With Folding Easel Or Receptacle Support Patents (Class 206/45.24)
  • Patent number: 12017589
    Abstract: A vehicle interior assembly includes a foldable layer that is convertible between an unfolded condition, in which it provides the working surface of a tabletop, and a folded condition, in which it supports one or more portable electronic devices in a tilted position. When deployed as part of a device holder, the foldable layer uncovers a portion of a base layer that includes edge supports for the mobile device(s). A plurality of polygonal segments interconnected by a corresponding plurality of hinge joints permits the foldable layer to change from a flat sheet to a hollow, self-supporting three-dimensional structure with a clean angular appearance in an origami-like manner that does not require complex linkages or mechanisms for the conversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Faurecia Interior Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Cedric Ketels, Thomas Dessapt
  • Patent number: 11993420
    Abstract: A storage and display assembly with a base defining a cavity configured to receive a product. A lid is mounted to the base covering the cavity. A hang tag is mounted to the base. The hang tag has a first position with a first end of the hang tag engaging an inner surface of the lid securing the lid to the base and a second position with the first end of the hang tag is disengaged from the inner surface of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: The Gillette Company LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Helle, Sharika D. Anderson, Jiong Hui Li, Brian Patrick Watson, David John Haylings, Artur Wichowski, Bingxiao Wang
  • Patent number: 11889921
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes: a first support member; a second support member rotatably connected to the first support member and capable of rotating within a first angle range starting from a position where the first support member is located; and a third support member rotatably connected to the second support member and capable of, after the second support member rotates to a maximum angle thereof, continuing to rotate in a direction in which the second support member rotates within a second angle range starting from a position where the second support member is located. The second angle range is greater than or equal to the first angle range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Limited
    Inventor: Xiaoxing Zhai
  • Patent number: 11877634
    Abstract: A support having a magnetically assisted deployment and retraction mechanism which is designed for use with protective covers for personal electronic devices such as smartphones and tablet computing devices featuring a segmented support structure that deploys from a first channel when a shuttle located in a second channel disposed under the first channel is moved from a first position to a second position. The shuttle contains a first magnet and a second magnet, and the segmented support contains magnets which generate either attractive or repulsive forces depending on the position of the shuttle, which forces cause deployment of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventor: Bryan Hynecek
  • Patent number: 11774037
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a support system includes at least one coupling element configured to be coupled to an auxiliary display system, a plurality of support portions, a plurality of joints, each joint of the plurality of joints being coupled to a first respective support portion and a second respective support portion of the plurality of support portions, the first respective support portion being rotatably coupled about a respective joint axis to the second respective support portion via the respective joint, and a foot coupled to the plurality of support portions, wherein rotating the plurality of support portions about the plurality of joints rotates the support system about an orientation axis in a continuous range of orientation angles between a minimum orientation angle and a maximum orientation angle, and wherein at least one of the plurality of joints or the foot resist a force of gravity to enable the support system to maintain any orientation angle in the continuous range of ori
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: MOBILE PIXELS INC.
    Inventors: Wenglong Ng, Xiaoliang Yao, Zikang Feng
  • Patent number: 11733736
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides the mobile termination protective shell, including: a shell body, a supporting plate, a supporting frame, an angle limiter, and an inner cover plate. Electronic product such as the mobile termination is arranged in an accommodating cavity of the shell body, and the inner cover plate is plugged into the through hole, The inner cover plate is in contact with the back of the mobile termination, and the supporting plate is rotated relative to the shell body around an axis in the through hole. At the same time, the supporting frame is rotated with the supporting plate around the axis, that is, a 360° supporting angle is obtained, which is adapted to more supporting angles and supporting scenarios. Furthermore, the angle limiter is located at the circumferential side wall of the supporting plate, which is used to limit the rotation angle of the supporting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Shubo Wang
  • Patent number: 11635278
    Abstract: A protective carrying case for a firearm is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: GSTC LLC
    Inventors: Gideon P. Searle, Theodore Bobrick Root, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11632141
    Abstract: A protective case for folding screen phone includes a first case body, a second case body and a side stylus holder. The side stylus holder includes parallel first and seconds sides. The first side is rotatably connected to the second case body. An accommodating cavity adapted to accommodate a stylus is defined in the side stylus holder, and a first groove for accommodating the stylus is defined in the accommodating cavity of the side stylus holder. When the side stylus holder closes, a space is defined between the stylus and a hinge; and when the side stylus holder opens, the stylus may be taken out of the first groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: Jie Weng
  • Patent number: 11548711
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a package for a computer peripheral device comprises an outer shell defining a first interior cavity and an open end. The package also comprises a peripheral tray comprising a rear side, a bottom side coupled to a bottom edge of the rear side, and a tongue. A first end of the tongue is coupled to the bottom side. The peripheral tray is positioned within the first interior cavity with a second end of the tongue coupled to the outer shell. An elongated portion of the tongue between the first end and the second end contacts the outer shell and is deflected toward the rear side. The peripheral tray is slidably translatable out of the first interior cavity through the open end so that a portion of the elongated portion moves away from the rear side and the bottom side rotates within the first interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Sandipan Bhuyan, Wesley Wang, Andrew Chuang, Adam Schettle
  • Patent number: 11493960
    Abstract: An example electronic device cover includes a body component to attach to an electronic device. The body component articulates among a first, second, and third configuration. The body component includes a first section to attach to the electronic device. A second section attaches to the first section, bends with respect to the first section, and provides structural support to the electronic device in the second configuration. A third section attaches to the second section, and bends with respect to the second section. A fourth section attaches to the third section and includes a rotatable data port. An input device attaches to the fourth section and is operatively connected to the data port. The input device is to be held against and face the electronic device in the third configuration. The body component constrains the electronic device within a perimeter boundary of the fourth section in the first and third configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P.
    Inventors: Philip Moon, Ilchan Lee, Stacy L. Wolff
  • Patent number: 11414250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand-up packaging (1) for food products comprising at least one pouch (2) for carrying a food product, an outer packaging (3) having two cover elements (31,32) at least partially sandwiching the pouch (2), and at least one further element (33,2?) being at least partially sandwiched between the pouch (2) and one of the cover elements (31). The further element (33,2?) is penetrated by a through hole (22,36). The one cover element (31) is glued (G) to the pouch (2) via the through hole (22,36).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Benjamin Veit, Michael Ellenrieder
  • Patent number: 11384895
    Abstract: A case to protect and to support a device at various viewing angles is disclosed. The case comprises a recess on a backside to house a stand assembly, which transitions between a collapsed configuration and a plurality of deployed configurations. The base of the recess comprises a flexible island with a slit gap encircling a majority of its circumference. The stand assembly can be secured at a plurality of locations via tension between its sliding member and the island. A plurality of receiving slots can be configured onto the top surface of the island to further enhance stability. The stand assembly encompasses a range of operation between 0 to 175+ degrees from a completely collapsed to a fully extended configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: iBenzer Inc.
    Inventor: Lina Zhang
  • Patent number: 11230419
    Abstract: A packaged food product may incorporate an angled back card to improve stability by providing an enlarged footprint when the package is standing upright, i.e., vertically oriented. The angled back card can provide a wider base of support between the front of the product and the back card to improve the ability of the package to be self-supporting in an upright position, i.e., to stand up reliably on a shelf without leaning on other structures for external support. The package may be generally dumbbell-shaped as viewed from the front and/or from other angles, and may comprise a center portion that is narrower and/or shallower than adjacent end portions. This may facilitate handling of the product by the consumer and also may help to provide the product with an impactful appearance and theme at retail when the product is viewed from the front and/or from other angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Muluken Tilahun, Daniel Doucette, Daniel R. Feldmeier, Paris Alexander Edwards Lowitz, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro
  • Patent number: 11228187
    Abstract: A Charging Caddy (Caddy) comprises of a charging base and various interchangeable multi-use apparatus (IMA) which individually attach to a Caddy base. The Caddy's various IMAs complement the setting and décor of the Caddy's location. The base is powered by a wall outlet and a rechargeable battery providing the option of simultaneously charging multiple tablets and communication devices (TCD). The rechargeable battery further extends the versatility of the Caddy when a power outlet is not readily available. TCDs such as iPod, iPad, various tablets, laptops, cell phones, or other peripheral devices can be charged using one or more: dedicated or non-dedicated USB ports, cigarette lighter ports, 120 v plugs, or TCD cradles. The non-dedicated USB ports allow for the devices to communicate using networking protocols. The interchangeable multi-use apparatus and charging base create a unique embodiment allowing the components to be used separately, simultaneously, or in tandem with charging TCDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Paul Andrew Romanenko
  • Patent number: 10892793
    Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for an aerodynamic mount coupled to a module encasing a portable device in which the aerodynamic mount defines curved top and bottom edges that each form a curved edge portion in communication with a slope portion forming a gradually tapered slope for allowing high speed air flow to follow around the body of the mount when secured to the upper thigh of a pilot are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Juggernaut Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew C. Goodfellow, Thomas Muday, Chris Stalzer
  • Patent number: 10850903
    Abstract: A fold open face seal package is provided. The package may comprise a one or two-piece thermoformed blister adhered to a backing card. In the one piece embodiment upper and lower portions of the blister are connected by one or more hinges. In the two-piece embodiment the blister is cut into upper and lower pieces which are adhered to the backing card. The package may be opened by folding the backing card back along a bend line and then reclosed for later use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Dave Larsen
  • Patent number: 10565906
    Abstract: A project display board and base. With side panels folded over a central panel of the project display board, an adhesive panel, which adheres to one of the side panels, is detachably connected to one side panel via perforations and another side panel is detachably connected to the base via perforations. After severing both perforations, the side panels are pivoted to diverge relative to the central panel to allow self-standing upright. The base is then connected to the project display board by inserting base projecting inserts through panel slits of the project display board. The base is then folded along its own creases so as to define top and bottom surfaces that are parallel to each other and define a front surface perpendicular to both. The side edges of those top and bottom surfaces are inclined to converge away from the front surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Royal Consumer Products LLC
    Inventors: Ana-Maria Ivescu, Steven A. Schulman
  • Patent number: 10554239
    Abstract: A protective case assembly for a handheld device includes a casing body and a frame. The handheld device has a device front surface, a device back surface opposite to the device front surface, and a device peripheral surface connected between the device front surface and the device back surface. The casing body is configured to surround the device peripheral surface. The frame is detachably connected to the casing body and has a frame inner peripheral surface defining a central hollow portion for exposure of the device back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Evolutive Labs Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Fu Wang
  • Patent number: 10548423
    Abstract: A combination cabinet mountable and countertop kitchen knife holder includes a generally planar frame having a magnetic portion and an elongate side edge extending from the frame. The side edge has a plurality of co-linear through-holes extending therethrough. The through-holes are located to allow the holder to be mounted on the handle of a kitchen cabinet. The holder also includes a kickstand to enable the holder to sit on a kitchen counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Tomzi International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Rigas
  • Patent number: 10542829
    Abstract: A jewelry display includes a ferromagnetic planar substrate having a front surface opposite a back surface. A bracket is configured to be attached to a wall, the bracket comprising at least one bracket magnet which is a permanent magnet. The back surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate is configured to removably attach to the bracket due to the magnetic force of the at least one bracket magnet. A plurality of jewelry fixtures are configured to be removably attached to the front surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate. Each jewelry fixture includes at least one permanent fixture magnet and a jewelry holding structure. The at least one permanent fixture magnet of each jewelry fixture is magnetically attracted to the ferromagnetic planar substrate. The at least one bracket magnet may be at least 2, 5, 10 times or more as powerful as the at least one permanent fixture magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventor: Marc G. Martino
  • Patent number: 10413700
    Abstract: A procedure kit that removably retains components to be used during a medical procedure, such as the insertion of a catheter into a patient, is disclosed. The procedure kit is securable to a surface or structure such that the kit is positioned as desired by the clinician, thus minimizing chances that the kit will fall to the ground or undesirably move. In one embodiment, the procedure kit comprises a body defining a plurality of pockets that are sized to removably receive therein components for use in the medical procedure, an openable flap that covers at least a portion of the pockets; and an adhesive portion included on a portion of the body to enable the procedure kit to be secured to a structure or surface proximate to the patient, such as the sterile drape covering the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha R. Wiley, Heather R. Murphy, Angela D. Grosklags, Eddie K. Burnside, Kelly J. Christian, Bradley W. Zentgraf, Russell L. Bjorklund
  • Patent number: 10243608
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable mobile device is disclosed. The protective case comprises a shell that defines a compartment for receiving and retaining a mobile device, a cover panel, and a connector component. The shell has a main panel that includes an aperture and a subpanel that is hinged at a first side within the aperture and reversibly attached to the aperture via mechanical protrusions or detents at a second side so that it can rotatably attach and detach, or snap, into and out of the main panel. The hinge may be formed by one or more flexible layers overlaid on the shell or via mechanical swivel joint such as a pin and socket connection. A connector portion connects the cover panel to the shell and forms a flexible spine between the cover panel and the shell. The connector portion is comprised of opposing inner and outer layers that are overlaid over the internal and external facing surfaces of the shell and cover panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 10227174
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package or package carton 1 for smoking articles and/or tobacco related articles, the package comprising a body 2 having at least a bottom wall 3, a top wall 4, a rear wall 5, a front wall 8 and two side walls 6, 7, the package further comprising an extension flap 9 coupled to the package and configured to be swiveled around a first hinge 10 between a first position and a second position with respect to the body of the package wherein the extension flap is further configured to support the package in the second position of the extension flap such that the body of the package stand securely and in an inclined position with respect to a (horizontal) plane on which the package rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH
    Inventors: Nigel Ng, Christian Muenstermann, Ulrike Kowalke
  • Patent number: 9993054
    Abstract: A protective enclosure includes a structural member, a metallic tab, and a flexible member. The structural member is configured for receiving an electronic device and includes a front opening for accessing a touchscreen of the installed electronic device. The metallic tab is affixed to one of the side portions of the structural member. The flexible member has a front panel connected to a back panel by a hinge portion that is positioned adjacent to a side portion of the structural member opposite the metallic tab. The hinge portion is configured to enable movement of the front panel between a closed position and an opened position. The front panel includes a magnetic element affixed to an edge of the front panel such that the magnetic element of the front panel contacts the metallic tab when the front panel is in both the opened and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
  • Patent number: 9700155
    Abstract: A multi-functional display assembly includes a base tray secured to a display shelf and having a front, a back, a right side, a left side, a bottom, an open top and a height. At least one product plate assembly is positioned within the base tray and has a recess for holding a sample product. A transparent cover includes a height that is greater than the height of the base tray and greater than a height of the sample product. The transparent cover is placed over and around the base tray and is secured to the base tray and the at least one product plate assembly when the multi-functional display assembly is in a secured display configuration and is removed from around the base tray when the multi-functional display assembly is in an unsecured display configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Theisen, Alex K. Poniatowski, Glenn M. Christoffel
  • Patent number: 9629406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for packaging a hair product having a plurality of hair strands which include curls. More particularly, the package includes first and second package sections engageable with one another for positioning the hair product therebetween. The first package section includes at least one first portion having a first curved shape, while the second package section includes at least one second portion having a second curved shape which substantially corresponds to the first curved shape. When the first and second package sections are engaged with one another, the at least one first curved portion and the at least one second curved portion are positioned in close proximity with one another so as to contain at least one set of the curls of the hair product therebetween for maintaining the shapes of the at least one set of the curls of the hair product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Shake-N-Go Fashion, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Kim, Peter Ough, Hye Sun Kim
  • Patent number: 9215303
    Abstract: A case for a tablet shaped device, the case including a body having a first face and a second face having a tablet shaped device receiving area; and a flap having a distal portion magnetically attracted to the body, and configurable between a first configuration in which the flap covers the tablet shaped device receiving area and the distal portion is wrapped around an edge of the body and contacts the first face such that the flap is secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body, and a second configuration in which the flap is folded to form a stand secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: STM Management Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Ethan Nyholm, Adina Jacobs, Christopher Daniel Townsend, Anton Liang Lee See
  • Patent number: 9185275
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a processor; memory operatively coupled to the processor; a display operatively coupled to the processor; a camera that includes a lens, an active state and a dormant state; a housing that houses at least the processor and the camera and that includes a surface where the surface comprises an aperture aligned with the lens of the camera; a flap where, in a first orientation, the flap covers the aperture and where, in a second orientation, the flap exposes the aperture; and circuitry that determines the state of the camera based on the orientation of the flap. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Miles Osborne, David Wayne Hill
  • Patent number: 9174764
    Abstract: An external cover of a user device includes: an upper cover; a lower cover; and a hinge connecting the upper and lower covers for pivoting the upper cover and lower cover over a front surface and a rear surface of the user device, wherein the upper cover opens and closes a front surface of the user device and comprises at least two or more folding lines along a longitudinal direction of the upper cover such that the upper cover is divided into at least three supports when folded along each of the at least two or more folding lines, and wherein the lower cover holds the user device on an inside surface, and slip preventing units are provided on at least two end surfaces of an outside surface of the second cover for providing enhanced friction between the second cover and a flat location so that the lower cover maintains a stable state in various holding mode of the lower cover facing the hinge, respectively, so that the lower cover maintains a holding state in various holding modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Il-Dong Kang
  • Publication number: 20150083615
    Abstract: An electronic device, such as a tablet computer, smartphone, or television, can be mounted to a surface using a magnetic mounting apparatus. In one example, the apparatus can include a protective case that is adapted to receive an electronic device. The protective case can be configured to protect the electronic device from drop-induced damage. The protective case can include a female mounting portion disposed in the protective case. The female mounting portion of the protective case can be configured to magnetically mount to a male mounting portion associated with a folding cover, surface mount, or dock. Once magnetically mounted to the folding cover, surface mount, or dock, the protective case can rotate about the female mounting portion to allow the electronic device to be transitioned from a landscape mode to a portrait mode and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Carlton R. Lay, Cameron D. Magness
  • Patent number: 8985543
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. The stand portion has springs which hold the stand portion in the open position or a closed position. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Mervyn Cheung
  • Patent number: 8978883
    Abstract: A case for use with a portable electronic device includes a first material configured to surround a back portion and side portions of the portable electronic device, the first material generally being positioned at an exterior of the case. The case also includes a second material secured to the first material, the second material having greater flexibility than the first material. The case additionally includes a movable stand configured to selectively extend from the first material to support the case in an elevated position. The movable stand is coupled to the first material by the second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harsh Gandhi, Taiwon Choi
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8959808
    Abstract: Provided is a greeting card which provides a three-dimensional effect and enables the change of the layout of a picture. Also provided is a protective case for a greeting card which enables the greeting card to be viewed in a standing state. Specifically, provided is a three-dimensional greeting card including a picture part formed in at least part of a greeting card body, the picture part being configured by sticking an appropriate number of constituent picture pieces on top of one another. Also specifically, provided is a protective case for a greeting card, including a transparent plastic case body including upper and lower openings, the protective case further including: a protruding piece for forming a foot part, the protruding piece being formed at the lower opening so as to be outwardly bendable; and a protruding piece for forming a greeting card receiving part, the protruding piece being formed at the lower opening so as to be inwardly bendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kowabo Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuaki Uno, Susumu Hashimoto, Kenji Nishioka, Toshiki Akiyama
  • Patent number: 8955673
    Abstract: A free-standing vitrine for storing instruments is disclosed. The vitrine comprises a transparent portion through which an instrument stored inside the vitrine is viewable when the lid of the vitrine is closed. Furthermore, versions of the free-standing vitrine may be inclined relative to the surface on which the vitrine rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan Patrick Sauter, Adam Daniel Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20150027912
    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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Warren Liu
  • Patent number: 8939283
    Abstract: A protective bag for a portable electronic device is provided, which comprises a first cover, a second cover connecting the first cover and a support element. The first cover and the second cover can be folded relative to each other for covering two opposite sides of the portable electronic device. The support element is disposed on a first inner surface of the first cover and has a first foldable plate and a second foldable plate. The first foldable plate and the second foldable plate can be folded relative to each other for being received between the first cover and the second cover. The first foldable plate and the second foldable plate can be unfolded relative to each other as well for slanting the first foldable plate on the first inner surface with a support provided by the second foldable plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Fu-Yi Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150008147
    Abstract: A packaging box includes a box and a support received in the box. The support includes a top board, a bottom board opposite to the top board, and a side board interconnecting the top board and the bottom board. The top board defines a hole and forms four limiting boards connecting to the top board and resisting against the bottom board. The limiting boards and the bottom board cooperatively form a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber comprises a standing leg formed from the bottom board. The standing leg is capable of folding relative to the bottom board and cooperatively supporting the support to position on a plane with the side board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Chiu-Chu HUANG, Yung-Wei SHEN
  • 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: 8925722
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Poon, Craig R. Norman
  • Patent number: 8919544
    Abstract: A holder includes a first outer sheet, a second outer sheet, and a handled portion. A base portion, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion are formed on the second outer sheet. 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 second outer sheet without collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Chueh Lee
  • Patent number: 8905231
    Abstract: A cover for a portable electronic device may have a plurality of foldable panels and an easel that is positionable in a deployed position to support a readable object within a field viewable through an opening in one of the panels that is aligned with a camera of the portable electronic device so that the camera may capture an image of the readable object. The cover may also have an extendable and retractable sound reflector for reflecting sound from a speaker of the portable electronic device toward a user. A stand for such a portable electronic device may have a receptacle configured to receive the device and at least one leg configured to place the receptacle a predetermined distance away from a surface on which the stand is resting such that a readable object on the surface is readable by the camera through an opening in the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Quest C. Couch, III, Shannon E. Couch
  • Publication number: 20140353180
    Abstract: A carrier and a packing case using the same for a portable electronic device having a rear surface and a side surface are provided, wherein the carrier comprises a rear plate, a frame and at least a supporting component. The rear plate has a first inner surface fitting the rear surface and a first outer surface opposite thereto, and the frame surrounds the rear plate and has a second inner surface fitting the side surface and a second outer surface respectively surrounding the first inner and outer surfaces. The supporting component is pivoted to the first and/or second outer surfaces. The supporting component can be received in the frame by being rotated toward the rear plate and attached on the first outer surface, and support the portable electronic device to stand up by being rotated away from the rear plate and extended out of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: BungBungame Inc.
    Inventors: San-Tai Hsu, Ko-Feng Chen, Tien-Fu Chung
  • Publication number: 20140347793
    Abstract: A protective case includes a main housing and a bracket. The main housing defines a recess and a retaining groove. The bracket includes a first plate, at least one bracket support, and a second plate. The second plate is slidably received in the retaining groove, and the first plate is received in the recess. The first plate is rotatably connected to the second plate by the bracket support. The first plate is rotated out of the recess to support an electronic device at a desired angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YAN-LING GAO
  • Publication number: 20140347814
    Abstract: Mechanisms for the integration of the form and function of a drafting and note-taking tablet, a laptop computer, and a desktop computer with added enhancements for drop protection, portability, functionality, and ergonomics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph A. Zaloom
  • Patent number: 8887903
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device, such as an electronic tablet computer, can transform into an adjustable stand to hold the device in multiple viewing angles. The cover protects the electronic device and allows a user to view and access the device without removing it from the cover. The stand can be adjusted to allow for multiple viewing angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Incase Designs Corp.
    Inventors: Markus Diebel, Hyun Hong
  • 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20140326638
    Abstract: A protective roll-back cover for an electronic device is provided. The roll-back cover is suitable for use in association with an iPad®, Kindle®, Nook®, a cell phone, a reader, a tablet or other similar electronic devices. The device has a protective cover which rolls from a closed First Position A to an open Second Position B. In the closed First Position A, the screen of the electronic device is covered and protected. In the open Second Position B, the protective cover is rolled back into a storage area and a user may access the screen of the electronic device. The device further has a removable additional storage compartment(s), a rotatable stand, a sun screen and a movable storage area for storing a stylist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Randall Webber
  • Patent number: 8875879
    Abstract: A case incorporates a built-in stand for an electronic device, such as an electronic tablet computer, which the case houses. The case protects the electronic device and allows a user to view and access the device without removing it from the case. The built-in stand is adjustable and allows for multiple viewing angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Incase Designs Corp.
    Inventors: Markus Diebel, Hyun Hong