With Housing Patents (Class 361/730)
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Patent number: 12080970Abstract: A card connector that is removably fixable to a main body of a carrier system. For example, an outer flange of the card connector may be removably fixed (e.g., with fasteners, such as bolts) to the main body of the carrier system. A protrusion of the card connector may include a connector configured to electrically couple to the plugin card. The protrusion may extend into an interior of the main body when the card connector is removably fixed to the main body, such that the plugin card is disposed entirely within the main body. The card connector provides for a user to easily remove the card connector from the main body (e.g. by unfastening bolts and sliding the card connector out of the main body) and removably fix a new card connector to the main body. The new card connector may include different internal electronics or external porting than the original card connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: CACI, Inc.—FederalInventor: Michael Ray Ross
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Patent number: 12058821Abstract: Set of at least one corner element and at least one tile element, connectable to each other so as to construct a modular construction, wherein at least one tile element is provided with an LED screen which extends over substantially a whole tile surface, wherein the tile surface forms a visible side of the tile element in the modular construction, and wherein at least one corner element is provided with an LED screen which extends over a corner surface which, in connected state, is adjacent to said tile surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Aluvision N.V.Inventor: Dirk Deleu
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Patent number: 12016137Abstract: An electronic component includes a circuit carrier unit and a housing at least partly encompassing the circuit carrier unit. The circuit carrier unit has an electronic element assembled on the circuit carrier unit. The circuit carrier unit has a first section and a second section arranged at a distance from the first section and opposing the first section. The housing has a first receiving portion receiving the first section and a second receiving portion receiving the second section. The first receiving portion and the second receiving portion are separated from each other by a cooling clearance.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignees: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: David Bruce Sarraf, Bernd Kosch, Andreas Hangauer
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Patent number: 11997818Abstract: An interconnection system for a rack of a system of an aircraft is provided. The rack includes at least one shelf with at least one frame adapted to receive an electronic device, the interconnection system comprising a rear panel, consisting of a printed circuit, the rear panel comprising as many coupling fittings as connectors of the shelf, each coupling fitting being connected to a connector, at least one interface for connecting a lateral panel consisting of an electronic circuit board, the lateral panel comprising: an interface for connecting the rear panel and connectors allowing a connection to the system of the aircraft, the printed circuit of the rear panel allowing a set of predefined electrical links between the connectors and the interface, the electronic circuit board of the lateral panel allowing a set of electrical links to be set up between the interface and the connectors to the system of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: LATELECInventors: Damien Aguera, Yannick Marin, Vincent Banasiak, Bastien Puertolas
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Patent number: 11917770Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display module including a substrate on which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted, a holder covering a rear side of the substrate, a reinforcement member provided on a rear side of the holder, and a fixing member protruding rearward from the holder; a cabinet provided to support the display module and including a plurality of first magnets and a through hole through which the fixing member passes; and a circuit case including a plurality of second magnets and coupled to the cabinet. The display module is coupled to the cabinet by a first magnetic attraction between the plurality of first magnets and the reinforcement member and a second magnetic attraction between the plurality of second magnets and the reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoonah Kim, Kiwoong Kim, Dowan Kim, Chiun Park, Kwangsung Hwang
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Patent number: 11869876Abstract: The present application discloses a thinning system in package featuring an encapsulation structure in which no printed circuit board exists and comprising: a plurality of dies mounted on a top face of a copper holder and electrically connected to the plurality of data pins on the copper holder; a passive element mounted on the top face and electrically connected to the dies wherein the dies are electrically connected to the ground pin of the copper holder and both the dies and the passive element are fixed on the top face of the copper holder through a layer of insulation adhesives; a molding compound encasing the dies and the passive element on the top face of the copper holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: WALTON ADVANCED ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Chun Jung Lin, Ruei Ting Gu
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Patent number: 11856736Abstract: A computing device system may include a plurality of computing devices and a plurality of racks connected together to form a sled. The plurality of racks may each be connected with a respective set of computing devices of the plurality of computing devices. Each rack of the plurality of racks may include a thermal barrier configured to limit fluid and/or heat transfer. A method of operating computing devices in a facility may include connecting a respective set of computing devices to each of a plurality of racks, connecting the plurality of racks to form a sled, and/or connecting the sled to an opening of a thermal wall separating a first chamber from a second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Core Scientific Operating CompanyInventor: Kamil Lazarowich
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Patent number: 11831209Abstract: Provided are a motor control device including: a motor case including a motor; a housing, which is provided to have a power supply connector mounted thereon and cover an upper portion of the motor case; and a control unit, which is arranged on a side opposite to an output side on an output shaft of the motor in a space formed by the motor case and the housing, and an electric power steering control device. The control unit includes a filter portion, which is arranged in an upper portion of the control unit and is connected to the power supply connector, a control board, which is arranged below the filter portion and has mounted thereon circuit components configured to supply an electric current to the motor, and a shield plate, which is arranged between the filter portion and the control board and is grounded to the motor case.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Takanori Ichikawa, Kazuhisa Takashima, Kentaro Urimoto
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Patent number: 11832400Abstract: A ruggedized programable switch accepts multiple forms of current from a plurality of sources and thereafter conditions and balances the current to provide a reliable common grounding plane of current for an end user. The common plane reduces electrical noise and interference through grounding loops preventing crosstalk between adjacent circuits while prioritizing current sources feeding the common plane. Components necessary to provide such a common plane of current are housed within a sealed, ruggedized protective housing. The housing passively conveys heat generated by the interiorly protected components to a plurality of heat dissipating fins and channels on the housing's exterior maintaining the device's operational capability.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: TERRA FERMA, LLCInventors: Dennis L. Roark, Robert S. Wolski
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Patent number: 11792957Abstract: A system for cooling of computing components of an information handling system. The information handling system can include a computing card that is coupled to a computing card connector. The computing card connector can include mounting features for coupling of a thermal plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Qinghong He, David Grunow, Michael Kotson
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Patent number: 11714469Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for controlling temperature in an electronic device. An electronic device includes a number of heat-emitting components, a plurality of compartments, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a temperature in one of the compartments of the electronic device, determine whether the identified temperature in the one compartment exceeds a threshold for the one compartment, and in response to determining that the identified temperature for the one compartment exceeds the threshold, modify, based on the identified temperature, operation of a component of the number of heat-emitting components that is located in the one compartment to reduce the temperature in the one compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Pengda Huang, Jianhua Mo, Boon Loong Ng, Ravindranath Kanamangala
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Patent number: 11711899Abstract: Installation structures for tiled displays and tiled displays are provided. A tiled display includes a plurality of sub-display panels each of which is installed on a respective installation structure. The installation structure includes: a frame body, on which a corresponding sub-display panel is installed; a movable part provided on an outer side of the frame body; and an adjustment rod, an end of which penetrates through the frame body and cooperates with the movable part, where the adjustment rod is rotatable relative to the frame body, and rotation of the adjustment rod can drive the movable part to move close to or away from the frame body. The tiled display includes the installation structure for the tiled display.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignees: BOE MLED Technology Co., Ltd., BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gongtao Zhang, Xuerong Wang, Haiwei Sun
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Patent number: 11711891Abstract: A lens module mounted on rigid-flex printed circuit board (PCB) includes a rigid-flex PCB unit having two rigid PCBs and a flex PCB connected to between the two rigid PCBs, and an image sensor and a lens mounted on the flex PCB. A clearance is formed between the lens and the two rigid PCBs, and is filled with clearance glue. The clearance glue reinforces joints of the flex PCB and the two rigid PCBs, and the lens module becomes an integral structure after the clearance glue is cured.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: JIASHAN D-MAX ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Xin-Lian Cheng, Hua-Nan Bao, Wei-Chuan Wang
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Patent number: 11706882Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus and a tiled display apparatus including the same, including a display panel and a support module configured to support the display panel, wherein the support module includes a body supporting the display panel, a plurality of support portions movably coupled to the body, a plurality of connection portions connected to the plurality of support portions, respectively, and a rotating portion connected to the plurality of connection portions and configured to move the plurality of support portions in an insertion direction toward an inside of the body or a protrusion direction toward an outside of the body. Since the display panel is easily attached to and detached from the frame, a time for replacement, repair, and installation work of the display panel may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: SunWoong Kim, SeungSoo Yang, ByungHyuck Seo
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Patent number: 11696413Abstract: A display comprises a display surface formed from a plurality of display modules arranged in proximity, each display module comprising a plurality of light-emitting elements configured to collectively display one or more of video, graphical, or textual information, and a support array onto which the plurality of display modules is mounted to form the display surface. The support array comprises a plurality of tension members, a plurality of support members arranged in an array, each of the plurality of support members comprising a mounting face and each being supported by at least one of the plurality of tension members. Each of the tension members is suspended either from a support structure or another one of the support members, and each of the display modules is coupled to the mounting face of one or more of the support members.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.Inventors: Matthew G. Hillman, Lincoln Hahn
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Patent number: 11695296Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply includes a plurality of uninterruptible power supply modules each including a power converter, an input/output module that outputs power converted by the power converter to an outside of the uninterruptible power supply, and a disconnection module including a housing that houses disconnection switches that electrically disconnect each of the plurality of uninterruptible power supply modules individually.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomo Kurozaki, Seiitsu Kin
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Patent number: 11617284Abstract: Assemblies include at least one substrate, at least one electronic device coupled to the substrate, and heat dissipation elements. The heat dissipation elements comprise at least one heat spreader in communication with the at least one electronic device and at least one heat sink in communication with the at least one heat spreader. Methods of dissipating heat energy include transferring heat energy from memory devices to heat spreaders positioned adjacent to the memory devices and transferring the heat energy from the heat spreaders to a heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Xiaopeng Qu
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Patent number: 11587854Abstract: The present application describes a system in package which features no printed circuit board inside an encapsulation structure and comprises: a copper holder with a silicon layer at a top face; a plurality of dies mounted on the silicon layer and electrically connected to a plurality of data pins of the copper holder; a passive element mounted on the silicon layer and electrically connected to the dies wherein the dies are electrically connected to the ground pin of the copper holder; a molding compound encasing the dies and the passive element on the top face of the copper holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: WALTON ADVANCED ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Chun Jung Lin, Ruei Ting Gu
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Patent number: 11569174Abstract: A power module includes a power substrate, a number of power semiconductor die, and a number of connector pins. The power substrate includes a number of conductive traces. The power semiconductor die are mounted on the power substrate and electrically coupled to the conductive traces. The connector pins are each electrically coupled to a different one of the conductive traces and configured to be interconnected such that the power semiconductor die provide an active front-end and a switching power converter. By providing the power semiconductor die such that they can be interconnected to form an active front-end and a switching power converter in the same power module, the power module may provide a significantly more compact power converter system using both an active front-end and switching power converter.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: WOLFSPEED, INC.Inventors: Daniel John Martin, Brett Edward Sparkman, Ty McNutt, Paul Wheeler
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Patent number: 11520281Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image on a recording medium, a first frame and a second frame configured to support the image forming unit, the first frame and the second frame being provided to sandwich the image forming unit, an outer casing member extending along a surface of the first frame configured to cover the first frame, and an electronic circuit substrate that is provided on a side opposite to the image forming unit via the surface of the first frame, and is provided between the first frame and the outer casing member, wherein the electronic circuit substrate extends in a direction crossing a surface of the outer casing member.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Ryosuke Takahashi
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Patent number: 11368104Abstract: A power converter path of a modular multilevel power converter includes a multiplicity of modules forming an electrical series circuit. The series circuit includes four groups of modules, of which two successive or sequential groups are disposed one above the other in a tower structure. A modular multilevel power converter with a power converter path is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Mario Fehmel, Sebastian Huettner, Martin Pieschel, Peter Burkhardt
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Patent number: 11243504Abstract: An input/output (I/O) device for a distributed modular I/O system includes a base adapted to be connected to an associated support structure. A terminal block is connected to the base and includes a plurality of wiring connections adapted to be connected to field wiring of an associated controlled system. The I/O device further includes first and second I/O modules each including a plurality of removable single-channel I/O submodules that are each releasably connected to the base and each configured for a select I/O operation for input and output of data relative to the associated controlled system. One or more pairs of the single-channel I/O submodules can be configured to be redundant within or between the first and second I/O modules. Each of the single-channel I/O submodules is operatively connected to wiring connections of the terminal block through the base. The I/O device further includes first and second network switches connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Adam M. Wrobel, Douglas A. Lostoski, Daniel E. Killian
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Patent number: 11175470Abstract: Fiber optic assemblies for receiving, managing and facilitating access to optical fiber connectors are disclosed. The assemblies include an adapter panel slidably mounted in a chassis and defining a plurality of receiving bays each for receiving at least one cassette containing an optical fiber adapter. Each cassette includes retention features for being received within paired openings in the adapter panel to register a position of the cassette relative to the receiving bay and adapter panel. Cassettes are independently and selectively accessible and removable from either the front or back of the adapter panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: DMSI InternationalInventors: Robert Brewster, Brandon Woodward
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Patent number: 11074942Abstract: A storage system includes a chassis, a storage module, and a controller module. The storage module and the controller module are mounted to the chassis. The storage module includes a housing, a storage member, and an adapter plate. The storage member is fixed to the housing and is configured to store data. The adapter plate is fixed to the housing and is detachably connected to the storage member and the controller module.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS(TIANJIN)CO., LTD.Inventors: Jia-Feng Lin, Chieh-Hsiang Lin, Wen-Chen Wang, Chih-Hung Kuo
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Patent number: 10983555Abstract: An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover incudes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Ashley E. Fletcher, David A. Pakula, Daniel W. Jarvis, Jared M. Kole
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Patent number: 10923841Abstract: A peripheral component interconnect includes a cable with a header. The header includes a cable connector and a heat sink. The heat sink has a cross-section that is reduced at an end that is opposite of the cable connector. In addition or in the alternative, a peripheral component interconnect card includes a circuit board and a bracket, an electrical component, a board connector, and a rail mounted to the circuit board. The bracket includes a port for a cable to pass through, and the rail is configured to engage the cable and define a pathway that rotates between the bracket and the board connector. In addition or in the alternative an electrical connection system includes a chassis with a guide, a card, and a cable. The cable includes a guiding feature that engages the guide which directs the cable connector from being misaligned to being aligned with the board connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Karl Stathakis, Phillip V. Mann, John Ryan Harris
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Patent number: 10795106Abstract: A communication system may include a first chassis having first and second side walls and adapted to slidably receive therein a plurality of cassettes. A first cable hanger assembly may have a first side edge hingedly coupled to the first side wall of the first chassis, the first cable hanger assembly including a plurality of first hangers adapted to support cables thereon. An axis of rotation of the first cable hanger assembly may be substantially orthogonal to a direction in which the plurality of cassettes are slideable. The cable hanger assembly may be rotatable from a first position to a second position so that during rotation from the first position to the second position, the plurality of first hangers move toward front faces of the plurality of cassettes.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Go!Foton Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kenichiro Takeuchi, Haiguang Lu, Alla Shtabnaya, Frank Rumore, Patrick Anderson
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Patent number: 10749304Abstract: An electronic interconnect includes a board, a rotatable connector, and a heat sink. The board extends along a plane, and the rotatable connector is connected to the board. The rotatable connector is configured to allow rotation about an axis parallel to the plane, between a first position and a second position. The heat sink is connected to the rotatable connector and extends a first distance from the board in the first position and a second, greater distance from the board in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Karl Stathakis, Phillip V. Mann, John Ryan Harris
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Patent number: 10651708Abstract: A motor control device includes a resin cover, a control board on which at least a computer is mounted, a power board on which at least an inverter circuit and electrolytic capacitors are mounted, and a heat sink that radiates heat generated by the control board and heat generated by the power board, and controls a motor. The motor control device is electrically connected to the motor, and the resin cover, the control board, the power board, and the heat sink are disposed in order of the power board, the heat sink, the control board, and the resin cover in an axial direction of the motor from a motor side of the motor control device.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: NIDEC ELESYS CORPORATIONInventor: Akihiro Iwasaki
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Patent number: 10616641Abstract: A media appliance and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a housing is adapted to be mounted within a wall. A panel forms a front portion of the housing and the panel includes vents and the panel may be mounted substantially flush with the wall. A media player, which includes a set-top box, is disposed within the housing. A pair of ports, disposed within openings defined by the housing, are configured to receive respective connectors. The pair of ports are coupled to the media player and one port is configured for providing a connection to a television and the other port is configured for providing a connection to an external source of signal for the television, as well as power for the media player.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Enseo, Inc.Inventors: William C. Fang, Mark Hembree, William George Metzger, Jr., Vanessa Ogle
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Patent number: 10609825Abstract: An electronic system may include a housing and one or more electronic modules. The housing and electronic modules may be configured to allow different numbers and types of electronic modules to be attached to the exterior of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Adtran, Inc.Inventors: Grant J. Kruse, Jon M. Chalmers
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Patent number: 10469175Abstract: An apparatus includes a first transmitter/receiver module having a housing defining a longitudinal axis and with opposed first and second longitudinal sides extending along the longitudinal axis. The housing includes a first interlocking structure disposed along the first longitudinal side and having a first power interface, a second interlocking structure disposed along the second longitudinal side and having a second power interface, and first and second signal connectors positioned at respective first and second ends of the housing. The first transmitter/receiver module is configured to assume a mated condition in stacked coupled relation with one or more additional transmitter/receiver modules through cooperative engagement of at least one of the first and second interlocking structures of the first transmitter/receiver module with corresponding complementary interlocking structure arranged on a longitudinal side of a housing of one of the additional transmitter/receiver modules.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Multidyne Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Francis P. Jachetta, Jesse Lloyd Maxwell Kent, Eugene Evan Baker
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Patent number: 10439668Abstract: A protective case assembly for a handheld device includes a casing body and a frame. The handheld device has a device front surface, a device back surface opposite to the device front surface, and a device peripheral surface connected between the device front surface and the device back surface. The casing body is configured to surround the device peripheral surface. The frame is detachably connected to the casing body and has a frame inner peripheral surface defining a central hollow portion for exposure of the device back surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Evolutive Labs Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching-Fu Wang
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Patent number: 10431874Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a front face having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear face having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and first to fourth side face members that enclose a space between the front face and the rear face, wherein at least a portion of the first to fourth side face members is formed of a conductive material, a touch screen display exposed through the front face, and at least one wireless communication circuit arranged within the housing. The rear face includes a substantially flat conductive plate that constitutes a substantial portion of the rear face, and an elongated non-conductive strip that encloses the conductive plate when viewed from above the rear face, and extends along the first to fourth side face members.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Chen, You-Chieh Chen, Ahmed Hussain, Hosaeng Kim, Yoon Jae Lee, Hyung Joo Lee, Jinwoo Jung
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Patent number: 10420241Abstract: A Remote PHY device (RPD) may be modified to be integrated into a BK node configuration. One or more embodiments include techniques that may offer a solution to overcome space & power budget limitation in the BK node housing when integrating a Remote PHY device into an existing BK node configuration, with minimum impact to existing radio frequency (RF) amplifier modules. The modified RPD/BK node may span multiple slots within a BK housing. In embodiments, the integrated RPD/BK solution includes moving from dedicated slots to the BK amplifier's transceiver and line amplifier functionality. The circuitry for the BK amplifier may remain the same, however the transceiver and AB line amplifier functionality may be moved to the RPD and the back plate, whereby the RPD and back plate with the BK amplifier functionality spans multiple slots.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Johan Mannens
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Patent number: 10389268Abstract: A multilevel converter includes a first arm connected between a positive voltage terminal and an alternating-current terminal and a second arm connected between the alternating-current terminal and a negative voltage terminal. Each of the first and second arms includes a plurality of cascaded unit cells. Each unit cell has a capacitor charged to a direct-current voltage and outputs a voltage across terminals of the capacitor or 0 V. The plurality of unit cells as being helically cascaded implement a reactor.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Ryota Onishi, Shigeo Hayashi
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Patent number: 10347966Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing antenna formed from a conductive material. At least parts of a side member and a rear cover that constitute the housing of the electronic device are used as an antenna. Accordingly, radiation patterns generated by this antenna are formed on the rear surface of the electronic device as well as at the upper portion of the electronic device. It is therefore possible to perform wireless communication with higher accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woosup Lee, Hyunjeong Lee, Bumjin Cho, Hongil Kwon, Gaeun Lee, Soyoung Lee, Changho Lee, Chihyun Cho, Jaebong Chun
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Patent number: 10321616Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a support member, and a cable mounted on the support member. The support member includes a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion mounting the cable on the support member. The first clamp portion includes a first portion being located at upper side of the cable and restricting upward movement of the cable. The second clamp portion is located on the lower side of the cable. At least part of an upper surface of the second clamp portion is located at a level superior to a lower surface of the first portion of the first clamp portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Ichiro Sasaki, Keiichi Aoki
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Patent number: 10275205Abstract: A smart effects unit disclosed includes effects modules, a control module and a switching device. The control module includes a processor, a user interface and a memory. The processor is connected to an musical instrument and effect modules through an input switch interface, such that the audio signal of the instrument is able to be inputted into the effects modules based on a combination configuration to generate a combined effect audio signal. The combination configuration defines the connection sequence of the plurality of effect modules. The user interface is provided to adjust each effect module and the connection sequence order of effect modules through the input interface to generate the combination configuration, which is stored in a memory. The switching device connected to the control module is provided to switch the control module between different combination configurations based on the combination configurations stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: TRI-IN, INC.Inventors: Chia-Hung Fang, Li-Wen Chang, Kuan-Yi Lee
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Patent number: 10224517Abstract: A secondary battery suitable for a portable information terminal or a wearable device is provided. An electronic device having a novel structure that can have various exterior forms and a secondary battery that fits the forms of the electronic device are provided. The problem that strong external force unintentionally bends a secondary battery or an electronic device with a built-in secondary battery beyond the limits, resulting in a too small radius of curvature can be solved. The secondary battery has a structure in which a positive electrode and a negative electrode are included with a separator interposed therebetween. Between this structure and an exterior body, a thermoplastic substance which becomes flexible in the range around a surface temperature of human skin, higher than or equal to 30° C. and lower than or equal to 37° C., is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masayuki Kimura
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Patent number: 10211926Abstract: An apparatus in one embodiment comprises a first stackable transmitter/receiver module. The first stackable transmitter/receiver module comprises a housing having first and second ends and multiple sides between the first and second ends, a first signal connector arranged at the first end of the housing, a second signal connector arranged at the second end of the housing, and one or more sets of interconnects arranged on respective ones of the sides of the housing. The first stackable transmitter/receiver module is configured for mated stacking with one or more additional stackable transmitter/receiver modules via the one or more sets of interconnects. A given one of the sets of interconnects of the first transmitter/receiver module is configured to mate with a corresponding complementary set of interconnects arranged on a side of a housing of one of the additional stackable transmitter/receiver modules when the first and additional modules are stacked.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Multidyne Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Francis P. Jachetta
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Patent number: 10172453Abstract: System equipment carriers and related methods can include two side panels coupled together in a spaced apart relationship with respect to one another by a base panel to form an equipment carrier, the equipment carrier being configured to receive and support a plurality of individual component modules therein. In this configuration, the equipment carrier and the plurality of individual component modules received therein are configured to be positioned together within an equipment enclosure that is configured to receive individual component modules therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: VCE IP HOLDING COMPANY LLCInventors: Scott Daniel Redfern, Gerald Allan Bagni, Samuel M. Marrs, Alva B. Eaton
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Patent number: 10163761Abstract: A power semiconductor device comprises a substrate; and power semiconductor components disposed on and connected thereto. The device includes a housing part with a housing wall having a first cutout. The device has, for making electrical contact therewith, a unitary load connection element which passes through the first cutout in an X direction, is electrically conductive, and has an outer connection section disposed outside the housing part and an inner connection section disposed within the housing part. A first bush which has an internal thread running in the X direction is rotationally fixed and movable in the X direction in the housing wall. The first outer connection section has a second cutout aligned with the first bush. The load connection element has a first holding element disposed near the first cutout, the holding element engaging in a groove in the housing wall which runs perpendicular to the X direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Semikron Elektronik GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Ingo Bogen, Ludwig Hager, Rainer Weiß
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Patent number: 10152949Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of flexible display modules and systems of flexible display modules. Display modules have a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a predetermined pattern and providing a highly uniform visual effect. Alignment and complementary alignment features enable the alignment of adjacent display modules and the creation of large displays from a plurality of aligned display modules. Features to couple to and retain a support frame are provided. Flexible and durable weather resistance features are provided. Modules and systems have features that permit installation and removal from the front side or the back side of the display. A system of modular support frames works cooperatively with the display modules, adapting to different mounting environments, and thereby providing large modular displays with desirable properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Nanolumens Acquisition, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Cross, Jorge Perez-Bravo
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Patent number: 10023072Abstract: A method and apparatus for converting dc power from one voltage to another, in a mHEV includes an input filter, a converter circuit, and an output filter. the circuit is implemented with wide band gap devices, and may be a full bridge, half bridge, or push pull circuit. The size is preferably 120 cc, and the output power is preferably at least 500 W, 1 KW or up to 3 KW. The efficiency is preferably at least 80% or 90%, and the converter operates at a frequency of at least between 20 KHz and 2 MHz.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventor: Anuradha G. Ogale
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Patent number: 9991962Abstract: An apparatus in one embodiment comprises a first stackable transmitter/receiver module. The first stackable transmitter/receiver module comprises a housing having first and second ends and multiple sides between the first and second ends, a first signal connector arranged at the first end of the housing, a second signal connector arranged at the second end of the housing, and one or more sets of interconnects arranged on respective ones of the sides of the housing. The first stackable transmitter/receiver module is configured for mated stacking with one or more additional stackable transmitter/receiver modules via the one or more sets of interconnects. A given one of the sets of interconnects of the first transmitter/receiver module is configured to mate with a corresponding complementary set of interconnects arranged on a side of a housing of one of the additional stackable transmitter/receiver modules when the first and additional modules are stacked.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Multidyne Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Francis P. Jachetta
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Patent number: 9984953Abstract: A semiconductor assembly includes a stack with a semiconductor module and a cooler, wherein the semiconductor module is provided in contact with the cooler. A clamping assembly is adapted to exert a force on the two sides of the stack. The stack is provided with a through hole between the two sides thereof and a part of the clamping assembly including an electrically conductive part which extends through the through hole of the stack. Thereby, a compact mechanical arrangement is provided while obtaining improved electrical properties, such as lower inductance and more even current distribution.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Olle Ekwall, Erik Doré, Franc Dugal, Raffael Schnell
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Patent number: 9928394Abstract: Example implementations relate to a protective case with a barcode scanner. For example, the protective case may include a housing with a cavity to house a computing device. The housing may include a display portion to allow a screen of the computing device to be exposed, a back portion opposite the display portion, and a scanning sidewall perpendicular to and between the display portion and the back portion. The protective case may also include a barcode scanner to scan a barcode from the scanning sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Rudy Widiaman, Eric Chen, Vincent Kenya Shyu
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Patent number: 9911961Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device including an electrode terminal; an outer housing containing the energy storage device; a first outer electrode attached to an outside of the outer housing; an electrical device disposed inside the outer housing; a first electrical conductor electrically connecting the first outer electrode and the electrical device; and a second electrical conductor electrically connecting the electrical device and the electrode terminal. The electrode terminal and the first outer electrode are disposed on opposite sides of the electrical device in a plane along a surface of the energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Ryutaro Nishikawa, Masamitsu Tononishi, Osamu Ushijima, Shogo Tsuruta
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Patent number: 9907200Abstract: A power-supply device including a circuit board and a casing which includes a casing portion having an opening, and a cover portion disposed to cover the opening of the casing portion. The casing portion has a through hole formed at a position corresponding to a connector terminal connected to the circuit board, and at least one rib is provided to a region having a size greater than or equal to an outside diameter of a connector of an external connector line connected to the connector terminal in the casing portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kosaku Arita