Television Type Patents (Class 312/7.2)
  • Patent number: 8737647
    Abstract: A display, includes: a display section; a first output section; a second output section; and a housing containing the display section, the first output section, and the second output section, wherein, the display section has an aspect ratio with a width more than twice a height, the first output section is arranged along an upper side of the display section so as to face forward and is configured to output a plurality of channels of audio, and the second output section is arranged along a lower side of the display section so as to face forward and is configured to output a plurality of channels of audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Gen Fujiki
  • Patent number: 8714665
    Abstract: An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display for viewing that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The enclosure comprises a bezel, a substantially transparent front cover, and an enclosure housing. The bezel has a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area, an inner edge defining a display opening, and a rear surface. The substantially transparent front cover is operatively connected to the bezel and covers the display opening. The enclosure housing has a front opening and a flange disposed about and extending from the front opening. The bezel and the enclosure housing are joined together at a joining region that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing define the enclosure, which is configured to receive a flat panel display therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ciil Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Campagna, Jack McKeague, Adam Molberger
  • Publication number: 20140111067
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a front case for assembling with a display module of an LCD device, and the front case is a hollow shell body formed by four side plates, the front case comprising: an inner baffle plate and an outer baffle plate mutually parallel and perpendicularly extended from both sides of each of the side plates, and the inner baffle plate and the outer baffle plate are disposed at the same surface of the front case; multiple hooks disposed on one of the side plates for fixing to the display module; and multiple compensation plates disposed at the inner baffle plate corresponding to the side plate having the hooks for compensating a curve bending caused by assembly of the hooks and the display module so that a contact surface between the front case and a display panel of the display module is flat. The present invention also provides an LCD device using the above front case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Yanxue Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140084760
    Abstract: The present invention provides a display device, which comprises a front frame, a back plate, a back frame and a fixing member. The back frame comprises a loading surface used for loading the back plate and a plurality of side edges disposed around the loading surface, and the side edges of the back frame is fixed and connected to the front frame. The back plate is disposed on the loading surface of the back frame. The back plate comprises a back plate body and a plurality of side walls protruded on each of side edges of the back plate body. The front frame and the side walls of the back plate are fixed and connected by the fixing member, so as to fix and connect the front frame and back plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Gang Yu
  • Patent number: 8678523
    Abstract: A universal television lift and enclosure suitable for outdoor use. A television lift assembly includes an enclosure including a housing having an opening, and a cover engageable with the housing to seal the opening; and a lift device including a first portion mounted in the enclosure, and a movable portion including a first end movably coupled to the first portion, an attachment portion configured to removably attach a television thereto, and a second end, the cover being attached to the second end, and the movable portion of the lift device being movable between a first position within the housing and in which the cover seals the opening for storing the television in the weatherproof enclosure, and a second position outside the housing for supporting the television in a viewable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: James E. Carr
  • Patent number: 8672425
    Abstract: A cabinet structure assembly includes a cabinet, an attachment cover and an attachment member. The attachment cover includes a top wall portion. The top wall portion has an engagement recess with a first engagement face and an end part. The attachment member includes a base plate and a top plate. The top plate has a top face and an engagement protrusion that protrudes relative to the top face. The engagement protrusion has a second engagement face and a guide face. The second engagement face faces the first engagement face of the engagement recess. The guide face is arranged such that the guide face gradually deforms the end part of the top wall portion of the attachment cover away from the top face of the top plate upon installation of the attachment member relative to the attachment cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takahito Yamanaka
  • Publication number: 20140062270
    Abstract: A video display or screen cover which is preferably of a scale for covering large video walls (combinations of multiple video screens, such as in a matrix). The video display cover is for large screens and as such includes a series of coils and cords to fasten a transparent cover over a large expanse with sufficient surface tension to withstand contacts and blows from people and objects. The transparent cover is attached to a frame and the tension of the coils and cords applies surface tension to the surface of the transparent cover. The frame is preferably metal and sturdy and further has brackets to mount it to a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph Nick Salvator Divona
  • Publication number: 20140063399
    Abstract: A method for making a heatsink device to be incorporated into a backlight module of a liquid crystal display device is provided and the method comprises the steps of: a) providing a hollowed tube having a substantially rectangular cross section, and the tube including a first support portion, a second supporting, a first vertical section, and a second vertical section interlinked with each other; and b) cutting the hollowed tube along the first and second vertical sections along a longitudinal direction such that first heatsink unit configured with the first supporting portion and the first vertical section, and a second heatsink unit configured with the second supporting portion and the second vertical section are created. The disclosure of the present invention can readily reduce material cost, while promotes the design of light, slim and compact of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-cheng Kuo, Yu-chun Hsiao, Chengwen Que, Pangling Zhang, Dehua Li
  • Patent number: 8665382
    Abstract: A pivoting device especially useful in aircraft passenger cabins that can pivot a monitor between stowed and open positions, the pivoting device including a forward/reverse rotatable driving motor. An electromagnetic brake holds the monitor in stowed and opened positions A power unit powers the motor and the electromagnetic brake. A controller controls the pivoting movement of the monitor. The power unit includes a rectifier circuit that transforms AC to a DC, a step-up circuit that steps up the transformed voltage, a voltage regulator that adjusts the transformed voltage to a prescribed DC voltage, and a retraction power retention circuit including a capacitor. When no source voltage is detected while the monitor is in its opened state, the capacitor supplies the power to a voltage regulator of the power circuit, deactivates the electromagnetic brake and reverse rotates the motor to drive the monitor to its stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Aircraft Cabin Systems
    Inventors: Yukio Sugimoto, Hironori Katoh, Koji Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20140055011
    Abstract: A housing is provided for holding a flat screen, having a frame which defines a housing interior for holding the flat screen. The frame is produced from a flat profile element which has multiple set bending points which serve to establish the corner regions of the frame. On its inside, the frame has an inner channel into which a heat-dissipating element is inserted in such a way that it serves to transmit heat from the housing interior to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Ruf Telematik AG
    Inventors: Stefan Brunner, Fred Engler, Thomas Kern
  • Publication number: 20140055712
    Abstract: A backplate assembly for accommodating and positioning an optical unit, comprising: a backplate, a plurality of cone-shaped holes, and a plurality of positioning columns. The backplate includes a plate and a vertical lateral side which vertically surrounds the plate. The cone-shaped holes are formed in the backplate. The positioning columns are protruding from the first surface for positioning the optical unit. Each positioning column has a column body part and a ring-shaped head part forming on an end of the column body. An external diameter of the ring-shaped head part is smaller than a diameter of the column body. The ring-shaped head part of each optical unit column inserts into each cone-shaped hole through the first opening by an external force and engages with the cone-shaped hole, such that the positioning column is fixed in the backplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Gang Yu, Xi Yang
  • Publication number: 20140056031
    Abstract: A display device is provided which includes a backlight unit including a light guide plate and a light source unit for supplying light to the light guide plate, the light guide plate configured to guide light from the light source unit; a display panel configured to display images using the light provided from the backlight unit; and a bottom chassis configured to receive the backlight unit and the display panel. The bottom chassis comprises a bottom portion on which the backlight unit and the display panel are placed; a plurality of lateral walls extending from the bottom portion toward the display panel; and at least one flange extending from at least one of the lateral walls, the bottom portion including a stress releasing member configured to prevent a stress induced in the flange from being transferred to the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sanghwan LEE, Sungjin WOO
  • Patent number: 8657133
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pieces of furniture for housing electronic devices and that give the appearance of being permanently built into a wall. The pieces of furniture comprise panels which can easily be removed and which house and hide wires of electronic devices, giving the appearance that the wires are housed beyond the wall. Additionally, the pieces of furniture are designed to have electronic devices mounted thereon with little mounting (i.e., studs are unnecessary) or no mounting to secure the piece of furniture onto the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin McGowan, Steve Wahrhaftig, Cory Neudeck
  • Publication number: 20140029170
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a front frame, a method for making the front frame, and a liquid crystal display device incorporated with the front frame. The method includes the steps of a) providing, an elongate metallic strip having head and tail and divided by cutting three predetermined V-cuts to divide into four interconnected sections; b) conducting a rolling process along a central line of the metallic strip such that an angled strip having a top surface and a skirt perpendicular the top surface is formed, wherein the V-cuts are located on the top surface; c) folding the angled strip centered on each of the V-cuts ninety (90) degrees such that each individual section is perpendicular to each other so as to configure a rectangular frame; and d) interconnecting the head and the tail of the angled strip to configure a rigid front frame. The metallic strip is transformed into an angled strip angled strip by means of rolling, and then folded, interconnected so as to configure the front frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-chun Hsiao, Yue Wu
  • Publication number: 20140009914
    Abstract: A curved frame is provided for securing therein a display panel and an optionally curved backlight unit. The curved frame includes an upper frame part, a lower frame part, a left frame part and a right frame part. The upper frame part has a first set of curved guide rails formed thereon, which guide rails are bent in accordance with first curvatures of upper sides of the display panel and the backlight unit. The lower frame part has a second set of guide rails formed thereon, which guide rails are bent in accordance with second curvatures of lower sides of the display panel and the backlight unit. The left frame part is combined with each of first edge portions of the upper and lower frame parts. The right frame part is combined with each of second edge portions of the upper and lower frame parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joo-Woan CHO, Yoon-Soo KWON
  • Publication number: 20140002969
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display unit which displays an image, a receiving container which accommodates the display unit, and a top cover which comprises a plurality of sub-covers to cover an edge of the display unit and is coupled to the receiving container. The receiving container comprises a fixing protrusion corresponding to a position that two sub-covers of the sub-covers overlap with each other, and each of the two sub-covers comprises a fixing hole coupled to the fixing protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sungyeon HWANG
  • Publication number: 20140001929
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile information and entertainment unit (1) with a base body (2), which comprises side walls (3, 4, 5, 6), at least one bottom wall (7) and at least one openable cover (22), which enclose an interior (8), and with a screen (14) for displaying information and entertainment content, wherein the screen (14) is mounted on a swivel arm (13), the swivel arm (13) and the screen (14) when in use are disposed outside the interior (8), the swivel arm (13) and the screen (14) can be stored in a rest position in the interior (8), and when the screen (14) and swivel arm (13) are stored in the interior (8) the cover (22) can be closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Eufina AG
    Inventor: Frank REMIH
  • Publication number: 20130342087
    Abstract: The display stand assembly for a tablet computer or the like has a support structure and a device holder assembly secured to the support structure. The device holder assembly includes a housing which defines an insert cavity sized larger than the device. At least one insert is positionable within the insert cavity and defines a device cavity sized to receive the device. A face plate with an optional separate frame is securable to the housing over the insert(s) and device, to secure the device and show the display screen while denying physical access to parts of the device. In one alternative embodiment, at least one mounting plate is provided in the housing, and each insert is positionable in any one of a number of positions on the mounting plate(s), thus permitting standardization of the inserts regardless of the electronic device being used. The insert(s) may include a platform which is adjustable in height to accommodate different device thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: BONZAI DESIGN GROUP INC.
    Inventor: Iles Z. Guran
  • Patent number: 8596728
    Abstract: A cabinet comprising a holder for attachment of a device comprising a display screen, such as a television device, wherein the cabinet at least comprises a horizontal panel. The cabinet comprises an arrangement for moving the display screen device between two positions, wherein in a first position, called storage position, the display screen is stored below the horizontal panel with the display screen in a lying position and in a second position, called operating position, the display screen is situated externally of the cabinet above the horizontal panel with the screen in standing, essentially vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: ER Wonen
    Inventor: Reinier I. J. Rozestraten
  • Publication number: 20130300265
    Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems associated with a hermetic seal. The hermetic seal may include a bumper that protrudes past a top surface of the bezel to protect a display and a damper that couples to a cover to support the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Mark David Senatori
  • Publication number: 20130301234
    Abstract: A chassis set includes a first chassis and a second chassis. The first chassis includes a first connecting portion having at least one guide protrusion. The second chassis includes a second connecting portion having at least one guide hole that receives the guide protrusion of the first chassis to combine the first and second chassis. Therefore, a manufacturing cost is reduced and productivity is enhanced. Additionally, the chassis can be made easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Yong-Il KIM
  • Publication number: 20130285516
    Abstract: A casing for electronic equipments is disclosed. The casing includes a first region and a second region. The first region is formed by a foamed layer provided between an outer rigid layer and an inner rigid layer. The foamed layer isolates the outer rigid layer from the inner rigid layer. The second region is formed by a single layer of material, and the single layer of material is joined to the outer rigid layer, the formed layer and the inner rigid layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Fumitake Mizoguchi, Tetsuo Ogawa, Tetsuya Ohtani, Hiroaki Agata
  • Publication number: 20130286556
    Abstract: The invention provides an LCD module and a frame thereof. The frame comprises a plurality of segmented pieces constituting the frame; the frame comprises a front frame, and a middle frame; the structure of the segmented piece(s) constituting the front frame is the same as that of the segmented piece(s) constituting the middle frame. Because the front frame and the middle frame of the LCD module of the invention are comprised of a plurality of segmented pieces of the same structure, the segmented pieces constituting the front frame can be superposed outside the segmented pieces constituting the middle frame, and then the front frame and middle frame of different sizes can be respectively formed. Thus, because the segmented pieces constituting the front frame and middle frame are of the same structure, the segmented pieces can be produced by only one mold, and the front frame and the middle frame can be produced just by the same mold, thereby saving the production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Yicheng Kuo, Shihhsiang Chen, Gege Zhou
  • Publication number: 20130270976
    Abstract: A frame for a field monitor includes a front panel having a central opening, and a rear panel attached to the front panel in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship to define a receptacle for receiving and supporting a field monitor therein. The receptacle includes a substantially open periphery which provides access to cable ports and other controls on the monitor. The rear panel includes opposite first and second sides and a plurality of legs extending outwardly from the first side. Each leg is attached to the front panel so as to maintain the front and rear panels in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship. The rear panel and plurality of legs extending outwardly therefrom are a single, unitary body of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: SmallHD, LLC
    Inventor: Dale C. Backus
  • Publication number: 20130270977
    Abstract: A display device and its assembly method are provided. The display device includes a panel module, a fixing frame and two hinge elements. The fixing frame is provided with two supports and two hinge brackets collectively assembled to be the fixing frame having a hollow portion therein, and each of the hinge brackets includes a placement surface and a hinge contact portion connected with one of the hinge elements. The panel module covers the hollow portion, and is secured on the fixing frame in which the panel module is supported by a placement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Juo-Ti CHEN, Po-An LIN, Kuo-Nan LING, Yung-Hui CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130270975
    Abstract: An in-field replaceable glass assembly for an electronic display placed within a housing is disclosed. The housing preferably contains a hanger at the top of the housing, where the glass assembly contains a frame surrounding a pane of glass and having a top and bottom. A tab is preferably placed at the top of the frame and adapted to hold the glass assembly in place when slipped over the hanger on the housing. The glass assembly also contains a means for attaching the bottom of the frame to the housing. In some embodiments this means is a threaded post which extends from the frame and passing through a portion of the housing. A nut may be tightened against the post. In other embodiments a threaded fastener may pass through the housing and thread into a female threaded hole within the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130257235
    Abstract: An electronic display includes one or more face panel displays. Each face panel display includes a face panel, one or more stiffeners mounted to the face panel, and a polycarbonate panel sandwiched between the stiffeners and the face panel. The polycarbonate panel is bent to define first and second side surfaces and the polycarbonate panel follows a contour of the face panel such that a front face of the polycarbonate panel abuts a back surface of the face panel and the first and second side surfaces abut corresponding side surfaces of the face panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Jeff Haliburton, Brad Rinschen, John W. Syrstad, Pete McMahon, Brian Iwerks
  • Publication number: 20130257236
    Abstract: Furniture, namely a footboard for a bed, including a means for concealing a display stand and an object affixed thereto, such as a television. The footboard includes a stationary frame and a slidable frame that is affixed to the display stand and vertically slides with respect to the stationary frame. The footboard conceals the display stand when in a descended position. When a user lifts the display stand to an ascended position, the display stand and the television are substantially exposed for viewing. Controlled sliding with the appropriate tension is provided by use of a counterbalance system in combination with a sliding track system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Gene Head
  • Publication number: 20130257234
    Abstract: The components of the furniture system, in a vertical orientation, have a cabinet with a central opening in an upper section and a plurality of support panels stacked in a laterally oriented position within the central opening. The cabinet is adapted to be placed against a structure such as a wall. Engaging items include a television. The cabinet further has a horizontal orientation with a top opening and alternate configuration and function such as a bed or sofa. In this configuration the support panels are repositionable to span the entire horizontal top opening of the cabinet. The repositioning of such components is done by mechanisms such as hinges, rails and/or manually repositioning the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: SIVATHANU B. KUMAR
  • Patent number: 8523299
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf. A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130221812
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes an elastic portion, a first member, and a second member. The elastic portion includes a packing and a protrusion partially on the packing. The first member includes a first portion configured to face the protrusion. The second member includes a second portion configured to face the protrusion from a side opposite to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
  • Publication number: 20130207526
    Abstract: A display device includes a display module, an outer frame, an active engaging unit, and a passive engaging unit. The display module has at least one side surface. The outer frame surrounds the display module and has last least one inner surface facing the side surface, wherein a gap is formed between the inner surface and the side surface. The active engaging unit extends from the display module into the gap and further extends along the gap. The passive engaging unit is disposed on the inner surface and protrudes toward the side surface. The active engaging unit engages with the passive engaging unit to restrict the relative movement between the display device and the outer frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: BRIVIEW CORPORATION
    Inventor: BRIVIEW CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8490931
    Abstract: A display apparatus including: a body having a display panel, and a chassis placed on a back of the display panel; and a stand having a plurality of support members that support the body by coupling to the body. At least one of the plurality of support members is different in strength from the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takayoshi Tomioka
  • Publication number: 20130169121
    Abstract: A television housing has a structure including a stainless steel (SUS) frame; and a plastic member in contact with at least one side of the stainless steel frame. The plastic member includes (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) a rubber modified aromatic vinyl graft copolymer resin, and (C) a non-adhesive glass fiber. The plastic member can have excellent properties in terms of appearance, gloss, surface roughness, and stiffness. In addition, the plastic member can be highly dimensionally stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CHEIL INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: CHEIL INDUSTRIES INC.
  • Publication number: 20130155654
    Abstract: A display device includes a display module and a frame. The frame is made of a resilient material. The frame includes a sidewall, a first securing portion and a second securing portion. The first securing portion extends from a top end of the sidewall. The second securing portion extends from a bottom end of the sidewall, and the second securing portion is opposite to the first securing portion. A containing space enclosed by the first securing portion, the second securing portion and the sidewall is configured to contain sides of the display module. The frame secures the display module through resilience of the resilient material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventor: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
  • Publication number: 20130134842
    Abstract: A modular shelving system may include a plurality of configurable components and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular shelving system may be paired with and coupled to other shelving units and/or furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Kassanoff, Robert Larry Stewart, James Battley
  • Publication number: 20130127306
    Abstract: Furniture including a means for concealing a display stand and an object affixed thereto, such as a television. The furniture includes an upper housing and a lower housing, such as a dresser-hutch combination. A panel, such as a framed mirror that is part of the upper housing, conceals the display stand when in an ascended position. The panel vertically slides down into the lower housing in order to expose the display stand upon manipulation by the user's hand. Controlled sliding with the appropriate tension is provided by use of a counterbalance system in combination with a sliding track system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Gene Head
  • Publication number: 20130107140
    Abstract: This display includes a display panel support member having a rear surface partially constituting a rear housing and a cover member mounted on the display panel support member to partially cover the rear surface thereof. A movement regulating portion regulating movement of the cover member is provided on the rear surface of the display support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Funai Electic Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130107141
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes: a housing configured to house an electronic component; a first housing member comprising a first wall; a second housing member comprising a second wall overlapping the first wall with a gap therebetween; a first connecting structure configured to fix the first wall and the second wall; a second connecting structure positioned closer to an end of the first wall or the second wall than the first connecting structure and configured to connect the first wall and the second wall with play between the first wall and the second wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
  • Patent number: 8419140
    Abstract: A lighted decorative cremation urn memorial constructed of rigid interlocking paneled materials used to house and display cremation urns and the personal effects of the decedent. A multi-chambered design allows for chamber areas to be aesthetically enhanced with the addition of cut stone and fabric inserts while outfitting other chambers with electronic imaging capability such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) picture screen with integrated functions and remote control. A user can utilize chamber areas to simultaneously display cremation urn(s), personal effects, and present electronic media. Certain chambers contain lighting systems, such as light emitting diode (LED) or other, where cremation urns and personal effects can be better accentuated. Added personalization includes the ability to engrave surfaces and affix engraved panels or emblems to suit the user. Thus the family or loved ones of a decedent may be provided with multiple options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: John William Ward
  • Publication number: 20130082580
    Abstract: A display unit includes: a display panel; a pair of side frames extending along side surfaces of the display panel respectively; a back cover that is mounted to the side frames and covers a back surface of the display panel; a front cover that is mounted to the pair of side frames, covers a periphery of a front surface of the display panel and holds a outer periphery of the display panel with the back cover; an upper positioning portion that is formed at an upper end of each of the pair of side frames and extends along an upper surface of the display panel; and a lower positioning portion that is formed at a lower end of each of the pair of side frames and extends along a lower surface of the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Shintaro OHISHI
  • Publication number: 20130069497
    Abstract: A display module fixing apparatus used in a portable terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet Personal Computer (PC), or the like is provided. The fixing apparatus includes a display module bracket comprising an opening in a predetermined shape and a slim plate integrally fixed to the display module bracket into the opening. Therefore, the portable terminal using the display module fixing apparatus achieves slimness thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130057124
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, a support portion, a first movable portion, and a second movable portion. The first movable portion includes a sliding portion supported by one of the housing and the support portion to be rotatable in at least two directions. The second movable portion rotates in a first rotation direction with the first movable portion, and includes a second sliding portion, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion. The second sliding portion is supported by the one of the housing and the support portion to be rotatable in the first rotation direction. The first engagement portion engages with the one of the housing and the support portion to limit a rotation range in the first rotation direction. The second engagement portion engages with the first movable portion to limit a rotation range in a second rotation direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8382052
    Abstract: A flat-screen television is movably mounted on a wall for movement between a first position, disposed above a fireplace, and a second position, disposed in front of a least part of the fireplace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Mathieson, Mark A. Krull
  • Patent number: 8371663
    Abstract: A cabinet for an electronic device includes a first cabinet member and a second cabinet member. The first cabinet member has a first wall section with an engagement hole. The second cabinet member is fixedly coupled to the first cabinet member. The second cabinet member has a second wall section, an engagement protrusion and a recess. The engagement protrusion is formed on the second wall section and is engaged with the engagement hole of the first wall section. The recess is formed on the second wall section along a base portion of the engagement protrusion. The recess has a rounded portion extending between the base portion of the engagement protrusion and a bottom portion of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Fujikawa, Shinichiro Sakamoto, Yuki Ogaki, Hideo Yonezawa
  • Patent number: 8366213
    Abstract: A projection is formed on the upper edge of the side wall of a front cabinet, a depression is formed on the upper edge of the side wall of a front cover, and a protrusion is formed on the upper edge of the side wall of a rear cabinet. The front cabinet is supported between the front cover and the rear cabinet, such that the projection of the front cabinet is pressed against the depression of the front cover by the protrusion of the rear cabinet and the upper edge of the side wall thereof, and the projection of the front cabinet is locked by the depression of the front cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeo Iwai, Katsuhiko Makino
  • Patent number: 8368821
    Abstract: This display screen turning apparatus (base for a display screen) includes a platelike base member so formed as to receive the load of a display body applied to a display screen support mechanism on a partial region and to warp in a direction opposite to the direction of deflection resulting from the load of the display body with a prescribed amount of warpage when not receiving the load of the display body, and the prescribed amount of warpage is so set that the surface of the base member is substantially flattened when the base member receives the load of the display body applied to the display screen support mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuyuki Yokota, Toshiharu Hibi
  • Publication number: 20130026889
    Abstract: A pop-up monitor with an obstacle sensing function is provided. The pop-up monitor includes a body housing and a monitor frame which is installed to move in a vertical direction with respect to the body housing. The pop-up monitor includes a driving unit, a sensor, and a controller. The driving unit includes a motor, a rotational shaft, and a gear set which transfers a rotational motion of the motor to the rotational shaft. The sensor outputs a sensing signal for whether the rotational shaft rotates. The controller outputs a control signal for a rotational direction of the motor according to the sensing signal and state information regarding whether the motor rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joung Hoon Lee, Wan Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 8360536
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a connection hub having an input terminal for receiving a plurality of inputs from a plurality of component devices, and an output terminal for transferring a plurality of outputs from said connection hub to a display device. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of audio/video cables and a cable conduit coupled to the output terminal of the connection hub, wherein the audio/video cables traverse the cable conduit such that the visibility of the audio/video cables is obscured by the cable conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Praggya Garg
  • Publication number: 20130019547
    Abstract: A desk according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an upper panel, a support leg, a support member, a movable panel and a vertical panel. The upper panel is coupled to an upper end of the support leg. The support member extends from the upper panel. The movable panel has an upper end movable along the support member and a lower end movably placed on the upper panel. The movable panel is movable between a first position inclined with respect to the upper panel and a second position vertical to the upper panel and between the first position and a third position parallel to the upper panel. The vertical panel is rotatably joined to the support member. A lower end of the vertical panel is movably placed on the movable panel. The vertical panel moves along with the movement of the movable panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Sung Yoon Kim, Chong Jae Kim