For A Household Appliance Patents (Class 206/320)
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Patent number: 8717319Abstract: An input device for a tablet computer is provided. The input device includes a base and a touch switch member. The touch switch member includes a touch element and a power switch. The touch element is pivotally coupled with the base and exposed to a top surface of the base. When the tablet computer is placed on the base, the touch element is moved from an initial position to a triggered position through the tablet computer. Consequently, the power switch is pressed down and turned on.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Che Wu
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Patent number: 8714351Abstract: A protective cover for a tablet computer includes a front board, a back board having a hinge, and a spine board. A cradle assembly affixed to a first portion of the back board releasably grips the tablet computer. A riser board is attached to the back of the cradle assembly. Attachment means removably attach the riser board to the back board to provide an adjustable angle between the cradle assembly and a second portion of the back board. The attachment means may be a mechanical stopper, a magnet, a clasp, a rivet, or an adhesive. The protective cover may include a wrapping that conceals the front board, the back board, and the spine board and that provides a pattern, a logo, or a pleasing image.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Graphique de France, Ltd.Inventor: Jean-Jacques Toulotte
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Patent number: 8718731Abstract: The present invention describes a multi-piece electronic device case comprising multiple shock absorbing features. The device includes an upper protective shell, a lower shell, and a rear-mounted shock panel which form the casing around an electronic device. The upper and lower shells are shaped to include a gap between the case and the electronic device. Within the gap are a plurality of curved, force attenuating panels therein that are configured to flex when impacted, thereby distributing the forces applied to the impacted area. Additionally, the backs of the shells include slots for receiving bumper inserts that further distribute impact forces that occur on the upper and lower sides of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Wai Tang
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Patent number: 8711559Abstract: A cover assembly for a portable electronic device is described. The cover assembly has a cover comprising: two cover extensions extending substantially perpendicular from the cover. Each of the two cover extensions has an abutment towards a center. An angular spring with two wings and two upwards arcuate ends is included in the cover assembly, each of the wings forming a bias angle relative to a line between the two ends. Two housing extensions extend from a surface of the portable electronic device, each of the housing extensions has a protrusion mating the corresponding abutment, and a guide having a form substantially corresponding to the upwards arcuate end. When a force is applied to the center of the angular spring, the bias angle decreases and the upwards arcuate ends are urged upwards, thereby causing the abutments moving outwards, and unlocking the protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Chao Chen
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Patent number: 8708142Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. 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 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: TreeFrog Development, Inc.Inventor: Gary Rayner
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Patent number: 8708140Abstract: A mobile device enclosure system is an apparatus that is provided as a means to protect a mobile device from the wear and tear of daily usage without limiting the portability of the mobile device or the accessibility of said mobile device's hardware keys or charging ports. The apparatus accomplishes this through the use of an inner sleeve and an outer case. The inner sleeve is enclosed within the outer case. The inner sleeve houses the mobile device and protects it from everyday wear and tear while the outer case houses both the inner sleeve and the mobile device protecting them from accidental damage. Additionally, the configuration of the inner sleeve and the outer case permits the mobile device to be particularly oriented and positioned in order to conform to a tradition landscape and portrait display view as well as alternative configurations.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Warren Liu
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Cell phone protector case having the combination of a soft exterior shell and an interior hard shell
Patent number: 8706176Abstract: A cell phone protector case including a combination of an interior hard shell and an exterior soft shell with three protrusion visible on each side o the rear surface of the exterior soft shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Valor Communication, Inc.Inventors: Jun Jia, Lihui Zhang -
Publication number: 20140102924Abstract: A protecting cover detachably disposed at an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has an arc side and a first magnetic element disposed in the arc side. The protecting cover includes a covering part and a pivot part. The pivot part is connected to the covering part, and the pivot part includes an arc area and a second magnetic element disposed in the arc area. The outer line of the arc area corresponds to the arc side, and the first magnetic element is magnetically attracted with the second magnetic element to make the pivot part detachably connected to the arc side. The protecting cover uses the second magnetic element in the pivot part to attract the electronic device with the first magnetic element in the arc side, and thus the protecting cover can be fixed at the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventor: Chun-Che Chang
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Publication number: 20140102923Abstract: A computer enclosure includes an enclosure base, an enclosure cover, two pivoting rods or axles, two height-adjusting feet, pushing members, and two connecting poles. The enclosure cover pivots on the enclosure base and the pivoting axles are connected to the enclosure base and pivot with the enclosure cover. The pivoting axles are not circular but present lobes or cams at a certain angle. The connecting poles are connected to the pivoting axles and the pushing members, the pushing members are fixed on the enclosure base and connected to the height-adjusting feet. Rotating the cover up and away from the enclosure base causes the lobes of the pivoting axles to lift and thus bear down on the height-adjusting feet, extending them through the enclosure base to take the weight of the computer and provide a larger space for the movement of cooling air underneath the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: SHIH-FENG LU, CHIA-JUNG LIU
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Patent number: 8695797Abstract: The plastic housing connects two housing parts with only a plurality of pins on one of the housing parts and a plurality of the sleeves correlated with the pins with boreholes. The diameters of the pins are at the same time larger than the diameters of the boreholes. Furthermore, the distances between the adjacent pins and the distances between the boreholes correlated with the pins are unequal by such an extent that the pins can be inserted in the correlated boreholes, but the pins and the boreholes are braced against one another as the result of the unequal distances in a connecting plane. In this way, a simple and secure connection is created between the housing parts and the flexural and torsional rigidities of the entire housing are improved.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: FM Marketing GmbHInventor: Ferdinand Maier
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Patent number: 8695798Abstract: A mobile device case comprising separate inner and outer layers, wherein the inner layer comprises a flexible form-fit bumper that protects an electronic device installed therein without significantly covering the front and back of the device, and wherein the outer layer comprises a form-fit shell that interfaces with the inner bumper and extends on at least one face of the device excluding the front of the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventor: Garrett Paul Simmer
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Publication number: 20140097110Abstract: An adjustable holder for electronic devices is provided with a base, two holding plates, an adjustable plate, and a limiting unit. The adjustable holder for electronic devices can be easily adjusted to fit different sized electronic devices simply by rotating the adjustable plate to adjust the distance between the two holding plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: C.D. GREAT FURNITURE CO., LTD.Inventor: Chia-Ling SHIEH
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Patent number: 8693189Abstract: A case is provided for a tablet computer, comprising: a tablet securing unit configured to hold a tablet computer in a tablet cavity; one or more hand grips on a first end of the tablet securing unit, the one or more hand grips extending from the tablet securing unit; a palette grip located in the middle of the first end of the tablet securing unit and extending from the tablet securing unit, the palate grip having a hole; a handle connected to the one or more hand grips; a support beam formed on a back side of the tablet securing unit, the support beam being configured to support the tablet computer; and a rubber lip formed on a front side of the tablet securing unit around a periphery of the tablet cavity, the rubber lip being configured to hold the tablet computer in the tablet cavity against the support beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Gregory Thomas
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Publication number: 20140091007Abstract: This invention relates to a bag, more particularly a diaper bag that provides versatility and convenience to a person allowing them to perform many tasks hands-free. The bag dispenses moist wipes and plastic disposal bags from the exterior of the bag when needed to clean hands for fast clean ups or for cleaning a baby during a diaper change. It also has a detachable pad which folds out from the diaper bag when attached. The pad can be used as a diaper changing pad, seat cushion, back rest, knee pad, or lap tray for eating on. There are compartments for holding extra diapers under the front flap allowing quick access to them without reaching inside the bag. It also has compartments for the caregiver such as compartments for a laptop and other electronic gadgets. It also includes a universal battery charger compartment for charging electronic gadgets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Sandra Ray Garside
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Patent number: 8684174Abstract: A case for an electrical device includes: (a) a first portion with a bottom surface; (b) a second portion adjacent to the first portion; (c) a third portion adjacent to the second portion; (d) a fourth portion adjacent to the third portion; and (e) a fifth portion with an interior surface and adjacent to the fourth portion. In this embodiment, at least one of the first portion or the third portion is configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. Additionally, when the case placed in an open configuration, the first portion is capable of being located over the fifth portion with the bottom surface of the first portion adjacent to the interior surface of the fifth portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Saharut Sirichai, Xin Fu
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Publication number: 20140083883Abstract: A protective covering for an electronic device such as a tablet computer. In various embodiments, to protective covering may cover both front and rear surfaces of the electronic device, as well as from and rear surfaces of an associated keyboard. Additionally, certain configuration for the protective covering may operate to trigger a sleep mode for the keyboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: John G. Elias
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Publication number: 20140076750Abstract: Holders and cases for supporting portable handheld electronic devices, such as but not limited to iPhones®, IPODS®, IPADS™, cellular phones, smart phones and the like. The holders and cases protect a portable handheld electronics device holder with a built on bottle opener fixed to a rear face of the holders and cases.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Eat Dirt, LLCInventors: Dean Monaco, John Santo, III
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Publication number: 20140076753Abstract: A device for protecting wireless communication devices having a two piece cover, a front cover and a rear cover. The front cover has a shaped body with a front cover lip; the rear cover has a shaped rear body with a rear cover lip. Each front and rear cover have sides that have a curved shape. Each front and rear cover have tops and bottoms that have a curved shape. The device further has at least one tab located on an edge of the front cover lip and at least one complementary tab detent located in the edge of the rear cover lip. The device further has at least one tab located on an edge of the rear cover lip and at least one complementary tab detent located in the edge of the front cover lip. The device further includes bumpers attached to at least one corner of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Jamie Limber, William D. Hinz, II, Jay C. Cronin
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Patent number: 8672126Abstract: This is directed to a case for securing and protecting an electronic device. The case can include a cover connected to a pouch by a hinge such that the cover can be overlaid over a device interface (e.g., a device display). The case can be constructed by layering and combining several types of materials, including for example materials having resistant outer surfaces, materials limiting the deformation of the case, materials providing a soft surface to be placed in contact with the device, and rigid materials for defining a structure of the case. In some embodiments, the case can include a tab that allows a user to fold open the cover of the case to form a triangular prism. The prism can be placed on any of its surfaces such that the device can be oriented towards a user at particular angles (e.g., a typing-specific orientation and a media playback orientation).Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Rohrbach, Vinh Diep
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Patent number: 8672125Abstract: Embodiments of cushtop laptop stands and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article to support a device comprises a first portion having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a second portion having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, and a third portion configured to couple together the first portion and the second portion. At least one of the first, second, and third portions comprises a cushioning material. In a first configuration, the article comprises a first end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a first end of the second interior surface by a first distance, and a second end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a second end of the second interior surface by a second distance greater than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Barry Sween, Mike Simonian, Maaike Evers
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Patent number: 8672127Abstract: A remote control cover includes a sleeve having a transparent front wall and an open bottom edge in communication with an interior chamber that houses a remote unit. The open bottom edge is selectively closed with a pair of releasable flaps that allow a user to easily install and remove the remote unit. The top edge includes a wide-profile aperture for exposing the remote unit's infrared transmitter. On the inner surface of the rear wall is a fabric pad for minimizing impact damage if the remote unit is dropped. Accordingly, when the remote unit is positioned within the interior chamber, the thin, transparent front wall allows a user to easily view and operate any of the remote unit's control buttons. Meanwhile, the sleeve protects the unit from contaminants and minimizes impact damage if the unit is dropped.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventors: Robert Clover, Deborah Clover
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Patent number: 8662269Abstract: A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes an inner compartment having a front panel and a side panel extending peripherally around the front panel to define a hollow interior. A pivotal flap extending across width of the front panel is formed as an upper part of the front panel connected thereto through a living hinge. A plurality of spaced resilient dimples extends into the interior of the inner compartment from at least the front panel. The living hinge comprises an internal crease in a front panel material. The internal crease extends inwardly in to the material toward an exterior of the inner compartment from the front panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Avenues in Leather, Inc.Inventors: Otniel Shor, Todd Kramer
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Patent number: 8665044Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lauder, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Daniel J. Coster, Christopher J. Stringer, Florence W. Ow, Jiang Ai, Jonathan P. Ive, Elvis M. Kibiti, John P. Ternus, Sean D. Lubner
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Patent number: 8662298Abstract: A mobile electronic device cover has a first cover portion with a first edge surface along a perimeter thereof. A second cover portion has a second edge surface along a perimeter thereof. A magnetic clasp has a first part in the first portion of the cover adjacent the first edge surface and a second part in the second portion of the cover adjacent the second edge surface. The magnetic clasp is adapted to magnetically hold the first edge surface meeting the second edge surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Leonardo Aldana, Felipe Oliveira Simoes
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Patent number: 8665045Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lauder, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Daniel J. Coster, Christopher J. Stringer, Florence W. Ow, Jiang Ai, Jonathan P. Ive, Elvis M. Kibiti, John P. Ternus, Sean D. Lubner
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Patent number: 8662297Abstract: An object is to provide a cover for allowing an operation to an operating part provided on the rear surface of a portable electronic device when the electronic device being used. A cover includes a front cover plate, a rear cover plate, and an attachment member capable of being attached the electronic device. The front cover plate and the rear cover plate are connected to the attachment member such that each relative angle thereof relative to the attachment member are changeable.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Takashi Sogabe, Yuko Hirayama, Atsushi Watanabe
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Patent number: 8665584Abstract: A tablet holder including a frame configured to hold a tablet. A barrel is defined in the frame and opens through one side of the frame. A mounting post is pivotally and retractably received within the barrel, and a locking mechanism is provided for locking the mounting post against relative movement. A tablet stowage system includes a tablet holder, a container for stowing a plurality of tablet holders, and a galley cart for stowing the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tracy N. Pence
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Patent number: 8657112Abstract: A back protective cover for a tablet device is provided which is capable of preventing a touch-screen cover from coming off the tablet device. According to the present invention, a back protective cover which covers a back of a tablet device is provided, the back protective cover comprising a separation preventing section configured to cover an attaching/detaching section of a touch-screen cover of a detachable type, the touch-screen cover covering a touch screen of the tablet device, so as to prevent separation between the touch-screen cover and the tablet device.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Power Support Co., Ltd.Inventor: Katsushi Igarashi
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Patent number: 8648679Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lauder, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Daniel J. Coster, Christopher J. Stringer, Florence W. Ow, Jiang Ai, Jonathan P. Ive, Elvis M. Kibiti, John P. Ternus, Sean D. Lubner
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Patent number: 8646610Abstract: Kits, components, and methods for personalizing covers for electronic devices are provided. Device-specific cases are dimensioned and configured to releasably affix to specific devices and to define substrate spaces when affixed to the devices. Device-specific templates are provided with the cases. The templates aid in appropriately shaping user-desired image substrates to fit between the cases and the devices when the devices are affixed to the cases. The templates include specifically placed apertures so that any substrates generated therewith do not occlude or disrupt the functionality of any functional component on the devices when the substrates are interposed between the cases and devices. Instructions for using the templates to generate appropriately configured substrates for use with the cases and devices are included.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Jamieson Foght
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Publication number: 20140034531Abstract: A protection device for an electronic equipment includes a frame unit for protecting the electronic equipment, and a functional unit combined with the frame unit. The frame unit includes a main frame for mounting the electronic equipment. The functional unit includes a functional board mounted in the mounting bracket of the frame unit, a mobile power supply mounted on the functional board, and a charging plug connected with the mobile power supply and insertable into a charging slot of the electronic equipment. Thus, the functional unit is removably mounted on the frame unit so that the functional unit can be removed from the frame unit for replacement of the functional unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Ching-Chang Wang
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Publication number: 20140036438Abstract: A computing device accessory is provided. The computing device accessory includes a first cover segment that has an inner surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface includes a recessed region to receive a base of a tablet computing device. The computing device accessory also includes a magnetic component provided with the first cover segment, where the magnetic component is positioned to actively retain the tablet computing device when the base of the tablet computing device is received in the recessed region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Richard Gioscia, Phillip Bryan, Michael Christian Ryner, Giovanni Mata Magana
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Patent number: 8640864Abstract: A foldable cover for protecting or supporting a portable electronic device is provided. The foldable cover comprises a supporting unit and a fixing unit. The supporting unit comprises a plurality of first separations, a convergent part and a plurality of first slab-shaped parts. Each first separation is connected to the convergent part. The fixing unit is connected to the supporting unit to fix the portable electronic device. When the first slab-shaped parts are located at the same surface, the supporting unit covers the portable electronic device. When a three dimensional structure is formed by the first separations, the convergent part and the first slab-shaped parts, the supporting unit supports the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Shih-Ying Chen, Hsin-Hsuan Hsieh, You-Ren Chen, Cheng-Chih Hung
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Patent number: 8640867Abstract: A protective and decorative casing for handheld devices such as a cellular phone, mobile computing device, or portable digital media player. The casing comprises a device stand. The casing expands to allow insertion of the handheld device. The casing has an accessory storage area.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: Peter Szucs, Anthony Ko, Danny Wen
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Patent number: 8640868Abstract: A case assembly for a portable device is provided that has a first sleeve member, a second sleeve member and a customized plate member. The first sleeve member is mated with the second sleeve member to encase the portable device. The customized plate member is configured and arranged to connect with the first sleeve member and the second sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: John O'Dowd, Canay Tulunay Riordan
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Patent number: 8636123Abstract: Luggage cases of the soft-side construction are perceived to be lighter than hard-side cases. However, many rigidifying elements in soft-side cases tend to add to the weight of a soft-side luggage case. This reduces its weight advantage over molded shell luggage cases. Using a textile body in the luggage case to form both the grip of a carry handle and a portion of the outer surface of the luggage helps reduce the weight of the luggage. The textile body may be attached to a thin resilient wire hoop to resist distortion of the luggage case when is it lifted by the handle. This construction saves weight in comparison to conventional luggage case constructions.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.Inventors: Dirk Santy, Joris Smeuninx, George Teixeira, Kenzo Yoneno
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Patent number: 8638555Abstract: An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Tech Shell, Inc.Inventor: Haile Bekele
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Patent number: 8631934Abstract: A multi-functional accessory that acts as a case for transporting an earphone and as a stand for holding a smart cellphone or MP3 player with a display in a landscape or portrait orientation. The accessory includes a housing comprising an upper case and a lower case pivotally connected together along one end with an earphone holding structure mounted on the inside surface on the lower case. The upper case includes two upper side arms and a lower resting lip that extends perpendicularly outward. The lower case includes an integrally formed transverse structure with two axles extending laterally into bores formed in the two side arms of the upper base to enable the upper and lower cases to snap fit together and pivot approximately 270 degrees. An earphone holding structure is attached to the lower case and fits into the space between the upper case and the lower case when closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventor: James K Chun
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Patent number: 8627953Abstract: A holder for a portable device includes: a main body having the portable device received on a front surface portion thereof; a first switch formed at a designated position of the front surface portion of the main body so as to be push into and protruded from the front surface portion; first and second arms formed at both side surfaces of the main body, and having a distance provided therebetween and varied by the first switch such that the portable device is attached or detached; and a second switch including a first button formed to be physically connected to the first arm inside the main body and a second button formed to be physically connected to the second arm inside the main body, and varying the distance between the first and second arms.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: HSM Co., Ltd.Inventor: Young Kyu Yeo
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Patent number: 8624695Abstract: Accurate and reliable techniques for determining a current status of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Cretella, Jr., Venu Madhav Duggineni, Michael Man-Cheung Eng, Ronald Keryuan Huang, Christopher Moore, Christopher T. Mullens
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Patent number: 8622210Abstract: A packaging assembly for displaying and holding a light fixture and an accessory thereof generally includes a bottom base portion and an upper portion. The bottom base portion has an open compartment dimensioned to receive a base of a light fixture. The upper portion is coupled to the bottom base portion and includes a hollow compartment dimensioned to receive an accessory for the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Liberty Procurement Co. Inc.Inventor: Kevin Patrick Boland
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Publication number: 20140001079Abstract: A bag for transporting and using a device. The bag can include a body, a compartment which can secure the device, and an interaction window which can allow a user located outside of the body to provide inputs and outputs to the device through the body, while the device is secured within the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Arteaka GREEN
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Patent number: 8616354Abstract: A configurable briefcase desktop having two generally planar support columns, each support column having a fixed length section and an extendable section. The extendable section of each support column is comprised of a scissors linkage and an elongated foot member. The elongated foot member provides improved load distribution across the surface supporting the invention. Embodiments typically include a fold lock mechanism to releasably lock each support column in its folded configuration. Other embodiments have a support stiffening mechanism adapted to yieldably resist movement of its respective support member from its support configuration. Further embodiments comprise at least one load sensor system to provide a warning signal when the extendable section of a support column is in extended configuration and subjected to a compression force in excess of a predetermined amount. In some embodiments the fold lock mechanism and support stiffening mechanism of a particular support column may be mechanically ganged.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventor: Vatche Azirian
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Publication number: 20130341222Abstract: A packing box structure for a cell phone protection case includes a main body, a pair of transparent lids and a seal rib. The main body has a pair of grooves and a pair of positioning portions at two sides thereof for engagement of a pair of cell phone protection cases. The pair of transparent lids is adapted to cover the two sides of the main body. The seal rib is adapted to clip the pair of transparent lids, so that the transparent lids and the main body are sealed to prevent dust from entering the packing box. The packing box can be assembled and disassembled repeatedly for a consumer to check the cell phone protection cases. The packing box has a better seal effect and can be used conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Chia Hao LIN
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Patent number: 8613349Abstract: The present invention features a portable suitcase tabletop system having a suitcase with a generally u-shaped telescopic handle and a plurality of wheels located on the suitcase bottom surface. The system has a table with a table bottom surface pivotally attached to a generally u-shaped telescopic table mount. A first table mount rod is located in a first table mount tube and a second table mount rod is located in a second table mount tube. The first table mount tube and the second table mount tube are located on a suitcase rear surface. In a first closed position, the table is located parallel with and pivoted against the suitcase rear surface. In a second open position, the table is pivoted into a position on a plane parallel with the suitcase top surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Inventors: Monica E. Halko, Karen Heitz
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Patent number: 8607975Abstract: An electronic device can be inserted into a pocket formed with a main cover through between a side cover and the main cover. A part of the electronic device where an operating stick is formed can be stored in a flap formed with the side cover. The upper end of the flap rim of the side cover is positioned further away from the center line C1 of the case than the lower end is. The pocket rim of the main cover gets closer to the center line C1 of the case as it goes from the upper end to the lower end. According to a case including the main cover and the side cover, insertion/removal work of the electronic device can be facilitated, undesired exposure of the electronic device can be prevented, and a load applied to the operating stick can be readily reduced.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Hitomi Tai, Yuko Hirayama
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Patent number: 8607976Abstract: A storing mechanism for an electronic device includes a base member, an upper cover, and a protective cover. The protective cover is used for covering a rear surface of the electronic device. The upper cover includes a first upper covering plate, a second upper covering plate, and a fixing structure. The protective cover includes a connecting ring. Due to engagement between the connecting ring and the fixing structure, the protective cover is fixed on the upper cover. The fixing structure is disposed on the second upper covering plate and arranged at a junction between the first upper covering plate and the second upper covering plate. Consequently, an upper cover angle between the fixing structure and the first upper covering plate is changeable when the second upper covering plate is bent relative to the first upper covering plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Che Wu, Chung-Chun Wu
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Patent number: 8607977Abstract: A keyboard unit adapted to provide a cradling function for a portable terminal includes: a keyboard and a keyboard case for receiving the keyboard to protect the keyboard from an external environment. The keyboard case has a cradling unit adapted for cradling a portable terminal after the keyboard is extracted from the keyboard case.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Won-Tae Kim
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Patent number: 8596433Abstract: A handling baggage, constituted from a trolley or a suitcase, equipped of a couple of sliding shoes in elastic material, able to slide on stairs, facilitating the crossing.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: Francesco Tauro
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Patent number: 8599547Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine