Patents by Inventor James Kao
James Kao 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).
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Publication number: 20190316385Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having a slot includes a body having an insertable portion configured to be inserted into the slot of the portable electronic device, and a boss extending from the insertable portion and positioned outside of the slot. The boss is configured to attach to a lock head. The security apparatus also includes a wedge supported at least partially within the insertable portion of the body. The wedge is movable relative to the insertable portion between a first position, in which the wedge extends out of the insertable portion and is configured to engage a surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot, and a second position, in which the wedge is retracted relative to the first position and is configured to disengage the surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Wilson Tse, William De Meulenaere, Michael Otsuka, James Kao, Joseph A. Teresi, Alex J. Klinkman, Todd C. Robinson
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Patent number: 10400482Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20190003210Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20180347237Abstract: A clamp lock for securing a portable electronic device includes a body having a slot configured to receive part of the portable electronic device, a lock mechanism supported by the body, and a clamping member supported by the body and operatively coupled to the lock mechanism. The clamping member is movable relative to the body by actuating the lock mechanism between a first position, in which the clamping member extends into the slot and is configured to engage the part of the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the clamping member is configured to disengage the portable electronic device. The clamp lock further includes a security member coupled to the body and configured to be coupled to an immovable object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Wilson S. Tse, James Kao, Mike D. Otsuka, Alex J. Klinkman, William De Meulenaere
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Patent number: 10066423Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20170247916Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20160372856Abstract: A port blocker assembly for a port on an electronic device includes a body and a first lock finger movably coupled to the body. The first lock finger is configured to be inserted into the port. The port blocker assembly also includes a second lock finger movably coupled to the body. The second lock finger is configured to be inserted into the port. The port blocker assembly further includes a wedge positioned between the first and second lock fingers and movably coupled to the body. The wedge is movable between a first position, in which the first and second lock fingers are disengaged from the port, and a second position, in which the first and second lock fingers engage the port. The port blocker assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the wedge. The actuator is operable to move the wedge between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: William DeMeulenaere, Mike Otsuka, Brian Bautista, James Kao, Mark Brinkerhoff, Eric Aldenbrook
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Patent number: 9149100Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device and a keyboard includes a first cover portion, an engagement member secured to the first cover portion and configured to support the portable electronic device, a second cover portion configured to support the keyboard, and a spine portion connecting the first cover portion to the second cover portion. The spine portion allows movement of the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion so that the case is positionable in a closed position and in an operating position. The case also includes a rigid spine component coupled to the second cover portion adjacent the spine portion. The rigid spine component includes a groove configured to receive a portion of at least one of the engagement member and the portable electronic device when the case is in the operating position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Barry Marshall, Adam Weaver, James Kao, Todd Robinson
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Publication number: 20150240532Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Patent number: 9062476Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20150116926Abstract: A docking system for a portable electronic device includes a dock having a housing and a lock mechanism supported by the housing. The housing is configured to couple to the portable electronic device. The lock mechanism is operable to secure the portable electronic device to the housing. The docking system also includes a wireless key operable to communicate with the dock and an actuator coupled to the lock mechanism. The actuator is operable to disengage the lock mechanism to release the portable electronic device from the housing when the wireless key communicates with the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, James Kao, Adam S. Weaver, Barry Marshall
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Publication number: 20150116927Abstract: A system for use with a portable electronic device includes a case having a body configured to receive the portable electronic device, a first attachment structure formed on the body, and a second attachment structure formed on the body. The system also includes a folio having a cover and an attachment member. The attachment member is engageable with the first attachment structure of the case to selectively attach the case to the folio. The system further includes a dock having a housing and a lock mechanism supported by the housing. The lock mechanism is engageable with the second attachment structure of the case to selectively attach the case to the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, James Kao, Adam S. Weaver, Barry Marshall
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Publication number: 20150059422Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20150041341Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device and a keyboard includes a first cover portion, an engagement member secured to the first cover portion and configured to support the portable electronic device, a second cover portion configured to support the keyboard, and a spine portion connecting the first cover portion to the second cover portion. The spine portion allows movement of the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion so that the case is positionable in a closed position and in an operating position. The case also includes a rigid spine component coupled to the second cover portion adjacent the spine portion. The rigid spine component includes a groove configured to receive a portion of at least one of the engagement member and the portable electronic device when the case is in the operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Barry Marshall, Adam Weaver, James Kao, Todd Robinson
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Patent number: 7750704Abstract: A reference clock generator includes an oscillator to generate a periodic signal, a shaping circuit and a filter. The shaping circuit shapes the periodic signal to generate a clock signal. The filter is located between the oscillator and the shaping circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Adrian Maxim, James Kao
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Patent number: 7599673Abstract: A technique includes receiving a signal spectrum that includes a plurality of channels within a first frequency range. The technique includes receiving a selection signal that identifies at least one desired channel to be tuned. The technique includes providing an oscillator that has a second frequency range that is substantially the same as the first frequency range and controlling the oscillators to generate one of a plurality of coarse-tune analog mixing signals. The signals substantially span across the second frequency range and each depends upon the location of the desired channel within the signal spectrum. The technique includes mixing the signal spectrum with the selected coarse-tune analog mixing signal to generate a coarsely tuned signal spectrum. The technique includes digitally processing the coarsely-tuned signal spectrum to fine tune the desired channel and to produce digital baseband signals for the desired channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Silicon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Maxim, Ramin Khoini-Poorfard, James Kao
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Publication number: 20090039935Abstract: A reference clock generator includes an oscillator to generate a periodic signal, a shaping circuit and a filter. The shaping circuit shapes the periodic signal to generate a clock signal. The filter is located between the oscillator and the shaping circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Adrian Maxim, James Kao
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Patent number: 7266920Abstract: A picture frame includes an outer frame having an extension slit defined in at least one side face of the outer frame and an inner frame movably received inside the outer frame. The inner frame has a first slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame to correspond to and align with the extension slit of the outer frame for receiving therein a hollow frame, a second slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame for receiving therein a picture and a third slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame for receiving therein a background board.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: James Kao
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Publication number: 20070075786Abstract: A frequency synthesizer includes analog components and digital components. The frequency synthesizer includes at least one shunt regulator that is coupled to a supply rail to provide power to at least one of the digital components. The frequency synthesizer also includes at least one series regulator that is coupled to the supply rail to provide power to at least one of the analog components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Adrian Maxim, James Kao
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Patent number: D837632Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: James Kao, William De Meulenaere