For An Instrument (i.e., Means To Measure, Test Or Indicate) Patents (Class 206/305)
  • Patent number: 9918397
    Abstract: Technology is provided for an open chassis for use with server modules. The open chassis includes an end frame having opposed upper corner portions and opposed lower corner portions. A pair of lower beams, each having a proximal end portion, are connected to a respective lower corner portion of the end frame. A pair of upper beams, each having a proximal end portion, are connected to a respective upper corner portion of the end frame. First and second columns extend between distal end portions of the lower beams and the upper beams. A cross-member extends between the distal end portions of the lower beams. Each beam includes an outward facing surface and an inward facing surface, and at least one of the beams includes a relief formed in its corresponding inward facing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee Chu
  • Patent number: 9888753
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for use with a portable electronic device includes a rigid shell and a cushion layer. The rigid shell is configured to removably cover at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The rigid shell includes openings and one of a tab and a groove on an external surface of the rigid shell. The cushion layer is removably disposable over the rigid shell and conforms to the external surface of the rigid shell to cushion the rigid shell. The cushion layer includes one of a groove and a tab that corresponds to and interfaces with the one of a tab and a groove of the rigid shell to retain the cushion layer to the rigid shell when the cushion layer is disposed over the rigid shell. The cushion layer further includes an opening that aligns with at least one of the openings of the rigid shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
  • Patent number: 9882596
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic communication device includes a rear cover including a compressible member and a catch, the compressible member and the catch being spaced from each other to form an alcove; and a front cover including a rim configured to extend into the alcove, the rim having an inner surface configured to contact the compressible member and an outer surface opposite the inner surface configured to engage the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Flores, Brendan Hingston Lake, Daniel McLean, Jiacai Li
  • Patent number: 9855507
    Abstract: A portable gaming and entertainment system (or “environment”) for use with a game console and related components that allows the user thereof to easily, safely and conveniently transport the system. The system comprises a case having a lid pivotally attached to a base. One or more custom inserts are provided to securely receive the game console therein. The custom inserts permit the system to be usable with a variety of supported game consoles. The lid includes a monitor and speakers, and is operative to be opened and maintained at a position to provide a desirable viewing angle for a user. The lid closes against the base to enclose the game console and other related components so that the user may easily transport and/or store the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: G.A.E.M.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Parker Chou, Ryan Moore
  • Patent number: 9847806
    Abstract: A cellular phone protection case that has four impact absorbing corners and a planar body extending therebetween. Portions of the planar body are asymmetrical relative to imaginary central axes associated with the planar body. Additionally, the four corners define free spaces therebetween to define a cell phone cover that is substantially free of planar sidewalls extending between respective corners. The corners may deflect to repeatably engage a cell phone at complementarily shaped cellphone corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventor: Robert G. Dickie
  • Patent number: 9813082
    Abstract: A heat spreader and a method for making a heat spreader are disclosed. In an embodiment the heat spreader includes an enclosure with a hollow core and a foam core located in the hollow core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mo Bai, Vadim Gektin
  • Patent number: 9806754
    Abstract: Cases, devices, and methods for protecting and holding portable handheld devices, such as cell phones and smart phones, in separate protective cases having outwardly extending resilient bumper corner eye lit rings which cushion the case and function as bumpers when the portable electronics device are dropped. The outwardly extending bumpers/eye lit rings can also support lanyards and keychain rings, and the like, so that the cases with portable electronics devices can be easily and safely held in one's finger, about their wrist, or on their neck. A central ring can be formed from an upper middle portion of the case for allowing the forefinger of a user to be inserted therein with the back of the hand supporting the case, and the lanyard wrapped about the user's wrist. The novel cases can also be used to safely protect other types of portable electronic devices, such as tablets and laptop computers, and the like, in similar manners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Todd Hodge
  • Patent number: 9798915
    Abstract: A grocery inventory tracking assembly includes a scanning unit has a scanner and an electronic memory. The scanner is electrically coupled to the electronic memory. The scanner may scan bar codes on grocery items. The electronic memory may store the bar codes thereby facilitating the electronic memory to track inventory of the grocery items. A mount is provided and the mount may be removably coupled to a support surface. The mount frictionally engages the scanning unit. Thus, the scanning unit may be retained on the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventors: William Taylor, Diane Taylor
  • Patent number: 9785204
    Abstract: A ruggedized mobile computing device is enclosed by a multi-layer housing providing protection of the device and its individual components (e.g., processors, sensors, touchscreens, peripheral devices and ports) from wear and tear, impact shock, and extreme weather conditions. The mobile device may be rechargeable via a resonant charging receiver connectable to a companion resonant charging transmitter housed in a vehicle cradle or mount, to which the mobile device can be removably mounted for hands-free use or use in a motor vehicle. The mobile device may incorporate scanners, cameras, sensors, and other peripheral devices, and further connect to additional external scanners, sensors, or input devices through its peripheral ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: MobileDemand LC
    Inventors: Matthew Miller, Steven R. Kunert
  • Patent number: 9778702
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a protective cover for a portable computing device. The protective cover can include a case for enclosing a back surface and sidewalls of the device. The case can include an opening for exposing a portion of the device comprising a portion of a first sidewall and a portion of the back surface adjacent to the first sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ki-Bok Song, Eric Chen, Wen-Yo Lu
  • Patent number: 9681719
    Abstract: A mobile device and wallet case having a continuous inelastic frame conforming to the shape of a mobile device and having one or more apertures. The frame includes a foot on one side to assist in the insertion of the mobile device. The case can include transverse structures integrally formed with the frame and configured to attach a 5 hollow-core door sized for storage. When open, the door functions as a stand for a mobile device in both the vertical position and horizontal position and bosses provide resistance to the door opening. The door can include a thumb slider aperture. The case can include a latch comprised of a frame coupled protuberance and a tooth having a female receiving recess configured to receive the protuberance. The frame 10 inside and top edge of the frame is lined with an elastomeric liner that can extend through the button apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventor: Jake Ehrlich
  • Patent number: 9675506
    Abstract: A protective shield system protects a control interface of a wheelchair from environmental factors. The control interface includes a handle extending from a housing of the control interface to control motion of the wheelchair and one or more actuating mechanisms on the housing of the control interface to control one or more wheelchair functions. The protective shield system includes a flexible cover including at least one opening therein. The opening encompasses the handle when the cover is placed in operative connection with the control interface. The flexible cover further includes a releasable closure mechanism via which the at least one opening may be closed around a base of the handle. At least a portion of the flexible cover which is placed over the one or more actuating mechanisms is translucent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Jan E. Fisher, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9671057
    Abstract: A support plate is used for supporting an electronic device. The support plate includes a first plate member, a foldable portion, and a second plate member. The foldable portion is connected to the first plate member and the second plate member. The first plate member includes a combining portion far away from the foldable portion and a contact portion adjacent to the foldable portion. The second plate member includes at least one combined portion and a non-slip element attached on a side surface of the second plate member. The combining portion is foldable to combinedly position the combined portion, wherein the contact portion supports the second plate member and forms an included angle with the second plate member. Accordingly, the support plate can stably support the electronic device and can be expanded or received quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: SOLUTION EXPERT 33 INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ben-Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 9672669
    Abstract: The key fob case is a case that is adapted for use in with an automobile key fobs. The key fob case is a rigid case with a lid. When not in use, the automobile key fob is placed inside the key fob case to prevent inadvertent operation of the buttons on the automobile key fob. The key fob case is closed with the lid, which is a hinged transparent cover that fits the rigid case. The key fob case also has a switched light for use in darkness. The key fob case comprises a container, a cover, a hinge, and a light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Donald J. Canastra
  • Patent number: 9656448
    Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus including a display panel on which an image is displayed, a cover including a side portion configured to cover upper and lower side surfaces and left and right side surfaces of the display panel and a rear portion configured to cover an outer peripheral region of a rear surface of the display panel, and a rear cover coupled to the middle cover and configured to cover the rear surface of the display panel, and a hot stamping system for the same. A thin film having a particular color is attached to the side portion via the hot stamping system, which enables easy manufacture of the display apparatus having various colors of covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Woo Sung In, Kyung Hwan Kim, Young Jik Lee, Kyu Hong Jung, Suk Ju Yoon
  • Patent number: 9661115
    Abstract: A device arrangement may include an inner casing. The inner casing may include an inner casing base and an inner casing cover defining a cavity therebetween. The cavity may receive an electronic device. The inner casing base may have a first viewing window. A window pane may be composed of a transparent material and be attached to at least one of the electronic device and the inner casing. The window pane may at least partially seal the first viewing window. An outer casing may at least partially encase the inner casing. The inner casing may be mounted on the outer casing via a suspension/damping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: ECOM Instruments GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Roessler, Dieter Hofmann
  • Patent number: 9638449
    Abstract: An appliance includes an appliance housing, an interface adapted to receive power information, a plurality of sensors for sensing environmental conditions, a plurality of controls for controlling operations of the appliance, and an intelligent control. The intelligent control is disposed within the appliance housing and operatively connected to the interface and the plurality of sensors and adapted to dynamically select control values associated with the plurality of controls based on at least one of the power information, the environmental conditions, or a combination thereof to increase energy efficiency of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Farhad Ashrafzadeh, Ali R. Buendia-Garcia, Alberto Regio Gomes, Tushar Kulkarni, Andrew D. Litch, Peter J. Richmond
  • Patent number: 9615891
    Abstract: A disposable bag for maintaining sterility of a medical instrument having a detection mechanism and cable extending from the detection mechanism, wherein the bag comprises: a pair of flexible sheets comprised of a polymeric material, the pair of sheets being arranged in parallel to each other and sealed along opposing lateral sides that extend longitudinally from a top end to a bottom end, the cable having a selected length such that upon insertion of the detection mechanism through the enclosed interior chamber of the bag, the cable extends longitudinally through the open bottom end, the bag being adapted to be attached to at least a portion of the cable that extends from the detection mechanism downstream toward the open bottom end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Ma
  • Patent number: 9609772
    Abstract: A molded casing suitable for a handheld electronic device is provided. The handheld electronic device includes a body and the molded casing, and at least one part of the body is covered with the molded casing. The molded casing is in a uniform thickness and has a continuous mosaic surface. The mosaic surface is composed of a plurality of non-coplanar polygons, wherein an intersection line is formed between any two adjacent polygons. An end of any one of the intersection lines is connected to an end of another intersection line or an edge of the mosaic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Hu, Yu-Jing Liao, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 9591777
    Abstract: A cover opening structure including a case, a cover, a pushing button, a pushing unit and an axle is provided. The cover has a first portion having a first side, a second portion having a second side connected to the case, and a connecting portion connected therebetween, wherein the connecting portion is softer than the first and second portions. The pushing button disposed on the case has a body and an inserting portion extended from the body. The pushing unit has a first end, a second end and a leaning portion connected therebetween and is inserted between the body and the first end. The axle is disposed at the case while the leaning portion leans against the axle. The pushing unit rotates about the axle while the first end moves downward and the second end moves upward to push up the first portion when the pushing button is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chun-Wei Chang, Shun-Bin Chen, Wu-Chen Lee, Shih-Huai Chan
  • Patent number: 9578941
    Abstract: A support cushion comprising a first member comprising a first support surface and a second member coupled to the first member, the second member comprising a second support surface. The second member is configured to move relative to the first member between a first configuration and a second configuration. The first support surface of the first member and the second support surface of the second member are configured to cooperatively support a first electronic device when the second member is in the first configuration, and the first support surface of the first member is configured to support a second electronic device when the second member is in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Select Comfort Corporation
    Inventors: Lori MacLachlan, Rebecca Karnes-Toth, Joseph E. Blazar
  • Patent number: 9559741
    Abstract: An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes a perimeter portion. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Patent number: 9549598
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter may be defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Rayner, Andrew C. Crawford, Alfred Blochlinger
  • Patent number: 9498031
    Abstract: Impact protection comprises using an impact protection apparatus to protect an electronic device from damage due to an impact with a surface (for example, if the device is dropped or falls from a height), reducing the likelihood that the device will be damaged by the impact. The impact protection apparatus comprises a flexible band that is placed around a perimeter of the device, where this band has a plurality of objects integrated therein. The objects are generally disposed along a length of the band, preferably in pairs. The flexible band is capable of adapting to a shape of a perimeter of the device. Each of the objects has a height suitable for causing the device to remain at a distance above a surface on which the device is located, once the band is placed around the perimeter of the device. The band preferably has a groove into which the device is insertable, thereby enabling the band to grip the perimeter of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Judy J. Kogut-O'Connell
  • Patent number: 9488658
    Abstract: A biological testing device includes a housing body having a meter storage compartment, and a testing meter that is disposed in the meter storage compartment and that operates with a biosensor strip which is disposed after being used. The housing body further has a waste storage compartment that is separated from the meter storage compartment and that has a waste take-out opening, and an insertion hole for inserting the used biosensor strip into the waste storage compartment. The waste take-out opening is larger than the insertion hole. The waste take-out opening is normally closed and is openable for permitting taking out of the used biosensor strip from the waste storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Teng Hsu, Chieh-Hsing Chen
  • Patent number: 9474980
    Abstract: A controller cover includes a main body portion attached to an outer surface of a controller, and the main body portion includes a contacted portion where a contacted inner surface is in contact with the outer surface of the controller and a non-contacted portion where a non-contacted inner surface is not in contact with the outer surface of the controller. Elastic deforming protrusions are formed on the non-contacted inner surface. When the controller attached with the cover interferes with other thing, and the non-contacted portion of the cover is subjected to shock, the elastic deforming protrusion of the non-contacted portion is deformed to ease the shock, so that the controller and the interfering other thing are protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Noboru Wakitani, Junji Takamoto, Kenichiro Ashida, Masato Ibuki
  • Patent number: 9471099
    Abstract: A container, disposed on an external side surface of an apparatus housing, to contain a cable therein, includes a guide part to guide a cable extending from an interior of the apparatus housing. The guide part may be formed by extending downward from a part of the container to serve as a regulation part to regulate movement of the cable. The end of the regulation part may be further bent upward from a part of the container to support the cable from below. The guide part is further formed into a loading part to load the cable inside the container or further includes a divider. As such, the guide part may be formed into various shapes for effectively use an internal and external space of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Masahiro Yonekawa
  • Patent number: 9451816
    Abstract: A one-piece co-formed exterior hard shell case with an elastomeric liner formed on the interior of the exterior hard shell for mobile electronic devices. This hard protective exterior shell allows the device maximum protection from impacts with sharp objects while the interior elastomeric portion that provides shock protection for the device from impacts. The exterior hard shell part is formed to fit the device closely with a small offset from the devices surface. The exterior hard shell raps around the edges of the device. To allow the shell to be able to be mounted on the device the corners of the hard shell are cut open. This allows each sidewall to flex away when a device is inserted and snap back once it is in place. The elastomeric material fills in the gaps created at the corners of the exterior hard shell to allow flex for mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Bryan Lee Hynecek, Jarret Weis, Stephen Reiger Myers, David John Law, Ryan Hill Mongan
  • Patent number: 9444507
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for use with an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a gap. The waterproof structure includes a casing and a waterproof gasket. The casing encloses a periphery of the electronic device. The waterproof gasket is clamped between the casing and the electronic device. The waterproof gasket includes a fixing portion fixed to the casing and a first abutting portion and a second abutting portion which extend from the fixing portion. The first abutting portion and the second abutting portion abut against two opposite sides of the gap of the electronic device, respectively. Hence, the waterproof structure prevents liquid from seeping into the electronic device through the gap or even so in case of jerks or vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Getac Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Gwo-Shiang Lee
  • Patent number: 9439314
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter may be defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: TREEFOG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary A. Rayner, Alfred Blochlinger, Andrew C. Crawford
  • Patent number: 9426911
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a protective apparatus for an electronic device. A first cover encloses a peripheral surface of the electronic device and a second cover, coupled to a lateral side of the first cover, rotates about a surface of the electronic device to cover or uncover a display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyunchul Kim, Mingeun Kim, Yunjin Park
  • Patent number: 9420713
    Abstract: Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lucy Elizabeth Browning, Charles B. Woodhull, Bryan Patrick Kiple, David A. Pakula, Tang Yew Tan, Julie Hanchak-Connors, John Murray Thornton, III, Thomas Johannessen, Peter Russell-Clarke, Masashige Tatebe, Napthaneal Y. Tan
  • Patent number: 9362970
    Abstract: A cover for packaging and supporting a tablet computer has a lower casing for protecting a tablet computer; an upper cover rotatably connected to the lower casing for protecting the screen of the tablet computer from damage; the upper cover being formed with at least one foldable line area for folding the upper cover along the foldable line area wherein the upper cover is used as a cover and a supporter; the upper cover rotates along the lower casing with an angle greater than 180 degrees; the lower casing is folded along the foldable line areas so as to be formed as a supporter of the lower casing for supporting the tablet computer therein. Thus the computer can stand; and, the angle between the upper cover and the lower casing is adjustable so as to control the standing height of the tablet computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Shih-Hsun Chiou
  • Patent number: 9345639
    Abstract: Delivery cups may be provided to facilitate preparation of medication doses and may include color bands extending about at least a portion of an exterior of each delivery cup. Each color band may correspond to a predetermined volumetric measurement or dosage of medication. Each delivery cup may provide a height that may be proportional to at least one of a maximum volume and a maximum volumetric measurement. Further, each delivery cup may provide one or more additional color bands that may represent volumetric measurements that may be less than that associated with the first color band. Each delivery cup may further provide a portion of the delivery cup that may be provided to fit inside of a medicine bottle and may be provided to a seal an opening of the medicine bottle. Each delivery cup may also provide a handle for dispensing fluid from the delivery cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 9327213
    Abstract: A chromatography column design and a packing device, as well as a method for obtaining a column with a very compact and uniform bed are provided. The bed remains compact and uniform during operation of the column and during sanitization, storage and transportation of the column. The amount of hardware, particularly the hardware parts in contact with product, is minimized, especially with the implementation of an internal liner. With this internal liner, the packed bed can be separated from the column in intact form, or even prepared separately from, and outside of, the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Sébastien Lefebvre, Lilian Portier, Maurice Agée
  • Patent number: 9302808
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device, which is shaped as a book and has: a rear cover, which is provided with a housing pocket to house the electronic device; a front cover, which is hinged to the rear cover; and a locking element, which is hinged to the rear cover and has an upper wall and a lower wall, which are parallel and opposite to one another. The locking element is equipped with a hook-shaped coupler which projects from the lower wall of the locking element. The front cover has a coupling hole, which is arranged at the coupler, when the locking element overlaps the front cover, and is adapted to receive, on the inside, the coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ferrari S.p.A.
    Inventor: Salvatore De Angelis
  • Patent number: 9288926
    Abstract: A structure for holding an electric/electronic component with an electric wire includes a component holding portion provided in a housing to hold the electric/electronic component. The component holding portion includes: a holding arm portion including a moving-direction extending arm portion extending in a direction in which the electric/electronic component is moved to be installed in the housing through an attachment port defined on a side corresponding to one side surface of the electric/electronic component and on a front end side of the holding arm portion; and an electric wire pressing wall portion defining a gap between the electric wire pressing wall portion and the holding arm portion. In a state in which the electric/electronic component is installed in the housing, the electric wire is disposed to expand the gap to deform the holding arm such that the moving-direction extending arm portion presses the one side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Satoki Masuda
  • Patent number: 9263796
    Abstract: Devices and methods to reduce or attenuate electromagnetic radiation emitted by an electronic device such that the electromagnetic radiation does not impinge on a user of the electronic device include one or more layers of material. The one or more layers of material have properties including one or both of absorption and/or reflection of electromagnetic radiation in frequency ranges used for wireless telephonic communication. The one or more layers of material are arranged to be disposed near the back side of the electronic device. Use of the one or more layers of material attenuates the electromagnetic radiation as measured at or near the front of the electronic device during use by about 75%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: LifeWave, Inc.
    Inventors: George Sanchez, David G. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9247796
    Abstract: A cradle-cassette apparatus encases and selectively displays an electronic device such as a mobile communications device. The cradle-cassette apparatus includes a cradle and a cassette. The cradle is sized and shaped to removably receive such an electronic device. The cradle includes anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, and lateral cradle sections. The cassette is sized and shaped to translatably receive the cradle construction. The cassette includes anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, and lateral cassette sections. A hinge-axis is provided by way of cooperative structure associated with the lateral cradle and cassette sections. The cradle construction is thus translatably displaceable relative to the cassette construction for positioning the cradle-cassette apparatus in either a cradle-closed position or a cradle-exposed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: WORLD RICHMAN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Iordanka Koleva Mulhern
  • Patent number: 9248633
    Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus including a display panel on which an image is displayed, a cover including a side portion configured to cover upper and lower side surfaces and left and right side surfaces of the display panel and a rear portion configured to cover an outer peripheral region of a rear surface of the display panel, and a rear cover coupled to the middle cover and configured to cover the rear surface of the display panel, and a hot stamping system for the same. A thin film having a particular color is attached to the side portion via the hot stamping system, which enables easy manufacture of the display apparatus having various colors of covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Woo Sung In, Kyung Hwan Kim, Young Jik Lee, Kyu Hong Jung, Suk Ju Yoon
  • Patent number: 9236203
    Abstract: A pushbutton pullstring adaptor includes a pullstring and a housing enclosing a pushbutton. The pullstring includes an engagement portion and elongate string portion. The engagement portion, which is disposed within the housing, moves with respect to the housing to engage the pushbutton when a pushing force is applied and to engage the end of the housing when a pulling force is applied. One end of the string portion is securely attached to the engagement portion. The other end of the string portion passes through an aperture in the housing. The string portion moves freely through the aperture when a pushing force or pulling force is applied. When a pushing force is applied to the string portion, the engagement portion engages the pushbutton to control the hearing aid. When a pulling force is applied, the engagement portion engages the housing to remove the hearing aid from a user's ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Audina Hearing Instruments Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn J. Davis
  • Patent number: 9210976
    Abstract: An adjustable apparatus (e.g., a case or sleeve) for carrying a portable electronic device may include a back wall, a right wall, a left wall, and a front wall. The back wall may include right, left, bottom and top edges. The right, left and front walls may each include a free end and an attached end opposite the free end. The right wall's attached end may be joined to the back wall closer to the right edge than the left edge. The left wall's attached end may be joined to the back wall closer to the left edge than the right edge. The front wall's attached end may be joined to the back wall closer to the bottom edge than the top edge. The free ends of the right and left walls may be repeatably and adjustably coupled to the front wall via securing features, such as hook-and-loop fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Nobuo Maeda
  • Patent number: 9182388
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of calibrating a fluidic device useful for detecting an analyte of interest in a bodily fluid. The invention also provides methods for assessing the reliability of an assay for an analyte in a bodily fluid with the use of a fluidic device. Another aspect of the invention is a method for performing a trend analysis on the concentration of an analyte in a subject using a fluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Gibbons, Chengwang Wang, Shaunak Roy, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 9179562
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Patent number: 9157881
    Abstract: The present invention is provided with sensor body (2) having a long plate shape, measurement part (3) provided in a front end section of sensor body (2), and connection terminal (4) provided in a rear end section of sensor body (2). Close contact prevention parts (10) having the same plate shape are provided in the same position of both a front surface and a back surface of sensor body (2), the position not overlapping with a position of a center of gravity of sensor body (2), measurement part (3), and connection terminal (4). A length in a longitudinal direction of sensor body (2) of close contact prevention parts (10) is shorter than a length thereof orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: PANASONIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hirotaka Ochi, Masumi Aono
  • Patent number: 9120613
    Abstract: A package device has a packaging box and shock-absorbing members. The packaging box accommodates a display device main body with an exterior case that accommodates a display unit having a flat display panel and a drive circuit block. The shock-absorbing members are accommodated inside the packaging box so as to be disposed between the display main body and the packaging box at a top center and/or a bottom center. The shock-absorbing has first panel supporting parts that support the exterior case, and second panel supporting parts positioned on a display surface side of the display panel. The second panel supporting parts extend toward a center of the display panel from the first panel supporting parts so that gaps are formed between the display panel and the packing box. The shock absorbing members can effectively prevent damages to the thin display device due to mechanical shocks received during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Motonari Ogura, Takayuki Michiyasu, Hisatoshi Shimose
  • Patent number: 9107299
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Patent number: 9089056
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Publication number: 20150076016
    Abstract: This sensor storage container comprises a bottomed cylindrical container body (1) having an opening in its top face, an opening/closing lid (2) provided to the opening of the container body (1) in an openable/closable manner, and an inner case (7) that is open at its top face and provided within the container body (1). The opening/closing lid (2) is linked to the container body (1) via a hinge portion (3), at the peripheral edge of the opening of the container body (1). The inner case (7) is linked on the hinge portion (3) side to the opening/closing lid (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Yumi Sato
  • Publication number: 20150069728
    Abstract: A multifunctional enclosure for medical probes and particularly an elongated probe member such as endoscope probe is described. The multifunctional enclosure provides an elongated sleeve that is configured to extend over a medical probe for the purpose of protecting the probe during transport and/or sterilization. An elongated sleeve may also provide a reservoir for pre-treating the medical probe with fluids or gels and may also provide a reservoir for quickly treating a medical probe with disinfectant or cleaning solution following a procedure. A multifunctional enclosure may comprise an handle housing that is configured to enclose at least a portion of a medical probe handle. An elongated sleeve may be detachable from a handle housing portion of a multifunctional enclosure and a liner may installed inside of the elongated sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: John Russell Seitz, III