Patents by Inventor Ville Vehkapera
Ville Vehkapera 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: 11062831Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first portion and a second portion pivotably connected to each other is disclosed. The electronic device is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The device comprises a magnetically attractable arrangement within or on the second portion and a magnetic arrangement comprising a magnet having a magnetic field and a magnetic shielding element disposed within or on the first portion. At least one of the magnet or the magnetic shielding element is configured to move translationally with respect to the other between a shielded position and an engaging position when the first portion is pivoted with respect to the second portion. In the shielded position, the magnetic shielding element at least partially reduces a portion of the magnetic field extending outside of the first portion. In the engaging position, the magnet engages the magnetically attractable arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Esa Määttä, Otto Huittinen, Juha Järvilinna, Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 10447907Abstract: The imaging device comprises a movable image sensor; a circuit board connected to the image sensor; an optical module comprising a lens group on an optical axis, the optical module being movable along the optical axis between at least a retracted position and an extended position. The device also includes an activating actuator configured to move the movable image sensor and the circuit board in a plane between an active position and an inactive position. In the active position the image sensor is stacked under the optical module on the optical axis, and the optical module is in an extended position. In the inactive position the image sensor is positioned off the optical axis and away from the optical module, and the optical module is in a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 10404005Abstract: A plug receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is configured to move between a cover position and an elevated position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the elevated position, the at least one plug receptacle cover is elevated outwards along its entire length, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 10299416Abstract: Technologies are described for shielding electronic components. In one embodiment, a conductive gasket includes a gasket body. A conductive shield has a plurality of projections extending therefrom sufficient to deform the gasket body to couple the conductive shield and the conductive gasket together. The projections can be pointed teeth designed for penetrating the conductive gasket so as to electrically and mechanically couple the conductive shield to the conductive gasket. The conductive gasket can be stacked onto the conductive shield to form a sidewall, which can be mounted on a PCB. A conductive cover can then be placed on the conductive gasket to create a cavity in which electronic components can be positioned.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Ville Vehkapera
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Publication number: 20190074120Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first portion and a second portion pivotably connected to each other is disclosed. The electronic device is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The device comprises a magnetically attractable arrangement within or on the second portion and a magnetic arrangement comprising a magnet having a magnetic field and a magnetic shielding element disposed within or on the first portion. At least one of the magnet or the magnetic shielding element is configured to move translationally with respect to the other between a shielded position and an engaging position when the first portion is pivoted with respect to the second portion. In the shielded position, the magnetic shielding element at least partially reduces a portion of the magnetic field extending outside of the first portion. In the engaging position, the magnet engages the magnetically attractable arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Esa Määttä, Otto Huittinen, Juha Järvilinna, Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 10068692Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first portion and a second portion pivotably connected to each other is disclosed. The electronic device is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The device comprises a magnetically attractable arrangement within or on the second portion and a magnetic arrangement comprising a magnet having a magnetic field and a magnetic shielding element disposed within or on the first portion. At least one of the magnet or the magnetic shielding element is configured to move translationally with respect to the other between a shielded position and an engaging position when the first portion is pivoted with respect to the second portion. In the shielded position, the magnetic shielding element at least partially reduces a portion of the magnetic field extending outside of the first portion. In the engaging position, the magnet engages the magnetically attractable arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Esa Määttä, Otto Huittinen, Juha Järvilinna, Ville Vehkaperä
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Publication number: 20180075957Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first portion and a second portion pivotably connected to each other is disclosed. The electronic device is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The device comprises a magnetically attractable arrangement within or on the second portion and a magnetic arrangement comprising a magnet having a magnetic field and a magnetic shielding element disposed within or on the first portion. At least one of the magnet or the magnetic shielding element is configured to move translationally with respect to the other between a shielded position and an engaging position when the first portion is pivoted with respect to the second portion. In the shielded position, the magnetic shielding element at least partially reduces a portion of the magnetic field extending outside of the first portion. In the engaging position, the magnet engages the magnetically attractable arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Esa Määttä, Otto Huittinen, Juha Järvilinna, Ville Vehkaperä
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Publication number: 20180063395Abstract: The imaging device comprises a movable image sensor; a circuit board connected to the image sensor; an optical module comprising a lens group on an optical axis, the optical module being movable along the optical axis between at least a retracted position and an extended position. The device also includes an activating actuator configured to move the movable image sensor and the circuit board in a plane between an active position and an inactive position. In the active position the image sensor is stacked under the optical module on the optical axis, and the optical module is in an extended position. In the inactive position the image sensor is positioned off the optical axis and away from the optical module, and the optical module is in a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventor: Ville Vehkaperä
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Publication number: 20180048086Abstract: A plug receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is configured to move between a cover position and an elevated position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the elevated position, the at least one plug receptacle cover is elevated outwards along its entire length, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Publication number: 20170374769Abstract: Technologies are described for shielding electronic components. In one embodiment, a conductive gasket includes a gasket body. A conductive shield has a plurality of projections extending therefrom sufficient to deform the gasket body to couple the conductive shield and the conductive gasket together. The projections can be pointed teeth designed for penetrating the conductive gasket so as to electrically and mechanically couple the conductive shield to the conductive gasket. The conductive gasket can be stacked onto the conductive shield to form a sidewall, which can be mounted on a PCB. A conductive cover can then be placed on the conductive gasket to create a cavity in which electronic components can be positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Ville Vehkapera
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Patent number: 9793641Abstract: A plug receptacle is disclosed, comprising a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle also comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is reversibly extendable between a cover position and an open position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the open position, at least a part of the at least one plug receptacle cover is extended outwards, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 9768541Abstract: A plug receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is configured to move between a cover position and an elevated position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the elevated position, the at least one plug receptacle cover is elevated outwards along its entire length, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä