Handle/foot Support Patents (Class 361/679.59)
  • Patent number: 11406357
    Abstract: A cradle apparatus configured to detachably support an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the cradle apparatus including: a base portion configured to support a bottom portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus; a back supporting portion extending from the base portion along an attaching/detaching direction of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the back supporting portion being configured to support a back portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus on a side opposite to a front portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the front portion being provided with a display device; and a guide disposed in the back supporting portion and configured to be fitted with a rail provided in the back portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus so as to allow the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to slide along the attaching/detaching direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Takahiko Shiraishi, Tatsushi Chihara, Shinya Noguchi
  • Patent number: 11350535
    Abstract: A floating rubber foot structure is provided herein. The floating rubber foot structure includes a floating rubber foot extending through an opening in a device case. The floating rubber foot is mounted to an inner surface of the device case at a mounting point proximate to the opening, and the floating rubber foot is disposed with a gap between the floating rubber foot and a wall of the opening in the device case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Chyun-Nan Liu
  • Patent number: 11304512
    Abstract: A transfer sleeve is disclosed, wherein the transfer sleeve is detachably set on a supporting unit for mounting a supporting arm. The transfer sleeve comprises a first tube body and a second tube body. The supporting unit is accommodated in the first tube body and the second tube body when the transfer sleeve is set on the supporting unit; the first tube body penetrates through the supporting arm when the supporting arm is set on the transfer sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.
    Inventors: Kang-Chen Lan, Chun-Hao Huang
  • Patent number: 11169576
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a support device includes an angled segment and a support segment. The angled segment is configured to be affixed to a bottom surface of a second device and rotatable relative to the bottom surface at an anchor axis. The support segment is connected to the angled segment along a support axis and rotatable relative to the angled segment around the support axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kent Allen Campbell, Timothy Michael Sullivan, Paul Ryan Sandoval
  • Patent number: 11144098
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a housing, at least one hinge structure disposed to the housing, and a stand member that is opened or closed at an angle from the housing through the at least one hinge structure. The housing includes an engaging stopper formed at an outer surface of the housing. The stand member includes a first stopper formed at a corresponding position of the engaging stopper. The angle is determined when the first stopper meets the engaging stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Chaehoon Lim, Youngjoon Ahn, Dusun Choi, Yongsang Yun
  • Patent number: 10928862
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a device main body, a handle and a positioning mechanism. The handle is adapted to be connected to the device main body in a first state, and is adapted to be connected to the device main body in a second state. The positioning mechanism includes a positioning member and an unlocking assembly. The positioning member is movably disposed on the handle. The positioning member is adapted to position the handle to the first state and adapted to position the handle to the second state. The unlocking assembly is movably disposed on the handle and is adapted to remove positioning of the positioning member acted on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wei-Chang Chen, Jung-Wei Tsao, Yun Cheng
  • Patent number: 10822847
    Abstract: A locking device for a cover of a chassis comprises a first moving lock and a first handle. The first moving lock comprises a hook. The first moving lock slides on the cover. When the first moving lock is moved, the hook is driven to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, so that the cover is secured to or removed from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Da-Long Sun, Jun-Zhi Xu
  • Patent number: 10820435
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
  • Patent number: 10800024
    Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a handheld device is provided. The apparatus includes a base for affixing the apparatus to a first surface of the handheld device; at least one extension extending from the base at a first end of the extension; and a grip extending from the at least one extension at a second end of the extension, wherein the grip is oriented substantially parallel to the first surface of the handheld device, wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of at least one finger inserted between the grip and the handheld device, wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of each of two fingers inserted between the grip and the handheld device at opposite sides of the at least one extension, and wherein the grip is movable into at least one angled position where one end of the grip is pointed towards the base while an opposite end of the grip is pointed away from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Shayne Karmatz
  • Patent number: 10503214
    Abstract: The application discloses a support device, mounted in a portable electronic device, including an upper-cover shell, a base shell, and a pivot. The support device includes a cam structure, a first rod member, a second rod member, and a support member. The cam structure is connected to the pivot. The first pivot portion and the second pivot are pivotally connected to the base shell. The first rod member is in contact with the cam structure, and includes a first slide portion. The second rod member includes a second slide portion, movably connected to the first slide portion. The support member penetrates through an opening of the base shell, where a top surface of the support member and the second rod member are in contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Shi Jiang, Yen-Chi Kuo, Tzu-Ming Yang, Yu-Hao Chiu, Yu-Shu Zheng, Jeng-Hong Chiu, Chih-Ming Chen, Chih-Liang Chiang
  • Patent number: 10004476
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic system includes a probe transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic signal to and from a region of interest, and a main unit having circuitry in communication with the probe to form an image based on the ultrasonic signal and a display displaying the formed image. The main unit has a weight which can be supported by one arm and is provided with a handle to be grasped by one hand. The main unit has a case in the form of a tablet computer, with a front side formed by a display and a rear side, and further has a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: ESAOTE S.P.A.
    Inventors: John Willems, Joop Geijsen
  • Patent number: 9930795
    Abstract: An electronic device having a removable handle is provided and includes a handle, two connecting elements, and a body. The handle is coupled to the body through the connecting elements to allow a user to change the handle through the connecting elements as needed, thereby rendering the use of the handle highly flexible. Bumps of the connecting elements are disposed at concave portions on the body, respectively. The fastening components fasten the connecting elements to the body. Therefore, the connecting elements are firmly coupled to the body to enhance overall structural stability after assembly and usage safety of using the handle to carry the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Wei Chang, Hsi-Yang Yeh
  • Patent number: 9822822
    Abstract: A drive apparatus, including: a first rotary member; a second rotary member, which is provided with an axle hole, and which receives drive power from the first rotary member or transmits drive power to the first rotary member; an axle member, which is inserted into the axle hole and engages with the first rotary member so as to transmit drive power between the first rotary member and the second rotary member; and a coupling member for coupling the first rotary member and the second rotary member; wherein the coupling member is provided with a sliding portion which is disposed between the first rotary member and the second rotary member in the radial direction and which slides over either one of the first rotary member and the second rotary member when the first rotary member and the second rotary member rotate integrally with each other via the axle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Norihiro Matsumoto, Takeo Kawanami
  • Patent number: 9788621
    Abstract: A case having a standing leg includes a soft protective cover, a hard protective frame, a standing leg, and a spring which biases the standing leg to an open position. An opening formed on the hard protective frame so that the standing leg fits in the opening. The standing leg and the soft protective cover are constructed to be magnetically attractable to each other. In a closed position of the standing leg, a magnetic force between the standing leg and the soft protective cover is stronger than a tensile force of the spring to maintain the standing leg's closed position, and in the open position of the standing leg, the tensile force is stronger than the magnetic force to maintain the standing leg's open position. In the alternative embodiment, the case includes a kickstand which is secured between the soft protective cover and the hard protective frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SPIGEN KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Dae-Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9502762
    Abstract: An antenna structure includes a base, at least one first extending member and at least one second extending member. The base is detachably and pivotally connected to the first extending member, and includes a first transmitting unit. The first extending member is detachably and pivotally connected to the second extending member, and includes a second transmitting unit. The second extending member includes a third transmitting unit. The first transmitting unit is electrically connected to the second transmitting unit, and the second transmitting unit is electrically connected to the third transmitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Tigress Global LLC
    Inventors: Ming-Shen Jian, Jie-Yu Wu, Jia-Cheng Lin, Jie-Ren Lin, Meng-Wei Chiu, Yu-Seng Cheng
  • Patent number: 9329628
    Abstract: A body to support a handheld electronic device and at least one arm coupled to the body. The at least one arm include at least one radius value that is based on a thenar measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: AMBULANT, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Cole McGowan, Harry W. McGowan
  • Patent number: 9069529
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism includes a lifting member, a first magnetic member, a rotating arm, a second magnetic member and a resilient member. The lifting member is pivoted to a first casing. The first magnetic member is fixed on the lifting member. The rotating arm is pivoted to a second casing. The second magnetic member is fixed on the rotating arm for attracting the first magnetic member as being rotated with the rotating arm to where the second magnetic member is aligned with the first magnetic member, so as to retract the lifting member inside the first casing. The resilient member resiliently abuts against the second casing and the lifting member for pushing the lifting member as being rotated with the rotating arm to where the second magnetic member is not aligned with the first magnetic member, so as to expand the lifting member out of the first casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jia-Hung Lee, San-Pao Kao, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang
  • Patent number: 9055670
    Abstract: A battery module comprises a case, an extension/retraction positioning module, a press element, a battery body and a cap. The extension/retraction positioning module is disposed in the case to enable an extension/retraction operation along a first axis; the press element is connected with the extension/retraction positioning module to drive the extension/retraction positioning module to enable the extension/retraction operation when the press element is pushed; the battery body is disposed in the case to move relative to the case to an initial position or a power supply position by the extension/retraction operation, the battery body comprises a power connecting portion; the cap combines with the case and the portable electronic device in a rotational manner. The battery body moves to the initial position or the power supply position by the extension/retraction operation to determine whether the power connecting portion is electrically connected with the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng Su, Tsung-Hsien Chen, Po-Yuan Hsu, Hsing-Wang Chang, Wei-Cheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20150146373
    Abstract: A foot pad structure adapted for a device housing includes a supporting pad and an engaging shell for containing the supporting pad. At least one engaging component is disposed on an outer surface of the engaging shell and is adapted for engaging with the device housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joe MT Deng, LIN JIAN-HUA, CHIEN CHUNG LIN, LIU TE-YU
  • Patent number: 9036347
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a display device including a base, a screen and a fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism is connected to the base and the screen for fixing the screen on the base. The fixing mechanism includes a supporting structure rotatably installed on the base. Two ends of the supporting structure selectively engage with a plurality of constraining portions on the screen so as to fix the screen at different view angles relative to the base. The fixing mechanism further includes a resilient component sheathing with the supporting structure. An end of the resilient component is fixed on the base, and the other end of the resilient component is fixed on the supporting structure. The resilient component provides torque to the supporting structure as the screen rotates relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Winstron Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Ling Kuo, Chun Chang, Kai-Hsiang Chang
  • Patent number: 9036346
    Abstract: A cover assembly applied to an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first component and a second component, and an opening is formed between the first component and the second component. The cover assembly includes a cover element, at least one first moving element, at least one second moving element and an elastic element. The cover element is disposed in the opening, attached to the second component, and abutted against the first component. The first moving element is connected to the cover element and includes at least one first moving part. The second moving element is connected to the second component and includes at least one second moving part. The elastic element is connected between the first moving element and the second moving element, and provides an elastic force to make the cover element continuously abutted against the first component and cover the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Se Liu, Hsin-Hung Hsiao
  • Patent number: 9030811
    Abstract: An electronic device chassis includes a base plate for disposing an electronic device circuit thereon, and a cover for the electronic device circuit housing. The base plate includes a bottom portion and a wall portion. The wall portion includes a screw fastening portion including a contact surface that contacts the cover. The cover includes a screw hole for attaching the base plate. The contact surface of the screw fastening portion is higher than an upper surface other than the contact surface of the wall portion. The upper surface portion covers the side of the housing space facing the base plate. The external side surface cover is provided at a peripheral edge of the upper surface cover portion, and extends toward the base plate so as to be longer than a difference between the contact surface of the screw fastening portion and the upper surface of the wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventor: Akira Ikezawa
  • Patent number: 9030820
    Abstract: A notebook computer includes a display connected to a base by a pivot. The base defines a receiving space by a cover and a housing. The notebook computer further includes a telescopic mechanism arranged near the pivot in the receiving space. The telescopic mechanism protrudes from the housing via a first through hole defined in a bottom of the housing to maintain the base at certain inclination on a supporting surface; the notebook computer is in a first working state. The notebook computer switches to a second working state from the first working state when the telescopic mechanism retracts into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ji-Bing Guo
  • Patent number: 9010822
    Abstract: A combination support stand and carrying handle apparatus for use with an associated tablet device having a generally rectangular conformation with opposite front and back substantially planar surfaces. The apparatus includes a mounting member, a handle member, and a support stand for holding the associated tablet device on surfaces at selected angles for convenience of use of the tablet device. The carrying handle is grippable by the hand of an associated user. The support stand apparatus and carrying handle apparatus may be provided individually without the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Kara Megan Rasmussen, Steven Frank Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 9001511
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a portable docking station having a frame, a handle and a counterweight, that receives a portable electronic device. The portable docking station may include one or more physical features that enable the portable docking station to be held in the hand or hands of a user, and for the portable electronic device to be used while docked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: 2236008 Ontario Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Marc Gobeil
  • Patent number: 9001506
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Kevin Massaro
  • Publication number: 20150062810
    Abstract: A cushion structure suitable for an electronic device is provided. The cushion structure includes cushions and at least one channel. Each cushion has a first surface and a second surface that are flexible and opposite to each other. Each cushion is combined to a body of the electronic device through its second surface, and the electronic device is placed on and in contact with a platform through the first surfaces of the cushions. The channel is in the body and communicated with the second surfaces. The channel is filled with a fluid that is in contact with the second surfaces of the cushions. When the first surface of at least one of the cushions sustains a force and deforms toward the second surface, the fluid in the channel is compressed to drive the second surfaces of the other cushions to deform toward the first surfaces to support the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chung-Jen Ho, Huan-Chang Nien
  • Patent number: 8964381
    Abstract: An electronic device locking/unlocking mechanism assembled with an electronic device. The locking/unlocking mechanism includes a connection arm movable between a first position and a second position. The connection arm has a first end and a second end. An elastic unit is disposed at the first end of the connection arm to normally apply an elastic force to the connection arm for keeping the connection arm positioned in the first position. A locking section is disposed at the second end of the connection arm. The locking section is held in a dent formed on the electronic device. When the connection arm is moved to the second position, the locking section is released from the held state, whereby a pivot pin is unstressed to automatically bound open the electronic device. This eliminates the problem existing in the conventional mechanism that the electronic device is uneasy to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: Chien Cheng Mai, Hsiu Fan Ho
  • Patent number: 8964376
    Abstract: A handle attachment including a mounting mechanism configured to couple the handle attachment to a computing machine and a clutch mechanism configured to reposition the handle attachment and lock the handle attachment in at least one position from the computing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Eric Chen, Memphis-Zhihong Yin, Dustin L. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8964382
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael Delpier, Dustin L. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8958204
    Abstract: In some embodiments, computing device includes an outer housing having a bottom surface, and a leakage current dissipation device mounted to the bottom surface, the leakage current dissipation device being configured to dissipate leakage current generated by the computing device into a surface on which the computing device is supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Earl W. Moore, Mark S. Tracy
  • Patent number: 8944538
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a chassis, a cover secured to the chassis, a handle rotatably mounted to the chassis, a latching member rotatably mounted to the chassis and securing the handle to the chassis, and a resilient member mounted between the latching member and the cover. The latching member comprises a pressing portion extending out of the cover. The pressing portion is operable to be pressed to rotate the latching member to disengage from the chassis and elastically press the resilient member, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the chassis without pulling out the handle forcefully by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
  • Patent number: 8947877
    Abstract: An expanding device for a portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The expanding device includes a main body for placing the portable electronic apparatus and a sliding assembly disposed in the main body. The sliding assembly includes a slide track element disposed in the main body, a sliding element, and a cover. The sliding element is slidably coupled to the slide track element and slides between a receiving position and an extending position relative to the main body. The cover is pivotally connected to the sliding element and includes a fixing portion. When the sliding element is moved towards outside of the main body to the extending position, the cover can be rotated relative to the sliding element, and the portable electronic apparatus can be fixed on the main body via the fixing portion of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wang, Hsin-Hao Chen, Tsung-Ying Tsai, Tzu-Wei Wang
  • Patent number: 8941989
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a hand held tablet computer or other handheld electronic device, the assembly including a tablet mounted assembly adhered to the back side of the tablet computer opposite the tablet's screen and a handle removably mounted to the tablet mounted assembly. The handle is rotatable permitting a user to hold the tablet computer within one hand and rotate the tablet computer to access the screen from any desired angle. The handle may include at least one tab and the tablet mounted portion includes at least one opening sized to receive the tab. The mounting plate may include a release tab to releasably engage a recess in the base plate of the handle to secure the tab of the handle within the opening of the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: James W. Pollex
  • Patent number: 8941990
    Abstract: A moveable device foot for an electronic device is described. The device foot can include a rigid weight bearing member and a flexible sealing member that is integrally formed with the weight bearing member. The device foot can be formed using a double-shot injection molding process. The weight bearing member of the foot can be mounted to an interior portion of the electronic device such that it extends through an external casing of the electronic device. The flexible sealing member can be mounted to the external casing to seal the interior of the electronic device. During operation of the electronic device, the device foot can be configured to move relative to the external casing, such as in response to an external force applied to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Erik A. Uttermann, Rico Zorkendorfer, Andrew Lauder
  • 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: 8934234
    Abstract: A portable electronic device stand includes a U-shaped main body having a receiving recess formed on a bottom thereof and defining a front receiving space; and a mating part including a seat portion and a back support, which together giving the mating part a substantially L-shaped configuration. The seat portion is pivotally turnably connected to and located in the front receiving space, and the back support is removably received in the receiving recess on the bottom of the main body. With the mating part pivotally turnably connected to between the U-shaped main body, the portable electronic device stand can be converted from an extended state for use into a folded state having a minimal volume for convenient storage and easy portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Good Way Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ying-Hao Lin
  • Patent number: 8929067
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a main body and a connector module is provided. The main body has a central region and a fringe region. A thickness of the central region is greater than a thickness of the fringe region, and the central region has a containing cavity. The connector module is slidably disposed in the containing cavity of the main body, and moves between an operation position and an accommodation position in relative to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Liang Wu, Ying-Chi Chou, Hung-Sung Pan, Chih-Wei Lu, Long-Cheng Chang, Po-Chin Yu, Wei-Chih Hsu
  • Patent number: 8922995
    Abstract: A display device includes a body, a support, and a first elastic unit. The support is rotatably disposed on a back side of the body and has a first slip stopper. The first elastic unit is pivotally connected to the body and the support. The display device is supported on the a working surface by a bottom of the body and the first slip stopper. The first elastic unit generates an elastic force to pull the support toward the body when the first slip stopper moves away from the working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Yung-Chun Su
  • Patent number: 8922996
    Abstract: A kickstand includes a holder, a bar, a shaft assembly, a cam assembly, and at least one spring washer. The bar is pivotally connected to the holder by the shaft assembly. The cam assembly is engaged with the holder and the bar and pivotally connected to the shaft assembly, so as to allow the bar to rotate relative to the holder to a closing position or an opening position selectively. The spring washer is engaged with the shaft assembly and abuts against the cam assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Han-Wen Yeh, Jeng-Wen Lin, Jih-Chen Yeh
  • Patent number: 8902575
    Abstract: An exemplary support assembly is provided for supporting an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support assembly includes a shell receiving the electronic device, and a back-support. The shell defines an elongated sliding rail. The back-support includes a prop stand, and a prop seat slidable in the sliding rail. One side of the prop stand is rotatably engaged in the prop seat and serves as a spindle. The other sides of the prop stand are thus movable between a folded position substantially coplanar with the prop seat and a supporting position angled relative to the prop seat. When the other sides of the prop stand are in the supporting position, a tilt angle of the electronic device on the supporting surface is adjustable by sliding the prop seat in the sliding rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cong-Bing Zhou, Chia-Te Yu, Lin-Lin Pan, Quan-Chang Cheng
  • Patent number: 8902601
    Abstract: A removable tool includes a toe, a clevis, and a handle. The toe is configured to be insertable into and removable from an enclosure notch of a card guided computer enclosure. The clevis is configured to be insertable into and removable from a card hook of a circuit card assembly. The handle is for receiving force for inserting or extracting an array of circuit card assembly contacts into or out of an array of motherboard contacts, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Trotman, Michael Maynard
  • Patent number: 8902587
    Abstract: A support apparatus supports an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support apparatus includes a first support leg and a second support leg. One end of the first support leg is rotatably connected to the electronic device, and the first support leg defines a receiving space therein. One end of the second support leg is rotatably connected to an opposite end of the first support leg. When in a closed state, the support apparatus is completely stowed in the electronic device. When the support apparatus is in a first inclined state, the second support leg is received in the receiving space but the support apparatus is oriented in a position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device. When in a second inclined state, the support apparatus is oriented in the position obliquely unfolded from the electronic device, but the second support leg is unfolded from the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 8885338
    Abstract: A holder for a computer tablet to allow the user greater freedom and movement and is compatible with different tablets having various dimensions. A method provides steps for engaging and disengaging a tablet computer with the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy E. Simpson, James Meyer
  • Patent number: 8885339
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, an information handling system comprises an information handling resource and a chassis. The chassis includes a slot configured to receive the information handling resource. The chassis also includes a first rack ear and a second rack ear, each configured to facilitate removal of the information handling system from a server rack system. The first rack ear and second rack ear are further configured to interface with a first cover configured for placement on a first side of the chassis and a second cover configured for placement on a second side of the chassis, respectively. The first cover acts as the top of the information handling system and the second cover acts as the bottom of the information handling system when the information handling system is in the tower configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard A. Crisp, Austin J. Orand, Paul D. Kramer
  • Patent number: 8879251
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing body having a bottom wall and a pair of grooves formed in the bottom wall, a cover body, a pair of hinges interconnecting the housing and cover bodies, a pair of foot modules respectively corresponding to positions of the grooves, and a pair of cam mechanisms each connected to one hinge and an adjacent foot module. Each foot module includes a foot pad movable between retracted and protruding position. When the cover body is pivoted from a closed position to an open position, each hinge actuates a respective cam mechanism which in turn actuates the foot pad to move the latter from the retracted to the protruding position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-Min Hsiu
  • Patent number: 8879250
    Abstract: A tablet support system includes a chassis housing a plurality of components that provide a critical mechanical stack of the system. The plurality of components include a display that faces a first direction. The chassis includes a second surface facing a second direction that is opposite the first direction. A support member channel extends into the second surface. A subset of the plurality of components are positioned in the chassis such that they are not located between the support member channel and the display screen. A support member is moveably coupled to the chassis and operable to move into a stored position in which the support member is positioned in the support member channel. The subset of the plurality of components are positioned to allow the support member to be flush with the second surface when in the stored position without adding to a maximum thickness of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Franz, Jason A. Shepherd, Philip Seibert
  • Patent number: 8848365
    Abstract: An electronic device in which a holding member for holding an external instrument is arranged rotatably on a housing section, and a restricting part for restricting, at a predetermined angle, rotation angle of the holding member is formed on an inner wall of the housing section. The holding member makes contact with a front side surface engaged with a connector of the external instrument. The restricting part restricts rotation of the holding member whose back surface facing the front side surface is exposed from the housing section. When holding member includes a guiding part that guides the external instrument in a direction that detaches it from the housing section when the holding member is further rotated beyond the restriction by the restricting part, the external instrument can be detached from the housing section when the rotation is equal to or larger than a restriction angle defined by the restricting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Shun Shimazaki, Hitoshi Nakatani, Takeshi Mori, Yuichiro Tachibana
  • Patent number: 8848366
    Abstract: A holding device includes a plurality of holding sections each including a recess or an opening through which a hand of a user can be inserted; and a connection section connecting the plurality of holding sections to each other. When the holding device is fixed to two surfaces of an electronic device which are adjacent to each other, a handle that can be held by the user with a hand and a grip belt that can be supported by the user with the hand can be connected to each other via the connection section. Thus, the number of parts can be reduced and management of parts is easy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Kawada, Toshiya Senoh, Jun Sato
  • Patent number: 8837125
    Abstract: A support arm has an attachment hole formed thereon. The support arm has a first side wall and a second side wall both constituting edge of the attachment hole. An engaged convex portion is formed on the second side wall. The first side wall restricts a hook of the front panel from moving in a direction away from the second side wall toward the first wall. The first side wall is elastically deformable such that it swells in the direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuyoshi Ishiwata, Nobuyuki Takahashi