Patents by Inventor Leila Asfari

Leila Asfari 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).

  • Opening force control for foldable electronic devices
    Patent number: 11119535
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets are coupled to the first portion, and a plurality of metal members are coupled to the second portion. Each metal member of the plurality of metal members is configured for individual removal from the second portion to define a magnetic force based on the hinge force, thereby allowing the first and second portions to be maintained together when in a closed orientation and allowing for easy one finger opening operation from the closed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Madeleine M. Haworth, Joseph B. Gault, Brittany Barbara, John C. Meyer, Matthew T. Condon, Anthony G. Picardo, Aseem Singla, Shuanghu Zhang, Melvin R. Greiser, II, Leila Asfari
  • OPENING FORCE CONTROL FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210064085
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets are coupled to the first portion, and a plurality of metal members are coupled to the second portion. Each metal member of the plurality of metal members is configured for individual removal from the second portion to define a magnetic force based on the hinge force, thereby allowing the first and second portions to be maintained together when in a closed orientation and allowing for easy one finger opening operation from the closed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Madeleine M. HAWORTH, Joseph B. GAULT, Brittany BARBARA, John C. MEYER, Matthew T. CONDON, Anthony G. PICARDO, Aseem SINGLA, Shuanghu ZHANG, Melvin R. Greiser, II, Leila Asfari