Patents by Inventor Anna Buechin

Anna Buechin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180052489
    Abstract: An electronic reading device includes a mid-frame structure such that the mid-frame structure can include a reverse draft. A reverse draft corresponds to a back of the electronic reading device being a predetermined amount wider than a front of the electronic reading device. Additionally, a co-molded mid-frame stiffener provides a predetermined rigidity of the electronic reading device. The electronic reading device also includes a display integrated with the front of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the display and the mid-frame structure includes one or more electronic reading device components. Similarly, a back cover is integrated with the back of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the back cover and the mid-frame structure includes additional electronic reading device components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.
    Inventors: Archer WUN, Anna BUECHIN, James WU, Ernesto SALAS
  • Publication number: 20180049529
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic reading device includes a back cover, wherein the back cover is configured to secure the electronic reading device. The back cover includes a plurality of metal plates, each of the plurality of metal plates disposed in a predetermined location. The protective case also includes a front cover, wherein the front cover includes a plurality of magnets, each of the plurality of magnets being disposed in a predetermined location and one or more of the plurality of magnets being positioned based on the location of one or more corresponding metal plates. The front cover also includes a Hall sensor magnet positioned on top of a magnet shielding, wherein the Hall sensor magnet is positioned between the magnet shielding and the back cover of the protective case when the protective case is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.
    Inventor: Anna BUECHIN
  • Patent number: 9451818
    Abstract: A housing accessory convertible to a stand for a mobile computing device. The housing accessory includes a foldable cover member that has an upper portion, a flap portion, and a single folding hinge between the two portions and extending diagonally across the foldable cover. The flap portion can be rotated about the single holding hinge from a position coplanar with the upper portion to a folded position. Thereby the foldable cover is converted into a display stand operable to retain the mobile computing device in an inclined angle on a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.
    Inventor: Anna Buechin
  • Publication number: 20150296946
    Abstract: A housing accessory convertible to a stand for a mobile computing device. The housing accessory includes a foldable cover member that has an upper portion, a flap portion, and a single folding hinge between the two portions and extending diagonally across the foldable cover. The flap portion can be rotated about the single holding hinge from a position coplanar with the upper portion to a folded position. Thereby the foldable cover is converted into a display stand operable to retain the mobile computing device in an inclined angle on a supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Kobo Incorporated
    Inventor: Anna BUECHIN
  • Publication number: 20070227678
    Abstract: A dual drawstring curtain assembly comprising a first hanging cloth that has a first drawstring attached to the first hanging cloth at a first corner. The first drawstring is also slidingly attached at a first attachment point proximate to the perimeter of the first hanging cloth opposite the first corner. A second drawstring is attached at one end of the first hanging cloth at a second corner that is opposite the first corner. The second drawstring is also slidingly attached at a second attachment point proximate to the perimeter of the first hanging cloth opposite the second corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Umbra Inc.
    Inventor: Anna Buechin
  • Publication number: 20060086681
    Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a flower shaped holder having a hub and a plurality of overlapping fingers extending radially outwardly from the hub. The invention holds objects such as photographs, notes, and business cards. The hub comprises top and bottom disks that are secured to one another. The fingers are consequently secured to the hub. A magnet and mounting slot are positioned on the bottom disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: UMBRA INC.
    Inventor: Anna Buechin
  • Patent number: D510955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Umbra Inc.
    Inventor: Anna Buechin