Patents Assigned to Superior Communications, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9252615
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to a universal charger which provides a power supply for the charging of OMTP devices and non-OMTP devices based on whether an OMTP mobile communication device or a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected. A power charging apparatus is provided for charging a mobile communication device. The power charging apparatus includes a connector for connecting to a charging port of the mobile communication device, and a controller coupled to the connector, the controller configured to determine whether the mobile communication device connected to the connector is a non-OMTP mobile communication device or an OMTP mobile communication device, the controller further configured to charge a non-OMTP mobile communication device when a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector, and further configured to charge an OMTP mobile communication device when an OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Samuel Sentosa
  • Patent number: 9185954
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mervyn Cheung, Charlie LaColla
  • Patent number: 9093849
    Abstract: A universal charging dock for charging a mobile device includes a base portion defining an opening, a back support portion connected to the base portion, a connector housing within the opening, and a wall mount module. The base portion has grooved sidewalls adjacent a track within the opening, and the connector housing has a grooved track that locks into the track and allows lateral movement along the track. The grooved track further allows the connector housing to rotate within the opening. A male connector, for connecting to a charging port of the mobile device, extends from the connector housing and may move vertically into or out of the connector housing to adjust an extension of the male connector. The universal charging dock may also be placed on either side, to achieve portrait or landscape orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Carreon, Soo Youn Park, Mervyn Cheung
  • Patent number: 9086845
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. The case may include a holding shell attached to a cover shell by a strap hinge. The strap hinge includes a plurality of straps attached to alternating sides of the holding shell and the cover shell. The strap hinge may be opened from a left side or a right side of the holding shell. When opened from the left side, a first surface of the plurality of straps is exposed. When opened from the right side, a second surface of the plurality of straps is exposed, the second surface having a different color than the first surface. The strap hinge allows the case to change colors without swapping parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Mervyn Cheung, Soo Youn Park
  • Patent number: 9089085
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a roller device may include a carriage or housing and one or more rollers coupled or integrated with the housing, configured to apply a protective material to a surface of the electronic device in a first orientation, and configured to function as a device stand in a second orientation. In addition or alternatively, a roller guide apparatus and/or a wedge may be utilized to assist the roller device in applying the protective material to the surface of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Shraddha Patel, Charlie LaColla, Thai Dinh, Vivian Chou
  • Patent number: 9033019
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a flange may be configured to couple to the protective film. The flange may aid in the accurate application of the protective film to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Shraddha Patel, Charlie LaColla, Vivian Chou
  • Patent number: 9010396
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a well apparatus graspable by a user's hand for receiving any of a plurality of mobile communication device inserts is provided. Each of the plurality of mobile communication device inserts may have a mobile communication device receiving cavity of a different shape or size configured to receive a mobile communication device of a particular shape and size. After inserting a mobile communication device insert into the well apparatus, a user may insert a mobile communication device into the receiving cavity and apply a protective layer with a roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Shraddha Patel, Charlie LaColla, Vivian Chou
  • Patent number: 8985543
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. The stand portion has springs which hold the stand portion in the open position or a closed position. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Mervyn Cheung
  • Patent number: 8909309
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device including a base wall and a plurality of side walls extending from the base wall to cover side surfaces of the mobile device. A plurality of cushion devices may pass through the side walls to cushion the mobile device from a force exerted upon the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie LaColla, Vivian Chou, Jason Pan, Shraddha Patel
  • Publication number: 20140262854
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. The stand portion has springs which hold the stand portion in the open position or a closed position. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Mervyn Cheung
  • Patent number: 8836282
    Abstract: A battery charger including a converter unit, a terminal adaptor, a cable, a battery, and/or multiple power connectors. A terminal, such as an electronic device, can be connected to the converter unit using the cable or directly to the converter unit without the cable. The converter unit determines when to draw power from an external power and when to cease drawing power from the external power source by detecting a power enablement condition or a power disablement condition. The power disablement condition occurs when the terminal is fully charged, the terminal is disconnected from the converter unit, and/or a charge time of the terminal exceeds the predetermined charge time threshold. The power enablement condition occurs when the terminal is initially connected to the converter unit and/or the terminal needs to be charged. The battery supplies power to components of the converter unit and/or the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Harry Mkhitarian, Samuel Sentosa, David P. Su
  • Patent number: 8827513
    Abstract: A proximity touch sensor device having an inner housing defining a cavity, an integrated circuit positioned within the cavity of the inner housing, the integrated circuit having an input port and an output port that outputs an output signal, and a USB connector protruding from the inner housing. The proximity touch sensor device also includes a light emitting diode integrated into the inner housing, positioned above the USB connector and electrically coupled to the output port of the integrated circuit, a sensing device positioned around the inner housing and electrically coupled to the input port of the integrated circuit, and an outer housing completely covering the inner housing and the sensing device such that contact with the outer housing causes the sensing device to send a signal to the input port of the integrated circuit to activate the light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Samuel Sentosa
  • Publication number: 20140243054
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device including a base wall and a plurality of side walls extending from the base wall to cover side surfaces of the mobile device. A plurality of cushion devices may pass through the side walls to cushion the mobile device from a force exerted upon the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie LaColla, Vivian Chou, Jason Pan, Shraddha Patel
  • Publication number: 20140238876
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. The case may include a holding shell attached to a cover shell by a strap hinge. The strap hinge includes a plurality of straps attached to alternating sides of the holding shell and the cover shell. The strap hinge may be opened from a left side or a right side of the holding shell. When opened from the left side, a first surface of the plurality of straps is exposed. When opened from the right side, a second surface of the plurality of straps is exposed, the second surface having a different color than the first surface. The strap hinge allows the case to change colors without swapping parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Mervyn Cheung, Soo Youn Park
  • Patent number: D712387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Pip Tompkin
  • Patent number: D713281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Tsung-Yu Shih, Samuel Sentosa
  • Patent number: D714275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Pip Tompkin
  • Patent number: D715537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
  • Patent number: D716040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
  • Patent number: D746801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Pan