Patents by Inventor Gregory Scott YODER

Gregory Scott YODER 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).

  • Patent number: 11811078
    Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device has a frame including a recessed battery compartment, the recessed battery compartment having a rigid back surface. The computing device further has a closure member having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, wherein a periphery of the closure member is coupled to a peripheral edge of the recessed battery compartment, the flexible portion to permit the rigid portion to move relative to the frame. The computing device further has a battery coupled to one or more of the battery compartment and the closure member, the battery oriented between and substantially adjacent to the rigid back surface of the battery compartment and the closure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Yoder, Minsoo Kim, Kai-Yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20220344753
    Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device has a frame including a recessed battery compartment, the recessed battery compartment having a rigid back surface. The computing device further has a closure member having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, wherein a periphery of the closure member is coupled to a peripheral edge of the recessed battery compartment, the flexible portion to permit the rigid portion to move relative to the frame. The computing device further has a battery coupled to one or more of the battery compartment and the closure member, the battery oriented between and substantially adjacent to the rigid back surface of the battery compartment and the closure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory Scott YODER, Minsoo KIM, Kai-Yi LIN
  • Patent number: 10924664
    Abstract: Enhanced battery edge detection devices, systems, and techniques are described herein. During an inspection process, an inspection system controls one or more non-visible light sources to illuminate a battery installed in an electronic device. The illumination activates a reflective pigment applied to at least a portion of an edge of the battery. The inspection system controls one or more cameras to capture at least one image of the illuminated battery installed in the electronic device. The at least one image is processed to detect the edge of the battery and to measure a gap size between the edge of the battery and a region of the electronic device proximate the edge of the battery. The electronic device and battery are flagged for further inspection if the measured gap size is below a threshold indicative of a zero gap event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Yoder, Minsoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20200130342
    Abstract: Adhesive devices for use with components of various systems, in particular electrical or thermally sensitive systems. The adhesive device includes a light-sensitive adhesive disposed adjacent to a light-transmissive material. The de-bonding process includes irradiating the light-transmissive material, thereby exposing any adjacent adhesive to the light as well. Because the adhesive material can include a bonding material that is configured to de-bond when exposed to the light, the disassembly of devices without risk to neighboring components is simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Scott YODER, Craig Daniel OWEN
  • Publication number: 20190289200
    Abstract: Enhanced battery edge detection devices, systems, and techniques are described herein. During an inspection process, an inspection system controls one or more non-visible light sources to illuminate a battery installed in an electronic device. The illumination activates a reflective pigment applied to at least a portion of an edge of the battery. The inspection system controls one or more cameras to capture at least one image of the illuminated battery installed in the electronic device. The at least one image is processed to detect the edge of the battery and to measure a gap size between the edge of the battery and a region of the electronic device proximate the edge of the battery. The electronic device and battery are flagged for further inspection if the measured gap size is below a threshold indicative of a zero gap event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Scott YODER, Minsoo KIM