Patents Examined by Hung Duong
  • Electronic device having accessiable tray
    Patent number: 8837137
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis and a tray installed in the chassis. The tray includes a base plate which defines an opening. A limiting standoff protrudes from an inner surface of the chassis and extends through the opening of the base plate. A locking module includes a pivotable member pivotally attached to the base plate which rotates about an axis perpendicular to the base plate. When the pivotable member is rotated to a first position, the limiting standoff locks the pivotable member to prevent the tray from sliding out from the chassis. When the pivotable member is rotated to a second position, the limiting standoff unlocks the pivotable member to allow the tray sliding out from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiu-Zhong Yin, Xiu-Quan Hu, Yu-Wei He
  • Holding device for holding mobile products
    Patent number: 8837124
    Abstract: A holding device for mobile products includes a first holding frame and a second holding frame, and the first holding frame is provided for holding a first mobile product and the second holding frame is provided for holding a second mobile product. The first holding frame and the second holding frame are configured to be electrically connected by a wire connection or a wireless connection. When the first holding frame and the second holding frame are holding the first and second mobile products respectively, the mobile products can be electrically connected through the first holding frame and the second holding frame to add functionality to each of the mobile products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Inventec Appliances (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Inventec Appliances Corp.
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Chang, Shih-Chin Tseng, Ju-Nan Chang, Chen-Chen Liu, Qi Liu
  • Housing for hard disk drive
    Patent number: 8837136
    Abstract: An exemplary housing for a hard disk drive includes an enclosure, a bracket slidably mounted in the enclosure, and a panel mounted to the bracket. The bracket supports the hard disk drive thereon. The panel includes a cover pivotably connected to the bracket and an operation bracket mounted to the cover. The panel can be rotated to a closed status where the operation bracket is pulled by a spring to lock with the enclosure, thereby to fix the cover to the enclosure. The panel can also be rotated to an open status where the operation bracket is detached from the enclosure, whereby the bracket can slide out of the enclosure to expose the hard disk drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiu-Quan Hu, Lin-Han Wu, Li Hou, Wei Wang
  • Flexible circuit board shielding device for electronic apparatus
    Patent number: 8824128
    Abstract: A flexible circuit board shielding device for an electronic apparatus is disclosed. The flexible circuit board shielding device is provided to protect a flexible circuit board or a cable, including a body assembled on a slide and/or rotation module and a wing portion pivoted to the body. When the body is moved in response to the motion of the slide and/or rotation module, the wing portions can be freely swung or rotated in response to on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: Chien Cheng Mai, Kuo Cheng Liao
  • Chip card holder and electronic device with same
    Patent number: 8824130
    Abstract: A chip card holder includes a base, a first retaining board attached to the base, a second retaining board attached to the base spaced apart from the first retaining board, and a receptacle is defined between the first retaining board and the second retaining board. The first retaining board has a first electrical connector. The second retaining board has a second electrical connector. A drawer is movably received in the receptacle. When the drawer received in the receptacle, the chip cards are retained between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Chia-Hsin Chang
  • Fastening mechanism for electronic device and an electronic device using the same
    Patent number: 8824133
    Abstract: A fastening mechanism includes a nosepiece, a rotating unit, a torsion spring and a locking unit. The nosepiece is disposed at one side of an object removably disposed in a housing. The rotating unit includes a wheel body including a peripheral wall with an outer peripheral friction surface disposed in frictional contact with a side surface of the nosepiece and a rotating disc formed with a notch. The rotating unit is operable to rotate in a releasing direction relative to the housing as biased by the torsion spring to move the object away from the housing through an opening by virtue of the frictional contact. The locking unit releasably engages the rotating disc to dispose the rotating unit at a stopped position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Ping-Yu Ko
  • Electronic device with interchangeable electronic module
    Patent number: 8817462
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, an electronic module, and an elastic element, wherein the body has at least an accommodating space and a first connector. The electronic module is accommodated in the accommodating space and has a plurality of connection ports and a second connector electrically connected to the plurality of connection ports. The second connector is electrically connected to the first connector, and the plurality of connection ports is exposed on the outer surface of the body. The elastic element surrounds the junction between the first connector and the second connector, wherein the electronic module presses the elastic element against the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Pegatron Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Cheng Tsai, Ho-Ching Huang, Mei-Hsueh Huang, Chi-Wei Yu
  • Clutch features of a portable computing device
    Patent number: 8811005
    Abstract: A portable computing device can include one or more clutch assemblies that can include a conductive elastomer configured to contact at least a portion of the clutch assembly of the portable computing device. The conductive elastomer can be configured to also contact at least one region of the base portion of the portable computing device. In one embodiment, the conductive elastomer can be disposed on the clutch assembly. The conductive elastomer can enhance an electrical coupling between two or more regions of the base portion, especially in the region near the conductive elastomer and the clutch assembly. The enhanced coupling can increase a performance of an electrical shield provided by the two or more regions of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Casebolt, Gavin J. Reid, Charles A. Schwalbach, Brandon S. Smith
  • Modular docking station for enclosing mobile devices
    Patent number: 8811008
    Abstract: A modular docking station for receiving a mobile device is disclosed. The docking station includes a base component having a plurality of modular apertures configured to receive hardware to perform a specific function. The docking station also includes a receiving component having a protective enclosure configured to receive and protect the mobile device in from environmental containment. The docking station further includes a coupler for coupling the receiving component to the base component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Reed Selkirk, William W. Wittliff, III, James Fish
  • Work and videoconference assembly
    Patent number: 8804321
    Abstract: A monitor support assembly comprising a support frame including a first elongated frame member forming a first surface and a second elongated frame member forming a second surface, the second frame member supported adjacent and parallel to the first frame member with the first surface facing the second surface and forming an elongated gap, a panel assembly including a first panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and a second panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces, the second panel member supported adjacent the first panel member with the front surface of the first panel member facing the rear surface of the second panel member, the panel assembly supported within the gap by the first and second frame members and an electronic display mounted to the front surface of the second panel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Kincaid, Mark Spoelhof, Mark Schoolmeester, Duck Young Kong, John Allen, Hyun Yoo
  • Display apparatus
    Patent number: 8804322
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a front substrate and a back substrate, a back cover disposed in the rear of the display panel, and a transparent cover including a portion disposed in the front of the front substrate of the display panel. The transparent cover contains a resin material having transmission capable of transmitting light. The transparent cover is separated from a front surface of the front substrate by a predetermined distance, and an air layer is formed between the transparent cover and the front surface of the front substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yunjoo Kim, Soonhyung Kwon, Jonghyun Byeon, Moungyoub Lee, Deogjin Lee, Sangdon Park
  • Electronic apparatus
    Patent number: 8797726
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a main body and a detachable input device is provided. The main body has a first connecting interface. The detachable input device has an input interface and a second connecting interface. When the detachable input device is installed on the main body, the first connecting interface contacts the second connecting interface, and the detachable input device transmits signals to the main body through the first connecting interface and the second connecting interface, and receives electric power from the main body through the first connecting interface and the second connecting interface. When the detachable input device is detached from the main body, the first connecting interface is separate from the second connecting interface, and the detachable input device transmits signals to the main body in a wireless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Asia Optical International Ltd.
    Inventor: Ya-Shin Chao
  • Laptop with home office capabilities
    Patent number: 8792230
    Abstract: A laptop with home office capabilities comprising a base to house a plurality of internal components, where the base includes a keyboard and mouse pad attached on a top surface; a cover attached on a hinge to a back portion of the base, where the cover includes a display screen, a camera and a light; a plurality of computing accessories attached around the base, where the plurality of computing accessories provide greater functions for a user during use; and a printer/copier/scanner/fax device built within the base, wherein the printer/copier/scanner/fax device includes a paper tray attached to a side of the base and a paper receiving tray attached to an opposing side of the tray to enable the user to print, copy, scan and fax as desired when using the laptop with home office capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Duannah Siryon
  • Portable electronic device case
    Patent number: 8787009
    Abstract: A case for holding a portable electronic device includes an anterior portion, a posterior portion, a boot, a transparent covering portion, and a plurality of fasteners. The anterior portion may have a front surface, a back surface, and a screen window. The posterior portion may have a front surface and a back surface. The boot may be flexible and may fit around the portable electronic device. The boot may have a sidewall, a flange extending inwardly from the sidewall, and a rear panel. The sidewall may be between the anterior portion and the posterior portion. The transparent covering portion may have an outer edge, a front surface, and a back surface. The outer edge may be between the boot and the back surface of the anterior portion. The plurality of fasteners may fasten the anterior portion and the posterior portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Wimo Labs LLC
    Inventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
  • System for mounting appliances behind a flat panel display
    Patent number: 8787007
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for mounting an appliance behind a flat panel display having VESA-FDMI holes, comprising: —a mount board (40) provided with a first connection element with which the mount board is connectable to the display via the VESA-FDMI holes; —a support element connectable to the mount board and comprising a support portion having open ends for supporting the appliance thereon; and —an adjustable fastening element connectable to the mount board for fastening the appliance against the mount board, wherein the mount board (40) is connectable to a further mount board of the same type (40?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: AVCI
    Inventor: Herbert Stokman
  • Mounting apparatus for expansion card
    Patent number: 8787011
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis and a mounting piece. The chassis includes a rear plate. An expansion slot is defined in the rear plate, and a clipping portion extends from an edge of the expansion slot. The mounting piece includes a main body, an engaging piece extending from a first end of the main body, and an inserting portion extending from a second opposite end of the main body. The engaging piece defines a clipping slot, and two blocking portions are located on the opposite side of entrance of the clipping slot. The clipping portion is engaged in the clipping slot, and the two blocking portions prevent the clipping portion from being disengaged from the clipping slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qiu-Hua Peng, Rong-Rong Song, Li Wang
  • Case for enclosing and remaining attached to a tablet-computing device
    Patent number: 8780535
    Abstract: A case for enclosing and remaining attached to a tablet-computing device may include a rigid inner portion and an outer portion attached thereto. The case may be customized to accommodate a particular kind or type of tablet-computing device and may include an aperture aligned within the case to accommodate a feature of the inserted tablet-computing device. The case may be configured to elevate a tablet-computing device to an angled position relative to a planar position and/or maintain the tablet-computing device in the angled position. In some embodiments, the rigid inner portion may be removable from the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Hill Mongan, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David John Law, Jarret Weis
  • Electronic device enclosure with bracket for data storage device
    Patent number: 8780545
    Abstract: An enclosure includes a chassis and a bracket. The chassis comprises a rear panel with a latch hole. The bracket comprises a first sidewall. A resilient piece and a sustaining piece are located on the first sidewall. The resilient piece is elastically deformable as the bracket is rotated relative to the chassis, from a first position to a second position. When the bracket is in the first position, the resilient piece is engaged in the latch hole, and the sustaining piece is located between the first sidewall and the rear panel; when the bracket is in the second position, the resilient piece is disengaged from the latch hole, and the sustaining piece is engaged with the rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Nian Chen, Hui Yu, Si-Bo Wang, Li-Fu Xu
  • Connecting assembly and electronic apparatus having same
    Patent number: 8773846
    Abstract: A connecting assembly for connecting a first member and a second member, and the connecting assembly includes a resilient receiver and a securing plug. The second member defines a through hole. The resilient receiver is fixed to the first member and also defines a receiving space. A top of the resilient receiver passes through the through hole. The securing plug is configured to be inserted into the receiving space, which expands a part of the resilient receiver so as to fix the top of the resilient receiver on the second member thereby connecting the first member with the second member. Present disclosure also provides an electronic apparatus having the connecting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kai-Gui Wang
  • Fused glass device housings
    Patent number: 8773848
    Abstract: An electronic device may have a glass housing structures. The glass housing structures may be used to cover a display and other internal electronic device components. The glass housing structure may have multiple glass pieces that are joined using a glass fusing process. A peripheral glass member may be fused along the edge of a planar glass member to enhance the thickness of the edge. A rounded edge feature may be formed by machining the thickened edge. Raised fused glass features may surround openings in the planar glass member. Multiple planar glass members may be fused together to form a five-sided box in which electronic components may be mounted. Raised support structure ribs may be formed by fusing glass structures to a planar glass member. Opaque masking material and colored glass may be used to create portions of the glass housing structures that hide internal device components from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Russell-Clarke, Michael K. Pilliod, Jonathan P. Ive