With Discrete Structure Or Support Patents (Class 361/809)
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Publication number: 20140009900Abstract: A holder for a portable device includes: a main body having the portable device received on a front surface portion thereof; a first switch formed at a designated position of the front surface portion of the main body so as to be push into and protruded from the front surface portion; first and second arms formed at both side surfaces of the main body, and having a distance provided therebetween and varied by the first switch such that the portable device is attached or detached; and a second switch including a first button formed to be physically connected to the first arm inside the main body and a second button formed to be physically connected to the second arm inside the main body, and varying the distance between the first and second arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: HSM CO., LTD.Inventor: Young Kyu Yeo
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Publication number: 20140012641Abstract: A system to display information using a display shelf of a retailer may include a first display configured to be attached to a first edge portion of the display shelf and to display information related to a first product. A second display may be configured to be attached to a second edge portion of the display shelf and to display information related to a second product. The first display and the second display can be configured to have a height similar to a height of the first and the second edge portion of the shelf. The first display and the second display may also be configured to display information related to a third product as if the first display is continuously connected to the second display as an extended display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Intel CorporationInventor: Thomas Birch
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Patent number: 8625304Abstract: A supporting mechanism for adjusting an angle of an electronic device, includes a retaining member and a supporting member slidably attached to the retaining member. The supporting member includes a first supporting end and a second supporting end opposite to the first supporting end. The first supporting end is located on a first side of the retaining member, and the second supporting end is located on a second side of the retaining member. The supporting member is slidable relative to the retaining member between a first position and a second position, the first supporting end supports the electronic device in a first position, the second supporting end supports the electronic device in a second position, and both the first and second supporting ends cooperatively support the electronic device in a third position.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Kuan Shen, Shih-Wen Chiang, Yen-Chi Tsai, Yung-Han Hsiao
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Publication number: 20140003022Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a film substrate having a pixel region and a non-pixel region defined therein, at least two pad parts formed at the non-pixel region, and at least one hole formed between the pad parts adjacent to each other, wherein the pixel region has a plurality of pixels arranged therein and a non-pixel region is disposed around the pixel region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Byung-Jun LEE
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Patent number: 8619434Abstract: An arrangement system composed of a plurality of electrical/electronic components particularly of a voltage converter device of a power supply system for use in oil/natural gas production composed of at least one support member that is provided on at least one side with a surrounded accommodating recess, a circuit carrier which is arranged in the accommodating recess and electrically connected to the components, and a holding member fixing the circuit carrier and/or the components in the accommodating recess. An insulating material is arranged at least in part between the circuit carrier and/or components and the support member. Such an arrangement system permits an adequate electrical insulation of the corresponding components and optionally also of the circuit carrier in relation to the support member together with an adequately high heat conduction.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Klaus Biester, Peter Kunow, Volker Zabe
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Patent number: 8619430Abstract: A switch/circuit board unit and a hand-held tool equipped with such a switch/circuit board unit are proposed. The switch/circuit board unit is adapted for installation in a handle of the tool and has a switch and a circuit board. The switch/circuit board unit also has a mechanical coupling element for producing a rigid mechanical coupling between the switch and circuit board. The rigid coupling that the coupling element produces between the switch and circuit board allows the arrangement of the switch and circuit board to be embodied as a unit, which can enable maneuvering before installation and permit a simplified installation, and in particular, it is possible to simplify a fastening of the switch and circuit board inside a housing of the tool, and in the accompanying installation of electrical connections, for example in the form of flexible cables, it is possible to avoid an incorrect placement or wedging of cables.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Kynast, Markus Schmid
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Publication number: 20130343026Abstract: A control panel designed to be placed in a vertical plane, the control panel comprising the layered assembly of a flat base, of an elastomer sheet mounted against the base, the sheet being provided with openings and optionally with domes, and of a decorative fascia. The control panel is in addition provided with a means for protection against liquids made in one piece with the sheet, the protection means comprising elements projecting from the main surface of the sheet, the said elements being so arranged that when the control panel is in the substantially vertical plane and the liquid penetrates between the sheet and the decorative fascia, the liquid is guided along a determined course and re-emerges from the panel having avoided critical zones leading in particular to detectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Anthony La Paglia, Frederic Prigent
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Patent number: 8609998Abstract: A wiring board (package) has a structure in which multiple wiring layers are stacked one on top of another with insulating layers each interposed between corresponding two of the wiring layers, and the wiring layers are connected to one another through vias formed in each of the insulating layers. In a peripheral region of the package, reinforcing patterns are provided on the same surfaces where the corresponding wiring layers are provided, respectively. Each of the reinforcing patterns is formed of a conductive layer formed on the same surface where the corresponding one of the wiring layers is provided, and is provided in an intermittent ring-like shape when viewed in a planar view.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshiji Miyasaka, Akio Horiuchi
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Patent number: 8611102Abstract: A computing device includes a first motherboard and a second motherboard perpendicularly attached to the first motherboard. The first motherboard includes a first CPU module and a plurality of first peripheral component interconnect (PCI) sockets. The second motherboard includes a second CPU module and a plurality of second PCI sockets. The plurality of first PCI sockets is located perpendicularly to both motherboards. The plurality of second PCI sockets includes at least one PCI socket that is obliquely oriented relative to the first motherboard.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Biao Zeng, Zhi-Guo Zhang, Yuan-Ting Guo, Li-Fu Xu
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Patent number: 8611105Abstract: A slide button, used for activating a mode of an electronic device by operating a toggle switch on a circuit board of the electronic device, includes an operating member, an activating member, and a positioning member. The operating member defines a first surface used for applying a force therein and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The activating member includes two tail fins and a positioning member respectively extending from the second surface. The tail fin defines an opening. The toggle switch is received in the opening. The connecting board is received in the opening and used for enhancing the strength of the two tail fins. The positioning member is connected to the two tail fins and spaced apart from the operating member. The positioning member and the operating member together secure the slide button to the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei Liu, Min-Li Li, Na Wang, Bao-Gang Zhao
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Patent number: 8605458Abstract: A floating electrical connection device includes a base, a support plate, a circuit board, an electric connector, and at least one spring. The base includes a bottom wall and two sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls is formed with a guide slot. The support plate is disposed between the sidewalls, and is spaced apart from the bottom wall. The support plate includes two sliding members disposed respectively on left and right sides thereof, and extending respectively and movably into the guide slots. The circuit board is disposed on the support plate. The electric connector is disposed on the circuit board, and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The spring is disposed for biasing the support plate away from the bottom wall. As such, the electric connector can be electrically connected to an additional electric connector at a selected one of at least two predetermined positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Mitac International Corp.Inventor: Wen-Chin Liu
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Patent number: 8605450Abstract: An in-vehicle electric storage device includes: a battery block including a metal casing and battery cells; a control unit including a metal cabinet and a circuit board on which an electronic component is mounted, the control unit being on a top side of the battery block and monitoring a physical state of the battery cells; wherein the cabinet includes a case having a bottom plate and an open top surface and a cover closing the open top surface, the case has an internal boss protrudes toward inside of the case from a top side of the bottom plate and an external boss protrudes toward outside the case from a bottom side of the bottom plate, the circuit board is on a top side of the internal boss, and a top side of the casing is provided with a depressed portion in which the external boss is accommodated.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Kaneshige, Mitsutoshi Nakane
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Patent number: 8605447Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a printed circuit board includes an enclosure and a tray. The enclosure includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The side wall is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall. The tray includes a bottom panel substantially parallel to the bottom wall and a side panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. The bottom panel is configured to secure the printed circuit board, and the side panel contacts and is mounted to the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lung-Sheng Tsai, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20130322045Abstract: A connection pin for mounting in a through-hole of a component carrier, comprising an anchoring part adapted for insertion into said through-hole with a non press fit, a contact part adapted to extend outside said through-hole, and a flange part adapted to abut against said component carrier and located between said anchoring part and said contact part. The anchoring part is provided an internal cavity and the anchoring part comprises a wall surrounding the internal cavity, which wall has at least two wall portions forming deformation zones and adapted to be located in the through-hole when the anchoring part is inserted in the through-hole, such that, upon exertion of a force on a free end of the anchoring part of the pin when the anchoring part is inserted in the through-hole, the deformation zones are deformed within the through-hole to press fit the connection pin in the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Igor Perez-Uria, Ola Arvidsson
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Patent number: 8599576Abstract: Equipment and systems for protecting electronics against damage or upsets from electromagnetic pulse (HEMP or EMP), intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI), and high power RF weapons are disclosed. This equipment can include a shielding arrangement includes a metallic enclosure having an interior volume defining a protected portion and an unprotected portion separated by an electromagnetically shielding barrier, and having a portal providing access to the protective portion and including an access opening, a shielding cover sized to cover the access opening, and an electromagnetically sealing gasket positioned around a perimeter of the access opening. The shielding arrangement also includes one or more filters positioned at least partially within the unprotected portion and along the electromagnetically shielding barrier to dampen electromagnetic signals and/or power signals outside a predetermined acceptable range.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Emprimus, LLCInventors: Frederick R. Faxvog, Greg Fuchs, Wallace Jensen, David Blake Jackson, Bill Volna, Gale Nordling, James Nicholas Ruehl
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Patent number: 8599548Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a first fastener, a bracket, and a second fastener. The chassis includes a bottom plate. The first fastener is secured to the bottom plate and defines a through hole and a positioning slot in the inner wall of the through hole. The bracket configured for securing PCI cards. A securing piece is located on the bracket and placed on the first fastener. A securing hole is defined in the securing piece and aligned with the through hole. The second fastener includes a base portion and a blocking portion. The base portion is engaged in the securing hole and the through hole. The securing piece is positioned between the blocking portion and the first fastener. A positioning portion is located on the base portion and engaged in the positioning slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Po-Wen Chiu, Wen-Hu Lu, Zhan-Yang Li
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Patent number: 8587959Abstract: A fastening device for an electric module is disclosed. The fastening device is adapted for fastening at least one electric conductor unit at an electric module and includes a screw nut compartment adapted to receive a screw nut. The screw nut compartment has an open first side for inserting at least one of the screw nut and a screw. A second side arranged opposite to the first side. The fastening device further includes a stiffening extension formed at the second side of the screw nut compartment, wherein the stiffening extension has a non-circular cross section.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Dominik Trüssel, Daniel Schneider
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Patent number: 8587954Abstract: An electronic device includes a bottom plate, a circuit board, and a securing assembly. The circuit board is located on the bottom plate. The securing assembly comprises a positioning member, a locking member, and a linking member. The positioning member is mounted to the bottom plate and located between the bottom plate and the circuit board. The locking member is locked to the positioning member, to secure the circuit board to the bottom plate. The linking member is located on the positioning member and connected to the circuit board and the bottom plate to electronically connect the circuit board to the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chung-Cheng Hsieh, Li-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20130301234Abstract: A chassis set includes a first chassis and a second chassis. The first chassis includes a first connecting portion having at least one guide protrusion. The second chassis includes a second connecting portion having at least one guide hole that receives the guide protrusion of the first chassis to combine the first and second chassis. Therefore, a manufacturing cost is reduced and productivity is enhanced. Additionally, the chassis can be made easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LtdInventor: Yong-Il KIM
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Publication number: 20130301123Abstract: A display device according to the present disclosure includes a display panel to output an image thereon, a functional panel attached onto the display panel by use of an adhesive, a supporting member disposed on one side of the display panel, and having a partial area disposed between the display panel and the functional panel to maintain a uniform gap between the display panel and the functional panel, and at least one adhesive introduction space formed on the supporting member such that an adhesive is introduced therein, the adhesive filled between the display panel and the functional panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventor: SeHwan JEON
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Publication number: 20130301201Abstract: A portable electronic device adapted to be detachably connected to a cradle having a containing cavity is provided, wherein an inner wall of the containing cavity has a recess. The portable electronic device includes a body and a locking-and-releasing mechanism disposed in the body and including a driving unit and a latch. The driving unit is disposed in the body. The latch is connected to the driving unit and suitable for being driven by the driving unit to protrude out of the body or hide in the body. When the portable electronic device is disposed in the containing cavity, the driving unit drives the latch to protrude out of the body and be engaged with the recess. When the portable electronic device is going to be detached from the containing cavity, the driving unit drives the latch to be disengaged from the recess and move back in the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Compal Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Wei-Chih Hsu, Shi-Kuan Chen, Hong-Tien Wang, Yung-Hsiang Chen, Shih-Chin Gong, Yung-Ming Tien, Chun-Huang Yu, Chao-Tung Hsu, Jui-Che Hsu, Chih-Yin Lai, Chia-Sheng Liu
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Publication number: 20130294043Abstract: A thin display device includes a display unit and an outer casing accommodating a device component constituting a display unit together with the display unit. Upper corner regions and lower corner regions of the outer casing are held by upper corner shock-absorbing members and lower corner shock-absorbing members disposed separately at upper corners and lower corners of a packing box when the thin display device is accommodated in the packing box. The device component is accommodated in a peripheral portion in the outer casing. A center of gravity of the device component is positioned within a region of the outer casing where the upper corner shock-absorbing member holds the outer casing and a region of the outer casing where the lower shock-absorbing member holds the outer casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Motonari OGURA, Yuuichi HASEGAWA, Tadahiro KUGIMARU
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Patent number: 8576579Abstract: A mounting and fixing apparatus for analog-to-digital electrical equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a mounting rail (11), an electrical equipment-insulated pedestal (12) and a stop element (16). By translation and locking of the stop element (16) mounted on the electrical equipment-insulated pedestal (12), the dimension of the opening mounting and fixing the electric equipment to the mounting rail (11) may be manually varied or locked, which greatly improves the firmness and stability for mounting the electric equipment, and thereby realizing convenient mounting and dismounting of the electric equipment or convenient movement or rearrangement of the electric equipment in the mounting rail (11), and enhancing the interchangeability and compatibility for coordination and mounting of the electric equipment to the mounting rail (11).Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xianfeng Wang, Gang Yan
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Publication number: 20130286625Abstract: A portable apparatus includes a casing, a plastic holder and a touch pad. The casing has a fixing area, and a plurality of first through holes and at least a second through hole are formed around the fixing area. The plastic holder is disposed at the fixing area and has a plurality of first pillars and at least a second pillar. The first pillars are correspondingly disposed through the first through holes, respectively, and the second pillar is correspondingly disposed through the second through hole. The touch pad is connected with the plastic holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventor: Chien-Min HUANG
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Publication number: 20130286626Abstract: A cable management device includes a device body, a connecting member, and an extension body. The device body includes a first cable management arm and a second cable management arm. The connecting member pivotally connects a first end of the first cable management arm and a first end of the second cable management arm to attain a first cable management configuration. The connecting member is removable from the first cable management arm and the second cable management arm. In response to removal of the connecting member, two opposing ends of the extension body are respectively connected to the first end of the first cable management arm and the first end of the second cable management arm to attain a second cable management configuration. The cable management device may be included in a rack assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: WEI-TIEN CHEN, YULIANTI DARMANTO, CHIA-CHING HUANG, YU-KANG LIU, HUI-WEN TSAI
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Patent number: 8570765Abstract: A circuit board includes a main body, an electronic component, a fixing portion and at least one via hole. The electronic component and the fixing portion are disposed on the main body. The at least one via hole is formed on the main body and adjacent to the fixing portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Cheng-Yu Wang, Chang-Hsu Yen
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Publication number: 20130279142Abstract: A housing includes a bottom shell and a plurality of protection blocks. The bottom shell includes a bottom wall, a peripheral wall extending from a periphery of the bottom wall, and a support wall extending from a side surface of the peripheral wall toward the interior of the housing. The support wall includes a plurality of corners. Each of the plurality of corners encloses a protection groove holding a protection block, thus building protection against impacts within the existing profile of the housing, instead of the protection being attached to the exterior of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicants: 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.
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Publication number: 20130279141Abstract: The invention discloses a keyboard device including a keyboard and a support for protecting the keyboard or accommodating a portable information processing device. The support of the invention is capable of rotate in a direction away from the keyboard to be at a supporting state. The support of the invention is also capable of rotate in a direction toward the keyboard to cover whole of the top of the keyboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventor: Chih-Hao Chen
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Patent number: 8564971Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing a hard disk drive includes a bottom plate, and two pairs of fixing members mounted on the bottom plate to sandwich the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive includes two opposite sidewalls, and a bottom wall connected between bottoms of the sidewalls. Two pairs of fixing holes are defined in the bottom wall. Each of the fixing members includes a base to support the hard disk drive, a resilient arm extending up from the base to engage with a corresponding one of the sidewalls of the hard disk drive, and a hook formed on a top of the resilient arm to engage with a top of the hard disk drive. A post extends up from each base, to engage in a corresponding one of the fixing holes of the hard disk drive.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
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Publication number: 20130271939Abstract: A monitor support for use in multiple configurations including a base portion; a monitor; and a multilink arm coupling the monitor to the base portion is provided. The multilink arm includes a first beam coupled to the base portion by a first pivot; a second beam coupled to the base portion by a second pivot; the first and second beams move in parallel as they rotate about the first and second pivots. The multilink arm may include a connector coupling the monitor to the arm, having a connector axis for rotating the monitor by approximately 180° about the connector axis. Also provided is a cart for carrying instrumentation including a monitor support as above, and a method for using it. The cart includes a bottom portion for holding a desktop instrument, the bottom portion including wheels for rolling the cart; and a top portion for holding the monitor support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Duane De Jong, Aaron J. Cheline
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Publication number: 20130271940Abstract: A retractable display configured as a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies or panels, a transport box having a lid configured to enclose the display system, the box or subassemblies having a rack system configured to support the plurality of linked display subassemblies in the transport box, a lift mechanism configured to assemble and disassemble the plurality of releasably interlinked display subassemblies into a seamless display, and an alignment system configured to align one display subassembly with a neighboring display subassembly and thus, functions as a rugged self-contained transport box of a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies capable of automated assembly into a seamless display larger than its transport box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Richard Craig Cope, Douglas Andrew Price, Drew Fredrick Meincke
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Patent number: 8559191Abstract: Embodiments of a multi-purpose mounting device for mounting an electrical device to a structure coupled to an airborne object are provided. In one embodiment, the multi-purpose mounting device includes an adapter member and a slide member coupled to the adapter member. The slide member is radially spaced apart from the adapter member to form an open slot, which is configured to receive a portion of the external structural therein to secure the multi-purpose mounting device to the airborne object. A first mounting surface is provided on one of the adapter member and the slide member and configured to support the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: James L. Porter, Matthew Glenn Murphy, Jesse H. Blake
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Publication number: 20130265765Abstract: The invention relates to a quick installation multifunctional display comprising at least two display units, connecting pieces for connecting the display units together; said display unit comprises a frame formed by four side walls, and through-holes are formed in the side walls of the frame, said connecting pieces connect the display units together by the through-holes in the side walls of the frame. The quick installation multifunctional display of the present invention could be formed by connecting the display units together through the connecting pieces, which makes the installation very convenient; furthermore, the workload and time for installation of the quick installation multifunctional display could be decreased, which lowers the installation costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: HUNAN XINYASHENG TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Liang, Wenying Yong, Zhan Liang
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Publication number: 20130265738Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for resizing an electronic display that includes front and back plates, a perimeter seal spacing apart the plates and defining an enclosed cell area between the plates that includes an original display image area, image-generating medium sealed in the enclosed cell area, and electrical circuits on inner surfaces of the plates extending throughout the original display image area. For example, a cut line may be identified that intersects across the original display image area of the display. A laser may be directed adjacent the cut line to heat and/or separate leads of the electrical circuits adjacent the cut line. The display may be cut adjacent the cut line, e.g., before or after separating leads along the cut line, resulting in a target display portion with an exposed edge, and an excess display portion, and then the exposed edge may be sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventor: Lawrence E. Tannas, JR.
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Patent number: 8553429Abstract: An electrical component mounting assembly is disclosed for attaching a cylindrical electrical component (C1) such as capacitor, diode, or resistor to a mounting member such as a printed circuit board in a horizontal or vertical orientation. The mounting assembly can have a housing (12) and a sleeve (14) placed around the electrical component which cooperates with the housing to retain the electrical component to the housing. A substantially inner cylindrical wall (32) of the housing can taper inward from an entrance (34) end to a rear wall (18) to form a tapering or narrowing chamber (30). The sleeve can have a slit that runs along the entire length of the sleeve and a tapered outer surface (28) that cooperates with the tapered chamber to clamp or compress against the electrical component as the sleeve is inserted into the housing. The lack of appreciable expansion of the housing creates a tight friction fit to secure the sleeve to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Niall McNamara, Brendan Maguire, Denis O'Sullivan, SeanGearoid McMahon, Colm Reidy, Michael Crampton
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Patent number: 8553424Abstract: An exemplary electronic device enclosure includes a box, a mainboard having a plurality of slots, a card having a bottom end fixed in one slot of the mainboard, and an opposite top end, and a locking device. The locking device includes a fixing member and an engaging member. The fixing member includes a plurality of first teeth. The engaging member includes a plurality of second teeth matching with the first teeth, a bottom of the engaging member having a cutout defined therein, and the cutout adapted for receiving an edge of the card. The engaging member is operable so that the second teeth engage with various of the first teeth, whereby a location of the engaging member is adjustable relative to the location of the fixing member, and thereby the engaging member is capable of engaging with the card when the card is at different locations.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsung-Hsun Chiang
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Publication number: 20130258183Abstract: A support according to an embodiment is a support that supports a wiring board including a mounting area for an image sensor, a first lead area extending from the mounting area and having a first connection terminal formed therein, and a second lead area extending from the mounting area and having a second connection terminal formed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: Takatoshi Kamei
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Patent number: 8547708Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a card board on which a card slot at least a part of which is formed of metal and into which a recording medium can be inserted is mounted, and a memory board on which memories are mounted. The card board is disposed facing to a surface of the memory board on which the memories are mounted, and the card slot and at least a part of the memories are disposed so as to be overlapped when viewing from a direction orthogonal to the board surface of the card board.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Naohiro Arai
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Patent number: 8547691Abstract: A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard, a universal serial bus (USB) interface arranged on the motherboard. Also included is a USB device, a mounting seat and a cover. The USB device engages with the USB interface. The mounting seat is attached to the motherboard and enclosing the USB interface, and the cover is mounted to the mounting seat and resists against a top of the USB device to fasten the USB device to the USB interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Zhe Zhang, Bing-Bao Guo
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Patent number: 8546702Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher David Prest, Douglas Weber
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Patent number: 8537566Abstract: A display unit includes a lower cover, a display disposed on the lower cover, a metal bracket securing the display on the lower cover and an upper cover fixed to the lower cover to sandwich the display and the bracket between the lower cover and the upper cover. The bracket includes a plate pressing a back side of the display towards the lower cover and a tab contacting a lateral face of the display. The bracket is grounded.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ji-Feng Qiu, Ke-Hui Peng, Li-Ni Liang, Ren-Wen Wang
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Patent number: 8537565Abstract: An electronic control unit-mounting electric junction box having a versatile structure configured to accommodate both external and built-in electronic control units. The junction box includes an external upper case that forms the mounting space of an electronic control unit by means of a recessed containing section opening to the outer surface of a case, and a built-in upper case that internally forms the mounting space of an electronic control unit by raising outward the bottom wall of the recessed containing section in the external upper case are standardized in a basic section with the position of the bottom wall excluded, and a lower case and a conducting path that are combined with the external upper case and the built-in upper case are standardized.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20130235546Abstract: An appendage-mounted display apparatus comprising a device mount for attaching electronic devices and a cuff assembly that provides a uniform tension fit around a user's appendage. The cuff assembly comprises a multi-layer blend of soft and rigid components and a ratcheting lacing or strap system to achieve a customizable, non-slip fit that may be quickly and easily adjusted with one hand. The device mount may be adapted to accommodate a variety of electronic devices including mobile phones, smartphones, and other communication devices, portable computers, maps, audio and music devices, global positioning system devices, and other interactive electronic devices and displays, as well as paper maps, checklists, and other static forms of guidance and instruction. In addition, the device mount may include a rail system for attaching a flashlight and/or other tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
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Publication number: 20130235547Abstract: An assembly includes a flange that can be fixed to an interior wall structure, such as an electrical box. A planar surface of the flange abuts the outer surface of the wall substrate thus providing tight contact between the wall substrate and the interior structure. Mating elements of the flange engage an electrical device to maintain the device in flush and parallel alignment with the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: BRAINWAVE RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Guy GAGNE, James W. Rodgers
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Patent number: 8526197Abstract: A coupling member for stably and easily performing coupling of an object to be supported and a stand and movement after the coupling, and an electronic device having the same are provided The coupling member coupling a plate-shaped object to be supported and a stand having a base and a supporting pillar, includes: a first fixing part which is fixed to a rear face of the object to be supported; a holding part attached to the first fixing part with a gap therebetween; a second fixing part which is fixed to the supporting pillar of the stand; and a cavity housing the supporting pillar of the stand, which is provided between the first and second fixing parts.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Hidetoshi Takashima
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Patent number: 8526161Abstract: An electronic device may have buttons, a display, and a vibrator unit. Buttons may be included in electronic devices such as glass buttons, metal buttons, buttons that are assembled on printed circuit boards, and buttons that are partly formed from antenna structures. Button coatings may be used to improve the sliding performance of metal-on-metal buttons. A layer of polymer may be interposed between a button plate and a housing structure. A glass button member may have an underside on which a layer of patterned ink is formed. Elastomeric members may be used to reduce button rattle. Portions of a button may be provided with conductive features that form portions of an antenna.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Trent Weber, Michael B. Wittenberg, Michelle A. Yu, Scott Myers, Kurt Stiehl
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Publication number: 20130215568Abstract: An adapter to mount, in a housing, a device having a connector includes a tray to which the device is fixed, a chassis into which the tray is inserted from one direction, fixed in the housing, a connector substrate on which a connecter is mounted, attached to a back portion of the chassis in the one direction, the connector being connected to the connector of the device while movable in a plane orthogonal to the one direction, and a first conductive elastic element attached on one side of a first wall portion of the chassis, extending in the one direction, in which the tray is pressed onto a second wall portion of the chassis opposing the first wall portion while the tray is inserted into the chassis and the device connector is connected to the connector of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.Inventor: Yumi Kumachi
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Patent number: 8513528Abstract: A cable interconnection structure includes a sheet-metal member including a wall which is bent from and substantially normal to a plate-like base and extends along an end side of the base, and an opening including a first opening region provided in the base and a second opening region provided in the wall in a boundary region between the base and the wall; and a support member blocking a portion of the first opening region and supporting the sheet-metal member, wherein the sheet-metal member is slidable from a first position to a second position on the first surface, the support member includes a cutout, and the sheet-metal member includes a tongue which overlaps with the cutout and presses the support member to the sheet metal member, when the sheet-metal member is located at the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Masaki Ishikawa
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Patent number: 8514586Abstract: A positioning structure is used for mounting a expansion card to a printed circuit board. The positioning structure includes a first plate, a second plate and a connecting plate connected between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate defines a slot. The second plate defines an opening. The first plate is selectively mounted to different positions of the circuit board by the slot, and the second plate is selectively mounted to different positions of the expansion card by the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wei Tan
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Patent number: 8514590Abstract: The power conversion apparatus includes electronic components constituting a power conversion circuit, a cooler for cooling at least some of the electronic components, and a case housing the electronic components and the cooler. The at least some of the electronic components and the cooler are fixed to and integrated in a frame as an internal unit . The internal unit including therein the semiconductor modules also includes a control circuit board fitted to board fixing sections formed in the frame so as to project from the frame in the height direction perpendicular to the plane of the frame. Each of the board fixing sections has a board abutment surface at a position closer to the frame than the tips of control terminals of the semiconductor modules formed so as to project in the height direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Akira Nakasaka, Masaru Miyazaki, Kenichi Oohama