Patents Examined by Hung Duong
  • Display device
    Patent number: 8619414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device in which a front cover and so on exposed to an outside of the display device have a gradation effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jae Hun Lee
  • Portable computer hard drive structures
    Patent number: 8619421
    Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ron Hopkinson, Cheng P. Tan, John Brock, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
  • Assembly of a hand held computer terminal housing
    Patent number: 8614883
    Abstract: A bottom cap of a housing of a hand held computer terminal is provided. The bottom cap comprises a strap mount and a releasable fastener. The releasable fastener can releasably fasten the bottom cap to a main body of the housing. The strap mount comprises an electrical connector opening for mounting an electrical connector to the bottom cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherri Reed, Eric Linn, Timothy R. Fitch
  • User interface mounting module and method to mount a user interface on a UPS
    Patent number: 8611074
    Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the orientation of a user interface of an electronic system component from a rack mounted orientation to a tower orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Schneider Electric IT Corporation
    Inventors: Balasubramani Hari, Shankar Gopalakrishna, Arjun Jayaprakash, Ravichandran Sankaranarayanan, Murtige Prahlada
  • Mobile communication terminal with movable buttons
    Patent number: 8611084
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal includes a body and a front portion; the body including a button portion with button actuators protruding on a lower surface thereof and a board disposed below the button portion and with switches protruding on an upper surface thereof. The button portion and/or the board are slidable with respect to the body if the front portion is moved. The switches are horizontally arranged in parallel with respect to the button actuators with the button actuators in a closed state. The switches are vertically arranged in series with respect to the button actuators in and open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Pantech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sebastian Kim
  • Storage device
    Patent number: 8611082
    Abstract: A storage device having a plurality of recording devices in which a decrease in vibrations from the recording devices can be achieved with a small number of parts. A storage device having a plurality of recording devices mounted therein includes a handle for inserting and withdrawing the recording device into and out of the storage device. Two holding members each include a mounting portion where the recording device is mounted and a frame extending from the mounting portion to the handle. Two protrusions are formed to extend inwardly of a region surrounded by the recording device, the handle, and the two frames. A restriction plate is disposed so as to overlap the respective surfaces of the two protrusions; and a viscoelastic body is disposed at the overlapping portion for joining the two protrusions and the restriction plate to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshihiro Arisaka, Daisuke Matsuka, Hiroshi Fukuda, Morihiro Waizumi, Kouichirou Kinoshita, Naoki Wada
  • Hinge module and portable electronic device using the same
    Patent number: 8605420
    Abstract: A hinge module and a portable electronic device using the same are provided. The hinge module includes a hinge body, a protruding portion, a column and a sleeve. The protruding portion is coupled to and protrudes from the hinge body. The column is coupled to and protrudes from the protruding portion. The sleeve has a connecting portion and a threaded stud portion which are connected together. The connecting portion has a receiving tank and a helix groove which are connected together. The protruding portion is disposed in the receiving tank. The column is disposed in and slides in the helix groove. When the column slides along the helix groove, the sleeve is rotated with respect to the protruding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Che-Sheng Yang, Chin-Lung Fan
  • Electronic apparatus and hinge
    Patent number: 8599546
    Abstract: A hinge includes: a first link rotatably attached to a first housing at one end thereof; a second link attached to a second housing with a pin at one end thereof; a first arm rotatably attached to the second housing at one end thereof and rotatably attached to the first link at another end thereof; and a second arm rotatably attached to the first housing at one end thereof and rotatably attached to the second link at another end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuki Nagasaki
  • Electronic apparatus and power-supply control apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8599538
    Abstract: A method of controlling a power supply of an electronic apparatus connected to another electronic apparatus, the method including: electrically connecting a contact part configured to be connected to the other electronic apparatus and a detection unit configured to detect a signal representing a state of the power supply of the other electronic apparatus via the contact part when the power supply of the electronic apparatus is off; electrically disconnecting the contact part and the detection unit when the power supply of the electronic apparatus is on; and controlling the power supply of the electronic apparatus when the signal is detected by the detection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Youichi Kondou
  • Display apparatus and support stand
    Patent number: 8593796
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display case including a display screen exposed on one side of the display case; a support member supporting the display case; and a fixing member provided opposite to the one side and fixed to the support member at first and second positions. The fixing member includes a connector connected to an external installation face when the fixing member is fixed at the first position. The support member includes a first bottom portion and a second bottom portion located this is closer to the display case. The fixing member projects from the second bottom portion to the side opposite to the display case with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the first position. The fixing member is hidden behind the support member with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Weight distribution for wearable computing device
    Patent number: 8593795
    Abstract: The present application discloses a wearable computing device having a plurality of components, with the weight of the components being evenly distributed on the wearable computing device. One embodiment may include a frame having a front portion and at least one side-arm extending therefrom. The at least one side-arm has a first end and a second end. The wearable computing device further includes a lens connected to the front portion of the frame and at least one display element mounted to the lens and to the first end of the at least one side-arm of the frame by a tensile member. An electronic device is mounted to the second end of the at least one side-arm of the frame to counterbalance the mass located at the front portion of the frame. The electronic device may include batteries, circuitry, processors, computers, and other electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Liang-Yu (Tom) Chi
  • Display device
    Patent number: 8593797
    Abstract: A display device includes a display portion, a cantilever, a rotating disc unit, a base, and two cables. The cantilever has an upper end connected with the display portion, allowing the display portion to rotate relative to the cantilever about a first axis. The rotating disc unit is connected with a bottom of the cantilever, allowing the cantilever to pivot relative to the rotating disc unit about a second axis, which is parallel with the first axis. The base is connected to the rotating disc unit in a manner allowing the same to rotate relative to the base about a third axis, which is vertical to the first and second axes. The cables extend downward from the display portion along the cantilever and are inserted into the rotating disc unit. The cables enter the base after being placed adjacent to one another within the rotating disc unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Li Chien, Yu-Tsung Tsai, Chang-Ying Sung
  • Waterproof structure for electronic device
    Patent number: 8587934
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for an electronic device is provided that includes a speaker, a housing, and a cover. The housing holds the speaker and includes at least one through-hole to transmit sound produced by the speaker. The cover includes a first sheet and a second sheet laminated to the first sheet. The stiffness of the second sheet is greater than the stiffness of the first sheet, and the cover is fixed to the housing to seal the at least one through-hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Masayuki Aihara
  • Extracting apparatus for storage module
    Patent number: 8576559
    Abstract: An extracting apparatus for a storage module includes a bracket and a holder. The bracket includes a fastener. The holder is withdrawable mounted to the bracket. The holder is for fixing the storage module. The holder includes a handle. The handle includes an arm pivotably connecting with the holder and an operating portion pivotably connecting with the arm. The operating portion is operated to fold to abut the arm, and the fastener latching the handle to fixedly mount the holder on the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xin-Hu Gong, Lian Li
  • Connection assembly
    Patent number: 8575480
    Abstract: A connection assembly for securing electrical components used with power equipment comprises a housing and connector cover forming an upper arrangement of the connection assembly. The housing and connector cover form a cavity therebetween for supporting electronics disposed within the cavity. The connection assembly also comprises a lower arrangement used to secure the connection assembly to a surface of a power equipment device and a hinge assembly that forms a rotational connection between the upper arrangement and the lower arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Delta Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis R. Young
  • Electronic book device integrated with a magnetic pen rack
    Patent number: 8576556
    Abstract: An electronic book device integrated with a magnetic pen rack, including a leather cover, a rack, a magnetic pen, a LED light source module, and an electronic book. The rack, of rectangular outline and having an opening at one side, is fixed on the leather cover so as to form a rectangular space for accommodating the electronic book. The rack includes: at least one bolt, used for fixing the electronic book; a first groove, used for accommodating the magnetic pen, the first groove having a first metal contact part for electrically connecting the magnetic pen with the electronic book; and a second groove, used for accommodating the LED light source module, the second groove having a second metal contact part for electrically connecting the LED light source module with the electronic book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hao Lee, Wei-Lin Hsieh
  • Component assembly
    Patent number: 8570736
    Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms, such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing with a cavity having a substantially flat bottom wall. A battery assembly and main logic board can be mounted directly to the substantially flat bottom wall with a plurality of additional components arranged around a peripheral edge of the battery assembly and main logic board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Robert McClure, Sean S. Corbin, John P. Ternus, Kevin Gibbs, Jeremy C. Franklin, Elvis Mwenda Kibiti, Jules B. Henry, Benjamin M. Rappoport, Erik Andrew Uttermann, Alex Chun Lap Yeung, John Raff, Carl Peterson, Brianna C. Wilson
  • Electronic device with multiple power ports
    Patent number: 8570722
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a case and a power supply arranged in the case. The power supply includes a first power port to connect to a power line for supplying power to the electronic device. The electronic device further includes an extension cord to connect to the first power port through a plug; the extension cord includes a second power port to connect to the power line. When the plug is connected with the first power port, the power line is connected to the second power port to supply power to the electronic device through the second power port, the extension cord, the first power port, and the power supply; when the plug is disconnected from the first power port, the power line is connected to the first power port to supply power to the electronic device through the first power port and the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Guang-Yi Zhang
  • Hard disk device
    Patent number: 8570732
    Abstract: A hard disk device comprises a main portion and two pads connected to the main portion. The main portion includes a front end, a rear end opposite to the front end, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The first side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end, and the second side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end. Each pad includes a shank portion and a head portion connected to an end of the shank portion. The head portion includes a connecting portion connected to the shank portion and an external portion surrounding the connecting portion. The shank portion is fixedly inserted into a corresponding connecting hole. Portion of the external portion protrudes from the bottom surface of the main portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Dissipating heat within housings for electrical components
    Patent number: 8564943
    Abstract: Embodiments of various electrical housings, particularly display housings, are provided. In this regard, a representative housing, among others, includes one or more electrical components that are disposed at the housing; a thermal attachment that is designed to transfer heat generated by the one or more electrical components; and a rear enclosure that is designed to engage the thermal attachment. The rear enclosure is further designed to dissipate the heat received from the thermal attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Lee Atkinson