Patents by Inventor Wilson Tse
Wilson Tse 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: 11939796Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
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Publication number: 20240003168Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Patent number: 11770911Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device, the dock includes a base including one or more ports, a cradle defining an interior volume configured to house at least a portion of the portable electronic device, the cradle being pivotable relative to the base to change an orientation of the portable electronic device relative to the base, and a security apparatus configured to be inserted into a port of the portable electronic device upon insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle to prohibit removal of the portable electronic device from the dock, the security apparatus including a data and power transmission apparatus that is electrically connected to the one or more ports.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Bautista, Joseph A. Teresi, Erik Campbell, Wilson Tse, Ben Thacker
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Patent number: 11686129Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Patent number: 11680429Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20230130700Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a rear wall and configured to support the portable electronic device therein, and a kickstand arrangement coupled to the rear wall, the kickstand arrangement comprising a first kickstand rotatable about a first rotational axis between a stowed position and a support position and a second kickstand rotatable about a second rotational axis transverse to the first rotational axis, wherein the second kickstand is configured to rotate into an auxiliary support position in which the second kickstand extends between the rear wall and the first kickstand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Erica Serna, Wilson Tse, Alex Klinkman
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Publication number: 20230032573Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Patent number: 11236529Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having a slot includes a body having an insertable portion configured to be inserted into the slot of the portable electronic device, and a boss extending from the insertable portion and positioned outside of the slot. The boss is configured to attach to a lock head. The security apparatus also includes a wedge supported at least partially within the insertable portion of the body. The wedge is movable relative to the insertable portion between a first position, in which the wedge extends out of the insertable portion and is configured to engage a surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot, and a second position, in which the wedge is retracted relative to the first position and is configured to disengage the surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Wilson Tse, William De Meulenaere, Michael Otsuka, James Kao, Joseph A. Teresi, Alex J. Klinkman, Todd C. Robinson
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Patent number: 11187014Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20210301559Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20210148142Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
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Publication number: 20210144870Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device, the dock includes a base including one or more ports, a cradle defining an interior volume configured to house at least a portion of the portable electronic device, the cradle being pivotable relative to the base to change an orientation of the portable electronic device relative to the base, and a security apparatus configured to be inserted into a port of the portable electronic device upon insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle to prohibit removal of the portable electronic device from the dock, the security apparatus including a data and power transmission apparatus that is electrically connected to the one or more ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Brian Bautista, Joseph A. Teresi, Erik Campbell, Wilson Tse, Ben Thacker
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Patent number: 10917986Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a cradle defining an interior volume configured to house at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes an arm rotatably coupled to the base at a first end and rotatably coupled to the cradle at a second end. A security apparatus is configured to be inserted into a slot of the portable electronic device upon insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle to prohibit removal of the portable electronic device from the dock.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Bautista, Joseph A. Teresi, Erik Campbell, Wilson Tse, Ben Thacker
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Patent number: 10907383Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Mike Otsuka, Wilson Tse, Joseph A. Teresi
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Patent number: 10798797Abstract: A sensor assembly may be mounted in a ceiling used with an associated light fixture. The sensor assembly may include a body including a sensor end and a blade end opposite the sensor end. A sensor may be disposed on the body nearer the sensor end than the blade end. A cutting blade may be disposed on the body nearer the blade end than the sensor end. The cutting blade may be configured to cut an opening in the ceiling. At least one retainer protrusion may be disposed on the body between the sensor and the cutting blade. The at least one retainer protrusion may be configured to retain the sensor assembly in the opening of the ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Douglas Lighting ControlsInventors: Rob Mahaffey, John Cavacuiti, Wilson Tse, Glen Tracey, Jon Schmidt
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Patent number: 10591323Abstract: A sealed sensor apparatus for a light fixture includes a housing. The housing has a base portion configured to house circuitry of the sensor apparatus. The housing include an integral cylindrical extension projecting from the base portion. The cylindrical extension has an interior surface defining an interior cavity. The cylindrical extension has an exterior surface radially spaced from the interior surface. A gasket may be received about the exterior surface of the cylindrical extension. A lens may be sealingly mounted to the cylindrical extension.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Cavacuiti, Rob Mahaffey, Wilson Tse
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Patent number: 10480966Abstract: The present invention relates to an adaptable sensor assembly to be mounted to a light fixture in a fixture opening of the light fixture. A mount extends from the sensor housing. A break point is defined in the mount. First and second mount portions are located on either side of the break point. Each of the first and second mount portions are able to connect to the light fixture at the fixture opening. The first mount portion may connect to the light fixture if the light fixture has a large gasket lip, and the second portion may connect to the light fixture if the light fixture has a short gasket lip.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rob Mahaffey, John Cavacuiti, Glen Tracey, Wilson Tse
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Publication number: 20190338565Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: James Kao, Alex J. Klinkman, Joseph A. Teresi, Wilson Tse, Mike Otsuka, William De Meulenaere
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Publication number: 20190316385Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having a slot includes a body having an insertable portion configured to be inserted into the slot of the portable electronic device, and a boss extending from the insertable portion and positioned outside of the slot. The boss is configured to attach to a lock head. The security apparatus also includes a wedge supported at least partially within the insertable portion of the body. The wedge is movable relative to the insertable portion between a first position, in which the wedge extends out of the insertable portion and is configured to engage a surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot, and a second position, in which the wedge is retracted relative to the first position and is configured to disengage the surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Wilson Tse, William De Meulenaere, Michael Otsuka, James Kao, Joseph A. Teresi, Alex J. Klinkman, Todd C. Robinson
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Patent number: D971832Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Erik Campbell, Erica Serna, Brian Bautista, Wilson Tse