Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
361679120 | Tiltable | 31 |
20090273893 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH TILTING KEYBOARD VENT - A notebook computer with a tilting keyboard, which opens a vent when tilted, solves multiple problems and may further materially contribute to countering terrorism. A tilted position of the keyboard allows the vent to open when the notebook lid is open, thereby providing extra cooling capacity during periods of computer use when there is a lessened need for compactness. The vent is it least partially closed when the keyboard is in the stowed position and the lid is closed, thereby reducing the possibility of debris ingestion when air flow needs are reduced and the need for compactness is increased. A security inspection position of the keyboard enables inspection of the inside of the computer, for example as part of a security checkpoint procedure. A negative tilt can reduce wrist strain and repetitive motion injuries for some users. Some embodiments tilt the keyboard automatically in response to the lid opening, and stow the keyboard automatically in response to the lid being closed. | 11-05-2009 |
20100165560 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - A portable computer includes a main body including a bottom sheet and a panel which cooperatively form a receiving cavity, a display, a pivot shaft connecting the main body to the display, a keyboard, a pushing member including a pushing body, two connecting rods, and two restricting members. The panel includes a first surface facing the bottom sheet. The keyboard includes a first side, a second side, a flexible blocking member, and at least one auto-flick pivot on the second side. The restricting members are received in the receiving cavity corresponding to the connecting rods. Each restricting member includes a liftable restricting portion positioned on the bottom sheet. The auto-flick pivot connects the keyboard to the main body. Each connecting rod movably connects the keyboard to the main body. The pushing body is movably connected to the first surface and moves from a first position to a second position. | 07-01-2010 |
20120236485 | Tablet Computer - A tablet computer is composed of a tablet component and a keyboard component. The tablet component houses all of the essential hardware of tablet computer including the central processing unit (CPU), the memory, the power supply, and a touch screen display. The keyboard component is a simple peripheral device that offers no computing functionality unless connected with the tablet component. The tablet component and keyboard component can mate to form a notebook-type computer. The tablet component and keyboard component can mate in an orientation allowing use of only a tablet computing user interface. The tablet component is removable from the keyboard component and functions independently as a tablet computing device. The keyboard component has a counterbalance armature to oppose the moment of inertia due to the changing center of mass of the tablet computer as the tablet component is moved from a closed to an open position. | 09-20-2012 |
20120314359 | FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A foldable electronic device is provided. The foldable electronic device includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part and the second part are connected with a first hinge, the second part and the third part are connected with a second hinge, the first part and the second part are capable of rotating 0-α degrees relative to each other around the first hinge. The second part and the third part are capable of rotating 0-α degrees relative to each other around the second hinge, wherein a is equal to or greater than 180 degree, the first part comprises a screen, the third part comprises a keyboard. | 12-13-2012 |
20130016468 | WIRELESS KEYBOARD FOR TABLET PC WITH STANDAANM OH; HeeBumAACI SeoulAACO KRAAGP OH; HeeBum Seoul KR - The present invention is about a wireless keyboard for tablet PC, which is a kind of accessory that is necessary for using the tablet PC conveniently. | 01-17-2013 |
20130128443 | Portable Computer - A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one stable structure for at least decreasing gaps between the slide rail and the sliding block. | 05-23-2013 |
20130188304 | Expandable Keyboard Device - An expandable keyboard device for use in connection with an electronic device includes a keyboard module having a keyboard housing, a pivot unit connected to the keyboard housing, and a clamping mechanism including a mounting seat connected to the pivot unit and rotatable relative to the keyboard module, and at least one clamping arm cooperating with the mounting seat to define a receiving slot for receiving the electronic device. The clamping arm is movable relative to the mounting seat for clamping the electronic device. | 07-25-2013 |
20130222995 | ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes an upper frame, a main body, a lower frame, and an adjustment mechanism. The two frames cooperate with each other to sandwich the main body. The lower frame includes a bottom plate defining a though hole. The adjustment mechanism includes a first adjustment member, a second adjustment member, a supporting member, a driving member and a position stopper. The supporting member protrudes from the bottom plate via the through hole to support the keyboard. The first driving member drives the supporting member to protrude from the bottom plate via the through hole when the first adjustment member is operated. The second driving member drives the supporting member to retract into a receiving space defined by the two frames when the second adjustment member is operated. The position stopper secures the supporting member when the first and the second adjustment members are not operated. | 08-29-2013 |
20130308263 | LAPTOP KEYBOARD TILTING ASSEMBLY - The laptop keyboard tilting assembly includes at least one friction articulating hinge assembly pivotally attached to a monitor and keyboard base or section of a laptop computer. The articulating-hinge assembly includes at least two pivots, one pivot being connected to the monitor and the other pivot being connected to the keyboard base. Rotation of the monitor in one direction unfolds the laptop computer, and rotation of the keyboard base in the opposite direction tilts the keyboard base into a more comfortable angle for typing, which reduces user strain and prevents potential injuries, especially for extended sessions. | 11-21-2013 |
20140139991 | KEYBOARD WITH SLOT FOR ORIENTING A TABLET COMPUTER DURING USE AND TABLET COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A keyboard is configured to protect the display, or screen, and optionally the housing of a mobile computing device, such as a tablet computer, while the mobile computing device is not in use. When positioned over the display of a mobile computing device, the keyboard may provide protection without substantially increasing the thickness or other dimensions of the mobile computing device. The keyboard may also include a slot for orienting the tablet computer or other mobile computing device in a working orientation. Systems including assemblies of a keyboard and a mobile computing device, such as a tablet computer, are also disclosed, as are methods for using keyboards with tablet computers and other mobile computing devices. | 05-22-2014 |
20140160654 | FOLDABLE COMPUTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ERECTING DISPLAY UNIT - A foldable computing apparatus includes a display unit having a touch screen, a first body rotatably disposed in an end of the display unit, and a second body rotatably disposed in an end of the first body opposite to the display unit, the second body having a keyboard. The first body is rotated so that a rear surface of the display unit and a rear surface of the first body are close to each other, and then the second body is rotated with respect to the first body so as to support the display unit. | 06-12-2014 |
20140168876 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a first body, a second body, a linking member, a plurality of keys, and an actuating module is provided. The first body has a display surface and the second body is adapted to be connected to the first body. The linking member is disposed within the second body. The keys are movably connected to the second body. The actuating module is disposed within the second body and located between the linking member and the keys. The linking member moves via a relative movement between the first body and the second body, so that the actuating module pushes the keys to move from the inside of the second body to the outside of the second body. | 06-19-2014 |
20140198443 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CASING THEREFOR - A portable electronic apparatus includes a casing including a base and an upper cover, and an electronic processing module disposed in the base. The base includes a first engagement structure having a lock slot. The upper cover includes a plate member and a second engagement structure mounted on the plate member. The second engagement structure is presented as a cantilever structure and includes a locking part and a detaching part connected to the locking part. The base and the upper cover are engaged such that the locking part is locked in the lock slot. The detaching part can be moved so as to detach the locking part from the lock slot. Therefore, a user can detach the locking part from the lock slot by the detaching part without any tools, which greatly reduces the complexity of the detachment of a casing of a conventional portable electronic apparatus. | 07-17-2014 |
20140204518 | BASE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A base of an electronic apparatus includes a station and a keyboard. The station includes a first side and a second side. The display apparatus is pivotally mounted on the first side. The keyboard is detachably mounted on the first side of station. The station rotates with respect to the display apparatus between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the second side of the station is placed on a supporting surface, and an obtuse angle is defined between the first side and the display apparatus. In the second position, the first side of the station is placed on the supporting surface, an acute angle is defined between the first side and the display apparatus, and the keyboard is detached from the station, placed on the supporting surface and located at a front portion of the display apparatus. | 07-24-2014 |
20140211393 | DETACHABLE ROTARY EXTENDED KEYBOARD PLATE - The present invention provides a detachable rotary extended keyboard plate, which includes a sleeve member, and the sleeve member includes: a bottom plate having one end formed with an engaging sheet, after the engaging sheet is rotated, the additional space formed on the bottom plate allows a portable electronic device to stand in a multi-angle manner; a support sheet; a combination sheet; at least a first fasten device disposed on the engaging sheet or the combination sheet; and at least a second fasten device disposed on the keyboard and corresponding to the location where the first fasten device is disposed, the second fasten device is able to be combined with the first fasten device for enabling the keyboard to be fastened on the engaging sheet. | 07-31-2014 |
20140218855 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH A TORQUE VARIABLE STRUCTURE CONNECTING HOUSING COMPONENTS - In an embodiment there is provided an electronic apparatus in which two housings are detachable and rotatable, and in which when one housing is detached from the other housing, and having a bracket for attachment and detachment that is easily rotated. An electronic apparatus may include an upper housing having a display; a lower housing which is rotatably connected with a bracket from which the upper housing is detachable by hinges; and a torque variable structure which changes rotational torque of the bracket at the hinges. The torque variable structure is capable of reducing the rotational torque of the bracket at the hinges in a state in which the upper housing is detached from the bracket, rather than a state in which the upper housing is mounted on the bracket. | 08-07-2014 |
20140301029 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COLLAPSING KEYBOARD - Some embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a collapsible keyboard apparatus and computing system. A collapsible keyboard apparatus may comprise a plurality of keys supported by a first support structure and a set of keys supported by a second support structure pivotally coupled to the first support structure. The second support structure may be arranged to rotate around the pivotal coupling from a first position substantially coplanar with the first support structure to a second non-coplanar position in response to a force applied to the second support structure. Other embodiments are described. | 10-09-2014 |
20140334085 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a first body, a second body and a keyboard. The first body has a display surface and an appearance surface opposite to each other. The second body is pivoted to the first body and has an accommodating opening and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, in which when the first body is closed to the second body, the first surface faces the display surface. The keyboard is pivoted at the accommodating opening through at least one rotation-shaft, in which when the first body is turned over relatively to the second body, the keyboard is able to be turned over relatively to the second body, so that when the second surface faces the appearance surface, the first body covers a plurality of keys of the keyboard. | 11-13-2014 |
20140347801 | Flat Heat Pipe Radiator and Portable Computer - A flat heat pipe radiator and a new kind of portable computer are provided. The air convective extended heat exchange surface of the radiator surrounds the fan impeller and is facing the air outlet of the impeller, the heat transport distance in heat pipe is shortened, the fan shell and the diffusion channel in the shell can be left out, so the size, weight and cost of the radiator are decreased effectively. The restrictions to a radiator when installing are reduced, which helps to implement the standardization of the radiator series. The new kind of portable computer helps to decrease weight and thickness and improve the heat dissipation further. | 11-27-2014 |
20140362509 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE TABLET COMPUTER - An electronic device includes a chassis and a tablet computer. The chassis includes a keyboard module and a chassis connector. The chassis connector includes a first group of pins and a second group of pins. The first group of pins and the second group of pins are same. A tablet computer includes a display and a tablet computer connector. The tablet computer connector includes a first group of slots. The tablet computer is configured to be mounted to the chassis and be electronically connected to the keyboard module in a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first group of slots mates with the first group of pins. In the second position, the first group of slots mates with the second group of pins. | 12-11-2014 |
20140368985 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to improved protective cases for hand-held electronic devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to cases that protect and modify the functionality of an electronic device. | 12-18-2014 |
20150009612 | DETACHABLE PIVOTING CHASSIS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A detachable pivoting chassis includes an accommodating base, a seat, a keyboard, a pivot module and a movable stand, and the accommodating base has an accommodating part for accommodating an electronic device, and the seat has an accommodating part for accommodating a keyboard, and the pivot module has at least two connecting elements and a pivoting element, and the connecting element is disposed on a side of the accommodating base and detachably coupled to the pivoting element, such that the accommodating base can be pivoted by the pivot module, and an end of the movable stand is pivotally coupled to an external side of the accommodating base, so that the electronic device can change its using status according to user requirements, and the detachable pivoting chassis can be combined with other electronic devices to provide the convenience of use. | 01-08-2015 |
20150016039 | KEYBOARD PROTECTION MECHANISM - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a keyboard that includes a plurality of keys and an inter cap spacer. The inter cap spacer can be transitioned from a first position, in which a first portion of the keys are functional and gaps exist between individual keys of the first portion of the keys, to a second position in which the first portion of the keys are not functional and the inter cap spacer substantially fills in the gaps. | 01-15-2015 |
20150029650 | Bag Computer System and Bag Apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 01-29-2015 |
20150055284 | TABLET STAND APPARATUS - A tablet stand apparatus includes a cover part detachably mounted with a tablet, a keyboard part configured to receive a user command to control the tablet mounted on the cover part, a flexible hinge of which one end portion is fixed to the cover part, and the other end portion is fixed to the keyboard part, to foldably interconnect the cover part and the keyboard part, and a supporter of which one end portion is connected to the keyboard part and configured to support the cover part to stand at a preset angle. | 02-26-2015 |
20150062793 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a linking assembly. The first body has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a sliding slot located at the first side. The first body and the second body are pivoted to the linking assembly. The second body rotates relative to the first side of the first body to open or close and drives the linking assembly, such that the electronic device stands on a platform with the first side or the second side of the first body. The linking assembly has a supporting block movably coupled to the sliding slot. When the second body rotates to an angle relative to the first side, the supporting block protrudes out of the first side so that the electronic device stands on the platform with the first side. | 03-05-2015 |
20150138706 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting structure for portable electronic device includes a main body placed on a supporting surface, a supporting plate having a first side and a second side opposite to the first end, and a connecting unit having a first end part, a second end part opposite to the first end, and an electrical connecting element is provided. The first side is pivotally connected with a bottom surface of the main body. The first end part is pivotally connected with a bottom-side of the main body. When the connecting unit performs an opened status, the portable electronic device performs an angle with the main body. When the connecting unit performs a closed status, the portable electronic device is adhered to the main body. | 05-21-2015 |
20150293606 | Collapsible Shell Cover for Computing Device - A collapsible shell cover for a computing device having a holder portion, an input device portion, and kickstand portion is described that is configured to support a computing device at a viewing angle in an open configuration and to form a shell cover for the computing device in a collapsed configuration. The holder may receive the computing device between edge members having support lips for support. The input device and kickstand are rotatably secured to the holder at opposing ends of the edge members. In the open configuration, the holder is positioned at the viewing angle, the kickstand is rotated for support at a rear of the holder, and the input device is rotated to extend outward from a front of the holder. In the collapsed configuration, the holder, input device, and kickstand portion are aligned in a common plane to form the shell cover for the computing device. | 10-15-2015 |
20160091935 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a hinge assembly to secure a top portion of the electronic device to an accessory. The hinge assembly is to allow a rotation of the top portion in relation to the accessory. The hinge assembly may include a plurality of discs to receive a plurality of segments of the accessory as the hinge assembly engages to secure the top portion of the electronic device to the accessory. | 03-31-2016 |
20160202733 | TABLET COMPUTER | 07-14-2016 |
20160252931 | Portable Electronic Device Having a Protective Foldable Cover with a Built-in Membrane Keyboard | 09-01-2016 |