At Material Fold Patents (Class 206/760)
  • Patent number: 9259068
    Abstract: A foldable holder is used for holding and supporting a portable electronic device. The foldable holder includes a first section, a bending section, and a second section. The second section is connected to the first section by the bending section. The second section includes a main portion, two first support portions, a second support portion, and two third support portions. The second support portion is positioned between the two third support portions. When the foldable holder is folded, the third support portions are folded relative to the main portion, the first support portions, and the second support portion, to support the portable electronic device at an angle relative to the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Cheng Yu, Yin-Li Chang
  • Patent number: 9110630
    Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, and an adhesive panel coupled to the support and configured to secure the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Omer Faruk Cakir, Bakir Silajdzic, Remzi Oten, Fevzi Oten
  • Patent number: 8720678
    Abstract: Cell phone cradle that keeps a cell phone away from the head when it is held up to the ear. The cradle has a first end with a height corresponding to the thickness of the cell phone, a second end with a height substantially greater than the thickness of the cell phone, and tapered sides forming an enclosure having an open top and a depth which increases from one end to the other. The cell phone is placed in the cradle with the speaker in the deeper end so that the cell phone is spaced away from the head when the open side of the enclosure is held against the head with the speaker opposite the ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Tessema Dosho Shifferaw
  • Patent number: 8434601
    Abstract: A carrying case for an electronic device includes a main compartment receiving the electronic device and having an opening as an entrance, a cover foldably fixed on the main compartment for covering the opening, a first supporting member positioned on the cover and a second supporting member positioned on the cover and spaced from the first supporting member, a first engaging member and a first fixing member. The first supporting member and the second supporting member are capable of forming a V-shaped ridge structure when the cover is partially elevated above the main compartment and supporting the electronic device. The first engaging member is fixed on the first fixing member to maintain the V-shaped ridge structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Qi Hou, Ming-Chang Lee
  • Patent number: 8136665
    Abstract: The invention discloses a system comprising at least one package for one or more candy bars or other similar products, and a holder for said package comprising at least one flap for engaging the package in a holding position. A holder comprising a flat surface, at least one flap for engaging a packaged product in a holding position, and at least one flap for supporting a tubular envelope of the packaged product in the holding position, and a method for holding together for transport, storage and/or displaying at a retail outlet are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Niels Van Marle, Ronald Lewerisa
  • Patent number: 7938270
    Abstract: A gift card presenter includes a base portion folded along a fold line and having an inner and outer surface. A support portion is folded along a fold line and includes opposite ends on either side of the support portion fold line, which are secured to the inner surface of the base portion on opposite sides of the base portion fold line. The support portion defines an opening adapted to receive and support a card, which travels through the opening until it engages the base portion. The unfolding of the base portion causes the support portion to unfold and move toward the base portion, which forces the card back through the opening and outward from the support portion, thus creating a pop-up effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventor: Paul P. Davis
  • Patent number: 7748533
    Abstract: A system comprising several packages (4) for one or more candy bars or other similar products, as well as a holder (7) for the packages (4), with the special feature that the holder (7) comprises at least two panels (12) being hingeably connected to each other along adjacent edges thereof, wherein each panel (12) engages at least one package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Niels Van Marle, Ronald Lewerisa
  • Patent number: 7597243
    Abstract: An exemplary box includes two sleeves and a receptacle sleeved with the sleeves. Each sleeve includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and two sidewalls perpendicular to the top and bottom walls. The receptacle includes a rack and two blocking plates depending from the sidewalls. The rack includes a support disposed between the blocking plates and parallel to the bottom walls of the sleeves, two engaging flanges at opposite sides of the support, and two wings connecting the engaging flanges to the support respectively. The engaging flanges are secured to the top walls of the sleeves respectively, and the support and the wings are suspended in the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ya-Fen Tsai
  • Patent number: 6523693
    Abstract: A convertible packaging system for shipping, storing and displaying a first merchandise item and for carrying a second merchandise item. The convertible packaging system includes an open-top box with an upper perimeter and a top attached to the open-top box by a hinge. The hinge includes two or more parallel folds so that the top has at least two degrees of freedom with respect to the open-top box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: International Multifoods Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Eggenberger, Richard Rylicki
  • Patent number: 6283299
    Abstract: A compartmentalized carrier and presentation bag especially configured for housing an LCD TV and VCP and for providing a presentation apparatus for in-vehicle entertainment by orienting an LCD TV for easy viewing by back seat passengers. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a multiple compartment bag of generally rectangular configuration and having a main pocket for holding the VCP and a pair of side pockets, one for storing the LCD TV and the other for storing an FM transmitter for transmission of left and right audio signals to a vehicle's stereo receiver. Each end of the main compartment is closed by a full length flap releasibably secured. A significant feature of the illustrated embodiment is a unique LCD TV support along the top surface of the main compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Mike J. W. Lee
  • Patent number: 5887723
    Abstract: A foldable jacket for a general purpose portable computer includes a first protective panel having first and second sub-panels foldably connected along a first fold line. The first sub-panel has a fastener for fastening to the computer. A second protective panel is foldably connected to the first protective panel along a second fold line. A third protective panel is foldably connected to the second protective panel along a third fold line. A strap extending from the first sub-panel is capable of fastening to the third panel to secure the jacket substantially around the computer with the first and second sub-panels lying along the same plane. The jacket is also capable of being folded along the first and second fold lines such that the first and second sub-panels are at an angle relative to each other as well as the third panel. The first sub-panel is fastened to the third panel at an angle to tilt the computer for viewing and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Assistive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian J. Myles, Howard C. Shane, Gregory G. Baker, James C. Lewis
  • Patent number: 5794785
    Abstract: A packaging container that includes a top and a bottom is formed for holding and displaying an item, such as a vanity or the like. The packaging container is generally formed from blank having a plurality of panels and flaps. A back panel has a first lower flap and a first upper panel. A pair of side panels each has a second lower flap, a first upper flap and an elongated central flap. An upper front extension panel has a second upper panel, and the lower front extension panel has a third lower flap. A tab connected to the back panel is adapted to engage one of the pair of side panels, while the other of the pair of side panels is connected to the back panel opposite the tab. The upper front extension panel and the lower front extension panel are connected between the pair of side panels to form a substantially rectangular tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: RSI Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ron M. Simon
  • Patent number: 5775511
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for utilizing a package of an article for supporting the same including a backing with a perforation extending between side edges thereof. Further provided is at least one container including a front face, a rear face, and a periphery integrally coupled therebetween defining an interior space for storing articles therein. The rear face of the container is coupled to the cardboard backing such that a top extent of the container resides on one side of the perforation. Further, a bottom extent of the container resides on an opposite side of the perforation. The container also has a container perforation formed about the front face and the periphery thereof, wherein the container perforation resides in a plane in which the second perforation resides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: Ralph C. Stark