Patents Examined by Dimary Lopez Cruz
  • Patent number: 9943012
    Abstract: A rack-based information handling system (RIHS) includes: a rack chassis having a plurality of interconnected panels forming a volumetric space having a front section and a rear section, both with opposing side panels forming a front access space and a rear access space, respectively, between corresponding opposing side panels; one or more IT gear sleds that are inserted into the front section of the rack chassis; and a pair of front expansion panels that are added to the rack chassis and which extend past an end of the opposing side panels at the front section of the rack chassis to provide a deeper IT bay within the front section and enable insertion of longer-than-standard depth IT gear within the rack chassis. The front expansion panels are cable management panels that include at least one strap that is utilized to secure one or more cables extending from one or more IT gear inserted into the rack chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventor: Edmond Bailey
  • Patent number: 9934706
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flexible display apparatus including: a fixing body of which a hinge is applied to one or two edges; flexible display means whose one end portion is fixed to the fixing body and whose the other end portion which is not fixed is capable of being folded and unfolded in a state where the unfixed portion is supported at the outer circumferential surface of the hinge; and a cover plate which is assembled to a hinge shape of the fixing body in a rotatable state and has a sliding space part and a sliding guide jaw for allowing sliding of the unfixed portion of the flexible display means and supporting the unfixed portion of the flexible display means. A sliding plate which surrounds the unfixed end portion of the flexible display means and slides on the cover plate is additionally provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: You Seob Lim
  • Patent number: 9927841
    Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a substrate wherein the substrate is configured to support a flexible display and the substrate comprises at least one bendable portion configured to enable the substrate to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration and wherein the at least one bendable portion comprises a plurality of rigid members; and a bendable cover portion configured to cover at least the bendable portion of the substrate wherein the bendable cover portion comprises a plurality of foldable portions configured to be folded between the rigid members such that the foldable portions enable the bendable cover portion to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Catalin Gheorghiu, Esa-Sakari Määttä, Ilpo Kauhaniemi
  • Patent number: 9921606
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning service element interface devices is provided. A gate is affixed to a computing rack by a gate hinge, wherein the gate hinge rotates on a first axis. A first tray affixed to the gate at a side edge of the first tray. A second tray affixed to the first tray at a bottom edge of the first tray by a hinge that rotates on a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. A first display and a first keyboard affixed to an outer surface of the first tray. A second display and a second keyboard affixed to an outer surface of the second tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Ecker, Steven C. McIntosh, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Patent number: 9924612
    Abstract: A space-efficient container data center with cooling devices extending outside but which can be retracted for ease of container transport includes a cabinet and a function module. The cabinet includes a plurality of plates and a bottom. A first one of the plates defines a plurality of spaced openings. At least one door is rotatably attached to the side beside each opening. A support member is rotatably attached to the plates near a bottom edge of each opening. The door and the support members are rotated to open each opening and the support members are aligned with the bottom to allow the function modules to slide outwards to an extended working position on the bottom and the support members, or inwards for compactness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chou Chan, Wen-Tang Peng
  • Patent number: 9918394
    Abstract: A robot system includes a robot and a robot control apparatus. The robot control apparatus is connected to the robot for controlling the robot and includes a casing and a display unit movable with respect to the casing and displaying information. The casing has a plurality of attachment parts to which the display unit is attached. The plurality of attachment parts are provided on first and second surfaces of the casing, and the first surface is not parallel to the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Sho Nakano, Ryosuke Teranaka
  • Patent number: 9911965
    Abstract: A battery backup unit (BBU) system and apparatus is provided for securing and communicating with a BBU for use with optical network terminals (ONTs) and/or residential gateways. In various aspects, the BBU system includes a battery enclosure that is configured to eliminate the unintentional reversal of the polarity for a battery enclosed therein. The BBU system also provides an integrated communication circuit for receiving a variety of connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: ESPI LLC
    Inventor: Christopher T. Wacker
  • Patent number: 9910466
    Abstract: A memory module mounting system includes a bracket assembly configured to engage a system board. The bracket assembly includes: a standoff assembly that is configured to position a memory module a desired distance from the system board, and an alignment pin assembly configured to position the bracket assembly on the system board. A tether assembly is flexibly coupled to the bracket assembly. A screw assembly is held captive by the tether assembly and configured to pass though the bracket assembly and releasably engage the system board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Stephen E. Strickland, Jason J. Leone, Maida Boudreau
  • Patent number: 9910459
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for minimizing heat transfer may include a first member substantially planar in shape, a second member substantially planar in shape and substantially perpendicular to the first member, and a gasket mechanically coupling the first member to the second member. The apparatus may be formed such that the first member, second member, and the gasket define a plenum wherein the first member, the second member, and the gasket prevent transfer of fluid between an interior and exterior of the plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Travis C. North, Austin Michael Shelnutt
  • Patent number: 9907193
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a housing with a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second, opposite direction. A glass cover may form at least a portion of the first surface. A display may be exposed through the glass cover. At least one protrusion is configured to absorb external impact to the electronic device. The protrusion protrudes from the first surface and is formed as part of the glass cover or protrudes through a hole in the glass cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ha Lim Lee, Myung Gon Kim, Jung Hyun Kim, Soon Ho Han, Tae Kon Kim, Hyun Suk Shin, Seo Hyun Kim, Kun Chan Seo, Seung Hoon Lee, Jong Chul Choi
  • Patent number: 9905337
    Abstract: A sealing structure of a multicore cable includes the multicore cable, a rubber stopper, a cap, and a holder. The multicore cable includes first to fourth electric wires covered with a sheath. The rubber stopper is fitted on an end of the sheath and first to fourth through holes through which the first to the fourth electric wires are passed, respectively. The cap is fitted on the rubber stopper and presses the rubber stopper inward. The holder includes a sheath holding portion for holding the sheath and a cap holding portion for holding the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignees: AUTONETOWKRS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hirokazu Komori, Hiroki Hirai, Tomoyuki Sakata, Makoto Higashikozono, Masato Tsutsuki
  • Patent number: 9901001
    Abstract: A retaining device for a terminal which can be coupled in a wireless manner. The retaining device has at least one stand part and at least one movable part. The stand part has at least one bearing surface for the terminal, and the retaining device is formed with at least one conductor structure arranged on the stand side. The movable part has at least one pushing element, the movable part being fixed to the stand part in a movable manner such that a variable distance can be set between the bearing surface and the pushing element. A method for producing a retaining device is described as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Laird Dabendorf GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Scholz, Rainer Holz
  • Patent number: 9899821
    Abstract: A cordset assembly that may have an electrical device and at least one cord. A clamp may be disposed on the cord and may be received in a cord hole that may be at least partially defined by a mounting boss. A seal assembly may be disposed in the cord hole between the clamp and a cap. The cap, seal assembly, and clamp may cooperate to secure the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Brantley Natter, Arthur Lawrence Richards, Faisal K. Sallam
  • Patent number: 9901011
    Abstract: An example cooling system for a datacenter is disclosed. The datacenter includes a plurality of computers arranged in a row within a building. The row of computers separates a cold aisle and a hot aisle. The row of computers defines an air passageway between the cold aisle and the hot aisle. The row of computers is associated with a top surface that is below and spaced apart from an overhead surface of the building to define a gap between the top surface and the overhead surface. The example cooling system includes an inflatable air duct to be disposed within the gap. The inflatable air duct has selectively an inflated state and a deflated state. The inflatable air duct filling more of the gap when the inflatable air duct is in the inflated state than when the inflatable air duct is in the deflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Heim, Kevin J. Gebke, Micaela White, Nicholas L. Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 9898056
    Abstract: An electronic assembly and method of manufacturing includes: an airflow bracket having a circular rail and an airflow tab, the airflow bracket electrically coupling the circular rail and the airflow tab; a top board attached to the circular rail for electrically coupling the top board and the circular rail; and a bottom board attached to the circular rail for electrically coupling the top board and the circular rail, the bottom board positioned to form a thermal channel between the top board and the bottom board for directing air through a vent opening of the circular rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: David Lee Dean, Dennis Bennett, Robert W. Ellis
  • Patent number: 9883604
    Abstract: A display device may include a display panel, and first member, and a second member. The display panel has a first section and a second section. The first member includes an electromagnet, extends parallel to the first section and has a first side and a second side. The first side is oriented a first obtuse angle with respect to the second side. The second member directly contacts the first member, extends parallel to the second section, and has a third side and a fourth side. The third side is oriented a second obtuse angle with respect to the fourth side. The first member is connected through the second member to the second section. The second member is connected through the first member to the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Heui Lee, Seong Gyu Kwon, Jae Cheol Park, Gyeong Eun Eoh
  • Patent number: 9883606
    Abstract: In various examples, a system comprises a first plurality of power supplies comprising a first plurality of external electrical connectors, and a second plurality of power supplies comprising a second plurality of external electrical connectors. The first plurality of power supplies may be symmetric with the second plurality of power supply about an axis of symmetry. The system further comprises a common fan module. The common fan module comprises a fan to cool the first plurality of power supplies and the second plurality of power supplies, a power inlet, a third plurality of electrical connectors, a fourth plurality of electrical connectors. The third plurality of electrical connectors are capable of being electrically coupled to the first plurality of electrical connectors, and the fourth plurality of electrical connectors are capable of being electrically coupled to the second plurality of electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Daniel Humphrey, Rameez Kadar Kazi, Michael R. Miller
  • Patent number: 9872626
    Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board and a ferrite. The printed circuit board has a substantially planar top surface and a substantially planar bottom surface. The ferrite has an annular cross section that defines a channel. The ferrite is positioned on the printed circuit board such that a portion of the plurality of traces passes through the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Delucia, Alan S. Knieriem, David M. Babson, David M. Fallat
  • Patent number: 9870848
    Abstract: Provided are devices, methods and systems. A cover system may include a unitary cold shrinkable, tubular, elastomeric cover sleeve defining a cover sleeve through passage that is configured to receive the electrical cable. The cover sleeve may include a first type of stress control element and a second type of stress control element that is different from the first type of stress control element. A holdout maintains the cover sleeve in an expanded state in which the cover sleeve is elastically expanded and when removed, permits the cover sleeve to radially contract to a contracted state about the electrical cable. The first type of stress control element includes a geometric stress cone that includes an electrically conductive and/or semiconductive portion that is configured to conductively engage a semiconductor layer of the electrical cable. The second type of stress control element includes a high-K stress relief element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ganpathy Iyer
  • Patent number: 9866169
    Abstract: A photovoltaic junction box comprises a body having a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a lengthwise direction thereof, and a first side and a second side opposite to each other in a widthwise direction thereof, a plurality of conduction terminals disposed in the body, and a plurality of diodes each having an anode pin and a cathode pad respectively soldered on two adjacent conduction terminals. An angle between two adjacent diodes of the plurality of diodes is not equal to zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Cui Li, Yuan Zhong, Xiang Xu, Wenbo Lv