Patents by Inventor Steve Emmert
Steve Emmert 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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Patent number: 11619979Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing coupled to a second device housing by a hinge. A heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. A flexible display coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The heat spreader and the flexible display can be coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively, at different locations. Alternatively, the flexible display can be coupled to the heat spreader at a location that is collocated with the location at which the heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Alberto R. Cavallaro, Maninder Sehmbey, Yongho Lim, Steve Emmert
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Publication number: 20220365573Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing coupled to a second device housing by a hinge. A heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. A flexible display coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The heat spreader and the flexible display can be coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively, at different locations. Alternatively, the flexible display can be coupled to the heat spreader at a location that is collocated with the location at which the heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Alberto R. Cavallaro, Maninder Sehmbey, Yongho Lim, Steve Emmert
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Patent number: 11416040Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing coupled to a second device housing by a hinge. A heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. A flexible display coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The heat spreader and the flexible display can be coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively, at different locations. Alternatively, the flexible display can be coupled to the heat spreader at a location that is collocated with the location at which the heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Alberto R. Cavallaro, Maninder Sehmbey, Yongho Lim, Steve Emmert
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Publication number: 20220224786Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Patent number: 11323553Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Patent number: 11304317Abstract: An electronic device has a device housing and a unitary pre-formed fascia coupled to, and wrapping around at least two sides of, the device housing. The electronic device can be manufactured by loading a unitary glass fascia to cause at least two surfaces of the unitary glass fascia to separate, positioning a device housing within the unitary glass fascia while the unitary glass fascia is loaded, and unloading the unitary glass fascia to cause the at least two surfaces of the unitary glass fascia to narrow, thereby causing the unitary glass fascia to span at least two sides of the device housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Alberto R. Cavallaro, William Groves, Steve Emmert
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Publication number: 20210400822Abstract: An electronic device has a device housing and a unitary pre-formed fascia coupled to, and wrapping around at least two sides of, the device housing. The electronic device can be manufactured by loading a unitary glass fascia to cause at least two surfaces of the unitary glass fascia to separate, positioning a device housing within the unitary glass fascia while the unitary glass fascia is loaded, and unloading the unitary glass fascia to cause the at least two surfaces of the unitary glass fascia to narrow, thereby causing the unitary glass fascia to span at least two sides of the device housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Alberto R. Cavallaro, William Groves, Steve Emmert
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Publication number: 20210051220Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Hinged electronic device with moving support plates for a flexible display and corresponding systems
Patent number: 10893129Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Patent number: 10868896Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Hinged Electronic Device with Moving Support Plates for a Flexible Display and Corresponding Systems
Publication number: 20200259937Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Publication number: 20200236203Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Hinged electronic device with moving support plates for a flexible display and corresponding systems
Patent number: 10701193Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Hinged Electronic Device with Moving Support Plates for a Flexible Display and Corresponding Systems
Publication number: 20200162595Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Patent number: 10623538Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Hinged electronic device with moving support plates for a flexible display and corresponding systems
Patent number: 10601967Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Hinged Electronic Device with Moving Support Plates for a Flexible Display and Corresponding Systems
Publication number: 20200092405Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Patent number: 10587735Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert
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Hinged electronic device with moving support plates for a flexible display and corresponding systems
Patent number: 10491725Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Roger Harmon, Steve Emmert, Alberto Cavallaro, Jee-Woong Lee -
Patent number: 10469635Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. The hinge separates a first chamber defined by the first device housing and a second chamber defined by the second device housing. A flexible substrate passes through the first chamber and the second chamber. The flexible substrate spans the hinge, either by passing through or around a hinge housing. The flexible substrate deforms to a curvilinear deformed state within one or both of the first chamber or the second chamber when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from a closed position to an axially displaced open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher Carlson, Steve Emmert