Patents Examined by Ingrid Wright
  • Electronic device and method for making the same
    Patent number: 9632531
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a back member. The housing includes a frame defining a number of recesses. The back member is connected to the frame. The back member includes a first portion connected to the frame and at least one second portion combined between the first portion and the frame. The at least one second portion includes a number of projections embedded into the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignees: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventors: Jian-Jun Yang, Yan-Min Wang, Lei Wang, Ning Yang
  • Display device for vehicle, and bicycle
    Patent number: 9629273
    Abstract: A display device includes a supporting member, and a display member detachably joined to the supporting member. The display member includes a first case 20, first connecting terminals 23, and a first joint surface 31. The supporting member includes a second case 36, second connecting terminals 38, and a second joint surface 40. The first case 20 has a terminal mounting hole 42 formed. The first connecting terminal 23 is inserted into the terminal mounting hole 42. The first case 20 has a first seal member 47 that seals a gap between the first connecting terminal 23 and the terminal mounting hole 42. The distal end of the first seal member 47 is exposed on the first joint surface 31, comes into contact with the second joint surface 40, and surrounds the distal ends of the first and second connecting terminals 23 and 38 to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignees: PANASONIC CORPORATION, HOSIDEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsuru Ogawa, Naoki Jinde, Hideaki Taketsu, Masaharu Mikawa
  • Display device
    Patent number: 9629238
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel curved in one direction; and a lower frame configured to accommodate the display panel. The lower frame includes: a plurality of bottom portions having a predetermined curvature; a side portion bent and extending from an edge portion of the bottom portion; and at least one connecting unit configured to connect the plurality of bottom portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Hyeon Lee, Lu Ly Lee, Kwang Wook Choi
  • Keyboard module and notebook computer with the same
    Patent number: 9618987
    Abstract: A keyboard module includes plural keys, a switch circuit board and a metallic bottom plate. The plural keys and the switch circuit board are disposed on the metallic bottom plate. The metallic bottom plate includes a first metal plate and a second metal plate. The first metal plate and the second metal plate are made of different metallic materials. Consequently, the metallic bottom plate has the two kinds of metallic characteristics. According to the consumer's requirements, the manufacturer of the keyboard module may select suitable metallic materials to produce the desired metallic bottom plate. Consequently, the metallic bottom plate will possess different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventor: Bo-An Chen
  • Data storage securing mechanism
    Patent number: 9618985
    Abstract: A data storage device securing mechanism is used to secure a data storage device on a board. The data storage device securing mechanism includes a bracket secured on the board, a pivot shaft secured on the bracket, and a latch piece rotatably installed on the pivot shaft. The bracket includes a plurality of sliding grooves. The latch piece includes a latch portion. The data storage device is configured to be slidably installed on the sliding groove. The latch piece is configured to be rotated and be received in the sliding groove. The latch portion is configured to be resisted against the data storage device to secure the data storage device on the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
  • Electronic device and connection apparatus
    Patent number: 9611683
    Abstract: An electronic device and a connection apparatus are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a connection apparatus rotatably connecting the first body to the second body. The connection apparatus includes a first damping member and a second damping member, which are operable to mutually cooperate with each other, wherein a contact force between the first damping member and the second damping member is variable to accordingly generate a variable damping force on the first body and the second body according to a relative arrangement between the first body and the second body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ran Zhang, Wei Su
  • Housing with releasable locking element
    Patent number: 9606575
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a housing (10) with at least one first and at least one second housing part (14, 16) and at least one locking element (26), the latter being arranged movably on the at least one first housing part (14) and comprises a plurality of first engaging portions (28, 30, 32, 34) that form a releasable fit connection with a plurality of second engaging portions (44, 46, 48, 50) arranged on the second housing part. The change between the engaged and a disengaged state of the first and second engaging portions is realized by moving the locking element (26). The invention relates further to a monitor device with such a housing (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Kaljopa Gerst, Frank Werner
  • Interactive kiosk systems and methods for their manufacture
    Patent number: 9600026
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for updating a kiosk include removing a first face plate, having a first opening, from a sub-chassis; removing a first display, having a first size corresponding to the first opening, from the sub-chassis; securing a second display, having a second size, to the sub-chassis; and attaching a second face plate to the sub-chassis, the second face plate having a second opening corresponding to the second display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Zivelo Inc.
    Inventors: Zubair Birgeoglu, John Kucera
  • Mezzanine-style structure with integrated wiring harness
    Patent number: 9591775
    Abstract: In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a system may include a top plate, a bottom plate mechanically coupled to the top plate; a plurality of first connectors and a second connector. The plurality of first connectors may be located on an exterior surface of the top plate such that each of the plurality of first connectors is configured to electrically couple to a corresponding connector of an information handling resource as the information handling resource is mechanically supported by the top plate. The second connector may be electrically coupled to each of the plurality of first connectors and may be located on an exterior surface of the bottom plate such that the second connector is configured to electrically couple to a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Dennis Marcade, Corey Dean Hartman, Darren B. Pav
  • Electronic device and locking structure thereof
    Patent number: 9582047
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a first pivot structure, a second pivot structure, and a locking structure not in contact with the second pivot structure. The second pivot structure is pivoted to the first body along a first axis through the first pivot structure. The second body is pivoted to the first pivot structure along a second axis through the second pivot structure. When the second body is unfolded to an open position along the first axis, the first pivot structure drives the locking structure to go to an unlocked state, and the second body is adapted to rotate along the second axis. When the second body is folded or unfolded to other positions along the first axis, the first pivot structure drives the locking structure to go to a locked state, and the locking structure stops the second body rotating along the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yao-Tsung Yeh, Wei-Chih Hsu, Li-Fang Chen, Che-Hsien Lin, Wei-Hao Lan, Kun-Hsin Liu
  • Shock absorption structure and electronic device with same
    Patent number: 9582044
    Abstract: A shock absorption structure includes a receiving portion and at least one shock absorption assembly. The receiving portion is configured to receive a main body of an electronic device. Each shock absorption assembly includes a fixing member, a mounting member, and an elastic member. The fixing member is secured to the receiving portion. The mounting member is mounted to the fixing member and defines a through hole. The elastic member is received in the through hole and is configured to seals a gap between the mounting member and the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kuan-Chang Lin, Chia-Che Chang
  • Electronic device with stackable modules
    Patent number: 9575509
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a host module and a first expansion module. The first expansion module has a first wall and a second wall substantially parallel to the first wall. A host connector is located on the second wall. The first expansion module includes a first coupling wall and a first expansion wall substantially parallel to the first coupling wall. A first coupler is located on the first coupling wall. The first expansion module can be stacked on the host module where the first coupling wall contacts the second wall. The first coupler is electrically and detachably coupled to the host connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Jen Lin
  • Electronic device and apparatus
    Patent number: 9575513
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a third housing and a first movable member. The first housing includes a first opening through which the electronic device is capable of being coupled to an external coupling apparatus. The second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing. The third housing is removably attached to the second housing. The first movable member is across the first housing and the second housing, movable between a first position at which the third housing is locked to the second housing and a second position at which the third housing is capable of being unlocked from the second housing, and is configured to be restricted from moving from the first position to the second position when the electronic device is coupled through the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hisaya Nishioka, Masataka Tokoro
  • Display assembly
    Patent number: 9563230
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a front frame with an opening, a display panel, and a back frame. The display panel is mounted between the front frame and the back frame. The front frame includes a front frame body and a side frame portion surrounding the front frame body. A groove is defined in the side frame portion. The back frame includes a receiving portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion includes an outer frame body surrounding the receiving portion and one or more flanges protruding from the outer frame body. The receiving portion defines a receiving section for receiving the display panel. The back frame includes one or more resisting blocks protruding from the receiving section. The resisting blocks resist the display panel. The flanges engage in the groove to secure the front frame to the back frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhan-Ao Yu, Quan Liao, Te-Hsu Wang, Chih-Kang Cho
  • Shelf-mountable video display unit
    Patent number: 9560922
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to video display units that are specifically configured for mounting to a retail shelf, such as to display product information, brand information, retailor information or combinations thereof. The shelf-mountable video display unit is configured to be manufactured in few pieces and using low-cost components and materials, thereby providing a product has significant economic advantages over conventional digital signage. The shelf-mountable video display unit is also configured such that it is easily reusable and repurposable. For instance, the present shelf-mountable video display unit may be easily adapted and customized to provide for the marketing of various products and brands throughout its lifetime. The shelf-mountable video display unit is also specifically configured to withstand the stresses of the retail environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED WIRE CRAFT INC.
    Inventors: Douglas George Wunner, Anita Rosenblum Michals
  • Electronic device
    Patent number: 9552017
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a functional body and a supporting apparatus. The supporting apparatus supports the functional body on a supporting surface. The supporting apparatus has a supporting rod, which is connected to the functional body, and a base. When the electronic device is in a first usage mode, the functional body is approximately perpendicular to the supporting surface. When the electronic device is in a second usage mode, the functional body is approximately parallel to the supporting surface. When the electronic device is switched between the first usage mode and the second usage mode, a relative position of the supporting rod and the base is unchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignees: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED, BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD.
    Inventors: Fei Yu, Jun Zhang
  • Electronic device with injection molded display trim
    Patent number: 9547338
    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display. The electronic device may include a housing. A display trim may be formed from injection molded plastic that is molded directly onto the housing. The molded plastic trim may form a rectangular ring around the periphery of the housing. The housing may have angled or curved interior surfaces that are covered by the molded plastic trim. Computer-controlled positioners may be used to center the housing within an injection molding tool. Independently controlled positioners may also be used in capturing the housing between the lower die and the upper die in the injection molding tool. The injection molding tool may inject thermoplastic elastomer material into a channel in the upper die to form the plastic display trim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Apple, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce E. Berg, Bryan W. Posner, Dinesh C. Mathew, Robert Y. Cao
  • Adjustable electronic device stand
    Patent number: 9541957
    Abstract: Adjustable electronic device stand includes a base member defining therein a circular accommodation recess, an adjustment mechanism including an axial rotary table, a rotating component set consisting of a stub rod member, a driving plate, a rotating plate and a position-limit plate for rotatably securing the axial rotary table to the base member and a longitudinal adjustment unit pivotally coupled with a first pivot at one side thereof to the axial rotary table, and an electronic device holder including a mating connection member pivotally coupled to a second pivot at an opposite side of the longitudinal adjustment unit, a supporting platform for holding an electronic device, an electrical connector for the connection of an electrical connector of the loaded electronic device and a retractable clamp for clamping on the loaded electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: DATAVAN INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Hsien-Tang Liu, Kang Ku, Chun-Yi Lee
  • Aesthetically pleasing universal dock
    Patent number: 9535456
    Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing universal dock may support a variety of electronic devices of different shapes and designs while appearing to be customized to individually support each electronic device. The universal dock may support an electronic device using a support layer that may include any suitable material, including, for example, an array of vertical members, an elastic sponge-like substance, or any other suitable material. The compression of the support layer may be retained for future use with the electronic device, or the compression may be relieved, once the electronic device is removed from the universal dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Terlizzi
  • Pivot transmission device
    Patent number: 9523384
    Abstract: A pivot transmission device is compact and can be assembled easily and conveniently, and includes a pivot, a base frame having a guide hole, an actuator disposed on the pivot and movable in response to turning of the base frame, and a transmission arm connected with the actuator and the base frame. When the actuator is turned and displaced, the transmission arm drives the guide hole of the base frame to move relative to the pivot for the base frame to depart from (or approach) the actuator, conforming to the operation mode of an electronic apparatus and lowering the obstruction of heat dissipation for the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventor: An Szu Hsu