Patents by Inventor Zhou Anwei

Zhou Anwei 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: 9170609
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an extension apparatus includes, a housing, a hook portion, a switch portion, a mechanical portion which moves the hook portion between the engaged state and the disengaged state, a pin portion provided inside the switch portion, a first spring portion interposed between the housing and the pin portion, an abutting portion provided in the mechanical portion, abutting a distal end of the pin portion, and releasing abutment when the pushing amount of the switch portion exceeds a predetermined amount, and a second spring portion striking the distal end of the pin portion against a sound-producing portion when abutment of the distal end of the pin portion is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Shi Yaojun, Zhou Anwei
  • Patent number: 9062998
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, the embodiment provides a method for determining a size of an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a connector for electrically connecting to an external apparatus, and a supporting plate for supporting a back surface of the external apparatus. The method includes determining a minimal length of the electronic apparatus by balancing moment of forces on a first fulcrum according to a first acting force, a gravity of the external apparatus and a length of the external apparatus in a condition that the external apparatus does not rotate with respect to the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Zhou Anwei, Yu Ruixin, Ge Lilong
  • Patent number: 8929059
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the electronic apparatus includes a main body including a main body connector, a holder detachably mounted on the main body, the holder including a front supporter and a back supporter that are used to support an external apparatus and an opening between the front supporter and the back supporter, the main body connector exposed from the opening when the holder is on the main body, so that an external apparatus connector of the external apparatus is plugged to the main body connector to achieve an electrical connection when the external apparatus is inserted between the front supporter and the back supporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Zhou Anwei, Yu Ruixin, Ge Lilong
  • Publication number: 20140376173
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an extension apparatus includes, a housing, a hook portion, a switch portion, a mechanical portion which moves the hook portion between the engaged state and the disengaged state, a pin portion provided inside the switch portion, a first spring portion interposed between the housing and the pin portion, an abutting portion provided in the mechanical portion, abutting a distal end of the pin portion, and releasing abutment when the pushing amount of the switch portion exceeds a predetermined amount, and a second spring portion striking the distal end of the pin portion against a sound-producing portion when abutment of the distal end of the pin portion is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Shi Yaojun, Zhou Anwei
  • Publication number: 20130160534
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, the embodiment provides a method for determining a size of an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a connector for electrically connecting to an external apparatus, and a supporting plate for supporting a back surface of the external apparatus. The method includes determining a minimal length of the electronic apparatus by balancing moment of forces on a first fulcrum according to a first acting force, a gravity of the external apparatus and a length of the external apparatus in a condition that the external apparatus does not rotate with respect to the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Zhou Anwei, Yu Ruixin, Ge Lilong
  • Publication number: 20130163156
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the electronic apparatus includes a main body including a main body connector, a holder detachably mounted on the main body, the holder including a front supporter and a back supporter that are used to support an external apparatus and an opening between the front supporter and the back supporter, the main body connector exposed from the opening when the holder is on the main body, so that an external apparatus connector of the external apparatus is plugged to the main body connector to achieve an electrical connection when the external apparatus is inserted between the front supporter and the back supporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Zhou Anwei, Yu Ruixin, Ge Lilong