Patents Assigned to Targus Group International, Inc.
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Patent number: 10139861Abstract: 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, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 9750321Abstract: According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device includes first and second panels and a bottom wall defining an interior storage compartment in which an internal support is coupled to the two panels. The internal support is configured to provide convenient access to and/or impact protection for a portable electronic device enclosed therein. When the case is in an open position, the internal support may provide structure and support to allow convenient use of a portable electronic device without the need to remove it from the case. Whereas, when the case is in a closed position the internal support may cradle an enclosed portable electronic device and provide impact protection. Thus, the case may be used to support a portable electronic device in an upright position, or protect it from damage during transit.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventor: Michael John Kandel
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Patent number: 9170611Abstract: 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, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 9110630Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Omer Faruk Cakir, Bakir Silajdzic, Remzi Oten, Fevzi Oten
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Patent number: 8990469Abstract: A universal docking station for portable electronic devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, the docking station may utilize a universal interface to communicatively couple a portable electronic device to one or more inputs, displays, and/or accessory devices. In some embodiments, the universal interface may be a high-speed and/or super-speed universal data interface. In further embodiments, the universal docking station may be configured to provide electrical power to a portable electronic device. By utilizing a universal data interface, the universal docking station may be utilized with any portable electronic device having the universal data interface regardless of the manufacturer of the portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Gordon Benhard, Ronald DeCamp
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Patent number: 8821199Abstract: Consolidated power tips allow a power adaptor to be connected to disparately sized input ports of electronic devices. The consolidated power tips may be sized to balance insertion and pull-out forces for the disparately sized input ports. Deformable members may be added to the consolidated power tips for more desirable insertion and pull-out forces and improved electrical contact. For input ports with different electrical requirements, a mode selector may be added to the consolidated power tip to select between the electrical requirements of the different input ports. The consolidated power tips may be combined into a multi-prong power tip. The multi-prong power tip allows users to interface with a large number of disparate devices without changing power tips.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Arthur G. Sandoval, Wenson Chern, Guangqun Max Chen
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Publication number: 20140202890Abstract: A dual support flap case comprises a receptacle configured to receive a portable electronic device, a first support flap configured to support the case at a first angle relative to a supporting surface, and a second support flap configured to support the case at a second angle relative to the supporting surface. The first support flap may be a different length than the second support flap. The first and second angles of may allow for a user to select a preferred angle for a current task, such as reading, watching video, typing using a virtual keyboard, typing using a separate physical keyboard, or other task.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Remzi Oten, Fevzi Oten
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Patent number: 8783458Abstract: 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, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ronald DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 8763795Abstract: A dual support flap case comprises a receptacle configured to receive a portable electronic device, a first support flap configured to support the case at a first angle relative to a supporting surface, and a second support flap configured to support the case at a second angle relative to the supporting surface. The first support flap may be a different length than the second support flap. The first and second angles of may allow for a user to select a preferred angle for a current task, such as reading, watching video, typing using a virtual keyboard, typing using a separate physical keyboard, or other task.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Remzi Oten, Fevzi Oten
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Patent number: 8746449Abstract: 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, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 8721095Abstract: According to various embodiments, selectively attachable under-bezel tabs include an adhering portion and a securing portion. An adhesive may be used to secure the adhering portion adjacent the edge of a display cover. The securing portion may be secured between a display surface and a display bezel. Accordingly, one or more under-bezel tabs may be adhered to a display cover in order to secure the display cover in front of a display. The display cover may be configured to protect or enhance the display. For example, a display cover may be configured to reduce glare or provide a privacy screen. The selectively attachable under-bezel tabs may be adhered to any of a wide variety of universal display covers, thereby adapting the universal display cover for use with displays configured with slotted bezels adapted to receive specialized display covers.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Keith Twain Braesch, Tina Lee Huff
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Publication number: 20140098478Abstract: 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, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ronald DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Publication number: 20140071607Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device (PED) may include a keyboard, a base, and a support. The keyboard includes a receiving surface configured to support an edge of the PED. The base is configured to slidably engage the keyboard and the keyboard is removable from the base. The support is coupled to the base and includes a support surface for supporting the PED in an elevated position. The support is pivotable relative to the base and allows the PED to pivot relative to the support between a collapsed position and an elevated position. The angle of the PED supported by the receiving surface and the support surface is changed as the keyboard is slid relative to the base such that the angle of the PED with respect to the base is changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: James Christian Frinak, Katrina Huang, Alice MC Lee, Craig Ian Reiser
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Publication number: 20140030936Abstract: Consolidated power tips allow a power adaptor to be connected to disparately sized input ports of electronic devices. The consolidated power tips may be sized to balance insertion and pull-out forces for the disparately sized input ports. Deformable members may be added to the consolidated power tips for more desirable insertion and pull-out forces and improved electrical contact. For input ports with different electrical requirements, a mode selector may be added to the consolidated power tip to select between the electrical requirements of the different input ports. The consolidated power tips may be combined into a multi-prong power tip. The multi-prong power tip allows users to interface with a large number of disparate devices without changing power tips.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Arthur G. Sandoval, Wenson Chern, Guangqun Max Chen
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Publication number: 20130309908Abstract: Consolidated power tips allow a power adaptor to be connected to disparately sized input ports of electronic devices. The consolidated power tips may be sized to balance insertion and pull-out forces for the disparately sized input ports. Deformable members may be added to the consolidated power tips for more desirable insertion and pull-out forces and improved electrical contact. For input ports with different electrical requirements, a mode selector may be added to the consolidated power tip to select between the electrical requirements of the different input ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Arthur G. Sandoval, Wenson R. Chern, Guangqun Max Chen, Jefferey A. Salazar, Paul R. Summerson, Stuart Kyle, Jessica M. Gilbertson, Jonathan P. Downing, Nicholas H. Hausman, Joonhyun Kim, Alexandre A. Rochat, Robert C. Lane
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Publication number: 20130292530Abstract: A stylus holder attaches to an electronic device and holds a stylus. The stylus holder may comprise a pair of device clasps to frictionally hold to the electronic device. A stylus clasp for holding a stylus may be on one of the device clasps. The device clasps may be connected to one another by a band. In some embodiments, the band may be an elastomeric ribbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Dat Dang, Deborah L. Michelle
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Patent number: 8567578Abstract: A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Bui Phu Cuong, Todd Gormick, Robert Shortt
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Patent number: 8550827Abstract: Consolidated power tips allow a power adaptor to be connected to disparately sized input ports of electronic devices. The consolidated power tips may be sized to balance insertion and pull-out forces for the disparately sized input ports. Deformable members may be added to the consolidated power tips for more desirable insertion and pull-out forces and improved electrical contact. The consolidated power tips may be combined into a multi-sleeve power tip. Each sleeve comprises a device interface for a different set of input ports. Unused sleeves may be retracted into the housing of the power tip. Manual or automatic extension mechanisms may be provided for extending the device interfaces from the housing. The multi-sleeve power tip allows users to interface with a large number of disparate devices without changing power tips.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Arthur G. Sandoval, Wenson Chern, Guangqun Max Chen
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Patent number: D705764Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventor: Mark Thoni
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Patent number: D716783Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Mark Loncar, Matthew David Day