For A Household Appliance Patents (Class 206/320)
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Patent number: 11273232Abstract: An isolation bag assembly that holds an electronic device so it can be introduced into a clean environment. A sterilized bag structure is provided. The bag structure also has a front panel, a rear panel, a closed bottom, an open top, a first side edge, and a second side edge. When an electronic device is placed inside the bag structure, the device is positioned in a clear area. Adhesive tabs are affixed to the bag structure surrounding the clear area. The first edge and the open top of the bag structure are folded towards the clear area. The folds are held in place by the adhesive tabs. The folds make the bag structure conform to the shape of the electronic device and remain taut.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventor: Otto J. Placik
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Patent number: 11268552Abstract: A fastener can include a body, an engagement feature, and a protrusion extending from the body. The engagement feature can receive and mechanically engage with a fixing member. The fastener can be positioned in a cavity of a brittle article, the cavity including an undercut region. A fixing member can pass through an aperture of a component positioned relative to the fastener such that the fixing member mechanically engages the fastener and a surface of the protrusion engages with an opposing surface of the undercut region.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Adam T. Clavelle, Colin M. Ely
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Patent number: 11254091Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices or thermally sensitive pharmaceuticals are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device or a thermally sensitive pharmaceutical enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, impact forces from being dropped, and germs and bacteria. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface that can include an antimicrobial agent; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device or thermally sensitive pharmaceutical. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: eXCIaim IP, LLCInventor: Kevin Conway
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Patent number: 11250305Abstract: An RFID enabled metal transaction card comprising (i) a transponder chip module (TCM) having a RF payment chip (IC) and a module antenna (MA), (ii) a coupling frame (CF) in the form of a metal card body (MCB) having an electrical discontinuity comprising a slit (S, SCF) and (iii) a discontinuous metal frame (DMF) assembled to the metal card body (MCB) in a peripheral area thereof and having a slit (S, SDMF). The discontinuous metal frame (DMF) is electrically isolated from the metal card body (MCB) and may be coated with an insulating medium. The DMF camouflages the slit in the metal card body and mechanically stabilizes the structure of the card body, especially during insertion in an automatic teller machine (ATM) or point of sale (POS) terminal.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Federal Card Services, LLCInventor: David Finn
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Patent number: 11248742Abstract: A screen protector attachment device for releasably attaching any of a variety of screen protectors to a viewing display of an electronic device. A screen protector attachment device includes a base bracket having a magnet embedded therein, and a screen foil bracket having a magnet embedded therein wherein the base bracket comprises one of a planar bracket, an angled bracket, a curved bracket, a corner bracket, or a flexible bracket, configured to accommodate electronic devices having either a full viewing display or a display with a peripheral frame. A protector screen is affixed to one or more screen foil brackets that are each magnetically coupled to corresponding base brackets attached about the viewable display of electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Filippo Gioco
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Patent number: 11228334Abstract: A case structure includes an inner case base, a buffer outer case and a torsional spring. The inner case base has a corner area and a fixing column located at the corner area. The buffer outer case is movably overlapped on an outer side of the corner area. The torsional spring is sleeved on the fixing column and located between the buffer outer case and the inner case base. A first end and a second end of the torsional spring are respectively connected to the buffer outer case. When the force exerted on the buffer outer case causes the buffer outer case to move relative to the inner case base, the torsional spring correspondingly deforms and stores elastic potential energy. When the force exerted on the buffer outer case disappears, the torsional spring releases the elastic potential energy to reposition the buffer outer case.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Tsu-Hsuan Huang, Chun-Liang Yeh, Pai-Hong Chiang, Ming-Ju Chung, An-Chun Chiang, Hu-Sheng Chen
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Patent number: 11190732Abstract: A workstation for neurobiological disorder health professionals that aids professionals tracking, evaluating and archiving clinical and educational progress through a web application using 360-degree video. The invention allows for organized communication between internal and external resources of an institution to tackle patient/student needs that merit immediate attention from specialists either in an individual or group setting. For additional expertise in acute cases, the institution can get access to consult with specialists around the world through the invention's directory of professionals. The invention allows clinical supervisors to train staff and ensure consistency in therapeutic interventions and evaluations, as well as supervisors in a school setting for consistency in educational programming. The invention also accelerates staff training time through targeted supervision.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Inventors: Gabriel Jose Marcano Martir, Sheila Eileen Fridman Hurd
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Patent number: 11184989Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover for an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Namhyun Kang, Minah Koh, Mingeun Kim, Hakdo Kim
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Patent number: 11171679Abstract: An improved tactical, first responder and homeland security speaker is provided. The speaker has an interior or exterior flexible membrane made of silicone or other material and is configured to receive a plurality of radio sources and is operable on both AC and DC power. In a preferred embodiment, the speaker weighs less than one pound, has a maximum volume of greater than 100 Db, is operable on a PRC-148 radio battery as well as a variety of AC sources, including 110/220 V and 12V sources, and is able to receive several standard first responder, homeland security and military radio sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: GromaTech, LLCInventors: Ryan Worcester, Dennis Rother, Ann-Marie Lock
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Patent number: 11147174Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a first case portion that may be adapted to surround at least a portion of a top device portion and a second case portion that may be adapted to surround at least a portion of a bottom device portion. The protective enclosure may also include a first hinge member coupled to a portion of the first case portion and a portion of the second case portion, and the first hinge member may pivot about a first hinge axis that is coaxially aligned with or parallel to a device hinge axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Ryan J. Cavenagh, Jeremy L. Dennis, Cameron D. Magness, Lucas B. Weller, Hsiao Lu Sun
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Patent number: 11122977Abstract: A portable medical data acquisition communication device stores tools necessary for personal therapy and establishing communication with at least some of the tools to read out information and/or with one or more external databases to transmit the information into the databases. The device includes a housing (100?) having a first half piece, a second half piece, a closing element, and electronics (110). The electronics include a power supply (111); a processor unit; a memory unit; at least one short-range communication device; at least one long-range communication device configured to communicate with the one or more external databases; a user interface (120); and at least one trigger signal generating element (123) configured to generate and transmit a trigger signal to the processor unit to effect wake-up or sleep of the electronics (110) when the two half pieces of said housing (100?) get into a certain distance to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventors: Attila Berey, Péter Markovich, Béla Tímár
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Patent number: 11119535Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets are coupled to the first portion, and a plurality of metal members are coupled to the second portion. Each metal member of the plurality of metal members is configured for individual removal from the second portion to define a magnetic force based on the hinge force, thereby allowing the first and second portions to be maintained together when in a closed orientation and allowing for easy one finger opening operation from the closed orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Madeleine M. Haworth, Joseph B. Gault, Brittany Barbara, John C. Meyer, Matthew T. Condon, Anthony G. Picardo, Aseem Singla, Shuanghu Zhang, Melvin R. Greiser, II, Leila Asfari
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Patent number: 11096461Abstract: A retention device for portable audio, video, and power adapters commonly used with portable electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones) includes a shell that is configured to receive a removable insert formed from a resiliently deformable material, which retains and protects an adapter for a portable electronic device. The removable insert may be interchangeable with a plurality of inserts, each of which comprises a cutout region configured to accommodate and retain a corresponding adapter.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Inventor: Dannylee Hicks, Jr.
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Patent number: 11099663Abstract: An electronic bag is provided. The electronic bag includes a communication unit operable to establish a communication connection between the electronic bag and an electronic device, a touch unit operable to receive a touch gesture on the touch unit, and a processor operable to generate, according to the touch gesture on the touch unit, a control signal for controlling the electronic device. Different functions of the electronic device can be set to be controlled by performing different touch gestures on the touch unit of the electronic bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN ROYOLE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Chaogang Wang, Fan Yang
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Patent number: 11083263Abstract: A cellular device case having a built-in mount includes a body that is made up of a back portion and a plurality of sidewalls forming an interior volume. The interior volume fits a cellular device. The case has at least one mount attached to the case. The at least one mount is slidably attached to a recess that k placed within the back portion of the body. There is further a suction cup located on an outside surface of the back portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventor: Guadalupe Reyes
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Patent number: 11073863Abstract: A foldable display device is described. The foldable display device comprises: a first support member and a second support member, which are separated from each other, a display module disposed on the first support member and the second support member, a hinge coupling one side of the first support member and one side of the second support member, a hinge cover surrounding the hinge and comprising a dust cap on an upper edge thereof, a first back cover disposed under the first support member and comprising a first protrusion at one end thereof, and a second back cover disposed under the second support member and comprising a second protrusion at one end thereof, the dust cap is in contact with the first protrusion and the second protrusion when the display module is folded.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Se Yong Kim, In Soo Park, Jin Yong Sim
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Patent number: 11061445Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes two housing structures, a hinge structure, and a flexible display, the hinge structure includes a first saw-toothed spur gear, a second saw-toothed spur gear, a third saw-toothed spur gear, a fourth saw-toothed spur gear, a first guide structure fixed to the first housing structure and rotated by the gears, and a second guide structure fixed to the second housing structure and rotated in an opposite direction of the first guide structure, the first guide structure is rotated about a first axis formed from a bottom surface of the flexible display upwards, and the second guide structure is rotated about a second axis that is spaced apart from the first axis and is formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Yoon Kim, Jung Jin Kim, Young Sun Park, Chung Keun Yoo
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Patent number: 11057552Abstract: The present invention relates to a face-only photo booth, which includes: a housing having a tubular wall, a first side having a through-hole on a side of the wall, and an opening formed on the other side of the wall such that a person to be photographed can put a face therein; a clamp brining a mobile terminal in close contact with the first side such that a camera of the mobile terminal can be aligned with the through-hole of the housing; a light source disposed on an inner surface of the first side of the housing; and an operation button disposed on an outer side of the wall to input a photographing signal of the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Sangseok Lee
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Patent number: 11019913Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide a protective case for a mobile device. The protective case includes a cavity and a removable portion configured to be removably secured within the cavity. The removable portion can be removed and reinserted from the cavity to selectively expose either surface of the removable portion. A first surface of the removable portion can include a mechanism that can be used to mount the protective case, and therefore the mobile device, to a surface of a structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Inventor: Demetrius L. Tucker
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Patent number: 11009541Abstract: An electronic component handler includes: a transport unit which transports an electronic component; a region where an electronic component placement unit on which the electronic component is placed is capable of being disposed; a light irradiation unit which is capable of emitting light and capable of adjusting an irradiation direction of the light with respect to the electronic component placement unit; a processing unit which performs determination processing about the presence or absence of the electronic component in the electronic component placement unit based on at least one of a projection shape and an irradiation position of the light projected to the electronic component placement unit; and a display unit which displays an image having the projection shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Takahito Sanekata, Hirokazu Ishida, Daisuke Ishida
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Patent number: 10990134Abstract: A light, durable, and user friendly cover for a laptop computer that integrates the protective qualities of hard shell cases with the aesthetics of soft cut-and-sew covers is disclosed. The cover includes top and bottom panels configured to cover the display and keyboard portions, respectively. Each panel is independent and separate from the other and each is formed as a unitary component of a molded resilient polymer material, such as polycarbonate, that is configured to reversibly and retentively snap-fit over the outer surface of the laptop computer. Each panel includes a raised lip along its perimeter edge region that defines an internally extending recessed region on the panel's outer surface. Fabric and/or leather overlays are positioned, sized and adhesively coupled atop the recessed regions and are protected from delaminating, fraying, and/or peeling by the raised perimeter lip.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Incase Designs Corp.Inventors: William Ho, Steven Corraliza, Hyun Hong
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Patent number: 10980324Abstract: An receptacle with openings for concealing a screen of a mobile electronic device and permitting a user to access and control the mobile electronic device at the discretion of a user is a pouch comprising a color-coded shell with multiple openings and a chamber to house the mobile electronic device therein; and a dividing mechanism that may be engaged or disengaged for converting between a single opening and two openings so that a user may access and control the device housed inside the pouch when the dividing mechanism is engaged. Furthermore, engaging the dividing mechanism may be disengaged by a user or a supervisor with a detacher. A pouch has various colors to represent pre-determined conditions at the discretion of supervisors of an area so they would know which pouch to disengage base on its color. Lastly, the shell of the pouch is constructed from a rectangular sheet of fabric for environmental and cost-saving benefits.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Inventor: John Nguyen
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Patent number: 10982386Abstract: A method for infiltrating a substance into a heterogeneous solid of a material of an elastomeric strap to form a logo that includes providing a permeating substance and a heterogeneous solid of the elastomeric strap. The heterogeneous solid comprises a first region, a second region, and an interface region interposed between the first region and the second region. The method also includes applying an energy to the heterogeneous solid with the energy of an amount sufficient to render the interface region temporarily permeable; applying a driving force configured to infiltrate the permeating substance into the interface region to form the logo; and, modifying the application of the energy, thereby rendering the interface region impermeable and causing a portion of the permeating substance to disperse into the first region.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Innovoducts, LLCInventor: Lawrence S. Walters, Jr.
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Patent number: 10969558Abstract: Aspects for a display screen anti-peeping gear are described herein. As an example, the aspects may include a screen protector; a support member arranged on the edge of the screen protector, wherein the support member is provided with a through-hole corresponding to the position of the display screen camera, and a cover arranged beside the through-hole which can close and open the through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Zhijun Deng
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Patent number: 10960996Abstract: A packaging cushion is provided which has a bottom cushion piece, first and second side cushion pieces, a front cushion piece, a rear cushion piece, and a translated top cushion piece. The bottom cushion piece defines a void cavity and front entry portion. The first side cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece, and the second side cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece and opposite the first side cushion piece. The front cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece and may define an entry space adjacent to the front entry portion. The rear cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece and opposite the front cushion piece. The translated top cushion piece extends from the rear cushion piece and is displaced from the void cavity. The packaging cushion at least partially covers six sides of a product housed therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: EPE Industries USA Inc.Inventors: Troy Merrell, Matt Christy
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Patent number: 10934084Abstract: An appliance containment device may include a shell having a shell floor and a shell wall, and a cover having a cover floor and a cover wall. The cover wall and shell wall may be coupled together. A first mat may be coupled to the cover floor. A container cavity for receiving portions of an appliance may be formed above the cover floor and shell floor, and the cavity may be bounded horizontally by the shell wall and cover wall. Lower portions of an appliance may be positioned in the container cavity. Optionally, the device may include an encasement which may be positioned around the upper portions of the appliance with lower portions of the encasement extending into the container cavity, thereby allowing the device to encase the appliance within the shell, cover, and encasement.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Daniel Cox
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Patent number: 10935181Abstract: A stand device includes a base, a supporting component and a carrying component. The supporting component is pivotally disposed to the base along a first axis. The carrying component is pivotally disposed to the supporting component along a second axis, and slidably disposed to the supporting component in a first direction. The stand device is switchable between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the extending direction of the supporting component is parallel to the extending direction of the base, and the extending direction of the carrying component is parallel to the extending direction of the supporting component. In the second state, the extending direction of the supporting component is staggered to the extending direction of the base, and the extending direction of the carrying component is staggered to the extending direction of the supporting component.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Chen-Cheng Wang, Sheng-Hung Lee, Po-Jui Chen, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Yen-Hua Hsiao
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Patent number: 10928854Abstract: Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to a portable electronic device case including a device display receiving portion, a device keyboard receiving portion, and a spine portion extending therebetween, the spine portion having a flexibility sufficient to accommodate hinged disposition between the device display receiving portion, and the device keyboard receiving portion, the spine portion including at least one pair of stops including a first stop and a second stop being positioned to be oppositely facing when the portable electronic device case is in a closed disposition to allow for contact between the first stop and the second stop to maintain spacing between one or more portions of the device display receiving portion and one or more portions of the device keyboard receiving portion. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: PIONEER SQUARE BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Timothy John Fenton, Michael Cooper Ferren
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Patent number: 10918181Abstract: A case for a communication device such as a cell phone, said case including a tool such as a weapon.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Inventor: John B. Adrain
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Patent number: 10912359Abstract: A portable protection case and a display are provided. The protection case, adapted to hold a display device, includes a body and a hanger assembly. The body has a surface. The hanger assembly, configured to connect the display device, includes a fixed member, a base, an elastic member and a holder. The fixed member is disposed on the surface of the body. The base is disposed on the fixed member. The elastic member is connected between the fixed member and the base for providing the base with an elastic force. The holder is disposed on the base for holding the display device.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignees: BenQ Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, BENQ CORPORATIONInventor: Ho-Shih Wu
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Patent number: 10905213Abstract: A case for protecting a portable electronic device includes a cushion member formed from a single piece of elastomeric material and having a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge portion connecting the first portion to the second portion permitting articulation of the installed portable electronic device. The case also includes a first rigid shell member removably attachable to the portable electronic device over the first portion of the cushion member, wherein the cushion member extends substantially between the first rigid shell member and the installed portable electronic device. The case also includes a second rigid shell member removably attachable to the portable electronic device over the second portion of the cushion member, wherein the cushion member extends substantially between the second rigid shell member and the installed portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Jamie L. Johnson, Stephen Willes, W. Travis Smith, Jonathan Watt
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Patent number: 10898018Abstract: A compartmented beverage koozie with a protective compartment that secures personal items while insulating a beverage includes a body defining a cylindrical interior that receives and maintains the temperature of the beverage. A curved plate forms a rigid mounting structure conforming to the cylindrical interior of the koozie. A water-resistant compartment forms an integral structure of the koozie. The water-resistant compartment receives and secures personal items in physical proximity to the koozie, while preventing or substantially reducing exposure of the personal items to water or other environmental effects. A water-resistant compartment pocket holds smaller personal items and a larger compartment for holds larger personal items. A transparent door shows the personal items protected within the water-resistant compartment. A door latch and gasket assembly establishes a water-resistant enclosure. The koozie is a foam structure preserving the thermal state of the beverage within the cylindrical interior.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: REC-CREATIONS, LLCInventor: Nicholas Parinella
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Patent number: 10882679Abstract: A cushion structure is accommodated in packing together with an image forming apparatus and a waste toner box. The cushion structure includes a cushioning member. The cushioning member surrounds the waste toner box and restricts a position of the waste toner box. A cushion structure is accommodated in a packing case together with a package item including a main apparatus and an accessory. The cushion structure includes cushioning members. The cushioning members cushion shock on the package item. The cushioning members include a planar main body and a restriction section. The planar main body is disposed on a top surface of the main apparatus. The restriction section is an opening in the main body. The restriction section restricts movement of the accessory supported on the top surface of the main apparatus by inserting the accessory into the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Masami Ikeda
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Patent number: 10884453Abstract: A method of protecting a computing device is provided including detachably connecting a leading edge of a base portion of the computing device to one or more device receiving members of a first portion of a case. The trailing edge of the base portion is secured to the first portion of the case. The first portion of the case may substantially envelope the base portion of the computing device and a plurality of perimetral fastening members may be detachably connected to a second portion of the case. The perimetral fastening members may detachably connect to perimetral edges of a screen portion of the computing device. A protective shell may be formed around the computing device by pivoting adjoining edges of the first and second portions of the case about a linking pliable member in communication with the trailing edge of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLCInventor: Steven Armstrong
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Patent number: 10877529Abstract: A temperature regulating mount for portable electronic devices is provided that includes a temperature control unit for preventing portable electronic devices from reaching critical temperatures during operation to avoid undesired shut down of the electronic device. The mount is further accompanied by a protective perimeter casing for protecting the electronic device and allowing the device to mate with a universal mount. The perimeter casing leaves the back of the device open or exposed (e.g., through webbing) for temperature control. The protective perimeter casing includes grooves and indents for mating with guide rails and a movable clamping mechanism for securing the electronic device to the mount in a particular orientation to maximize the mount's ability to regulate the temperature of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Darren Saravis
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Patent number: 10876244Abstract: A method for forming a shipping support for a washing machine appliance includes attaching an elongated post to a corrugated sheet. The elongated post is oriented perpendicular to flutes of the corrugated sheet when the elongated post is attached to the corrugated sheet. The method also includes attaching the corrugated sheet to a frame. The frame has a truncated pyramid base at a center of the frame. The truncated pyramid base is formed with a plurality of supports attached to a plurality of flaps of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Duane Tobbe, Scott Jeffrey Kocian, Richard Michael Thomas
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Patent number: 10871805Abstract: A hard disk drive tray for accommodating a hard disk drive is provided. The hard disk drive tray has a front frame. An elastic cantilever plate is extended from each of two ends of the front frames. The couple of elastic cantilever plates are arranged parallel with each other for clamping the hard disk drive between the couple of elastic cantilever plates. A lateral surface of each elastic cantilever plate is covered by a side case and an expansion fastening bolt for fastening the hard disk drive is arranged protruding from the other lateral surface of each elastic cantilever plate. The hard disk drive is clamped by, the elastic cantilever plates, a simplified structure of the hard disk drive tray. The elastic cantilever plate is covered by the side case and thereby reinforced.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: William Shen
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Patent number: 10863013Abstract: A portable device case can be engage various removably attachable accessories. The case is sized and shaped to at least partially enclose the mobile device and includes an opening sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of a casing of an accessory, a top flange sized and shaped to removably engage with a top flange of the casing of the accessory, and a bottom flange sized and shaped to removably engage with a bottom flange of the casing of the accessory. Various accessories and removable attachments can be used with the case.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: VIBES AUDIO LLCInventors: Shane Wilder, Scharles Wilder
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Patent number: 10853608Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a barcode-reading system that includes a mobile device accessory attached to a mobile device. The mobile device accessory includes a button assembly having an outer button and dielectric material. When an input object (e.g., a finger) comes into contact with the button assembly, the dielectric material comes into contact with a touch interface (e.g., a button or touchscreen) and causes the mobile device to detect a touch input. In particular, the dielectric material of the button assembly may activate a capacitive property of a button or touchscreen to enable the mobile device to detect the touch input.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: The Code CorporationInventor: Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 10844652Abstract: An expandable, low-elasticity spacer made of two-sided corrugated material having a topsheet, a bottomsheet, and a corrugated sheet therebetween forming flutes. The spacer comprises two strips of the corrugated material, joined together to form a polygon having inside and outside corners. Each outside corner of the polygon has a slit parallel to the flutes that severs the continuity of the sheet in which it is made, eliminating the ability of the discontinuous portions to pull against each other, thereby eliminating potential spring back. The spacer is perforated, scored or crimped parallel to the flutes in one or more of the inside corners to make it easier to bend the spacer at the desired fold line. Because the spacer avoids springing back to its collapsed position, it can be sized to fill a cavity with no excess material and leave no unintended gaps. The corrugated material is preferably fiberboard or plastic.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventor: Edward G Quinif
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Patent number: 10838455Abstract: Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to a semiflexible plastic piece including a device display receiving portion, a device keyboard receiving portion, and a spine portion extending therebetween, the device display receiving portion sized and shaped to receivably couple along one or more edges of a display portion of a portable electronic device, the device keyboard receiving portion sized and shaped to receivably couple along one or more edges of a keyboard portion of the portable electronic device, the semiflexible plastic piece having flexibility sufficient for the spine portion to accommodate hinged disposition between the display portion and the keyboard portion of the portable electronic device as received by the portable electronic device case. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: PIONEER SQUARE BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Timothy John Fenton, Michael Cooper Ferren
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Patent number: 10842034Abstract: Various embodiments of a modular electromechanical device are described herein. The modular electromechanical device includes a chassis and a plurality of functional modules that can be connected to the chassis. Each module is associated with a different functionality. The functionality of the modular electromechanical device is defined based on various attributes including the functionality of the different functional modules that are connected to the electromechanical device, the sequence in which the different functional modules are connected to the electromechanical device, the specific attachment structures used to attach the functional modules to the electromechanical device, or a pattern of traces formed within the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Baback Elmieh, Alexandre Jais, Rex Wenters Crossen, Andrew Alexander Robberts
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Patent number: 10822138Abstract: A packaging assembly, including corrugated corner elements, each corrugated corner element having a first corner post element leg, extending from a vertex of the corrugated corner element and having one or more alternating ridges and grooves, and a second corner post element leg, extending from the vertex, away from the first corner post element leg, and having one or more alternating ridges and grooves; and at least two endcap elements, each comprising at least one tray layer attached or coupled to at least one support layer, wherein the tray layer extends to four corners and the support layer includes a corner recess formed proximate each corner of the tray layer, wherein each corner recess is formed so as to mateingly engage at least a portion of the first end portion or the second end portion of one of the corrugated corner elements at least partially therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Rational Packaging LLCInventor: Samuel C. Voorhees
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Patent number: 10819380Abstract: Provided is a portable terminal cover. The portable terminal cover includes a plurality of transparent side surfaces configured to cover a plurality of side surface display parts of a portable terminal and a front surface configured to cover a top surface display part of the portable terminal and connected to at least one side surface of the side surfaces and thereby to confirm an image provided on the side surface display parts while protecting the side surface display parts of the portable terminal.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sungchul Kim, Jonghyuk Lee, Donghwan Shim
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Patent number: 10813244Abstract: An electronic device includes a waterproof case, including a closed space, and a flow guide assembly, an electronic module and a cover, provided in the closed space. The cover includes a cover top plate and a cover side plate which, together with a case bottom plate and a case side plate, form an accommodation space for accommodating the flow guide assembly and the electronic module. Further, the cover includes a first vent hole and a second vent hole. The flow guide assembly is configured to guide air, entering the accommodation space from the first vent hole, to flow through the electronic module and to be discharged from the second vent hole. The flow guide assembly is further configured to guide air, entering the cavity from the first vent hole, to flow through the electronic module and to be discharged from the second vent hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: SIEMENS LTD., CHINAInventors: Hai Liu, Xue Feng Zhu, De Zhong Han, Hai Bo Sheng, Xi Tao
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Patent number: 10812883Abstract: Disclosed is a reversible compact zipper earbud pouch with internal cable-catches comprised of a light-weight material design that remains unobtrusively attached to cabled devices such as an earbud listening device but not limited to same. The permanently attached cable-catches can open and securely bound various cables, collectively making it readily available during time of collection and bundling cable. Storage of same is kept self-contained, unobstructed and easily extracted from varied storage area.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: THE BANANA BUNGEE LLCInventor: Trevor A. Chargois
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Patent number: 10791393Abstract: A speaker case for a mobile device with a speaker. A protective shell into which the mobile device can be inserted. The protective shell has a rear wall and at least one side wall with an opening for the speaker, a plate-shaped component, which is fastened to the protective shell so as to pivot about a first pivot axis. At least one second plate-shaped component which is pivotally mounted about a second pivot axis on the first plate-shaped component. The pivot axes are preferably perpendicular to each other and whereby the protective shell has a sound channel from the opening for the speaker to the rear wall of the protective shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Klaus Englert
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Patent number: 10790868Abstract: A clip for use with a mobile device is described. The clip mounts between a mobile device and a protective cover, and is used to attach various accessories to mobile device when the mobile and clip are inserted into the protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: LENNTEK CORPORATIONInventor: Danny M. Tsai
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Patent number: 10790869Abstract: A protective carrying case for a foldable mobile electronic device is provided having a concealed storage compartment. The concealed compartment may store credit cards, identification cards and other personal articles. The case also includes an integrated stand that enables a user to prop the foldable mobile device at a desired angle. The case further includes a window to expose the back display of a foldable mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: FOSMON IP HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Shung Yat Loh, Ho Yin Lee, Ping Hay Heun
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Patent number: 10785357Abstract: A phone case designed to secure a phone to a user's hand while permitting the user to readily rotate the phone and case relative to his hand without requiring the user to release the phone from his hand. A case body has at least one slot, a portion of which is arcuate. A strap extends from a strap connector on the inside of the case body, outwardly through one of the slots, across a portion of the outside of the case body, and inwardly through a slot. The size of the strap permits a user to slide one or more fingers between the strap and the outside of the case body. The strap slides within the slot(s) when the phone case is rotated relative to a user's hand.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Gregory F. Nielsen