Patents Examined by Xanthia C Cunningham
  • Patent number: 11507134
    Abstract: A device may include a display, a housing, a base, and a hinge operably coupling the display and the housing. The hinge may be moveable over a range of positions. One or more loudspeakers are disposed in the housing. A motor couples to the housing and is configured to rotate the housing and the display. The base is configured to remain stationary during actuation of the motor. In some instances, the device may include a camera and one or more microphones for determining a position of a user. The motor may actuate in a direction of the user to provide increase audio and/or visual experiences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kei Yamamoto, Eric Nguyen, Paul Drucker, Manqi Xu, Miyuki Matsumoto, Weston Skye
  • Patent number: 11510329
    Abstract: Scalable-bandwidth aggregation boxes are disclosed that allow scalable electrical connection bandwidth of multiple servers in a rack to aggregation modules and compact bifurcatable optical cables to connect the aggregation modules to switches, while minimizing switch faceplate connector area requirements by using optical connectors. Users of a system including scalable-bandwidth aggregation boxes can choose a desired bandwidth cable to connect a server to a switch via an aggregation box. An aggregation box may include a scalable-bandwidth electrical connector on a faceplate, signal lines coupled between the scalable-bandwidth electrical connector and a board connector in the housing, and a serviceable bandwidth-aggregation module removably disposed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kevin Leigh, John Norton
  • Patent number: 11502010
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to module installation on printed circuit boards with embedded trace technology. An embodiment of a printed circuit board includes one or more layers including a top layer; multiple embedded traces that are contained in an area of a surface of a first layer of the one or more layers of the printed circuit board; and a first module, the first module being installed on the plurality of printed traces in the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Quan Qi, Carlton E. Hanna
  • Patent number: 11493545
    Abstract: A measurement device, such as a power meter or power submeter, may comprise a frame disposed in a housing dividing an interior volume of the housing into a first volume and a second volume. An external power source is connected to the device in the first volume and the frame may serve as an insulative barrier between the first volume and an exterior it and the housing. The device may alternatively, or additional include, an user interface assembly that is configured to mounted in a same orientation regardless of an orientation of the device or housing of a device relative to the external power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SETRA SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Christopher Beishline, Been-Chyuan Lin, Thomas Huntington Lish, Jeffrey Alan Herb, Hubertus Alexander Caris, Dion Hofste, Christian Peter Suurmeijer, Martinus Johannus Hannink
  • Patent number: 11490530
    Abstract: In some examples, a device can include a display coupled to a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism applies a first force in a first direction, an enclosure coupled to the display with the locking mechanism, and a spring mechanism coupled to the enclosure and the locking mechanism to prevent a tension level between the display and the enclosure from exceeding a tension threshold, wherein the spring mechanism applies a second force in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tien Liang Chung, Sheng-Kai Su, Ching Ho Wang
  • Patent number: 11483944
    Abstract: A rack within a datacenter or other environment can include a plurality of appliances arranged in the rack such that ports of the appliances are aligned vertically or in another direction. A cartridge can include an elongate rigid body along which connectors are arranged. The connectors may be engageable with the aligned ports of the appliances in response to translation of the cartridge toward the rack. The cartridge can include cabling within the elongate rigid body, and the cabling can provide paths among subsets of the connectors, for example, such that subsets of the appliances are accordingly connected for transmission of data or other signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alaa Adel Mahdi Hayder, Paul Yu
  • Patent number: 11470933
    Abstract: Provided is a foldable electronic device accessory including a first housing having one surface to which a first body of a foldable electronic device is coupled, a second housing having one surface to which a second body foldably connected to the first body about an axis is coupled, a slide portion having one surface disposed to face the other surface of the second housing and configured to reciprocate toward the axis on the other surface of the second housing, and a first cover configured to enclose the other surface of the first housing, the other surface of the second housing, and the other surface of the slide portion, wherein the one surface of the first housing and the one surface of the second housing face each other in a folded state, and wherein the other surface of the first housing and the other surface of the second housing do not face each other and form a plane in an unfolded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Dahyun Lee, Kangmoon Kim, Wonkyu Sung, Junho Jin, Sojung Kim
  • Patent number: 11470731
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for mounting and aligning video display panels in a video display wall formed of an array of video display panels are disclosed. Disclosed embodiments provide a simplified mounting arrangement with reduced tolerances and tolerance stack up, while also permitting simple removal of individual video display panels for repair or replacement without necessitating removal or movement of video display panels adjacent the panel to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: H2VR HoldCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Hochman, Steven De Keukeleire
  • Patent number: 11464131
    Abstract: A system includes a cable management assembly movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The cable management assembly includes a first pair of brackets slidable with respect to each other as the cable management assembly moves between the extended position and the retracted position. The cable management assembly also includes a second pair of brackets slidable with respect to each other as the cable management assembly moves between the extended position and the retracted position. One of the first pair of brackets is pivotably coupled to one of the second pair of brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Russell
  • Patent number: 11452245
    Abstract: A flexible, rollable display system includes a display and one or more cover components coupled thereto. The cover components include openings that, when the display is wound around a roller, reduce induced stresses and the likelihood of the display cracking. The roller may include a flat portion to accommodate a printed circuit board or other electronic components less flexible than the display. The cover component(s) may be formed of heat radiating material(s) to improve performance of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: JiHun Song
  • Patent number: 11452223
    Abstract: A cable sealing assembly for a cable entry in a cabinet housing electronic equipment. The cable sealing assembly comprises a tongue-shaped protruding member, an elastic cable sealing member configured to be shaped around the edge of the tongue-shaped protruding member and a corresponding recessed member configured to receive the protruding member and the cable sealing member in between. The elastic cable sealing member has a plurality of through holes forming a single row, each hole configured to have a cable extending there through. The cable sealing assembly is configured to seal the cable entry when the protruding member and the recessed member together apply an even pressure on the cable sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
    Inventor: Gustav Lundmark
  • Patent number: 11442503
    Abstract: An electronic device such as a wearable electronic device may have a band. The band may form a stand-alone device or a strap for a wristwatch unit or other device. Electrical components may be mounted on flexible printed circuit substrates. A substrate may be encapsulated by elastomeric polymer material or other material forming the band. The elastomeric polymer material may form cavities that receive the electrical components. Components such as light-emitting diodes may be mounted to the flexible printed circuit substrates so that the light-emitting diodes are located in the cavities. Reflective sidewalls in the cavities may reflect light from the light-emitting diodes outwardly through a thinned portion of the band. Light-diffusing material in the cavities may be formed from clear polymer with light-scattering particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Shubham A. Gandhi, Mingjing Ha, Paul S. Drzaic, Chang-Chia Huang, Han-Chieh Chang, Bryce T. Bradford, David W. Lum, Bhaskar Banerjee, Adam Adjiwibawa, David A. Doyle, Hong Luo, Michael J. Brown
  • Patent number: 11432659
    Abstract: A storage device for installation on a bed includes a horizontal support member configured to be inserted between two mattress members. A vertical support member is coupled with and supported by the horizontal support member. A plurality of securing members are coupled to the vertical support member. A flexible storage member is fixedly secured to the plurality of securing members at a first edge and selectively attached to the plurality of securing members at a second edge. The flexible storage member is operable between a stowed position and a use position. The stowed position is defined by the flexible storage member being at least partially concealed from view. The use position is defined by the flexible storage member forming an interior storage space that is contained within the flexible storage member and supported by the plurality of securing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Alan J. Fox
  • Patent number: 11435777
    Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 11437833
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a system for using a top port, middle port, and bottom port to charge mobile devices and use other laptops and devices at mobile workstations, and also store a power cord to provide power for the system. The system includes a first connecting port to charge mobile devices. The system also includes a second connecting port underneath the first connecting port, wherein the second connecting port is configured to receive a first cord with at least two connecting prongs. The system also includes a third connecting port configured below the first and second connecting port. The third connecting port is configured to receive a second cord with at least three connecting prongs. The system also includes a base configured to store a power cord to provide power to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Yuyi Lee
  • Patent number: 11439033
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a first riser module, a hard-disk backplane module, and a plurality of hard-disks. The first riser module is disposed in the housing. The first riser module includes a first tray structure and a first riser board. The first riser board is disposed on the first tray structure. The first tray structure is adapted to move the first riser board in a first direction. The hard-disk backplane module is disposed in the housing. The tray structure is adapted to move the first riser board in the first direction to connect the hard-disk backplane module. The hard-disks are connected to the hard-disk backplane module. The modules of the electronic device of the embodiment of the invention can be coupled together more easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventor: Zhong-Hui Mao
  • Patent number: 11439029
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic device including a display arranged on a front face of the electronic device; and a housing structure forming at least a part of a side exterior of the electronic device and a back exterior of the electronic device, wherein the housing structure may include: a transparent housing comprising a side region arranged on a side face of the electronic device, a back region arranged on a back face of the electronic device, and a connection region connecting the side region with the back region; a transparent pattern layer arranged on an inner surface of the back region of the transparent housing and comprising a pattern; and a color layer disposed on an inner surface of the transparent pattern layer in the back region of the transparent housing, and disposed on an inner surface of the side region of the transparent housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeongseok Park, Yongkang Zhou
  • Patent number: 11432420
    Abstract: An insulating piece for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component includes at least one hook portion connected to the second housing component. The insulating piece includes a first covering portion, a second covering portion and at least one concave structure. The first and second covering portions extend in different directions. The concave structure is connected between the first and second covering portions. The concave structure and the second housing component form an accommodating space therebetween to accommodate the hook portion. The first and second covering portions cover inner sides of the first and second housing components respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiong Huang, Wen-Chuan Lo
  • Patent number: 11421815
    Abstract: A stand for suspending a display device includes a stand mechanism including supporting posts and a mounting plate connecting between the supporting posts; and a rotating unit configured to change orientation of the display device between a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation without detaching the display device, wherein the rotating unit includes a rotating unit fixed part fixed to the stand mechanism, and a rotating unit moving part fixed to a rear surface of the display device and configured to move together with the display device, wherein the rotating unit fixed part includes a fixing plate having two or more holes, a large spacer having two or more holes, and two or more small spacers each having one hole, and wherein the rotating unit moving part includes a sliding planar part having two or more holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Masamichi Yamada
  • Patent number: 11425828
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-part universal housing for receiving information technology, measurement technology and communication technology components also with an integrated surge protector for applications under a very wide range of climatic conditions and with a high protection level. The housing consists of a main housing body, wherein a removable housing lid is provided on the front side and a mounting device can be attached on the rear side of the main housing body. The mounting device is furthermore designed as an elongate bracket having two elbowed portions, wherein each elbowed bracket end has at least one fastening recess, and at least two spaced fastening apertures are provided in the bracket region disposed between the elbowed portions, the distance between said apertures corresponding to fastening domes disposed on the rear side of the main housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: DEHN SE + CO KG
    Inventors: Benjamin Moosburger, Ansgar Brossardt, Julius Maria Schrafl, Markus Götz, Tobias Braun, Michael Hess