Patents Examined by Anthony Haughton
  • Patent number: 10010008
    Abstract: A sled mounted processing node apparatus includes a first processing node sled. A first printed circuit board (PCB) is coupled to the processing node sled. Electronic components, including at least one processor, are coupled to the PCB. The apparatus includes a second processing node sled having a second PCB connected to the second processing node sled and a second set of electronic components, including at least one second processor, coupled to the second PCB. The at least one processor and second processor collectively enables increased processing density within a single server chassis. Each processing node sled is configured to be slideably inserted and removed from a server chassis that accommodates concurrent insertion of multiple processing node sleds in respective sled bays of the server chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Hughes, Jason G. Pearce, Jonathan F. Lewis, Kevin E. Locklear, Curtis D. Bunch
  • Patent number: 10008135
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible display device comprising: a fixed body in which a hinge shape is reflected; a flexible display device that is maintained to be freely folded or unfolded in a state in which one portion thereof is fixed to the fixed body, and the remaining unfixed end portion thereof is supported by the outer peripheral surface of the hinge; a perturbation penetration part for perturbation and support of the flexible display device that is maintained to be freely folded or unfolded, the perturbation penetration part being assembled to the hinge shape of the fixed body so as to be rotatable; and a cover plate having a perturbation stopper formed therein. Even though the cover plate is unfolded in excess of the angle for forming a complete flat surface, components associated with the flexible display device do not interfere with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: You Seob Lim
  • Patent number: 10008352
    Abstract: A sealed electrical enclosure for housing an electrical component is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the sealed electrical enclosure includes a housing, a first and second electrical connector, an actuator, and a terminal. The housing has a sealed interior when a top portion is coupled to a bottom portion. The first electrical connector extends from the sealed interior through the bottom of the housing and is electrically coupled to the electrical component. The actuator extends from the sealed interior through the housing and is configured to manipulate the electrical component. The terminal is electrically coupled to the second electrical connector. The second electrical connector is configured to mate with the first electrical connector. The first and second electrical connectors are configured to be connected and disconnected to attach and remove the housing to and from the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: ERICSON MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventor: Ron Hughes
  • Patent number: 9999152
    Abstract: A display device including a display panel; a rear frame in a rear of the display panel; and a front frame positioned between the display panel and the rear frame and coupled with the display panel and the rear frame, the front frame including a plate portion facing the display panel and a side frame formed at a side or an edge of the plate portion. Further, the side frame includes a first side wall adjacent to a side of the display panel and extended from the plate portion; a second side wall; a first bending portion extended from the first side wall and connecting the first side wall to a first end of the second side wall; a second bending portion extended from the other end of the second side wall and bent from the second side wall toward the rear frame or the front frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunjung Kang, Jeonghun Han, Kyoungjoon Lee, Chunsoo Chang, Munhwan Kim
  • Patent number: 9997434
    Abstract: An example device in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes a substrate that may be disposed in a housing. The substrate includes a sprayer to spray coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Niru Kumari, Tahir Cader, Sergio Escobar-Vargas, Cullen E. Bash
  • Patent number: 9996119
    Abstract: A module connectivity device includes a stationary pivot plenum, a number of rocker-arm assemblies movably coupled to the stationary pivot plenum in which the rocker-arm assemblies move between an open position and a closed position, and a number of module connectors movably coupled to the rocker-arm assemblies, in which the module connectors move between a disengaged position and an engaged position with respect to the connectors on system modules. A module connectivity system includes a number of rocker-arm assemblies and a number of module connectors movably coupled to the number of rocker-arm assemblies. The system also includes a module connectivity manager to manage the connectivity of the module connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventors: Kevin B. Leigh, George D. Megason, Eugene E. Freeman, William James Walker
  • Patent number: 9989993
    Abstract: A monitor assembly having an electronic monitor with a frame and a display area and a support assembly configured to act between the monitor frame and a support for the electronic monitor. The support assembly has at least one link member configured to be movable: a) relative to the monitor frame around a first axis with the support assembly in operative relationship with the monitor frame; and b) relative to the support around a second axis with the support assembly in operative relationship with the support. The first and second axes are non-parallel to each other. The electronic monitor is guided in movement relative to the electronic monitor support around the first and second axes to thereby reposition the monitor display area relative to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventor: Aaron DeJule
  • Patent number: 9989998
    Abstract: A facial-interface system for a head-mounted display may include a facial interface and a facial-interlace adjustment apparatus. The facial-interface adjustment apparatus may include (1) an extending member that includes a mounting portion that is coupled to the facial interface and that defines an adjustment groove, and (2) an adjustment lever that includes an adjustment protrusion that protrudes into the adjustment groove. The adjustment lever may be rotatable about a pivot to move the adjustment protrusion along the adjustment groove. The extending member may be movable between a contracted holding position and an extended holding position by the adjustment protrusion as the adjustment protrusion moves along the adjustment groove. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Oculus VR, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip Yee
  • Patent number: 9986631
    Abstract: An electronic power module comprising a case that houses a stack, which includes: a first substrate of a DBC type or the like; a die, integrating an electronic component having one or more electrical-conduction terminals, mechanically and thermally coupled to the first substrate; and a second substrate, of a DBC type or the like, which extends over the first substrate and over the die and presents a conductive path facing the die. The die is mechanically and thermally coupled to the first substrate by a first coupling region of a sintered thermoconductive paste, and the one or more conduction terminals of the electronic component are mechanically, electrically, and thermally coupled to the conductive path of the second substrate by a second coupling region of sintered thermoconductive paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.
    Inventors: Roberto Rizza, Agatino Minotti, Gaetano Montalto, Francesco Salamone
  • Patent number: 9980401
    Abstract: A locking apparatus for an enclosed electronic device locking or releasing a latching member includes a rotating assembly, a sliding member defining a notch, an elastic member, and an electromagnet. The rotating assembly comprises two brackets and a rotating member. The rotating member comprises an opening. Opposite sides of the opening define a pulling portion and a resisting portion. Opposite ends of the elastic member connect to the pulling portion and the sliding member. The latching member resists against the resisting portion to rotate the rotating member. The sliding member moves to the latching member by the elastic member to make the notch engage with the latching member. The notch is removed from the latching member by the electromagnet, the sliding member pulls the elastic member to rotate the rotating member. The resisting portion resists against the latching member to remove the latching member from the sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Jie Wang, Xin Yang
  • Patent number: 9977249
    Abstract: A support member for a wearable device includes first and second contact portions coming into contact with a temporal region of a head, a frame portion interposed along a frontal region of the head between the first and second contact portions, and first and second connection portions respectively connecting the first and second contact portions and the frame portion to each other. In a top view, in the first connection portion, a first extension portion extending from the first contact portion and a first frame extension portion are branched ahead of an ear from the frame portion, and in the second connection portion, a second extension portion extending from the second contact portion and a second frame extension portion are branched ahead of the other ear from the frame portion. At least one of the first and second frame extension portions includes a support portion supporting a wearable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seiji Tatsuta, Teruo Tomita, Yoichi Iba
  • Patent number: 9980407
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board with an insulating substrate, a wiring at the substrate, an electronic component mounted at the substrate and electrically connected to the wiring, at least one through hole through the substrate from one surface to an opposite surface of the one surface of the substrate, and a conductive member arranged at a surface of the through hole and electrically connected to the wiring; and further includes: a sealing resin; and a cap including an annular connection with a part connected to the substrate and a recess recessed from the annular connection. Furthermore, in the cap, at least a part of the connection is connected to the substrate, the cap being sealed integrally with the electronic component by the sealing resin while arranging a space communicating with the through hole; and a terminal is inserted into the through hole and electrically connected to the wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi Yoshimizu, Yuuki Sanada
  • Patent number: 9971383
    Abstract: A flexible screen assembly and a terminal are provided. The flexible screen assembly may include a first sliding element, a second sliding element, and a flexible screen. The second sliding element is slidably connected to the first sliding element, and may be slid to a first state of being overlapped with the first sliding element, and to a second state of being unfolded with respect to the first sliding element. The flexible screen is connected to the first sliding element and the second sliding element. In the first state, a portion of the flexible screen covers the second sliding element, and another portion is received into the first sliding element or the second sliding element. In the second state, the flexible screen is unfolded on the first sliding element and the second sliding element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: SHENZHEN ROYOLE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zihong Liu, Xiang Zou, Songling Yang
  • Patent number: 9971385
    Abstract: A lock mechanism of the present disclosure includes an engaging member, an operating member, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism translates a linear movement of the operating member between a first position and a second position into a rotation of the engaging member between a first rotational position and a second rotational position so that, when the operating member is moved to the first position, the engaging member is rotated to the first rotational position, and, when the operating member is moved to the second position, the engaging member is rotated to the second rotational position. The engaging member includes a pair of engaging pieces around a rotation shaft center, and an engaging-target portion includes a pair of engaging recesses with which the pair of engaging pieces engages when the engaging member lies at the first rotational position, and from which the pair of engaging pieces disengages when the engaging member lies at the second rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Mori, Hirofumi Sasaki
  • Patent number: 9970590
    Abstract: A dock with detachable support assembly includes a base and a support assembly. The base includes a first case and a first connector. The first case has a plurality of connection hole and the first connector is disposed in the first case. The support assembly is detachably assembled to the base. The use of the detachable support assembly makes the dock replace required support assembly to fit a plurality of tablets with different sizes. The user can buy the support assembly according to the size of the tablet. When the user needs to install a different size tablet, the user only needs to remove the original support assembly and sets up the necessary support assembly to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Getac Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Hsiu-Yu Kuo
  • Patent number: 9964995
    Abstract: An information handling system having rotationally coupled housing portions supports a flexible display disposed across the housing portions with a hinge structure that manages flexible display curve radius in a folded configuration. Cylindrical spools integrated at opposing sides of a housing interface with a flexible display to rotate as the flexible display slides relative to the housing in response to housing rotation. Antenna disposed on the cylindrical spools change orientation as the housing rotates so that selection of different antenna provide desired radio signal characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John T. Morrison, Jace W. Files, Gerald R. Pelissier
  • Patent number: 9967998
    Abstract: A server rack with vertically stacked shelves is disclosed. The shelves are used for housing loads (e.g. servers) and power supply units. Thus, both the power supply units and the servers are vertically stacked in the rack. An array of vertical and horizontal busses is secured to the back side of the server rack to electrically couple the servers with the power supply units. The arrangement of the PSUs and the busses provides for uniform current density across the server rack. The devices placed on the shelves are accessible and serviceable from the front of the server rack. The server rack can be placed within or secured to a device, system or a server room in a vertical orientation, a horizontal orientation or at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Sangsun Kim, Honggang Sheng, Ken Krieger
  • Patent number: 9961806
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transformer cooling by vertical airflow are described. One embodiment of an air transfer unit includes an assembly frame that includes an interior portion and defines a lateral side, an upper side, and a lower side, where the assembly frame includes a length that is substantially the same as a width of a plurality of cooling fins on a transformer. Some embodiments include a plurality of air directing apparatuses that are positioned in the interior portion and are aligned along the length of the assembly frame, where the plurality of air directing apparatuses receive airflow from the lateral side and direct the airflow vertically through the upper side to further cool the plurality of cooling fins. Similarly, some embodiments include an exhaust screen that is coupled to the upper side, wherein the exhaust screen further consolidates the airflow vertically toward the plurality of cooling fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Power Distribution Systems Development LLC
    Inventor: Joseph M. Guentert
  • Patent number: 9959909
    Abstract: A hard disk drive (HDD) tray adapted to carry a HDD includes a base and a cover pivoted to the base. The base includes a bottom plate and two base lateral plates connected to the bottom plate. The cover includes a top plate and two cover lateral plates connected to the top plate. One of each of the cover lateral plates and the corresponding base lateral plate includes a first fixing member which is retractable, and the other includes a fixing hole corresponding to the first fixing member. The HDD is located between the base and the cover. When the cover covers the base, the first fixing members extend into the corresponding fixing holes to fix the relative location of the cover and the base. When the cover is pivoted upward relative to the base, each first fixing member is drawn back along an inner wall of the fixing hole to exit the corresponding fixing hole. A HDD rack assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu-Chuan Chang
  • Patent number: 9955599
    Abstract: A cold worked stainless steel bezel for a portable electronic device. The bezel is secured flush to a housing to form part of the case of the portable electronic device. A brace that includes a slot for receiving a wall extending from the bezel is fixed to the housing. When the bezel engages the housing, the wall of the bezel is inserted in the slot of the brace and releasably held by a spring that engages both the brace and the wall. The bezel can be released by disengaging the spring. The bezel is hard and resistant to impacts. Cold worked steel also facilitates manufacturing within design constraints and tolerances, and requires very little machining after manufacturing to comply with those constraints. the portable electronic device may include a personal media device, a mobile telephone, or any other suitable device or combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Phillip M. Hobson, Tang Yew Tan