Patents by Inventor David E Yao

David E Yao 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: 20240308436
    Abstract: Multi-use mounts adapted to hold a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone, in a plurality of different positions, are described herein. In certain embodiments, a multi-use mount comprises a main body configured to be selectively attached to the portable electronic device to thereby attach the multi-use mount to the portable electronic device, a neck pivotably connected to the main body, and a base pivotably connected to the neck. The multi-use mount is configured to be positioned in the plurality of different positions by pivoting at least a portion of at least one of the main body, the neck, or the base, relative to at least a further portion of at least one of the main body, the neck, or the base. The plurality of different positions include at least a closed position and a standing easel position. The base can include one or more magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: 10315585
    Abstract: Adjustable portable device holders are herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, an adjustable portable device holder includes an adjustable clamping element and a rotatable mounting element attached to the adjustable clamping element for removably securing a portable device to the adjustable portable device holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao
  • Patent number: 10088096
    Abstract: A portable support apparatus for an electronic device. The portable support apparatus can be connected to an electronic device to provide support. The portable support apparatus has a central portion which has a yolk retainer coupled to a proximal end of a central leg, and a central foot coupled to a distal end of the central leg. The portable support apparatus can also include side-support portions coupled to the central portion. The side support portions can be deployable to form a tripod. The adjustable device receiver can include a ball-connector which is received within a receiving yolk and a tongue coupled to the ball-connector. The tongue can be configured to be insertable into an opening of an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Publication number: 20180244211
    Abstract: Adjustable portable device holders are herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, an adjustable portable device holder includes an adjustable clamping element and a rotatable mounting element attached to the adjustable clamping element for removably securing a portable device to the adjustable portable device holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao
  • Patent number: D831660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D831661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D831665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D831666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D845960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D845961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D845962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D848443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D849012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D851650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao
  • Patent number: D858509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D859395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D864973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao
  • Patent number: D877742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Gregory D. Caneer, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D881122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran, Kenneth Y. Minn
  • Patent number: D1067908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Yao, Kenneth Y. Minn