Patents by Inventor Kimbo Chen

Kimbo Chen 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).

  • Battery ejection system for a portable computer
    Patent number: 9001506
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Kevin Massaro
  • Portable computer having removable access panel
    Patent number: 8854810
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a portable computer 100 having a removable access panel 108 for accessing data processing components stored within the portable computer. In one embodiment, the portable computer includes an upper housing 102 pivotably connected to a base housing 104. The base housing accommodates the data processing component and includes a top side that faces the upper housing and a bottom side opposite the top side. Furthermore, the access panel is formed to have substantially similar dimensions as the bottom side of the base housing, while also being configured to tool-lessly and releasably attach to said bottom side so as to expose or cover the removable component and an entire area of the bottom side of the base housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Tony Tsai, Kevin L. Massaro
  • BATTERY EJECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTER
    Publication number: 20120257350
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Kevin Massaro
  • Portable Computer Having Removable Access Panel
    Publication number: 20120014058
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a portable computer 100 having a removable access panel 108 for accessing data processing components stored within the portable computer. In one embodiment, the portable computer includes an upper housing 102 pivotably connected to a base housing 104. The base housing accommodates the data processing component and includes a top side that faces the upper housing and a bottom side opposite the top side. Furthermore, the access panel is formed to have substantially similar dimensions as the bottom side of the base housing, while also being configured to tool-lessly and releasably attach to said bottom side so as to expose or cover the removable component and an entire area of the bottom side of the base housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Tony Tsai, Kevin L. Massaro
  • Media player
    Patent number: D521022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Kimbo Chen