Patents by Inventor Mike Otsuka

Mike Otsuka 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: 11939796
    Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
  • Publication number: 20240003168
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 11859414
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. A lock head is coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member, the lock head configured to selectively engage the electronic device and movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the electronic device. An actuator assembly is spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the force-transmission member. The actuator assembly includes a body and a manual actuator pivotally coupled to the body, the manual actuator being pivotable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 11686129
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism including a lock cylinder and a cam member. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The security apparatus additionally includes an engagement mechanism including 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 configured to engage 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. The lock cylinder defines a rotational axis and the cam member is rotatable about the rotational axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 11680429
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20230032573
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 11187014
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20210301559
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism including a lock cylinder and a cam member. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The security apparatus additionally includes an engagement mechanism including 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 configured to engage 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. The lock cylinder defines a rotational axis and the cam member is rotatable about the rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20210148142
    Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
  • Publication number: 20210040780
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. A lock head is coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member, the lock head configured to selectively engage the electronic device and movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the electronic device. An actuator assembly is spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the force-transmission member. The actuator assembly includes a body and a manual actuator pivotally coupled to the body, the manual actuator being pivotable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 10907383
    Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
  • Patent number: 10815699
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. The apparatus further includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member. The lock head is movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. An actuator assembly spaced a distance from the lock head includes a body, a movable member coupled to the second end of the force-transmission member, and a lock mechanism supported by the body. The lock mechanism is actuatable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20200149324
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. The apparatus further includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member. The lock head is movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. An actuator assembly spaced a distance from the lock head includes a body, a movable member coupled to the second end of the force-transmission member, and a lock mechanism supported by the body. The lock mechanism is actuatable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 10563432
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20190338565
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Patent number: 10400482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20190003210
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20180252003
    Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
  • Patent number: 10066423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: James Kao, John Hung, Bruce Fitz-Earle, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
  • Publication number: 20170247916
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere