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Alan Van Diep, Foothill Ranch, CA US
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20090264041 | SERIALLY CONTROLLABLE LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A surface-mounted lighting system and method wherein a lamp (e.g., an LED) is mounted within a surface (e.g., a wall, the wall of a pool or spa, a panel, etc.) such that it casts light to one side of the surface. A lighting system of the present invention comprises a) a lens cap/light emitting diode/first connector subassembly and b) a second connector/wire subassembly. A first connector located on the lens cap/light emitting diode/first connector subassembly is connectable to the second connector located on the second connector/wire subassembly such that power may be delivered through the second connector/wire subassembly to the lamp. Thereafter, when it is desired to remove or change the lamp, the first connector is disconnected from the second connector and the entire Lens cap/LED/first connector subassembly may be removed and replaced. In this manner, the lamp may be changed from a front or exposed side surface of a wall in which the lamp is mounted without the need to access wiring that is concealed or enclosed behind or on the opposite side of that wall. | 10-22-2009 |
Catherine C. Diep, Cupertino, CA US
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20090024982 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ARCHIVING SMALL OBJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LOADING TIME OF A WEB PAGE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for improving the loading time of a web page. The present invention includes selecting archivable objects in a web page for inclusion in an archive file, the web page referencing at least one archivable object and generating the archive file from the selected archivable objects. A web page is generated, the web page configured to display in a script enabled web browser, wherein the web page comprises executable code configured to retrieve the archive file, executable code configured to unpackage the archivable objects from the archive file, and executable code configured to render the web page in a web browser using the unpackaged archivable objects from the archive file. Beneficially, the apparatus, system, and method improve the load time for web pages. | 01-22-2009 |
20090063621 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN A BROWSER AND A SERVER TO PACKAGE SMALL OBJECTS IN ONE OR MORE ARCHIVES - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for reducing the loading time of a web page. In one embodiment, the apparatus, system, and method comprise requesting a web page from a web server, wherein requesting a web page from a web server comprises sending a browser parameter comprising an indicator to the web server, the indicator indicating that a browser is capable of receiving an archive. The present invention may further comprise receiving one or more archives from the web server, the one or more archives each comprising a plurality of archivable objects referenced by the web page, and rendering the web page using the plurality of archivable objects from the one or more archives. | 03-05-2009 |
20090063622 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN A BROWSER AND A SERVER TO PACKAGE SMALL OBJECTS IN ONE OR MORE ARCHIVES - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for reducing the loading time of a web page. In one embodiment, the apparatus, system, and method comprise requesting a web page from a web server, wherein requesting a web page from a web server comprises sending a browser parameter comprising an indicator to the web server, the indicator indicating that a browser is capable of receiving an archive. The present invention may further comprise receiving one or more archives from the web server, the one or more archives each comprising a plurality of archivable objects referenced by the web page, and rendering the web page using the plurality of archivable objects from the one or more archives. | 03-05-2009 |
20110047595 | DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ESTABLISHING SECURITY IN A PUBLISH/SUBSCRIBE DATA PROCESSING BROKER NETWORK - A technique for establishing security in a publish/subscribe data processing broker network is presented. The technique includes providing a security extension module from a publisher to a broker of the network, wherein the security extension module is for a topic asset of the publisher. The broker employs the security extension module, responsive to receipt of a request from a subscriber for the topic asset, to authenticate the request at the broker before pushing the topic asset of the publisher to the subscriber. In addition to authenticating the request, the security mode extension can be employed to authorize the request, and to automatically forward messages to the publisher providing information on when topic asset access by a subscriber begins and ends. | 02-24-2011 |
Dan Han Diep, San Gabriel, CA US
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20140067855 | MEDIA ASSET USAGE DATA REPORTING THAT INDICATES CORRESPONDING CONTENT CREATOR - The disclosure is related to the idea of tracking user navigation, consumption, and/or behavior and applying analytics to help shape future offerings (customized offerings, up-sells, recommendations, etc.) to a user and to provide reporting data to service providers and studios. Methods and systems of providing viewing recommendations for a user are set forth. This involves collecting usage data related to a session of interaction by the user, processing the user data for the session, and providing feedback regarding the session. The sessions involve multiple stages tracking a user's interactions. These include stages such as an inquiry stage, a results stage, a details stage, a selection stage, and a confirmation stage. Usage data is then mined to indicate the content creator of a media asset regardless of the media asset type. | 03-06-2014 |
20140143713 | METHOD FOR LOCATNG REGIONS OF INTEREST IN A USER INTERFACE - The present disclosure is directed towards having a user interface that displays a number of cards or windows. A user can implement a command where the user interface will automatically change the position of the displayed cards to show regions of interest which are the parts of the cards that a user may have interested in. The user interest can be determined in accordance with user preference information. Optionally, cards which do not have regions of interest are removed from a display area and such cards are replaced with new cards that do have regions of interest. | 05-22-2014 |
20140150023 | CONTEXTUAL USER INTERFACE - The present disclosure is directed towards having a user interface being selected for display on an input device to control the playback of a media asset or media service. A determination is made of the media asset or media service to be played and a lookup operation is performed to select the corresponding user interface for the input device. The user interface will change depending on the media asset or media service being selected for playback. | 05-29-2014 |
20140298215 | METHOD FOR GENERATING MEDIA COLLECTIONS - A user interface is used for selecting a time duration for a media collection shelf. The media shelf can be populated with graphical elements corresponding to selected media assets, where the cumulative time duration of selected media assets should not exceed the time duration of the media collection shelf. When placed within the media collection shelf, a graphical element corresponding to a media asset is scaled in proportion to the time duration of the media asset as compared to the time duration of the media collection shelf. Optionally, selected media assets within the media collection shelf are played back in a particular order specified by a user. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298221 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING USER OPERATIONS WHEN APPLIED TO CARDS OR WINDOWS - A user interface that displays a number of cards or windows is described where a user can move the cards in a horizontal direction freely. When a card resides in a locked zone, as defined by a user, the card will be able to be manipulated in a vertical direction, while cards that reside in a regular zone will not be able to be moved vertically. In addition, only cards that are in the locked zone can be subjected to a user action such as cutting content from the card, pasting content to the card, enlarging the contents of the card, or shrinking the contents of the card. | 10-02-2014 |
Hoi Diep, Tustin, CA US
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20150352890 | WRITING INSTRUMENT WITH CUSTOMIZABLE ADD-ON BEADS - A customizable writing instrument includes a transparent, elongated hollow barrel-style body including an opening in at least one end and a raised extrusion on an inner surface of said body; a writing element disposed within the body, a plurality of beads located within the body, wherein the beads include a central opening and are disposed such that the writing element passes through the central opening resulting in the beads being placed in a stacked arrangement substantially parallel to a length of the writing element. A side of each of the beads includes at least one groove that is adapted to mate with a raised extrusion in order to hinder rotation of the bead around the writing element. The body is sized such that an outer edge of the beads are substantially flush with an inner surface of the body and has sufficient space to contain simultaneously both a writing element and the beads. | 12-10-2015 |
Jacquana Diep, San Jose, CA US
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20080227310 | Integrated Circuit Socket - Various sockets for packaged integrated circuits and methods of making the same are provided. In one aspect, a method of mounting a semiconductor chip is provided that includes providing a package that has a base substrate with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The second side has a central region. The package includes a semiconductor chip and a lid coupled to the first side. A socket is provided for receiving the base substrate. The socket includes a mound that projects toward the second side of the base substrate when the base substrate is seated in the socket to provide support for the central region of the base substrate. The package is mounted in the socket. The mound provides support for the central region of the base substrate. | 09-18-2008 |
20080230893 | Integrated Circuit with Package Lid - Various integrated circuit packages, lids therefor and methods of making the same are provided. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing an integrated circuit package lid that has a surface adapted to face towards an integrated circuit, and forming a wetting film on the surface. The wetting film has at least one void where the surface of the lid is exposed. The void inhibits bonding so that a stress reduction site is produced. | 09-25-2008 |
20130001153 | THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANES EMBEDDED WITH MOLECULAR CAGE COMPOUNDS - A polymeric membrane on a support, wherein the polymeric membrane includes a crosslinked polymer covalently bound to a molecular cage compound. An interfacial polymerization method for making the polymeric membrane is also disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
Jacquana T. Diep, San Jose, CA US
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20130327714 | COMPOSITE MEMBRANE WITH MULTI-LAYERED ACTIVE LAYER - A thin film composite membrane includes an active layer on a support membrane, wherein the active layer includes at least two chemically distinct first and second crosslinked polyamide film sub-layers. The first film sub-layer includes a polyamide unit; and the second film sub-layer includes a copolyamide with two chemically distinct polyamide units. The first film sub-layer is closer to the support than is the second film sub-layer. | 12-12-2013 |
20140031485 | FILTRATION MEMBRANE WITH COVALENTLY GRAFTED FOULING-RESISTANT POLYMER - A method of photo-grafting onto a separation membrane a copolymer includes at least one of: | 01-30-2014 |
20150021262 | THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANES EMBEDDED WITH MOLECULAR CAGE COMPOUNDS - A polymeric membrane on a support, wherein the polymeric membrane includes a crosslinked polymer covalently bound to a molecular cage compound. An interfacial polymerization method for making the polymeric membrane is also disclosed. | 01-22-2015 |
Michael Diep, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090304307 | BAG WITH INTEGRAL CLOSURE MECHANISM INCLUDING PERFORATED LINES WITH END APERTURES - A bag having an integral closure mechanism includes perforated lines along which the bag is torn to form handles, wherein each of the perforated lines includes an aperture at opposite ends thereof for inhibiting tearing of the bag beyond the perforated lines. The handles are used to tie the bag closed. Finger apertures along the perforated liens in-between opposite ends thereof for facilitating tearing of the bag along the perforated lines to form the handles. Methods of making and using the bag are similarly disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
Michael T. Diep, Fountain Valley, CA US
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20150154620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FORECASTING TOOL AND MARKET VALIDATION FOR NEW PRODUCTS OR CONCEPTS - This invention provides a system and method for collecting data from consumers, focus groups, or other test participants including professionals and layman in a game show to provide a more accurate forecasting tool and market validation for new product launches, reintroductions, or concept testing for audience feedback and voting through the use of television, smart phone applications, and computer-hosted platforms. | 06-04-2015 |
20150239663 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A NOVEL WASTE BASKET - A waste basket system for convenient storage of waste basket trash bags close to a point of use features a waste basket with an inner ledge located on a waste basket side wall inner surface thereon offset from and parallel to a waste basket bottom. The system features a generally planar waste basket false floor having an aperture located therein. A raised aperture wall is located on a waste basket false floor top surface and surrounds the aperture. A raised lip surrounds a waste basket false floor outer periphery. The waste basket false floor is placed on the inner ledge. The system features a pliable waste basket trash bag located on an inside of the waste basket that wraps over a waste basket top terminating lip. The waste basket trash bag covers the waste basket side wall inner surface and the waste basket false floor top surface. | 08-27-2015 |
Michael T. Diep, Carlsbad, CA US
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20080226201 | BAG WITH INTEGRAL CLOSURE MECHANISM - A bag has an integral closure mechanism. In particular, a bag has perforated lines along which the bag is torn to form handles. The handles are used to tie the bag closed. Apertures are provided for facilitating tearing of the bag along the perforated lines to form the handles. A method of manufacturing a bag includes forming lines of perforations in the bag such that, when the bag is torn along the lines of perforations, handles are formed in the bag by which the bag may be lifted and tied closed. A method of tearing the bag to form the handles includes lifting of the bag by inserting a finger into an aperture formed in the bag and lifting upwardly when the bag is weighted down with contents. | 09-18-2008 |
Minh Diep, San Jose, CA US
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20140344627 | VOICE RECOGNITION VIRTUAL TEST ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - System and method of systems and methods of controlling an IC test equipment in response to verbal commands issued by test equipment users. A control apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a speech detection device operable to detect verbal commands and test control software configured to control operations of the test equipment. The control software is added with verbal command recognition capabilities. Program action commands defined in the test control software are associated with respective recognizable verbal commands. Upon a recognizable verbal command is detected, it is interpreted into the corresponding program action command which triggers the intended test program actions. The control apparatus may also have a gesture detection device, through which user gesture commands can be detected and interpreted into corresponding program actions commands. | 11-20-2014 |
Nathan Lih Feng Diep, Glendora, CA US
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20140207748 | GEO-AWARE SPELLCHECKING AND AUTO-SUGGEST SEARCH ENGINES - Systems and methods for generating geo-aware auto-suggestions for searching are provided. Characters corresponding to user input for a search query to a searching service may be processed prior to completion of the search query. Information about a geographical location may be processed. A geographical area of interest and potential correction(s) may be identified. Geo-specific suggestions may be determined based on the search query and/or a selected correction. The geo-specific suggestions may correspond to one or more identified businesses located in the geographical area of interest. The determining the geo-specific suggestions may include identifying business listing information corresponding to the geographical area of interest and the search query and/or a selected correction. The geo-specific suggestions may be indicated as a user-selectable option to complete the search query in a search query field for a search engine and/or to submit to the search engine as a selected search query. | 07-24-2014 |
Nhut Diep, Irwindale, CA US
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20140194716 | CATHETER WITH MULTIPLE SPINES OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS ARRANGED IN ONE OR MORE DISTAL ASSEMBLIES - A catheter having a distal assembly with multiple spines with proximal ends affixed to the catheter and free distal ends. The spines have different lengths so distal ends of the spines trace different circumferences along an inner tissue surface of a tubular region to minimize risk of vein stenosis. The spine lengths can be configured so that the distal ends trace a helical pattern. The distal assembly may have a plunger which deflects the spines when moved longitudinally relative to the distal assembly. The catheter may include a second distal assembly distal of a first distal assembly wherein the first and second distal assemblies are separated by a fixed distanced or an adjustable distance. | 07-10-2014 |
Simon Diep, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110288153 | TRANSLATION FACTORS AS ANTI-AGING DRUG TARGETS - In certain embodiments this invention pertains to the discovery that inhibition of the expression and/or activity of eukaryotic initiation factor 4A (eIF4A) inhibits the aging process. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, methods are provided for inhibiting/slowing aging. The methods typically involve administering to a mammal an agent that inhibits the expression and/or activity of eukaryotic initiation factor 4A (eIF4A) in an amount sufficient to inhibit expression or activity of EIF4A, where the agent is not resveratrol. | 11-24-2011 |
Trung Diep, San Jose, CA US
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20130332668 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ADDRESSING MEMORY CACHES - A cache memory includes cache lines to store information. The stored information is associated with physical addresses that include first, second, and third distinct portions. The cache lines are indexed by the second portions of respective physical addresses associated with the stored information. The cache memory also includes one or more tables, each of which includes respective table entries that are indexed by the first portions of the respective physical addresses. The respective table entries in each of the one or more tables are to store indications of the second portions of respective physical addresses associated with the stored information. | 12-12-2013 |
20140115296 | Remapping Memory Cells Based on Future Endurance Measurements - A method of operating a memory device that includes groups of memory cells is presented. The groups include a first group of memory cells. Each one of the groups has a respective physical address and is initially associated with a respective logical address. The device also includes an additional group of memory cells that has a physical address but is not initially associated with a logical address. In the method, a difference in the future endurance between the first group of memory cells and the additional group of memory cells is identified. When the difference in the future endurance between the first group and the additional group exceeds a predetermined threshold difference, the association between the first group and the logical address initially associated with the first group is ended and the additional group is associated with the logical address that was initially associated with the first group. | 04-24-2014 |
20140372707 | Wear Leveling in a Memory System - Embodiments are disclosed for replacing one or more pages of a memory to level wear on the memory. In one embodiment, a system includes a page fault handling function and a memory address mapping function. Upon receipt of a page fault, the page fault handling function maps an evicted virtual memory address to a stressed page and maps a stressed virtual memory address to a free page using the memory address mapping function. | 12-18-2014 |
Trung A. Diep, San Jose, CA US
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20120017221 | Mechanism for Monitoring Instruction Set Based Thread Execution on a Plurality of Instruction Sequencers - A technique to monitor software thread performance and update software that issues or uses the thread(s) to reduce performance-inhibiting events. At least one embodiment of the invention uses hardware and/or software timers or counters to monitor various events associated with executing user-level threads and report these events back to a user-level software program, which can use the information to avoid or at least reduce performance-inhibiting events associated with the user-level threads. | 01-19-2012 |
20120278583 | ADAPTIVELY TIME-MULTIPLEXING MEMORY REFERENCES FROM MULTIPLE PROCESSOR CORES - The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for processing memory references received from multiple processor cores. During operation, the system monitors the memory references to determine whether memory references from different processor cores are interfering with each other as the memory references are processed by a memory system. If memory references from different processor cores are interfering with each other, the system time-multiplexes the processing of memory references between processor cores, so that a block of consecutive memory references from a given processor core is processed by the memory system before memory references from other processor cores are processed. | 11-01-2012 |
20130111132 | Cache Memory That Supports Tagless Addressing | 05-02-2013 |
20140115594 | MECHANISM TO SCHEDULE THREADS ON OS-SEQUESTERED SEQUENCERS WITHOUT OPERATING SYSTEM INTERVENTION - Method, apparatus and system embodiments to schedule OS-independent “shreds” without intervention of an operating system. For at least one embodiment, the shred is scheduled for execution by a scheduler routine rather than the operating system. A scheduler routine may run on each enabled sequencer. The schedulers may retrieve shred descriptors from a queue system. The sequencer associated with the scheduler may then execute the shred described by the descriptor. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 04-24-2014 |
Trung Am Diep, San Jose, CA US
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20140173238 | Methods and Circuits for Securing Proprietary Memory Transactions - Described are systems and method for protecting data and instructions shared over a memory bus and stored in memory. Independent and separately timed stream ciphers for write and read channels allow timing variations between write and read transactions. Data and instructions can be separately encrypted prior to channel encryption to further secure the information. pad generators and related cryptographic circuits are shared for read and write data, and to secure addresses. The cryptographic circuits can support variable data widths, and in some embodiments memory devices incorporate security circuitry that can implement a shared-key algorithm using repurposed memory circuitry. | 06-19-2014 |
20140237261 | PROCESS AUTHENTICATED MEMORY PAGE ENCRYPTION - A memory controller encrypts contents of a page frame based at least in part on a frame key associated with the page frame. The memory controller generates a first encrypted version of the frame key based at least in part on a first process key associated with a first process, wherein the first encrypted version of the frame key is stored in a first memory table associated with the first process. The memory controller generates a second encrypted version of the frame key based at least in part on a second process key associated with a second process, wherein the second encrypted version of the frame key is stored in a second memory table associated with the second process, the first process and the second process sharing access to the page frame using the first encrypted version of the frame key and the second encrypted version of the frame key, respectively. | 08-21-2014 |
Vinh Diep, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130050943 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURES AND HEATSINK STRUCTURES WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT FEATURES - An electronic device may have a housing in which electronic components are mounted. The electronic components may be mounted to a substrate such as a printed circuit board. A heat sink structure may dissipate heat generated by the electronic components. The housing may have a housing wall that is separated from the heat sink structure by an air gap. The housing wall may have integral support structures. Each of the support structures may have an inwardly protruding portion that protrudes through a corresponding opening in the heat sink structure. The protruding portions may each have a longitudinal axis and a cylindrical cavity that lies along the longitudinal axis. Each of the support structures may have fins that extend radially outward from the longitudinal axis. | 02-28-2013 |
20130050945 | Electronic Device Enclosures with Engagement Features - An electronic device may have electronic device housing structures in which electronic components such as integrated circuits and connectors may be mounted. The electronic device housing structures may include an upper housing having a planar upper surface member and four perpendicular housing sidewall structures. The housing sidewall structures of the upper housing may have edges that form a rectangular opening with curved corners. A lower housing may have structures forming a rectangular lip that is configured to be received within the rectangular opening in the upper housing. Engagement structures such as inwardly protruding hook structures on the upper housing and snap structures on the rectangular lip may be used in attaching the upper and lower housings. The snap structures may each have a rectangular main opening and lateral extension portions that extend the width of the main opening along the edge of the lip. | 02-28-2013 |
Vinh Diep, Milpitas, CA US
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20090034189 | RISER CARD HOUSING - A housing for accommodating one or more riser cards is disclosed. The one or more riser cards include a first riser card. The first riser card may be configured to carry at least a first component. The housing may include a first inlet side configured to allow first air to flow into the housing for cooling the first component. The housing may also include an outlet side configured to allow at least a first portion of the first air to flow away from the housing. The housing may be configured to be disposed inside an enclosure of an electronic device. At least one of the first inlet side and the outlet side may include a first guiding structure configured to guide movement of the first riser card relative to the housing. | 02-05-2009 |
20110163642 | FOLDABLE CASE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - This is directed to a case for securing and protecting an electronic device. The case can include a cover connected to a pouch by a hinge such that the cover can be overlaid over a device interface (e.g., a device display). The case can be constructed by layering and combining several types of materials, including for example materials having resistant outer surfaces, materials limiting the deformation of the case, materials providing a soft surface to be placed in contact with the device, and rigid materials for defining a structure of the case. In some embodiments, the case can include a tab that allows a user to fold open the cover of the case to form a triangular prism. The prism can be placed on any of its surfaces such that the device can be oriented towards a user at particular angles (e.g., a typing-specific orientation and a media playback orientation). | 07-07-2011 |
20110281044 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURES WITH UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERS - Composite structures may be formed using sheets of unidirectional fiber prepreg. Each of the prepreg sheets may include unidirectional fibers such as glass fibers and a binder such as plastic. The prepreg sheets may be wrapped around the outer surface of a drum. Ring-shaped sections of the wrapped sheets may be cut from the drum to form rings of prepreg layers. The prepreg rings may be placed into a mold cavity of a desired shape. While contained in stack of molds, prepreg rings may be cured by applying heat and pressure. Finished composite structures such as ring-shaped composite structures may be released from the molds following curing. The composite structures may be planar structures that have planar upper and lower surfaces and inner and outer edges. The fibers in the finished composite structures may run parallel to the upper and lower surfaces and parallel to the inner and outer edges. | 11-17-2011 |
20140183068 | FOLDABLE CASE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - This is directed to a case for securing and protecting an electronic device. The case can include a cover connected to a pouch by a hinge such that the cover can be overlaid over a device interface (e.g., a device display). The case can be constructed by layering and combining several types of materials, including for example materials having resistant outer surfaces, materials limiting the deformation of the case, materials providing a soft surface to be placed in contact with the device, and rigid materials for defining a structure of the case. In some embodiments, the case can include a tab that allows a user to fold open the cover of the case to form a triangular prism. The prism can be placed on any of its surfaces such that the device can be oriented towards a user at particular angles (e.g., a typing-specific orientation and a media playback orientation). | 07-03-2014 |
20140293545 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURES AND HEATSINK STRUCTURES WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT FEATURES - An electronic device may have a housing in which electronic components are mounted. The electronic components may be mounted to a substrate such as a printed circuit board. A heat sink structure may dissipate heat generated by the electronic components. The housing may have a housing wall that is separated from the heat sink structure by an air gap. The housing wall may have integral support structures. Each of the support structures may have an inwardly protruding portion that protrudes through a corresponding opening in the heat sink structure. The protruding portions may each have a longitudinal axis and a cylindrical cavity that lies along the longitudinal axis. Each of the support structures may have fins that extend radially outward from the longitudinal axis. | 10-02-2014 |
Vinh H. Diep, Milpitas, CA US
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20100088450 | COMPONENT RETENTION MECHANISM - A component retention mechanism facilitates improved installation, retention and removal of hardware components (e.g., PCI cards) on a personal computer. The retention mechanism includes a locking component, support member, and release mechanism coupled to each other. The locking component can be a steel bar or other stiff item positioned proximate to multiple socket connectors on a circuit board. The locking component moves between unlocked and locked positions that mechanically and simultaneously unlock or lock in place multiple add-in cards inserted into the socket connectors. The support member moves and thereby facilitates movement of the locking component between locked and unlocked positions. The release mechanism facilitates movement of the support member and is actuated when a force is exerted by a user thereto. An associated slider housing coupled to the release mechanism and support member includes a fan, support shelves and a door that provides additional support to oversized PCI cards. | 04-08-2010 |
20110261530 | COMPONENT RETENTION MECHANISM - A component retention mechanism facilitates improved installation, retention and removal of hardware components (e.g., PCI cards) on a personal computer. The retention mechanism includes a locking component, support member, and release mechanism coupled to each other. The locking component can be a steel bar or other stiff item positioned proximate to multiple socket connectors on a circuit board. The locking component moves between unlocked and locked positions that mechanically and simultaneously unlock or lock in place multiple add-in cards inserted into the socket connectors. The support member moves and thereby facilitates movement of the locking component between locked and unlocked positions. The release mechanism facilitates movement of the support member and is actuated when a force is exerted by a user thereto. An associated slider housing coupled to the release mechanism and support member includes a fan, support shelves and a door that provides additional support to oversized PCI cards. | 10-27-2011 |
Vinh H. Diep, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140078677 | Heat Sinking and Electromagnetic Shielding Structures - An electronic device may be provided with electronic components such as radio-frequency transceiver integrated circuits and other integrated circuits that are be sensitive to electromagnetic interference. Metal structures are configured to serve both as heat sinking structures for the electrical components and electromagnetic interference shielding. Components are mounted to the substrate using solder. Metal fence structures are also soldered to the substrate. Each metal fence has an opening that covers a respective one of the components. A thermally conductive elastomeric gap filler pad is mounted in the opening. A metal heat spreading structure is electrically shorted to the fence using a conductive gasket that surrounds the gap filler pad so that the structure serves as an electromagnetic interference shield. Heat from the component travels through the gap filler pad to the metal heat spreading structure so that the heat spreading structure may laterally spread and dissipate the heat. | 03-20-2014 |
20140321045 | Electronic Device With Component Shielding Structures and Input-Output Connectors - An electronic device may have a hard disk drive mounted diagonally within a housing. Electromagnetic interference shielding structures may enclose the hard disk drive. The shielding structures may include conductive elastomeric structures. A printed circuit board may be mounted diagonally in parallel with the hard disk drive. Connectors on the printed circuit board may be angled away from the printed circuit board at a non-zero angle and may be retained against the housing with a slide and lock connector retention member. An accelerometer may detect when the device is tipped over so that control circuitry may protect the hard disk drive. A fan may cause air to flow upwards on one side of the device and downwards on the other side of the device. The housing may rest on housing support structures with angled air vents and integral elastomeric feet. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321046 | Wireless Electronic Device With Component Cooling Structures - An electronic device may have a hard disk drive mounted diagonally within a housing. Electromagnetic interference shielding structures may enclose the hard disk drive. The shielding structures may include conductive elastomeric structures. A printed circuit board may be mounted diagonally in parallel with the hard disk drive. Connectors on the printed circuit board may be angled away from the printed circuit board at a non-zero angle and may be retained against the housing with a slide and lock connector retention member. An accelerometer may detect when the device is tipped over so that control circuitry may protect the hard disk drive. A fan may cause air to flow upwards on one side of the device and downwards on the other side of the device. The housing may rest on housing support structures with angled air vents and integral elastomeric feet. | 10-30-2014 |