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: 20180043840
    Abstract: A portable device holder includes a device attachment element and a mounting element rotatably attached to one another. The device attachment element includes a main body and is configured to be selectively attached to a portable device. The mounting element is configured to attach the portable device holder to a mounting surface. The mounting element includes mounting arms including a mounting slot defined therebetween. The mounting element is rotatable and pivotable relative to the device attachment element and thereby enables the mounting slot to be selectively pivoted and selectively rotated between vertical and horizontal arrangements relative to the device attachment element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Gregory D. Caneer, Leonard John Duran
  • Publication number: 20170313259
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a portable electronic device to a pair of spaced apart posts (e.g., of a vehicle headrest or a suitcase), is also useful as a stand to support a portable electronic device at an angle relative to a horizontal support surface on which the apparatus rests. The apparatus includes a first element configured to be selectively attached to a pair of spaced apart posts by application of an external compressive or expansive force to thereby decrease or increase a distance between portions of the first element until grips of the first element can be aligned with and attached to the spaced apart posts, and then removing the external compressive or expansive force. The apparatus also includes a second element that is attached to the first element and is configured to selectively hold a portable electronic device. The apparatus, when used as a stand, functions like a tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao
  • Publication number: 20170313260
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a portable electronic device in a vehicle includes an element that is compressible or expandable, first and second grips, and a device holder configured to selectively hold a portable electronic device. The element has first and second ends spaced apart from one another by a first distance when the element is in its uncompressed or unexpanded state. The first and second ends are movable towards or away from one another by application of an external force that causes the ends to be spaced apart from one another by less or more than the first distance. The element is biased to try to return to its uncompressed or unexpanded state when the external force is not being applied. The first and second grips extend from the first and second ends of the element and are configured to grip a pair of spaced apart vehicle headrest posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Publication number: 20170314732
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a portable electronic device to a pair of spaced apart posts (e.g., of a vehicle headrest or a suitcase), is also useful as a stand to support a portable electronic device at an angle relative to a horizontal support surface on which the apparatus rests. The apparatus includes a first element configured to be selectively attached to a pair of spaced apart posts by application of an external compressive or expansive force to thereby decrease or increase a distance between portions of the first element until grips of the first element can be aligned with and attached to the spaced apart posts, and then removing the external compressive or expansive force. The apparatus also includes a second element that is attached to the first element and is configured to selectively hold a portable electronic device. The apparatus, when used as a stand, functions like a tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Publication number: 20170307133
    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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: KENU, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: 9718412
    Abstract: Adjustable portable device holder systems and methods 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: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao
  • Publication number: 20160037898
    Abstract: One embodiment of the leash for an electronic device, with a data port, comprises: a connector; a singular cord; an elastomeric coating; and a protective element. The connector includes a broad face, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch configured to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port. The singular cord includes a first and second end and defines a spring-loop junction therebetween, wherein the second end is arranged proximal to the spring-loop junction to form a loop. The elastomeric coating is arranged over the cord between the first end and the spring-loop junction and defines a spring section therebetween. The protective element is arranged over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. MINN, David E. Yao, Michael C. Huang
  • Patent number: 9164543
    Abstract: One embodiment of the leash for an electronic device, with a data port, comprises: a connector; a singular cord; an elastomeric coating; a protective element; and a washer. The connector includes a broad face, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch configured to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port. The singular cord includes a first and second end and defines a spring-loop junction therebetween, wherein the second end is arranged proximal to the spring-loop junction to form a loop. The elastomeric coating is arranged over the cord between the first end and the spring-loop junction and defines a spring section therebetween. The protective element is arranged over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord. The washer couples the first end to the connector, the cord extending from the broad face of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y Minn, David E Yao, Michael C Huang
  • Publication number: 20150274088
    Abstract: Adjustable portable device holder systems and methods 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: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. MINN, David E. Yao
  • Patent number: D741397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D750633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D751624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D778975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D783541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D784439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D786841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Kenu, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D796477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D796478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D796571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran
  • Patent number: D805119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: KENU, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Y. Minn, David E. Yao, Leonard John Duran