Television Type Patents (Class 312/7.2)
  • Patent number: 11967028
    Abstract: A display system includes a watch having a watch face; and an intelligent display system. The display system includes a display panel, a selectively opaque panel, a memory having programming instructions, and a controller in communication with the display panel and the selectively opaque panel, and the memory. The display system is operable in each of: (a) display mode wherein the display panel is actuated by the controller to display image content, and at least a portion of the selectively opaque panel is opaque; (b) a transparent mode wherein the display panel does not display image content, the selectively opaque panel is substantially transparent, and the watch face is substantially visible; and (c) an augmented reality mode wherein the display panel is actuated by the controller to display image content, and the selectively opaque panel is substantially transparent, the watch face being substantially visible behind the display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Newtonoid Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Fielding B. Staton, David Strumpf
  • Patent number: 11963313
    Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus having a simple structure suitable for an increase in screen size and a decrease in thickness. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a substrate, and a frame structure. The substrate has an outer circumference end face including a first end face part and a second end face part intersecting the first end face part at a first intersection, a first groove formed on the first end face part and extending in a first direction, and a second groove formed on the second end face part and extending in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SATURN LICENSING LLC
    Inventor: Masayasu Watanabe
  • Patent number: 11743636
    Abstract: A speaker structure comprises a main speaker, an auxiliary speaker, a first driving mechanism, and a second driving mechanism. The auxiliary speaker is connected to the main speaker and displaceable relative to the main speaker. The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the main speaker to reciprocate in a first direction, and the second driving mechanism is configured to drive the auxiliary speaker to reciprocate in a second direction relative to the main speaker. The first driving mechanism is arranged in the main speaker, and the second driving mechanism is arranged in the main speaker. An output end of the second driving mechanism extends out of the main speaker and connected to the auxiliary speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ONEPLUS TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Zhang, Yajun Yu, Jin Hu, Yong Yang, Xiaodong Huang, Yuzhou Chen, Shunming Huang
  • Patent number: 11683893
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a substrate, and a frame structure. The substrate has an outer circumference end face including a first end face part and a second end face part intersecting the first end face part at a first intersection, a first groove formed on the first end face part and extending in a first direction, and a second groove formed on the second end face part and extending in a second direction. The frame structure holds the display panel and the substrate, and has a cyclic frame part surrounding the substrate and the display panel, a first rib erected on a first part of the frame part, and a second rib erected on a second part of the frame part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: SATURN LICENSING LLC
    Inventor: Masayasu Watanabe
  • Patent number: 11527188
    Abstract: A display device may include a module housing accommodating a display panel pulled up and down, a moving plate accommodated in the module housing and pulled up and down with the display panel, a driving member pulling up and down the moving plate and the display panel, and a fixed plate coupled to an inside of the module housing and to which the driving member is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SeungWon Seol, JongYoung Park, Hyojin Jung
  • Patent number: 11480726
    Abstract: A frame-backplate assembly, a backlight module and a display device are provided. The frame-backplate assembly includes a frame, including four side edges connected end to end in turn and enclosing a hollow frame structure, wherein each of the four side edges is adjustable in length; and a backplate located inside the hollow frame structure enclosed by the frame, wherein four side edges of the backplate are detachably connected with four sides in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignees: Beijing Boe Chatani Electronics Co., Ltd., Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qilin Li, Qing Tian
  • Patent number: 11414194
    Abstract: A galley monument for an aircraft has a plurality of walls which define at least one slide-in compartment of the galley monument, and a display device which is coupled pivotably to one of the walls by an articulation device, wherein that wall to which the display device is coupled has a receiving recess into which the display device can be pivoted into a stowage position. Furthermore, an aircraft is described which has at least one such galley monument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Christian Riedel, Falk Bajorat, Olaf Schlatter, Michael Bauer
  • Patent number: 11312504
    Abstract: A pivoting cradle apparatus for capturing an aircraft wheel on an aircraft tug includes a cradle sized for holding the wheel, mounted on at least one pivot block and configured to pivot between a wheel loading position and a wheel retaining position. A latch mechanism is disposed under the cradle, biased to swing into an upright position wherein it seats in a notch on the cradle, locking the cradle in the wheel retaining position. A latch release mechanism is configured to urge the latch out of the upright position, and when it does so, the latch slides along the underside of the cradle as the cradle pivots down. into the wheel loading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony Chan, Tracy Haeggstrom
  • Patent number: 11213122
    Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for outdoor storage of wine and related accessories includes a housing having a plurality of divider panels engaged thereto in an interior space thereof defining a plurality of compartments. The plurality of compartments comprises first, second, and third compartments. The first compartment is configured to position one of a refrigerator and a wine rack. The second compartment has a plurality of upper slats positioned therein to define a plurality of slots, which allow for insertion of bases of stemware to stow stemware within the second compartment. The third compartment opens into the second compartment and is used to stow utensils. The housing has positioned therein a first and second openings to allow access to the first and second compartments, respectively. A first door and a second door are hingedly engaged to the housing and are configured to selectively close the first and second openings, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Eduardo Z Hernandez
  • Patent number: 10917991
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a circuit board mounting assembly for use in a downhole tool. The assembly can include a sleeve comprising a plurality of flaps and a circuit board disposed on the proximal end of the sleeve and secured by the plurality of flaps. The assembly can include a hollow housing comprising a shoulder on an interior surface of the housing at a proximal portion of the housing and a circuit board disposed on the shoulder of the housing. The assembly can further include a groove disposed on the interior surface and a ring disposed within the groove. The assembly can further include a threaded portion on the interior surface extending from a distal end of the housing and a nut threadedly engaged with the threaded portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Minh Dang Nguyen, Anand Prakash, Heen Wei Ng
  • Patent number: 10885835
    Abstract: There is disclosed a display device comprising a display panel; an inner plate disposed on a rear surface of the display panel; a module cover disposed on a rear surface of the inner plate; a space formed between the inner plate and the module cover; and a back cover configured to form a loading portion by covering a first area provided in a rear surface of the module cover and being coupled to the first area, wherein the module cover comprises a lateral wall portion projected from a circumference of the first area toward the rear surface and configured to define a lateral surface of the loading portion; an inclined portion inclined from the lateral wall portion and extended toward the front surface; a first vent hole formed in a first lateral wall portion provided in an upper area of the lateral wall portion and configured to communicate the loading portion and the space; a second vent hole formed in a first inclined portion provided in an upper area of the first area and configured to communicate the space
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jinhum Cho, Hyunsik Kim, Honghae Do, Jaeuk Ryu, Hyunchul Moon, Chunsoo Chang, Sangmoon Hwang
  • Patent number: 10673132
    Abstract: The combination of a stand-alone computer network routing device, configured to receive and transmit electronic data and having a housing with an exposed external surface; and a first decorative covering configured to be connected to the computer network routing device to overlie a substantial portion of the exposed external surface of the computer network routing device housing to thereby at least one of: a) cause the first decorative covering to hide the identity of the computer network routing device; and b) cause the computer network routing device with the connected first decorative covering to have an aesthetic appearance that is at least one of: i) substantially altered from an appearance of the computer network routing device by itself; and ii) compatible with a room décor in which the computer network routing device is intended to be used. A method of distributing computer network routing devices is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Kaminsky, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10116089
    Abstract: A connector proofed against accidental disengagement is disclosed. The connector includes a socket. The socket has a base, at least one magnetic member with a pawl, at least one energized coil assembly, and a sensor. The base has a hole. The magnetic member and the energized coil assembly are disposed in the base with the sensor. When a plug is inserted into the hole of the base of the socket, the sensor can recognize the plug being inserted into the hole of the base and the energized coil assembly can be energized to cause the pawl of the magnetic member to engage and lock the plug in place. The connection remains until the energized coil assembly causes the pawl to disengage, allowing separation of the plug from the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lei Hu, Xin Yang, Wen-Jun Zhong
  • Patent number: 10095060
    Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first polarizer, a second polarizer and a frame. The frame contacts with a first surface and a first side of the first substrate, a second surface and a second side of the second substrate, and a third side of the first polarizer. The frame has a fourth surface and a fourth side connecting to the fourth surface, and the fourth side is disposed corresponding to the second side. In a first direction perpendicular to the first surface, a shortest distance between the fourth and first surfaces is a first distance, a shortest distance between the fourth and first surfaces is a second distance, and a shortest distance between the third and first surfaces is a third distance. The third distance is substantially equal to the first distance, and the first distance and the second distance are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Sheng Yen, Chia-Chieh Fan, Ming-Tsang Wu, Pai-Chi Tsai
  • Patent number: 10084010
    Abstract: A variable LED display screen includes a plurality of LED modules and a plurality of mounting assemblies arranged among adjacent LED modules and configured to connecting the LED modules together to form the display screen. The mounting assemblies are adjustable mounting assemblies, the mounting assemblies can finely adjust the relative gaps between adjacent LED modules connected with the mounting assemblies, and the adjustable mounting assemblies includes an X-axis adjustable mounting member, a Y-axis adjustable mounting member and a middle adjustable mounting member. The variable LED display screen of the present invention not only allows size adjustment of the LED display screen, but also allows shape adjustment of the LED display screen. In addition, multiple accessories can be connected to the display screen to extend functions of the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: GLUX VISUAL EFFECTS TECH (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming Lan, Yuancai Xu
  • Patent number: 10058198
    Abstract: Food service equipment may include a hygienic shield system. The hygienic shield system may include a frame that is coupled to a serving surface of the food service equipment. At least one clear or transparent panel may be coupled to the frame. The food service equipment may include a media device or system that is integrated within or on the food service equipment. The media device may be configured to playback one of audio and video of a media file. The food service equipment may include a controller configured to select the one of audio and video of the media file for playback by the media device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: BRASS SMITH INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Atkins, Wayne Sirmons
  • Patent number: 9927848
    Abstract: A housing for a monitor of an industrial computer is installed in/on a plate and includes a basic section, a frame section, an engagement element, a spring element, a guide element and a fixing element. The frame section is attached on the plate. The engagement element optionally moves from an unlocked position where the engagement element is detached from engagement with the plate to a locked position where the engagement element is engaged with the plate in a shape fitting manner. The spring element pretensions the engagement element in a direction toward the locked position. The engagement element is linearly guided along the guide element. The fixing element fixes the engagement element at the unlocked position or the locked position, and is releasable, so that the engagement element automatically moves from the unlocked position to the locked position by means of the spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: OMRON Corporation
    Inventors: Casper Van Dijke, Jeremy Wirkus, Nard Louws
  • Patent number: 9924125
    Abstract: A display device according to an exemplary embodiment includes: a first display unit having a polygon shape for displaying an image; and a plurality of second display units displaying an image and respectively disposed adjacent to respective sides of the polygon of the first display unit. The plurality of second display units may be bent based on the respective sides such that the first display unit and the plurality of second display units form a three-dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki Nyeng Kang, Jong Hyun Choi
  • Patent number: 9682663
    Abstract: The general field of the invention is that of the display devices comprising a rectangular display screen, said display device compatible with an aeronautical standard for mechanical interfacing with an instrument panel, said standard being defined by fixing positions and fixing means at said positions. The display device according to the invention comprises: two identical removable mechanical bars of a length equal to the length of the screen, each bar being arranged under one of the long sides of the screen, each bar comprising: first fixing means at said defined fixing positions, said first fixing means arranged so as to fix said bar on the instrument panel; two fixing holes, each fixing hole arranged at one of the ends of said bar, second fixing means making it possible to fix the display device in the four fixing holes of the two bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Laurent Mozer, Daniel Laret, Jean-Marie Goy
  • Patent number: 9596771
    Abstract: A display and operating unit and a main unit are connected with the ability to be separated. In a state with the connection with the main unit separated, the display and operating unit is attached to the front surface side of a panel. In this case, the connector cable is passed through an opening formed on the panel and positioned at the back surface side of the panel, and packing is positioned so as to enclose the periphery of the opening, and the display and operating unit is attached to the front surface side of the panel. Then, the main unit is fixed to the back surface side of the panel, a connector CN1 of the tip end of the connector cable is engaged with a connector of the main unit, and the display and operating unit and the main unit are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Azbil Corporation
    Inventors: Yukio Iwabuchi, Ken Iwakiri, Yoshiyuki Matsumura
  • Patent number: 9478097
    Abstract: A gaming machine that includes a cabinet, a peripheral device coupled to the cabinet, a curved video display, and a processor is provided. The curved video display includes a cutout, wherein a perimeter of the cutout surrounds the peripheral device, and wherein the processor is programmed to display, on the curved video display, a graphic adjacent to and associated with the peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Hennessy, Ryan Cuddy, Jason Todd Sprinkle, Paul W. Mellender
  • Patent number: 9469404
    Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat comprises a primary seat (1) having a seat back (3) and a seat pan (4), and a secondary support surface (5) located or locatable opposite the primary, seat (1), the passenger seat being able to adopt each of an upright configuration, a reclined configuration and a substantially flat configuration, such that in the reclined configuration, the primary seat (1) is reclined relative to the upright configuration and the secondary support surface (5) is angled upwardly towards the primary seat (1) so as to support the lower leg(s) of a passenger seated in the primary seat (1); and in the substantially flat configuration, the secondary support surface (5) is substantially horizontal and the seat back (3), the seat pan (4) and the secondary support surface (5) form a substantially flat and continuous surface wherein the secondary support surface (5) is rotatable about an axis between the reclined and substantially flat configurations, said axis being translated between the reclined and subs
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: British Airways Plc
    Inventors: Martin Darbyshire, Matthew Round, Asa Dancy Herring, III, Dennis Isaac Waldrip, Marc Schatell, Alen Wyss, Gregory Hall, Walter Sutcavage, John Lovingood, Dan Alford
  • Patent number: 9405141
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device having a front frame, a back panel, a middle frame and a fixing unit is provided. A fixing post is installed on an inner surface of the frame side of the front frame, the position of the back panel corresponding with the fixing post includes a first through hole, and the position of the middle frame corresponding with the fixing post having a second through hole; wherein the fixing post includes a fixing hole, the fixing post passes through the second through hole and is installed in the first through hole, and the fixing unit is fixed and connected with the fixing hole so that the front frame, the middle frame and the back panel are fixed each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yanxue Zhang
  • Patent number: 9313447
    Abstract: An in-field replaceable glass assembly for an electronic display placed within a housing is disclosed. The housing preferably contains a hanger at the top of the housing, where the glass assembly contains a frame surrounding a pane of glass and having a top and bottom. A tab is preferably placed at the top of the frame and adapted to hold the glass assembly in place when slipped over the hanger on the housing. The glass assembly also contains a means for attaching the bottom of the frame to the housing. In some embodiments this means is a threaded post which extends from the frame and passing through a portion of the housing. A nut may be tightened against the post. In other embodiments a threaded fastener may pass through the housing and thread into a female threaded hole within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Ware Bedell, Don Le, David Williams
  • Patent number: 9229481
    Abstract: A highly portable semiconductor device and the like providing improved browsability of display. Provided is a semiconductor device including a flexible display panel, a first housing supporting a first region of the display panel, a second housing supporting a second region of the display panel, and a flexible base material firmly attached to the first housing. The display panel can be deformed into an open position where the first and second regions are substantially on the same plane or into a folded position where the first and second regions overlap with each other. The second housing includes a groove portion where the flexible base material can partly slide. Part of the flexible base material is inserted into the groove portion in the open position. The part of the flexible base material which is inserted into the groove portion is at least partly withdrawn in a deformation into the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Jinbo
  • Patent number: 9222499
    Abstract: An attaching structure using a clip for attaching an article of a vehicle to a panel secured to a vehicle body in a condition in which an article body of the article is inserted into an opening formed in the panel, may include an engagement portion formed in the article body, and a retainer portion formed in the clip and capable of being connected to the article body via the engagement portion. The engagement portion and the retainer portion are arranged and constructed such that the retainer portion can overlap a periphery of the engagement portion when the retainer portion is connected to the article body via the engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Daiwa Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Haruhisa Kamiya, Toshio Iwahara, Makoto Kato, Tetsuya Ogino, Hiroyuki Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9197839
    Abstract: A display device includes a casing, a display unit received in a front of the casing, and a connector assembly which can be rotated to be front-facing, for plugging in ancillary devices, and the connector assembly can be rotated back to hide the plugs of the ancillary devices and be hidden itself behind a front cover, to preserve the aesthetic appeal of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: ShenZhen Goldsun Network Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Chin Lin, Ching-Jou Chen, Tzu-Li Liu, Wen-Chieh Wang, Sheng-Tien Chang, Chin-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 9173325
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include an electronic display assembly for back to back electronic image assemblies. A first closed gaseous loop may encircle the first electronic image assembly while a second closed gaseous loop may encircle the second electronic image assembly. A heat exchanger is preferably positioned within the path of the first and second closed gaseous loop along with an open loop of ambient air. A circulating fan(s) may be used to force circulating gas around the closed gaseous loops. An open loop fan may be used to force ambient air through the heat exchanger and through an optional channel behind each electronic image assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: William R. Dunn
  • Patent number: 9131618
    Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to racking equipment in a data center. A modular equipment rack system can include an upper track, a lower track, a vertical support, a power and network distribution unit, and a tray. The upper track and the lower track can respectively include incrementally spaced mounting locations at which the vertical support and the power and network distribution unit can be attachable. The tray can be attachable to the vertical support and the power and network distribution unit when the vertical support is attached to the upper track at a first upper mounting location and attached to the lower track at a corresponding first lower mounting location, and the power and network distribution unit is attached to the upper track at a second upper mounting location and attached to the lower track at a corresponding second lower mounting location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Eric C. Peterson, Shaun L. Harris, Mark Edward Shaw, Matthew Allen Faist, Christian L. Belady, Darren Shakib
  • Patent number: 9072166
    Abstract: An in-field replaceable glass assembly for an electronic display placed within a housing is disclosed. The housing preferably contains a hanger at the top of the housing, where the glass assembly contains a frame surrounding a pane of glass and having a top and bottom. A tab is preferably placed at the top of the frame and adapted to hold the glass assembly in place when slipped over the hanger on the housing. The glass assembly also contains a means for attaching the bottom of the frame to the housing. In some embodiments this means is a threaded post which extends from the frame and passing through a portion of the housing. A nut may be tightened against the post. In other embodiments a threaded fastener may pass through the housing and thread into a female threaded hole within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Ware Bedell, Don Le, David Williams
  • Patent number: 9065892
    Abstract: A receiver, a mobile terminal including the receiver, and a method of disposing the receiver on the mobile terminal are disclosed. The mobile terminal including: a receiver including: a casing including walls and an inner space defined at least partially by the walls, a diaphragm driving unit disposed in the casing, a diaphragm including a central region disposed in the casing, a projection unit extending from the casing, the projection unit including walls and a receiver hole disposed in one of the walls, and an audio path defined within the casing walls and the projection unit walls; and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including a cutout along an edge. The diaphragm may be disposed between the diaphragm driving unit and the inner space, and the audio path extends from the diaphragm central region through the inner space to the receiver hole. The receiver may be disposed in the cutout in the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Pantech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sun-Woo Baek
  • Patent number: 9039105
    Abstract: A video display or screen cover which is preferably of a scale for covering large video walls (combinations of multiple video screens, such as in a matrix). The video display cover is for large screens and as such includes a series of coils and cords to fasten a transparent cover over a large expanse with sufficient surface tension to withstand contacts and blows from people and objects. The transparent cover is attached to a frame and the tension of the coils and cords applies surface tension to the surface of the transparent cover. The frame is preferably metal and sturdy and further has brackets to mount it to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph Nick Salvator Divona
  • Patent number: 9022490
    Abstract: An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display for viewing that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The enclosure comprises a bezel, a substantially transparent front cover, and an enclosure housing. The bezel has a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area, an inner edge defining a display opening, and a rear surface. The substantially transparent front cover is operatively connected to the bezel and covers the display opening. The enclosure housing has a front opening and a flange disposed about and extending from the front opening. The bezel and the enclosure housing are joined together at a joining region that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing define the enclosure, which is configured to receive a flat panel display therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Ciil Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Campagna, Jack McKeague, Adam Molberger
  • Patent number: 9022492
    Abstract: An anesthesia workstation includes a sliding track system attached to the front of the anesthesia workstation for the mounting of one or more displays. The displays are horizontally slidable along the front of the anesthesia workstation along the sliding track. In addition, the sliding track system includes pivot points which enable outward pivoting of the displays up to 90 degrees. Sliding and pivoting of the displays is possible both independently and simultaneously. The sliding track system allows the anesthetist to slide and pivot the displays across the front of the workstation along the length of the track to the most preferable viewing position. Additional storage space is positioned within the anesthesia workstation behind the displays and becomes exposed and accessible when the displays are manipulated via the sliding track system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Drapes, Zeng Xi, Ronald L. Tobia, Bruce Dammann, Cory Boudreau
  • Patent number: 8991951
    Abstract: A pop-up monitor with an obstacle sensing function is provided. The pop-up monitor includes a body housing and a monitor frame which is installed to move in a vertical direction with respect to the body housing. The pop-up monitor includes a driving unit, a sensor, and a controller. The driving unit includes a motor, a rotational shaft, and a gear set which transfers a rotational motion of the motor to the rotational shaft. The sensor outputs a sensing signal for whether the rotational shaft rotates. The controller outputs a control signal for a rotational direction of the motor according to the sensing signal and state information regarding whether the motor rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joung Hoon Lee, Wan Woo Lee
  • Publication number: 20150070867
    Abstract: A dual-functioning drawer for a case piece of furniture that can transition from an enclosed drawer to an open media shelf for storing electronic components or devices. The drawer front is affixed to the drawer sides with brackets that rotate about a pivot point to rotate the drawer front from a vertical position to a horizontal position such that the drawer front rests on top of the drawer sides and is receded in the case piece. The drawer may also include an angled display panel for storing and charging electronic devices and cutouts for managing cords within the drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Gene Head
  • Patent number: 8970795
    Abstract: A sliding panels system for hiding a flat screen television, has a wall attachment panel, a pair of post members spaced from one another and attached to the wall attachment panel. Extendable upper and lower rail assemblies attached between the post members. A first side support bracket assembly connected between the upper and lower rail assemblies on first ends thereof, and a second side support bracket assembly connected between the upper and lower rail assemblies on second ends thereof, such that the space between the first and second support bracket assemblies can be adjusted by the extendable upper and lower rail assemblies; and first and second panel members respectively attached to the first and second support bracket assemblies, such that the first and second panel members can be moved between an open and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Alain Lemieux
  • Patent number: 8919894
    Abstract: A slim profile wall mounted cabinet used in conjunction with a wall hanging flat panel television set having a door or doors opening downward at 90 degrees from the frame of the unit becoming a shelf upon which various electronic devices and other are safely secured and contained within the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Barry Pachmayr
  • Publication number: 20140368096
    Abstract: A slim profile wall mounted cabinet used in conjunction with a wall hanging flat panel television set having a door or doors opening downward at 90 degrees from the frame of the unit becoming a shelf upon which various electronic devices and other arc safely secured and contained within the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: MICHAEL BARRY PACHMAYR
  • Publication number: 20140354894
    Abstract: The preset invention provides a frame structure, a display device with the frame structure, and a method of fabricating the display device. The frame structure includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes two lateral portions opposite to each other, and a top portion and a bottom portion opposite to each other. A first engaging component is disposed on the lateral portion. The second frame is disposed around the first frame. The second frame includes a top plank and two lateral planks. The top plank is disposed corresponding to the top portion, and the lateral plank is disposed corresponding to the lateral portion. A second engaging component is disposed on the lateral plank. The second engaging component is slidably engaged with the first engaging component. Thus, the present invention can decrease thickness of the frame structure and the display device for preferable aesthetic and low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Kun-Neng Lee, Shiau-Rung Hsu, Chuan-Fa Lee, Chih-Yu Yang, Wei-Lin Yi, Uei-Uen Chen
  • Publication number: 20140347844
    Abstract: A display device includes a frame body (15) formed by joining a plurality of frame members (15a to 15f) for supporting a circumferential end portion of a display panel (2), wherein a cushioning material (17a) of a first frame member (15a) of the plurality of frame members includes a protruding portion (Ta) protruding toward a second frame member (15b) to be joined to the first frame member and a recessed portion (Ha) recessed inwardly, and a cushioning material (17b) of the second frame member (15b) includes a recessed portion (Hb) recessed inwardly so as to correspond to the protruding portion (Ta) of the cushioning material (17a) of the first frame member and a protruding portion (Tb) protruding so as to correspond to the recessed portion (Ha) of the cushioning material (17a) of the first frame member (15a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Kazuya Kondoh
  • Publication number: 20140319978
    Abstract: A sliding panels system for hiding a flat screen television, has a wall attachment panel, a pair of post members spaced from one another and attached to the wall attachment panel. Extendable upper and lower rail assemblies attached between the post members. A first side support bracket assembly connected between the upper and lower rail assemblies on first ends thereof, and a second side support bracket assembly connected between the upper and lower rail assemblies on second ends thereof, such that the space between the first and second support bracket assemblies can be adjusted by the extendable upper and lower rail assemblies; and first and second panel members respectively attached to the first and second support bracket assemblies, such that the first and second panel members can be moved between an open and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Alain Lemieux
  • Publication number: 20140285073
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus which provides a housing for hardware device inserts. The device housing may include one or more chamfered corners. According to one example, the housing may be a substantially rectangular housing that includes six primary sides and a chamfered corner contiguous with at least three of the six primary sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Hyun Ho Kim, Sudong Cho, Jomichael Porter
  • Publication number: 20140265752
    Abstract: An adjustable floor stand positioning a small electronic device for viewing or operating by a person reclining in a bed comprises a compact profile in a housing resembling a briefcase or travel bag. A counter-weighted folding and articulating arm extends its reach to adjustably position the electronic device for optimal use by the reposing person. Innovative means for manipulating the arm made the adjustment and positioning simple and effortless, while the housing disguises the equipment as a household item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Susan Caine, John Russell Stump, Patrick Jason MacMurray
  • Publication number: 20140240906
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display module for displaying an image, a variable member for varying a shape of the display module, and a rear cover disposed at a rear surface of the display module and varying with the varying shape of the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Minji Seo, Choongsuk Park, Hyeoncheol Song, Junki Kim, Soohong An, Ahreum Lee, Gwangwon Lee, Jinsoo Kim, Jihoon Yoon
  • Publication number: 20140184035
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a television housing and a method of fabricating the same. The television housing includes a stainless steel (SUS) frame and a plastic member adjoining at least one surface of the stainless steel frame. The plastic member includes: a base resin including about 60 wt % to about 95 wt % of (A) a polycarbonate resin and about 5 wt % to about 40 wt % of (B) a rubber-modified aromatic vinyl graft copolymer resin; and about 5 parts by weight to about 25 parts by weight of (C) bondable glass fibers based on about about 100 parts by weight of the base resin including the (A) polycarbonate resin and the (B) rubber-modified aromatic vinyl graft copolymer resin, and has a tensile strength from about 70 MPa to about 130 MPa at about 23° C. The plastic member employs the bondable glass fibers, and thus can prevent whitening due to an ejector pin upon release at high temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Cheil Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jo Won LEE, Kyuong Sik CHIN, Ji Yea KIM, Sang Ki PARK, Seung Shik SHIN
  • Publication number: 20140160393
    Abstract: There are disclosed a frame assembly and liquid crystal display device for reducing leakage of light around a liquid crystal panel and improving display quality of the liquid crystal display device. The frame assembly includes a backboard in which a receiving portion is formed, a front frame mounted on the backboard around an periphery of the backboard and a buffer frame provided between the backboard and the front frame, wherein the backboard is provided with a first support portion, which is folded from a periphery of the backboard towards inside of the receiving portion so as to support the buffer frame. With the backboard of the above configuration, the support stability for the glue frame can be increased, and the deformation of the glue frame under a reaction force from the liquid crystal panel can be reduced, thereby reducing leakage of light around the liquid crystal panel and improving a display quality of the liquid crystal display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: Beijing Boe Display Technology Co., Ltd., Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhidan Zhang, Yoon Dae Keun, Qing Ma
  • Patent number: 8746300
    Abstract: A monitor system having: a) a monitor for an electronic device with a frame and a substantially flat front wall, at which an image is projected; and b) a cover assembly with a front wall that is configured to block the flat front wall of the monitor with the cover assembly operatively engaged with the monitor. The cover assembly further has a mounting assembly that allows the cover assembly to be changed between: i) a first state wherein the cover assembly is fully separated from the monitor; and ii) a second state wherein the cover assembly is operatively engaged with the monitor. The mounting assembly has a pocket that opens in a first direction. The pocket is movable in the first direction relative to the monitor from a separated, pre-assembly position to cause a first part of the monitor to be seated in the pocket with the cover assembly in the second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: James E. Healy, Jr., Susan F. Healy
  • Publication number: 20140146523
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an engagement structure, a crystal backlight module and a display device. The engagement structure is used for fixing an arrangement of the back cover and the mold frame of a display device. The engagement structure comprises a first engaging part provided at the intersection of a first side wall and a second side wall of the back cover, a second engaging part provided on the second side wall of the back cover, and a third engaging part provided on the mold frame corresponding to the first engaging part, wherein the first engaging part and the third engaging part are engage with each another, the second engaging part and a corresponding side surface of the mold frame are pressed against each other, when the back cover and the mold frame are assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xuerong WANG, Haiwei SUN
  • Publication number: 20140146520
    Abstract: An information handling system display frame disposed at the periphery of a display blends display and ambient light to provide a transitional zone for viewing of the display in ambient lighting conditions. A semi-scattering material absorbs light from the display and the ambient environment and scatters the light through the frame. A semi-reflective material directs at least some of the scattered light out of the frame so provide an appearance of the frame that transitions between displayed visual images of the display and the ambient light environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Tosh, Deeder M. Aurongzeb