Adjustable Patents (Class 361/679.2)
  • Patent number: 11841744
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing including a first housing comprising a first side surface, a second side surface positioned on an opposite side of the first side surface, a first plate disposed between the first side surface and the second side surface, and a first display; a second housing comprising a third side surface capable of facing at least a part of the second side surface, a fourth side surface positioned on an opposite side of the third side surface, a second plate disposed between the third side surface and the fourth side surface, and a second display, the second housing having a recess disposed on a rear surface of the second plate; and a third housing comprising a keyboard having multiple movable keycaps, the third housing being coupled so as to rotate with at least a part of the fourth side surface or to slide through at least a part of the fourth side surface such that the third housing is configured to be received in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventors: Byungsik Kim, Hwanmyung Noh, Myoungkyu Lee, Seungwoon Lee
  • Patent number: 11260291
    Abstract: A game controller has first and second controller housings that detachably couple to an information handling system and a bridge to communicate inputs by plural input devices directly with the information handling system or indirectly by communicating with the bridge so the bridge communicates with the information handling system. The information handling system operates in a handheld mode with game controller input devices, such as joysticks and triggers, coupled for use at opposing sides of the information handling system housing, or in a standalone mode with the game controllers detached from the information handling system and attached to a bridge so that the bridge communicates the controller inputs to the information handling system. Attachment of a game controller to a bridge or information handling system is aided with opposing polarity magnets at proper alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Philip M. Seibert, Gerald R. Pelissier, Andrew P. Tosh, Kevin M. Turchin, Yagiz C. Yildiz, Enoch Chen
  • Patent number: 10999971
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method indirectly detect the operational state of a machine among a plurality of operational states and track the movement of a material through a plurality of machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Bitstrata Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Robert Meier, Michael David Lockerbie
  • Patent number: 10856451
    Abstract: A display-equipped controller includes a display device, a first junction configured to electrically connect the display device and a main board, a radiator disposed opposite from the display device with respect to the main board, an attaching structure attaching the main board and the radiator to the display device, a support structure disposed between the display device and the main board and configured to detachably support a control board, and a second junction configured to electrically connect the main board and the control board supported by the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kouhei Yoshida, Yasumichi Sakoda, Akira Koizumi
  • Patent number: 10649541
    Abstract: A medical treatment system comprising a housing; a recess defined by the housing; and a keyboard connected to the housing by a mechanism configured to permit the keyboard to move between: a deployed position in which the keyboard is disposed outside of the recess at an angle of 10° to 80° relative to a front surface of the housing; and a stored position in which the keyboard is at least partially disposed in the recess and keys of the keyboard are exposed for use by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Daniel Tanenbaum, Aleo Nobel Mok, Matin Vareth, Alexander Joseph Brown
  • Patent number: 9870030
    Abstract: A detachable keyboard structure includes a keyboard assembly selectively mounted to a notebook computer, a movable cover movably mounted to one side of the keyboard assembly, at least one flexible bendable section connecting the keyboard assembly and the movable cover to each other, and a positioning member rotatably mounted to one side of the movable cover that is distant from the flexible bendable section to fix the movable cover to one side of the keyboard assembly. With such a structure, a user is provided, on a detachable keyboard assembly of a notebook computer, with a movable cover that offers functions of protection and is fixable by a positioning member to prevent undesired detachment during movement of the keyboard assembly. In addition, in use, the movable cover may be folded in a reversed direction through the flexible bendable section to serve as a wrist support for the keyboard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: EVGA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tai-Sheng Han
  • Patent number: 9817493
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include mechanically supporting a cantilever arm of a clickpad between a support bracket and a housing by a compressive force of the plurality of fasteners applied to the support bracket and the housing, and free of any features for receiving any of a plurality of fasteners for coupling the support bracket to the housing, wherein the cantilever arm has a pivot end and a trigger end, and such that the cantilever arm pivots about a pivot axis proximate to the pivot end in response to a force exerted on the surface of the clickpad substantially perpendicular to a surface of the clickpad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chin-Chung Wu, Te-Sen Chin
  • Patent number: 9229485
    Abstract: A method and an electronic device for switching state, relating to the field of electronic device applications, for facilitating a user carrying and using a peripheral keyboard is described. The electronic device includes a casing that includes a display unit for displaying on a first surface of the casing; an input unit being movably disposed on a second surface of the casing; according to different positional relationships between the input unit and the casing. The electronic device has at least two different operating modes: a tablet operating mode or a laptop operating mode. The device is usefully applied to a tablet type electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignees: BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD., LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xuedong Ding
  • Patent number: 9146586
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a tablet module and a docking base. The tablet module includes a slot, a sliding element and a plurality of first attracting elements. The sliding element is slidably disposed in the slot. The first attracting elements are adjacently disposed on the sliding element and have a first attracting side. The polarities of each two adjacent first attracting elements at the first attracting side are different. The docking base includes a bearing sheet and a plurality of second attracting elements. The bearing sheet is inserted to the slot and abuts against the sliding element. The second attracting elements are adjacently disposed on the hearing sheet and have a second attracting side. The polarities of each two adjacent second attracting elements at the second attracting side are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Ming-Yuan Ho, Yung-Nien Chen, Shih-Wen Chiang, Shih-Huang Wei, Juei-Yuan Wu, Yi-Ting Lin, Yuan-Min Tsao
  • Patent number: 9039016
    Abstract: In the specification and drawings an accessory cart is described and shown with a base, a housing element that is connected to the base and extends upward from the base, and a platform, which is connected to the housing element with the height of the platform being automatically adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Jane Abernethy, Robert Volek, Mesve Vardar, Lachezar Tsvetanov, Robert R. King, David Johnston, Alexandra Burn, Xin Wang, Jonathan Philip Puleio
  • Patent number: 9025318
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus having a retractable connector for use with a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus includes an outer housing and a connector configured to attach to a port on the computing device so as to maintain the stylus in a fixed position adjacent to the computing device. Furthermore, the connector is capable of extending from the housing of the stylus into a first position and also retracting into the stylus housing into a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Michael Delpier, Dustin L Hoffman
  • Patent number: 9019694
    Abstract: A portable keyboard is disclosed, by which portability can be enhanced with a simple configuration. The present invention includes a plurality of key assemblies, a body part and a flexible connecting member. When the portable keyboard is carried, a plurality of the key assemblies are rolled up around an outer circumference of the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is folded. When the portable keyboard is used, a plurality of the key assemblies are unfolded by being rolled down centering on the body part in a manner that the flexible connecting member between a plurality of the key assemblies is unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seungjin Lee, Keetae Kim, Dongguk Kang, Hojung Lee
  • Publication number: 20150103476
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard includes a first keying module situated pivotably with respect to the second keying module for providing a keyboard having improved ergonomics and comfort, and promoting improved productivity of a user. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are pivotably mounted on a base assembly having fixed opposing tenting angles. In one embodiment the first and the second keying modules are mounted on a pivot link assembly configured to pivot the keying modules with respect to each other. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are configured to also laterally separate. In one embodiment, first and second lift modules space a portion of the first and the second keying modules, respectively, from a supporting surface to form opposing tenting angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs, Mark Ando
  • Patent number: 9007750
    Abstract: A housing of an electronic device includes a bottom cover and a front panel detachably secured to the bottom cover. The bottom cover includes at least one first sidewall and a locking portion perpendicularly set on the at least one first sidewall. The front panel includes a fixing portion and a blocking portion adjacent to the fixing portion and spaced from the locking portion. The fixing portion defines a through hole for receiving the locking portion. The fixing portion and the blocking portion abut opposite sides of the at least one first sidewall for preventing the at least one first sidewall from leaving a gap between the at least one first wall and the locking portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Zhongshan Innocloud Intellectual Property Services Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xue-Dong Tang, Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 9007749
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a top panel and a handling device. The top panel defines a mounting opening. The handling device includes a handling member, a cover member, and an elastic member. The handling member is mounted to the top panel. The handling member defines a receiving opening corresponding to the mounting opening. The cover member is pivotally mounted to the handling member and is received in the receiving opening. The elastic member elastically resists an inner side of the cover member. The cover member is received in the receiving opening in a first position. The elastic member elastically resists an inner side of the cover member in the first position. The cover member is configured to rotate inward to move from the first position to a second position. The elastic member is deformed when the cover member is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Gang Su, Zhi-Qiang Li, Zhi-Long Li
  • Patent number: 8995121
    Abstract: A docking station for electronic apparatus includes a base, a hinge, a support, and a connector mechanism. The support is pivotally connected to the base through the hinge. The connector mechanism includes an angle transmission mechanism and a connecting module. The angle transmission mechanism is disposed in the base and includes a transmission device and a rotation part. The transmission device connects a pivot of the hinge and the rotation part so that the pivot can drive the rotation part to rotate through the transmission device. The connecting module is fixed on the rotation part and includes a connector exposed out the base through a window of the base. When an electronic apparatus is electrically connected to the connector, the support supports the electronic apparatus. Therefore, a user can adjust the support and the connector simultaneously, which reduces the time for connecting the electronic apparatus onto the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Chia-Lian Yen
  • Patent number: 8953308
    Abstract: Systems are disclosed that relate to modular furniture capable of providing conventional desk functions as well as integrated electronic components which house, store, and operate electronic devices, such as computers and associated devices. Furniture components of a traditional office are adapted to house a plurality of electronic components of a traditional computer system. Connectors, expansion slots, networking capabilities, and other storage units are provided within the furniture components enabling several electronic devices to be installed within the furniture components and communicate with each other, integrating a fully functional computer system into a classroom or office desk. The disclosed modular furniture systems provide multiple resources and functions in a small footprint and are useable in a variety of school, personal and work settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Nati Brook Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Darren Patrick Riley, Christopher Dykes
  • Patent number: 8941991
    Abstract: A keyboard includes a cover, a housing, and a main body. The main body is sandwiched between the cover and the housing. The keyboard further includes an adjustment mechanism for supporting the keyboard at an inclination. The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment portion, a supporting portion corresponding to a first through hole defined in the housing, a driving portion configured to drive the supporting portion to move along a central axis of the first through hole, and a securing portion configured to control the supporting portion to stop moving. When the adjustment portion is operated, the driving portion drives the supporting portion to move along the central axis of the first through hole to support the keyboard at different inclinations. When the adjustment portion is free, the securing portion engages with the supporting portion, and the keyboard holds the selected inclination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ji-Bing Guo
  • Patent number: 8934226
    Abstract: A mountable device is configured to house a computer processor. The mountable device has an input device support. The input device support is pivotable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Originatic LLC
    Inventor: Renato L. Smith
  • Patent number: 8925878
    Abstract: A support structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member and a connection assembly. The support member has a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The first end section is connected with the connection assembly via an angle adjustment seat, whereby the connection assembly can be rotated or tilted relative to the angle adjustment seat and located. The connection assembly is formed with a receiving space for receiving a tablet display apparatus. The second end section of the support member is pivotally connected with a base seat. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in an inclined position in adaptation to different situations and requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Yu Lin
  • Publication number: 20150002992
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard where a macro key is (or can be) made up of multiple, proximate micro keys by adjusting a vertical, at-rest position of the micro keys individually. More specifically, the micro keys forming the macro key are set in a high position, while micro keys surrounding the micro keys forming the macro key will generally be set in the low position. In this way, traditional data entry keyboard keys (that is, macro keys) can be built up in an arbitrary fashion, according to the desires and needs of the user, from a larger matrix of micro keys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Xavier R. Guerin
  • Publication number: 20140347797
    Abstract: An all-in-one computer includes a computer main body, a keyboard, and two connecting structures. The computer main body includes a front surface and a back surface opposite to the front surface. Each of the two connecting structures is pivotably connected to the computer main body and the keyboard. Each of the two connecting structures is rotatable relative to the computer main body along a first direction to rotate the keyboard to be an idle position, where the keyboard is located on the back of the back surface and abuts the back surface, along a second direction opposite to the first direction to rotate the keyboard to be a used position, wherein the keyboard is located on the front of the front surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: XIAO-YONG MA
  • Patent number: 8873225
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic apparatus 10 comprising a body 14 about which a collapsible flexible display 16 is wrapped. In accordance with the invention the body 14 comprises an area 16a on which the flexible display is conceived to overlay in its extended state. This area may be provided with illumination unit for enabling a front illumination of the display in use and/or with a touch-sensitive area 13 for enabling touch functionality in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Creator Technology B.V.
    Inventors: Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Rik Kruidhof
  • Patent number: 8830667
    Abstract: A keyboard portion is configured to move (with respect to a housing) between a deployed position and a non-deployed position. A cover pivotally couples to the housing and is configured to at least partially cover the keyboard portion when the keyboard portion is in the non-deployed position and to reveal the keyboard portion when the keyboard portion is in the deployed position. By one approach the cover is configured to move the keyboard portion between the deployed position and the non-deployed position as the cover pivots with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Martin Philip Riddiford
  • Patent number: 8794854
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable keyboard comprising a plurality of sections, a flat cable electrically connected between the sections, and a folding component connected between the sections. The folding component comprises fixing parts corresponding to the sections, and a connecting part connected between the fixing parts. The sections are correspondingly fixed on the fixing parts of the folding component. The connecting part is located between the sections. The sections pivot about the connecting part therebetween for folding or unfolding the foldable keyboard. The present invention adopts a folding component to connect the sections of the keyboard for folding the sections of the keyboard thereby being portable. The folding component is easy to manufacture with low cost, effectively reduces the thickness of the keyboard and extends the service life of the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen Doking Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tianliang Lan
  • Publication number: 20140185211
    Abstract: A connecting mechanism for connecting a first unit and a second unit together is illustrated. The connecting mechanism includes a first linkage bar, a second linkage bar for being coupled to the first unit, and a third linkage bar for being slidably connected to the second unit. The first linkage bar includes a first end with a latching protrusion and an opposite second end. The second linkage bar includes a third end, an opposite fourth end, and a number of teeth. The first end is slidably connected to the second linkage bar. The latching protrusion is configured to selectively interlock with any one of the teeth of the second linkage bar. The third linkage bar includes a fifth end pivotally connected to the second end of the first linkage bar and a sixth end pivotally connected to the fourth end of the second linkage bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHOU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140185212
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a keyboard, a supporting member, and a rotating member. The main body includes a display and a receiving portion. The keyboard is rotatably attached to the main body and is received in the receiving portion. The rotating member is rotatably attached to the main body to prevent the keyboard from moving out of the receiving portion. The supporting member supports the electronic device on a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: XIAO-YONG MA
  • Patent number: 8749959
    Abstract: Systems are disclosed that relate to modular furniture capable of providing conventional desk functions as well as integrated electronic components which house, store, and operate electronic devices, such as computers and associated devices. Furniture components of a traditional office are adapted to house a plurality of electronic components of a traditional computer system. Connectors, expansion slots, networking capabilities, and other storage units are provided within the furniture components enabling several electronic devices to be installed within the furniture components and communicate with each other, integrating a fully functional computer system into a classroom or office desk. The disclosed modular furniture systems provide multiple resources and functions in a small footprint and are useable in a variety of school, personal and work settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Nati Brook Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Darren Patrick Riley, Christopher Dykes
  • Publication number: 20140146456
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, an input device, a latching mechanism, at least one first driving device, and at least one support mechanism. The main body includes a housing defining a recess therein. The input device is rotatably received in the recess and rotatable between a first position where a top surface of the input device is substantially coplanar with a top surface of the housing, and a second position where the input device is inclined with respect to the top surface of the housing. The latching mechanism is configured to latch the input device in the first position. The first driving device is configured to rotate the input device to the second position when the input device is released by the latching mechanism. The support mechanism is configured to support the input device, thereby maintaining the input device in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventor: JIANG ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20140111923
    Abstract: A holding apparatus includes a base, a clamp portion protruding from the base, a fixed clamper, and a rotatable damper. The rotatable clamper includes a fixed arm and two resisting arms extending from the fixed arm toward the fixed damper. An adjustment portion includes an angle adjusting member and a locking member. The angle adjusting member includes a base body, a depressible member protruding from the base body, two side arms protruding from opposite ends of the base body, and two resisting portions protruding from the side arms. The two resisting portions resist on the two second resisting arms. The angle adjusting member includes a hook extending from a second bottom of the base body. The locking member includes a main body and at least one locking protrusion protruding from the main body. Each locking protrusion is engagable with the hook to prevent the rotatable clamper from rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YONG-HUI HU, QING-QING ZHENG, SHUANG-HONG XIAO, MEI ZHOU, KE-XIN TANG, KUN-CHIH HSIEH
  • Patent number: 8639869
    Abstract: A portable control unit may be quickly coupled and decoupled from docking stations on a plurality of process system components, such as cylindrical grinding machines. The portable control unit may be used to control the process system component and receive and output data produced by the process system component. The ability to quickly couple and decouple the portable control unit may allow a single portable control unit to be used to control numerous process system components, thereby saving cost and space. Various communications interfaces and attachment mechanisms may be used to communicatively and mechanically couple the portable control unit to a docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Schmitt Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Woltring, Andreas Wilhelm, Randy Willard Perry, Terry Gene Sherbeck
  • Patent number: 8614406
    Abstract: A system for heating a patio, the system comprising: a head unit comprising a heating unit configured for heating a patio; an offset assembly, wherein the offset assembly is coupled to the head unit; a mounting pole comprising a plurality of sections, the mounting pole being coupled to the offset assembly; and a base unit the base unit supporting the mounting pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Well Traveled Imports, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin L. Hall, Jr., Hampton H. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20130286573
    Abstract: A method includes displaying a keyboard on a display of an electronic device, detecting a tilt of the device, and when the detected tilt is associated with a keyboard transformation function, resizing one or keys of the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Neil Patrick ADAMS, Marek Andrzej KRZEMINSKI
  • Patent number: 8570724
    Abstract: An exemplary suspension apparatus for suspending built-in equipment is provided. The suspension apparatus includes a fixing plate having a main plate and a recessed portion formed at the main plate, and a rotator rotatably engaged with the fixing plate. The rotator includes an engagement head and a connection pole; the engagement head is received in the recessed portion of the fixing plate, an end of the connection pole is connected to the engagement head, and an opposite end of the connection pole is a suspended end for suspending the built-in equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Che-Yu Chou, Qun Huang, Tai-Shan Zhu, Tao Jiang, Yue-Ping Liu, Jun-Liang Zhang, Jian-Bin Zhou, Wei-Wei Yu, Zhi-Jun Shi, Hai-Qian Ge, Ya-Ping Gu, Wen-Chih Lan
  • Publication number: 20130279100
    Abstract: A stand attached to a physical keyboard that holds devices with slate form-factor such as tablets, smartphones, media players and e-book readers. The keyboard-stand combination can hold devices in multiple angles optimal for reading, web-browsing, typing and drawing. The footprint of the keyboard-stand combination is expandable. A minimal ‘storage-position’ provides sufficient stability to be used on a table-top. The non-skid base surface of the stand prevents sliding when actuating mobile electronic devices with fingers. An ‘extended-position’ gives extra footprint and stability to be used in inclined planes or low-friction surfaces also preventing toppling. Optionally the stand can also hold a sliding-stylus for use with such mobile electronic device. Such stylus can be place in a storage position optimized for transport, or in an easy-to-reach inkwell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Gustavo Fontana, Matthew Esecson
  • Patent number: 8553403
    Abstract: An exemplary foldable electronic device includes a processing portion, a keyboard, and a latching member. The processing portion includes a main housing. The keyboard is rotatably connected to the processing portion. The keyboard includes a metal housing. The latching member is arranged in the main housing. The latching member includes a magnet. When the keyboard abuts against the processing portion, the attraction force between the magnet and the metal housing is greater than the force of the gravity acting on the keyboard, the keyboard is attached to the processing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lang Chang, Shih-Wei Chao, Cheng-Min Hung, Wei-Yu Wang
  • Patent number: 8547703
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a card-type peripheral apparatus including: a case body configured to accommodate an electronic package including a circuit board between a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other; a first electronic package including a memory mounted on the circuit board; a second electronic package including an electronic part for controlling the memory mounted on the circuit board; a first thermal conductive material arranged inside the case body, the first thermal conductive material in contact with a surface of at least one of the first electronic package and the second electronic package; and a second thermal conductive material formed with the first surface and the second surface of the case body, wherein the first thermal conductive material and the second thermal conductive material are in contact with each other inside the case body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Aoki, Hitoshi Kimura
  • Patent number: 8547700
    Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, at least one elastic member and a pivot body. The sliding member is slidably engaged with the first section, and is rotatably connected to the second section. One end of the at least one elastic member is fixed to the first section, the other end is fixed to the sliding member. Two ends of the pivot body are respectively connected to the first section and the second section. When the sliding member slides relative to the first section, the pivot body brings the second section to move and rotate relative to the first section in a tilted orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
  • Publication number: 20130242488
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism and a foldable ergonomic keyboard having the same are disclosed. The hinge mechanism includes a pair of operating modules and a linking unit. Each operating module has an accommodating housing, a locking assembly received in the accommodating housing, a latch member connected to one end of the accommodating housing for controlling a displacement of the locking assembly, and a spherical member received in the accommodating housing. The other end of the accommodating housing is formed with a positioning slot. The linking unit has two ends respectively passed through the positioning slots and connected to the spherical members. The hinge mechanism connects two input sections via the accommodating housings, and the latch member can selectively arranged to press tightly the spherical member in the accommodating housing or release the spherical member. Thus, the two input sections can be adjusted in different postures or folded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, SILITEK ELECTRONIC (GUANGZHOU) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: FU-KUANG CHEN
  • Patent number: 8531837
    Abstract: A pad mechanism includes a step fixing structure having a plurality of step platforms. A height difference is formed between the two step platforms. A first engaging portion is formed on each step platform. The pad mechanism further includes a pad component having a pad body, a sleeve and a constraining portion. A second engaging portion is formed on the pad body for selectively engaging with the corresponding first engaging portion so as to adjust a height of the pad body protruding from the step fixing structure. The pad mechanism further includes a resilient component sheathing with the sleeve for driving the sleeve, and a constraining component installed on a side of the resilient component and connected to the constraining portion so as to prevent the resilient component from separating from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jia-Hung Lee, Chien-Heng Kuo, Yen-Chang Lai
  • Publication number: 20130222990
    Abstract: A folding portable keyboard includes a first keyboard section, a second keyboard section, and a folding structure. The first keyboard section and the second keyboard section are coplanar with each other when the portable keyboard is unfolded, or overlap each other when the portable keyboard is folded. The folding structure includes a rotary assembly having a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a pivot. The first sleeve is defined on a first sidewall of the first keyboard section. The second sleeve is defined on a second sidewall of the second keyboard section. The pivot is sleeved by the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The first sleeve and the second sleeve are capable of rotating relative to each other about the pivot until the first keyboard section overlaps the second keyboard section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8514553
    Abstract: An electronic device employs a display window, which includes a substrate, a paint layer, and a background color layer. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The second surface has a central portion and a peripheral portion. The paint layer is formed on the peripheral portion and partially covers the peripheral portion. The portions of the peripheral portion not covered by the paint layer are roughened. The background color layer is formed on the peripheral portion and at least covers the roughened portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Qiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20130182384
    Abstract: A keyboard includes a cover, a housing, and a main body. The main body is sandwiched between the cover and the housing. The keyboard further includes an adjustment mechanism for supporting the keyboard at an inclination. The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment portion, a supporting portion corresponding to a first through hole defined in the housing, a driving portion configured to drive the supporting portion to move along a central axis of the first through hole, and a securing portion configured to control the supporting portion to stop moving. When the adjustment portion is operated, the driving portion drives the supporting portion to move along the central axis of the first through hole to support the keyboard at different inclinations. When the adjustment portion is free, the securing portion engages with the supporting portion, and the keyboard holds the selected inclination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fu Tai Hua Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8437123
    Abstract: A server cabinet includes a cabinet, a first slide rail, and a second slide rail. The cabinet includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a rear wall, two sidewalls, and two doors. The first slide rail is mounted on an inner surface of one of the sidewalls. The first slide rail has a first end and an opposite second end. The first slide rail defines a first slide groove. The first end is adjacent to the doors, and the second end is close to the rear wall. The second slide rail has a first and a second connection ends. The second slide rail defines a second slide groove. The first connection end is rotatably coupled to the first end so that the second slide rail is capable of rotating relative to the first slide rail to a position where the second slide rail aligns with the first slide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Patent number: 8420246
    Abstract: An electronic device with sliding battery cover includes a housing, a battery holder formed in the housing, a fixing element rotatably connected to the battery holder, and a battery cover slidably connected to the fixing element to cover or uncover the battery holder. The battery holder is for placing at least one battery. The fixing element includes at least one conductive elastic element. When the battery cover covers the battery holder, each conductive elastic element contacts an electrode of one of the at least one battery placed in the battery holder, and the battery cover is locked to the battery holder; when the battery cover is to uncover the battery holder, a force applied to the battery cover makes the battery cover slide along the fixing element to unlock the battery cover from the battery holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin-Shi Lai
  • Publication number: 20130058026
    Abstract: An expansion device is disclosed which includes an input/output body, a connection part, a turning structure, and at least one slot. The input/output body at least includes a first and a second input/output module, where the first and the second input/output modules are respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the input/output body. The connection part is disposed on one side of the input/output body. The turning structure is disposed to connect the input/output body and the connection part, wherein the connection part and the input/output body are turnable on the turning structure. The at least one slot is disposed on the connection part and configured to hold at least one mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: INVENTEC APPLIANCES (Pudong) CORPORATION, INVENTEC APPLIANCES (SHANGHAI) CO.,LTD., INVENTEC APPLIANCES CORP.
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Chang, Ju-Nan Chang, Shih-Chin Tseng, Chen-Chen Liu, Qi Liu
  • Patent number: 8339294
    Abstract: A keyboard or keypad which can highlight symbols on the keys by illuminating them. The keys are backlit by two light sources, one visible and one ultraviolet, each of which illuminates multiple keys. One symbol on each key is designed to transmit the visible light, becoming highlighted when the visible light source is activated. A second symbol on each key is designed to fluoresce when illuminated by ultraviolet light, becoming highlighted when the ultraviolet light source is activated. If desired, both light sources can be activated, highlighting both symbols simultaneously. If desired, complementary light color and filter material may be used to reduce or eliminate transmission of light through the second symbol. A single pair of light sources may be used for the entire keyboard or the keyboard may be divided into segments with separate light sources for each segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Jason L. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20120307437
    Abstract: An exemplary foldable electronic device includes a processing portion, a keyboard, and a latching member. The processing portion includes a main housing. The keyboard is rotatably connected to the processing portion. The keyboard includes a metal housing. The latching member is arranged in the main housing. The latching member includes a magnet. When the keyboard abuts against the processing portion, the attraction force between the magnet and the metal housing is greater than the force of the gravity acting on the keyboard, the keyboard is attached to the processing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-LANG CHANG, SHIH-WEI CHAO, CHENG-MIN HUNG, WEI-YU WANG
  • Patent number: 8310822
    Abstract: A computer includes a display assembly, a base, a stand, and a keyboard. The base includes a supporting board and an engaging board. The stand is located on the base supporting the display assembly. The keyboard includes a main body and an extension board extending from the main body. The main body has a key area. The extension board is fixed to the engaging board to help stabilize the display assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Feng Ou, Yong-Zhao Huang
  • Publication number: 20120257344
    Abstract: A portable keyboard includes a base, a casing pivotally connected to the base, and a foldable keyboard. The foldable keyboard is disposed on the base and includes a first keyboard module, a second keyboard module and a pivot. The first keyboard module is pivotally connected to the second keyboard module by the pivot, such that the first keyboard module and the second keyboard module can be folded or expanded with respect to each other over the base. When the first and second keyboard modules are folded with respect to each other over the base, the foldable keyboard can be accommodated in the casing. When the casing rotates with respect to the base such that an angle is formed therebetween, the first and second keyboard modules can be expanded with respect to each other over the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Chia-Hung Liu, Ting-Kuei Cheng, Chang-En Sun