Including Resilient Support Member Patents (Class 349/60)
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Patent number: 8179496Abstract: A display casing includes a front casing, a rear casing and adjusting portions, wherein the front casing is engaged with the rear casing, the rear casing has first positioning portions disposed on its internal side, and each adjusting portion has a support stand coupled to the corresponding first positioning portion and an elastic plate fixed onto a lateral side of the support stand. When the adjusting portions are connected to the corresponding first positioning portions, the elastic plates form an enclosed accommodating area for accommodating and positioning a LCD panel module, and a hole disposed at the center of the front casing is provided for aligning a display surface of the LCD panel module, such that manufacturers can adjust positions of the adjusting portions to change the size of the accommodating area for accommodating LCD panel modules of different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Wen-Hung Huang, Stephen Tsai, Shao-Yu Hwang
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Publication number: 20120105762Abstract: The present invention discloses an edge-lit backlight module and a liquid crystal display, the edge-lit backlight module comprises a back plate, a light guide plate (LGP), a fixing frame and a light emitting device. The fixing frame embraces and fixes the light guide plate on the back plate, a circuit board of the light emitting device is disposed outside the fixing frame, the fixing frame is provided with at least one light incident opening corresponding to at least one light emitting element of the light emitting device. The present invention provides an edge-lit source required by the LGP but insulates most of heat generated by the light emitting element by the light incident opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Chengwen Que
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Patent number: 8169565Abstract: A mounting mechanism for fixing a computer mainframe includes a retaining base and an article; the retaining base includes a first plate, a second plate and an extensible screw; the retaining base is coupled to the article; the first plate is disposed with at least one hanging tab; the lower end of the first plate is coupled to the second plate, and the hanging tab is positioned above the second plate in order to couple to a computer mainframe with a different width conveniently; the hanging tab may be extended in a hanging hole of the computer mainframe corresponding thereto; a bolt of the extensible screw may be extended out of a hole of the second plate to engage with a screw hole of the computer mainframe corresponding thereto thereby allowing the computer mainframe to be coupled to or detached from the mounting mechanism easily without using tools.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Huei Lai
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Patent number: 8164705Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display includes a liquid crystal panel, and a one-piece frame accommodating the liquid crystal panel. The frame includes a surrounding wall defining a notch in the surrounding wall, a supporting board extending inward from an inner surface of the surrounding wall, and a fixing member received in the notch. The surrounding wall and the supporting board cooperatively define a space for accommodating the liquid crystal panel. The fixing member is inclined toward the space in a free state, and is outwardly pressed by application of an external force in a direction away from the space to allow the liquid crystal panel to be placed in the space and on the supporting board, and elastically holds the liquid crystal panel in position against the supporting board after releasing of the external force.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Chimei Innolux CorporationInventors: Chih-Chung Hsiao, Ping-Shan Ko
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Patent number: 8164707Abstract: An exemplary frame assembly (20) includes a first frame (21), a second frame (22), a third frame (23) accommodating at least part of the first frame and at least part of the second frame. The first, second and third frames cooperatively define an accommodating space of the frame assembly, and the positions of the first frame and the second frame relative to each other are adjustable such that the accommodating space has a desired size.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Innolux Display CorporationInventor: Shuo-Ting Yan
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Patent number: 8164706Abstract: In a liquid crystal display device 100 provided by the present invention, at least a part of a circuit board 16 can be held on an outer side surface 30B of a frame 30 by a board clip 50 mounted on the outer side surface 30B of the frame 30. The board clip 50 includes a plate-like main body portion 52 located so as to face the outer side surface 30B of the frame 30, front-side engaging portions 54 and 55, and a pair of rear-side engaging portions 56 and 57. A bezel receiving portion 60 contactable with a part of a peripheral portion of a bezel 20 is formed in the vicinity of the front-side engaging portions 54 and 55.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Saori Nambo, Eriko Wakabayashi, Masanori Shimo, Takafumi Hara
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Patent number: 8154681Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front cover, a display panel, a rear cover configured to receive, with the front cover, the display panel, and a sheet member sandwiched by the display panel and the rear cover, the sheet member having a conductivity and shock absorption and vibration absorption properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Goki Yamaguchi, Masuo Ohnishi
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Patent number: 8154682Abstract: A backlight unit comprising: a quadrilateral light guide plate 4; and a substrate 3 comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes 2; and an inner frame 8 which surround the light guide plate 4; and an outer frame 7 which surround the inner frame 8 and the substrate 3; a plurality of rubber members 9; wherein a side of the inner frame 8 is opposite to the light-emitting diodes 2, and two corners are formed edges of the side; and the rubber member 9 is placed the each corners; and wherein the rubber member 9 comprises a cylindrical part; and wherein the cylindrical part is projected inside of the inner frame 8.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsutomu Arihara
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Patent number: 8149572Abstract: A liquid crystal display with a height adjustable base assembly includes a base, a main arm, which is provided with a pivotal connection with the base and has slide rails, a panel fixing frame, which is capable of ascending and descending along the slide rails of the main arm and has a lock rod. A plumbing stop block is pivotally connected to the main arm to correspond to the lock rod. When the main arm rotates a preset inclining angular position with respect to the base, the plumbing stop block is urged to rotate by the gravity thereof for the lock rod being pushed to engage with the locating groove of the plumbing stop groove such that the operation of lifting the panel fixing frame with respect to the main arm is locked. Hence, the liquid crystal panel bouncing outward suddenly during unpacked is avoided to secure the safety with convenient operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: United Fu Shen Chen Technology Corp.Inventor: Hsiu-Mei Shen
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Patent number: 8144285Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a liquid crystal panel, a light guide plate, and blocks. The light guide plate includes a light emitting surface and cutouts. The blocks engage the cutouts, forming an accommodating space. The liquid crystal panel is accommodated in the accommodating space, and attached on the light emitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignees: Innocom Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Chimei Innolux CorporationInventor: Fang Tang
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Patent number: 8144284Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel, a backlight, a frame having flexibility which includes a base portion and a side portion, and a case which is attached on a side opposite to the display surface side of the frame and engages with the frame, wherein a claw portion which is provided on an inner surface of the side portion of the frame and projected toward a liquid crystal panel and, a protruding portion which pushes the claw portion toward the liquid crystal panel is provided on at least one of the inner surface of the side portion of the case and an outer surface of the side portion of the frame, and the claw portion which is contact with the display surface of the liquid crystal panel in a state in which the claw portion is pressed by the protruding portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: NLT Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Hideki Itaya
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Patent number: 8144271Abstract: High-resolution, scalable multi-touch sensing display systems and processes based on frustrated total internal reflection employ an optical waveguide that receives light, such as infrared light, that undergoes total internal reflection and an imaging sensor that detects light that escapes the optical waveguide caused by frustration of the total internal reflection due to contact by a user. The optical waveguide when fitted with a compliant surface overlay provides superior sensing performance, as well as other benefits and features. The systems and processes described provide true multi-touch (multi-input) and high-spatial and temporal resolution capability due to the continuous imaging of the frustrated total internal reflection that escapes the entire optical waveguide. Among other features and benefits, the systems and processes are scalable to large installations.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Perceptive Pixel Inc.Inventor: Jefferson Y. Han
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Publication number: 20120069262Abstract: A liquid crystal display device has a liquid crystal display module, including: a bottom chassis having a bottom side on which an open hole is formed, a printed circuit board adjacent to the open hole and supported at an inner face of the bottom side on which a plurality of light emitting diodes are is mounted, and a coupling part which extends from the printed circuit board, passes through the open hole and contacts an outer face of the bottom side of the bottom chassis, so as to maintain coupling between the bottom chassis and the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jeong Il KANG, Kun Ho CHO
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Patent number: 8139177Abstract: In a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display panel which includes a first substrate and a second substrate, a back plate is arranged on a first-substrate-side of the liquid crystal display panel, a first polarizer is arranged between the back plate and the first substrate, the first polarizer is adhered to the back plate, a face plate is arranged on a second-substrate-side of the liquid crystal display panel, a second polarizer is arranged between the face plate and the second substrate, and the second polarizer is adhered to the face plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignees: Hitachi Displays, Ltd., Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeki Nishizawa
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Patent number: 8134657Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an optical component, including a first main surface and a second main surface wherein a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged first convex parts are arranged on the first main surface, each of the first convex parts being independent and an aspherical micro lens having an approximate semispherical shape or an approximate elliptic semispherical shape, or having a rounded tip, and a plurality of second convex parts of the height of which is lower than the height of the plurality of the first convex parts, the second convex parts comprising a lens extending in a one dimensional direction, the lens being arranged in one or two directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomohiro Nakagome, Yuki Igarashi, Kazuyhoshi Ebina, Hidenori Echizen
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Publication number: 20120057093Abstract: A liquid crystal display and a method for fixing a circuit board thereof are provided in the present invention. The liquid crystal display includes: a back plate having a back plate body, at least one elastic piece disposed at the back plate body, the elastic piece including at least one supporting portion; a circuit board having a grounding area, the circuit board located on the outside of the back plate body, and the grounding area contacting with the supporting portion of the elastic piece; a liquid crystal display panel electrically connected with the circuit board; and a plastic housing having a plurality of sidewalls and a top wall, the circuit board located on the inside of the sidewall, the sidewall having at least one hook, and the hook engaged with the elastic piece for elastically clipping and fixing the circuit board. The present invention has advantages of few parts, simple structure and convenient for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Tian Zhang
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Publication number: 20120057094Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display panel, a liquid crystal display protection panel set above the liquid crystal display panel so as to protect a display surface of the liquid crystal display panel, the liquid crystal display protection panel being warped with its central portion being protruded, and a frame supporting the liquid crystal display panel and the liquid crystal display protection panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Haruyoshi YADA, Miyuki KAZAMA, Toshifumi TANIDA, Nariyasu HAYAKAWA, Hiroshi KOBAYASHI, Toshiyuki ITOH
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Publication number: 20120050640Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (1) comprises a liquid crystal panel (2) and a support frame (4) encompassing the edge of the liquid crystal panel (2). The lower side portion (41) of the support frame (4) includes a support portion (41b) on which the lower edge (2a) of the liquid crystal panel (2) is placed. The lower edge (2a) of the liquid crystal panel (2) is adhered on the upper surface of the support portion (41b). With the above, occurrence of irregular color due to distortion of the liquid crystal panel is able to be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoichi YASUI, Takenori YAGUCHI, Masato YANAI
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Patent number: 8111349Abstract: An image display device of the present invention includes a liquid crystal display panel, a resin frame for attaching the liquid crystal display panel to a front cabinet and a circuit board that are arranged inside a casing. The resin frame is provided with a grounding clamp arranged between the circuit board and the liquid crystal display panel. The grounding clamp establishes electrical connection between a ground pattern formed on the circuit board and a metal plate arranged on the rear surface of the liquid crystal display panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., LtdInventors: Tsuyoshi Okumura, Eisuke Kamiesu
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Patent number: 8102483Abstract: A low profile display enclosure system for enclosing a display device for viewing that protects the display device from environmental effects. The substantially sealed display enclosure comprises a rigid bezel, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel, and a rear cover assembly that may include a heat sink portion. A liquid organic coating is applied to portions of the display enclosure and cured in place in order to provide a protective surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Perry, Jerry Moscovitch, Luther V. Diaz Yap, Raymond Wilk
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Patent number: 8094442Abstract: A display includes: a display panel including a display surface; a frame including a cover part which partially faces the display surface; and a film whose fixing area is fixed to the cover part and which is arranged between the display surface and the cover part. The cover part includes a flat part and a stepped part which projects toward the display surface, and the film comes in contact with the display surface to be bent.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: NLT Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Hideaki Sugawara
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Publication number: 20120002130Abstract: Provided is a display device, including: a first protrusion formed to an inner side surface of one of side walls of the frame on a short side of an angled corner portion surrounded by the side walls; a second protrusion formed to an inner side surface of one of the side walls on a long side of the angled corner portion; and a third protrusion formed at another angled corner portion on another end side of at least one of the side walls sharing the angled corner portion provided with the first and second protrusions, and formed to an inner side surface of one of the side walls that is opposed to the side wall to which the first protrusion and/or the second protrusion are/is arranged, the optical sheet including cut-out first to third recesses which are to be fitted to the first to third protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Saburo WATANABE
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Patent number: 8085357Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a liquid crystal display panel, a back light unit attached to the liquid crystal display panel having a light source and a light guide plate, a mold frame attached to the back light unit, and a bezel within the mold frame for supporting the mold frame. The bezel includes a first seat having a base and a first side wall extending from a perimeter of the base, and a second seat having a step extending from the first side wall and a second side extending from a perimeter of the step.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Younhwan Jung, Wonki Cho, Jeongmin Park, Woonbo Yeo
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Patent number: 8081267Abstract: A low profile display enclosure system for enclosing a display device for viewing that protects the display device from environmental effects and is configured to dissipate heat generated within the display enclosure. The substantially sealed display enclosure comprises a rigid bezel, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel, and a rear cover assembly that includes a heat sink portion. The thickness of the bezel is minimized to provide the enclosure with a low profile about the periphery of the display device enclosed therein. Thermal control devices may be mounted within the enclosure to modulate a temperature within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jerry Moscovitch, Luther V. Diaz Yap, Raymond Wilk
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Patent number: 8081269Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display panel, a liquid crystal display protection panel set above the liquid crystal display panel so as to protect a display surface of the liquid crystal display panel, the liquid crystal display protection panel being warped with its central portion being protruded, and a frame supporting the liquid crystal display panel and the liquid crystal display protection panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Haruyoshi Yada, Miyuki Kazama, Toshifumi Tanida, Nariyasu Hayakawa, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Toshiyuki Itoh
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Patent number: 8068191Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a liquid crystal display panel, a mold frame, chassis and a strength-reinforcing member. The liquid crystal display panel displays an image. The mold frame receives the liquid crystal display panel. The chassis is combined with the mold frame to secure an end of the liquid crystal display panel, and includes a first side portion and a coupling hole formed at the first side portion. The strength-reinforcing member is disposed between the first side portion and the mold frame. As a result, a strength of the chassis may be improved, and the to liquid crystal display panel may be prevented from being damaged.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae-Chang Choi
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Patent number: 8059228Abstract: A position structure of a liquid crystal display for positioning a display panel in a display cover is disclosed. The position structure includes a position piece, a position protrusion, and a position breach. The position piece is placed between the display panel and the display cover to absorb a tolerance between the display panel and the display cover. The position protrusion is formed on a sidewall of the display cover and the position breach is formed on the position piece. The position breach is disposed corresponding to the position protrusion. The position protrusion may couple with the position breach to fix the position piece between the display panel and the display cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Chih-Sheng Wang
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Patent number: 8054401Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a front surface and a back surface, a first and second frame, a first elastic member arranged between the first frame and the front surface of the display panel, and a second elastic member arranged between the second frame and the back surface of the display panel, the second elastic member extending in parallel to the first elastic member. A hardness of the first elastic member varies along an elongated direction of the first elastic member so as to have a high-hardness portion, and wherein a hardness of a first portion of the second elastic member which corresponds in location to the high-hardness portion of the first elastic member has a low hardness, a hardness of a second portion of the second elastic member which corresponds in location to the low-harness portion of the first elastic member has a high hardness.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Hitachi Displays, Ltd.Inventors: Masaki Tsubokura, Yasuharu Yatsu, Tatsuyuki Fumikura, Yoshiteru Tomizuka
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Patent number: 8049747Abstract: An apparatus (100) including a pixel diffuser for a stretchable display is disclosed. The apparatus may include an elastic viewable display (110) that is stretched in a first viewable display area configuration and contracted in a second viewable display area configuration. The apparatus can also include a plurality of addressable picture elements (120 and 125) disposed on the elastic viewable display, an optical barrier (132) between each of the plurality of addressable picture elements, and an elastic diffuser (140) optically coupled to the plurality of addressable picture elements on the elastic viewable display. The apparatus can also include an electrical interface (150) coupled to the elastic viewable display.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: Theodore Arneson, Zhiming Zhuang
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Patent number: 8049836Abstract: A display device, a front frame used therein, and a method of manufacture thereof are provided. The display device includes a display panel and the front frame. The display panel has a display surface which is partially covered by the front frame. The front frame includes a side wall corresponding to the sides of the display panel, a top plate extending from the side wall towards the center of the display panel, and cushion filler. The top plate has an inner surface featuring a groove distributed along the side wall. The cushion filler is contained within the groove while its top protrudes from the groove and contacts the display surface outside an active area.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Hsin-Tao Huang, Hsiu-Mei Fang
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Publication number: 20110261285Abstract: An electronic device includes a bezel, a housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD) module, a shielding frame and a rubber frame. The housing includes a frame portion defining a plurality of latching grooves and a plurality of receiving grooves and a supporting shoulder. The LCD module is received in the housing and supported on the supporting shoulder. The rubber frame is disposed between the housing and the LCD module. The shielding frame including a plurality of latching portions covers the rubber frame. The latching portions engage with the plurality of latching grooves to fix the LCD module in the housing. The bezel includes a panel covering the shielding frame and a plurality of retaining arms respectively received in the plurality of receiving grooves and engaged with the shielding frame to secure the bezel to the shielding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., AMBIT MICROSYSTEMS (ZHONGSHAN) LTD.Inventor: Shao-Ping Wang
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Patent number: 8045087Abstract: Provided is an LCD device. The LCD device includes liquid crystal panel, a mold frame, and an impact absorbing member. The liquid crystal panel has a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first and second substrates. The liquid crystal panel is seated on the mold frame. The impact absorbing member is formed between the liquid crystal panel and the mold frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun Ha Hwang, Yong Gu Cho
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Patent number: 8045090Abstract: A display unit has a display module and a housing case holding the display module. The housing case has a first member made of an electrically conductive material and a second member. The second member has an inner edge portion superposed with an outer edge portion of the first member and is made of an electrically nonconductive material. The second member is positioned outside the first member and is fixed to the first member. The first member has a step in its outer edge portion. The step extends over a whole area superposed with the second member. The step has an inner wall protruding and end outer wall dented as compared with a middle portion inside the outer edge portion of the first member. The second member has an inner edge portion arranged in a recess of the outer wall of the step.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Takashi Iijima
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Publication number: 20110242448Abstract: The liquid crystal display device according to the present invention is a thin liquid crystal display device where it is easy to position the flexible printed circuit on which light emitting diodes are mounted. In the liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display panel and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) that is connected to the liquid crystal display panel and supplies power for driving display pixels, light emitting diodes (LED) are mounted on a portion of the flexible printed circuit, a mold frame MFR is provided to contain the light emitting diodes, and through holes (60, 61) for positioning are created in both the flexible printed circuit and the mold frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Eiji OOHIRA
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Patent number: 8031291Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display and a tablet computer having the same. According to the present invention, there is provided a liquid crystal display, comprising: a liquid crystal display panel for displaying an image; a driving circuit unit connected to the liquid crystal display panel and including a printed circuit board mounted with a circuit component; a top chassis disposed over the liquid crystal display panel; and a fastening member for fastening the printed circuit board of the driving circuit unit to the top chassis.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joo Yeon Won, Sang Hoon Park, Jae Chang Choi, Young Joo Nam
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Patent number: 8031289Abstract: An optical sheet retaining tool for a liquid crystal display device that has a simple structure and low cost, wherein assembling and disassembling can be performed easily. The optical sheet retaining tool includes a first retaining piece 21 having a first retaining part 211 made of a soft material for retaining an optical sheet 13, a second retaining piece 22 having a second retaining part 221 made of a soft material opposed to and cooperating with the first retaining part for gripping and retaining the optical sheet, a latching section 24 for latching the first and second retaining parts with the optical sheet gripped therebetween, a fixing section 24 for retaining and fixing the first and second retaining pieces to a chassis 1, and a bearing section 23 disposed on at least one of the first and second retaining pieces for gripping the optical sheet.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Taisei Plas Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masanori Naritomi
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Patent number: 8026996Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having first and second opposing glass substrates forming a display surface, a transparent member, a first adhesive material bonding the transparent member to the entire display surface of the display panel, and a plate-like member disposed on a rear side of and supporting the display panel. A second adhesive material different from the first adhesive material is disposed between a rear surface of the transparent member and a front surface of the plate-like member so as to fixedly bond the transparent member and the plate-like member to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Tsutomu Matsuhira, Tomoko Matsuhira, legal representative, Masayuki Ichino, Isamu Hashizume, Yoichi Kagaya
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Patent number: 8023062Abstract: A display apparatus is provided which includes a display panel, a signal board for processing an image signal used in an image display, and a power source board for supplying power from a power source to the signal board and the display panel. The signal board and the power source board are disposed in a horizontal direction relative to the display panel, and a projection portion, being disposed higher above a surface of the power source board than a circuit element of the power source board and not being connected with a member opposing to a mounting side of the circuit element, is provided on the surface of the power source board where the circuit element is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Mika Hiradate, Hidemi Yamada, Nobuyuki Kaku
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Patent number: 8023064Abstract: A LCD device includes a backlight unit, a shield front, and a display panel disposed between the backlight unit and the display panel. A flexible seal member is provided on the mounting surface of the backlight unit. After attachment of the shield front onto the mounting surface, the flexible seal member is deformed to press the edge surface of the display panel in the in-plane direction of the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Shin-ichirou Ono
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Patent number: 8018547Abstract: A protective covering for a LCD display is provided. The protective covering includes a sheet-like front portion, which rests over the surface of the LCD display when in use, a top portion that extends backwards from the sheet-like front portion, a back portion that extends downward from the top portion, and a pair of tabs that extend inward from the back portion such that the protective covering can be secured in place over the LCD monitor.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Kevin Ray Stoops
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Patent number: 8014142Abstract: A display window assembly is mounted in the opening of a bezel of a housing, and a force is exerted against the assembly by a suitable resilient element urging it outward through the opening. The assembly may be mounted on a support or frame, from which depends one or more tabs extending inwardly of the housing. At least one of the tabs is fastened with a fastener that extends from the exterior of the housing, through a portion other than the bezel and through a surface not generally facing the user when the user is viewing the display. The advancement/withdrawal direction of the fastener is not substantially normal to the display window. However, advancement/withdrawal of the fastener causes movement of the tab, and therefore of the assembly, in an adjustment direction substantially normal to the display window to adjust the position of the display window relative to the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Prest, Kyle Yeates, Michelle Yu
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Publication number: 20110211139Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 1 includes a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 2 having a plurality of pixels P to display information on the liquid crystal panel 2. The liquid crystal display device 1 is provided with printed circuit boards 10, and flexible printed circuit boards 9 connected electrically with the printed circuit boards 10. The printed circuit boards 10 are mounted on a frame (mounting member) 13 at the substantially central portion on a longer side (one side) to which the flexible printed circuit boards 9 are connected in the vicinity of the flexible printed circuit boards 9.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Motomitsu Itoh
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Patent number: 8007161Abstract: A backlight module is provided. The backlight module includes a backplate, at least one supporter, and a plurality of light emitting devices. The supporter is disposed on the backplate, and includes a supporting portion and a buffering portion. The supporting portion is disposed between the buffering portion and the backplate. The elastic coefficient of the buffering portion is smaller than the elastic coefficient of the supporting portion. The light emitting devices are also disposed on the backplate. The supporter is disposed between the light emitting devices. The buffering portion of the supporter of the backlight module is adapted for buffering an external force applied upon the supporting porter or the element disposed thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Fu-Tung Chen, Shih-Che Fu, Chih-Chia Chen, Chung-Te Lee
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Publication number: 20110194046Abstract: A liquid crystal module includes a base frame which has a retaining space, two opposite end rims and two opposite side rims surrounding around the retaining space, a backlight panel and a display panel mounted in the retaining space. A top surface of the side rims defines at least one fastening fillister of which a top of a rear wall protrudes forward to form a fastening arm. A front end of the fastening arm protrudes downward to form a buckling portion. A flexible circuit board electrically connects the backlight panel, the display panel and an external circuit, and has a base board of which two opposite ends are mounted to the side rims. At least one fastening strip is formed at the two opposite ends of the base board and stretches into the fastening fillister. A buckling hole is opened in the fastening strip for buckling the buckling portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: Ke-Feng Lin
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Patent number: 7980714Abstract: A display device including a display panel which displays an image and a backlight unit which illuminates a light to the display panel, include the backlight unit with a fixing member fixed on a device casing; a flexible printed circuit substrate which is fixed on the fixing member; and a spacer which is fixed on the flexible printed circuit substrate, wherein the flexible printed circuit substrate in an end part of the display panel is sandwiched between the fixing member and the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: NEC LCD Technologies, LtdInventor: Hideki Itaya
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Patent number: 7982815Abstract: In a backlight device, a diffuser plate and a plurality of optical sheets are disposed above a base tray that includes a plurality of cold-cathode tubes therein. The diffuser plate is sandwiched in between a base member, which holds the bottom surface thereof, and a facing portion of an inner frame disposed on the top surface side thereof. A holding protrusion is arranged on the facing portion so as to abut on an exposed portion located on the periphery of the diffuser plate. According to this construction, even when the backlight device is used in an upright orientation, the diffuser plate can be prevented from leaning forward, and thereby pressure applied on the optical sheets can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yasunari Hisada
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Patent number: 7982817Abstract: A flat panel display structure is disclosed that can support significant loads on the viewing surface without fracturing or permanently damaging the video display. A rigid body is fitted in a peripheral frame and situated behind the viewing surface. When a load is applied to the video display, the load is transferred to the rigid body, which absorbs and distributes the load to the peripheral frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Celestica International Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Bussiere, Armando Rocha Lopez, Ralph Jensen, Kevin A. Patin, Michael S. Boudreaux, Wesley B. Morgan, David Williams
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Patent number: 7974660Abstract: A housing assembly (100), used, e.g., in a mobile electronic device (300), includes a housing body (10) and a display unit (20). The housing body defines a display opening (110). The display unit contains electronic ink. The display unit is received in the display opening and is configured for providing information and/or graphics. The housing body moldingly receives the display lens therein, via an injection molding process.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Che-Yuan Hsu, Ken-Holm Hansen
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Patent number: 7967454Abstract: An electro-optic apparatus includes an electro-optic panel, a wiring board, and an integrated circuit unit. The integrated circuit unit including a heat radiating member arranged so as to overlap at least partly with the integrated circuit unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Hidekazu Hirabayashi, Tomoaki Miyashita
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Patent number: 7969525Abstract: There is provided a light source, which can efficiently be housed even if the area of the substrate increases while giving extra consideration to the heat radiation of the light emitting diodes in a liquid crystal display device using the light emitting diodes as a light source. A plate-like light source section is formed by arranging the light emitting diodes on a metal substrate. The plate-like light source section is formed to have a larger area than an entrance surface of a light guide plate, and is disposed so as to face the entrance surface of the light guide plate. The light guide plate and the plate-like light source section are housed in a housing case, and the housing case is formed to have a larger depth in a part for housing the plate-like light source section than in a part for housing the light guide plate. A cushion member is provided between the light guide plate and the housing case to prevent the light guide plate from being moved by vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Hitachi Displays, Ltd.Inventor: Saburo Watanabe