the display to the eye through the optical element. A second communication unit receives the instruction from the examination instruction apparatus. A controller displays the instruction received by the second communication unit on the display in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: TOPCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomohiro Sakurada, Yukio Ikezawa
  • Patent number: 9856895
    Abstract: The present invention comprises generally a friction hinge to hoist a display unit above a base and suspend it in the air to a unique cantilevered viewing position. The universal support has the shape of the base in an “H” or “I” configuration with angled feet to maximize stability when resting on the chest. The “H” shape is designed to fit well around the user's breasts. The base is reversible around the cantilever arm such that the top surface of the base may either face up or down such that the base may rest against an uneven surface with the top surface of the base facing up and may rest against a flat surface with the top surface of the base facing down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventor: Sean Kieley
  • Patent number: 9839840
    Abstract: A pair of interconnectable handheld controllers is disclosed. The pair of controllers includes a right-hand controller and a left-hand controller. The right-hand controller includes a right-hand handle portion, a surrounding right-hand ring portion, and a first connector disposed on the right-hand ring portion. The left-hand controller includes a left-hand handle portion, a surrounding left-hand ring portion, and a second connector disposed on the left-hand ring portion. The first connector and the second connector are cooperative to releasably attach the right-hand controller and the left-hand controller together. The first connector and the second connector can be magnets, cooperative hook and loop material, or a ball and socket arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Oculus VR, LLC
    Inventor: Clare Regimbal Long
  • Patent number: 9833700
    Abstract: There is provided a pair of handheld controllers for a virtual-reality system. The pair of hand-held controllers for the virtual-reality system comprises a first hand-held controller and a second hand-held controller. The first hand-held controller comprises a first user-input surface having a first user-input key, a first grip, and a first cage having a first connector coupled to a surface of the first cage. The second hand-held controller comprises a second user-input surface having a second user-input key, a second grip, and a second cage having a second connector coupled to a surface of the second cage. The first and second connectors are configured to detachably couple the first cage to the second cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: OCULUS VR, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Andrew Higgins, Peter Wesley Bristol, Benjamin E. Tunberg Rogoza
  • Patent number: 9809045
    Abstract: A hands-free portable work surface includes a rigid work surface substrate and a strap connected thereto. The strap extends away from the work surface at two points along a perimeter thereof, and is routed along the perimeter of the work surface between the two connection points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: James Raeburn
  • Patent number: 9661918
    Abstract: Embodiments of a wearable human body mounted electronic device support system are disclosed. The system provides the convenience of controlling a computing or gaming device while in a variety postures and movements including sitting, standing, and freely ambulating about a room. The system comprises a waist mount portion encircling a user's waist for supporting a load. A cantilevered portion extends from the waist mount portion for supporting an electronic input device at an ergonomic position beneficial to the user. The cantilevered portion comprises a projector extending generally anteriorly to form a support platform on which electronic devices are supported. The system may comprise a base to transfer forces from a projector into the waist mount. A portion of the cantilevered portion of the system is configured for instant coupling and uncoupling from the waist mount. In some forms a device coupler secures the electronic device to the support platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Patrick Janowski, Matthew Brian Janowski
  • Patent number: 9626886
    Abstract: A door handle display member is disclosed. The door handle display member includes an inner portion and a housing. The inner portion is configured to releasably engage a door handle, such that the inner portion at least partially surrounds the door handle. The housing is configured to engage the inner portion, such that the housing at least partially surrounds the inner portion. The housing is configured to engage a graphic panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Display Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Francavilla, Jon A. Noce, Mark Charles Biddison, Marty Illers, Andrew Howard
  • Patent number: 9582086
    Abstract: A user interface support apparatus for securing wireless computer peripherals (WCP) such as a keyboard and a pointing device is disclosed. The user interface support apparatus comprises a board comprising (i) a keyboard area on a top surface of the board and configured to secure a keyboard and (ii) a pointing device area on a top surface of the board. The user interface support apparatus also comprises a pointing device support structure secured to the pointing device area of the board and operable in a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the pointing device support structure in conjunction with the pointing device area of the board stores the pointing device. In the second mode, the pointing device support structure provides a planar surface on which to operate the pointing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: John Edward Schweiter, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9578960
    Abstract: A supporting rack includes two foot members each including a hollow foot member body, a foot member cover covering the hollow foot member body and two binding members bilaterally and detachably fastened to the hollow foot member body to secure the foot member cover in place, two support members vertically adjustably mounted on the respective foot members and locked by the respective binding members, a tabletop detachably supported on the support members and adjustable with the support members relative to the foot members to the desired elevation and defining a receiving space between the two foot members beneath the bottom wall thereof for accommodating computer keyboard, mouse or other peripheral devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: CHEN-SOURCE INC.
    Inventor: Kuan-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 9510673
    Abstract: Lap-supported devices are provided which are especially adapted for use by seated individuals, and include a base member, an opposed pair of clamp arms extending outwardly from a bottom surface of the base member and spaced apart from one another so as to accommodate therebetween a lap region of an individual, and a biasing assembly which exerts a bias force onto each of the clamp arms and thereby provide a clamping force against the respective lateral thigh regions of an individual. Some embodiments will have pivotal clamp members which include a torosional spring assembly to provide clamping force against the individual's lateral thigh regions. Alternatively or additionally, other embodiments may be provided with slide plates which carry the clamp arms and a tension spring assembly operatively connected to the slide plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Lonnie D. Fountain, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9486072
    Abstract: Devices are provided that can be positioned on a user's lap and, when so positioned, provide a stable, comfortable surface to support a pet. The devices include a resilient body configured to be positioned around the user's thighs and having a central supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: MAY DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: Brent R. Chapman, Jennifer M. Chapman
  • Patent number: 9456066
    Abstract: A protective cover for a handheld electronic device such as a smart phone and a tablet computer, with a display screen side, a backside, and surrounding edges has a set of u-shape clips attachable to the surrounding edges and are positioned on at least four corner edges of the device. A plurality of stretch fabric straps anchored to the set of clips and positioned across the backside of the device, wherein the clips and the straps function as a protective cover and handgrip for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Tara Chand Singhal