Protective Cover Patents (Class 455/575.8)
  • Patent number: 12127650
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device. A housing defines a recess to receive the mobile device. At least one chassis resides within one or a plurality of voids in the housing. Each chassis holds at least one permanent magnet contained within the chassis. The chassis are retained between a liner and a rim of the void. The chassis is/are biased to have an external surface substantially flush with an external surface of the housing when no external magnetic mass is present and can rise above the external surface when an external magnetic mass is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: 1Lss, Inc
    Inventors: Fernando Mora, Alejandro Baca, Mydul R. Islam, Kevin H. Vuong
  • Patent number: 12107614
    Abstract: A mobile terminal protective case for diving includes an upper shell, a lower shell, a clamping assembly arranged in the accommodating cavity, and a positioning plate arranged in an accommodating cavity. The upper shell and the lower shell are closed together to form the accommodating cavity. Shooting control buttons triggering virtual shooting buttons of a mobile terminal are arranged on the upper shell. The clamping assembly clamps two opposite sides of the mobile terminal. By arranging the clamping assembly and the positioning plate in the accommodating cavity, not only storage of the mobile terminal of different models is realized, versatility is improved. By arranging the shooting control buttons, switching of different shooting nodes is realized, switching of using a front camera and using s rear camera is realized, and shooting control of the mobile terminals of different specifications is realized, which greatly improves user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGDONG XIZHONGXI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xiuhong Deng
  • Patent number: 12088744
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises: a first frame; a second frame configured to make a sliding movement in a first direction with regard to the first frame, or in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a rotating gear coupled to the second frame to be able to rotate around an axis of rotation extending in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction; a flexible display unit comprising a first area coupled to the front surface of the first frame and a second area which is bent while surrounding the rotating gear; a first flexible rack gear extending from the first frame in the first direction, the first flexible rack gear being positioned between the flexible display unit and the second frame and being bent while surrounding the rotating gear; and a second flexible rack gear coupled to the back surface of the flexible display unit so as to engage with the rotating gear and rotate accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jiho Lee, Byunghwa Lee, Jaeyoung Han, Minsoo Kim, Kyunghwan Lee
  • Patent number: 12066868
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing merchant/customer interaction include determining that a tablet computer is in a merchant orientation, retrieving merchant product information according to a received instruction and merchant orientation information, and displaying a merchant screen on the tablet computer that includes the merchant product information according to the merchant orientation information. A change in the orientation of the tablet computer enclosure/stand is then detected from the merchant orientation to a customer orientation. In response, the merchant screen is transitioned on the tablet computer display to a customer screen as the tablet computer enclosure/stand changes orientations by moving the merchant screen and the customer screen linearly while in a stacked orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Voege, Faran Najafi, Egan Schultz, Satish Govindarajan
  • Patent number: 12055975
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing, a roller disposed in the housing, a first cover part configured to be detachable from the housing, a second cover part configured to be detachable from the housing, and a display including a first display area including a first end coupled with the first cover part, and a second display area including a second end coupled with the second cover part, wherein at least a portion of the first display area is configured to be wound around the roller while facing at least a portion of the second display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyunje Cho, Jiwoo Lee, Gun Lim
  • Patent number: 12050492
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a first pivot structure, a second body, a first plate, a second plate, a third plate, a second pivot structure, and a third pivot structure. The first body includes a first region and a second region. The second body includes a third region and a fourth region. The second body is pivotally connected to the first body by the first pivot structure. The first plate is disposed corresponding to the first region. The second plate is disposed corresponding to the third region. The third plate is disposed corresponding to the fourth region. One side of the third plate is adjacent to the second plate, and the other side of the third plate is detachably coupled to the first plate. The second pivot structure connects the first body and the first plate. The third pivot structure connects the second body and the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yalin Wu, Tsung-Ju Chiang, Wei-Chuan Chen, Po-Nien Chen
  • Patent number: 12052043
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device comprises a first anchor, a first case portion, a second anchor, and a second case portion. The first anchor adheres to a housing of a first portion of the electronic device. The first anchor includes a slot. The first case portion includes a body having an aperture, wherein the first anchor is configured to extend through the aperture. The first case portion also includes a peg slidably captured in the body to engage the slot of the first anchor. The second anchor adheres to a housing of a second portion of the device. The second anchor includes a slot. The second case portion includes a body having an aperture, wherein the second anchor is configured to extend through the aperture. The second case portion also includes a peg slidably captured in the body to engage the slot of the second anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Minna L. Ranjeva, Richard W. Vinson, Jason Sagen, Todd Eichinger, Bryan W. Goings
  • Patent number: 12047527
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconfiguring the audio and video interfaces of mobile devices is described. A system for configuring various surfaces of a mobile device for performing additional functions such utilizing the front and reverse side of a mobile device with reconfigurable larger displays for enhancing the visual experience for various applications such as in video, TV and medical imaging is described. A system for command and control of a media center with a mobile device is disclosed. A method for multi-channel processing of audio and video information over mobile devices is described. A method for biometrically authorizing and delivering of copy right content to mobile devices is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Inventors: Rekha K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Patent number: 12009854
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a frame and an elastomeric shell. The elastomeric shell is received in the frame and has an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the outer surface and configured for receiving the mobile device, and a rim extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The inner surface forms inner projections each having an inner extremity extending toward an inside of the elastomeric shell and each being configured for contact with the mobile device when arranged in the inner surface. The outer surface forms outer projections defining respective outer projection extremities and forms outer troughs extending between the outer projections and defining outer trough extremities. The outer projections extend toward a frame inner perimeter of the frame such that each of the outer trough extremities is spaced further from the frame than adjacent ones of the outer projection extremities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Yu Tung Ng, Monica Elizabeth Wright, Darrick Del Moral, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David Kroft Mondry, Harlan Seth Dannenberg, Christopher William Ledesma, Ben Walker Hunt
  • Patent number: 11996876
    Abstract: A rechargeable carrying case for a portable cellular communication system which protects and provides power to a mobile device is provided. The case includes a housing with a first side and second side which provides protection to the mobile device. The carrying case provides aesthetic benefits to the consumer as a sliding system allows for the mobile device to engage the carrying case. The carrying case provides extended battery charging capabilities and is adapted to use with a phone that has two distinct displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventors: Johnathan Coleman, Lael Alexander
  • Patent number: 11986437
    Abstract: A housing apparatus of a rechargeable physiotherapy instrument, that has a shape of a rounded rectangular prism, is disclosed comprising a back plate that has a shape of a rounded rectangular prism without a top plate, and whose one end comprises a first output interface opening, charging interface opening, a second output interface opening, a first baffle plate, a second baffle plate, a first box-like structure, a second box-like structure, a first spring, and a second spring. The first box-like structure further comprises a first wall and a second wall opposite one another. The second box-like structure further comprises a first wall and a second wall opposite one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventor: Raymond Hsu
  • Patent number: 11990930
    Abstract: Disclosed is a film pasting device for electronic terminals. The device includes: a fixing seat provided with a containing groove for containing an electronic terminal, the containing groove being provided with a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat respectively, and the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat being provided with magnetic positioning members; and an adhesive film provided with positioning parts. Mounting holes are provided at the fixing seat, and a protective film can be directly aligned with the electronic terminal during pasting; and the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are arranged in a structure higher than the containing groove, so that the adhesive film can be prevented from being pasted to the electronic terminal when being placed, a defective rate of film pasting is reduced, film pasting is simple, production cost is low, and the device is convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: XuYi Photoelectric Technology Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Mingfeng Li
  • Patent number: 11984642
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic apparatus comprises: a housing including a front plate, a rear plate disposed facing a direction opposite the front plate, and a side bezel enclosing at least a portion of the space between the front plate and the rear plate; a circuit board disposed between the front plate and the rear plate; a first radiating conductor disposed to form at least a portion of the side bezel; a connection member comprising a conductive material disposed between the circuit board and the rear plate; and a processor or communication module comprising communication circuitry disposed on the circuit board. The connection member includes a first curved part provided on one end and contacting the circuit board, and a second curved part provided on another end and contacting the first radiating conductor, thereby electrically connecting the first radiating conductor to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wonjae Lee, Minsoo Kim, Hyuntae Jung, Kiman Kim, Jiwoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11973528
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a protective case for a portable electronic device, which includes a rear shell and a camera decorative ring, the rear shell includes a back plate and a clamping element, the back plate is provided with an avoidance hole, and the inner wall surface of the avoidance hole is provided with a first retention groove, the outer peripheral surface of the camera decorative ring is provided with a limit surface, and a limit part is formed between the limit surface and the inner end surface of the camera decorative ring; the limit part is embedded in the first retention groove, and the inner end surface of the camera decorative ring is evenly aligned with or lower than the inner surface of the back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN LINGYI INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yanghui Zheng, Sen Qiu, Yanghong Zheng, Jingyan Zheng, Qiushun Liu, Shaohua Chen
  • Patent number: 11950670
    Abstract: A waterproof container is adapted for an electronic device with a touch screen. The waterproof container includes an upper component and a lower component. The upper component includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The second layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer. A second touched part of the second layer is connected to a first touched part of the first layer by a plurality of first connections. The second touched part of the second layer is connected to a third touched part of the third layer by a plurality of second connections, and the plurality of first connections and the plurality of second connections are staggered relative to each other. The lower component is connected to the upper component. An accommodating space is enclosed by the lower component and the upper component for accommodating the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Trim Supply Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Shih-Sheng Yang, Hou-Chun Yang
  • Patent number: 11903467
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mount featuring one or more sets of embedded magnets which are designed to engage with complimentary sets of magnets disposed either in a protective case for use with the mount, or in a mobile device contained within such a protective case. The mount includes a pin which is magnetically actuated to extend into a hole disposed in the protective case when the case and the mount are brought within a prescribed distance. Thus, the case and the mount “snap together” and are restrained from sliding relative to one another by the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventor: Bryan Hynecek
  • Patent number: 11886253
    Abstract: This application relates to improving kinematics in a computing device such as a laptop computer. A magnetic latch mechanism includes a magnetic array and an attractor plate. The magnetic array is secured in a top portion of the laptop computer and the attractor plate is secured in a base portion of the laptop computer. An attractive force of the magnetic latch mechanism is calibrated by selectively demagnetizing a portion of one or more magnetic elements in the magnetic array to reduce the attractive force proximate a target force. The calibration technique can include exciting a demagnetizing element, such as a pair of conductive coils, with a short, high frequency demagnetization pulse to create a demagnetized zone within the magnetic array that is completely demagnetized, irrespective of unit to unit variations of magnetic properties in the initially magnetized magnetic array. This technique ensures an accurate kinematic user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Difonzo, Hao Zhu, Bryce W. Wilson, Andrea Del Prete, Stefano Tizianel, Noemi Novello, Maurizio Bertoldo
  • Patent number: 11871821
    Abstract: A universal case for an electronic tablet device is disclosed comprising a rectangular sectioning panel having a front surface and an unobstructed center portion, the sectioning panel divided into four quadrants by projections at intervals along the center lines of the sectioning panel, and a tablet holding assembly comprising four separate quadrant pieces having tablet gripping members, the pieces configured to fit within the sectioning panel quadrants where quadrant pieces diagonally opposite each other are joined by elastic members which permit the quadrant pieces to elastically separate to accommodate a particular tablet device while urging the pieces toward the center thereby providing a secure fit for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED STATES LUGGAGE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Adam Courter, Hayley Lawson
  • Patent number: 11876918
    Abstract: A mobile telephone case that includes a housing structured to receive a mobile telephone, the housing includes a perimeter frame disposed about a perimeter of the mobile telephone to substantially cover and protect the mobile telephone, an at least partially open front face to provide access to a display screen of the mobile telephone, and a protective rear panel that is at least partially movable between an open orientation and a closed orientation when the housing is operatively disposed on the mobile telephone. The protective rear panel substantially covers and protects a rear surface of the mobile telephone when in the closed orientation, with at least a portion thereof being at least partially separable from the perimeter frame to define the open orientation that provides wireless charging access to the rear surface of the mobile telephone with the housing still disposed on the mobile telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Peter Anthony Matos
  • Patent number: 11856342
    Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement and a method for configuring equipment for personal performance monitoring comprising at least one carrier item having a mounting zone for receiving a communication module, one or more sensors and/or actuators and a first processing unit functionally connected to said mounting zone and said sensors and/or actuators. The first processing unit is configured to process sensor signals from the sensors and/or actuators and to communicate with a communication module that is mounted on the mounting zone of the carrier item and having a second processing unit configured to further process said sensor/actuator signals and to communicate processed signals to a remote device over a wireless communication protocol. A remote device is adapted to provide a predefined code to configure the equipment to process sensor or actuator signals according to a use of said carrier item as identified by said predefined code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Mikko Martikka, Kimmo Pernu, Erik Lindman, Terho Lahtinen
  • Patent number: 11846853
    Abstract: Provided are a display unit and a display apparatus, the display unit includes a back plate and a print circuit board disposed on the back plate, wherein the print circuit board is connected to the back plate through a screw, and is provided with a first electrostatic discharge region and a first electrostatic discharge unit; the first electrostatic discharge region is connected to the back plate through the screw to form a first electrostatic discharge channel, and the first electrostatic discharge unit is connected to the back plate to form a second electrostatic discharge channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: Chongqing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qi Cao, Yong Shu, Xinlei Wang, Ming Wang, Nan Wang, Junjie Jiang, Xian Wang
  • Patent number: 11815949
    Abstract: A display device includes a housing including first and second edge areas; a panel assembly between a window and the housing; a first waterproof member corresponding to the first edge area; a second waterproof member corresponding to the second edge area and disconnected from the first waterproof member; and a first sealing member in contact with the first and second waterproof members, the panel assembly, the window and the housing. The panel assembly includes a plurality of members each protruded further than an end of the first waterproof member to respectively define first edges. Each first edge is in contact with the first sealing member, and protruded distances of the first edges from the end of the first waterproof member increase as a cross-sectional distance from the plurality of members to the window decreases to form a stepped shape of the panel assembly at the first edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nam Jin Jang
  • Patent number: 11805871
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a rigid outer layer and a more flexible inner layer is disclosed herein. The case is a single piece case. The outer layer has openings that extend through the thickness of the outer layer. The openings are connected by a groove in the outer layer. The openings and the groove may be filled by a more flexible material. The inner layer has openings. The outer layer is translucent so that the inner layer may be visible through the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Brown, Steven Corraliza, Eric James Hostetler, William Ho
  • Patent number: 11794388
    Abstract: Forming a casing of an information handling system using dual area bi-injection, the method including injecting a first material into a mold: i) at first locations of the mold to form a first portion of a casing, and ii) at second locations of the mold to form a second portion of the casing; and injecting a second material into the mold at third locations of the mold to form a third portion of the casing; wherein injection of the first material and the second material into the mold is done concurrently, wherein injection of the first and the second material into the mold forms a first bonding interface and a second bonding interface between the first material and the second material such that the second material is excluded from ingression to the first portion and the second portion of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Yonghong Duan, David William Grunow, David Wheeler Williams, Patrick A. Hampton, Anthony Wayne Howard
  • Patent number: 11796128
    Abstract: A multi-functional magnetic bracket includes a first bracket with a magnet disposed therein to magnetically attach the first bracket to mobile phone; a second bracket movably connected to the first bracket through a connecting arm, the second bracket and a hinging arm being accommodated to inside of the first bracket, and a ring and a tooth slot opened in the second bracket; and a connector disposed in the second bracket and combined with the second bracket to form a multi-platform bracket for mounting the second bracket on different scenarios and platforms. The connector includes a base of which a surface is adhered to the platform, a limiting buckle disposed in the base and of which one end extends to a side of the second bracket, and a spring bead disposed in the base and of which one end extends to inside of the tooth slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Guangdong Shuowei Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wenhong Ma, Jiawei Gao
  • Patent number: 11758675
    Abstract: Provided is a panel for a display device, a method of manufacturing the same, and a panel assembly including the panel for a display device. The panel for a display device includes a first unit panel and a second unit panel that are consecutively disposed, and a junction configured to bond and connect an edge surface of the first unit panel to an edge surface of the second unit panel facing the edge surface of the first unit panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: KORTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ki Hoon Park, Chan Hwan Kim, Son Ou Lee
  • Patent number: 11738149
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device including a back section and a first front section and a second front section, the first front section being adapted for connection to and separation from the second front section and the back section including an opening for receiving a mobile device; a receiving space located within the first front section and second front section for receiving an injection device, wherein the injection device is at least partially visible when the second section is detached from the first section; a release latch located on one or more of the first front section and second front section for facilitating separation of the second front section from the first front section; and a connector portion for connecting the back section to the first and second front sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Alerje, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Evelyn, William Hunter Martin, Nathan Ivy
  • Patent number: 11737228
    Abstract: Housings for electronic devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, adjoining surfaces of electronic device housings can be mounted or arranged such that adjoining surfaces are flush to a high degree of precision. The electronic devices can be portable and in some cases handheld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: David Pakula, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Scott Myers, Tang Yew Tan
  • Patent number: 11717067
    Abstract: Systems and methods involve implementations such as a first aperture extending through an interior base surface and an exterior base surface, and a second aperture extending through the interior base surface and the exterior base surface, wherein the first aperture includes a first plan-view shape and the second aperture includes a second plan-view shape, the first plan-view shape of the first aperture being different that the second plan-view shape of the second aperture; and a bumper assembly including a first engagement member sized and shaped to couple with the first aperture and the least one second engagement member sized and shaped to couple with the second aperture. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Lewis Piper, Jaimie Emerald Chan
  • Patent number: 11722166
    Abstract: One variation of a device case includes a device case body: configured to accept and retain a mobile device; defining a strap receptacle; and including a first set of magnetic features arranged across a base surface of the strap receptacle. The device case further includes a strap: coupled to the device case body; configured to seat within the strap receptacle in a retracted position; configured to accept a finger of a user in a deployed position; and including a second set of magnetic features configured to transiently couple to the first set of magnetic features to drive the strap from the deployed position to the retracted position and to retain the strap within the strap receptacle in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: PEAK DESIGN
    Inventors: Joseph Cunningham, Kiran Malladi, Peter Dering, Matthew Thomas James, Arthur Viger, Jaimee Erickson
  • Patent number: 11706887
    Abstract: An electronic device including a waterproof structure is provided. The electronic device includes a housing that includes a first face, a second face that faces in a direction substantially opposite to the first face, and a side surface that at least partially encloses a space between the first face and the second face, a middle plate arranged between the first face and the second face inside the housing to be substantially parallel to the first face, extending from the side surface, and including at least one opening, a printed circuit board arranged between the middle plate and the second face, a display arranged between the middle plate and the first face, and including a face directed toward the second face, and a seal member configured to hermetically seal the at least one opening of the middle plate, and arranged between the face of the display and the middle plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Min Choi, Woong-Chan Kim, Daehyeong Park, Sung-Gun Cho, Sung-Joo Cho, Young-Sik Choi, Kwang-Hwan Kim, Soonwoong Yang, Min-Sung Lee, Seungjoon Lee, Yuchul Chang
  • Patent number: 11689237
    Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory for an electronic device, which is attached to the rear surface of an electronic device or an electronic device case. A first embodiment includes a cone having an empty space therein, a wrinkle part formed on a body thereof, and an upper portion and a lower portion that are open, an inverted cone having an empty space therein, a wrinkle part formed on a body thereof, an upper portion that is open, and a lower portion having a protrusion extending therefrom, the protrusion being composed of a neck part and a head part, a clamping ring, which is positioned inside the cone and coupled to the neck part of the protrusion in a state in which the protrusion is inserted into an upper opening of the cone, and a neck cylinder for surrounding the neck part of the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ye Seul Kim, Song Hee Kim, Ji Hun Kim
  • Patent number: 11673516
    Abstract: Disclosed is improved automobile license plate frame design. By having a slit surrounding the edge of the automobile license plate frame, the frame can be inserted onto the automobile license plate without need of removing the plate. The similar set up also can be used for other devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Rohan Vishnubhai Patel
  • Patent number: 11665845
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display; an upper housing surrounding a periphery of the display and forming a front of the electronic device; a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and forming a rear of the electronic device; and a window waterproof member disposed in an aperture between the upper housing and the periphery of the display. The window waterproof member includes an outer sheath composed of a first material; and an inner core composed of a second material more rigid than the first material and disposed substantially in the outer sheath such that each of an upper surface and a lower surface of the inner core facing the front and the rear of the electronic device, respectively, does not protrude out of a periphery of the outer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: Sung Eun Park, Jeong Eun Kim, Jae Uk Ahn, Jong Chun Wee, Hyung Woo Lee, Sang Hyuck Jung
  • Patent number: 11656025
    Abstract: A resilient housing for a monitoring system includes a plurality of retention features, and a body that extends between the plurality of retention features and has a first end and a second end. The body includes a support surface that is defined between the plurality of retention features by elongated walls and end walls and a rear attachment surface. A resilient housing for a monitoring system further includes a coupling layer that is disposed on the rear attachment surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Zachary J. Saylor
  • Patent number: 11635789
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first chassis; a second chassis; a first display provided on an upper surface of the first chassis; a second display provided on an upper surface of the second chassis; and a hinge device that connects the first chassis and the second chassis. The hinge device includes: a first bracket including a first fixing plate fixed to the first chassis; a second bracket including a second fixing plate fixed to the second chassis; a first hinge block that supports a first upper hinge shaft and a first lower hinge shaft arranged vertically between adjacent end surfaces of the first chassis and the second chassis in a flat plate form; and a second hinge block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shibayama, Kazuyuki Kubota, Eiji Shinohara
  • Patent number: 11616525
    Abstract: One variation of a device case includes a device case body: configured to accept and retain a mobile device; defining a strap receptacle; and including a first set of magnetic features arranged across a base surface of the strap receptacle. The device case further includes a strap: coupled to the device case body; configured to seat within the strap receptacle in a retracted position; configured to accept a finger of a user in a deployed position; and including a second set of magnetic features configured to transiently couple to the first set of magnetic features to drive the strap from the deployed position to the retracted position and to retain the strap within the strap receptacle in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Peak Design
    Inventors: Joseph Cunningham, Robb Jankura, Matthew Thomas James, Peter Dering, Peter Lockett, Arthur Viger, Andrew Wheeler Gans, Kiran Malladi, Max A. Maloney, Dane Jones, Colin Maginnis, Rachel Roberts, Jaimee Erickson, Adrienne Rowell
  • Patent number: 11611238
    Abstract: Wireless charging transfer devices are described herein that are configured to achieve wireless charging of portable electronic devices across a gap from a wireless charger. The devices include coil configuration including a receiver coil, a transmitter coil, and a bridge electrically coupling the receiver and transmitter coils across the gap. The coil configuration can be received within a housing that can provide storage space or can incorporate an expandable grip accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: POPSOCKETS LLC
    Inventor: Altan Nahum
  • Patent number: 11612066
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a front plate, a back plate that faces away from the front plate, a display, a frame, a polymer member, and an adhesive layer. The display is disposed between the front plate and the back plate and visible through the front plate. The frame surrounds an interior space between the front plate and the back plate and formed of a metallic material. The frame includes a first metal part and a second metal part. The polymer member is coupled to the frame and contains a polymer material. The adhesive layer bonds the polymer member and the frame. The frame includes an opening formed in a first part thereof. The opening is formed through the first metal part and being formed to a specified depth through the second metal part. The polymer member forms at least part of an inner surface of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junghyun Im, Hyosang Lim, Heekwang Lim, Seungchang Baek, Hyeongsam Son, Sungho Cho, Hangyu Hwang, Jongchul Choi
  • Patent number: 11605880
    Abstract: A radio frequency and electromagnetic emission shield employed on wireless personal and portable electronic devices, containing one or more layers of radio frequency (RF) or electromagnetic (EM) screening material, shielding the user from harmful RF or EM radiation, or a redirection antenna that receives all RF signals, and redirects those signals away from the user. The RF emission shield may be contained within a plurality of outer layers, providing a secure fit to a wireless electronic device and an outer layer providing an easy grip for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Erin Finegold
  • Patent number: 11582341
    Abstract: A case for portable electronic devices such as smartphones includes a feature to prevent glare from a flash from affecting images and video captured by a camera lens and also may include a battery to extend battery life of the electronic device. Smartphones have telephony, Internet connectivity, and camera and video features. Photos and video may be uploaded through the Internet or sent to other phones. The case has a hole for a camera flash of the smartphone. The edging of the hole is colored black or another dark color to prevent glare from appearing in the photos or video taken by the smartphone when using the camera flash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Vinci Brands LLC
    Inventor: Markus Diebel
  • Patent number: 11569862
    Abstract: Disclosed is a card accommodation cell phone case including a card accommodation portion recessed by a certain depth from an inner surface of a lower body portion with the same shape as a card to be accommodated and in which a card inlet is formed at a position coming into contact with an upper body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: Gwanggyu Yoon
  • Patent number: 11561586
    Abstract: An accessory device with a cover and keyboard section is described. The keyboard section includes a keyboard and a touchpad, while the cover section includes multiple segments. The cover section orients the electronic device such that a user can access the electronic device, the keyboard, and the touchpad. The cover section is rotationally coupled to the keyboard section by one or more hinge assemblies (including clutches and springs), allowing the cover section and the electronic device to rotate relative to the keyboard section. The cover section includes a first and second segment rotationally coupled together. To further adjust the electronic device, the first segment remains coupled to the electronic device, allowing the first segment and the electronic device to rotate relative to the second segment. The cover section can then suspend the electronic device over the keyboard section, and the electronic device does not contact the keyboard section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kristine S. Atom, Charles A. Bates, III, Taylor Harrison Gilbert, Eric Shyr
  • Patent number: 11553805
    Abstract: Systems disclosed herein are directed to a display fixture having a display surface, dynamic input blocks disposed along the display surface, and a display screen positioned on the display surface next to the dynamic input blocks. Each of the dynamic input blocks displays content associated with a product. In response to a user interaction with one of the dynamic input blocks, the display screen displays content related to the product associated with the one dynamic input block. The content and associated products displayed on the dynamic input blocks automatically change in response to an external input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Gady, Kameron Gad, Martynas Laurita, Oladapo Onikuyide, Jake A. Nelson, Adrian E. Magrina, Stephen Yustiono, Colin E. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11522571
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a frame and an elastomeric shell. The elastomeric shell is received in the frame and has an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the outer surface and configured for receiving the mobile device, and a rim extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The inner surface forms inner projections each having an inner extremity extending toward an inside of the elastomeric shell and each being configured for contact with the mobile device when arranged in the inner surface. The outer surface forms outer projections defining respective outer projection extremities and forms outer troughs extending between the outer projections and defining outer trough extremities. The outer projections extend toward a frame inner perimeter of the frame such that each of the outer trough extremities is spaced further from the frame than adjacent ones of the outer projection extremities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Yu Tung Ng, Monica Elizabeth Wright, Darrick Del Moral, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David Kroft Mondry, Harlan Seth Dannenberg, Christopher William Ledesma, Ben Walker Hunt
  • Patent number: 11516930
    Abstract: An electronic device of the present invention comprises: an exterior housing including a first surface facing a first direction, and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a display of which at least a part is exposed through the first surface; and a polymer plate which forms at least a part of the second surface of the housing. The polymer plate comprises: at least one opaque layer; at least one polymer layer that is translucent or transparent and is disposed on the at least one opaque layer; and a coating layer that is disposed on the at least one polymer layer and has a hardness greater than or equal to a selected hardness. Each of the at least one opaque layer, the at least one polymer layer, and the coating layer may comprise a first surface, and a second surface extending from the first surface so that at least a part thereof is bent. Other embodiments are also possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Gyun Kim, Minjung Kim, Jeeyoung Oh, Gyoosug Lee
  • Patent number: 11502524
    Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element includes a housing configured for coupling to a rear of a mobile computing device, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a first receptacle in the housing, wherein the first receptacle is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, a charging terminal conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element, and, a second receptacle in the housing, wherein the second receptacle is configured to accept a cartridge for the electronic cigarette element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Stanimirovic, David Abadi, Jonathan Romero
  • Patent number: 11489318
    Abstract: A distribution box includes a box body, a cover plate, and at least one guiding rail. The box body has several side plates and a base plate. An opening is formed by surrounding an end of each side plate. The base plate is connected to another end of each side plate. The cover plate is detachably engaged with the box body and closes the opening. The guiding rail is disposed inside the box body and has an open end facing toward the opening. At least one electrical accessory slides into the guiding rail from the open end and is engaged with the guiding rail. With the open end facing toward the opening, the electrical accessory could be easily disassembled and assembled without reserving an installation space at a position adjacent to the open end for providing other electrical accessories, which provides an effect of saving installation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: MOBILETRON ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hsiang-Lin Lee
  • Patent number: 11490534
    Abstract: Described, herein, is an installation apparatus and method which may permit the safe and rapid mounting of an electrical device (e.g., a Wi-Fi access point or a surveillance camera) onto an elevated support surface (e.g., a wall, a post, or a ceiling). Accordingly, the installation apparatus may include a housing, a mount, and an elongated handle. During use, the mount may be configured to be affixed to the elevated support surface. Additionally, the elongated handle may be configured to selectively couple to the housing enabling a user to lift the housing to the mount on the elevated support surface. Subsequent to the user lifting the housing to the mount, the housing may be configured to selectively couple to the housing, securing the housing to the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: MOUNT IT, LLC
    Inventor: Roland Feijoo
  • Patent number: 11478196
    Abstract: A jacket that includes a first portion, a second portion, and an interface. The interface is movably coupled to the first portion and the second portion. The first portion comprises multiple medical modules. The multiple medical modules include at least one medical sensor and a physiological signal conduit for transferring a physiological signal from an inner side of the first portion to an exterior side of the first portion. The first and second portions are configured to be detachably coupled to a mobile phone. When the jacket is at a closed position then the first portion, the second portion and the interface define an inner space that is configured to receive the mobile phone and the first and second portions contact opposite sides of the mobile phone. When the jacket is at an open position, then only one of the first and second portions contacts the mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: G-MEDICAL INNOVATIONS HOLDINGS LTD
    Inventor: Nir Geva