Notch Or Cavity Engaging Patents (Class 248/456)
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Patent number: 11927984Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a support member, a first body, and a second body. The first body is of a plate shape and includes a first surface. A first I/O device is arranged on the first surface. The second body is of a plate shape. Ends of the first body and the second body are rotatably connected. In a first positional relationship, the first body and the second body are parallel to each other. In a second positional relationship, the first body and the second body form an angle. In a supported state, the first I/O device faces away from the second body, and the support member is between the first body and the second body to limit the first body from approaching the second body. In an unsupported state, the support member does not limit the first body from approaching the second body.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITEDInventors: Ghwang-Hyun Lim, Cuong Truong, Matthew Tucker
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Patent number: 11872835Abstract: A foldable clipboard includes a three panel foldable clipboard in which three panels cooperate to form a single planar surface when in an extended position, and at least two panels of the three panels are configured to pivotally move to overlap at least one panel when in a folded position, such that the foldable clipboard is folded into a size to fit into a pocket of a garment.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Muhammad Sarfraz Khaliq
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Patent number: 11850879Abstract: A foldable clipboard includes a two panel foldable clipboard in which the two panels cooperate to form a single planar surface when in an extended position, and at least one of the two panels are configured to pivotally move to overlap the other when in a folded position, such that the foldable clipboard is folded into a size to fit into a pocket of a garment. The foldable clipboard includes a clip and a holder for a pen or pencil.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventor: Muhammad Sarfraz Khaliq
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Patent number: 11781704Abstract: A tablet holding assembly for holding a readable medium at various viewing angles. The tablet holding assembly comprises a base portion for placement on a surface and an adjustable portion including a ledge for holding the readable medium. The base portion includes a base knuckle and the adjustable portion includes an adjustable knuckle aligned with the base knuckle. A hinge assembly including at least one pin extends through the base knuckle and the adjustable knuckle to pivotally connect the base portion to the adjustable portion permitting the adjustable portion to be pivoted between viewing angles.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Ontel Products CorporationInventor: Scott Barlettano
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Patent number: 11596224Abstract: A supinely reading stand which barely blocks the text of the book, barely interferes with the sight of the eyes, and is more simply constructed, easy in assembly and lower-cost. The supinely reading stand comprises a book-supporting structure. The book-supporting structure comprises a four-sided frame and at least one tension-resistant thin line distributed in the inner area of the four-sided frame. The four-sided frame includes first opposite sides and second opposite sides. The tension-resistant thin line(s) is/are connected to the first opposite sides of the four-sided frame in tension state.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventor: Guoping Fu
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Patent number: 11553790Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a support assembly and a keyboard retainer. The support assembly comprises a first retaining portion, a second retaining portion pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion, and a lock assembly defining a locked state and an unlocked state. The keyboard retainer comprises at least one base member pivotally coupled to the first and second retaining portions and included a top surface extending along a top surface plane, and an opposing bottom surface. The at least one base member comprises one or more securing members extending from the bottom surface of the first base, and one or more retainers extending above the top surface plane of the first and each retainer comprising a retaining member extending away from the first base.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Gary R. Page, Patrick McEwen, Andy Bartoszewski
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Patent number: 11297941Abstract: A book stand having three interconnected sections that is adjustable between a closed state where it is portable, and an open state, the open state being one of a number of heights, which height is selectable by the user to account for users of different sizes and users that are standing or sitting when using a book placed on the book stand. The middle section has a strut containing notches on both sides, one side for receiving a stem connected to the top section, the other side for receiving a stem from the bottom section, so that the user may adjust the height of the book stand for use on a surface for when the user wants to stand or sit down. Such book stands are useful for religious studies, particularly as a shtender.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Inventor: Chanoch Hadar
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Patent number: 11278114Abstract: A portable reading stand may include a main body panel, a base plate to be rotatable on one side of one surface of the main body panel to support a lower portion of a book, and a supporter on the other surface of the main body panel to obliquely support the main body panel. The base plate is configured such that one side is rotatably coupled to one side of a base accommodating unit on one side of the main body panel so that when the other side of the base plate is folded in a direction of the main body panel, the base plate is accommodated in the base accommodating unit. A cover is provided in a direction of one surface of the base accommodating unit, such that when the cover is closed while the base plate is unfolded or folded, the base accommodating unit is covered.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: Boin Jeon
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Patent number: 11224287Abstract: A platform apparatus is provided which may be configured to support an electronic device. The platform apparatus may include a base, an extension, and a support. Some implementations include a hinge. The platform apparatus may be configured for use by a standing, seated, or reclining user, or to support an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Inventors: Mark Castleberry, Michael L. Arnold, George W. Jensen
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Patent number: 11125380Abstract: A portable hand-held device which consolidates a variety of remote control holders enables an operator to use a single device to hold multiple remote controls of different dimensions. Additionally, as the operator acquires more audio and visual components with accompanying remote controls, the multi-remote control holder device is capable to accommodate hold more remote controls.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventor: Andrew Hickey
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Patent number: 11026508Abstract: A customizable, reliable, and secure desktop organizer is provided having a base, a first receptacle, and a second receptacle. Each of the receptacles includes a set of sockets that are configured to receive one or more magnets. The magnets of the receptacles are equidistantly spaced apart from one another at the same distance as the magnets disposed within the base. Thus, when the receptacles are brought into proximity with the base, the magnets of the receptacles and the base are magnetically attracted to one another, securing the receptacles to the base. Because the magnets of the base are spaced apart at the same distance as the magnets of the receptacles, when coupled to one another, the receptacles are automatically aligned into proper position with respect to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Equiper, LLCInventors: Kevin Lehoe, Meredith Hiltbrand Lehoe
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Patent number: 10696408Abstract: The present invention provides a deployable table assembly 10 comprising a deployable table 20, and a support arm 30, the deployable table is moveably mounted to the support arm and moveable between a stowed position 20a and a deployed position 20b, the support arm comprises a coverable region 31 that is covered by the deployable table when the deployable table is in the stowed position, and not covered by the deployable table when the deployable table is in the deployed position, wherein the deployable table assembly further comprises a holder 40 for a personal electronic device mounted at least partially over the coverable region 31 of the support arm. The present invention also provides a deployable table assembly 10 in which the holder 40 is translatably mounted to the support arm 30 and translatable in relation to the support arm from a first translation position to a second translation position.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Safran Seats GB LimitedInventors: Jurre Miedema, Paul Wills, James Woodington, Andrew Peel, Mark Douglas
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Patent number: 10602844Abstract: A document holder for a display monitor is provided. The device includes a lower portion attached to an upper portion with a hinge, where the lower portion is, in turn affixable to an upper edge of a housing of a display monitor. The lower portion can be integral to the display monitor housing in one embodiment or can be removably secured thereto via a bracket in alternate embodiments. The lower portion further includes a pair of sidewalls and a front retaining wall defining a tray configured to support a document. The upper portion is rotatable between a deployed configuration and a stored configuration, such that the upper portion is positioned between the side retaining walls when the upper portion is in the stored configuration. In one use, documents are displayed above a display monitor within the document holder for enhanced visibility and accessibility.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventors: Melanee Elliston, Daniel Elliston
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Patent number: 10514126Abstract: An ergonomically designed space saving, collapsible multi-function travel-friendly modular workstation for supporting a broad range of electronic systems, reading materials and the like for users while standing, sitting or on-the-go, and fits in anywhere, anytime is presented. The workstation comprises a support unit, telescopic rod and tripod and is designed to provide needed cooling and ventilation for electronic systems, support healthy postures, and complete comfort and versatility of a multi-function workstation with all the important things needed when working at a desk, thereby improving a user's comfort when using the workstation. Further, the workstation is designed for easy transportation, storage and set up, as well as provide a versatile workspace for a user in many different environments, for everyday use such as note taking, writing, reading, presentations, performing arts and rehearsing while playing a musical instrument, music or conductor stand, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Inventor: James Nathaniel Asante
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Patent number: 10503207Abstract: Embodiments of a dock for a multi-form factor Information Handling System (IHS) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a dock may include: a base, a plateau configured to receive an IHS, and an arm coupling a distal edge of the base to a proximal edge of the plateau, where the arm rotates with respect to the base around a first axis to lift the plateau, where the plateau rotates with respect to the arm around a second axis to tilt the plateau, and where the second axis is parallel with respect to the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.Inventors: Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert, Mark R. Ligameri
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Patent number: 10327571Abstract: A photograph frame has a backing plate with an integrally formed support member that can be bent out of a plane of the backing plate to support the frame at a viewing angle. The support member incorporates an integral locking member that is bent out of a plane of the support member to maintain the support member in a fixed position. Both the support member and locking member are formed in situ with the backing plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Richard N. Bradford
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Patent number: 10274814Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory for a portable electric/electronic device. The accessory includes: a base configured such that the back surface of a portable device is mounted on the back surface thereof, a passage channel having an entrance is formed through the center thereof, and a mounting depression is formed through the bottom surface thereof; a guider configured such that the guider is seated in the mounting depression, fastening recesses are oppositely and repeatedly formed on the left and right sides thereof, and the entry side thereof is open; a connection block including a polygonal swing plate configured to be seated in the fastening recesses, and a movable member configured to move along the passage channel and to have a connection hole; a grip formed configured such that the hinge shaft is fitted thereinto; and a cover configured to be mounted into the mounting depression of the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Daehyung Jeon
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Patent number: 10265993Abstract: A convertible card and electronic device stand includes a card body fabricated of a flexible material. A pair of stand arms formed within the card body, oriented towards one another from opposite side portions of the card body. The card body is selectively deployable from an initially flat configuration in which the stand arms and remainder of the card body are arranged coplanar with each other, into a deformed, electronic device stand configuration. In the electronic device stand configuration, an electronic device opening is formed in the card body by flexing the stand arms away from a remainder of the card body; in turn, the remainder of the card body is arranged in a bowed configuration and the stand arms are interlocked with each other to secure the remainder of the card body in the bowed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Inventor: Jopher Rusinque
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Patent number: 10098457Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible article of furniture. The article includes a pair of side rails, with braces formed along an intermediate extent of the side rails. A series of pivotal support bars are also positioned along the pair of side rails. Forwardly and rearwardly located legs are included for supporting the side rails above the ground. The legs are pivotally related to the side rails. The article also includes a series of shelves, with each shelf being pivotally mounted between the pair of side rails. As such, the support bars can be used to selectively support the shelves at an angle relative to the side rails. Alternatively, the shelves can be supported by the braces such that the shelves are aligned with the side rails.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventor: Gilles Robert Gagne
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Patent number: 10060574Abstract: A supporting device includes a housing, a support board, a linkage trestle and a plurality of elastic bodies. The support board pivots on the housing. The linkage trestle includes a pivot end and a sliding end, the pivot end is pivotally connected to the support board, and the sliding end abuts the housing. The plurality of elastic bodies are disposed in the housing, and the elastic bodies form a slide channel in the housing, wherein the sliding end is disposed in the slide channel, the sliding end abuts the elastic bodies, and the elastic bodies change the width of the slide channel with the movement of the sliding end such that the elastic bodies push against the sliding end.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Liang Zhang
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Patent number: 9720452Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a portable computing device with a kickstand, The portable computing device can have a display housing including a display surface and a back surface opposite the display surface. The portable computing device can have the kickstand rotatably connected to the display housing on two sidewalls of the display housing. The kickstand can support the display housing in a plurality of viewing angles.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Chien-Kuo (Frank) Lee
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Patent number: 9683694Abstract: A stand structure for an article includes: a pin engaging groove formed in an article body; a pivot portion formed below the pin engaging groove and supporting a first arm of a stand; and an engaging portion disposed in a second arm of the stand and engaged with the pin engaging groove. A switching position exists within a range of the pin engaging groove. When, in a state where the bottom portion and the coupling portion are butted against the placement surface, the engaging portion is engaged with a portion of the pin engaging groove which is located at a position lower than the switching position, the article body is supported in a backward inclined state by the stand.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: YAMAHA CORPORATIONInventors: Kenichi Shiba, Yuji Takahashi
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Patent number: 9642453Abstract: A collapsible support device configured to support an object in an inclined position, may include a base portion and an upper support panel. A hinge connecting the base portion to the upper support panel may be disposed at one edge of the base portion and a first edge of the upper support panel. The collapsible support device may be configured to be in at least one open position such that the base portion and the upper support panel are at an angle relative to each other and to be in a closed position such that the upper support panel lays against the base portion. The collapsible support device may be used to support the object at an inclined position in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey N. Feinberg
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Patent number: 9628913Abstract: A combination support stand and speaker system is provided for supporting a portable electronic device, such as a tablet computing device, a smart phone, or a portable music player, to facilitate the display and transmission of multimedia content from the electronic device. In general, a support stand is provided for holding an electronic device, where the support stand has a set-up condition for supporting an electronic device in a desired orientation and a folded condition for easy transport and/or storage of the stand. Additionally, the support stand includes a speaker system that is operatively connected to an electronic device supported by the stand, for example through a wireless interface, to transmit audio signals through at least one speaker.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Halo2Cloud LLCInventors: Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
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Patent number: 9596914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Joseph A. Zaloom
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Patent number: 9591905Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Tony Poon, Craig R. Norman
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Patent number: 9332837Abstract: An assembly for holding and displaying books, or items having a book-like structure includes a book attached to a hinged book-holding device, which displays the book in various positions. The hinge allows the book to move in at least two positions, a first standing position and a second, inclined position. The disclosed book-holding system also comprises a stabilizing mechanism that, when activated, provides a broader structural base. Thus, when the book is inclined and opened, the stabilizing mechanism holds the entire system steady so it does not tilt open.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: W.W. GRAINGER, INC.Inventor: Thomas Edward Pencak
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Patent number: 9308767Abstract: Card devices, apparatus and methods to convert generally rectangular shaped cards into stands and mounts for portable electronics, such as but not limited to portable phones, smart phone iPODS®, clocks, and cameras, pens, pencils, other business cards, or other documents, or photo frames. Business cards with indicial on both sides and having either perforated lines or narrow cut lines, that can be folded into a stand so that portable electronics devices can be safely supported on the stands. The business information indicia remains visible and readable on the stands by the user. The cards can have rear stand sections that can be folded outward to form a stand, and foldable lower edges to form a ledge or channel to support an edge of the portable electronics device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Keep It Business Cards, Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Waldron
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Patent number: 9297497Abstract: A universal tablet cradle assembly for supporting and storing a tablet or electronic device. The universal tablet cradle mounts under a cabinet or shelf and allows for storage and hands-free viewing of any size tablet. The universal tablet cradle also allows for adjustment of the viewing position of the tablet within the cradle, allowing the tablet to be moved forward and backward, and rotated. The viewing angle of the tablet also is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Inventors: Leonid Vainshtein, Jason Swanson
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Patent number: 9249922Abstract: A foldable stand includes a body having an approximately planar shape. The foldable stand further includes a first inner portion hingably attached to the body. The foldable stand further includes a second inner portion hingably attached to the body. The foldable stand further includes a third inner portion hingably attached to the body, wherein the first inner portion and the second inner portion rotate away from the approximately planar shape of the body to intersect and create an approximately triangular support having the first inner portion as a first side, the second inner portion as a second side, and the body as a third side; and the third inner portion rotates away from the approximately planar shape of the body, providing for an extended stand configuration which is configured to receive an approximately rectangular prism shaped item.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventor: Daniel J. Haarburger
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Patent number: 9218020Abstract: A computing device is assembled to withstand drops, to be re-workable, and to reduce unaesthetic variances between the components. A computing device has a display module that is removably hinged on the bottom, held in place by snap fits on the top before being screwed in place, and held in place by replaceable snap fits on the sides. A battery module and a battery connector can be secured in place with stretch removable tape. A peripheral port component may be biased towards an interior of the housing opening when installed. A laser direct structuring antenna module located in a recess of a plastic molding can be grounded to a metal alloy housing. A plastic molding can be mechanically interlocked to a housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Angel Wilfredo Martinez, Michael Xingyi Yu, Joshua Paul Davies, Brandon Michael Potens, Andrew McIntyre, Joshua Danel Lemons, Kelly Erin Johnson
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Patent number: 9198507Abstract: A stand for adjustable display comprising: a holder configured to support an item to be displayed on the stand, a bottom edge of the holder configured to contact a surface on which the stand is placed; and an adjustable support configured to be attached to the holder, the adjustable support comprising a supporting leg having a first end configured to engage the holder pivotably about a first axis and a second end configured to contact the surface on which the stand is placed; and an adjusting bar having a first end configured to engage the holder pivotably about a second axis and a second end configured to slidably engage the supporting leg and to pivotably engage the supporting leg about a third axis; wherein the supporting leg comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock the stand in a stationary position between and including a minimum raised position and a maximum raised position such that the second end of the adjusting bar remains stationary on the supporting leg when raising of a top edge of the hoType: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: RACER TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.Inventor: Choon Meng Lau
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Patent number: 9132787Abstract: A keyboard mounting assembly includes a base having a body portion with an edge, and a keyboard tray having a support portion configured to engage a keyboard. The keyboard tray further includes an edge-engaging portion configured to releasably engage the edge of the base for pivotal movement between a first position, in which the body portion of the base and the support portion of the keyboard tray are not parallel to one another, and a second position, in which the body portion of the base and the support portion of the keyboard tray are generally parallel to one another. The assembly further includes an interlock mechanism between the base and the keyboard tray that is operable to releasably secure the base and the keyboard tray in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventor: Jeramie Cooper
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Patent number: 9126615Abstract: A mobile device holder includes a holding portion, a lower shelf fixedly attached to a base of the holding portion and configured to support a mobile device, an upper shelf slidably affixed to the holding portion and slidable along a plane defined by the holding portion toward the lower shelf such that a distance between the upper shelf and lower shelf is adjustable, a pivot assembly connected to the holding portion and configured to pivot about a pivot axis, wherein the lower shelf is attached to the base of the holding portion at a fixed distance from the pivot assembly, and a mount affixed to the pivot assembly, wherein the holding portion, the upper shelf and the lower shelf are pivotable together about the pivot axis relative to the mount between an upright position and a stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Randy Mersky
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Patent number: 9116550Abstract: A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Ralf Groene, Karsten Aagaard, Anthony Christian Reed, Stephan Alexander Cummings, Darryl I. Jensen, Joseph B. Gault
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Patent number: 9072174Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first main body and a first magnetic element fixed in the first main body. The second body includes a second main body, a supporting unit, a second magnetic element, and a third magnetic element. The second main body is adapted to hold the first body. The supporting unit is pivoted to the second main body. The second magnetic element is fixed in the second main body. The third magnetic element is slidably configured in the second main body to restrict a rotation of the supporting unit relative to the second main body. When the first body leans against the second main body, the third magnetic element is subject to a magnetic attraction force from the first magnetic element and escapes from the supporting unit, so that the supporting unit supports the first body.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Pei-Jen Lin, Wei-Chih Hsu, Sheng-Wei Wu, Chang-Hua Wei, Hui-Jou Tsai, Yao-Tsung Yeh, Kun-Hsin Liu, Wei-Hao Lan, Chun-Huang Yu, Pei-Yi Chu, Hong-Tien Wang, Shi-Kuan Chen
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Patent number: 9066442Abstract: A stand for an electronic apparatus is provided, which is configured to support a rear surface of the electronic apparatus at different inclining heights. The stand includes a base section composed of a plate member having a first edge and a second edge, and the plate member is configured to rotationally support the electronic apparatus adjacent to the first edge and defines an area for facing the rear surface of the electronic apparatus. The area defines a plurality of leg sections of different sizes, each including a lock section configured to lock with the rear surface of the electronic apparatus and a support section provided adjacent to the second edge of the plate member to serve as a rotational support for the leg section relative to the plate member. The support sections that serve as rotational supports for the plurality of leg sections share a common rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Wacom Co., Ltd.Inventor: Volker Huebner
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Publication number: 20150034793Abstract: A foldable lectern assembly includes a reading material support surface pivotedly connected to a case. A support bar is arranged to support the reading material support surface in inclined and horizontal positions. The foldable lectern assembly has a table top configuration and a standup configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Jacob Roth
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Patent number: 8925722Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Tony Poon, Craig R. Norman
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Patent number: 8844892Abstract: A stand including a base and a platen assembly. The base includes: an end protrusion extending from a top surface and including a first distal end; and a plurality of adjustment protrusions extending from the top surface and including respective second distal ends. The platen assembly includes a platen and a prop leg. The platen is pivotably connected to the base and the prop leg. For an open position: the platen and prop leg pivot such that: an end of the prop leg contacts an adjustment protrusion or the first end protrusion; the platen and the prop leg form an acute or obtuse angle, opening toward the top surface. For a closed position, the platen and prop leg pivot such that the bottom surface, the platen, and the prop leg are parallel. The first distal end extends further from the top surface than the second distal ends.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Walter Robert Robinson
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Patent number: 8820695Abstract: A support for an object is provided. The support may comprise a bottom part, a sidewall, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of sidewalls may be connected to the bottom part. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls may be made of essentially one piece of flat member. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls form an easel to accept the object. The plurality of fastener may be disposed on the plurality of sidewalls.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kazuo Nakada, Hiroki Hirano, Shinya Oguchi
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Patent number: 8763977Abstract: A stand for a display device is provided and includes a housing having an accommodating groove, a hinge structure including a first board and two second boards, and a latch including an operation portion. The first board is fixed on a backboard of the display device and has a positioning groove. The two second boards are rotatably connected respectively to two ends of the first board and each is fixed on the housing. The latch is flexibly placed on the housing and is aligned with the first board. The operation portion is exposed through the accommodating groove. The fastening portion is selectively engaged with the positioning groove by releasing a spring force of a spring connected to the latch. When the operation portion is moved in a direction away from the first board, the fastening portion is disengaged from the positioning groove by compressing the spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Chun-Ming Huang, Shih-Hsiung Yen, Jian-Yu Lin
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Publication number: 20140151524Abstract: A display stand includes a base, a leg and a bracket. The bracket is mounted to a backside of the base and includes a bridge for receiving the at least one portion of the leg. The bridge includes a first detent and a second detent. The portion of the leg that is received by the bridge is movable into a first position or a second position. A different portion of the leg mates with the first detent to support the display stand at a first viewing angle when the leg is rotated while in the first position. Yet another portion of the leg mates with the second detent to support the display stand at a second viewing angle that is different from the first viewing angle when the leg is rotated while in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventor: Kent D. Katterheinrich
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Patent number: 8701318Abstract: An angle adjustment apparatus of an image display module includes a display panel configured to have image display devices arranged and disposed therein; fixture frames disposed on the upper and lower sides of the display panel, respectively; rotation frames disposed on one side and the other side of the display panel, respectively; and step angle adjustment units disposed between the auxiliary frames of the display panel and the rotation frames and configured to adjust an angle of the rotation frames by stepwise moving the rotation frames at a constant angle when the rotation frames are rotated. The angle adjustment apparatus can reduce the time taken to install and dismantle image display modules because the angle adjustment work of an image display module is easy and can adjust the angle of the image display module precisely by moving the image display modules at a constant angle stepwise.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Everbrighten Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong Min Kim
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Publication number: 20140097319Abstract: A stand including a base and a platen assembly. The base includes: an end protrusion extending from a top surface and including a first distal end; and a plurality of adjustment protrusions extending from the top surface and including respective second distal ends. The platen assembly includes a platen and a prop leg. The platen is pivotably connected to the base and the prop leg. For an open position: the platen and prop leg pivot such that: an end of the prop leg contacts an adjustment protrusion or the first end protrusion; the platen and the prop leg form an acute or obtuse angle, opening toward the top surface. For a closed position, the platen and prop leg pivot such that the bottom surface, the platen, and the prop leg are parallel. The first distal end extends further from the top surface than the second distal ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: Walter Robert Robinson
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Patent number: 8605431Abstract: A support is provided for supporting an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support includes a shell configured to receive the electronic device, a frame rotatably connected to the shell, and two adjusting arms. Top ends of the two adjusting arms and two opposite sides of the shell are configured such that the top ends of the two adjusting arms are slidable along longitudinal directions of the two opposite sides of the shell when a user applies force to the support, and further configured for holding the top ends of the two adjusting arms in stationary positions relative to the two opposite sides of the shell when the user does not apply force to the support. Opposite ends of the two adjusting arms are rotatably connected to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Quan-Chang Cheng, Lin-Lin Pan, Cong-Bing Zhou
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Patent number: 8567740Abstract: A support unit for supporting readable material at a convenient angle and height for facilitated viewing. The support unit is deployable between a collapsed and generally flat non-deployed position, and a deployed position with a support platen at an adjustably selected angle and height for comfortable viewing. In one embodiment, the support platen is pivotally mounted onto an intermediate bracket plate which in turn is pivotally mounted onto a base plate, with an upper support strut adjustably set to accommodate support platen positioning relative to the base plate and bracket plate in one of multiple angular settings. The support platen may include or support a digital device such as an electronic touch pad, computer or reading device. In a preferred form, the upper support strut is adapted to overlie and protect the support platen and device thereon in the non-deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventors: Byron Richard Tarnutzer, Stephen G. Hauser
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Patent number: 8570048Abstract: An inspection jig for a display panel, used in an inspection system for the display panel and in a method for inspecting the display panel, includes a plate, a ground plate and at least one side holder. The ground plate is disposed on the plate and receives the display panel. The at least one side holder is disposed at a side surface of the plate to control the angle of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung-Kyu Lee, Sang-Rock Yoon, Ki-Seob Lee
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Patent number: 8424465Abstract: A slant board for viewing, reading, or working an object at a convenient angle is provided. The slant board includes a table. The table includes an inner face, an outer face, and a plurality of struts, each strut pivotally coupled to the inner face along respective lateral pivot axes. The slant board also includes a base pivotally coupled to the table to define a tilt angle therebetween. The base includes a plurality of stops for engaging the struts. At least two struts have different lateral pivot axes and/or different lengths. Each of the plurality of struts is engageable with at least one of the plurality of stops to provide a range of tilt angles.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Epifanio Villanueva Florendo, Jr.
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Patent number: 8387938Abstract: An electronic device holder is revealed. The electronic device holder includes a base, a top cover and a support member. In use, a control member of the support member is pressed so that a locking shaft is moved inwards to push a shaft part moving into a pivot hole of an assembly block of the base. And a teeth part around the shaft part is released from teeth of a locking hole. Thus the support member can be rotated to the required position. Without any force applied to the control member, the teeth part of the shaft part is engaged with the teeth of the locking hole again due to the elastic member. Thus the support member is locked, the support block is then rotated to the required position and an electronic device is leaning against the support member. Therefore users can use electronics conveniently, without holding them in hands.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Jow Tong Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chung-Hung Lin