Patents Examined by Hung Duong
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Patent number: 8693180Abstract: A display module having an improved assembly structure is provided. The display module includes a frame, a display panel, and a glue. The frame has a side wall and a supporting part, wherein the supporting part has a supporting surface and the side wall is formed on the periphery of the supporting surface. A groove is formed on the supporting surface adjacent to the side wall and is distributed along the side wall. The display panel is disposed within the frame and has a bottom face and a side face. The bottom face is supported by the supporting surface of the supporting part. The side face faces the side wall and forms a gap with the side wall. The glue is filled in the gap and adheres the side wall to the side face.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jia-Lang Hsu, Chih-Wei Wen, Ching-Chieh Pai, Cheng-Wei Li
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Patent number: 8687354Abstract: A hinge is provided that permits a user to use a computer system either as a laptop computer or a tablet computer. The hinge may comprise a hinge block and an inhibitor stopper. The hinge block may have a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may be disposed between the first hinge member and the second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may have a first wing and a second wing. The inhibitor stopper may be attached to the hinge block. The first and second wings may be rotatable around an axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiharu Uchiyama, Kenshin Yonemochi, Akinori Uchino
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Patent number: 8687355Abstract: The present invention discloses a slide and rotation module for an executable multiple operation mode electronic device, providing a structure with inclination-adjustable, movable, rotational and bidirectional folding functions. The slide and rotation module includes a steering arm and a slide seat disposed between the first machine body and the second machine body. The steering arm includes a first end pivoted to a first machine body and a second end pivoted to a second machine body, in which the second end of the steering arm is rotated and translated within a limiting part in response to a motion of the first machine body.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: First Dome CorporationInventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Cheng Mai, Way Han Dai, Hsiu Fan Ho
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Patent number: 8687351Abstract: A jacket for a handheld device is disclosed. The jacket may include a housing including a receiving area for the handheld device. The housing may include an opening configured to align with a display surface of the handheld device and engaging structure disposed about the opening to engage at least a portion of the display surface of the handheld device when the device is disposed within the receiving area. The jacket may also include a connector member and a scanner. The connector member may connect to the handheld device when the handheld device is in the receiving area and the scanner may communicate with the handheld device when the handheld device is connected to the connector member.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: PatientSafe Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Yturralde, Reza A. Ghanbari
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Patent number: 8681489Abstract: A storage unit is provided with a plurality of sub storage units configured to include a plurality of hard disk drives, an enclosure, a printed wiring board, a power supply device, and a cable holder. The sub storage units each operate separately. The enclosure is provided in the array of the hard disk drives so that the distance can be shorter between the enclosure and each of the hard disk drives. With the provision of the cable holder, communications cables can be both brought closer to the printed wiring board. With such a configuration, the coupling point among the communications cables and the printed wiring board, and the enclosure can be favorably reduced. The resulting storage control apparatus can be mounted with a larger number of storage devices, thereby being able to maintain good signal quality.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Midori Kurokawa, Akihiro Inamura, Tsuyoshi Sasagawa, Takahiko Iwasaki, Toru Yoneyama, Minoru Shimokawa, Kiyoshi Honda
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Patent number: 8681491Abstract: A mobile phone case system having a case divided into a first half case having a top portion and side edges and a second half case having a bottom portion and side edges, together the first half and second half case form an inner cavity adapted to hold a mobile phone, with a first stand component pivotally attached to an outer surface of the bottom portion of the second half case via a hinge component, the hinge component allows the first stand component to pivot between an extended position wherein bottom edges of the first stand component are pivoted away from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the second half case and a retracted position wherein the first stand component is flush with the outer surface of the bottom portion of the second half case.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Jose L. Cruz, Maria E. Benito
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Patent number: 8659886Abstract: A portable computer apparatus includes a display module, a host module, at least one shaft mechanism, and an antenna. The display module has a first pivot side and includes first and second upper-cover members and a display device contained in the first and second upper-cover members. The host module has a second pivot side and includes first and second lower-cover members and a host device contained in the first and second lower-cover members. The host device is electrically connected to the display device and the antenna. The shaft mechanism is pivotally connected to at least one of the first and second upper-cover members corresponding to the first pivot side and at least one of the first and second lower-cover members corresponding to the second pivot side. The antenna is integrally formed with the shaft mechanism or on one of the first and second pivot sides.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Kuan-Hsueh Tseng, Yu-Yu Chiang, Kuo-Lun Huang, Shang-Ching Tseng, Sheng-Chih Sun, Chi Ho
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Patent number: 8659885Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a first latch component installed on a side of a monitor in a protrusible manner from the monitor, a pushing component connected to the first latch component for driving the first latch component to rotate in a first rotating direction when being pushed in a first moving direction so that the first latch component slides into a first slot of the monitor, and a resilient component installed on the pushing component and connected to the first latch component for driving the first latch component to rotate in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction when the pushing component is pushed in a second moving direction opposite to the first moving direction so that the first latch component protrudes out of the first slot of the monitor for latching a host.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Shyuan-He Shih
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Patent number: 8659887Abstract: A prop stand includes a guide seat mounted to a rear side of an electronic device or a protective case thereof, a revolving seat rotatably assembled to the guide seat, and a propping unit movably connected to the revolving seat via a plurality of links pivotally connected to between the revolving seat and the propping unit. The links, the revolving seat and the propping unit together form a four-bar or five-bar linkage and a rotatable structure, such that the propping unit is movable by the links between a folded and an extended position and rotatable by the revolving seat to different angular positions relative to the guide seat. Therefore, the prop stand can be easily operated to conveniently prop the electronic product in a horizontally upright position, a vertically upright position or an inclined typing position. An electronic product protective case structure with the above-described prop stand is introduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Pei-Fen Lee
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Patent number: 8659883Abstract: A liquid crystal display device with connector, wherein the front frame includes a front plate and a front plate side frame which defines with a front plate opening and has a first hole; the back plate includes a bottom plate and a bottom plate side frame which defines with a back plate opening, has an area smaller than that of the front plate opening, disposes with a second hole, moreover, a third hole is disposed on the bottom plate at a position corresponding to the second hole; the connector includes a first sheet body and a second sheet body which is provided with a first snap and a second snap, respectively; wherein, during the assemble process of the front frame and the back plate, the first snap engages with the first hole and the second hole, while the second snap engages with the third hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gang Yu
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Patent number: 8654515Abstract: There is provided a household appliance including a housing and a cavity arranged within the housing. The housing element is further arranged to allow viewing of the cavity. A display which is transparent to at least one wavelength in the visible light spectrum is arranged in connection to the housing element and is further arranged such that the cavity is exposed from outside the household appliance. The display is a thin film type electroluminescent display which is arranged as an integral part of the housing element.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation, N.V.Inventor: Bernd Krische
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Patent number: 8649165Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a display panel module are disclosed. The display panel module includes a frame, a display panel, and a removable element. A first end of the removable element is fixed on the display panel, and a second end of the removable element is removably fixed on an inner wall of the frame to make the display panel not contact with the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Pegatron CorporationInventors: Hsin-Ta Lin, Po-Shou Chou, Ching-Feng Hsu
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Patent number: 8634185Abstract: A data storage device assembly includes a drive bracket. The drive bracket includes a first side plate and a second side plate which faces to the first side plate. Each of the first side plate and the second side plate defines a slide way which is adapted to receive a data storage device assembly sliding therein. The first piece and a second piece is secured together on the first side plate. The second piece includes a pair of first bent pieces and a pair of second bent pieces connected to edges of the second piece. The pair of first bent pieces faces to each other. The pair of second bent pieces faces to each other. The pair of first bent pieces is secured to the pair of second bent pieces.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gui-Fang Yang, Zhi-Ping Wu, Ting-Ting He
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Patent number: 8634187Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a PCI card includes an enclosure, a mounting bracket, a securing bracket, and a securing member and a resilient member. The mounting bracket is configured to secure a first end of the PCI card. The securing bracket includes a bracket body and a securing plate. The securing member includes a main body and a securing portion. The main body defines a mounting slot. The securing member is configured to rotate to enable the securing portion to engage the securing plate, and to enable the mounting slot to receive a second end of the PCI card. The resilient member is mounted to the securing bracket and deformed to resist the securing member. The resilient member releases to drive the securing member to move away from the PCI card when the securing portion disengages from the securing plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Hu Lu, Zhan-Yang Li, Po-Wen Chiu
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Patent number: 8625265Abstract: A flat panel display includes a housing, a support base, a support plate, a connecting plate, and a fixing element. The housing defines a sliding groove and a plurality of holes arranged in a line parallel to the extending direction of the sliding groove. The support plate is fixed at the support base. The connecting plate is rotatably connected with the support base. A protruding part is formed on the connecting plate and is sliably received in the sliding groove. The connecting plate further defines a through hole. The fixing element extends through the through hole and is inserted into one of the holes to fix the position of the connecting plate relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Jou Chen, Wen-Chieh Wang, Chin-Ming Chen, Qi-Xuan Hong
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Patent number: 8625263Abstract: A portable computer includes a main body, a display, and a wireless keyboard. The main body includes a keyboard supporting panel. The display is hinged to the main body. The wireless keyboard detachably attached on the keyboard supporting panel. The wireless keyboard is mechanically coupled to the main body and wirelessly communicatively coupled to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Liang Pu, Yong-Feng Zhao, Fu Liao, Yong-Jun Gu, Ren-Qian Liu, Ming-Chang Lee
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Patent number: 8625268Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a pivot plate, a hinge module and an assist lever. Two sides of the pivot plate are respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. The hinge module is positioned on the second section. Two ends of the assist lever are respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the hinge module. The first section brings the assist lever to rotate relative to the hinge module, and elevates the pivot plate, the pivot plate and the assist lever bring the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section in a tilted orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 8625266Abstract: A laptop computer includes a main body, a display, a component, and a frame. The main body includes a front end, a back end opposite to the front end, a left side surface and a right side surface connected between the front end and the back end, and a socket positioned at the back end. The display is pivoted to the front end of the main body. The component is detachably inserted into the socket. The frame is movably connected to the left side surface and the right side surface. The frame is able to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position, when the frame is at the locked position, the frame keeps the component in the socket, and when the frame is at the unlocked position, the component is able to be pulled out from the socket.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Liang Pu, Yong-Feng Zhao, Fu Liao, Yong-Jun Gu, Ren-Qian Liu, Ming-Chang Lee
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Patent number: 8625262Abstract: A front cover includes a housing and a display window module. The housing defines an opening. The display window module includes a support plate and a liquid crystal display assembly. The support plate is integrally formed in the opening of the housing, and the liquid crystal display assembly is attached to the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Nai-Lin Yang, Xu-Dong Lu, Qiang Wang, Xiao-Meng Zhou
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Patent number: 8625261Abstract: An interlocking system for connecting a programmable logic controller and a power supply of an industrial control and automation system is provided. The interlocking system includes features configured to facilitate coupling with a panel or rail and a plurality of vertical slots and a latch disposed on a side surface of the power supply. The latch includes a first attachment feature disposed along a flexible tongue cantilevered proximate an opening in a housing of the power supply such that the tongue can flex into the opening. The interlocking system also includes a plurality of hooks and a second attachment feature formed on a side surface of the programmable logic controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Karen Chin, Chee Lim Wong