Patents by Inventor Chris TORRES

Chris TORRES 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).

  • Synchronous multi-segment hinge for foldable devices
    Patent number: 11650632
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus may include a plurality of plates configured to be rigidly coupled to a foldable component, and a plurality of gears mechanically coupling the plurality of plates to one another. The hinge apparatus may be operable to expand such that, when the hinge apparatus transitions from a flat state to a folded state, the plurality of gears are configured to cause the plurality of plates to translate laterally apart from one another at a selected rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Morrison, Chris Torres
  • SYNCHRONOUS MULTI-SEGMENT HINGE FOR FOLDABLE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220236772
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus may include a plurality of plates configured to be rigidly coupled to a foldable component, and a plurality of gears mechanically coupling the plurality of plates to one another. The hinge apparatus may be operable to expand such that, when the hinge apparatus transitions from a flat state to a folded state, the plurality of gears are configured to cause the plurality of plates to translate laterally apart from one another at a selected rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason MORRISON, Chris TORRES