Patents Examined by Keith Depew
  • Patent number: 11449111
    Abstract: A microprocessor loading mechanism, comprising a bolster plate surrounding an aperture, wherein the opening is to receive a microprocessor socket, one or more torsion bars coupled to the bolster plate, and a stud coupled to each of the one or more torsion bars, wherein each stud is to receive a nut to secure a microprocessor package to the microprocessor socket within the aperture and wherein each stud is secured to the bolster plate by each corresponding torsion bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Buddrius, Ralph V. Miele, Mohanraj Prabhugoud, David Shia, Jeffory L. Smalley
  • Patent number: 11445633
    Abstract: A telecommunication cabinet with anti-theft function includes a cabinet body, a cabinet door, a fan module, and a plurality of coupling parts. The cabinet body includes a cabinet and a telecommunication module. The cabinet door covers the cabinet body and is provided with a snap hole. A bottom side of the cabinet door is provided with an installation opening. The fan module includes multiple fans and an elastic clip, and the elastic clip is provided with a bump. When the fan module is placed into the cabinet door from the installation opening, the bump is positioned in the snap hole. The fan module is coupled to the bottom side of the cabinet door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Wei Chen, Tienen Chao
  • Patent number: 11442508
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an expansion electronic system and an electronic system. The expansion electronic device is adapted to be joined with a primary electronic device into one integral and to operate cooperatively. The expansion electronic device includes a housing and a plurality of functional modules. The housing has an assembly surface on a top side thereof and a plurality of individually independent receiving chambers on a bottom side thereof. The assembly surface is configured to join with the primary electronic device, and a first waterproof space is formed by means of structural interference between the assembly surface and the primary electronic device. The plurality of functional modules are disposed in the plurality of receiving chambers, respectively, and are individually installed or removed. A second waterproof space is formed by means of structural interference between one of the receiving chambers and the corresponding functional module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih Chou, Juei-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 11445621
    Abstract: A touch device is provided. The touch device includes a substrate, a light-emitting element, a light-shielding member, a sensing board, and a light-passing board. The light-emitting element is disposed on the substrate. The light-shielding member is disposed on the substrate, wherein the light-shielding member has a first opening, and the light-emitting element is located in the first opening. The sensing board is disposed on the light-shielding member, and is electrically connected to the substrate. The sensing board has a second opening, and the first opening and the second opening overlap. The light-passing board is disposed on the sensing board, and covers the first opening and the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: I-Shen Lin, Sung-Jie Huang, Chih-Kuang Wang
  • Patent number: 11435786
    Abstract: A portable information handling system integrates a sliding support with interlaced fingers below a flexible display to adjust support the display based upon rotational orientation of housing portions of the information handling system. In a closed position, the sliding support compresses by fully engaging the fingers so that room is provided over a hinge assembly that rotationally couples the housing to provide folding of the flexible display without wrinkling or compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Gerald Rene Pelissier, Kevin M. Turchin, John Trevor Morrison, Yung-Fa Cheng
  • Patent number: 11432412
    Abstract: A sleeve for receiving a computing device includes airflow channels. One example sleeve may include a discrete GPU to be connected to the computing device and output signals to a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Martin, Tom J. Searby, Ashton Ondra, Nathan B. Nuber, Kevin D. Kowalski, Derek Showers
  • Patent number: 11419249
    Abstract: The present invention provides a kit for laptop and PC users with assemblage components that fit upon a mouse pad, and are designed to mitigate the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and provide radio frequency or EMF shielding. The kit includes a pair of removable triangular wrist pads that fit onto the corners of a laptop. The wrist pads comprise an upper portion with an arcuate shape and stiffness to reduce CTS; and are detachable from the base triangles for affixing directly to the laptop beneath the typing keys. A pair of thigh pads having a relatively flat top side are designed for positioning on a user's lap to provide EMF shielding and raise the laptop for easier viewing. A third hollow wrist pad for use with a mouse pad has internal storage. Both the mouse pad underside and the assemblage components underside comprise fixation strips for secure storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Theodros Shawl
  • Patent number: 11397448
    Abstract: Provided is a notebook computer with a functional body, including a host, a functional body and a display body. The host has a keyboard portion and a receiving portion, and a height difference is formed between the keyboard portion and the receiving portion. The functional body has a first end and a second end. The first end is in pivot connection to the keyboard portion of the host. The display body has a display portion and a base. The second end of the functional body is in pivot connection to the display body. The display body is adapted to be rotated relative to the host and the functional body, so that the base is in contact with the receiving portion to switch to a folded state or a first unfolded state. The functional body is adapted to be rotated relative to the host, so that the base of the display body is relatively away from the receiving portion to switch to a second unfolded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han-Tsai Liu, Chih-Wen Chiang, Jyh-Chyang Tzou, Hsin Yeh, Yao-Hsien Yang, Cheng-Ya Chi
  • Patent number: 11360590
    Abstract: A novel functional panel, a novel device, or a novel data processor is provided. A structure in which a first plane, a second plane that is opposite the first plane, and a neutral plane between the first plane and the second plane are provided and a portion of a functional layer having a thickness greater than or equal to half of the thickness of the functional layer is in a region between the first plane and the neutral plane was conceived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Jinbo, Akio Endo
  • Patent number: 11350532
    Abstract: A portable data storage device that has a main housing, a data storage module mounted in the main housing, a first protective swivel, and a second protective swivel. The data storage module has a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. The first protective swivel is U-shaped and has two ends pivotally connected to the main housing. The second protective swivel is U-shaped and has two ends pivotally connected to the first protective swivel. The first protective swivel and the second protective swivel are not removed from the main housing before using the portable data storage device, thus preventing from being loss. The first protective swivel and the second protective swivel cover the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector respectively and protect the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector from being damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Vinpower Inc.
    Inventors: Calvinson Chang, Stanley Chu, Chihhan Chou
  • Patent number: 11327528
    Abstract: A display device includes a housing including first and second edge areas; a panel assembly between a window and the housing; a first waterproof member corresponding to the first edge area; a second waterproof member corresponding to the second edge area and disconnected from the first waterproof member; and a first sealing member in contact with the first and second waterproof members, the panel assembly, the window and the housing. The panel assembly includes a plurality of members each protruded further than an end of the first waterproof member to respectively define first edges. Each first edge is in contact with the first sealing member, and protruded distances of the first edges from the end of the first waterproof member increase as a cross-sectional distance from the plurality of members to the window decreases to form a stepped shape of the panel assembly at the first edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nam Jin Jang
  • Patent number: 11317531
    Abstract: A microelectronic device includes an accommodating housing, a circuit board, an electronic component, and a conducting wire. The accommodating housing has an accommodating space therein. The circuit board is disposed within the accommodating space, and has a first and a second end surface disposed opposite to each other. The first end surface includes a first conductive contact, and a lateral side of the circuit board includes a receiving hole being a half-open hole extending from the second end surface. A second conductive contact is disposed on the surface of the receiving hole and electrically connected to the first conductive contact via an internal power layer of the circuit board. The electronic component is disposed on the first end surface and electrically connected to the first conductive contact. One end of the conducting wire is disposed in the receiving hole and electrically connected to the second conductive contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: ALTEK BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsi-Hsin Loo, Chun-Wei Liu, Chao-Yu Chou
  • Patent number: 11306524
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sliding door unit and an electronic device thereof. The sliding door unit includes a sliding door, setting on a base through a sliding component, and configured to slide relative to the base when receiving an external force; a first movement mechanism group placed at a first end of the sliding door; and a second movement mechanism group placed at a second end of the sliding door, and the first and second ends being two opposite ends. The first movement mechanism group and the second movement mechanism group move at a matching pace relative to the sliding door on the base when the sliding door is moved by the external force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yadi Luo
  • Patent number: 11304319
    Abstract: A memory system of embodiments includes a container, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and an optical cable. The container has a hole connecting inside and outside the container. The first circuit board is disposed outside the container and has a first circuit to convert a first electric signal to an optical signal. The second circuit board is disposed inside the container and has a memory device, and a second circuit to convert the optical signal into a second electric signal and storing the second electric signal in the memory device. The optical cable transmits the optical signal from the first circuit board through the hole to the second circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Junya Kishikawa
  • Patent number: 11277927
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting an electronics structure may include attaching a circuit assembly to a first support structure such that the circuit assembly is movable relative to the first support structure. It may also include at least partially covering the circuit assembly with a cover and moving the circuit assembly such that a predetermined portion of the circuit assembly is aligned with a predetermined portion of the cover. It may further include moving the cover such that the cover is attachable to a second support structure, and attaching the cover to the second support structure such that the predetermined portion of the circuit assembly remains aligned with the predetermined portion of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Joan Balana Avila, Joan Ignasi Ferran Palau, Oscar Cano Salomo, Xavier Blas Morales, Jose Gabriel Fernandez
  • Patent number: 11266030
    Abstract: A hinge member of a display device includes: first, second, and third plates which are spaced apart from each other; a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft to rotate the second plate; a third rotating shaft and a fourth rotating shaft to rotate the third plate; a first shaft support connected to one end of the first rotating shaft and one end of the second rotating shaft; a second shaft support connected to other end of the first rotating shaft and other end of the second rotating shaft; a third shaft support connected to one end of the third rotating shaft and one end of the fourth rotating shaft; a fourth shaft support connected to other end of the third rotating shaft and other end of the fourth rotating shaft. At least one of the first and second rotating shafts and at least one of the third and fourth rotating shafts are linearly movable in response to rotation of one of the second and third plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinhyoung Kim, Jungil Lee
  • Patent number: 11256305
    Abstract: A printed circuit board mounting structure having an improved structure to improve the assemblability of a product and a display apparatus including the same are disclosed. The printed circuit board mounting structure may include a mounting member provided on a printed circuit board and a mounting hole provided on a chassis so that the printed circuit board may be mounted on the chassis without using a screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Ki Noh, Jae Hoo Park, Gyu Sung Do
  • Patent number: 11246233
    Abstract: This application relates to a magnetic attachment mechanism attached to a stand for a display unit. The display unit includes a housing enclosing a display panel. The housing has a recess formed on a rear surface of the housing to accept the magnetic attachment mechanism. The magnetic attachment mechanism includes a magnetic element that is magnetically coupled to a corresponding magnetic element in the housing of the desktop display device when the magnetic attachment mechanism is inserted into the recess. The magnetic attachment mechanism also includes a latch mechanism that locks the display unit to the stand when the latch mechanism is engaged with a surface feature of the recess. The latch mechanism can be disengaged to allow for mobility of the display unit as separated from the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sunita Venkatesh, David H. Narajowski, Lauren M. Farrell
  • Patent number: 11240922
    Abstract: A wall module includes a frame and a tile connected thereto. The tile includes an opening in which an electronic device mounting assembly is mounted. The electronic device mounting assembly includes a mounting plate having a receiving area configured to have an electronic device mounted therein. The electronic device mounting assembly also includes securing elements configured to selectively secure the electronic device within the receiving area and a face plate configured to cover an edge of the opening in the tile as well as a peripheral edge of the electronic device. The wall module having the electronic device mounting assembly described above can be a single wall module within a modular wall having a plurality of wall modules, each of the plurality of wall modules being with or without an electronic device mounting assembly mounted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Michael P Van De Sype, Colin V Blehm
  • Patent number: 11234350
    Abstract: A housing device for isolating electromagnetic interference emitting devices includes a structural frame for housing the electromagnetic interference emitting devices. The housing device further includes a non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure. The non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure is for encapsulating the structural frame. The non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure includes an access portion that enables the structural frame to be accessed. The access portion includes a vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, Eric Michael Tunks, Ben John Sy, James Don Curlee, Joshua S. Keup