Patents by Inventor Madison Kay Smith

Madison Kay Smith 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: 11836418
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an information handling device, including: a first surface comprising a primary display; a second surface, opposite from the first surface, comprising a retractable cover; a hinge joint connecting a first portion of the information handling device to a second portion of the information handling device, wherein the information handling device is foldable along the hinge joint; and a slide mechanism attached to the first portion on the second surface; wherein one end of the retractable cover is attached to the second portion on the second surface and wherein another end of the retractable cover is attached to the slide mechanism; wherein the slide mechanism is dynamically movable along the second surface between the hinge joint and a terminal end of the first portion during transition of the information handling device between an open state and a closed state. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 11137802
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: a foldable information handling device comprising a flexible display, wherein the foldable information handling device bends along a centerline; and a bezel operatively coupled to the information handling device and surrounding the flexible display, the bezel comprising: a first edge comprising a first edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; and a second edge on an opposite side of the flexible display as the first edge and comprising a second edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; wherein each of the first center portion and the second center portion comprises a component allowing bending of the first edge and the second edge with a bending of the foldable information handing device along the centerline. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20210216277
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an information handling device, including: a first surface comprising a primary display; a second surface, opposite from the first surface, comprising a retractable cover; a hinge joint connecting a first portion of the information handling device to a second portion of the information handling device, wherein the information handling device is foldable along the hinge joint; and a slide mechanism attached to the first portion on the second surface; wherein one end of the retractable cover is attached to the second portion on the second surface and wherein another end of the retractable cover is attached to the slide mechanism; wherein the slide mechanism is dynamically movable along the second surface between the hinge joint and a terminal end of the first portion during transition of the information handling device between an open state and a closed state. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 11036260
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 11023006
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 10963217
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an information handling device, voice command input; determining, using a processor, an orientation state of the information handling device, wherein the orientation state is one of: a closed state or an open state; and displaying, responsive to determining that the orientation state is associated with the closed state and on an auxiliary display of the information handling device, a notification acknowledging receipt of the voice command input. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200334007
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an information handling device, voice command input; determining, using a processor, an orientation state of the information handling device, wherein the orientation state is one of: a closed state or an open state; and displaying, responsive to determining that the orientation state is associated with the closed state and on an auxiliary display of the information handling device, a notification acknowledging receipt of the voice command input. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333838
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333852
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333848
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: a foldable information handling device comprising a flexible display, wherein the foldable information handling device bends along a centerline; and a bezel operatively coupled to the information handling device and surrounding the flexible display, the bezel comprising: a first edge comprising a first edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; and a second edge on an opposite side of the flexible display as the first edge and comprising a second edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; wherein each of the first center portion and the second center portion comprises a component allowing bending of the first edge and the second edge with a bending of the foldable information handing device along the centerline. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333895
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a stylus, including: a processor; an input component, wherein the input component is rotatable and depressable; a memory device that stores instructions executable by the processor to: detect input provided to the input component; determine an input type associated with the input; and transmit an indication of the input type to an information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 10064524
    Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
  • Publication number: 20160270606
    Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: NIELS EILMUS, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
  • Patent number: 9380917
    Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
  • Publication number: 20150129605
    Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith