For A Household Appliance Patents (Class 206/320)
  • Patent number: 9541960
    Abstract: A device arrangement may include a casing surrounding a casing interior. The casing may include a viewing window which is sealed by a transparent window pane. An electronic device may be disposed in the casing interior and have a display. The display may be secured in a fixed position on the window pane. A suspension/damping device may support at least one of the window pane and the electronic device on the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: ECOM INSTRUMENTS GMBH
    Inventors: Dieter Hofmann, Dieter Roessler
  • Patent number: 9534832
    Abstract: A structure for packaging an interior part such as a shelf and a door guard to prevent the interior part from being damaged due to impact and friction during transportation of a refrigerator is provided. Each of the shelf and the door guard may be accommodated in a shock-absorbing member in a state of being separated from each mounting portion to be fixed within a storage chamber. The shock-absorbing member coupled with the shelf or the door guard may be packaged by a package member and be fixed to a shelf mounting portion of an inner case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Kyu Moon, Hyun Myung Lee, Eui Young Chang, Gyu Hyun Jo, Chang Sun Lee
  • Patent number: 9522765
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a customizable packaging and method of customizing the packaging for an electronic device configurable to operate under a plurality of different brands and with a plurality of different networks. The brand and network to be utilized are designated at the point-of-sale, during activation, by the seller, and/or by the user. The customizable packaging and method include selecting from a plurality of labels and instructions manuals corresponding to the brand and/or network selected for the electronic device to operate under. The designation of a brand and/or network to be utilized can take place at the point-of-sale, during activation, by the seller, and/or by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: TracFone Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Satish Ramprasad
  • Patent number: 9521220
    Abstract: A case for use with an electronic device includes a base portion with side portions extending therefrom forming a pocket. The case also includes a first material generally at an exterior of the pocket, forming a majority of an exterior surface of the base portion, and a second material secured to and having a higher coefficient of friction than the first material, generally at an interior of the pocket. The second material protrudes through aperture(s) in the first material at the base portion to protrude from the interior to the exterior of the base portion, and outward from the first material such that the second material contacts a support surface when the base portion is placed thereon. The protruding second material extends away from the aperture(s) on opposing surfaces of the first material at the exterior and interior of the pocket to provide securement between the first and second materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventors: Harsh Gandhi, Taiwon Choi, Michael Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9511903
    Abstract: Technology associated with covering, protecting, and positioning portable electronic devices is described. In an example embodiment, a protective cover device includes a flap that is magnetically fastenable to a surface located on a backside of a portable electronic device. The protective cover device also includes a display protector attached to the flap and being positionable in a protective position to substantially cover a display of the portable electronic device. The display protector is articulatable to a position underneath a first side of the portable electronic device in which the flap and the display protector cooperatively prop up the portable electronic device in a landscape viewing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Newflux, LLC
    Inventors: Jared Hurst, Troy A. Holbrook, Steven R. Hutchinson, Tyson Triplett
  • Patent number: 9498032
    Abstract: A case for enclosing a personal electronic device is disclosed that has at least one button molded into the case, wherein the button is manufactured from rigid material that may or may not deform when depressed. The case, whether hard or soft, may incorporate the buttons manufactured from a hard material and afford the user the same tactile response as if the user were depressing the underlying buttons on the device. The case may be co-molded with two similar or dissimilar materials. One of the co-molded materials may provide a membrane that allows the button to flex and also secures the buttons to prevent them from being dislodged from or out of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Arthur Wu, Alex Ringrose
  • Patent number: 9503147
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a cushioning layer and a structural layer. The cushioning layer covers the back surface and side surfaces of the installed electronic device. The structural layer is disposed over the cushioning layer and includes a back portion, a right side portion, and a left side portion. The structural layer includes a thinner region on the back portion. The thinner region has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the remainder of the back portion of the structural layer. The thinner region of the structural layer allows a section of the protective enclosure to bend away from the back surface of the electronic device during installation and removal of the electronic device from the protective enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin W. Witter, Matthew S. Krajec, Patrick J. Nelson, Paul N. Walker, Thomas D. Boileau
  • Patent number: 9498034
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: ROKFORM LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 9490593
    Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of plugs and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a plug generally includes a connector configured for insertion into a jack of an electronic device. The plug also includes an offset member whereby the plug is configured to fit snugly relative to a protective case of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen John Rois
  • Patent number: 9489054
    Abstract: A keyboard folio comprises a shell to receive a tablet computer. The shell has an attachment strip along a side thereof. A wireless keyboard has a keyboard panel with an alphanumeric keyboard pivotally coupled to an attachment bar. The attachment bar of the wireless keyboard removably attaches to the attachment strip of the shell in a fixed relationship. The keyboard panel pivots with respect to the attachment bar, and thus the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Cecily Sumsion, Dan Oakeson
  • Patent number: 9485557
    Abstract: A device accessory to produce high quality high volume sound, comprising a clip case for holding the mobile device and a speaker unit that provides high quality high volume sound produced from the mobile device. The clip case further comprises a base portion attached to a plurality of side walls and a first pivotal attachment means. An outer side of the base portion includes at least one magnet and a configured to hold a support means. At least one of the pluralities of side walls recess includes a pair of side magnets. The speaker unit comprises a pair of lower magnets, a support means magnet, a second pivotal attachment means, a pair of speaker side magnets, a charging port, an ON/OFF button, an indicator, at least one flat panel speaker having at least one carbon fiber board excited by a mini exciter positioned inside the speaker unit and a microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: 4 Audio LLC
    Inventors: Clinton “Bud” Wilcox, Bob Fullerton
  • Patent number: 9467189
    Abstract: A bridge support structure for a case or cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Bryan Day, Bryan Hynecek, Eric Frasch
  • Patent number: 9456673
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a protective case for a portable electronic device, including a back cover and a front cover for housing a portable electronic device therein, wherein the back cover and the front cover include one or more mating surfaces operationally configured to fluidly seal the perimeter of the protective case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: David Chang
  • Patent number: 9456674
    Abstract: A case includes a first plate, a second plate, a first sidewall protruding from the first plate, a second sidewall protruding from the second plate and a cover. The second plate is attached to the first plate and is rotatable around the first plate to obtain different angles between the first plate and the second plate. The second sidewall, the first sidewall, the first plate and the second plate define a receiving space when the angle is 180 degrees. The cover is attached to the second sidewall and is rotatable around the second sidewall to position an end of the cover in front of the first plate. A length of the cover between the end and the second sidewall can be variable corresponding to the different angles. The end of the cover is rotatable to abut against the first sidewall holding the first plate at different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Fu-Kuo Huang
  • Patent number: 9446257
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus includes an automated external defibrillator including at least one display. The apparatus also includes a support mechanism for supporting the automated external defibrillator. The support mechanism includes a stand connected to a hinge that is connected to the automated external defibrillator. The hinge is capable of placing the stand in a deployed position for supporting the automated external defibrillator during operation and is capable of placing the stand in a stowed position for storing the automated external defibrillator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Allan Scott Baucom, George Reilly, Peter A. Lund, Darlene Justesen, Melissa M. Dascoli
  • Patent number: 9427057
    Abstract: Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to: a first case portion including a first interior portion, the first interior portion including a first layer and a plurality of first protrusions, the plurality of first protrusions coupled to the first layer and extending therefrom, the plurality of first protrusions configured to affixedly engage with one or more smooth surface portions of a rear side portion of a portable device keyboard assembly. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Fairhaven Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy John Fenton, Gary Allen Ashley
  • Patent number: 9423767
    Abstract: A packing member for packing a cartridge which is detachably mountable to an image forming apparatus includes: a frame portion including an opening as an entrance for the cartridge, a first recessed portion for accommodating the cartridge, and a limiting portion, provided in the first recessed portion, for limiting a position of the cartridge with respect to the direction crossing a limiting portion of the cartridge; and a cap portion, provided rotatably connected to the frame portion by a hinge portion, for openably covering the opening. The limiting portion limits the position of the cartridge so that the cartridge is located in a position where a grip portion of the cartridge is remoter from the hinge portion than the center line of the cartridge with respect to the crossing direction and a direction crossing an entering direction in which the cartridge enters the frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toshiki Fujino, Isao Koishi, Tsutomu Sakaguchi, Masayuki Takeuchi, Taiji Watanabe
  • Patent number: 9415299
    Abstract: A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting movement of a cover of the device with respect to a body of the device, and determining, in response to detecting movement of the cover, that the device is ready for use. If the device is ready for use, a signal is transmitted to a computing device, and the computing device is directed to perform an initializing procedure for a gaming engine executing on the computing device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Harold Wikel, Kim Rom, Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Jacob Wolff-Petersen, Bruce Hawver, Francis Arnold Grever, Tino Soelberg
  • Patent number: 9419670
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device is disclosed. The protective case includes a front cover and a relatively rigid shell, which together are configured to receive, retain, cover and protect the mobile device. The front cover includes multiple fold lines that extend across the cover and allow adjacent regions of the cover to rotate or move relative to each other. The shell is configured to receive and retain the mobile device while providing user access to the mobile device. The shell has an outer surface configured to include a latch with an integrated hook. In operation, the latch hooks and retains one end section of the front cover to maintain the device in an angled use position when open. When in the fully closed position the latch fits within an aperture defined within a back end region of the front cover. The aperture may be defined by a ring component that is dimensioned to receive the latch and firmly support the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventor: Andy Fathollahi
  • Patent number: 9417662
    Abstract: A protective case for electronic product is disclosed, including a keyboard fixing cover, a keyboard fixing base and an electronic product accommodating member, wherein the keyboard fixing base and the electronic product accommodating member are connected to both sides of the keyboard fixing cover respectively, and the keyboard fixing cover is foldable relative to the keyboard fixing base and the electronic product; a first recess is provided on the obverse side of the keyboard fixing cover, a second recess is provided on the obverse side of the keyboard fixing base, and when the keyboard fixing cover and the keyboard fixing base are folded together, the first recess and the second recess are butted together to form a cavity for accommodating the keyboard. In this way, the electronic product and the keyboard are not required to be kept separate when being carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Guangzhou Wenyi Communication Equipment Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Youru Feng
  • Patent number: 9417668
    Abstract: The present portable computing device case is configurable for both carrying a portable computing device and for obstructing external lighting while using a portable computing device in an upright viewing position, particularly for augmented reality applications, outdoor gaming applications and for use of a digital camera housed within the portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas Wiley, Judy Wiley
  • Patent number: 9414660
    Abstract: The portable workstation includes a case having a base, a first side wall and a second side wall, a back side wall positioned between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a selectively pivotable cover including an upper side and a lower side. The lower side of the pivotable cover can have a screen for displaying media, such as visual images. An upper compartment is positioned beneath the selectively pivotable cover and a plurality of drawers is positioned beneath the upper compartment. A locking mechanism is positioned in communicating relation with each of the plurality of drawers. A telescopic handle is coupled to the back side wall. A ruler section is positioned opposite the back side wall. At least one wheel is positioned in communicating relation with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al-Hasan
  • Patent number: 9414146
    Abstract: A wireless audio receiver comprises a housing with a wireless transceiver and a battery disposed therein. An audio cord comprises an audio wire with a pair of earbuds at one end and an audio connection at an opposite end coupled to the housing. A flexible band is coupled to the housing at a proximal end and extends to a distal free end. A magnetic coupling is between the distal free end of the flexible band and the housing. The flexible band and the housing form a ring for enclosing and securing a portion of the audio cord wound around the housing of the wireless audio receiver and secured by the flexible band. The flexible band and the housing form a clip capable of gripping an article of clothing in the magnetic coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Cecily Sumsion
  • Patent number: 9408446
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device is provided including a primary cover having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface dimensioned to securely retain the portable electronic device. The case further includes a pouch to receive a pair of reading glasses on the outer surface of the primary cover. The pouch is secured to the outer surface by a receiver in the form of a pair of parallel tracks disposed on the outer surface of the primary cover that mates with a pair of corresponding rails disposed on the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Diversified Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Liebers, Zhongqiu Zhu
  • Patent number: 9406461
    Abstract: The present utility model discloses a demonstration switch structure of a lamp, comprising: a demonstration test switch which is fixedly installed on a battery case of the lamp, and a mechanical press control device which is fixedly installed on the battery case of the lamp and capable of movably pressing a control terminal of the demonstration test switch, wherein a control component of the mechanical press control device extends to a switch window of a packing box of the lamp. The present utility model has the following advantageous effects: the packing cost is reduced greatly, the hidden danger of electric leakage due to contact of a pluggable wire in the conventional demonstration switch structure with water is eliminated, and the hidden danger of short circuit of a lamp set is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Qinghui Liang
  • Patent number: 9402452
    Abstract: A case for a smartphone electronic device protects and extends the battery life of the smartphone. The case has a first case portion and a second case portion, which assemble together to protect the top, side, and bottom edges of the smartphone. The lower case portion includes a battery to extend the battery life of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: mophie, inc.
    Inventors: Markus Diebel, David Johnson
  • Patent number: 9395753
    Abstract: A holder provides a movable wall for storing a writing instrument. The holder may store the writing instrument in a protected compartment until a user may rotate the wall to expose the writing instrument to access. In some embodiments, the movable wall may be connected to a cover of an electronic device. Access to the writing instrument may be provided by opening or closing the cover which may move concurrently with the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Masayuki Amano, Yasumichi Tsukamoto, Shinnosuke Takahashi, Tomoyuki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 9370229
    Abstract: A protective bag for a portable electronic device is provided, which comprises a first cover, a second cover connecting the first cover, a support element and a pair of magnets for unfolding the support element. The first cover and the second cover can be folded relative to each other for covering two opposite sides of the portable electronic device. The support element is disposed on a first inner surface of the first cover and has a first foldable plate and a second foldable plate. The first foldable plate and the second foldable plate can be folded relative to each other for being received between the first cover and the second cover. The first foldable plate and the second foldable plate can be unfolded relative to each other as well for slanting the first foldable plate on the first inner surface with a support provided by the second foldable plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Fu-Yi Hsu
  • Patent number: 9373244
    Abstract: The present invention provides a base, which includes a base body used to support a display panel, wherein the base further includes an alarm device being capable of emitting an alarm signal. The alarm device includes an alarm element and a sensing component for detecting a remote controller. A placement groove is capable of accommodating the remote controller therein is provided in the base body. The sensing component is provided in the placement groove, and the alarm element is capable of emitting the alarm signal in the case of the sensing component failing to detect the remote controller after the display panel is powered off. (FIG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nannan Hu
  • Patent number: 9357822
    Abstract: A protecting case for protecting an electronic device includes a hollow main body. The electronic device is received in the main body. The main body is filled with gas having a density less than a density of air, to make the main body and the electronic device suspend in air while received in the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hai-Qian Ge
  • Patent number: 9334092
    Abstract: A method for packaging a product and a product-shipping package. A pad includes upper and lower horizontal score lines inset from upper and lower edges, and right and left vertical score lines inset from right and left edges. The score lines define a central portion, upper and lower portions, and right and left portions. The product is placed on the central portion. The upper and lower portions fold toward the central portion, contacting the product. A wrap of restraining material is wrapped around the pad and the product. The right and left portions fold to an upright position perpendicular to the pad. The right and left vertical score lines include die-cut tabs. When the right and left portions fold to the upright position, the die-cut tabs extend to an aligned position below and perpendicular to the pad. The pad and the wrapped product insert into a master shipping container. The wrap holds the product in position on the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Orora North America
    Inventors: Anthony Panzica, Efren Zamora
  • Patent number: 9321575
    Abstract: A pulp molded cushioning material includes a hollow fitting portion, into which an end portion of an article is fitted. The pulp molded cushioning material includes a main body, a cushioning portion, and a protrusion. The cushioning portion is integrally formed with the main body and protrudes in a first direction from a peripheral edge of the main body to form the fitting portion together with the main body. The protrusion is integrally formed with the main body and takes a first posture. The protrusion is changeable in posture from the first posture to a second posture. The first posture is a posture in which the protrusion protrudes in the first direction from the main body. The second posture is a posture in which the protrusion protrudes in a second direction across the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Toshiyuki Nakamura
  • Patent number: 9320164
    Abstract: A cover for a tablet computer incorporates a built-in stand, allowing viewing angles in portrait and landscape orientations. The cover includes a front cover that is connected to a back cover. In an implementation, the front cover has at least five fold lines formed in the cover. These fold lines meet at an intersection point. These fold lines are not parallel to any edges of the front cover. And these fold lines divide the front cover to have least three triangular sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Incase Designs Corp.
    Inventors: Markus Diebel, Scott Davis, Luke Arthur Pushee, Bruce Owyoung, Timothy Ahn
  • Patent number: 9315004
    Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Santhana Balaji, Kevin Kenney, Andrew Lauder, Robert Michael Merritt, Michael Nashner, Samuel Gilkison Smith, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Jared A. Sartee, Crenshaw Whitley, Kathryn P. Crews
  • Patent number: 9310835
    Abstract: A cover for a tablet computing device is provided. The cover includes a first panel extending from the first cover segment, a second panel extending from the first panel, and a third panel extending from the second panel. The panels are structured to pivot relative to the adjacent panels. The cover also includes at least a first magnetic component disposed in the first cover segment and a second magnetic component disposed in the third panel. The first panel, second panel, and third panel are each pivotable relative to the first cover segment to form a first stable position and a second stable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Philip Bryan, Richard Gioscia
  • Patent number: 9307816
    Abstract: A durable, accessory cover assembly for a computing device, such as a cellular phone or a tablet computer. The accessory cover includes a frame, a first covering portion, and a second covering portion. The first covering can be composed of a wear-resistant material, such as leather; whereas, the second covering can be composed of a pliable particulate-absorbing material, such as microfiber. The first covering can be configured to seamlessly cover an external bottom surface of the frame, four external lateral surfaces of the frame, and four internal later surfaces of the frame, as well as an overlap region of an internal top surface of the frame. The second covering can be configured cover a majority of the surface area of the internal top surface of the frame, where it abuts the first covering along an annular region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jared A. Sartee, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Adam K. Eschner, Julio C. Quintero, Harry W. Smith, IV
  • Patent number: 9306612
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device holder for retaining electronic devices of various sizes and configurations in a foldable case that removably secures to a variety of surfaces. The mobile electronic device holder includes a foldable base having a first, second, and third panel, wherein the first panel is removably secured to the second panel and the second panel is secured to the third panel. The first panel includes a pair of flexible and extendable arms that are used to hold an electronic device therein. A first and second retracting mechanism are attached to the second panel so as to removably connect the first panel thereto. The mobile electronic device holder further includes a variety of attachments and fasteners in order to allow the user to removably secure the foldable base to a variety of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Quantas Forsythe
  • Patent number: 9297104
    Abstract: A ball support for a suspension rod in top loading washing machines includes a main body, a support segment and a hook capture head for securing the hooked end of the rod between spaced bars of the cylindrical rod support. Attaching and detaching the ball support from the rod requires inversion of the parts relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Chong B. Wong, Michael W. Davis
  • Patent number: 9279210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing spacer for washing machines, of the type having a monolithic structure obtained from one material, comprising a tubular cylindrical stem (1) with enlarged head (2), both crossed by an axial conduit for a fixing screw (V); said spacer (D) being provided, on the cylindrical stem (1), with a section (4, 40, 400) that collapses elastically when the spacer is subjected to axial compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: V.I.C. VITERIE ITALIA CENTRALE S.R.L.
    Inventors: Carlo Perini, Enrico De Angelis
  • Patent number: 9268363
    Abstract: A case or device for holding and camouflaging a tablet computing device, such as an iPad or iPad2 tablet. The case protects the tablet computing device, and allows use of the tablet computing device without being removed. The case has several built-in stands with adjustable variable viewing angles. The exterior of the case is camouflaged in appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew Bradford Green
  • Patent number: 9261912
    Abstract: A portable case for a tablet includes a windowed front superimposed atop a back to define a receiving area for receiving and containing a tablet having a touchscreen, so as to juxtapose the touchscreen with the windowed front to permit viewing and touching the touchscreen. A four-sided perimeter gap to the receiving area is defined between a perimeter of the windowed front and a perimeter of the back. An elastic strap extends across the perimeter gap from a side edge of the perimeter of the windowed front panel to and over an axially-aligned side edge of the perimeter of the back and across an outer surface of the back to an opposed side edge of the perimeter of the back. Connectors extend across the perimeter gap and connect the perimeter of the windowed front to the perimeter of the back along three of the four sides of the perimeter gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Joel G. Bell
  • Patent number: 9254629
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention is a kit having at least: a tray, having: a first cutout, a second cutout, and a third cutout; and a protective film for an electronic device, where a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab are attached to the protective film, where the at least one first alignment tab includes a first alignment portion that extends from an edge of the protective film, where the at least one second alignment tab includes a second alignment portion that extends from the edge of the protective film, where the first alignment portion of the first alignment tab matches a shape of the second cutout and where the second alignment portion of the second alignment tab matches a shape of the third cutout so that the first alignment tab and the second alignment tab are capable of aligning the protective film within the first cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Tru Protection, Inc.
    Inventor: Keiko Napier
  • Patent number: 9258029
    Abstract: A protective sheath includes a first cover portion, a flexible display unit, a second cover portion, a flexible portion, and a control unit. The first cover portion includes an external surface portion having an opening and an internal surface portion. The flexible display unit is sandwiched between the external and internal surface portions. A second display surface of the flexible display unit is exposed by the opening. The second cover portion has two bending openings. The second cover portion is bent along the bending openings to be divided into a leaning portion and a supporting portion. Two opposite sides of the flexible portion are foldably connected to the first cover portion and the supporting portion of the second cover portion. The control unit is disposed in an accommodating space of the supporting portion and electrically connected to the flexible display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Wu-Yang Hu, Shao-Pei Lin
  • Patent number: 9241053
    Abstract: A mounting system for an electronic device includes an outer section having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface adapted to face the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted in the mounting system. The mounting system also includes a perimeter suspension section coupled to the outer section and adapted to secure the electronic device to the mounting system, the perimeter suspension section including a spring portion provided around a periphery of the perimeter suspension section, the spring portion being adapted to isolate the electronic device from a shock force that may be applied to the mounting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: M-Edge International Corp.
    Inventors: Adam R. Ashley, Christopher R. Helman
  • Patent number: 9226559
    Abstract: A front cover for a portable electronic device, such as a tablet computer, includes a plurality of panel sections and a plurality of hinges formed in the front cover. Each panel section is separated from another by a hinge. This front cover can be folded along the hinges to act as stand for the portable electronic device. This stand can support the device in various working and viewing angles, for both portrait and landscape orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Incase Designs Corp.
    Inventors: Markus Diebel, Scott Davis, Luke Arthur Pushee, Bruce Owyoung, Timothy Ahn
  • Patent number: 9225377
    Abstract: A modular electronic device case includes a jacket and a shell removably coupled to the jacket. A tablet-shaped electronic device, such as a tablet computer, may be secured in the shell and may be covered by the jacket when the shell is coupled to the jacket. The shell may be removably coupled to the jacket using magnetic coupling. Thus, the tablet-shaped electronic device, when secured in the shell, may be used with or without the jacket. The jacket may also include one or more foldable lines separating the jacket into foldable panels capable of being folded to form a stand for supporting the device in different configurations. The modular case may also include one or more additional components coupled to the jacket including, without limitation, a pocket, a backup battery, and/or a keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventor: Rene Hart
  • Patent number: 9220328
    Abstract: A waterproof protective case can include a front portion with a cavity configured to receive a personal electronic device and a back portion configured to attach to the front portion to form the protective case. The back portion can include an overmolded gasket or a form-in-place gasket extending around a perimeter of the back portion. The front portion can include a mating surface extending around a perimeter of the cavity. The mating surface of the front portion can be configured to seal against a flexible sealing surface of the gasket when the back portion is attached to the front portion to provide a liquid-tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Cameron D. Magness
  • Patent number: 9225814
    Abstract: A case for a tablet shaped device, the case including a body having a first face and a second face having a tablet shaped device receiving area; and a flap having a distal portion magnetically attracted to the body, and configurable between a first configuration in which the flap covers the tablet shaped device receiving area and the distal portion is wrapped around an edge of the body and contacts the first face such that the flap is secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body, and a second configuration in which the flap is folded to form a stand secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: STM Management Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Ethan Nyholm, Adina Jacobs, Christopher Daniel Townsend, Anton Liang Lee See
  • Patent number: 9221577
    Abstract: A packaging system for toilet components, including a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a tank lid. The packaging system includes an outer carton, a location fitment, a tank protection member, a toilet lid pack, a toilet end fitment, a toilet lid fitment, and a top bowl fitment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Ringholz
  • Patent number: 9223346
    Abstract: A protective case for housing a mobile device is provided. The protective case includes an upper assembly and a bottom assembly attachable to (and separable from) the upper assembly to form a watertight inner cavity therebetween. The resulting profile (i.e., external shape) of the protective case mirrors that of the mobile device installed therein. More particularly, the protective case generally includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and spaced-apart inner and outer perimeters extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The top surface of the case is made up of or includes the top surfaces of various other components of the case, and those component top surfaces are flush with one another such that the top surface of the case is completely flat (i.e., does not include an obtrusive raised protective rim).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Wimo Labs LLC
    Inventor: Scott H. Wilson