Patents Examined by Rashen E Morrison
  • Patent number: 12710791
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel including a display area and a peripheral area surrounding the display area, where the peripheral area includes a bending area extending from one side thereof, a cover window arranged on the display area of the display panel, an adhesive layer between the display panel and the cover window, and a protective layer covering the bending area and in contact with the adhesive layer, where a modulus of the adhesive layer is less than a modulus of the protective layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junhyeong Kim, Youngmin Cho, Woosuk Jang
  • Patent number: 12704875
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a hinge module; a first housing, a second housing, and a flexible display. The first housing is connected to the hinge module. The second housing is connected to the hinge module. The flexible display is disposed through at least a portion of the first and second housings. The flexible display includes a display panel includes a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a direction opposite, when the electronic device is in an unfolded state. The flexible display also includes a window layer disposed at the first surface and a metal sheet layer. The display panel, the window layer, and the metal sheet layer are disposed so that a separation distance between the display panel, the window layer, and the metal sheet layer and inner side walls of the first and second housings and generates different interlayer slips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Heecheul Moon, Sinyoung Park, Inyoul Baek, Seungwhee Choi, Jonghwan Choi, Jongchul Choi
  • Patent number: 12704884
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first body; a second body rotatably connected to the first body; a base fixed relative to the first body, a first track being formed on the base, and a first stopper being formed on the first track; and a fitting member, wherein, during rotation of the second body, the second body drives the fitting member to slide along the first track, when the second body rotates to a first preset angle, the fitting member contacts with the first stopper in a direction of rotation of the second body to restrict the rotation of the second body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED
    Inventor: Peng Wu
  • Patent number: 12699423
    Abstract: A display module includes a display part and a protection part disposed under the display part. The display part may include a display panel including a bending area bent about a bending axis extending in a direction, a first area disposed at a side of the bending area and displaying an image, and a second area disposed at another side of the bending area and overlapping the first area in a plan view; and a circuit board disposed on the display panel in the second area. The protection part may include a protective film including a top surface facing the second area and the circuit board and an opening overlapping the bending area in a plan view; and a cushion layer disposed on the top surface of the protective film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Namjin Jang
  • Patent number: 12699428
    Abstract: A laptop computer including a host, a movable door, a display, an input module, and a fan is provided. The host has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The movable door is disposed on the second surface. The display is pivoted to the host to be folding on the first surface or unfolding from the first surface. The input module is disposed on the first surface. The fan is disposed in the host, and the movable door covers the fan. When the movable door is removed from the fan, an impeller of the fan is exposed from the host via the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chun-Hung Wen, Hui-Ping Sun, Chun-Hsien Chen, Jui-Yi Yu, Yen-Chou Chueh
  • Patent number: 12701668
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes: a display, a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge assembly, wherein the hinge assembly includes: a hinge cover connected to the first housing and the second housing, a first hinge connected to the hinge cover to support the first area, and a second hinge connected to the hinge cover to support the second area, wherein each of the first hinge and the second hinge includes: a shaft with a folding axis, a first cam configured to perform a linear motion along the folding axis, a second cam configured to contact the first cam, and a third cam configured to contact the first cam, wherein the first cam is configured to contact only one of the second cam and the third cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wonho Shin, Junghoon Park, Joongkyung Park, Hyounggil Choi
  • Patent number: 12696409
    Abstract: A tray is provided for an electronic device, and the tray includes a base and a baffle. The base has a bottom surface, a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are connected to the bottom surface. The first sidewall is connected to the second sidewall. The second sidewall has a plurality of opening portions. The baffle is rotatably connected to the first sidewall of the base. The baffle is used to rotate relative to the opening portions. Accordingly, the rotation of the baffle may adjust the flow rate and the angle of the air flowing through the opening portions. In addition, the baffle may also be accommodated in the base, and thereby electronic components may be held over the tray and the baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventor: Yong-Qing Zhong
  • Patent number: 12690148
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first housing part having first magnetic members disposed toward a first inner wall thereof, a second housing part having a second magnetic members disposed toward a second inner wall thereof, at least one hinge connected between the housing parts, and an accessory having third magnetic members disposed toward an attractive wall. In an unfolded state and a transition folded state, the first and third magnetic members are attractive toward each other to hold the accessory on the first housing part. In a fully folded state, the first and second inner walls are close to each other with magnetic attraction of the first and second magnetic members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: FOSITEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Han Lin, Yung-Chih Tseng, Hao-Yun Lee
  • Patent number: 12680647
    Abstract: A dematerialized information handling system display stand supports a display assembly with vertical adjustments using a single injection molded polyoxymethylene (POM) sliding member inserted in an extruded aluminum riser. A compression spring locks the sliding member in place with torsional force that releases to enable vertical movement. A hinge member couples to the sliding member to accept a display support that extends out of the riser and couples to the display assembly. Vertical sliding movement is provided with an assembly that uses only one screw for ease of assembly and disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Yi-Ming Chou, Chiu-Jung Tsen, Ching-Hui Yen
  • Patent number: 12681543
    Abstract: A rotation shaft assembly includes a connector, a first rotation shaft, a second rotation shaft, and a lock mechanism. The first rotation shaft is rotatably connected to the connector. The second rotation shaft is rotatably connected to the connector. The lock mechanism is arranged between the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft and is configured to switch a rotation of the first rotation shaft and a rotation of the second rotation shaft. In response to being at a first predetermined position, the rotation of the first rotation shaft is unlocked, and the rotation of the second rotation shaft is locked. In response to being at a second predetermined position, the rotation of the first rotation shaft is locked, and the rotation of the second rotation shaft is unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED
    Inventors: Feng Yang, Detao You
  • Patent number: 12676268
    Abstract: Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Paul X. Wang, Abidur R. Chowdhury, Bart K. Andre, Dinesh C. Mathew, Keith J. Hendren
  • Patent number: 12675142
    Abstract: A hinge device of a portable terminal with a foldable structure according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: housing positioned between one end of a first body and one end of a second body; first hinge blade and second hinge blade fixed to the first body and the second body, respectively, and supported by the housing to rotate at a predetermined angle between an ‘unfolded position’ in which the first body and the second body are placed on the same horizontal line and a ‘folded position’ in which the first body and the second body face each other and come into contact with each other; and link lever for interlocking the first hinge blade and the second hinge blade with each other so that the first hinge blade and the second hinge blade move relative to each other, wherein the first hinge blade and the second hinge blade have first inclined link groove and second inclined link groove formed on the undersides thereof, and correspondingly thereto, the link lever has first link protrusion and
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: FINE M-TEC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Chun Hong, Hyun Taek Jung, Chang Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 12660104
    Abstract: A detachable cable hub device includes a covering, a first connection module, and a second connection module. The first connection module includes a first sidewall and a first connection seat, and one end of the first sidewall is connected to a first side of the covering. The second connection module includes a second sidewall and a second connection seat, and one end of the second sidewall is connected to a second side of the covering, wherein the first and second sides are opposite. The first sidewall is provided with a first installation portion, and the second sidewall is provided with a second installation portion. A distance of the first installation portion to the covering is different from a distance of the second installation portion thereto. The first connection seat is disposed at the first installation portion, and the second connection seat is disposed at the second installation portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: AETINA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Jung Lo, Ying-Jui Hung, Yung-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 12638889
    Abstract: A foldable assembly of an electronic device and an electronic device. The electronic device may be a terminal product that includes a foldable flexible display, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device, a vehicle-mounted device, a virtual reality device, a notebook computer, a super mobile personal computer, a netbook, or a personal digital assistant. Support plates are respectively disposed between each door plate and the floating plate of the foldable assembly, and a protruding part and a recessed part are disposed on a side of the support plate facing the floating plate. In an unfolded state, a protruding part and a recessed part of two support plates correspondingly fit with each other. In a folded state, the protruding part is elastically bent and abuts against an upper end face of the floating plate, and the recessed part is separated from the floating plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: HONOR DEVICE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yaolei Zhang, Mingqian Gao, Yilin Lu, Haifei Li, Leibo Yuan
  • Patent number: 12641707
    Abstract: A ground point fixing device for a power supply module includes an engaging part and a fastening part. The engaging part includes an engaging body, a joining portion and an engaging portion. The engagement body has a body outer diameter and a body surface larger than a grounding hole on a power supply module circuit board. The joining portion is disposed on the body surface and has a joining portion outer diameter smaller than the grounding hole. The engagement portion is disposed on the body surface and around an outer circumference of the joining portion. The joining portion is passed through the grounding hole to be connected to the fastening part, so that the engagement portion of the engaging part is engaged in the grounding hole, and the fastening part and the engagement body of the engaging part are respectively fixed on an upper surface and a lower surface of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: ACBEL POLYTECH INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Heng Lin, Cheng-Chi Yang, Yung-Han Kuo
  • Patent number: 12628295
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device is provided and includes a central base, a pivot module, a torque module, two panel bodies, two transmission members, two connecting rods and a flexible screen. The pivot module is disposed on the central base. The torque module is disposed on the pivot module. The panel bodies pivot relative to the central base. The transmission members pivot relative to the pivot module. The connecting rods pivot relative to the panel bodies and the transmission members. The flexible screen is disposed on the panel bodies and includes a bendable area. When the panel bodies are in an unfolded state, the flexible screen is flattened. When the panel bodies are in a folded state, the bendable area is bent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Cheng Yeh
  • Patent number: 12601371
    Abstract: An example hinge structure of an electronic device includes a first rotation part connected to a first housing and being rotatable about a first axis, a second rotation part connected to a second housing and being rotatable about a second axis in an opposite direction to that of the first rotation part, a first arm part connected to the first rotation part and being rotatable about a first rotary shaft, a second arm part connected to the second rotation part and being rotatable about a second rotary shaft in an opposite direction to that of the first arm part, a first fixing pin connecting the first rotation part and the first arm part, and a second fixing pin connecting the second rotation part and the second arm part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyungsoo Kim, Jaeho Kang, Jungjin Kim, Giyun Lee, Iksu Jung
  • Patent number: 12602091
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise a housing comprising a first housing and a second housing. The first housing may comprise: a hinge module; a first plate connected to the hinge module; a second plate facing away from the first plate; and a first side frame surrounding a first space between the first plate and the second plate. The second housing may comprise: a third plate connected to the hinge module; a fourth plate facing away from the third plate; and a second side frame surrounding a second space between the third plate and the fourth plate. The first housing and the second housing may fold or unfold with regard to each other with reference to the hinge module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jungchul An, Seungki Choi
  • Patent number: 12602094
    Abstract: A direction changeable riser card includes a circuit board and first, second, third, and fourth riser connectors. The first connector is positioned at a first edge and the second connector is positioned at a second edge of the circuit board, the third connector is positioned at the second edge and adjacent to the second connector, and the fourth connector is mounted to a face of the circuit board and electrically connected to the first, second, and third connectors, and configured to mate with an expansion connector of an expansion card. The riser card is configured to be interchangeably mountable on a system board in a first mounting orientation associated with the face of the circuit board facing along a first direction, and in a second mounting orientation associated with the face of the circuit board facing along a second direction, with the circuit board being perpendicular to the system board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kuan-Wei Chen, Chih-Wei Chiang, Peng ChiangHsieh
  • Patent number: 12602089
    Abstract: Magnetic force adjustment mechanisms are described herein. An electronic device includes a base, a first magnet carried by the base, a lid and a second magnet carried by the lid. The first and second magnets secure the base and the lid together with a holding force. A hinge pivotally couples the lid and the base. A slider displaces at least one of the first or second magnets relative to the other of the first or second magnets to reduce the holding force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kristin L. Weldon, Michael S. Brazel, Jered H. Wikander, Lily Kolle, Weibo Chen, Aleksander Magi, Konstantin I. Kouliachev, Ralph V. Miele, Richard P. Crawford