Patents Examined by Rashen E Morrison
  • Patent number: 11751346
    Abstract: The present application discloses a rotating device and a display device, which relate to a field of electronic technologies. The rotating device includes: a first member including an anti-rotation groove and at least one first connecting portion; and a second member including an anti-rotation protrusion and at least one second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are rotationally connected, and the anti-rotation protrusion enters the anti-rotation groove to prevent the first connecting portion from rotating along a first direction with respect to the second connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: YUNGU (GU'AN) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuhua Wu, Qi Shan, Liwei Ding, Fu Liao, Yongfeng Zhao, Jia Liu
  • Patent number: 11729932
    Abstract: An example of a foldable display device includes a display panel having a first area, a second area, and a foldable area therebetween; a first support plate supporting the first area of the display panel; a second support plate supporting the second area of the display panel; a central support disposed under the foldable area of the display panel and configured to move vertically; a first peripheral support slidable while supporting the first support plate; a second peripheral support slidable while supporting the second support plate; and a hinge body disposed under the central support. The central support ascends toward the display panel during an unfolding operation and descends toward the hinge body during an in-folding operation. The first peripheral support and the second peripheral support move toward the central support during the unfolding operation, and move away from the central support during the in-folding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Youngjoon Yun, Seungo Jeon, Shinsuk Lee
  • Patent number: 11726527
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel; a first digitizer layer disposed on the display panel; a second digitizer layer disposed on the display panel and separated from the first digitizer layer; a first plate member disposed on the first digitizer layer; and a second plate member disposed on the second digitizer layer, wherein each of the first plate member and the second plate member includes a plurality of plate portions and one or more hinge portions configured to rotatably connect the plurality of plate portions to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Woo Seo, So Jeong La, Dong Jin Park, Jai Ku Shin, Seok Chan Lee, Sung Chul Choi, Ji Hye Shin
  • Patent number: 11720144
    Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably secured relative to a hinge axis through a range of rotation from a closed orientation to an open orientation. The example can also include an oblong friction shaft and a friction band secured to the first portion and defining an oblong aperture configured to receive the oblong friction shaft. At the closed orientation a major axis of the oblong friction shaft is aligned with a major axis of the oblong aperture to provide a relatively low resistance to rotation and at the open orientation the major axis of the oblong friction shaft is rotated relative to the major axis of the oblong aperture to provide a relatively high resistance to rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Denys V. Yaremenko, Daniel C. Park, Errol Mark Tazbaz
  • Patent number: 11723170
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first chassis having a heat generating element, a second chassis, a hinge device that connects the first chassis and the second chassis such that the first chassis and the second chassis can be rotated relative to each other between a 0-degree attitude and a 180-degree attitude, and a display provided across the first chassis and the second chassis. The hinge device has a metal hinge main body, a metal first support plate provided to be relatively movable with respect to the inner surface of the first chassis, and a metal second support plate provided to be relatively movable with respect to the inner surface of the second chassis. The electronic apparatus further includes a flexible heat conductive member in the first chassis. The heat conductive member thermally connects a heat receiving member that receives heat from a heat generating element, and the first support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Atsushi Ohyama, Takayuki Morino, Takuroh Kamimura, Akinori Uchino
  • Patent number: 11703917
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a chassis having an inner surface, and an elevation portion provided at one edge of the inner surface and raised to be higher than the inner surface; a display panel having a display surface, and a rear surface supported by the inner surface of the chassis; a bezel provided along an outer periphery of the display surface of the display panel, and supported by the elevation portion of the chassis; and a double-sided adhesive tape capable of being tensile peeled by pulling a tab for tensile peeling operation, and extending from the inner surface to the elevation portion of the chassis, to fix the display panel to the inner surface of the chassis and fix the bezel to the elevation portion of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Keita Ishikawa, Tabito Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 11693453
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a hybrid computing device. Some embodiments may comprise a computing device having an enclosure arranged to support a display on a front of the enclosure and a cover mechanically coupled to a side of the enclosure, the cover comprising a first portion having at least one integrated input device and a second portion having at least one flexible seam arranged to allow the second portion to adjustably pivot around the seam. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sameer Sharma, Gadi Amit, Yoshikuzu Hoshino, Chadwick Harber, Daniel Clifton, Kenneth Jasinski
  • Patent number: 11687480
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein having enhanced modular carrier form factors. In an implementation, an apparatus includes a carrier insertable into a modular bay of a chassis assembly, and a network interface card (NIC). The apparatus includes an Ethernet network cable connector configured to carry Ethernet signaling of the NIC, and a device U.2 connector configured to carry host communications of the NIC and mate with a mating U.2 connector of the modular bay when the carrier is inserted into the chassis assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Liqid Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Rudolph Heyd, Brenden Michael Rust, Jason Breakstone, Sumit Puri, Bryan Schramm
  • Patent number: 11678449
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display panel including: a folding area foldable around a virtual folding axis extending in a first direction; and non-folding areas spaced from each other with the folding area therebetween; and a protection member including: a hinge member below the display panel, and overlapping with the folding area to be foldable around the folding axis; a base member overlapping with the non-folding areas; and a support member connected to the hinge member and the base member. The hinge member includes: extension parts extending in the first direction and located along a second direction crossing the first direction, each of the extension parts having a guide groove; joint parts connected to opposite ends of the extension parts, and rotatably connected to one another; and a guide part including a protruding part protruding in the first direction to be connected to the guide grooves of the extension parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jungil Lee
  • Patent number: 11678450
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes: a screw rod; a holder mounted on the screw rod; a shaft sleeve set and a connection rod set. The shaft sleeve set includes: a first shaft sleeve embedded in the holder; and a second shaft sleeve fitted over the screw rod at an outer side and slidable on the screw rod. The connection rod set includes: a first connection rod having an end fixedly coupled to the first shaft sleeve; and a second connection rod having an end fixedly coupled to the second shaft sleeve, the second connection rod and the first connection rod crossing and being coupled at a junction. The first connection rod and the second connection rod cross to form an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jianwei Liu
  • Patent number: 11662770
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first sub-device, a second sub-device, a first hinge connected with the first and second sub-devices, and a single display panel coupled to the first and second sub-devices; where the single display panel includes a main area formed on inner surfaces of the first and second sub-devices, a cover area formed on a first outer surface of the first sub-device, and a round-edge area placed on a first side surface of the first sub-device, and configured to connect the main area and the cover area; where, in a folded state of the foldable electronic device, first information is displayed through the cover area or the round-edge area; and, in an unfolded state of the foldable electronic device, second information is displayed through the main area or the round-edge area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Lee, Hyunsang Park
  • Patent number: 11665845
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display; an upper housing surrounding a periphery of the display and forming a front of the electronic device; a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and forming a rear of the electronic device; and a window waterproof member disposed in an aperture between the upper housing and the periphery of the display. The window waterproof member includes an outer sheath composed of a first material; and an inner core composed of a second material more rigid than the first material and disposed substantially in the outer sheath such that each of an upper surface and a lower surface of the inner core facing the front and the rear of the electronic device, respectively, does not protrude out of a periphery of the outer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: Sung Eun Park, Jeong Eun Kim, Jae Uk Ahn, Jong Chun Wee, Hyung Woo Lee, Sang Hyuck Jung
  • Patent number: 11662769
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a dual-axis hinge module, a first linkage mechanism, a second linkage mechanism, a first object and a second object. The dual-axis hinge module is disposed between the first body and the second body. The first linkage mechanism is disposed to the first body and is coupled to the dual-axis hinge module. The second linkage mechanism is disposed to the second body and is coupled to the dual-axis hinge module. The first object is slidably disposed to the first body and connected to the first linkage mechanism. The second object is slidably disposed to the second body and connected to the second linkage mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Che-Hsien Lin, Ko-Yen Lu, Che-Hsien Chu
  • Patent number: 11650631
    Abstract: A stand device includes a base block, a first stand plate, a second stand plate, a third stand plate, a first hinge device that connects the first stand plate to the base block, a second hinge device that connects the first stand plate and the second stand plate, a third hinge device that connects the second stand plate and the third stand plate, and a fourth hinge device that connects the third stand plate to the base block. The stand device is configured so that the rotation axis of the third hinge device is located on an extension of the rotation axis of the first hinge device and the rotation axis of the fourth hinge device is located on an extension of the rotation axis of the second hinge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Watamura, Kazuo Fujii, Takayuki Morino, Madison Smith, Cuong Truong, Thomas Perelli
  • Patent number: 11647599
    Abstract: A flexible display module middle frame is provided. The flexible display module middle frame includes: a first frame, configured to connect with a first non-bending area of a flexible display module; a second frame, configured to connect with a second non-bending area of the flexible display module; a bending structure connected to the first frame and the second frame and configured to control the first frame and the second frame to rotate relative to each other; and a first sliding connection frame connected to a side of the first frame away from the second frame, a second sliding connection frame connected to a side of the second frame away from the first frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shouchuan Zhang, Shangchieh Chu, Yonghong Zhou, Baofeng Sun, Yanyan Yang, Pengfei Zhou, Meiling Gao
  • Patent number: 11644874
    Abstract: A multiaxial hinge that can smoothly realize and stably maintain a closed state of the first and the second casings and provide a multiaxial hinge in which creases or sags are hardly produced on the flexible display sheet in a closed state of the first and the second casings constructed to form space capable of accommodating a folded portion of the flexible display sheet folded when the first casing and the second casing are closed between the base plate on one hand and the front side plate and the rear side plate on the other is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: KEM HONGKONG LIMITED
    Inventor: Ryuta Kuramochi
  • Patent number: 11635789
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first chassis; a second chassis; a first display provided on an upper surface of the first chassis; a second display provided on an upper surface of the second chassis; and a hinge device that connects the first chassis and the second chassis. The hinge device includes: a first bracket including a first fixing plate fixed to the first chassis; a second bracket including a second fixing plate fixed to the second chassis; a first hinge block that supports a first upper hinge shaft and a first lower hinge shaft arranged vertically between adjacent end surfaces of the first chassis and the second chassis in a flat plate form; and a second hinge block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shibayama, Kazuyuki Kubota, Eiji Shinohara
  • Patent number: 11625075
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a pivot assembly and a second body. The first body includes a first side and a second side, and the second side includes a groove. The pivot assembly includes a container, a first gear, a second gear and a third gear. The container includes an accommodating space and a side wall. The first gear is disposed in the accommodating space and connected to the groove. The second gear is disposed in the accommodating space, pivotally disposed at the side wall and engaged with the first gear. The third gear is disposed in the accommodating space, pivotally disposed at the side wall and engaged with the second gear. The second body is pivotally disposed at the container and connected to the third gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chin-Chung Lai, Yung-Hsiang Chen, Shih-Wei Yang
  • Patent number: 11617277
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism being used for a foldable electronic device is provided. The foldable electronic device comprises a first panel body and a second panel body, which are pivotable with respect to each other The hinge mechanism comprises a central plate, a first pivoting element and a second pivoting element. The central plate comprises a first curved section and a second curved section. The first pivoting element is fixed to the first panel body and grips the first curved section. The second pivoting element is fixed to the second panel body and grips the second curved section. When the first pivoting element and the second pivoting element switch between a retracted position and a stretched position, the first panel body and the second panel body change between an unfolded status and a folded status correspondingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Cheng Yeh
  • Patent number: 11614779
    Abstract: A foldable touch screen display device with a flexible display including segments that can be folded from a compact state to an expanded state, and including a hinge mechanism having plate stops is described. The form factor of the compact state is comparable to a handheld phone. The form factor of the expanded state is comparable to a larger phone or tablet computer. Both states may include an integrated speaker and microphone. The hinge mechanism's plate stops provide a support structure below and in between the device's flexible display segments, preventing folding beyond a flat open state to an obtuse angle. The device can include sensors to indicate the state of configuration and mechanisms for alignment, locking, and further structural support. A module attached to at least one segment of the flexible display or rigid display may contain all processing and memory, and a communications system usable in any state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: LEPTON COMPUTING LLC
    Inventor: Stephen E. Delaporte