Patents Examined by Anthony Q. Edwards
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Patent number: 11665845Abstract: An electronic device includes a display; an upper housing surrounding a periphery of the display and forming a front of the electronic device; a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and forming a rear of the electronic device; and a window waterproof member disposed in an aperture between the upper housing and the periphery of the display. The window waterproof member includes an outer sheath composed of a first material; and an inner core composed of a second material more rigid than the first material and disposed substantially in the outer sheath such that each of an upper surface and a lower surface of the inner core facing the front and the rear of the electronic device, respectively, does not protrude out of a periphery of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventors: Sung Eun Park, Jeong Eun Kim, Jae Uk Ahn, Jong Chun Wee, Hyung Woo Lee, Sang Hyuck Jung
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Patent number: 11659653Abstract: An electronic device includes a window, a display panel disposed under the window, a cushion member disposed under the display panel, and a first electronic module disposed under the window and inserted into a first hole defined in the display panel and the cushion member. The first hole includes a first hole portion defined in the display panel, and a second hole portion defined in the cushion member. The second hole portion has a width greater than a width of the first hole portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jaiku Shin, Dongjin Park, Dongwoo Seo, Sung Chui Choi
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Patent number: 11650631Abstract: A stand device includes a base block, a first stand plate, a second stand plate, a third stand plate, a first hinge device that connects the first stand plate to the base block, a second hinge device that connects the first stand plate and the second stand plate, a third hinge device that connects the second stand plate and the third stand plate, and a fourth hinge device that connects the third stand plate to the base block. The stand device is configured so that the rotation axis of the third hinge device is located on an extension of the rotation axis of the first hinge device and the rotation axis of the fourth hinge device is located on an extension of the rotation axis of the second hinge device.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Kenji Watamura, Kazuo Fujii, Takayuki Morino, Madison Smith, Cuong Truong, Thomas Perelli
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Patent number: 11650632Abstract: A hinge apparatus may include a plurality of plates configured to be rigidly coupled to a foldable component, and a plurality of gears mechanically coupling the plurality of plates to one another. The hinge apparatus may be operable to expand such that, when the hinge apparatus transitions from a flat state to a folded state, the plurality of gears are configured to cause the plurality of plates to translate laterally apart from one another at a selected rate.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Morrison, Chris Torres
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Patent number: 11647599Abstract: A flexible display module middle frame is provided. The flexible display module middle frame includes: a first frame, configured to connect with a first non-bending area of a flexible display module; a second frame, configured to connect with a second non-bending area of the flexible display module; a bending structure connected to the first frame and the second frame and configured to control the first frame and the second frame to rotate relative to each other; and a first sliding connection frame connected to a side of the first frame away from the second frame, a second sliding connection frame connected to a side of the second frame away from the first frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Shouchuan Zhang, Shangchieh Chu, Yonghong Zhou, Baofeng Sun, Yanyan Yang, Pengfei Zhou, Meiling Gao
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Patent number: 11644874Abstract: A multiaxial hinge that can smoothly realize and stably maintain a closed state of the first and the second casings and provide a multiaxial hinge in which creases or sags are hardly produced on the flexible display sheet in a closed state of the first and the second casings constructed to form space capable of accommodating a folded portion of the flexible display sheet folded when the first casing and the second casing are closed between the base plate on one hand and the front side plate and the rear side plate on the other is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: KEM HONGKONG LIMITEDInventor: Ryuta Kuramochi
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Patent number: 11644866Abstract: A foldable display including a first bracket, a second bracket, a rotating shaft connecting the first and the second brackets, at least one third bracket screwed to the rotating shaft, a fourth bracket movably coupled to the second and the third brackets, a flexible display disposed on the first and the fourth brackets, and a flexible supporting member disposed on the flexible display to be bent or flattened along with the flexible display is provided. The rotation of the rotating shaft drives the fourth bracket via the third bracket to move relative to the second bracket. The flexible supporting member is filled in a space composed of the fourth bracket, the second bracket, the first bracket, and the flexible display. A portable electronic device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Yen-Chou Chueh, Chun-Hsien Chen, Chi-Tai Ho, Chih-Heng Tsou, Chun-Hung Wen
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Patent number: 11641721Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus, including: housing components, and a display screen and a circuit board disposed in the housing components, wherein the housing components include a middle frame, a front case and a rear case; the middle frame includes a frame body and a plate body, wherein the frame body includes a first frame and a second frame opposite to each other, and a third frame connected between the first frame and the second frame; the frame plate is disposed around a corresponding side of the plate body, and both the first frame and the second frame are provided with protruding parts protruding from a first side of the plate body; the rear case is fixed between the two protruding parts and connected to the first side of the plate body; the display screen is disposed in the frame body and fixed on the plate body.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lei Cao, Jinggang Wei, Wenbin Wang, Junmin Sun, Yunpeng Wu, Zifeng Wang, Yan Ren
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Patent number: 11635789Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first chassis; a second chassis; a first display provided on an upper surface of the first chassis; a second display provided on an upper surface of the second chassis; and a hinge device that connects the first chassis and the second chassis. The hinge device includes: a first bracket including a first fixing plate fixed to the first chassis; a second bracket including a second fixing plate fixed to the second chassis; a first hinge block that supports a first upper hinge shaft and a first lower hinge shaft arranged vertically between adjacent end surfaces of the first chassis and the second chassis in a flat plate form; and a second hinge block.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shibayama, Kazuyuki Kubota, Eiji Shinohara
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Patent number: 11630491Abstract: A rotating shaft connection mechanism includes two rotating shafts, two connection assemblies corresponding to the two rotating shafts, and one synchronous driving block, where each connection assembly includes a slide rail block and a drive sheet, a boss of the slide rail block is inserted into a slanting groove on the drive sheet, the synchronous driving block is connected to the two rotating shafts, and the synchronous driving block is disposed on two sides of a connecting piece on the drive sheet by using provided connecting pieces, and is inserted into a spiral groove by using a provided positioning protrusion part. In this way, through fitting connection between the two rotating shafts, the one synchronous driving block and the slide rail blocks and drive sheets of the two connection assemblies corresponding to the two rotating shafts, rotation of the rotating shaft is converted into sliding of the slide rail block.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Bo Huang, Hideo Kato, Weihua Mao, Haowen Xu, Yi-Hsiang Liao
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Patent number: 11632867Abstract: Example implementations relate to a cable management arm for a computing system. The cable management arm includes a pair of latches, a pair of first bars, and a second bar. The pair of latches is detachably connectable to a chassis of the computing system. Each first bar has a first end pivotably connected to a respective latch of the pair of latches, and a second end connected to the second bar for defining an open space therebetween. The open space provides a non-interfering entrance for accessing the one or more electronic components from rear side of the chassis. The second bar supports the cables connected to the one or more electronic components. The pair of first bars is pivotable relative to the pair of latches such that the second bar is movable to a plurality of preset positions for providing the clearance from the cables during service event, for instance.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Warren Kartadinata, Vance Murakami
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Patent number: 11632871Abstract: A scalable system for high-power computer, comprising a plurality of motherboard chassis, inserted in a computer rack mounting kit, each motherboard chassis, being configured to receive at least one motherboard module, said plurality of inner chassis forming a stack of inner chassis, the stack being configured to receive an outer floating bracket chassis, said outer chassis being inserted by a second longitudinal end of each inner chassis forming the stack of inner chassis, each said outer floating bracket chassis being configured to accommodate at least one double floating bracket being configured to house a cable box capable of connecting the connectors of a plurality of motherboard modules, arranged in said inner chassis of the stack, to each other, the system being characterized in that the double floating bracket comprises at least several floating attachment means.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: BULL SASInventors: Amit Hattangadi, Sakthivel Mohanasundaram, Jithendra Bangera, Sanjayakumar Halli, Vishwas Bs, Mohanakumara Prakasha, Sriprada Adiga, Shubham Kumbhar
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Patent number: 11625075Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a pivot assembly and a second body. The first body includes a first side and a second side, and the second side includes a groove. The pivot assembly includes a container, a first gear, a second gear and a third gear. The container includes an accommodating space and a side wall. The first gear is disposed in the accommodating space and connected to the groove. The second gear is disposed in the accommodating space, pivotally disposed at the side wall and engaged with the first gear. The third gear is disposed in the accommodating space, pivotally disposed at the side wall and engaged with the second gear. The second body is pivotally disposed at the container and connected to the third gear.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chin-Chung Lai, Yung-Hsiang Chen, Shih-Wei Yang
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Patent number: 11627669Abstract: The present invention relates to a housing (10) with one first housing part (12) and one second housing part (14), which are reliably locked by an internal locking arrangement. The locking arrangement is suitable for various types and sizes of housings, particularly for the housings of electronic and display devices. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking element (30) being arranged moveably along an axis on the first housing part (12) and comprises a first engaging portion (32) that forms an engaged or disengaged state with a second engaging portion (42), which is arranged on the first housing part (12). A third engaging portion (52) arranged on the second housing part (14) is locked-in in the engaged state leading to a reliable locking of the first housing part (12) and second housing part (14), whereby the change between the engaged and disengaged state is realized by a movement of the first locking element (30).Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Jasmin Ritter
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Patent number: 11617277Abstract: A hinge mechanism being used for a foldable electronic device is provided. The foldable electronic device comprises a first panel body and a second panel body, which are pivotable with respect to each other The hinge mechanism comprises a central plate, a first pivoting element and a second pivoting element. The central plate comprises a first curved section and a second curved section. The first pivoting element is fixed to the first panel body and grips the first curved section. The second pivoting element is fixed to the second panel body and grips the second curved section. When the first pivoting element and the second pivoting element switch between a retracted position and a stretched position, the first panel body and the second panel body change between an unfolded status and a folded status correspondingly.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Cheng Yeh
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Patent number: 11616866Abstract: An in-folding type hinge structure having a flexible display panel installed thereon for a mobile communication terminal is provided. In the in-folding type hinge structure, a flexible display panel is provided in two panel portions which are foldably connected to each other, in which folding units can perform a stable folding operation while the two panel portions are being folded or unfolded and the two panel portions are supported such that the panel portions do not rotate over 180 degrees when the two panel portions are fully unfolded, whereby damage of the flexible display panel provided on the surfaces of the two panel portions can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: AUFLEX CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun Min Park, Seoung Jun Lee
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Patent number: 11614779Abstract: A foldable touch screen display device with a flexible display including segments that can be folded from a compact state to an expanded state, and including a hinge mechanism having plate stops is described. The form factor of the compact state is comparable to a handheld phone. The form factor of the expanded state is comparable to a larger phone or tablet computer. Both states may include an integrated speaker and microphone. The hinge mechanism's plate stops provide a support structure below and in between the device's flexible display segments, preventing folding beyond a flat open state to an obtuse angle. The device can include sensors to indicate the state of configuration and mechanisms for alignment, locking, and further structural support. A module attached to at least one segment of the flexible display or rigid display may contain all processing and memory, and a communications system usable in any state.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: LEPTON COMPUTING LLCInventor: Stephen E. Delaporte
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Patent number: 11612070Abstract: A television cable management apparatus including a housing assembly and an internal compartments assembly. The housing assembly includes 3 equally spaced apart holes, a bottom and four lateral walls defining a container with opening atop. The 3 equally spaced holes are in one of the four lateral walls of the housing. The internal compartments assembly includes cutouts, cylindrical members and at least one transversal wall. The at least one transversal wall is placed in the housing defining a left compartment and a right compartment. The left compartment is used to store remote controls and the right compartment is used to organize cables. The cables go through the 3 equally spaced apart holes and rest in the cutouts. The cylindrical members are placed in an interior face of one of the four lateral walls. The cylindrical members are used to wind cables therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventor: Virginia Patterson
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Patent number: 11612065Abstract: A foldable display module and its formation method, and a foldable display device are provided in the present disclosure. The module includes a foldable display panel and a support plate which are disposed oppositely. The support plate includes a first support part and a second support part; the first support part is made of a first material; and the second support part is made of a second material; the foldable display module includes a bendable region and a non-bendable region; the foldable display panel includes a bendable portion and a non-bendable portion; the bendable portion is at the bendable region; and the non-bendable portion is at the non-bendable region; the first support part includes a first portion configured to support the bendable portion of the foldable display panel; and the second support part is configured to support the non-bendable portion of the foldable display panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SHANGHAI TIANMA MICRO-ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Shouzheng Wu
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Patent number: 11612073Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic device including a replaceable module and a sliding fastener. The replaceable module is provided with a first sliding track on one side thereof. The sliding fastener includes a body, which is provided with a second sliding track connected to the first sliding track. The body is provided with a latch, a handle is extended from the body, and a groove is traversely disposed at a joint between the body and the handle. The sliding fastener is elastically bendable along the groove, such that the handle is enabled to turn along the groove relative to the body so as to be adhered to or erected on a surface of the replaceable module.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Wan-Lin Hsu