Patents by Inventor Tim Kyowski

Tim Kyowski 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: 9052870
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system and a frame for mounting a display device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in within a housing of an electronic device. The system comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a surface of the PCB, the frame section comprises a plurality of connected bars, one of the plurality of bars having a depression in its top surface to allow a connector of the display device to fit against the frame section, the frame section being securable to the PCB such that at least a part of the surface device is surrounded by the frame section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITED
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Publication number: 20140340824
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system and a frame for mounting a display device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in within a housing of an electronic device. The system comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a surface of the PCB, the frame section comprises a plurality of connected bars, one of the plurality of bars having a depression in its top surface to allow a connector of the display device to fit against the frame section, the frame section being securable to the PCB such that at least a part of the surface device is surrounded by the frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Patent number: 8824152
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a cover for a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The cover comprises: a surface to cover a bottom of the display device and to be located on top of a frame section of a frame that is mounted on the PCB and surrounds a surface device on the PCB; a raised region in the surface to allow a part of the surface device to jut above the frame section; and a depressed region in the surface to receive a feature on a bottom of the display device to allow the feature to extend into an interior cavity bounded by the frame section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Publication number: 20120268903
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a cover for a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The cover comprises: a surface to cover a bottom of the display device and to be located on top of a frame section of a frame that is mounted on the PCB and surrounds a surface device on the PCB; a raised region in the surface to allow a part of the surface device to jut above the frame section; and a depressed region in the surface to receive a feature on a bottom of the display device to allow the feature to extend into an interior cavity bounded by the frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Patent number: 8233282
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The frame comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a section of the PCB; and a cover for placement on top of the frame section and for providing a support substrate for the device. In the frame, the frame section is securable to the PCB above at least a part of the surface device; the cover is locatable on the frame section with the device mounted to the cover; and the cover is shaped to allow a feature on the bottom of the device to extend downward towards an interior cavity of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Publication number: 20110096514
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a shield for a component in an electronic device. The shield comprises a cap for locating on the PCB about the first component, the cap having a first and a second arm extending outwardly from a body of the cap. For the shield, a platform is mountable on the cap to provide a top surface for mounting a second component thereon; and a connector is disposable on the PCB, located against the cap and the arm, the connector providing electrical connections between the PCB and the platform for the second component. The disclosure also provides a method of assembling components in an electronic device. The method comprises: assembling the cap on the PCB; and assembling the platform onto the cap without utilizing an external jig and utilizing alignment features provided on the cap and the platform, such that the platform is placed on top of the cap at a predetermined location about the cap defined by the alignment features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Jason Everette HAMILTON, Tim Kyowski
  • Patent number: 7796398
    Abstract: The invention provides a system of components in an electronic device. The system comprises: a printed circuit board (PCB); a first component mounted to the PCB; a cap located about the first component, the cap having an arm extending outwardly from a body of the cap; a second component; and a platform for the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Jason Everette Hamilton, Tim Kyowski
  • Publication number: 20090175013
    Abstract: The invention provides a system of components in an electronic device. The system comprises: a printed circuit board (PCB); a first component mounted to the PCB; a cap located about the first component, the cap having an arm extending outwardly from a body of the cap; a second component; and a platform for the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Jason Everette HAMILTON, Tim Kyowski
  • Patent number: 7535726
    Abstract: The invention provides a system of components in an electronic device. The system comprises: a PCB; a first component mounted to the PCB; a cap located about the first component; a second component; and a platform for the second component. In the system, the platform and the cap cooperate with alignment features such that the platform may be placed on top of the cap at a predetermined location utilizing the alignment features. The invention also provides a method for assembling the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Jason Everette Hamilton, Tim Kyowski
  • Publication number: 20080158804
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The frame comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a section of the PCB; and a cover for placement on top of the frame section and for providing a support substrate for the device. In the frame, the frame section is securable to the PCB above at least a part of the surface device; the cover is locatable on the frame section with the device mounted to the cover; and the cover is shaped to allow a feature on the bottom of the device to extend downward towards an interior cavity of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Chao CHEN, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Patent number: 7362585
    Abstract: The invention provides a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The frame comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a section of the PCB; and a cover for placement on top of the frame section and for providing a support substrate for the device. In the frame, the frame section is securable to the PCB above at least a part of the surface device; the cover is locatable on the frame section with the device mounted to the cover; and the cover is shaped to allow a feature on the bottom of the device to extend downward towards an interior cavity of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin
  • Publication number: 20070211444
    Abstract: The invention provides a system of components in an electronic device is provided. The system comprises: a PCB; a first component mounted to the PCB; a cap located about the first component; a second component; and a platform for the second component. In the system, the platform and the cap cooperate with alignment features such that the platform may be placed on top of the cap at a predetermined location utilizing the alignment features. The invention also provides a method for assembling the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Hamilton, Tim Kyowski
  • Publication number: 20060181841
    Abstract: The invention provides a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The frame comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a section of the PCB; and a cover for placement on top of the frame section and for providing a support substrate for the device. In the frame, the frame section is securable to the PCB above at least a part of the surface device; the cover is locatable on the frame section with the device mounted to the cover; and the cover is shaped to allow a feature on the bottom of the device to extend downward towards an interior cavity of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Tim Kyowski, Jason Griffin