Movable Holder For Receiver Or Handset Patents (Class 379/426)
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Patent number: 12220807Abstract: The handheld device improves an operability. The handheld device 1 includes a tablet 2 provided on the front side of the device 1 and a grip part 3 provided on the backside of the device 1 and to be griped by the operator H. The grip part 3 is rotatable relative to the tablet 2.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: IDEC CORPORATIONInventors: Koichi Nakajima, Kenichi Yasukawa, Souhei Okamoto, Momomi Oishi, Shigetoshi Fujitani
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Patent number: 12208746Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a vehicle display retention system, comprising a display unit affixed to a display frame and connected to a grab bar, and an intermediate adapter coupled to the grab bar, characterized in that the intermediate adapter comprises a mounting arm for attachment to a vehicle at a first mounting member, a retention strap coupled to the mounting arm and the vehicle at the first mounting member, and an attachment component coupled to the intermediate adapter.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company LimitedInventors: Volker Erhart, Arne Schmierer, Csaba Szilágyi
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Patent number: 12207746Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a durable, magnetic cup holder having one or more magnets disposed in a housing, such as a metal or steel housing. The magnetic cup holder can have more than one opening or lumen, so as to be configured to house both a drink and a mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Priefert Mfg. Co, Inc.Inventor: Edward D. Priefert
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Patent number: 12113385Abstract: An inductive charging device for charging a mobile telephone within a public transport vehicle comprises a body section that includes an inductive charging device. A holder is provided for holding the mobile telephone in a fixed charging position relative to the inductive charging device. The holder includes a plurality of rigid arms that are fixed in position relative to the main body, and a plurality of biasing members movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The biasing members are arranged within the holder such that they are moved to the retracted position when the mobile telephone is inserted into the holder and in said retracted position apply an inwardly biasing force to the mobile telephone to hold it in the charging position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: EAO LtdInventors: Alex Grout, Peter Fairchild, Graham Love, Charles Greenway
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Patent number: 12075905Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for supporting electronic devices are described. Such systems and apparatuses provide significant adaptability to position an electronic device in commonly used locations by using an interface that is readily provided in virtually any location. Furthermore, the systems and apparatuses described herein include cradles that adaptable to a wide array of electronic device dimensions, including width and depth or thickness.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: GeeLux Holdings, Ltd.Inventor: Marcio Marc Abreu
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Patent number: 11981264Abstract: A device holder assembly that includes a body and a housing coupled to the body. A drive assembly is rotatably coupled to the housing. A leg assembly that includes a first leg and a second leg is coupled to the housing. A first rack gear is coupled to the first leg and the drive assembly. A second rack gear is coupled to the second leg and the drive assembly. The drive assembly permits instantaneous movement of the first leg and the second leg. A first finger is rotatably coupled to the first leg and a second finger is coupled to the second leg. The first finger has a first finger outer surface and the second finger has a second finger outer surface that are generally coplanar with the body outer surface when the first finger and the second finger are in a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Rafael Rego, Tuan Quoc Nguyen, Bradley Berner, Michael Arbaugh, Gary Vincent Morales, Robert Charles Shipley
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Patent number: 11489350Abstract: An adjustable cradle for mounting a mobile device that includes a base having a lower support, a back support, an engagement cavity defined by the back support, and a connector disposed in the lower support; and an arm adjustably extending from the base and having an upper support and a base engagement element extending partially and adjustably into the engagement cavity. The base and arm define an adjustable cavity to receive the mobile device with the upper support, lower support, and back support engaging the mobile device. The base further includes opposing resilient guides extending from the back support to adjust to a width of the mobile device, or a combination of the mobile device and a case, to engage the mobile device or case and to guide a connector of the mobile device or case into coupling with the connector of the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: National Products, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 11487325Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and an arm movably supported on the base. The arm has a ratchet gear set and a distal end configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the base. The dock further includes a ratchet pawl positioned within the base. The ratchet pawl is movable between a first position, in which the ratchet pawl engages the ratchet gear set to inhibit movement of the arm relative to the base, and a second position, in which the ratchet pawl disengages the ratchet gear set to allow movement of the arm relative to the base. The dock further includes an electronic actuator operable to actuate the ratchet pawl from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Yu-Chia Huang, Alex James Klinkman
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Patent number: 11479183Abstract: A process for mounting an object within an adjustable device. The adjustable device can in turn be attached to a vehicle to hold the object to the vehicle. This adjustable device may be made larger or smaller to accommodate different sizes of objects. The adjustment of the adjustable device comes from the interaction of a set of one or more ribs on one piece with a set of channels on another piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Inventors: John David Strayn, Michael Shane Holloway
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Patent number: 11473601Abstract: A foldable three-section clamping device is disclosed, comprising a first support unit, provided with a rotatable first pivot member, a first extension member extending from middle of the first pivot member, and the first support unit having a clamp for clamping at a place; a second support unit, provided with a rotatable second pivot member, and a second extension member extending from middle of the second pivot member, the first extension member and the second extension member being mutually docked and both being rotatable along the same axis; a clamping unit being disposed on the second support unit, and the clamping unit further comprising a first clamping arm, an extension member and a second clamping arm, the extension member being disposed on the first clamping arm and adjustable by sliding, the second clamping arm being disposed on the extension member and adjustable by sliding.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Eagle Fan
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Patent number: 11383654Abstract: A support device having a receiving surface, a first holding element and a second holding element, the first holding element being movable relative to the receiving surface, the support device including a blocking device having at least one blocking element movable between a release position and at least one blocking position and further including at least one constraint element urging the blocking element towards its release position. The blocking element moves towards its blocking position when the support device is subjected to a blocking acceleration greater than or equal to a predetermined acceleration. The blocking element interacts with a blocking surface in the blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Fabien Gougeon, Julien Aussietre
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Patent number: 11365846Abstract: A rotation mechanism having a positioning function includes a rotary base, a rotary set rotatably arranged on the rotary base, a securing set mounted on the rotary set for adjusting a spacing between the rotary set and the rotary base, and an elastic set mounted between the securing set and the rotary set and butted against by the securing set for providing an elastic force. The rotary case includes a fix pin extending from the rotary base and a first slide portion portion disposed on the rotary base and configured around the fix pin. The rotary set includes a second slide portion correspondingly engaged with the first slide portion, and a first opening used for receiving the fix pin and allowing the rotary set being rotated relative to the rotary base.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: TYMPHANY ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: Yubin Luo
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Patent number: 11346136Abstract: A security apparatus for retaining a electronic device when being displayed to a customer for evaluation. The security apparatus comprises a housing including a base and a plurality of arms mounting to the base for holding the electronic device. The security apparatus also includes a locking mechanism moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism is configured to engage each of the plurality of arms to (i) secure the electronic device in the locked position, and (ii) release the electronic device in the unlocked position. The locking mechanism is accessible to a side of the housing which is inaccessible to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SCORPION SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 11215426Abstract: This application is a continuation in part comprising two versions of two different kinds of display and display device mounts. comprising two versions of a multi positional and multi image displaying, tactical and non tactical camera and display device mounts, as well as two versions of a multi positional and multi image displaying, tactical and non tactical displays with a camera, mountable on the various mounting rails on firearms with the ability to maintain, both the perfect lineal and biaxial lineal alignment of the lens of the digital sensor with the target reticle of sights and scopes on a firearm as well as a visual of video targeting and surveilling images acquired through and around other target viewing devices on a firearm and do so, from any position the user would have to position himself in relation to the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Inventor: Robert Marshall Campbell
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Patent number: 11203306Abstract: A dashboard attachment device is disclosed for mounting an electronic device within a vehicle. The dashboard attachment device is installed between at least two interior surfaces of a vehicle (e.g., a windshield and a dashboard). The dashboard attachment device may have a wedge shape to fit the intersection between the two interior surfaces. A beam or arm extends away from a base portion of the dashboard attachment device to a mount portion. The mount portion may be used to mount an electronic device that may include one or more sensors directed to the vehicle's environment and/or to position the electronic device in the vehicle operator's field of view to aid the operator (e.g., with navigation). The mount may be interchangeable subject to the interface to the electronic device. The dashboard attachment device may include an adherence point to secure the dashboard attachment device to one or both of the interior surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Lynette Ross, Stephen Senatore, Adam Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11179856Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to user-assisted robotic control systems, user interfaces for remote control of robotic systems, vision systems in robotic control systems, and modular grippers for use by robotic systems. Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer-readable media instructions are disclosed for interactions with and control of robotic systems, in particular, pick and place systems using soft robotic actuators to grasp, move and release target objects.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: SOFT ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Michael Rosenstein, Jeff Curhan, Joshua Aaron Lessing, Ryan Knopf, Daniel Harburg, Mark Chiappetta
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Patent number: 10936021Abstract: A receptacle apparatus has a top-side surface, bottom-side surface, right-side surface, and left-side surface. Additionally, the top-side surface has an upward protruding flange. Furthermore, the receptacle apparatus has a top-side gripping member, bottom-side gripping member, right-side gripping member, and left-side gripping member. The top-side gripping member is operably attached to the upward protruding flange, and is configured to grip a first portion of a tablet device to the receptacle apparatus. Moreover, the bottom-side gripping member is configured to grip a second portion of the tablet device to the receptacle apparatus. Also, the right-side gripping member is configured to grip a third portion of the tablet device to the receptacle apparatus. Finally, the left-side gripping member is configured to grip a fourth portion of the tablet device to the receptacle device.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: iOgrapher, LLCInventors: Loren Basulto, Dale Woiken
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Patent number: 10925414Abstract: A security device and base for a mobile device. The security device includes a body, at least two sliding arms coupled to the body, and a leveling plate coupled to the body and configured to receive the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 10848877Abstract: A portable audio system with an integral hearing test is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of filter circuits. A processor applies a respective audio frequency to each filter circuit in a test mode to determine a respective gain based on a user input and applies the respective gain to each filter circuit in a normal mode. A switch circuit selects an audio signal from a plurality of sources in the normal mode. An analog-to-digital converter converts the selected audio signal to a digital signal and applies the digital signal to the plurality of filter circuits. A sum circuit receives a digital output signal from each of the plurality of filter circuits and produces a combined signal. A digital-to-analog converter converts the combined signal to an analog output signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventor: Robert Newton Rountree, Sr.
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Patent number: 10780840Abstract: A cellphone stand drawer apparatus for supporting a cellphone in a vehicle includes a housing having a housing interior. A drawer track is coupled to the housing and a pair of drawer sides is coupled to the drawer track. A drawer front and a base are coupled to the pair of drawer sides. An opener arm moves the pair of drawer sides from a closed position to an alternate open position. A touch latch is coupled to the housing and the drawer front. A cradle axle is coupled to the pair of drawer sides and a pair of cradle arms is coupled to the cradle axle. The pair of cradle arms pivots and slides on the cradle axle to secure a cellphone both within the drawer apparatus in the closed position and standing in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Tammie Richardson
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Patent number: 10774983Abstract: Support system for mobile devices with a main body provided with a lower stop element, movable in a vertical direction with respect to the main body, two lateral stop elements simultaneously movable, in opposite directions, with respect to the main body, an elastic element acting on the lateral stop elements and which tend to move the latter two in a horizontal approaching direction of their respective front flanges, and an upper stop element mounted on the main body with the possibility of manual movement in a vertical direction. The support system may further include a power source and lighting elements integrated in the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: AIKLO TECHNOLOGIES, S. L.Inventors: Sergio Ehlis Pirretas, David Palomar Cros
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Patent number: 10704564Abstract: A personal fanning assembly for cooling a user includes a shell that defines an interior space. The shell has a back that is open. A panel is coupled to the shell and defines a recess and a chamber in the interior space. The recess is configured to insert an electronic device of a user. Each of a plurality of holes that is positioned in the shell and the panel is configured to align with a respective functional element of the electronic device. A blower, which is coupled to the shell and positioned in the chamber, is configured to force air through an orifice that is positioned in a front of the shell onto the user. A plurality of slats extends between opposing edges of the orifice. The slats are positioned to shield the blower and are configured to direct the air that is forced through the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Inventor: Jermaine Jones
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Patent number: 10663104Abstract: A full-automatic horizontal clamping holder includes a rear base, a bottom support arm, a left holding arm and a right holding arm mounted to the rear base. The full-automatic horizontal clamping holder further includes a return elastic member extending vertically for returning the bottom support arm upward. A linkage assembly is provided between the bottom support arm and the left and right holding arms for linking the left and right holding arms to horizontally move inward or outward so as to clamp or release a mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: SHENZHEN ANNAIJIA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Weiyu Yang
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Patent number: 10648493Abstract: A clamping bracket includes base casing, clamping mechanism, controlling mechanism, and anchor mechanism. Clamping mechanism includes first and second clamping members. Controlling mechanism includes a first sliding member being connected to the first clamping member and being slidingly connected to the base casing, and a transmission member being connected to the base casing. Through the transmission member's own movement, transmission member drives the first clamping member to move toward or away from the second clamping member. Anchor mechanism includes a first anchor member that connects to the transmission member and a second anchor member that connects to the base casing. The first anchor member is in an unlock state when separating from the second anchor member and in a lock state when engaging with the second anchor member. Anchor mechanism allows the variable distance between the first clamping member and the second clamping member for holding different mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: GUANGDONG GOPOD GROUP HOLDING CO., LTD.Inventor: Zhuowen Liao
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Patent number: 10644740Abstract: A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRLInventor: Noah Balmer
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Patent number: 10587739Abstract: A system for holding an electronic device includes a body portion, the body portion having a flat surface. The system further includes a first holding piece and a second holding piece, each of the first and second holding pieces including a holding surface approximately perpendicular to the flat surface. The system further includes an arm interconnected with the first holding piece, the arm extending into an aperture in the body portion, the body portion including a mechanism for holding the arm in a first fixed position such that there is a first distance between the first and second holding pieces, the mechanism further providing for orientation of the arm in a second fixed position such that there is a second distance between the first and second holding pieces, the second distance less than the first, the first and second holding pieces being complementarily shaped to hold the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Rex Stevens
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Patent number: 10533699Abstract: A full-automatic horizontal clamping holder includes a rear base, a bottom support arm, a left holding arm and a right holding arm mounted to the rear base. The full-automatic horizontal clamping holder further includes a return elastic member extending vertically for returning the bottom support arm upward. A linkage assembly is provided between the bottom support arm and the left and right holding arms for linking the left and right holding arms to horizontally move inward or outward so as to clamp or release a mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: SHENZHEN ANNAIJIA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Weiyu Yang
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Patent number: 10439345Abstract: An interface device for connecting a portable electronic device to a vehicle includes a holding module for receiving a portable electronic device with a display, and an adaptor module for connecting the portable electronic device to a vehicle. The holding module has a slot into which the portable electronic device is inserted and a front opening exposing the display of the portable electronic device, and an edge portion of the display is covered by a front part of the holding module.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignees: RENAULT s.a.s., JITEL GLOBAL Co., Ltd., 2BEONE SOLUTIONS Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chan Jung, Jeong Cheol Park, Hyung Jin Seo
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Patent number: 10389399Abstract: A protective arrangement for an electronic device includes a flexible cover having a panel and a skirt that form an interior cavity to receive an electronic device; and an adapter fixedly positioned in the flexible cover and having a male plug with connectors extending into the interior cavity of the flexible cover for mating with a female socket of the device and a contactor with contacts adjacent outwardly from the flexible cover and electrically coupled to one or more of the connectors of the plug. A docking cradle or external adapter can receive the electronic device and cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: NATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 10291980Abstract: A retaining member for an earphone includes an outer layer of a first material surrounding an inner core of a second material. The retaining member extends from the earphone, and is curved to generally match the shape the antihelix of a human ear. The second material is harder than the first material, providing a stiffness to the retaining member that causes it to apply an upward and backward force against the antihelix when the retaining member is bent to fit under the antihelix of a particular user's ear.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Ryan C. Silvestri, Eric M. Wallace, Kevin P. Annunziato, Stephen D. Boyle, Joshua Kevin Dryden
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Patent number: 10237383Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile phone holder including a base, the holder: providing a flexible sheet and a sliding device so as to allow the fingers to pass through the arch-shaped flexible sheet during one-handed operations; making one-handed operations easier so as to prevent the mobile phone from dropping during one-handed operations; and allowing the height of the flexible sheet provided in an arch shape to be adjusted, thereby enabling the mobile phone to be put directly on a loading surface and allowing a user to freely use both hands.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Jin Kyu Park
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Patent number: 10177583Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes a battery-powered wireless switch and a switch dock. The switch includes a microcontroller, a short range wireless transmitter, and one or more tactile control buttons. Additionally, the switch includes one or more docking prongs. Each docking prong is contained within a groove in a switch back, with pivot pins through one end of each docking prong perpendicular to a prong longitudinal axis and parallel to the switch back. The switch also includes flexible strips coupled to the same end of each docking prong as the pivot pins, and a prong extender button coupled to the flexible strips. The dock includes one or more docking prong slots, where the number of slots matches the number of prongs. The prongs fit in the slots to mount the switch to the dock.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Hall Labs LLCInventors: David R. Hall, Mark D. Hall, Clint Cook, Davido Hyer, Joe Fox, Jedediah Knight
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Patent number: 10128887Abstract: A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRLInventor: Noah Balmer
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Patent number: 10119512Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of performing communication with a vehicle, and a method for controlling the same. A mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a terminal body, an antenna provided in the body, and a socket formed such that a vehicle key module is insertable, wherein the socket is located between the antenna and a printed circuit board (PCB) provided in the terminal body, such that the inserted vehicle key module is electrically connected directly to the antenna without passing through the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Cheol Kang, Hyungjoo Cheon, Cheegoog Kim, Mansoo Sin, Ramchan Woo, Changseok Cho, Kyungsoo Hwang, Sanghoon Hwang
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Patent number: 10086771Abstract: A support for a mobile device has a front face bearing a stationary jaw. The support includes a moving jaw facing the stationary jaw, mounted in translation on the front face of the support. The moving jaw is able to receive a side edge of the mobile device, and the support further includes at least one guide ramp secured to the support, on which the moving jaw is slidingly mounted between a separated position, in which the mobile device is placed against the moving jaw, and a maintaining position, in which the mobile device is kept pressed against the stationary jaw. The support includes at least one return element, secured to the support, cooperating with the moving jaw over the entire length of the guide ramp and able to grip the mobile device against the stationary jaw.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Faurecia Interieur IndustrieInventors: Philippe Barre, Julien Beauregard, Christophe Brunard, Sergio Da Costa Pito, Bruno Dinant
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Patent number: 10065570Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive and retain an electronic device. First and second doors are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting surface and are gearingly engaged to one another on a rear side of the mounting surface for synchronized lateral movement between open and closed positions. An actuator is disposed on either the first or second door for actuating the doors to the open position from the closed position. A detent lever is pivotally coupled to either the first or second door and is configured to detent the doors in the open position. A detent release lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting surface, and is configured to release the detent lever such that the doors automatically move from the open position to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Patent number: 9975638Abstract: A cradle device is configured to removably store a terminal device provided with a first recess having a second recess on its inner side face, the second recess being dented in a direction intersecting a removable direction. This cradle device includes a third recess, a pusher, and a locker. The third recess is capable of storing at least a part of the terminal device, the part including the first recess. The pusher is brought into contact with the first recess of the terminal device stored in the third recess, thereby pushing up the terminal device from the third recess. The locker is disposed in combination with the pusher and has a projection part formed to be engageable with the second recess. The locker holds the terminal device in such a manner that the projection part is engaged with the second recess of the terminal device pushed up by the pusher.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Yutaro Usuginu
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Patent number: 9975497Abstract: A holder for holding a portable device on an air-outlet grille of a vehicle. The holder includes a body portion having a fixed pad supporting one side of the portable device; a moving portion having a moving pad that is linearly movable between first and second positions; an elastic plate that restricts movement of the moving pad at the second position; a depressible button to release the moving pad from a fixed state to a movable state. The moving pad contacts the opposite side of the portable device which is then retained between the fixed and moving pads. A tongs portion, having a tongs clip, a coupling clip, and a tongs holder, secures the body portion to the air-outlet grille. A spring compressed when the moving pad moves from first to second position, moves the moving pad back towards the first position when the button is depressed.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventor: Sehhan Kim
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Patent number: 9954330Abstract: A protective arrangement for an electronic device includes a flexible cover having a panel and a skirt that form an interior cavity to receive an electronic device; and an adapter fixedly positioned in the flexible cover and having a male plug with connectors extending into the interior cavity of the flexible cover for mating with a female socket of the device and a contactor with contacts adjacent outwardly from the flexible cover and electrically coupled to one or more of the connectors of the plug. A docking cradle or external adapter can receive the electronic device and cover. A docking cradle may have a movable arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: National Products, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 9955598Abstract: An apparatus to clamp and support a device includes a chassis, two clamping members, an elastic element, a driving pole, a cam, and a cover. The chassis includes a blocking tab. The two clamping members include a first clamping member and a second clamping member. The elastic element is located in a receiving hole. The driving pole is rotatable relative to the chassis. The cam can engage with the driving pole, and includes a first cam flange abutting to a first engaging post of the first clamping member. The cover is mounted to the chassis. The two clamping members and the cam are located between the chassis and the cover. The cam is rotated by the driving pole. The first cam flange urges the first engaging post to move the first clamping member away from the second clamping member.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chao-Ping Wen, Zhou Chen, Tao Jiang, Tai-Shan Zhu
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Patent number: 9942998Abstract: An electronic mobile device holder includes a first support member and a second support member coupled together to carry an electronic mobile device. The first support member includes a first slot and the second support member includes a second slot. The first slot couples to the second support member and the second slot couples to the first support member to couple the first support member to the second support member to provide a platform that carries the electronic mobile device. The electronic mobile device holder can be disassembled and inserted into a card slot of a wallet or a card slot of an electronic mobile device case for convenient storage and carrying. The electronic mobile device holder enables hands-free viewing of a screen of a mobile electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Flight Level Design Partners, LLCInventors: John Mayes, George R. McDermand
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Patent number: 9913526Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for supporting electronic devices are described. Such systems and apparatuses provide significant adaptability to position an electronic device in commonly used locations by using an interface that is readily provided in virtually any location. Furthermore, the systems and apparatuses described herein include cradles that adaptable to a wide array of electronic device dimensions, including width and depth or thickness.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: GEELUX HOLDINGS, LTD.Inventor: Marcio Marc Abreu
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Patent number: 9874902Abstract: A mobile computing device docking station is provided. The device includes an open enclosure comprising a curved inner surface. A first wall forms a first portion of the open enclosure. A second wall forms a second portion of the open enclosure, the second wall is opposite the first wall, and the first wall extends higher in a direction of an opening of the open enclosure than the second wall. A protrusion extends from the curved inner surface between the first wall and the second wall. Further provided is a combination mobile computing device and docking station and a method of projecting sound emitted by a mobile computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: BPM Products, LLCInventor: Brian McCracken
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Patent number: 9876885Abstract: The cell phone case with integrated hooks is configured for use with a personal data device. The cell phone case with integrated hooks is a housing that contains the personal data device. The cell phone case with integrated hooks comprises a housing, a plurality of fasteners, and a removable pad. The plurality of fasteners are retractably installed within the housing. Each of the plurality of fasteners attach the housing to a vertical surface such that the personal data device may be hung from the vertical surface thereby allowing the personal data device to be used in a hands free manner. The removable pad provides an anchor point for use by the plurality of fasteners when hanging the personal data device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Inventor: Luis Velasquez
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Patent number: 9821723Abstract: A mobile device holder having a front face, an integral fixed jaw, and a movable jaw positioned facing the fixed jaw and movable in translational motion on the front face. The movable jaw receives a bottom edge of the mobile device and can be moved between a released position for inserting or removing the mobile device, and a holding position in which the mobile device is held clamped against the fixed jaw. The movable jaw includes a protuberance extending along a plane parallel to the front face of the holder and defining a clamping tab for clamping the bottom edge of the mobile device. In use, the tab maintains a space between the rear face of the mobile device and the front face of the holder in order to limit the frictional contact of the rear face of the mobile device with the front face of the holder when mounted.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Faurecia Interieur IndustrieInventor: Mickaël Mannarino
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Patent number: 9797543Abstract: An adjustable tablet device holder includes a holder body including an arched sliding slot located in the back side and a locating plate extended from the back side adjacent to the arched sliding slot, and an adjustment mechanism including a turnable mounted in the holder body and having a position-limit rod extended out of the arched sliding slot and movable between the two ends of the arched sliding slot to rotate the turnable and lockable to the locating plate by a lock to stop the turntable from rotation and four clamping plates vertically and horizontally mounted in four sides and defining a clamping space for holding a mobile tablet device and movable inwardly and outwardly to adjust the horizontal width and vertical height of the clamping space upon rotation of the turnable.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Chen-Source Inc.Inventor: Po-Hsuan Lin
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Patent number: 9788640Abstract: An extendable and retractable earpiece cable assembly for mobile communication or sound devices including a housing integrally formed with or detachably connected to a casing for protecting a mobile electronic device. The housing receives a mechanism around which at least one earpiece cable is removably wound. The earpiece cable is extendable from and retractable into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Robert Kroupa
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Patent number: 9749002Abstract: A clamping apparatus includes: a base defining a holding plate; two clamping units installed on the machine base and movable relative to each other; a unidirectional restriction unit restricting the clamping units from moving toward a center of the holding plate, having a portion exposed to an exterior of the holding plate such that an applied pressure results in withdrawal of the portion into the base and releases the clamping units from moving, thereby permitting the clamping units to move toward each other to clamp an electronic device tightly; and a manipulating unit is disposed in the base and has an manipulating part exposed to an exterior of the base such that activation of the manipulating part results in causing simultaneous movement of the clamping units away from each other and releasing the electronic device from the clamping units.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Eagle Fan
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Patent number: 9706026Abstract: A protective arrangement for an electronic device includes a flexible cover having a panel and a skirt that form an interior cavity to receive an electronic device; and an adapter fixedly positioned in the flexible cover and having a male plug with connectors extending into the interior cavity of the flexible cover for mating with a female socket of the device and a contactor with contacts adjacent outwardly from the flexible cover and electrically coupled to one or more of the connectors of the plug. A docking cradle or external adapter can receive the electronic device and cover. A docking cradle may have a movable arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: National Products, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 9654610Abstract: An assembly for mobile electronic devices enhances audio by shaping the direction of emitted waves. Such a wave-shaping assembly is retractable so as to be flush or nearly flush with a surface of a mobile electronic device, and is extendable for playing audio to a listener more than a certain distance away from the mobile device. The wave-shaping assembly is suitable for voice, music, and other audible sound effects. The length and width of the extension of the wave-shaping assembly is variable, depending on the application and the industrial design of the mobile electronic device. The wave-shaping assembly is included either as a feature at time of manufacture, or as an added, optional attachment to a mobile electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Inventor: Alireza Alavian