Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110069445 | Notebook Computer Docking Stations - A docking station for supporting a notebook computer. In one embodiment, an docking station includes a base, a platform on which the notebook computer can be placed, and a platform support armature that extends up from the base and supports the platform, wherein the armature can be pivoted to change the height of the platform and the platform can be pivoted independent of the armature to change an angle of inclination of the platform. | 03-24-2011 |
20110171842 | Plug Module - A system can include a receiver to receive a plug module. The plug module can include multiple apertures located substantially the same distance from an axis of rotation of the plug module. A connector can extend from the receiver to connect to a contact in one of the multiple apertures of the plug module. | 07-14-2011 |
20110207350 | CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A connector apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a housing having at least a first aperture and a second aperture. The apparatus can further include a hollow, flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hollow, flexible, member can be non-detachably attached to the first aperture. The second end of the hollow, flexible, member can be detachably attached to the second aperture. The apparatus can also include a tensioning member disposed to bias the hollow, flexible, member towards the housing. | 08-25-2011 |
20110271526 | CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A connector apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a housing having at least a first aperture and a second aperture. The apparatus can further include a hollow, flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hollow, flexible, member can be non-detachably attached to the first aperture. The second end of the hollow, flexible, member can be detachably attached to the second aperture. The apparatus can also include a tensioning member disposed to bias the hollow, flexible, member towards the housing. | 11-10-2011 |
20110292592 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A thermal management system is provided. The system can include an electronic device enclosure having a first surface and a second surface. At least a portion of the perimeter of the first surface can be disposed proximate the second surface to provide a chamber between the first and second surfaces. At least one first aperture in fluid communication with the chamber can be disposed on the second surface, while at least one second aperture in fluid communication with the chamber can be disposed on the first surface. A fluid mover, having a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge, can be disposed proximate the second aperture. Fluid from the chamber can provide an inflow to the fluid inlet and an outflow from the fluid discharge can be directed to the exterior of the electronic enclosure. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303393 | THERMAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Thermal distribution systems and methods are provided. A thermal distribution system can include a first surface having a perimeter and a second surface. At least a portion of the perimeter can be disposed proximate the second surface, forming a void between the first and second surfaces. The first surface can include a plurality of perforations. The second surface can include at least a portion of an electronic enclosure. A fluid mover having a first inlet can be adapted to draw a first inlet fluid from inside the void. | 12-15-2011 |
20120013584 | Portable Computer Having A Tilt Camera Assembly - Embodiments of the present invention provide a digital camera mount assembly for a portable computer | 01-19-2012 |
20120014051 | Hermetic Seal For Portable Electronic Device - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a hermetic seal apparatus for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the sealing apparatus includes a first housing | 01-19-2012 |
20120032821 | KEYBOARD HOLD DOWN MECHANISM - A keyboard is within a cavity of a receptacle. A keyboard hold down mechanism is connected to the receptacle outward of a perimeter of the keyboard and is connected to the keyboard at a central portion of the keyboard inward of the perimeter. | 02-09-2012 |
20120106076 | SCREW LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a screw lock assembly for a portable computing device. According to one example embodiment, the portable computing device includes a housing and a removable panel configured to attach to a portion of the housing. A screw lock assembly is coupled to the housing and includes pinion gear configured to mate with a rotatable screw attached to the removable panel. Furthermore, the removable panel is releasably attached to the housing via mating of the rotatable screw and pinion gear. | 05-03-2012 |
20120247325 | Particulate Removal - Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and articles of manufacture for filtering particulates from an airflow directed at a heat exchanger. A blade may gather the filtered particulates. The gathered particulates may then be exhausted. | 10-04-2012 |
20130021750 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A thermal management system for an electronic device comprising thermal management controller configured to adjust a temperature level of at least a portion of an interior of a housing of the electronic device based on a signal indicative of a change in an electrostatic field exterior to the housing of the electronic device. | 01-24-2013 |
20130077241 | FLOW DIVERSION APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Flow diversion apparatuses and methods are provided. A flow diversion apparatus can include a vent configured to permit the flow of a fluid therethrough. The apparatus can also include an electronic device capable of a range of motion across at least a portion of the vent disposed proximate at least a portion of the vent. The apparatus can include a shutter disposed proximate at least a portion of the vent opposite the electronic device. The shutter can be capable of a range of motion across at least a portion of the vent in conjunction with the electronic device. The shutter can prevent at least a portion of the fluid flowing through the vent from impinging on the electronic device. | 03-28-2013 |
20130175911 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a housing assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the housing assembly includes a first panel cover positioned adjacent to a support frame having an integrated pattern of channel cavities. Furthermore, a second panel cover is positioned adjacent to the support frame on an opposite side thereof with respect to the first panel cover. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175986 | WIRELESS ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING SYSTEM - A wireless electronic device docking system includes an electronic device having a recessed area disposed on a working surface of the electronic device, the recessed area to receive a portable computer device. The docking system includes a wireless module to wirelessly charge the portable computer device when the portable computer device is disposed within the recessed area. | 07-11-2013 |
20130300265 | HERMETIC SEAL - Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems associated with a hermetic seal. The hermetic seal may include a bumper that protrudes past a top surface of the bezel to protect a display and a damper that couples to a cover to support the display. | 11-14-2013 |
20140110546 | MOUNTING FRAME AND SUPPORTS TO MOUNT A COMPONENT OF A COMPUTING SYSTEM - A mounting frame for a component of a computing system includes first supports and second supports. The first supports are to contact a top surface of the component at a first height relative to the mounting frame, and the second supports are to contact the top surface of the component at a second height relative to the mounting frame. | 04-24-2014 |
20140117826 | LATCH AND PANELS OF COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120751 | PORT INCLUDING MOVABLE CONNECTOR - A port of a computing system includes a connector movable between a recessed position and an extended position. The connector is extended from the recessed position to the extended position in response to a plug. | 05-01-2014 |
20140160659 | HEAT DISSIPATING CASE - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a case having a base unit and a display unit. The base unit includes an emitting surface. The display unit includes a dissipating member. A hinge connects the base unit and the display unit, the hinge connected below at least part of the heat emitting surface or first vent and the heat dissipating member or second vent. The emitting surface and the dissipating member are to overlap or align when the display unit is in a closed position. | 06-12-2014 |