Patents Examined by Jinhee J Lee
  • Patent number: 10558245
    Abstract: An information handling system narrow width dual axes hinge rotationally couples portable information handling system housing portions to each other with minimal spacing between the housing portions. A gear assembly synchronizes motion about the dual axles at one end of the dual axles, the gear assembly having brackets to couple to each housing portion. Torque brackets couple to the opposite end of the dual axles, each torque bracket couple to a housing portion and resisting rotation of the housing portions by generating friction at the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John T. Morrison, Anthony J. Sanchez, David J. Hernandez
  • Patent number: 10545539
    Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch and a rotation shaft supporting part. The latch is rotatable around a rotation shaft between a housing position and a lock position, and fixes a first unit and a second unit in a closed state at the lock position. The rotation shaft supporting part rotatably supports the rotation shaft. The latch has a first ring-shaped part disposed coaxially with the rotation shaft. The rotation shaft supporting part has a second ring-shaped part disposed coaxially with the rotation shaft. Heights of the first ring-shaped part and the second ring-shaped part are set such that an area of abutment between the first ring-shaped part and the second ring-shaped part increases as the latch rotates from the lock position to the housing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenchi Shindo, Futoshi Kuriyama, Tatsuo Kuromoto
  • Patent number: 10537038
    Abstract: An electrical panel enclosure includes a baffle secured to an enclosure body. The baffle is between a first door gasket and a first side door flange of the first door to impede liquid flow toward the first door gasket when the first door is in the closed position. The baffle is also between a second door gasket and a second side door flange of a second door to impede liquid flow toward the second door gasket when the second door is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. Reese, Ken Huggins, Jason S. Mevius
  • Patent number: 10528082
    Abstract: An electronic device with a detachable battery cover is described. The electronic device comprises a device body, a battery cover, a first attachment body disposed on the device body, and a second attachment body disposed on the battery cover. The first attachment body and the second attachment body are attached to each other to connect the device body and the battery cover. The device body and the battery cover of the present disclosure are connect to each other through the first attachment body and the second attachment body so that the battery cover is firmly attached on the electronic device and easy to detach the battery cover. Attachment capacity of the first attachment body and the second attachment body will not be weakened with the increase in the number of detachments so that service life can be extend and the quality of the electronic device can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: JRD Communication Inc.
    Inventors: Zhiguo Hu, Dongshui Su, Pengfei Liu, Di Liang
  • Patent number: 10517183
    Abstract: A hold and release device of reduced size allowing the sliding of a server chassis relative to a rack includes a mounting assembly mounted to the server chassis. A fixing member is rotatably coupled to the mounting assembly and comprises a first protrusion to fasten the server chassis to the rack. A latching button is configured to latch the fixing member to the mounting assembly. A guiding member is connected to a button stage receives the latching button and has a sliding tunnel, and a handle slidably coupled to the guiding member is located in the sliding tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: NANNING FUGUI PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-Jui Huang, Chih-Hsuan Lin
  • Patent number: 10512183
    Abstract: A control board enclosure with a slideable platform configured for use within an air handler. The control board enclosure is configured such that the humidity within the enclosure is stabilized or more stable as compared to the more rapid changes in humidity that may be occurring externally. The control board enclosure is substantially sealed or air tight through the use of gaskets, sealant, and/or close fittings that the rapid changes in humidity of the external environment are less likely to affect objects within the enclosure. This humidity stabilization can improve the longevity of the control board stored therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Brandon Moon
  • Patent number: 10509444
    Abstract: The present application provides a docking station and a POS machine using the same. The docking station includes a housing, a mainboard mounted inside the housing, a display device mounted on the housing, and a support configured to detachably support a card swiping device; the display device is mounted on the housing, the support is fixed on the housing, a data plug for connecting with the card swiping device is mounted inside the support, and the data plug is electrically connected with the mainboard. Such that the function of the card swiping device can be expanded and the docking station of the card swiping device is formed. By using the support to support the card swiping device, the occupied space can be reduced, and the use is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: PAX COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaowen Luo, Chenghe Yang, Jigui Li
  • Patent number: 10503214
    Abstract: The application discloses a support device, mounted in a portable electronic device, including an upper-cover shell, a base shell, and a pivot. The support device includes a cam structure, a first rod member, a second rod member, and a support member. The cam structure is connected to the pivot. The first pivot portion and the second pivot are pivotally connected to the base shell. The first rod member is in contact with the cam structure, and includes a first slide portion. The second rod member includes a second slide portion, movably connected to the first slide portion. The support member penetrates through an opening of the base shell, where a top surface of the support member and the second rod member are in contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Shi Jiang, Yen-Chi Kuo, Tzu-Ming Yang, Yu-Hao Chiu, Yu-Shu Zheng, Jeng-Hong Chiu, Chih-Ming Chen, Chih-Liang Chiang
  • Patent number: 10496129
    Abstract: A hinge device can detect an open angle and an opening/closing angular velocity with high responsiveness and simple configuration. The hinge device enables rotary motion of a main-body chassis and a display chassis, and includes a first chassis shaft non-rotatably provided with respect to the main-body chassis, a second chassis shaft non-rotatably provided with respect to the display chassis, a cylindrical body into which the first chassis shaft is inserted to rotate with rotary motion thereof, a ring-type magnet non-rotatably fixed to the cylindrical body, a sensor that detects a movement of the magnet associated with the rotary motion from the change of magnetism, and a controller that reads a signal from the sensor to calculate an open angle and an opening/closing angular velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Tabito Miyamoto, Yu Takahashi, Masato Ito
  • Patent number: 10495138
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a hinge assembly with a compressible sleeve. In one example, a base member is coupled to an upright member via a hinge assembly. In an example, the hinge assembly include a first securing member, a second securing member including a shaft coupled to the first securing member; a compressible sleeve to engage the shaft, and a spring coupled to the first securing member. In an example, the spring is to engage the compressible sleeve and apply a compressive force on the sleeve in response to a rotational movement of the hinge assembly in a first direction and reduce a compressive force when the hinge assembly is rotated in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Chia Hua Chu, Chin-Chang Ho
  • Patent number: 10492323
    Abstract: The present invention provides a three-dimensional angular adjusting and positioning device, which comprises a fixing member, a first adjusting member and a second adjusting member. The relative positions of the second adjusting member, the first adjusting member and the fixing member are adjusted by switching an arm with an eccentric cam of the second adjusting member to drive two engaging portions between the fixing member and the first adjusting member and two engaging portions between the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member. While the engaging portions are separated from each other, an adjustable state is achieved. While the engaging portions are engaged with each other, a positioned state is achieved. Thus, the electronic equipment mounted on three-dimensional angular adjusting and positioning device can be adjusted to a specific angle and then positioning according to the practical requirements. It avoids the displacement due to the collision or gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventor: Wen-Fong Jean
  • Patent number: 10446952
    Abstract: A wire connection accessory is disclosed that includes a mounting structure formed thereon configured to mate with an existing mounting feature provided on a “host” electrical switching component or “host” operator switch present within an electrical enclosure/assembly is disclosed. The wire connection accessory comprises a component whose mechanical and electrical state does not change response to functioning of the host device to which it is mounted. The host electrical switching component or operator switch includes a first mounting feature formed on an external surface thereof so as to serve as a host device. The wire connection accessory includes a second mounting feature mateable with the first mounting feature to selectively affix the wire connection accessory to the host device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Peter Joseph Fanduzzi, Joseph Paul Uphaus, Thomas Francis Kurland
  • Patent number: 10349714
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for a handheld electronic device. The device comprises a processor, memory storing program instructions accessible by the processor to operate the electronic device, and a housing including a back surface and a peripheral edge. The housing includes one or more grooves. A gripping element is provided within the groove. The gripping element includes a textured surface that is recessed within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert James Kapinos, Russell Speight VanBlon, Scott Wentao Li, Timothy Winthrop Kingsbury
  • Patent number: 10251319
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat radiation apparatus using modular cooling apparatuses. The heat radiation apparatus includes one or more modular apparatuses, and a housing in which the modular apparatuses are inserted. The housing includes an outer frame, and one or more bridges that support the modular cooling apparatuses in the outer frame. A step is formed at the outer frame and the bridges to mount a radiation plate thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: LSIS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Soo-Yong Hwang
  • Patent number: 8693201
    Abstract: An intermediate member includes: a base section including a fixing portion provided on a circuit board along the outer periphery of a switch section, and a cylindrical held portion formed integrally with the upper end of the fixing portion; a operator portion operable to drive the switch section; and a resilient connection portion resiliently connecting the operator portion to the base section. A panel member and the circuit board are fixed in face-to-face pressed engagement with each other with the intermediate member sandwiched therebetween. The operator portion is partly exposed out of an opening portion formed in the panel member, the held portion is held fitted with a cylindrical holding portion provided on the lower surface of the panel member, and the fixing portion is sandwiched between the lower end of the holding portion and the upper surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Kenji Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 8648264
    Abstract: A terminal box comprises a box casing 2 including terminal elements incorporated into the interior thereof; a lid element 4 for closing an opening of the box casing; and an engaging mechanism 7 for fixedly engaging an engaging element 5 provided in the lid element with an engaged element 6 provided in the box casing by pressing the lid element against the box casing. The engaging element includes a projecting piece 21 extending in a pressing direction of the lid member, and an engaging pawl 23 extending in a direction vertical to the extending direction of the projecting piece and provided in part of the projecting piece other than a distal end portion 22 of the projecting piece. The engaged element has a receiving hole 24 opening toward an outer side of the box casing and allowing the distal end portion of the projecting piece to be exposed to the outside when engaged with the engaging pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hosiden Corporation
    Inventor: Yutaka Masumoto
  • Patent number: 8570720
    Abstract: The CFAST duplication system allows digital data copy from a master CFAST storage device to multiple target CFAST storage devices. The CFAST duplication system includes a duplicator chassis with the space that can install multiple 5.25 inch optical disc drives. A controller is secured in a tray-shaped frame with overall dimensions of one 5.25 inch optical disc drive. An electronic circuit is mechanically secured within the controller, and includes a digital logic circuit for reading digital data from one CFAST storage device and writing the read digital data to other CFAST storage devices. CFAST decks are the means by which CFAST storage devices can be plugged into the CFAST duplicator system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey Yao, Anthony Xinghua Zhang
  • Patent number: 8472180
    Abstract: A securing apparatus for securing a hard disk with two opposite sidewalls includes a connecting rod, a first securing plate, a second securing plate, a supporting rod, and a locking handle. The connecting rod includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first securing plate has an end fixed to the first end portion of the connecting rod. The second securing plate has an end pivotably connected to the second end portion of the connecting rod, the second securing plate includes a locking member. The supporting rod has a first end fixed to the first securing plate, and a second end opposite to the first end. The locking handle is pivotably connected to the second end of the supporting rod, the locking handle is able to be locked by the locking member to keep the second securing plate clamped to the hard disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xin-Hu Gong, Gao-Liang Xia
  • Patent number: 8107235
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first module, a second module, a flexible printed circuit board, a first protecting cover and a second protecting cover. The first module comprises a bottom plate. The second module is disposed below the first module and comprises a top plate. The flexible printed circuit board connects the first module and the second module. The first protecting cover is disposed below the top plate. The second protecting cover is disposed below the top plate, wherein an end of the second protecting cover is fixed on the bottom plate. When the first module slides relative to the second module from a first position to a second position, the bottom plate forces the second protecting cover to change from a closed state to an opened state to totally cover the flexible printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Shan Yeh
  • Patent number: 8054613
    Abstract: A supporting device of the invention comprises a main body, a shaft, and a rotating component. The main body comprises a sliding path and an opening. The shaft and the rotating component can slide along the sliding path. The rotating component is connected to the shaft. The shaft and at least a part of the rotating component can then be extended beyond the main body through the opening. Through the aforementioned configuration, the shaft can rotate with respect to the main body when the shaft and at least a part of the rotating component are extended beyond the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Wistron Neweb Corp.
    Inventors: Hsin-Hui Hsu, Bau-Yi Huang