Retractable Within Article Patents (Class 248/685)
  • Patent number: 11591154
    Abstract: A paint dispenser is described. In one embodiment, the paint dispenser can comprise a paint tube and a body. The paint tube can comprise an opening. The body can connect with the paint tube. The body can be capable of containing paint dispensable from the opening. Further, the body can comprise a pair of rail tracks, a pair of rack tracks, a pair of rails, a pair of racks, a pair of pinions, a pair of grips, a pair of axes, a pair of torsion spring, and a button. Each of the rails can be mounted within each of the rail tracks. Each of the racks can be mounted within each of the rack tracks. The pair of pinions can be at the center of middle layer of the body such that each of the pair of racks can come in contact with the outer edges of each pinion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Charles Scott Beard
  • Patent number: 11169575
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a computing device. One example computing device includes a display member and a base member rotatably connected to each other via a hinge. The computing device includes a retractable foot to extend from a bottom surface of the base member when the display member is to be rotated open from a closed position to a first operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew Elsey, Tony Moon
  • Patent number: 11156242
    Abstract: A clamping device is provided that includes a first magnetic disc and a second magnetic disc, each of the discs located on a first sheet of flexible material a distance apart vertically and covered by at least a second sheet of flexible material, the first sheet of flexible material forming a hinge between the first and the second magnetic discs, and an outer surface of the clamping device. The second sheet of flexible material forms an inner surface of the clamping device and the inner surface of the clamping device has a textured surface thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: Bryan Meyran
  • Patent number: 10806245
    Abstract: A brush is disclosed having an integral hanger. The brush has a handle including a gripping portion and a neck portion, a ferrule, bristles coupled to the neck portion via the ferrule, and a channel within the handle which passes completely through the handle. A hanger assembly is provided which is hingedly mounted at a first end thereof within the channel and which includes one or more arm elements adapted to rotate between a position completely within the channel to positions on either a first side of the handle outside of the channel and/or a second side of the handle outside of the channel, the one or more arm elements are adapted to securely hold the brush on a lip of a container when the one or more arm elements are rotated to the first position and/or to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Sganga
  • Patent number: 10798840
    Abstract: A device stand for a portable device, comprising a foldable extension leg which supports the portable device at a cable connection instead of directly supporting the portable device itself. In one or more embodiments, the device stand can be connected to a storage device such as a flash drive, or can directly incorporate a storage device into its form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophia Hoem, Wesley G. Brewer
  • Patent number: 10456005
    Abstract: A mop assembly includes a mop handle having a distal end portion with an exterior surface. The mop assembly also includes a mop suspension member having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The suspension member is mounted on the handle distal end portion and is adapted to suspend the mop from a support structure. The mop suspension member has a seated operating position wherein the exterior surface of the suspension member is positioned substantially entirely within a recessed space that is recessed from the exterior surface of the distal end portion. The suspension member has at least one linearly extended operating position wherein at least a portion of the mop suspension member is positioned outwardly of the recessed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: BONA AB
    Inventors: Dan Smith, Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfield
  • Patent number: 10443778
    Abstract: An example balancing structure includes a stand and a balancing structure. The stand is to support the object to stand on a plane, and adjust a position of the object. The balancing structure is installed on a base of the stand and is to balance a tipping force of the base suffered from an adjustment of the position of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Chern Shi Lam, Jui-Ming Chien, Hai-Lung Hung, Yu Jen Liu, Cary Hung
  • Patent number: 10051952
    Abstract: A brush hanging system for efficiently and safely hanging a brush from another object such as a paint can. The brush hanging system generally includes a brush such as a paint brush. The brush includes a groove formed within the body of the brush, such as on its handle or any other position other than its bristles. A hanger rod is pivotally connected within the groove, with the hanger rod being adapted to selectively engage or disengage with the rim of an object such as a paint can. When extended, the hanger rod engages with the rim to removably secure the brush against the object. When retracted, the hanger rod is completely positioned within the groove in a flush or recessed configuration. Both the groove and hanger rod each comprise distinct segments which ensure that the hanger rod may pivot within the groove and engage with the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Richard E. Aide
  • Patent number: 10021966
    Abstract: A paint brush with a modified handle features a handle that is elongated in comparison to a conventional paint brush, and provides hooks for hanging the brush on the rim of a paint can. The lower end of the handle provides a threaded socket for affixing the brush on the end of a painting pole, enabling quick and easy touch-ups of any spots high above the floor or scaffold that were missed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Ortiz, Don Levy
  • Patent number: 9876521
    Abstract: A sliding stand assembly comprises a back cover, a sliding engaging member, a spring, a first stand and a second stand. The sliding engaging member is located at a first surface of the back cover. The sliding engaging member comprises first and second protruding portions. The first stand is slidably pivoted to the back cover. The first stand comprises first to third concave portions. The first concave portion has first and second sub-portions. The second stand is pivoted to the first stand and the back cover. When the first stand slides to a positioning location, the first protruding portion is engaged with the first sub-portion and the second protruding portion is located in the second concave portion. When the first protruding portion moves from the first sub-portion to the second sub-portion, the second protruding portion moves to the third concave portion to be positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wei-Ting Lai, Shih-Wei Hung
  • Patent number: 9295581
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved medical tack. The tack of the present invention includes attachment points at each end where at least one of the attachment points is moveable, varying the effective length of the tack. Varying the length of the medical tack adapts the tack for use with tissue of different thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Little, Gaillard R. Nolan, Neil H. Talbot, Robert J. Greenberg
  • Patent number: 9027812
    Abstract: A backpack frame is disclosed herein. The backpack frame includes a frame body and an arm coupled to the frame body. The arm has a proximal portion at the one or more points of connection and a distal portion that is extended away from the one or more points of connection. A space between a distal portion of the arm and the frame body is sufficiently sized to receive the head of an antlered animal therethrough when the distal portion of the arm is pivoted away from the frame body. The arm is capable of pivoting at a point of connection between the arm and the frame body. Accordingly, at least in some instances, when the head of an antlered animal is inserted through the space, the arm pivots, locking the head in place and supporting the head and antlers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Hunt Hard, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Travis Lester
  • Patent number: 8960630
    Abstract: A support structure includes: a base, having an accommodation slot; a support portion, having a first end and a second end, in which the first end is connected to the base and the second end is received in the accommodation slot; and an elastic part, located at the first end of the support portion and encapsulated by the support portion, in which when the first end experiences a force, the elastic part generates an elastic deformation to make the second end extend beyond the accommodation slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dongguan Techsoon Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Bin Fu
  • Patent number: 8902587
    Abstract: A support apparatus supports an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support apparatus includes a first support leg and a second support leg. One end of the first support leg is rotatably connected to the electronic device, and the first support leg defines a receiving space therein. One end of the second support leg is rotatably connected to an opposite end of the first support leg. When in a closed state, the support apparatus is completely stowed in the electronic device. When the support apparatus is in a first inclined state, the second support leg is received in the receiving space but the support apparatus is oriented in a position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device. When in a second inclined state, the support apparatus is oriented in the position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device, but the second support leg is unfolded from the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 8777173
    Abstract: A holding apparatus for removably holding an article has a base, a slider, and an urging member. The base has a stationary holding part provided on one end side of a placement part, and an operating button supported to be capable of swinging through a pivot part. The slider has a movable holding part for holding an article together with the stationary holding part, and a teeth part being provided following a sliding direction. The operating button has an operating part on one end side of the pivot part, and a claw part provided on the other end side for coupling and decoupling with the teeth part of the slider. The operating button is constantly urged by an urging spring so that sliding of the slider is restricted in a state in which the claw part is coupled with the teeth part. The coupling is released by an operation opposing the urging force of the operating part so that the slider is allowed to slide against the urging force of the urging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventor: Takehiko Nemoto
  • Patent number: 8770538
    Abstract: A supporting structure for an electronic device is provided to reduce the thickness or volume of device structures in conventional skills. The supporting structure includes a connecting arm having a first end and a second end which are substantially pivoted to a side region of a sliding and/or rotating module and an edge portion of a substrate module, respectively. With the connecting arm being rotated in response to the movement of the sliding and/or rotating module, the rotation or combination type can be provided between the first and second ends of the connecting arm and the side regions of the sliding and/or rotating module and the edge portion of the substrate module, thereby improving difficulties of the internal structure and design of the assembly of conventional supporting structure and electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Cheng Mai, Way Han Dai
  • Publication number: 20140085777
    Abstract: A kickstand includes a holder, a bar, a shaft assembly, a cam assembly, and at least one spring washer. The bar is pivotally connected to the holder by the shaft assembly. The cam assembly is engaged with the holder and the bar and pivotally connected to the shaft assembly, so as to allow the bar to rotate relative to the holder to a closing position or an opening position selectively. The spring washer is engaged with the shaft assembly and abuts against the cam assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Han-Wen Yeh, Jeng-Wen Lin, Jih-Chen Yeh
  • Publication number: 20130329375
    Abstract: A supporting mechanism for supporting a display module on a base includes a stand and a buckling structure. An end of the stand is pivoted to the base, and the buckling structure is pivoted to the other end of the stand and for buckling the display module. The buckling structure includes a housing, at least one buckling component and at least one resilient component. The housing is pivoted to the other end of the stand. The at least one buckling component is movably installed in the housing. The at least one resilient component is installed inside the housing and connected to the at least one buckling component. The at least one resilient component drives the at least one buckling component to buckle a fastening portion of the display module as the housing and the at least one buckling component are inserted into a containing portion on the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Shu-Chen Chiang, Wen-Chin Wu, Tian-Shyang Lin, Pin-Hsien Su, Ming-Hua Hung
  • Patent number: 8520382
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a body portion such as, for example, a laptop chassis, and a deployable support coupled to the bottom surface of the body portion. The deployable support can be moved between a stowed position relative the bottom surface of the body portion and a deployed position in which support is positioned in spaced relationship to the bottom to create an airflow path beneath the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Trentent Tye, Troy Tye
  • Patent number: 8514059
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a transponder holder for controlling the readability of a transponder by an interrogator. Embodiments of the transponder holder can be removable mounted to a support structure, such as a windshield of a motor vehicle. The transponder can be supported by a plate of the transponder holder, which can be moved to position the transponder in a readable position and an unreadable position to allow a user to select whether the transponder is readable by an interrogator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Highway Toll Administration, LLC
    Inventor: David Centner
  • Publication number: 20130161479
    Abstract: A support apparatus supports an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support apparatus includes a first support leg and a second support leg. One end of the first support leg is rotatably connected to the electronic device, and the first support leg defines a receiving space therein. One end of the second support leg is rotatably connected to an opposite end of the first support leg. When in a closed state, the support apparatus is completely stowed in the electronic device. When the support apparatus is in a first inclined state, the second support leg is received in the receiving space but the support apparatus is oriented in a position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device. When in a second inclined state, the support apparatus is oriented in the position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device, but the second support leg is unfolded from the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8371584
    Abstract: A mark unit includes a holding section that is disposed at the top of a display section so that a light-emitting section is positioned on a side of a display screen of the display section and a weight section is positioned on a side opposite to the display screen to hold the light-emitting section on the side of the display screen that intersects a horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Namco Bandai Games Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuo Utsuki, Takashi Satsukawa, Takehiro Shimizu, Shigemasa Saito, Kanji Nakane
  • Patent number: 8342839
    Abstract: An assembly is provided whereby a candle holder is supported within a bottle and the bottle has no bottom and a single assembly supports both the candle holder and bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Roy Rindom
  • Patent number: 8305744
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Adam Mittleman, Stephen Brian Lynch
  • Patent number: 8248791
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a leg. The main body includes a restriction portion. The leg is rotatably connected to the main body for supporting the main body. The leg defines grooves for being engageable with the restriction portion. When the leg rotates relatively to the main body, the restriction portion is operable to be selectively engaged with any one of the grooves to adjust a predetermined angle defined by the leg and the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Man-Zhong Wang, Ju-Lan Hao
  • Patent number: 8246001
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a main body and a supporting member rotatably connected to the main body. The main body defines a chamber for receiving detachable elements of the portable electronic device therein. The supporting member includes a number of supporting sheets which can be folded or unfolded relatively to each other. The folded supporting member is configured for covering the chamber of the main body, and the unfolded supporting member is configured for supporting the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chao-Jui Huang
  • Patent number: 8220771
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and two support legs. The main body defines two receiving portions. The cover is rotatably connected to the main body. Two resisting portions are formed on the cover. The support legs are rotatably received in the receiving portions of the main body respectively. When the cover rotates relative to the main body, the resisting portions resist the support legs to rotate, thus driving the support legs protruding out from the main body. The at least one support leg is substantially rectangular shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Jun Wang
  • Publication number: 20120160988
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a base defining a chamber, and a cover pivotably connected to the base. The electronic device further includes a keypad including a first end pivotably connected to the cover, and a second end moveably received in the chamber. During opening and closing of the cover, the first end of the keypad moves together with the cover and the second end slides in the chamber, thereby changing a space between the keypad and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI WU, XIN YANG
  • Patent number: 8203830
    Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device is disclosed including a base member, a cover member rotatably attached with the base member, a connecting body, a protruding post, a sleeve, and an elastic member. The connecting body guides the rotation of the cover member about the axis of the protruding post. A sleeve rotates along with the cover member and can maintain the cover member at any position relative to the base member during rotation of the cover member. The elastic member can disengage the sleeve from the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Mu-Wen Yang, Chih-Chiang Chang
  • Patent number: 8128054
    Abstract: A support mechanism for a portable electronic device comprises two legs and a support bracket. The legs are retractably received in the portable electronic device. When the legs are withdrawn from the portable electronic device, the contact shoulder provides linear contact of the portable electronic device on a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Li
  • Patent number: 8083079
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire rack for mounting an iron on a wall and method of use thereof, and more specifically, to a wire rack for mounting an iron on a wall, the wire rack having a retractable rail for adjusting to different sizes of irons and equipped with an ironing board holder and a product holder. The iron holder holds the iron by the iron's base and can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of irons. The frame is also made of heat-resistant, coated, welded wire that allows for the manufacture of a light, cost-effective device. The device is also equipped with large hooks to hold most types of ironing boards and arms designed to hold extra products used during ironing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Panacea Products Corp.
    Inventor: Frederick K. Rosen
  • Patent number: 8061341
    Abstract: An archery bow quiver for holding arrows for quick retrieval to be shot by the bow includes an integral bow hook and tree screw. The quiver, which quickly attaches and detaches to the riser of a bow, includes an elongate frame with a top end for a hood to protect the arrow tips or broadheads and a bottom end where at is suitably an elastomeric arrow shaft rack. In the central region of the elongate frame is a first cutout into which a pivotal collar or bushing is secured for acceptance of a journaled shaft further extending into a tree screw or spike. The journaled shaft is threaded into a bow hook end which extends in opposite direction from the tree screw. The bow hook and integral tree screw readily pivot within the cutout space to rotate transversely with respect to the elongate frame for rotation of the bow hook to screw the tree screw into suitably a tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Jason M. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 8011636
    Abstract: A telephone with a stand has a rear case and a stand leg swingably connected to the rear case. The rear case includes an embossed portion disposed in the center of a back wall thereof, two swing pivots protrudingly arranged in respective lateral faces of the embossed portion, and V-shaped grooves formed in the back face adjacently to the pivots. The stand leg has two main legs and an auxiliary leg connecting the main legs to each other. Each of the main legs has a locking claw protruding from a tip end thereof and engaged with one of the V-shaped grooves, and a guide groove formed in the distal end of the main leg. The guide groove includes a main groove portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the main leg and a sub groove portion orthogonal to the main groove portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Iwatsu Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yusuke Fukuda, Tomoharu Iekushi
  • Patent number: 7971845
    Abstract: A security mount for displaying an article such as a handheld device is provided that includes a device mount that can be secured to a handheld device and a base mount that can be secured to a display structure. The device mount is releasably connected to a tether such that the device mount can be detached from the tether without detaching the device mount from the handheld device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Compucage International Inc.
    Inventor: Steve N. Galant
  • Patent number: 7959020
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wire rack for mounting an iron on a wall and method of use thereof, and more specifically, to a wire rack for mounting an iron on a wall, the wire rack having a retractable rail for adjusting to different sizes of irons and equipped with an ironing board holder and a product holder. The iron holder holds the iron by the iron's base and can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of irons. The frame is also made of heat-resistant, coated, welded wire that allows for the manufacture of a light, cost-effective device. The device is also equipped with large hooks to hold most types of ironing boards and arms designed to hold extra products used during ironing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Panacea Products Corp.
    Inventor: Frederick K. Rosen
  • Patent number: 7926781
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and two support legs. The main body defines two receiving portions. The cover is rotatably connected to the main body. Two resisting portions are formed on the cover. The support legs are rotatably received in the receiving portions of the main body respectively. When the cover rotates relative to the main body, the resisting portions resist the support legs to rotate, thus driving the support legs protruding out from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Jun Wang
  • Publication number: 20110042548
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a main body and a supporting member rotatably connected to the main body. The main body defines a chamber for receiving detachable elements of the portable electronic device therein. The supporting member includes a number of supporting sheets which can be folded or unfolded relatively to each other. The folded supporting member is configured for covering the chamber of the main body, and the unfolded supporting member is configured for supporting the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHAO-JUI HUANG
  • Publication number: 20100308202
    Abstract: An electronic device, comprising: a back cover, a first support, and a second support; wherein, the back cover forms a receiving groove; the first support comprises a support portion and a connection portion rotationally connected to the back cover; the second support comprises a support portion, at least one hook portion, and a connection portion rotationally connected to the back cover; when in a folded position, the first support and the second support are received in the receiving groove of the back cover; and when in an unfolded position, the support portion of the first support is engaged with the at least one hook portion of the second support; the second support cooperates with an edge of the electronic device to form a stable structure to support the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: BIAO HU, CHIA-TE YU, LIANG-YI LU, CHUNG-YUAN CHEN, LIN-LIN PAN, CHE-YU CHOU
  • Patent number: 7753336
    Abstract: An adjustable extending stand for panel displays has a body, a sliding panel and multiple positioning devices. The body has a proximal end pivotally mounted to a panel display, a distal end and two mounting slots formed oppositely in the body. The sliding panel is slidably mounted between the mounting slots of the body and has a distal end selective protruding telescopically from the distal end of the body to abut a plane. The positioning devices are mounted securely in corresponding mounting slots and controllably engage the sliding panel to hold the sliding panel in a determined position relative to the body. Accordingly, a length of the adjustable extending stand may be adjusted by changing a position of the sliding panel relative to the body thereby conveniently adjusting an angle of the panel display or allowing different sized panels to be displayed conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Lung Hu
  • Publication number: 20100142130
    Abstract: A free-standing portable electronic device is described. The portable electronic device includes a cover member, a body member and a support assembly rotatably mounted to the cover member and is used to stand the personal electronic device in an upright manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventors: YING-ZHUO WANG, HSIAO-HUA TU, GANG YANG
  • Publication number: 20090321609
    Abstract: A portable electronics comprises a main body and a supporting device, and the supporting device is rotatably connected to the main body wherein, the portable electronics further comprises an automatic opening device, which enables the supporting device to rotate automatically to a position to form an angle between the supporting device and the main body. The portable electronics can automatically open the supporting device and ensure the supporting device to keep a stable angle to the main body after flicking, which makes it convenient for the user to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Weigang WANG, Guangtao XU, Weiwei CHEN
  • Patent number: 7568667
    Abstract: A rollable support for a paint supply including a roller tray, or a 5-gallon pail, has a support wall that will receive the paint supply desired. The support wall is mounted on suitable rollers at least one end that engages a surface to permit moving the paint supply support across the surface. A pair of non-rolling feet are connected to the paint supply support through pivoting link so that the feet can be moved from a position wherein they engage the surface and lift at least one end of the paint supply support so the rollers at that end of the paint supply support are lifted off the surface, the feet are movable a position wherein the feet clear the floor and the rollers support the paint supply support. As shown, rails forming parallel links comprise the feet and both ends of the paint supply support are raised and lowered. The rails provide a stable mount for the paint container support and any supported paint container when they are lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: American Innovations Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Feik, Bruce Clark
  • Patent number: 7523910
    Abstract: An apparatus for the suspension of objects from stable and overhanging locations. A method for the installation and use of such an apparatus is also included. Apparatus is especially useful in the decorative display of lanterns created from pumpkins and other gourds and melons including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Sean Thomas Moran
  • Publication number: 20080309060
    Abstract: A pre-impact inflation air bag system for a vehicle having a preselected decreasing distance between the vehicle and an object is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of nested inflatable air bags. A plurality of inflators are provided for inflating the plurality of nested inflatable air bags, respectively. A collision sensor produces a collision sensor output upon detecting the object with the preselected decreasing distance between the vehicle and the object. A controller receives the collision sensor output for simultaneously inflating each of the plurality of nested inflatable air bags between vehicle and an object. A plurality of pressure relief members are connected to the plurality of nested inflatable air bags for sequentially deflating the plurality of nested inflatable air bags upon sequential impact of the plurality of nested inflatable air bags with the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Sam Hakki, A-Hamid Hakki
  • Patent number: 7455735
    Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in a plasma processing system that includes removable rails that are adjustable for reconfiguring the electrode to accommodate substrates of different widths. The electrode assembly includes an electrode having a plurality of first connecting members. Associated with the electrode is a plurality of rails that cooperate for supporting the substrates on the electrode. Each of the rails includes a plurality of second connecting members. Each of the second connecting members is connected detachably with one of the first connecting members for removably mounting the rails with the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas V. Bolden, II
  • Patent number: 7408126
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide a protective cover over one or more switches on an electronic device. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a housing having a first perforation and a switch coupled to the housing. A switch cover may be placed over the switch to prevent operation of the switch, with the switch cover having a second perforation that aligns with the first perforation of the housing. A locking mechanism may be inserted at least partially through the first and second perforations to lock the switch cover to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Calvin Y. Liu, Manrique Brenes
  • Publication number: 20080173784
    Abstract: An integral handle (12) is formed in a portable patient monitoring device (10) to minimize device size and to provide a storage cavity for a stowable bedrail hook assembly (30) mounted to the device (10). A handle cavity (14) extends through a top side (16) of the device casing and out through a back side (18) of the casing to accommodate a human hand and permit an operator to grasp the integral handle (12). The hook assembly (30) has a generally U-shaped crossbar (32) that is inserted to mounting brackets (40) secured to the back side (18) of the device (10). Hook portions (34) having a curvature generally congruent to the interior of the handle cavity (14) extend from the crossbar (32) and stow inside the handle cavity (14) as the crossbar (32) rests against the back side (18) of the device when the hook assembly is stowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N. V.
    Inventors: Martin K. MASON, Ed STAMM
  • Patent number: 7062871
    Abstract: A stowable ironing board installation in a cabinet system provides increased storage capacity within the associated cabinet system by minimizing the volume of dead space. The ironing board installation may include a frame of a shallow height substantially shorter than the length of the ironing board when in a substantially upright, stowed position. When at least one shelf of a depth that allows clearance for the ironing board in front of the shelf when the ironing board is in the substantially upright, stowed position is installed over the frame, objects may be stored within the cabinet system on such at least one shelf. To enhance access to the usable storage area behind the stowable ironing board, installations are disclosed wherein the ironing board may be swiveled to an orientation other than perpendicular, in a horizontal plane, to the front of the cabinet system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Iron-A-Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Reginald R. Smidt
  • Patent number: 6691964
    Abstract: An easy viewing invisible mounting system includes a right angle bracket and a substantially planar, longitudinally extending hanger. The hanger defines, adjacent its top end, a circular aperture adapted to receive a fastener therethrough to mount the hanger on the wall, and, remote from its top end, a longitudinally aligned and spaced apart pair of elongated slots oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of the hanger. A fastener extends through each slot to secure the hanger to the bracket vertical edge while enabling limited relative vertical sliding movement thereof along the hanger longitudinal axis, whereby the hanger may be slid in one direction for storage with the entirety of the hanger disposed on the bracket vertical edge or slid in the opposite direction to expose the aperture above the bracket for viewing during mounting of the hanger on the wall. The system may include a pair of the hangers, one on each bracket edge, and one or both hangers may afford a shelf-lock feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: PGM Products, LLC
    Inventor: Markus V. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 6578394
    Abstract: A security device for portable computer is disclosed. The security device comprises an anchor attached securely to the portable computer. The device also includes a lock box that makes use of a channel, wherein the channel is open at each end and is selectively openable laterally. The device further includes a cord that couples the anchor and the lock box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company
    Inventor: Memphis Zhihong Yin