Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Steven M. Reiss
  • Patent number: 8010170
    Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism (20) used in a portable electronic device is described including a cover member (22) and a latch base (21). The latch base includes a first guiding rail (24) and a latching projection (218). The latch base defines a sliding groove (217) adjacent to the first guiding rail. The cover member can slide relative to the latch base and includes a second guiding rail (25) and a latching portion (23). The second guiding rail engages the first guiding rail. The latching portion is slidably received in the sliding groove. The first guiding rail guides the second guiding rail to slide along the guiding rail. The latching portion slides within the sliding groove and then latched by the latching projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Zheng Shi, Chih-Chiang Chang
  • Patent number: 8008591
    Abstract: A key button structure (10) for using in a portable electronic device (100) is provided. The key button structure (10) include a housing (14) having a joining portion (1428) formed on the outer wall (1422) of the housing (14) and a key body (124) have a mating portion (1245) formed thereon corresponding with the joining portion (1428).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Zheng Shi, Chih-Chiang Chang
  • Patent number: 8005208
    Abstract: The invention discloses a sealing assembly (40) includes a first sealing member (41) and a second sealing member (46) tightly cooperating with the first sealing member (41). The first sealing member (41) has a first assembling side surface (411), and the second sealing member (46) has a second assembling surface (461) facing the first assembling side surface (411). The first assembling side surface (411) and the second assembling side surface (461) form an assembly hole (43) there between. The invention also provides a sliding cover mechanism (100) using the sealing assembly (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Ye Liu, Hsiao-Hua Tu, Xin-Quan Zhou, Xu-Ri Zhang
  • Patent number: 8005520
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device includes a main body, a support frame, and a switch. When the support frame is in the first mode and used to support the main body, the main body is required to execute the first function by the support frame and the switch. For example, the first function is used to control the display and includes related functions of multimedia reproducing. In addition, when the support frame is in the second mode and used to support the main body, the main body is required to execute the second function by the support frame and the switch. For example, the second function is used to control the speaker and includes related functions. Whereby, the mobile electronic device includes different two modes to instinctively and automatically switch between video and audio files reproducing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Foxconn Communication Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hung-Ming Chen, Pin-Chu Tsai
  • Patent number: 7999196
    Abstract: A shielding assembly (10) for electronic device is provided. The shielding assembly (10) comprises a plastic layer (12), a metal foil (16) mounted to the plastic layer (12), and a coolant (14) is formed between the plastic layer (12) and the metal foil (16). An electronic device using the shielding assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Hsing-Yuan Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7995338
    Abstract: A cover latch mechanism, used for fixing a first cover to a second cover, includes a latching groove defined in the second cover; a latching hook extending from a surface of the first cover corresponding to the latching groove, the latching hook engaged with the latching groove; and a connecting member fixed to the second cover. The connecting member includes a latching portion according to the latching hook. The latching portion defines a receiving depression to receive the latching hook, and an elastic resisting protrusion extending from the latching portion adjacent to the receiving depression to resist the latching hook in the latching groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Pen-Uei Lu
  • Patent number: 7992288
    Abstract: An apparatus (40) for fixing a flexible printed circuit board module (20) to a sliding mechanism (10) of a portable electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a base (41) and a pressing device (43). The base includes an assembling stage (414) and defines a mounting space (419) therein. The assembling stage is configured for positioning the sliding mechanism and the flexible printed circuit board module thereto. The pressing device is mounted in the mounting space and configured for sliding within the mounting space and pressing the flexible printed circuit board module toward the sliding mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Lung Chang
  • Patent number: 7995333
    Abstract: A sliding-type portable electronic device includes a main body having a first display, a first cover, and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are slidably assembled on the main body. When the sliding-type portable electronic device is closed, the first cover and the second cover cooperatively cover the first display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Jian-Hui Li
  • Patent number: 7995230
    Abstract: A label creating method for creating labels to be attached to checked fixtures comprises these steps: providing a label creating system (100), which includes a database module (40) storing relational parameters and data of the checked fixtures, and a server module (30) connected to the database module; sending acquiring instruction to the server module; acquiring relational parameters and data of a checked fixture stored in the database module; creating printing instruction according to the relational parameters and data; and printing labels according to the printing instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Lei Li, Ping Chen, Pei-Qi Li, Li-Sha Chen, Yun-Fang Zhao, Yan-Li Xiao
  • Patent number: 7989716
    Abstract: A keypad assembly is used for an electronic device. The keypad assembly includes a support member, and a plurality of key strips. The support member defines a plurality of openings and a plurality of cantilever plates, each cantilever plate extending into a corresponding opening. The key strips are received in the openings. Each key strip defines a slot, and each cantilever plate is received in a slot. The cantilever plates provide force to extend one portion of the key strips from the receiving groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Foxconn Communication Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Wang-Hung Yeh, Chung-Yu Liu
  • Patent number: 7990166
    Abstract: A testing module is provided including a driving assembly, a positioning assembly and a testing head mechanism. The positioning assembly positions the driving assembly and the testing head mechanism therein. The positioning assembly includes a positioning member. The positioning member includes a base seat. The base seat defines a receiving cavity. The testing head mechanism includes a cushioning mechanism accommodated in the receiving cavity and driven by the driving assembly to move relative to the positioning assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: San-Ping Qiu, Gao-Xiong Li, Ren-Zhong Wei
  • Patent number: 7991440
    Abstract: A rotatable connecting mechanism (100) includes a cover (10), a base (30), a toothed element (20) and an elastic element (24). The cover is rotatably mounted on the base (30). The toothed element (20) on a surface of the cover (10) facing to the base (30). The toothed element (20) defining a plurality of toothed grooves (222) around a peripheral wall thereof. The elastic element (24) having an engaging portion (2422) formed thereon and configured on a surface of the base (30) facing to the cover (10). The engaging portion (2422) rotatably engages 5 the plurality of toothed grooves (222).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Ye Liu, Hsiao-Hua Tu, Yan-Ling Gao
  • Patent number: 7991439
    Abstract: A signal shielding box with a plurality of shielding covers is provided. The shielding covers are pivotally connected with a shielding case and cover one another so as to respectively conceal or expose the opening. A connector is positioned at the shielding case and is electrically connected with the wireless communication device within the shielding case. The connector is electrically connected with a measurement and analysis device out of the shielding case. The shielding covers are respectively opened and closed so as to expose and conceal the opening. Thus, a plurality of shielding effects are formed so as to shield and measure signals of the wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Foxconn Communication Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Li-Kai Mao, Po-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 7987965
    Abstract: An assembly device (20) used in assembling portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly device (20) includes a support, a transmission belt (24) moveably mounted on the support and several fans (25) rotatably mounted on the transmission belt (24) for dissipating heat in the area of the transmission belt (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Chia-En Lee
  • Patent number: 7989709
    Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board includes a flexible sheet and a rigid substrate attached to the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board includes a first surface and an opposite second surface. A number of electrical connecting locations are defined on the first surface of the flexible printed circuit. The rigid substrate includes a third surface and an opposite fourth surface and is disposed on the flexible sheet with the fourth surface contacting the first surface of flexible sheet. The rigid substrate defines a number of through holes corresponding to the electrical connecting location to allow the electronic components to pass through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Chang-Wei Tsao
  • Patent number: 7990729
    Abstract: A battery holder in an electronic device includes a battery receptacle, a locking member, and at least one resilient member. The battery is received in the battery receptacle. The locking member partially protrudes into the battery receptacle and locks the battery. The at least one resilient member and the electronic device are integrally formed. The battery includes a base wall, beyond which the at least one resilient member elastically extends into the battery receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communcation Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Pen-Uei Lu
  • Patent number: 7990728
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a battery, and a battery fixing assembly. The main body defines an assembling groove and a receiving groove communicating with the assembling groove. The battery is received in the assembling groove. The battery fixing assembly comprises a pivot shaft and a fastening member sleeved on the pivot shaft. The pivot shaft is positioned in the receiving groove. The fastening member is capable of rotating on the pivot shaft to engage with the engaging portion of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 7991445
    Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism for a portable electronic device is described. The latching mechanism includes a latching member having a latching portion. The latching portion is resilient and can engage into a latching hole as the latching member is deformed from its original state to it deformed state and securely latched in the latching hole as the latching member is restored to its original state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Mu-Wen Yang, Chih-Chiang Chang, Zheng Shi, Zhi-Yun Shen
  • Patent number: 7988889
    Abstract: An exemplary method for making a mold used for molding lenses includes the following. First, a base is provided. The base has parallel lines marked on a surface thereof. Second, a dispenser is provided. The dispenser dispenses lumps of molding material on selected positions on the surface of the base guided by the lines. Third, a roller is provided. The roller has a peripheral side surface. The peripheral side surface has spaced molding surfaces defined thereat, each molding surface corresponding to a surface of a lens to be formed. The roller is applied above the base, with the molding surfaces press-molding the lumps of molding material, thereby forming molding portions on the base. Thus, a mold including the base and the molding portions formed on the base is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Han-Lung Lee
  • Patent number: 7988466
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a connector case and defines a cavity communicating to the air. A guiding portion is formed in the cavity. The connector case includes at least one interface and an engaging portion. The engaging portion is slidably attached to the guiding portion. The at least one interface is exposed when the connector case slides out from the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Lee-Han Ng, Lucas Huang