Pivoted Cover Patents (Class 206/45.23)
  • Patent number: 11723170
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first chassis having a heat generating element, a second chassis, a hinge device that connects the first chassis and the second chassis such that the first chassis and the second chassis can be rotated relative to each other between a 0-degree attitude and a 180-degree attitude, and a display provided across the first chassis and the second chassis. The hinge device has a metal hinge main body, a metal first support plate provided to be relatively movable with respect to the inner surface of the first chassis, and a metal second support plate provided to be relatively movable with respect to the inner surface of the second chassis. The electronic apparatus further includes a flexible heat conductive member in the first chassis. The heat conductive member thermally connects a heat receiving member that receives heat from a heat generating element, and the first support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Atsushi Ohyama, Takayuki Morino, Takuroh Kamimura, Akinori Uchino
  • Patent number: 11672919
    Abstract: A protection device for a needle comprising an inner casing defining a cavity and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, wherein the outer casing is provided with stabilizing means capable of cooperating with a substantially horizontal surface of a support so as to maintain the inner casing in a substantially vertical direction, in which an access to the cavity is left free. An assembly comprising such a protection device and a needle fixed on the needle tip of a drug delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Lionel Maritan, Jamieson Crawford
  • Patent number: 11528974
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing collectibles is disclosed. The apparatus is particularly useful for storing collectible packs of cards that are commonly sold as “booster packs” for larger decks. The apparatus has multiple rails which support the booster pack without crimping or damaging the flaps at the top and bottom of the pack. As the pack is supported by the flaps and not by friction of the body of the pack itself, the apparatus can have a larger internal space to accommodate a variety of sizes of packs having similar flaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Myers, Steven Michael Myers
  • Patent number: 10963767
    Abstract: A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelle B. Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
  • Patent number: 10667586
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, license, cash, etc. is disclosed. The protective case includes a first or main panel and a second or sub-panel that are configured to cover the storage compartment and provide access thereto, via a hinged connection. Each panel may also function as independent pivot stand that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath, Andy Fathollahi
  • Patent number: 10433631
    Abstract: A hairpiece holder that includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may include one or more protrusions extending therefrom, which protrusion(s) may be adapted to position at least one hairpiece relative to the first portion. The second portion may be couplable to the first portion. And when the first and second portions are in a closed position, the first and second portions may define a sealed cavity which encloses the protrusion(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SignatureShelley, LLC
    Inventor: Shelley M. Ohlgart
  • Patent number: 10141969
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device protection case provides protection to mobile electronic devices. Mobile electronic devices include, but are not limited to, cellphones, tablets, or similar electronic devices. The mobile electronic device protection case is easily attachable and detachable from the mobile electronic device. While protecting the mobile electronic device, the present invention leaves a majority of the mobile electronic device exposed in order to highlight the aesthetic of the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device protection case includes a plurality of corner protectors to engage the corners for the mobile electronic device to protect the mobile electronic device from lateral impacts to the corners. Each corner protector of the plurality of corner protectors include a first clip support and a second clip support to secure the corner protector to either side of the mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Eric Adjesson
  • Patent number: 10051229
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a television protection and carrying device that includes a top portion with a base portion, a first end, a second end, and two sides. A bottom portion with a first end, a second end and two sides, and a support device pivotally connected to the top portion having a first position and a second position, wherein the first position the support device is adjacent the top portion and in the second position is spaced-apart from the top portion for positioning the top portion in the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: P2 Ops LLC
    Inventor: David Theron Pickens
  • Patent number: 9914561
    Abstract: A product packaging (100) and method for packing a product with the product packaging are provided. The product packing includes a container (130), a display aperture (132) in the container (130), a top flap (116) coupled to the container (130), a bottom flap (118) coupled to the container (130), and a fastener (120) coupled to at least one of the top flap (116) or the bottom flap (118). The top flap (116) and the bottom flap (118) are configurable to either cover a portion of the container (130) exclusive of the display aperture (132) when the product packaging (100) is in a display mode, or to cover a portion of the display aperture (132) when the product packaging (100) is in a conceal mode. The fastener (120) is operable to secure at least one of the top flap (116) and the bottom flap (118) when the product packaging (100) in the display mode or the conceal mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Paris Presents Incorporated
    Inventor: Saundra Chicca-Hess
  • Patent number: 9854197
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a television protection and carrying device that includes a television protection and carrying device that includes a top portion with a base portion, a first end, a second end, and two sides, and a bottom portion with a first end, a second end and two sides. A receptacle disposed within each side of the bottom portion for receiving the second end of the top portion for selectively securing the top portion to the bottom portion, and a television is positioned within the top portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: P2 OPS LLC
    Inventor: David Theron Pickens
  • Patent number: 9845176
    Abstract: A thermoformed packaging container includes a base section having a bottom surface and spaced apart inner and outer wall segments with a base rim therebetween. The outer wall segment has a deformable flange extending laterally and outwardly therefrom. A cover section includes a top surface, a cover rim, and a side wall portion, wherein cover section adapted to cover said base section when in a closed state. The packaging container includes a closure and release mechanism including an aperture formed within said outer wall segment of the base section, a projection extending inwardly from the side wall portion of the cover section operable to engage the aperture. The closure and release mechanism retains the cover section over the base section and securing the packaging container in a closed position. The projection is released from the aperture by depressing the deformable flange, thereby opening the thermoformed packaging container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventor: Jay Baker
  • Patent number: 9814289
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a structural member, a cushioning member, and a flexible member. The structural member and cushioning member are overmolded to cover the installed electronic device. The flexible member has a first panel connected to the back portion of the structural member and a second panel connected to the first panel by a hinge section. The second panel of the flexible member has a magnet that is configured to connect with a metallic tab that is adhered to the side of the structural member. The metallic tab is configured to allow the first panel of the flexible member to connect with the metallic tab in a closed position that covers the touchscreen of the electronic device and in an open position when the first panel of the flexible member is folded away from the touchscreen and covering the back of the protective case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
  • Patent number: 9758282
    Abstract: A document box includes a top container portion and a bottom container portion. The top container portion has a rear wall with a hollow rib integrally disposed thereon. The bottom container portion is rotatably coupled to the top container portion about an axis of rotation, and the top container portion is positionable between a closed position and an open position on the bottom container portion. The bottom container portion having a rear wall and a bottom wall. A raised member is positioned on the bottom wall adjacent to the rear wall. The top container portion where rotated to the open position releasably positions the raised member within the hollow recessed rib, thereby defining a hold open feature for the top container portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Creative Plastic Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Nickolas Reinhart
  • Patent number: 9676521
    Abstract: A breathing assist device storage compartment assembly includes a housing having a rear wall and a perimeter wall attached thereto and extending forward of the rear wall. The perimeter wall includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A front side of the housing is open. A support is attached to the housing and engages the top wall adjacent to front side. The support engages furniture at an edge thereof such that the housing extends downwardly from the edge of the furniture and the furniture closes the front side. The support is hingedly coupled to the housing to allow the housing to pivot with respect to the support and facilitate access into an interior of the housing, wherein a breathing assist device is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel McGee
  • Patent number: 9554631
    Abstract: A suitcase includes pivotally attached first and second shells, and latch means for releasably securing the shells when closed. A partition divides the second shell into first and second compartments. Second and third partitions sub-divide the second compartment into first, second, and third sub-compartments adapted to separately store two pairs of shoes, and a blow-dryer. A transparent flap releasably seals the shoe compartments using Velcro, preventing egress of dislodged debris. Fishnet secures the blow-dryer in the third sub-compartment. The first compartment receives a correspondingly shaped case that is partitioned to form a plurality of shaped sub-compartments, to receive correspondingly shaped toiletry items. A pivotal cover seals the case, and alternatively supports it in a selective upright position for hygienic display/use on a vanity countertop of a hotel room. A third shell is pivotally coupled to the second shell to form a tri-fold arrangement for use with a hotel luggage rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: James Bongiorno
  • Patent number: 9545139
    Abstract: A cover for an electronic device with a stand function is provided. The cover is detachable from the electronic device. The cover includes a frame that is detachably coupled to the electronic device at least one of a side surface and a rear surface of the electronic device, a cover member that is rotatably connected to one side of the frame and bendable on at least one bending line included therein, and a protrusion portion that protrudes from the frame, wherein the cover member supports the electronic device at an incline, when the cover member is bent along the at least one bending line and the protrusion portion rests on an edge of the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Yoon Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9516991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new and improved dishwasher utensil basket which eliminates the need to empty the utensil basket or tray in a dishwasher, simply transforming that basket or tray into a drawer organizer and placing it into a drawer. This removable utensil basket saves time and effort and is more sanitary as it eliminates the need to touch each and every utensil. It is also inexpensive and simple to manufacture and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Aro
  • Patent number: 9407310
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a protective cover for a tablet computer or other electronic device. The protective cover may be a portfolio style case having a front cover, a back cover, and a frame, the portfolio style cover being configure to accept a tablet computer. A protective corner may be positioned within each corner of the frame, the protective corners configured to protect and pad corners of a tablet computer. In embodiments, a hand strap may be positioned on an interior surface of the front cover, such that when the front cover is open, the hand strap is configured to engage with a user's hand. The front cover may include a magnetic closure that activates the tablet's sleep/wake function and may fold backwards, creating a folding view stand, wherein the folding view stand may engage with a slotted tab on the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: SENYX, INC.
    Inventor: Jesse Lee
  • Patent number: 9375384
    Abstract: A medication compliance package includes an outer carrier of card defining a rear panel into which the pockets of a blister sheet are attached and covered by a foil layer. A front panel folds over the rear panel to cover its front face and the pockets. The front panel has a slot shaped opening along the mutual side edge with the rear panel to allow fingers of the hand of the user to extend through the opening, with the front and rear panels in the open position, from the rear face of the front panel to reach around the mutual side edge to the rear face of the rear panel. This simplifies the act of popping the medications out of the blister since the fingers engage the rear of the rear panel and the thumb can be used to apply pressure to the pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: 62770 Manitoba Ltd
    Inventors: John L. Webster, Fiona Webster Mourant
  • Patent number: 9296546
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a body having a body sidewall and an opening for dispensing sheets; a lid hingedly attached to the body and having a lid sidewall. The lid pivots relative to the body between a closed position covering at least part of the sheets and an open position, allowing access to the sheets. The body sidewall and the lid sidewall are flush in the closed position of the lid and face each other in the open position of the lid. A first connecting member and a second connecting member, one being provided on the lid and the other being provided on the body are included. The first and second connecting members cooperate in the open position to fixedly connect the lid to the body so that the dispenser is stably placeable on a horizontal surface in the open position with the body sidewall being angled to the horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Markus Wichmann, Saskia Lendzian
  • Patent number: 9266641
    Abstract: An electronic device case includes a front panel, a back panel, and a spine connecting the front panel and the back panel. A frame configured to hold an electronic device is hingedly coupled the back panel adjacent a first edge of the back panel. The electronic device case includes a first configuration with a second edge of the back panel opposite the first edge disposed adjacent to the frame and a second configuration wherein the frame and back panel are rotated relative to each other around the hinged coupling such that the second edge of the back panel is spaced from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The 4EProject, Inc.
    Inventor: Luis Quehl
  • Patent number: 9195268
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic device including a user operable device and a foldable cover flexibly connected to the user operable device and capable to cover a whole top of the user operable device. The foldable cover includes a plurality of sections and a plurality of foldable lines, so that the foldable cover can be folded along the plurality of foldable lines formed between different sections. The sections are connected through the flexible foldable lines to allow the adjacent sections foldable with respective to one another to make the foldable cover in a supporting state, so that a first fastening section and a second fastening section are releasably fastened together so as to fasten a first supporting section and a second supporting section, and a first attachment section and a second attachment section are placed flatly on a plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: DARFON ELECTRONICS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD., DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventor: Chih-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 9149100
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device and a keyboard includes a first cover portion, an engagement member secured to the first cover portion and configured to support the portable electronic device, a second cover portion configured to support the keyboard, and a spine portion connecting the first cover portion to the second cover portion. The spine portion allows movement of the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion so that the case is positionable in a closed position and in an operating position. The case also includes a rigid spine component coupled to the second cover portion adjacent the spine portion. The rigid spine component includes a groove configured to receive a portion of at least one of the engagement member and the portable electronic device when the case is in the operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Marshall, Adam Weaver, James Kao, Todd Robinson
  • Patent number: 9033147
    Abstract: A holder is for supporting a portable electronic device, including at least one sheet. A base portion, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion formed on the at least one sheet. The base portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are parallel with each other and folded relative to each other. A latching piece is formed on the base portion, the latching piece having a bendable portion. The first supporting portion is folded relative to the base portion, and the second supporting portion is folded relative to the first supporting portion until the second supporting portion is held by the latching piece, the base portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion cooperatively form a three-dimensional structure that can support the portable electronic device at an angle relative to the at least one sheet without collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Chueh Lee
  • Publication number: 20150122850
    Abstract: An electronic device case includes a front panel, a back panel, and a spine connecting the front panel and the back panel. A frame configured to hold an electronic device is hingedly coupled the back panel adjacent a first edge of the back panel. The electronic device case includes a first configuration with a second edge of the back panel opposite the first edge disposed adjacent to the frame and a second configuration wherein the frame and back panel are rotated relative to each other around the hinged coupling such that the second edge of the back panel is spaced from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Daymen Canada Acquisition ULC
    Inventor: Luis Quehl
  • Publication number: 20150108012
    Abstract: A protective case for accommodating a number of variable sized electronic devices is provided. The case comprises internal features including rigid support members and biasing members for securing an electronic device and allowing the selective orientation and positioning of the electrical device for optimizing viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Tony Poon, Craig R. Norman
  • Patent number: 8975991
    Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew D. Lauder, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Daniel J. Coster, Christopher J. Stringer, Florence W. Ow, Jiang Ai, Jonathan P. Ive, Elvis M. Kibiti, John P. Ternus, Sean D. Lubner
  • Publication number: 20150060310
    Abstract: A packaging box includes a box and a main cover connected to the box. The box defines a receiving chamber configured to receive an electronic device. The main cover comprises a first board, a second board, and a third board. The first board is connected to the box. The first, second, and third boards are foldable relative to each other. The main cover is foldable to package the box, or to support the box with an angle formed between the first board and the box, and one side of the box resisting against the third board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: CHIEN-FENG TSENG
  • Patent number: 8960421
    Abstract: A foldable cover has panels or sections and hinges that allow the cover to be folded into a stand for an electronic tablet or other electronic device. The front cover protects the front screen of the electronic tablet. The front cover can be folded into a stand to provide multiple viewing angles for the tablet, without needing to carry a separate standalone stand device. The foldable cover can be part of case that houses and protects the electronic tablet. Due to the foldable cover, this case has additional functionality and usability. Since the stand can be formed from the front cover, the stand will be available wherever the case is and is harder to lose than having a separate standalone stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Incase Designs Corp.
    Inventor: Markus Diebel
  • Publication number: 20150027911
    Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, and an adhesive panel coupled to the support and configured to secure the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Omer Faruk Cakir, Bakir Silajdzic, Remzi Oten, Fevzi Oten
  • Patent number: 8928437
    Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Lauder, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Daniel J. Coster, Christopher J. Stringer, Florence W. Ow, Jiang Ai, Jonathan P. Ive, Elvis M. Kibiti, John P. Ternus, Sean D. Lubner
  • Patent number: 8915357
    Abstract: A transformable carrying case includes a first cover and a second cover pivotably coupled to the first cover. The transformable carrying case may be transformable between at least three distinct positions including a closed position in which the first cover is disposed substantially on top of the second cover, an open position in which the first cover is substantially coplanar with the second cover, and a stand position in which the second cover is in a folded condition defining a prop surface to prop an object at an oblique angle relative to the first cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Monica Liane Mecchella
  • Patent number: 8887910
    Abstract: A protective cover having a front cover, a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover, an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover, a holding sheet that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and is not attached to the middle rear cover, the holding sheet having bands located at corners of the holding sheet, the bands configured to be attached to corners of an electronic device for securing the electronic device to the protective cover, and an anti-slip pad attached to an inner surface of the front cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: M-Edge International Corp.
    Inventors: Adam Ashley, Patrick Mish, James Ward
  • Patent number: 8887902
    Abstract: A mobile device enclosure system is an apparatus system that protects a mobile device from the wear and tear associated with of daily usage without limiting the portability of the mobile device or the accessibility of said mobile device's hardware keys or charging ports. The apparatus system accomplishes this through the use of an inner case and an outer case. The inner case is enclosed within the outer case. The inner case partially surrounds the mobile device and functions as an attachment means for mounting to the outer case. The outer case houses both the inner case and the mobile device protecting them from accidental damage. The inner case is rotatably coupled to the outer case permitting the mobile device to be particularly oriented and positioned in order to enable facilitated viewing of the mobile device's display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Warren Liu
  • Patent number: 8884730
    Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew Lauder, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Daniel J. Coster, Christopher J. Stringer, Florence W. Ow, Jiang Ai, Jonathan P. Ive, Elvis M. Kibiti, John P. Ternus, Sean D. Lubner
  • Patent number: 8878637
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Jared A. Sartee, Samuel G. Smith, Santhana K. Balaji, Florence W. Ow
  • Patent number: 8857701
    Abstract: A convertible food transporting box consists of a single blank which, when appropriately folded, serves the dual purposes of transporting food, i.e. pizza, and elevating the box for displaying and serving the pizza. The lid section of the box has a plurality of perforated inserts as part of the lid section itself. When used to transport pizza or like food, the box is a standard pizza box type container. To convert the box to an elevated food display and serving tray, the perforated inserts are pushed out of and locked to the lid section, such that they extend outwardly from the lid section. The lid section is then rotated to a position beneath the container section, such that the extended inserts act as legs to support the box, now converted to a food tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Pizza Products LLC
    Inventors: Marcello Mandreucci, Andrew DePascale, Robert Petner
  • Publication number: 20140291174
    Abstract: A tablet computer cover and stand includes a front cover and a rear cover interconnected by a cover hinge and configured to enclose a tablet computer therebetween in a closed condition. The front and rear covers have respective inner and outer surfaces and the inner surface of the front cover has at least one stop. A shell is connected to the rear cover by a shell hinge and is configured to hold the tablet computer. The shell has an extension configured to engage the stop upon opening the front and rear covers about the cover hinge and rotating the shell about the shell hinge from the closed condition to a lower stand position. The shell can be adjusted into infinitely variable positions for carrying out applications on the tablet computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: MARWARE, INC
    Inventor: Chanseol Chung
  • Publication number: 20140291175
    Abstract: A tablet computer cover and stand includes a front cover and a rear cover interconnected by a cover hinge and configured to enclose a tablet computer therebetween in a closed condition. The front and rear covers have respective inner and outer surfaces and the inner surface of the front cover has an anti-slip surface. A shell is rotatable on the rear cover about a shell hinge and configured to hold the tablet computer. The shell has a free end configured to engage anywhere on the anti-slip surface upon opening the front and rear covers about the cover hinge and rotating the shell about the shell hinge from the closed condition to a standing position. The shell can be adjusted into infinitely variable positions for carrying out applications on the tablet computer and can be rotated between landscape and portrait orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Marware, Inc.
    Inventors: Chanseol Chung, Peter Solomon
  • Publication number: 20140291176
    Abstract: A tablet computer cover and stand includes a front cover and a rear cover interconnected by an intermediate hinge and configured to enclose a tablet computer therebetween in a closed condition. The front and rear covers have respective inner and outer surfaces and the inner surface of the front cover has an anti-slip surface. A shell is rotatable on the rear cover about a rear cover hinge disposed within the rear cover and the shell is configured to hold the tablet computer. The shell has a free end configured to engage anywhere on the anti-slip surface upon opening the front and rear covers about the intermediate hinge and rotating the shell about the rear cover hinge from the closed condition to a standing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Marware, Inc.
    Inventor: Chanseol Chung
  • Publication number: 20140291177
    Abstract: A foldable protection cover for supporting a device is provided. The foldable protection cover supports a device having a window at a front surface, and includes a panel cover fastened to one surface of the device and formed with a plurality of panels that cover the window and in which the plurality of panels are bent based on a folding line formed between adjacent panels, and a fixing member provided at one surface of the panel cover and that fixes one surface of the panel cover at one surface of the device so as to support the device by the bent panel cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jungwan KO, Hyunju SHIN, Taewan KIM
  • Publication number: 20140284228
    Abstract: A housing capable of supporting a tablet computer in some predetermined orientations includes a lower casing for protecting a tablet computer; an upper cover rotatably connected to the lower casing for protecting the screen of the tablet computer from damage; the upper cover being formed with a plurality of line areas so that the upper cover is foldable along the foldable line areas between different sections. The foldable line areas includes a Y shape foldable section and three parallel foldable line areas. Furthermore, in another case, two further foldable line areas extend from a connecting point of the Y shape foldable section to two corners of the upper cover. The upper casing is foldable along the foldable lines so as to be formed as a supporter of the lower casing for supporting a tablet computer therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Shih- Hsun Chiou
  • Publication number: 20140246340
    Abstract: A protective cover for protecting and supporting a portable electronic device includes a bottom cover and a top cover including three segments. One of the segments at a first side of the top cover is pivotably attached to the bottom cover. Another one of the segments at a second side of the top cover is magnetically attracted to a back of the bottom cover. The segment at the second side of the top cover is slidable along the back of the bottom cover to adjust an angle of the bottom cover relative to a platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: PENG-JUN JIANG, HONG-YE ZHANG, CHUNG-CHI TSENG
  • Patent number: 8807333
    Abstract: A tablet case with a cover, the tablet case comprising a housing having three upstanding walls, at least one of the three upstanding walls having a flange, the housing being adapted to receive and retain a tablet. The tablet case further comprises a cover having a substantially rectangular foldable planar member and an elongated member which extends from the cover into an indentation on the inside of the housing. A section of the elongated member is secured to the indentation to form a substantially planar surface arranged to abut the rear wall of a tablet. First and second magnetic means are provided on the housing and cover respectively to allow the cover to be folded into a stand and secured to the housing or to allow the cover to simply shield a tablet screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: C6 Life Limited
    Inventors: Guy Cooper, Nicholas Stavrakakis, Brendan Lake, William Matters
  • Publication number: 20140216954
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a case for an electrical device. The case includes a support assembly configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. The case also includes a first portion coupled to at least a portion of the support assembly. The case further includes a second portion coupled to the first portion at a first hinge. The case also includes a third portion hingedly coupled to the second portion. The case further includes a fourth portion hingedly coupled to the third portion. The fourth portion includes a hand support assembly at an inner surface of the fourth portion. The hand support assembly includes a perimeter frame, an inner frame, and a channel between the perimeter frame and the inner frame. Other embodiments are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Law, Barry P. Sween, Xin Fu, Jeong Lee, Oliver Duncan Seil, Ernesto Quinteros, Yin Chen
  • Publication number: 20140202888
    Abstract: A device for protecting and carrying a personal electronic tablet device. The carrying device having an internal battery whereby a personal electronic tablet device is coupled to the battery of the carrying device to power and/or charge the personal electronic tablet device and one or more additional mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Corey Lieblein
  • Publication number: 20140202889
    Abstract: A foldable pouch mobile terminal cradle is provided, which includes a first surface including a first plurality of panels and a first plurality of folding lines; a second surface including a second plurality of panels and a second plurality of folding lines; a first cradle groove formed in an end panel of the second plurality of panels of the rear surface and that receives an edge of an opposite end panel by bending along the first plurality of folding lines and the second plurality of folding lines; and a second cradle groove formed in the end panel of the second plurality of panels of the rear surface, a predetermined distance from the first cradle groove, and that receives an edge formed from one of the first plurality of folding lines, by bending along the first plurality of folding lines and the second plurality of folding lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sehun KIM, Hyunju SHIN, Taewan KIM, Yonghoon JIN
  • Publication number: 20140190844
    Abstract: A protective case comprises a front case, a baffle, at least one fastening, and a baseplate. A mobile device can be installed into the front case. When the front case is combined with the at least one fastening as pivots, the front case may be slid and turned over in sliding tracks of the baseplate so that a screen of the mobile device can be protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: DING-RONG HSIEH
  • Patent number: 8763795
    Abstract: A dual support flap case comprises a receptacle configured to receive a portable electronic device, a first support flap configured to support the case at a first angle relative to a supporting surface, and a second support flap configured to support the case at a second angle relative to the supporting surface. The first support flap may be a different length than the second support flap. The first and second angles of may allow for a user to select a preferred angle for a current task, such as reading, watching video, typing using a virtual keyboard, typing using a separate physical keyboard, or other task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Remzi Oten, Fevzi Oten
  • Patent number: 8763804
    Abstract: A protective case which offers an efficient protective position without hindering an easy positioning of the apparatus in a slanted position. The case includes a back face, a front face, an edge connecting the back face with the front face and forming a first articulation between the front face and the back face in order to make it possible for the case to move between and from a first open position where the front face is coplanar with the back face to a second protective position where the front face is folded over the back face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Modelabs Group
    Inventor: Cristina Ledesma