Patents Examined by Mandeep Buttar
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Patent number: 9374899Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly includes a first printed circuit board that includes first circuit traces formed of copper. A second printed circuit board includes second circuit traces that are formed of nickel/gold plated copper and terminations that are soldered to the first circuit traces. An electrical component contacts the second circuit traces.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Bracamontes Daniel, Irving Morales Rodriquez, Anel Ortiz Gonzalez, Gil Rene Sosa Cano, Jurgen Christian Hagedorn Millard
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Patent number: 9251858Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a stackable hard-disk drive (“HDD”) carrier using pull-out drawers and fasteners are disclosed. The carrier, in one embodiment, includes an inner case or drawer and an outer frame casing. The inner cage includes a base plate, a front cover, a first side panel, and a second side panel, wherein the first and second side panels are hinged to the base plate. The inner cage is configured to house a removable HDD. The first and second side panels also include fasteners for securing the HDD to the inner cage. The outer frame casing is configured to receive the inner cage via its two opposite guiding walls. The guiding walls are configured to allow extending the inner cage to a predefined distance from the outer frame casing for accessing the HDD.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Netgear, Inc.Inventor: Jim Lo
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Patent number: 9247318Abstract: A rack securing system includes a rack having a plurality of posts that are oriented to house a plurality of device chassis. Each of the plurality of posts includes a plurality of post apertures that are operable to receive a fastener to couple an edge of a device chassis to the rack. A first securing member includes that includes a plurality of first securing member apertures is operable to be oriented adjacent a first post such that the plurality of first securing member apertures align with respective post apertures on the first post and the first securing member extends over at least one fastener that is coupling an edge of a device chassis to the rack. At least two locking devices are operable to extend through respective aligned first securing member apertures and post apertures to secure the first securing member to the first post.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: Victor B. Teeter
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Patent number: 9237666Abstract: A folding electronic device includes a first main body having a first housing, an engagement unit, a second main body engaged with the first main body, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a hook member, a hook driving member, a first reset driving member, and a latch member. The hook member is fixed to the first main body. The latch member is fixed to the second main body. The hook driving member drives the hook member to protrude from the first housing to latch with the latch member when the electronic device is folded. The reset driving member retracts the hook member into the first housing when the electronic device is unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Ji-Bing Guo
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Patent number: 9225087Abstract: A computer component mounting assembly includes a carrier to support a hard drive and a data connector. The carrier is configured to slidably receive the hard drive along a first axis. The data connector includes a first connector configured to mate to pins of the hard drive, a second connector configured to mate to a SATA data connector, and a flexible cable connecting the two. The first connector includes an alignment feature to engage a corresponding alignment feature on the hard drive. The first connector is coupled to the carrier and slidable in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, and the first connector is configured such that when carrier receives the hard drive and the alignment feature engages the corresponding alignment feature the first connector moves in the plane perpendicular to the first axis to provide alignment of the first connector to the pins of the hard drive.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Michael Chi Kin Lau, Jeffrey S. Spaulding, Jinal Dalal
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Patent number: 9220170Abstract: A motor starter module is provided, the module according to the present disclosure including a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) substrate configured to communicate with and control the magnetic contactor, a mechanism part operating in association with an operation of the magnetic contactor, and an upper case covering the PCB substrate and an outer case of the mechanism part, whereby the magnetic contactor can be locally and directly driven, and controlled via communication to reduce a line cost, to shorten an operation time and to promote maximization of spatial utilization.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: LSIS Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyung Ku Lee
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Patent number: 9215819Abstract: A housing for accommodating electric and electronic components is EMC safe in the manner of a Faraday cage. At least one accommodating chamber, open toward the outside of the housing and otherwise substantially closed to all sides, is formed in at least one outer wall of the housing. At least one non EMC safe transmitter in the form of a non EMC safe transmitting or receiving device is adapted to provide wireless communication between housing side control electronics and an external control device. A functional component is adapted to be controlled by the housing side control electronics. The transmitter may be an antenna, the arrangement thereof inside the accommodating chamber ensuring that it is located outside the EMC protection or shielding. The functional component can be a peristaltic-type pump that is protected by the arrangement inside the accommodating chamber and does not protrude from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Rolf Schnekenburger, Erik Schoenewerk, Juergen Schneider
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Patent number: 9210829Abstract: A PCU (20) comprises an anchoring pedestal (22) that is attached to the opening of a transaxle and that has been molded from resin so as to be formed integrally with a terminal block (21); a cooler (27) that is disposed on top of the anchoring pedestal (22) and that has a power module; a heat-conductive board stay (14) connected to the top of the cooler (27); and a control board (29) connected to the top of the board stay (14). This mounting structure is configured such that by disposing the board stay (14) near a cooling tube (17a) for introducing coolant cooled by a radiator and by attaching the stay to the cooler (27) via a heat-dissipating sheet (61a) for actively conducting heat from the control board, the control board (29) is cooled by the coolant before the coolant has absorbed heat.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Yutaka Hotta, Tatsuyuki Uechi
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Patent number: 9198321Abstract: An apparatus including: a server component bracket having: a first set of holes configured to secure a set of grommets gripping a server component; a set of connectors; and a plunger comprising a pin and configured to generate an audio verification of successful installation of the server component bracket; and a server chassis bracket having: a set of sidewalls; a second set of holes configured to secure the set of connectors of the server component bracket; a side rail configured to guide the set of connectors into the second set of holes; and an aperture configured to secure the pin of the plunger following successful installation of the server component bracket into the server chassis bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Twitter, Inc.Inventor: Ali Heydari
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Patent number: 9190761Abstract: A connector with an audio playing module provided for being electrically coupled to a main board of an electronic device includes an insulating base, an audio playing module and a jack. The insulating base has a containing space and a containing groove, and the containing space has an opening, and the containing groove has a port. The audio playing module is contained in the containing space and disposed at a position corresponding to the opening and includes a speaker unit and a plurality of pins, and the speaker unit is electrically coupled to each pin. The jack is contained in the containing groove and disposed at a position corresponding to the port. Therefore, the connector can provide an audio playing effect.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventor: Nai-Chien Chang
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Patent number: 9184493Abstract: According to embodiments described in the specification, a method and mobile electronic device are provided for tuning an antenna. The mobile electronic device comprises an electrical ground member supporting at least one antenna; a housing containing the electrical ground member and having a conductive ring defining the perimeter of the housing; and a conductive tuning member disposed between the conductive ring and the electrical ground member, for transforming an impedance between the electrical ground member and the conductive ring; wherein the conductive tuning member is connected to the conductive ring by a first short, and to the electrical ground member by a second short.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Houssam Kanj, Huanhuan Gu, James Paul Warden
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Patent number: 9176289Abstract: A data communication module tab is sufficiently compliant in off-axis directions that it resists damage from forces in such off-axis directions, yet is sufficiently rigid in the direction of its longitudinal axis that a person can insert the data communication module into a cage and withdraw it from a cage by pushing and pulling the tab, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Robert Yi
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Patent number: 9167715Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device, which comprises a rear cover, a display panel, a drive device and an adhesive member, the adhesive member including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; the first surface is bonded to the upper end of the rear cover, and the second surface is bonded to the upper end of the display panel, which is bonded at the lower end to the lower end of the rear cover; the drive device is arranged in the rear cover and electrically connected to the display panel to drive the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yubo Gu, Liuyang Yang, Pei Jia
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Patent number: 9144159Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first member having a first surface; a second member placed on the side of the first surface; a functional element accommodated in a cavity formed by the first member and the second member; an external connection terminal disposed outside of the cavity on the side of the first surface of the first member; a groove portion disposed on the side of the first surface of the first member and extending from the inside to the outside of the cavity; a wiring disposed within the groove portion and electrically connecting the functional element with the external connection terminal; a first through-hole disposed at a position of the second member, the position overlapping the groove portion in plan view; and a filling member disposed within the first through-hole and filling the groove portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Shigekazu Takagi
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Patent number: 9134754Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a hard disk is disclosed. The fixing apparatus for a hard disk is used to accommodate a hard disk and includes a fixing bracket and a quick release device. The fixing bracket includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall and the second sidewall include a front perforation and a front fixed element, respectively. The quick release device includes a pair of resilient arms pivotally connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively, so that each of the resilient arms can be rotated respectively relative to the first sidewall and the second sidewall to form a first state and a second state.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Xiu-Qing Guo, X-Zhang Ivan
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Patent number: 9125289Abstract: A system for docking a computer tablet with a docking station. The computer tablet has an asymmetrical edge that is adapted to rest in a cradle portion of the docking station. While resting in the docking station the computer tablet may be rotated to various angles and still maintain electrical connectivity to the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Inventor: Javid Vahid
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Patent number: 9109746Abstract: A mounting apparatus for portable electronic devices provides a hands-free support for utilizing various portable electronics, such as smart phones or tablets. The mounting apparatus includes a specialized base for use with a floor, table, wall, or headboard surface. An upper assembly secures to the electronic device and can be tilted to a desired orientation. The upper assembly also includes an illuminating accessory for ease of viewing in dim lit situations and an attachable privacy curtain.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Inventor: Sandy H. Boyd
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Patent number: 9104386Abstract: The server rack system includes multiple the servers, a central power supply module and an integrated network controller module. Each of the servers includes a case, multiple motherboard modules and a connector module. The case has an accommodating space. The motherboard modules are disposed side by side in the accommodating space. Each of the motherboard modules has a power port and a network portal. The connector module has a power distribution circuit and a network distribution unit. The power distribution circuit is electrically connected to each of the power ports. The network distribution unit is connected to each of the network portals. The power distribution circuit is electrically connected to the central power supply module. The network distribution unit is connected to the integrated network controller module for managing the data exchange information between each of the motherboard modules and the integrated network controller module.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventor: Ji-Peng Xu
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Patent number: 9102284Abstract: An electrical junction box 1 includes: a metallic substrate 24; a relay 25 mounted on a surface of the metallic substrate 24, and arranged lower than the metallic substrate 24; an upper cover 4 covering the metallic substrate 24, and arranged upper than the metallic substrate 24; a hole 17 opening on a surface of a ceiling wall 7 arranged parallel to the metallic substrate 24 of the upper cover 4; and a heat introducing tube 18 continued to an inner edge of the hole 17, and penetrating the metallic substrate 24.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Yasuhiro Hara, Takuya Nakayama, Mitsuru Saito
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Patent number: 9101073Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack, a server, a switch, and a first supporting member. The rack includes two columns located at a front end of the rack. The server is installed between the columns. The switch is installed in the rack above the server. Opposite ends of a front side of the switch are fastened to the columns of the rack. The first supporting member includes a connecting plate mounted to a rear side of the switch, and a supporting plate extending out from an end of the connecting plate and located below the switch. A raised portion protrudes down from the supporting plate. The raised portion is supported on the server.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun