Video Display Screen Support Patents (Class 248/917)
  • Patent number: 10061381
    Abstract: This invention relates to computer technology, and more particularly to input devices, and can be used in computer games, for controlling objects in spaces simulated on an electronic computer, and is intended to provide more reliable and accurate control of a motion system by means of a device, comprising buttons, and a body having a pivot with a stem which is rigidly connected to an operator's seat by an arm with clamps. The body is rigidly connected to a control element in the form of an H-shaped frame with clamps and with curved supporting surfaces for the forearms of the operator, said control element being capable of movement by virtue of the pivot, the rigidity of movement of which can be adjusted with the aid of a regulator, disposed inside the body; buttons, pivoting buttons, multi-contact buttons and rollers are situated on the front parts of the control element, opposite one another along the side edges of said front parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Andrey Valerievich Gruzdev
  • Patent number: 10058133
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sending messages wirelessly from a garment. The system includes a wireless communication device configured to wirelessly transmit one or more digital messages to one or more mobile devices within a predefined radius of the wireless communication device. The system further includes a garment, a pouch, coupled to the garment, configured to house the wireless communication device, and a securing mechanism configured to secure the wireless communication device within the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: iWear Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Alexander Benjamin Hirschberg, Michael Stephen Winton
  • Patent number: 9952623
    Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus, including a first housing, a second housing which has a display section and a support member supporting the display section, and a housing connection section which rotatably connects the second housing with respect to the first housing. The support member includes a first support section connected to the housing connection section, a second support section which fixedly supports the display section, and a support connection section, positioned between the first support section and the second support section, which has a flexibility to rotatably connect the second support section with respect to the first support section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takahiro Tomita, Takashi Sonehara, Minoru Shimizu, Takuya Motoishi, Naoki Ogishita, Yuuki Kubota, Ryousuke Tobiyama, Masanobu Yamaguchi, Kouichi Hiroyoshi, Kazuaki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 9944235
    Abstract: A stowable computer workstation (“SCW”) for a workplace within a vehicle is described, where the workplace has an inner sidewall of the vehicle. The SCW may include a video display mount assembly and a deployment support attached to the video display mount assembly. The deployment support is configured to deploy and stow the video display mount assembly against the inner sidewall and the deployment support is secured to the inner sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian Gregory Fischer, Frank Henry Dugger, Bryant Scott Owen, Alan J. Wong
  • Patent number: 9936592
    Abstract: A rear housing of a display apparatus and the display apparatus are disclosed. The rear housing for the display apparatus includes a first case, a third case and a second case sequentially arranged in a lateral direction; a bottom of the first case includes a first retainer portion extending toward the second case, a bottom of the second case includes a second retainer portion extending toward the first case, and the first and second retainer portions are connected by means of a first connecting member; both sides of the third case are connected to the first case and the second case by means of second connecting members respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., K-TRONICS (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yusong Zhu
  • Patent number: 9916537
    Abstract: A smart office desk interactive with the user, defined on the basis of an individual work desk (M) and various hardware and software elements applied to it and whose main hardware components comprise a working desktop divided into two zones, one which can be raised at an angle, motor-driven legs which raise and lower the desktop, a footrest tray and a series of sensors integrated into the desktop structure and in the legs. The smart office desk learns from the user by machine learning algorithms, and proposes physical actions in accordance with what has been learned. The table collects information from the user concerning their postures and working habits, using various physical sensors, and by their interactions with the software application displayed onscreen. It is thus a table controlled by a computer system which receives data on the user and the working environment as inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: PYNK SYSTEMS, S.L.
    Inventors: Carlos Riquelme Ruiz, David Mata Valdes
  • Patent number: 9898044
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a docking station and a mobile terminal with the docking station. The docking station includes a docking main body, a shelter, a first link mechanism, a second link mechanism and a moveable locking bar. The shelter shields the connector and the moveable locking bar is stayed in an unlocked position when the docking station is free. When the mobile terminal is coupled with the docking station, the first link mechanism is driven by the mobile terminal, the shelter is forced to rotate to a predetermined storage position, and the second link mechanism drives the moveable locking bar to a locked position to lock the mobile terminal. The docking station is easy to use with simple process of assembly and adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: NANNING FUGUI PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ying-Jui Huang
  • Patent number: 9897248
    Abstract: A display device includes a display, a base, a flexible circuitry connecting the display to the base, and a support frame assembly disposed between the display and the base. The support frame assembly includes an inner rail connecting to the base, an outer rail connecting to the display, and a first stop member. The outer rail is movably connected to the inner rail so that the outer rail is disposed at a first position or a second position relative to the base. An accommodation space is formed between the outer rail and the inner rail for accommodating the flexible circuitry. The first stop member is disposed between the inner rail and outer rail and extends from the inner rail and away from the accommodation space for restricting the outer rail to move along the inner rail between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: Qisda (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Ting Chen, Yen-Chen Chiang
  • Patent number: 9886060
    Abstract: The general field of the invention is that of electronic mission preparation systems, notably for aircraft pilots. The system comprises a removable touch tablet and an associated connection support or docking station intended to be mounted on an aircraft instrument panel. The connection support comprises a mechanical support comprising translational guiding means and a pivoting pallet comprising mechanical means for rapidly locking and unlocking the touch tablet This connection support also comprises a memory card and electrical connectors. These provisions together ensure both the electrical and mechanical connections of the tablet to the avionics system via the connection support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Goy, Dorian Santiago, Alice Bertaud Du Chazaud
  • Patent number: 9864414
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as an accessory to a tablet that includes a first housing. The first housing may include a retractable second housing support. The second housing support includes a stored configuration and a second housing support configuration. The second housing configuration is configured to support a second housing. A release can be is configured to release the second housing support from the stored configuration. A tension mechanism can pull the support into the second housing support configuration when the release is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Nicholas W. Oakley
  • Patent number: 9849835
    Abstract: On the basis of a predetermined three-dimensional vehicle environment model and of a second image, acquired at that time, of an image sequence, a corrected display image is determined. The vehicle environment model is determined based on at least a first image of the image sequence and includes an object detected in the first image that has a predetermined resultant absolute position and/or a predetermined resultant position with reference to the vehicle. The second image is acquired a predetermined period of time after the first image and includes the detected object. The corrected display image includes at least one graphic element which represents the detected object and is determined such that it is suitable for being projected onto a display area of the head-up display so as to be perceived by a viewer of the display area from a predetermined viewing position with direct reference to the actual environment of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Dollinger, Axel Schwab, Alexander Buchner
  • Patent number: 9832367
    Abstract: An apparatus to capture and display an image of an object includes a frame, at least one optical sensor for capturing the image of the object, means for moving the frame relative to a surface of the object in a first direction, and means for moving the optical sensor relative to the frame in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Optelec Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Auger, Johannes Jacobus Antonius Maria Vugts, Ivar Illing
  • Patent number: 9823702
    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided that includes a base portion having an input device, a tablet having a display and a docking connector with a plurality of second electrical connectors, and a docking connector to move relative to the base portion. The docking connector may include a first docking pole to extend from the docking connector and to engage with the docking receptacle, and a plurality of first electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ming Zhang, Michael T. Crocker, Xiaofeng Shawn Sheng, Alan W. Tate, Shanjun Deng, Kapil Kane, Minglei Wang, Russell Beauregard
  • Patent number: 9822921
    Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting stand for a display device, which includes: a base; an upright connected to the base; a holding unit connected to the upright and including a bracket, wherein the bracket has an anode conductive portion and a cathode conductive portion to provide electrical contacts for the display device; an electrical function unit disposed within the base; and an electrical connection unit electrically connecting the electrical function unit to the anode and cathode conductive portions of the bracket. Accordingly, the display device can be disposed in contact with the anode and cathode conductive portions of the bracket when being mounted on the bracket, and be electrically connected to the electrical function unit at the base by the electrical connection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.
    Inventors: Kuang-Po Chen, Kun-Tien Ting, Wen-Chen Liu, Li-Wei Shih
  • Patent number: 9817441
    Abstract: A dock includes a base, a fixing switch, a release component, a connector, and a connection component. When an electronic device is mounted on the base, the release component must be pressed in order for the fixing switch to be operable, allowing the connection component to drive the connector to connect with the electronic device. When no electronic device is mounted on the base, the connector is received in the base to protect the connector against damage while the dock is being carried around. That the release component must be pressed in order for the fixing switch to be movable protects the connector against damage in a situation where, while the dock is being carried around, the fixing switch is inadvertently pushed, causing the connector to protrude from the dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Getac Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Hsiu-Yu Kuo
  • Patent number: 9778707
    Abstract: A system for displaying electronic construction documents includes an enclosure having doors extending across an open side to define an interior volume that is sealable against infusion of dust and water, and a monitor panel extending across the width of the interior volume to define a back chamber between the monitor panel and a back panel of the enclosure. The system includes a purge air system in fluid communication with the back chamber and that is operable, when door are open, to draw in and filter air from outside the enclosure and establish a positive air pressure within the back chamber. The monitor panel includes a perimeter frame with a center aperture and a transparent pane extending across the center aperture for viewing an electronic display therethrough, and is angularly adjustable between a plurality of angled upright positions while maintaining the positive pressure within the back chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Performance Contracting, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. San Clemente
  • Patent number: 9778693
    Abstract: A docking station adapted to an electrical device is provided. The docking station includes a base and an input device. The base has a supporting portion and a bottom plate portion. A first angle is formed between the supporting portion and the bottom plate portion. The electrical device is adapted to be supported on the supporting portion. The input device has an input portion and a leaning portion. The leaning portion leans against the supporting portion. A second angle is formed between the input portion and the leaning portion. When the supporting portion is moved relatively to the bottom plate portion to change the first angle, the supporting portion drives the input portion and the leaning portion to be moved correspondingly to change the second angle. In addition, an electrical apparatus including the docking station and the electrical device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hsin Yeh, Jyh-Chyang Tzou, Wei-Hao Lan, Tzu-Fang Huang
  • Patent number: 9759420
    Abstract: A flexible display includes surfaces that can be folded, bent, or curved into a workstation, kiosk, or other configuration. The surfaces in the flexible display can be bent or folded to provide viewing surfaces in various planes. A controller can configure the display to provide selected functions on the various defined surfaces. A number of display stands for mounting the displays are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A Baloga
  • Patent number: 9733674
    Abstract: A display device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention includes: a flexible display panel that is configured to be widened or narrowed, the flexible display panel including a display part configured to display an image at a first surface of the flexible display panel, and a bending part configured to be folded in a direction away from the display part; and a driving unit including one or more rollers in close proximity to the bending part, and configured to rotate to widen or narrow the flexible display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeoung Sub Lee, Sang-Il Park, Hyun Joon Oh, Hye-Jin Oh, Min-Hoon Choi, In Sun Hwang
  • Patent number: 9731660
    Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle. It has a mounting bracket adapted for coupling to a dashboard of a vehicle, a vehicle seat, its headrest if present, or mounting posts for such a headrest, or into an arm-rest for a vehicle seat. A mounting arm is mounted for rotation relative to the mounting bracket about a main axis arranged in use to extend generally horizontally. A monitor unit has a front side and a rear side. The monitor unit has at least one structure enabling access to entertainment for a user. The structure may be at least one of a monitor screen on the front side, controls for an audio system on the front side, controls for an audio system on the rear side, and a slot adapted for a tablet computer to dock therein both physically and electronically with the screen of the tablet computer exposed on the rear side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ciaran Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9729683
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a tablet, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing removably coupled to the first housing, where the second housing is configured to function as a stand for the first housing. The stand configuration can allow for user desired viewing of a first display located on the first housing and of a second display located on the second housing. Further, the second housing can be removed from the first housing and replaced with a different second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: James M. Okuley
  • Patent number: 9687076
    Abstract: A display apparatus including a display unit and a support device is provided. The support device is connected to the display unit to support the display unit on a flat surface with a supporting angle. The support device includes a support bracket, a pivot unit and a constant force spring. The support bracket has a pivot hole. The pivot unit is pivotally connected to the pivot hole of the support bracket and connected to the display unit. The constant force spring has a spring body coupled with the pivot unit. When the supporting angle changes in a predetermined range, an end portion of the spring body is movably connected to the support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignees: Qisda (Suzhou) Co., LTD., Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Yung-Chun Su
  • Patent number: 9689524
    Abstract: A panel support (24, 424, 824) comprises an arm (26, 826) having a first portion coupled to a panel (22, 422, 822) and a second portion movable to an extended panel supporting position. A pliable member (28, 828) extends from the panel (22, 422, 822) and is coupled to the arm (26, 826). The pliable member (28, 828) is maintained in tension despite movement of the arm (26, 826).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Matthew Leck, Stephen de Saulles
  • Patent number: 9636567
    Abstract: An exercise system presents display programming at a rate that is commensurate to a user's exercise rate. The user's exercise rate is monitored and compared to a default exercise rate. When the user's exercise rate is above or below the default exercise rate, the presentation of the display programming is adjusted to maintain a temporal relationship between the user's exercise rate and the display programming. The presentation of the display programming can be adjusted by periodically skipping or pausing frames of the display programming to increase or decrease the duration of the display programming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Chase Brammer, Richard K. C. Chang, II
  • Patent number: 9612624
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a detachable touch notebook computer, which comprises a touch tablet, a connector, and a keyboard dock. The connector has an interlocking structure and a latch, at which the interlocking structure is pivoted. The keyboard dock has a positioning member disposed at the latch. Thereby, the touch tablet can be disposed on the keyboard dock and forming the touch notebook computer. According to the touch notebook computer of the present disclosure, the interlocking structure is driven by rotating the touch tablet. Then the interlocking structure drives the latch to move, enabling the positioning member to come off from the latch and thus detaching the touch tablet from the keyboard dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Ching-Pin Yang, Che-Wen Liu
  • Patent number: 9588549
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic device with high portability and/or high browsability. The electronic device includes first and second support bodies, a first hinge, and a flexible display panel. The first hinge has a first rotation axis and connects the first and second support bodies to each other, and the first and second support bodies are capable of relatively rotating on the first rotation axis. The display panel includes at least first and second portions supported by the first and second support bodies, respectively; the first rotation axis and a first plane including the display surface overlapping with the first portion or a second plane including the display surface overlapping with the second portion are parallel to each other; and each of a distance between the first rotation axis and the first plane or the second plane is greater than zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akio Endo, Shigeru Onoya, Masaaki Hiroki
  • Patent number: 9581821
    Abstract: Compact and low mass augmented and fully virtual head mounted display designs are disclosed. The disclosed displays employ a display located between the eye and the main optical element of the head mounted display. These designs additionally afford the ability to support augmented reality displays because the user can see both the virtual image from the display and the real world if desired. The designs use semi-transparent displays where either the display emits circularly polarized light or the displays which emits light from one surface or the view of the display directly from the eye is obscured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Fakespace Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian McDowall, Mark Bolas
  • Patent number: 9560912
    Abstract: A box stand has an upper chamber with an upper chamber hollow. The upper chamber is hollow having a first upper chamber face and a second upper chamber face as well as an upper chamber front face and a pair of upper chamber side faces. A lower chamber has a lower chamber hollow. The lower chamber has a closed position and an open position. The lower chamber is at least partially detached from the upper chamber in the open position. The lower chamber is rigidly attached to the upper chamber in the closed position. The lower chamber hollow has a pair of lower chamber side faces as well as a lower chamber front face. A first side interface is formed between the upper chamber and the lower chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Anhua Chin
  • Patent number: 9489603
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a determining unit to determine whether or not a white character exists inside a graphics object. In a case when recording material saving processing is instructed and the determining unit determines that the white character exists inside the graphics object, a conversion unit converts the character so as to increase the density thereof and converts a region other than the character inside the graphics object so as to decrease the density thereof. An image forming device forms an image based on the conversions performed by the conversion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Osamu Iinuma
  • Patent number: 9477266
    Abstract: The present invention provides a handheld device for controlling electronic equipment and an electronic equipment including the handheld device. The handheld device is electrically connected with a control unit of the electronic equipment. The handheld device includes an annulus, and a first and a second disc bodies arranged oppositely. A first contact point and at least three second contact points are arranged on the first disc body. A first probe and at least three second probes are arranged on the second disc body. The annulus is connected to the first disc body and is used for driving the first disc body to rotate. The second disc body is fixed to a shell of the electronic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., BOE OPTICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hongyun Wang
  • Patent number: 9471110
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a first module, a second module, and a protecting member. The first module includes a side surface and a fixed member, wherein the fixed member includes a protrusion protruding from the side surface. The second module includes a recess. The protecting member encompasses the protrusion and includes a first surface, a second surface, and an elastic portion, wherein the first surface is opposite to the second surface. The elastic portion protrudes from the first surface. When the protrusion is joined to the recess, the second surface and the elastic portion contact an inner wall of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Wu, Han-Tsung Shen, Yan-Lin Kuo
  • Patent number: 9407855
    Abstract: Provided is a television apparatus including: a display panel which displays an image; a front cover which covers a front side of the television apparatus such that the display panel is exposed; a rear cover which is opposed to the front cover; a power supply which is supported between the front cover and the rear cover and includes an input connector mounted thereon to receive an input AC power for the display panel; an output connector configured to detachably coupled with the input connector to supply the input AC power, wherein the rear cover includes an inwardly-depressed portion at which a cover insertion hole is formed such that the output connector is coupled to the input connector through the cover insertion hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Young-deok Choi
  • Patent number: 9395758
    Abstract: A back housing applicable to a curvature-adjustable display device is disclosed, wherein the back housing includes at least three housing bodies which are vertically arranged, the housing bodies are connected by at least two types of housing connectors including a rotating connector and a sliding connector, and the housing connector between adjacent housing bodies is one of the rotating connector and the sliding connector, and wherein the rotating connector is configured to have two adjacent housing bodies connected through rotation, and the sliding connector is configured to have two adjacent bodies connected through sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignees: HISENSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., HISENSE USA CORPORATION, HISENSE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Zhang, Wangjun Zhang
  • Patent number: 9388935
    Abstract: A display device includes a display main body having a housing having an opening formed through the front surface and a display unit attached to the housing to close the opening and displaying an image, a stand base placed on a mounting surface, and at least one support connected to the display main body at one end and connected to the stand base at the other end, in which the support includes a cable inputting/outputting power or signals to/from the display main body and a coating covering the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yohei Fukuma, Tomoaki Takuma, Shigeru Yoshida, Tetsu Sumii, Keita Hibi
  • Patent number: 9388933
    Abstract: A support frame includes a base unit, a connecting unit and a supporting unit. The base unit includes two end portions and a receiving space. The connecting unit includes a connecting seat and a connect ing arm connected to the connecting seat. The supporting unit includes supporting arms and a handlebar. Each of the supporting arms has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portions of the supporting arms are disposed between and connected to the end portions of the base. The connecting arm has an end arm portion that is connected to the second end portions of the supporting arms. The connecting unit and the supporting unit are stackable together and are receivable in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Xiao-Yong Zhang, Shawn Xiao, Xu Zhang
  • Patent number: 9310852
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a chassis having longitudinal rails for guiding the chassis to move longitudinally into and out of a rack. A flexible sealing member is secured to at least one longitudinal surface of the chassis along a lateral pathway, wherein the flexible sealing member has a first side secured to the chassis, a second side secured to a rigid frame, and a central portion extending between the first and second ends. An actuator is positioned within the rack and is longitudinally aligned with the rigid frame. Accordingly, moving the chassis longitudinally into the rack causes the rigid frame to engage the actuator and then elastically flex the central portion of the flexible sealing member to extend outwardly from the longitudinal surface of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Shareef F. Alshinnawi, Gary D. Cudak, Edward S. Suffern, J. Mark Weber
  • Patent number: 9279990
    Abstract: A display module includes a display device, a pivot member, and a reflection-mirror device. The display device includes a light splitting device and a monitor for displaying first and second images arranged alternately. The light splitting device is disposed at a position corresponding to a light exit side of the monitor for splitting the first and second images along first and second splitting directions respectively. The pivot member is disposed at a side of the display device. The reflection-mirror device is connected to the pivot member to be foldably pivoted to the side of the display device. The reflection-mirror device is for reflecting the first images split along the first splitting direction in a reflection direction when being unfolded relative to the display device. The reflection direction is relatively biased toward the monitor so as to form an included angle cooperatively with a normal of the monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: WINTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Ho Chen, Chung-Lun Li, Kun-Chang Ho, Wen-Chun Wang, Ching-Fu Hsu, Chong-Yang Fang
  • Patent number: 9261262
    Abstract: An apparatus for sharing information in a space comprising a first two dimensional outer emissive surface, a first two dimensional inner emissive surface, a support structure resting on and extending upward from the support floor, the support structure supporting the first outer emissive surface with a first outer surface bottom edge at a work surface height, a first outer surface top edge at a ridge height above the work surface height and supporting the first inner emissive surface with a first inner surface bottom edge at a valley height below the work surface height, a first inner surface top edge at a height above the work surface height, the first inner emissive surface spaced behind the first outer emissive surface by at least twelve inches to form a space between the first outer emissive surface and the first inner emissive surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventor: Mark A Baloga
  • Patent number: 9195266
    Abstract: A bonding structure includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and an adhesive. The first connecting part includes a top surface and a first joining surface opposite to the top surface. The second connecting part includes a mounting surface and defines a bonding groove on the mounting surface, the second connecting part further includes positioning members in the bonding groove. The adhesive is received in the bonding groove of the second connecting part, then the first connecting part is received in the bonding groove. The first joining surface is supported by the positioning members to position the first connecting part, the adhesive is located between the first joining surface and a bottom of the bonding groove to join the first and the second connecting part together. The present disclosure further discloses an electronic device using the bonding structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-Ping Duan, Ming-Fu Luo, Fa-Guang Shi
  • Patent number: 9038971
    Abstract: An apparatus for the holding of an IPAD® or other mobile computing platform includes a magnetic arm assembly connected to a first end of a flexible shaft. A ferric metal circle is adhered to a back panel of the IPAD®. A center magnet provided within a center of the magnetic arm assembly which applies a force to the metal circle sufficient to retain the IPAD®, thereto. A plurality of flexible arms extends radially from the center magnet and bear against a protective case that retains the IPAD®. An opposite second end of the flexible shaft is connected to a base member. The base member may include a threaded clamp, a spring clamp, a suction cup or a weighted base, depending on the desired location for holding the IPAD®.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Beau Thomas Guthrie
  • Patent number: 9042092
    Abstract: A monitor fixing mechanism for fixing a monitor is disclosed. The monitor fixing structure includes a pivot plate and a support member. The pivot plate is detachably connected to the support plate so as to pivot the monitor relative to a stand. The support member includes a plate, at least one lateral guiding structure disposed on the plate for laterally constraining movement of the pivot plate as the pivot plate is sliding into the plate in a first direction, and at least one stopping structure disposed on the plate for stopping an end of the pivot plate as the pivot plate has slid into the plate in the first direction completely. The monitor fixing mechanism further includes a fastening module for fastening the pivot plate on the support member as the pivot plate has slid into the plate in the first direction completely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Shixiong Lu
  • Patent number: 9038972
    Abstract: A tilt mechanism for an electronic display. A tilt mechanism including a counterbalancing mechanism having a compression spring assembly. Such tilt mechanism allowing an electronic display to be positioned at a variety of tilt angles. A tilt mechanism including a support that is pivotable with respect to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiao Iong Fu, Shaun C. Lindblad
  • Patent number: 9036339
    Abstract: A portable computing device includes a display unit and a base unit coupled via a hinge such that a surface of the display unit is parallel to a surface of the display unit when the portable computing device is manipulated into a folded position. The display unit includes a display panel and a radiating element of an antenna, the radiating element disposed at an end of the display unit that is distal to the hinge. The base unit includes a metal base chassis, the metal base chassis defining a keep out aperture at a distal end of the base unit that is substantially devoid of metal material from the metal base chassis. The keep out aperture is axially displaced from a position of the radiating element when the portable computing device is manipulated into the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Maria C. Schlesener, Indu Ramamurthi
  • Patent number: 9036346
    Abstract: A cover assembly applied to an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first component and a second component, and an opening is formed between the first component and the second component. The cover assembly includes a cover element, at least one first moving element, at least one second moving element and an elastic element. The cover element is disposed in the opening, attached to the second component, and abutted against the first component. The first moving element is connected to the cover element and includes at least one first moving part. The second moving element is connected to the second component and includes at least one second moving part. The elastic element is connected between the first moving element and the second moving element, and provides an elastic force to make the cover element continuously abutted against the first component and cover the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Se Liu, Hsin-Hung Hsiao
  • Patent number: 9035742
    Abstract: In embodiments of electronic compensated pivot control, a computing device includes a device housing that is integrated with a display device, and the device housing tilts for multiple display positions. Pivotable components pivot in coordination to position the device housing in a display position, and sensors detect positioning inputs that are received to re-position the device housing of the computing device. Actuators are implemented for electronic actuation to limit movement of the pivotable components, and alternatively, to drive the pivotable components to re-position the device housing. A pivot controller is implemented to control the actuators based on sensor data to position the device housing in a display position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard K. Rihn, Avi R. Geiger, Andrew W. Hill, Joseph B. Gault, Stephen C. Klein
  • Patent number: 9033292
    Abstract: A load-supporting apparatus includes four levers each including first and second ends, a pushing element, a hanging element and an extending device. The first end of the second lever is connected to the second end of the first lever. The first end of the third lever is connected to the second end of the second lever. The first end of the fourth lever is connected to the second end of the third lever. The second end of the fourth lever is connected to the first end of the first lever. A first end of the pushing element is connected to the first lever. A first end of the hanging element is connected to a second end of the pushing element. A first end of the extending device is connected to the first end of the hanging element. The second end of the extending device is placed against the second lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Continew Inc.
    Inventor: Chin Chang Lu
  • Patent number: 9027766
    Abstract: An adjustable bracket system for supporting auxiliary equipment above or below a television having a shelf panel, a first and a second L-shaped support with a support portion and an extension portion that together form an L-shaped piece, the support portions are attached to the bottom surface of the shelf panel and the extension portions extend upwardly from a second end of the shelf panel above the top surface of the shelf panel, the L-shaped supports are spaced a distance apart and are oriented parallel to each other, a first and a second mounting tube that are generally hollow with a open ends where the extension portion of the L-shaped support is telescopically received in the second end of the mounting tube, the L-shaped supports can be secured in a position, the first ends of the mounting tubes are to telescopically receive a wall mounting bracket for a television.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventors: William Serotta, Brandy Serotta
  • Patent number: 9027900
    Abstract: A bipod mount for positioning a PDA device for ease of use by a recumbent person comprises a rigid post with slidably adjustable clamping jaws thereon for engaging upper and lower edges of the PDA device. The rigid post is held in a structure including a pair of friction hubs affixed to upper ends of a pair of arms that can be splayed due to the use of the friction hubs. At the second end of the arms are pivotably mounted foot members. The assembly is collapsible to a small size for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas R. Prohofsky
  • Patent number: 9027893
    Abstract: A hanging device includes a wall-connecting frame, an object-connecting frame, and a plurality of connectors. The wall-connecting frame includes a connecting bracket that has a plurality of connecting holes formed in front and rear end faces thereof. The object-connecting frame is connected to the connecting bracket and is adapted for connection with an object. Each connector extends through one of the connecting holes in the rear end face and a corresponding connecting hole in the front end face, and is connected to the object-connecting frame. The connectors are operable to move the object-connecting frame forwardly and rearwardly relative to the wall-connecting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Te-An Lin, Chih-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 9022341
    Abstract: An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Rambod Radmard