Patents Examined by Jinhee Lee
  • Patent number: 9497867
    Abstract: A thin display device includes a display unit and an outer casing accommodating a device component constituting a display unit together with the display unit. Upper corner regions and lower corner regions of the outer casing are held by upper corner shock-absorbing members and lower corner shock-absorbing members disposed separately at upper corners and lower corners of a packing box when the thin display device is accommodated in the packing box. The device component is accommodated in a peripheral portion in the outer casing. A center of gravity of the device component is positioned within a region of the outer casing where the upper corner shock-absorbing member holds the outer casing and a region of the outer casing where the lower shock-absorbing member holds the outer casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motonari Ogura, Yuuichi Hasegawa, Tadahiro Kugimaru
  • Patent number: 9491873
    Abstract: An element housing package includes a base body having a rectangular shape, having a mounting region for mounting a semiconductor element, a frame body disposed so as to surround the mounting region, a connection conductor disposed from the upper surface to a lower surface of the base body, a circuit conductor disposed on the lower surface of the base body, one end of the circuit conductor being electrically connected to the connection conductor and an other end of the circuit conductor being drawn out laterally from a first side surface of the base body, and a metal plate bonded to the lower surface of the base body, having an attachment region and a ground conductor region. The metal plate has an outer peripheral region which is drawn out laterally from the base body, from the ground conductor region to the attachment region along an outer periphery of the base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventor: Mahiro Tsujino
  • Patent number: 9405320
    Abstract: An electronic device docking station is used to support an electronic device. The electronic device docking station includes a main portion and a keyboard. The main portion is rotatably connected to the keyboard. The main portion defines a receiving space and a receiving groove. The electronic device is received in the receiving groove. The keyboard can rotate between a closed position and a working position. When the keyboard is in the closed position, the keyboard is received in the receiving space. When the keyboard is in the working position, the keyboard and the main portion are substantially aligned in a plane. A base assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: ShenZhen Goldsun Network Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hai-Yi Ji, Zhi-Yong Gao, Yu-Lin Liu
  • Patent number: 9389648
    Abstract: A connector apparatus, system, and method are provided. The connector can include a first end (105A) and a second end (105B) operably connected by a flexible member (150). The first end and the second end can each comprise a backing member (110), comprising a plurality of fasteners (125) and an aperture (115) operably connected to the flexible member. The backing member can be at least partially encapsulated using a material (130) forming a surface (135). A compressible sealing member (145) can be disposed at least partially about the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Mark David Senatori
  • Patent number: 9354675
    Abstract: A server comprises two mainboards, disposed on a base plate. The mainboards comprise a plurality of expander cards and an electrical module. The electrical module is provided with at least one first storage device. Each mainboard further comprises a daughter card disposed between the base plate and the electrical module. The expander card or the daughter card is served as a system-tray of the electrical module by the at least one first storage device of the electrical module, so as to manage a disk array for a plurality of second storage devices of the server. This ensures that when the storage device of the mainboard is malfunctioned, it doesn't need to turn off the server for repairing. Under a condition of not affect normal function of the server, more electrical elements are provided to a limited space so as to increase or upgrade the function of the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Long Shen, Ji-Peng Xu
  • Patent number: 9347608
    Abstract: A supporting mechanism and a related electronic device can be adapted to apply to rotation of a signal transmission holder. The rotary supporting mechanism includes a base, a bracket, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a actuating component. The signal transmission holder is disposed on the bracket . Two end of the first connecting rod respectively pivot between the base and the bracket. A first end of the second connecting rod pivots to the bracket . Two ends of the third connecting rod respectively pivot to the base and a second end of the second connecting rod. The actuating component is rotatably disposed on the second connecting rod. A contacting portion of the actuating component is movably shifted between a first blocker and a second blocker of the third connecting rod since the second connecting rod rotates relative to the third connecting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Zhong-hui Mao
  • Patent number: 9232676
    Abstract: A cable backplane system includes a backplane having a plurality of openings therethrough and a plurality of mounting blocks. A cable rack is coupled to a rear of the backplane and includes a tray having a frame surrounding a raceway. Spacers are coupled to the tray that are secured to corresponding mounting blocks to position the spacers relative to the backplane. Cable connector assemblies are held by the tray. Each cable connector assembly has a plurality of cables extending between at least two cable connectors. The cables are routed in the raceway. Each cable connector assembly is positioned between and supported by corresponding spacers on opposite sides of the cable connector assemblies. The spacers allow limited movement of the cable connectors in at least two directions to allow alignment of the cable connectors within corresponding openings in the backplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Tyler Sechrist, Christopher David Ritter, Nathan Glenn Lehman, Brian Patrick Costello, Robert Paul Nichols
  • Patent number: 9196402
    Abstract: An electric component assembly comprising a semiconductor component (1) and a carrier is specified, wherein the carrier contains a highly thermally conductive ceramic and is connected to a varistor body. Heat from the semiconductor component can be at least partially dissipated to the carrier (3) by means of the varistor body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Thomas Feichtinger, Guenter Engel, Axel Pecina
  • Patent number: 9198330
    Abstract: A server includes a chassis including a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a rear wall, a front wall, and a partition wall. A receiving space to receive a power module is bound by the front wall, the partition wall, and front portions of the first and second sidewalls. A number of through holes is defined in each of the rear wall, the front wall, and the front portions of the first and second sidewalls. An outlet and an inlet of the power module face the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively. A part of the partition wall between the inlet and the first sidewall does not define through holes. Another part of the partition wall defines a number of through holes. A number of data storage devices is located between the partition wall and the rear wall. A number of fans is located outside the rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chao-Ke Wei, Li-Fang Fan
  • Patent number: 9185827
    Abstract: The energy conversion device (10) includes a power module (14), elements (16) for cooling the power module (14), and a sealed enclosure (12) for housing the power module (14) and at least one portion of the cooling elements (16). The cooling elements (16) include a cooling circuit 18, in which a heat transfer fluid circulates, a first heat exchange (20) with the power module (14), through which passes the heat transfer fluid of the cooling circuit (18) and at least one pump (24) for driving the heat transfer fluid circulating in the circuit (18). The enclosure (12) includes an area (26) for receiving heat transfer fluid, filled with heat transfer fluid, and the cooling circuit (18) includes an inlet orifice (28) in the circuit (18) made upstream from the driving pump (24) and opening into the heat transfer fluid of the receiving area (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Henri Baerd, Narayanaswamy Vedachalam
  • Patent number: 9165442
    Abstract: The present invention provides an asset retention device, including: a housing including a base portion and an end portion, wherein the base portion and the end portion each include electrical contacts; and an asset attachment structure securely coupled to the end portion and the associated electrical contacts of the housing, thereby completing an electrical circuit through the asset attachment structure and the housing; wherein, if the continuity of the asset attachment structure is broken, the electrical circuit through the asset attachment structure and the housing is broken. The base portion of the housing is configured to be selectively coupled to a main console, such that the electrical circuit is present through the asset attachment structure, the housing, the base portion of the housing, and the main console. The main console includes a controller/processor operable for detecting a break in the continuity of the asset attachment structure and the associated electrical circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: MARCON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Dennis E. Guessford
  • Patent number: 9155197
    Abstract: A laminated chip electronic component includes: a ceramic body including internal electrodes and dielectric layers; external electrodes formed to cover both end portions of the ceramic body in a length direction; an active layer in which the internal electrodes are disposed in an opposing manner, while having the dielectric layers interposed therebetween, to form capacitance; and upper and lower cover layers formed on upper and lower portions of the active layer in a thickness direction, the lower cover layer having a thickness greater than that of the upper cover layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sun Cheol Lee, Woo Sup Kim, Dong Gun Kim, Kyeong Jun Kim, Kyu Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 9049785
    Abstract: A mounting device includes a chassis and a mounting member. The chassis includes a rear plate, a side plate connected to the rear plate, and a bracket located on the rear plate. The bracket includes a top wall and a mounting piece. The mounting member includes a pressing plate and a mounting plate. The mounting piece defines a mounting hole. The mounting member is located between the side plate and the mounting piece. A first end of the mounting plate is secured to the side plate. A second end of the mounting plate is engaged in the mounting hole. The pressing plate and the top wall are configured for sandwiching a mounting tab of an expansion card. The mounting plate is elastically deformable to press the pressing plate towards the top wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiang Yu, Xiao-Yong Ma
  • Patent number: 9029714
    Abstract: An electromagnetically shielded enclosure that is portable and lightweight with a double perimeter entry seal. The electromagnetically shielded enclosure can be used for applications such as testing and security and can be scaled from a bench top unit to a large field deployed enclosure. The electromagnetically shielded enclosure has a novel entry seal that eliminates the electromagnetic leakage that is common around the entry areas of such enclosures. The entry seal of the electromagnetically shielded enclosure is made up of a door having a first perimeter closure material and a second perimeter closure material and an enclosure opening having a first perimeter closure and a second perimeter closure where the first perimeter closure material aligns with the first perimeter closure and the second perimeter closure material aligns with the second perimeter closure. This double perimeter entry seal provides for electromagnetic isolation within the electromagnetically shielded enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Select Fabricators, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary William Winch, Brian Donald Smith
  • Patent number: 9025321
    Abstract: Provided is a portable electronic device, including a first case, a first fixed magnetic part, a movable magnetic part, a second case, and a second fixed magnetic part. The first case has a bottom plate and a first engagement surface, and an angle is formed between the bottom plate and the first engagement surface. The first fixed magnetic part is disposed on the bottom plate, and the first fixed magnetic part and the first engagement surface form an accommodating space. The movable magnetic part is movably disposed in the accommodating space. The second case is rotatably connected to the first case and has a second engagement surface. The second fixed magnetic part is disposed at the second engagement surface. When the second engagement surface is held to the first engagement surface, the movable magnetic part is attracted by the second fixed magnetic part and adsorbed to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Chen-Yi Liang
  • Patent number: 9000306
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus (100) has an electronic device (151), a power supply plane (121) and a power supply plane (122) disposed with a gap (123) therebetween, a connection member (152) that electrically connects the power supply plane (122) and the electronic device (151), a ground plane (141) facing the power supply plane (121) or the power supply plane (122), a connection member (153) that electrically connects the ground plane (141) and the electronic device (151), a plurality of conductor elements (131) that is repeatedly arrayed, and open stubs (111) formed at a location overlapping the gap (123) included in an area surrounded by the conductor elements (131). In addition, at least some of the open stubs (111) face the power supply plane (122) which is not in contact with the open stubs (111).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Toyao, Manabu Kusumoto, Naoki Kobayashi, Noriaki Ando
  • Patent number: 8982583
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus that can prevent erroneous attachment of a fuse is provided. A PCU includes a housing having a surface. A fuse storage space is formed in the housing. The fuse storage space communicates with a region outside of the housing through an opening formed at the surface. The PCU further includes a cover member covering the opening, and an overcurrent-protection fuse located in the fuse storage space. The cover member includes a cover body closing the opening, and a projection section projecting inward of the fuse storage space relative to the cover body. The projection section interferes with the fuse when the fuse is attached erroneously in the fuse storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Hiroaki Yuasa
  • Patent number: 8971032
    Abstract: A device includes: a housing having a first component and a second component coupled to one another by a pivot member and movable relative to one another between an open position in which the first component and the second component are in the same plane and a folded position; a first slider slidably received in the first component and a second slider slidably received in the second component, the first slider and the second slider being movable toward the pivot member when the first component and the second component move from the open position to the folded position; and a flexible membrane coupled to the first slider, the second slider and the pivot member; wherein, in the folded position, the flexible membrane is located between the first component and the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Martin Philip Riddiford, Daniel Jordan Kayser
  • Patent number: 8971049
    Abstract: A portable electronic device, a peripheral expansion module and methods for assembling a peripheral expansion module onto a portable electronic device are provided herein. The portable electronic device may comprise a main housing unit having a front cover and a back cover which, when coupled together, enclose internal components of the portable electronic device. The peripheral expansion module, comprising one or more peripheral devices coupled within or on a peripheral module housing, may be securely integrated with the portable electronic device. A majority of the peripheral expansion module may be positioned outside of the main housing unit along one side of the portable electronic device. In some embodiments, the peripheral expansion module includes a pair of rails, which extend out from within an interior of the module housing for attachment via one or more mechanical fasteners to an interior surface of the main housing unit of the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Motion Computing, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford Edward Vier, Christopher Lorenzo Dunn
  • Patent number: 8971017
    Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a ceramic multilayer body including dielectric layers and inner electrodes stacked on top of one another with the dielectric layers interposed between a corresponding pair of the inner electrodes. The dielectric layers each include a perovskite-type compound including Ba and Ti. A boundary layer including Mg and Mn is located at an interface between an outermost inner electrode and an outermost dielectric layer. The outermost inner electrode is located at an outermost position of the inner electrodes in a direction in which the inner electrodes are stacked. The outermost dielectric layer is located outside the outermost inner electrode. A proportion in which the boundary layer is present at the interface is about 69% or more. A continuity of the outermost inner electrode is about 60% or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Nakamura