Patents Examined by Hung Duong
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Patent number: 9241427Abstract: An airfoil to provide directed cooling of active elements, such as in a multi-device storage enclosure. In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing having opposing first and second ends. A first active element is mounted within the housing adjacent the first end, and a second active element mounted within the housing adjacent the second end. A fan assembly is mounted within the housing adjacent the second end to establish an airflow through the housing adjacent the first and second active elements for cooling thereof. An airfoil is mounted within the housing between the first and second active elements to accelerate and direct the airflow proximate the second active element.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Lon M. Stevens, Shawn J. Noland, Andrew J. Dunn
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Patent number: 9237670Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a socket interposer having a first plurality of connectors, at least one of on-board memory socket and a memory. The first plurality of connectors is configured to fit with a first form factor of a memory socket on a server board. The at least one on-board memory socket includes at least a second plurality of connectors and has a second form factor configured for a memory module having a first memory type. The memory has a second memory type different from the first memory type of the memory module.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Zhan Ping
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Patent number: 9229537Abstract: A covering structure including a bottom covering layer, a top covering layer, and a thermoplastic material layer is disclosed. The thermoplastic material layer is laminated between the bottom covering layer and the top covering layer. The thermoplastic material layer includes a first thermoplastic material layer part and a second thermoplastic material layer part that are connected to each other. The first thermoplastic material layer part has a first thickness. The second thermoplastic material layer part has a second thickness. The first thickness is larger than the thickness of the top covering layer. The first thickness is 4˜7 times of the second thickness. The disclosure further discloses an input device using the covering structure and a manufacturing method of the covering structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: I-Heng Chen, Chung-Yao Lin, Yu-Hsiu Lin
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Patent number: 9229479Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus and a docking station, thereby solving the conventional technical problem that the electronic apparatus is damaged because it cannot sustain the excessive force applied by the user to the auxiliary device during separating the electronic apparatus from the auxiliary device since the electronic apparatus is coupled to the auxiliary device by the spring and the engagement mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) LimitedInventors: Liang Han, Runsheng Liang, Ping Tian, Jianglei Wei
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Patent number: 9223339Abstract: A portable terminal is provided. The portable terminal includes a mounting member configured to be capable of being attached to/detached from a housing of the portable terminal, a connection member configured to extend from the mounting member and to selectively enclose at least a part of the housing, and a cover element connected to an end of the connection member to open/close a display device installed on the front surface of the housing. The portable terminal provided with the protection cover has an advantage in that the increase of the thickness of the terminal can be minimized because the protection cover may be disposed on a side surface or an edge of the rear surface of the housing by the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-Jin Yim, Young-Wook Sohn, Byoung-Uk Yoon, Sang-Hyuck Jung
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Patent number: 9218024Abstract: An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device, includes a housing and a support element that are configured to support the electronic device in an inclined orientation. The support element of the accessory may comprise an elongated recess that receives a portion (e.g., an edge portion) of an electronic device to orient and support the electronic device in the inclined orientation. The accessory may also include a peripheral component, such as a user interface component (e.g., a keyboard, a track pad, etc.) or any other component that may enhance or supplement functionality of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc.Inventor: David P. Gengler
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Patent number: 9216701Abstract: A display device includes a display unit having a display screen on a front side, a driving mechanism configured to move the display unit, a holder configured to support the display unit and reciprocally move the display unit relative to the holder in a linear trajectory parallel to the display screen, a rotation guiding mechanism in the driving mechanism configured to rotate the holder, and a movement guiding mechanism in the driving mechanism configured to move the display unit relative to the holder after the holder is rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Alpine Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Kazunari Kato
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Patent number: 9218020Abstract: A computing device is assembled to withstand drops, to be re-workable, and to reduce unaesthetic variances between the components. A computing device has a display module that is removably hinged on the bottom, held in place by snap fits on the top before being screwed in place, and held in place by replaceable snap fits on the sides. A battery module and a battery connector can be secured in place with stretch removable tape. A peripheral port component may be biased towards an interior of the housing opening when installed. A laser direct structuring antenna module located in a recess of a plastic molding can be grounded to a metal alloy housing. A plastic molding can be mechanically interlocked to a housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Angel Wilfredo Martinez, Michael Xingyi Yu, Joshua Paul Davies, Brandon Michael Potens, Andrew McIntyre, Joshua Danel Lemons, Kelly Erin Johnson
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Patent number: 9218026Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a display panel, and engagement mechanisms. The housing includes a plurality of fixing blocks placed on corners. Each fixing block defines a blind hole and two grooves set on opposite sides of the blind hole. The display panel includes a plurality of corners. Corners outwardly extend to form first extending portions. Each extending portion defines a positioning hole. The engagement mechanisms each comprises a connection portion, a positioning post fixed to a first surface of the connection portion facing the display panel and housing, and two springs fixed to the first surface of the connection portion and set on opposite sides of the positioning post. The positioning posts pass through the positioning holes and are received into the blind holes, each spring is pressed by an external force to engage with one of the grooves to fix the display panel to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: ShenZhen Treasure City Technology Co., LTD.Inventor: Le Tian
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Patent number: 9207716Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a display, and a connecting member. The base includes a motherboard. The display is rotatably mounted to the base and includes a cover and a screen. The connecting member is configured for connecting the display and the motherboard and includes a second group of connecting wires and a FPCB with a first group of connecting wires. A gap is defined between the cover and the screen. The first group of connecting wires is electronically connected to the screen. The second group of connecting wires is electronically connected to the motherboard. The FPCB extends into the gap.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Shu-Fang Yu
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Patent number: 9207711Abstract: A display device stand includes a base, a first member supported by the base, and a second member supported by the first member. The first member is moveable between a collapsed position and at least one extended position, and the base provides a passage under and between opposite ends of the first member with the first member in the collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: David Quijano, Owen Richard, Jonathan D Bassett
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Patent number: 9204570Abstract: A lever mechanism facilitates coupling of a sliding board and a connector. A sliding board is partially enclosed by a sliding board enclosure, such that the sliding board is slidable relative to the enclosure. A pair of pivot levers is disposed between the sliding board and the enclosure. Each pivot lever is connected at a proximal end to the enclosure and at a pivot point to the sliding board. A distal end of the pivot lever is removably engageable with a second circuit board. The lever mechanism translates a pushing force on the enclosure to a pulling force on the sliding board, aligning and eventually coupling the sliding board with the connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventor: Jean-Philippe Fricker
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Patent number: 9198335Abstract: A method for processing a housing for devices such as electronic devices. A hairline is formed on an inner surface of an inmold mold. In addition, a hairline is formed on an inmold film. The inmold film is positioned inside the inmold mold and a housing representing the hairline of the inmold mold and the hairline of the inmold film together is formed using inmold injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-Su Chang, Soon-Ho Han
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Patent number: 9198311Abstract: A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mark David Senatori, Ilchan Lee, Kevin Massaro
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Patent number: 9196314Abstract: An extended-height DIMM for use in a memory system having slots designed to receive DIMMs that comply with a JEDEC standard that specifies a maximum height for the DIMM and a maximum number of devices allowed to reside on the DIMM. The DIMM comprises a PCB having an edge connector designed to mate with a memory system slot and a height which is greater than the maximum height specified in the applicable standard, a plurality of memory devices which exceeds the maximum number of devices specified in the applicable standard, and a memory buffer which operates as an interface between a host controller's data and command/address busses and the memory devices. This arrangement enables the extended-height DIMM to provide greater memory capacity than would a DIMM which complies with the maximum height and maximum number of devices limits.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Inphi CorporationInventor: Victor Cai
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Patent number: 9192084Abstract: An electronic device (100) includes a device housing (102), a circuit assembly (306) carried by the device housing (102), an electronic component (318) carried by the device housing (102), and a shield (312) carried by the device housing (102). The shield (312) is adapted to impede electromagnetic emissions, and the shield (312) operatively electrically couples the circuit assembly (306) to the electronic component (318).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Roger W. Ady, III, Julio C. Castaneda
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Patent number: 9179566Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Yunjoo Kim, Soonhyung Kwon, Jonghyun Byeon, Moungyoub Lee, Deogjin Lee, Sangdon Park
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Patent number: 9170612Abstract: There is provided a wristband for attaching to a computer device. The wristband includes a first end configured to attach to a first side of the computer device, a second end configured to attach to a second side of the computer device, a battery, a battery connection interface configured to connect to a battery port of the computer device for providing power from the battery to the computer device, and a charging port configured to connect to an interface of an external power source to receive power from the external power source for charging the battery.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Farshad Farjami
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Patent number: 9170610Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for holding an electronic device having a main body, a first channel in the main body, a back side of the first channel, a front side of the first channel, a first plug in the first channel, a first port electronically connected to the first plug, and an extraction force associated with the first plug. A normal force of the main body is greater than an extraction force associated with the first plug. The main body is formed primarily from a first material and a net density of the main body is greater than half of the density of the first material.Type: GrantFiled: January 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Henge Docks LLCInventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
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Patent number: 9167716Abstract: A divider for a bay of a blade server chassis includes a plurality of posts, a plurality of flex tabs, and a rail. The posts are located along a first side of the divider, and are configured to be inserted within respective holes in a first panel of the bay of the blade server chassis. The flex tabs are located along a second side of the divider, and are placed in physical communication with a second panel of the bay. The flex tabs are configured compress within the divider and away from the second panel to enable the posts to be inserted within in the holes of the first panel, the second side of the divider being opposite to the first side of the divider. The rail is located along a third side of the divider, and is configured to guide a blade server within the bay.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Dell Products, LPInventors: Liang-Chun Ma, Kuo-Chih Lin, Chih Min Su