Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080251663 | Anti-skid foot assembly - An anti-skid foot assembly comprises an anti-skid foot having a closed end and an open end, the closed end configured to rest on a support surface when the anti-skid foot is secured to a device, and wherein the open end comprises an internally threaded cavity for threadably securing the anti-skid foot to the device. | 10-16-2008 |
20080252610 | Variably positionable touchpad interface - An electronic device comprises a touchpad module having at least one touchpad pick button rotatably coupled to a housing of the electronic device to enable movement of the at least one touchpad pick button between a non-extended position and an extended position relative to the housing. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253066 | Power supply support system - A power supply support system comprises a battery pack comprising a variably positionable support arm configured to support an electronic device in a plurality of different viewing orientations. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253072 | Display stabilization system - A display stabilization system comprises an electronic device having a hinge assembly coupling a side of a display member to a base member to enable the display member to tilt and swivel relative to the base member and at least one stabilizer configured to cause a stabilization force to be applied between the base member and the side of the display member at a distal location relative to the hinge assembly. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253081 | Computing device support system - A computing device comprising a support system extendable and retractable relative to a housing, the support system extending across a lateral dimension of the housing between a pair of housing sidewalls to support at least a portion of the housing in an elevated position relative to a support surface. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253082 | Cooling system with flexible heat transport element - A computing device cooling system comprising a heat transport element for transferring heat from a heat generating component of a computing device to a heat dissipation element of the computing device, the heat transport element having at least one flexible section to facilitate bending of the heat transport element. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253088 | Computing device filter system - An computing device filter system, comprises a computing device having a cooling fan and a heat exchanger and a filter disposed between the heat exchanger and the cooling fan. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253821 | Keyboard stiffening system - A keyboard stiffening system comprising a keyboard assembly having a plurality of key assemblies coupled to a support plate, the support plate having at least one extension extending from a bottom surface thereof to engage a support pan of the electronic device to secure the keyboard assembly to the support pan of the electronic device. | 10-16-2008 |
20080254351 | Collapsible battery holder - A battery holder comprises a collapsible frame configured to receive at least one battery, the frame couplable to an electronic device to provide power from the at least one battery to the electronic device. | 10-16-2008 |
20080254671 | Cable management system and method - A cable management system comprises an electronic device having a display member movably coupled to a base member, and a printed circuit board (PCB) interconnect configured to electrically couple at least one cable received by the interconnect from a device in the display member with at least one cable received by the interconnect from a device in the base member. | 10-16-2008 |
20080254684 | Flexible I/O connection system and method - A flexible input/output (I/O) connection system comprises an electronic device having a housing with at least one I/O window for receiving a connection to an external device, and a hub disposed in the housing and having a plurality of I/O connectors, the hub movable within the housing to position a select one of the plurality of I/O connectors in the I/O window. | 10-16-2008 |
20080259556 | Modular graphics expansion system - A modular graphics expansion system comprises a modular graphics expansion base communicatively couplable to a portable electronic device to enable the electronic device to transition from a standard graphics mode of operation to an enhanced graphics mode of operation. | 10-23-2008 |
20080259557 | Device cooling system - A device cooling system comprises a heat pipe disposed in a device, the heat pipe having a condenser portion and at least two divergent evaporator portions, the at least two evaporator portions coupled to at least one heat-generating component of the device. | 10-23-2008 |
20080265024 | Electronic device with functional module - A electronic device comprises a housing having a module bay configured to receive insertion of a modular biometric reader therein, the modular biometric reader located and usable within a periphery of the housing when disposed in the module bay. | 10-30-2008 |
20080266053 | Wireless enable/disable locking system - A wireless enable/disable locking system comprises a locking element configured to physically cooperate with a switch, the switch for enabling/disabling a wireless communication capability of a device, to lock the wireless communication state of the switch to either enabled or disabled. | 10-30-2008 |
20080266201 | Antenna for an electronic device - An electronic device comprises a housing having an antenna molded into the housing. | 10-30-2008 |
20080266774 | Wireless card module - A wireless card module comprising a bezel assembly comprising at least one bezel member couplable to a wireless card, the bezel member configured to couple the wireless card to an external antenna. | 10-30-2008 |
20080278909 | COMPUTER ACCESSORY DEVICE HAVING RECESS FOR AIRFLOW - An accessory device comprising an accessory device housing having a surface that is adapted to be adjacent a computer housing when the accessory device and computer housings are attached together. The accessory device also comprises an electrical connector provided on the surface of the accessory device housing. The electrical connector is adapted to receive an electrical mating connector from the computer housing. A recess is formed on the surface of the accessory device housing that corresponds to an air vent in the computer housing when said computer housing is attached to the accessory device, thereby enabling air to flow through the recess and air event. | 11-13-2008 |
20090025558 | Electronic device filter assembly - An filter assembly comprises a sleeve coupled to an external surface of an electronic device and disposed at least partially over an airflow vent of the electronic device, the sleeve configured to receive insertion of a filter element therein. | 01-29-2009 |
20090026345 | Electronic device shock-absorbing mounting system - An electronic device shock-absorbing mounting system comprising at least one elastomeric shock-absorbing mount assembly coupling the at least one component of an electronic device to a housing of the electronic device. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027850 | Computer device heat dissipation system - A computer device heat dissipation system comprising a heat exchanger having a plurality of fins connected to a heat pipe, at least one of the plurality of fins comprises at least one aperture to enable an airflow to pass therethrough. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027851 | Computing device cooling system access assembly - A computing device comprising a heat exchanger and an access door disposed on a housing of the computing device and the access door aligned with at least a portion of the heat exchanger to facilitate access to the heat exchanger. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027922 | Power adapter - A power adapter comprises a converter module having circuitry for converting an alternating current (AC) power supply to a direct current (DC) power supply, a connector couplable to an electronic device for supplying the DC power supply to the electronic device, and a switch manually actuatable to control power consumption by the power adapter. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032331 | NOISE REDUCTION WITH RESONATANCE CHAMBER - An apparatus comprises a housing comprising an air inlet, an air outlet and a divider that divides the housing into first and second air passages. The housing comprises a resonance chamber for each air passage. Each resonance chamber comprises a port, and air waves enter each such resonance chamber through such port and resonate. | 02-05-2009 |
20090035986 | Power adapter - A power adapter, comprising a cord Storage assembly extendable from a housing to enable a cord to be at least partially wound thereabout, the cord storage assembly retractable within the housing to store the cord within the housing. | 02-05-2009 |
20090052296 | Computer with Multiple Hard Drives - One exemplary embodiment is a computer having a base and first and second hard disk drives enclosed in the base. The second hard disk drive is stacked on the first hard disk drive and is removable from the base. | 02-26-2009 |
20090179435 | Computing device latching assembly - A computing device latching assembly comprises a latching member configured to releasably secure an accessory to a computing device, and a release mechanism actuatable to move the latching member from a locking position to an unlocked position and to cause the latching member to urge the accessory away from the computing device. | 07-16-2009 |
20090181572 | Portable storage device - A portable storage device comprises a housing molded over a printed circuit board and a connector, the housing having a flexible portion and a rigid portion, the flexible portion disposed near the connector. | 07-16-2009 |
20090279258 | HINGE CONNECTOR WITH LIQUID COOLANT PATH - A hinge for moving two parts of an electronic apparatus relative to each other is disclosed. The hinge includes two coolant flow paths helically arranged between inlet and outlet connections as portions of the hinge are rotated relative to each other. Guide plates within the hinge independently rotate to suitably position the conduits of the coolant flow paths in a position of minimum twisting and stretching. The hinge can be incorporated into any electronic apparatus, for example a portable computer. | 11-12-2009 |
20100075102 | REMOVABLE ANTI-GLARE FILMS FOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS - A removable and reusable anti-glare film for a flat panel display. In one embodiment, the film includes a body portion including an outer surface having a matte finish that diffuses ambient light, and attachment features associated with the body portion that are adapted to attach the anti-glare film to the flat panel display, wherein the body portion overlies a display screen of the flat panel display when the anti-glare film is attached to the flat panel display. | 03-25-2010 |
20100079931 | ANTI-OSCILLATION DEVICE FOR A NOTEBOOK DISPLAY - An anti-oscillation device for a notebook display can include a clutch housing and a dampening device connected to the shaft extension. The clutch housing can be configured to be connected to the display of the notebook and to a base of the notebook. The clutch housing can include a body and a shaft extension that extends from the body of the clutch housing. | 04-01-2010 |
20100157519 | PERIPHERAL DEVICE CARRIER - Peripheral device carrier. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including a screen portion with a display device viewable on one surface, a base portion hinged to the screen portion and having a keyboard, a peripheral device carrier mounted at least partially within an internal volume defined by the base portion, and a peripheral coupled within the carrier. The peripheral device carrier includes a top wall and a bottom wall coupled by two side walls, and the walls define a volume with a quadrilateral cross-section. The walls comprise a metallic material, and the walls are seamless along the quadrilateral cross-section. | 06-24-2010 |
20100218987 | THERMOFORMED EMI SHIELD - Systems and methods for minimizing the transmission and reception of electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) are provided. A member having first and second sides and at least one edge can be formed to correspond to the interior of an enclosure. At least one aperture can penetrate the member from the first side to the second side, forming at least one internal edge. A conductive layer can be disposed on or about the first side, the second side, the at least one edge, and the at least one internal edge of the member, thereby encapsulating the member. | 09-02-2010 |
20100225020 | KEYBOARD CASE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods for forming a keyboard case are provided. A mold cavity configured to provide a keyboard case having a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough can be at least partially filled with a molten material. At least one runner can traverse at least a portion of the apertures forming the plurality of apertures. The molten material can be at least partially solidified within the mold cavity to provide the keyboard case. The keyboard case can be removed from the mold cavity and the at least one runner can be removed from at least a portion of the apertures forming the plurality of apertures. | 09-09-2010 |
20100238621 | INSERT-MOLDED CONDUCTOR - A display housing includes an injection-molded enclosure, configured for attachment to a base of a portable computer at a hinge region, and a conductor, insert-molded into the enclosure, extending from the hinge region. | 09-23-2010 |
20100265662 | Thermal Mitigation Device and Method - An exemplary thermal protection system includes a body having a first surface, at least one stationary thermal member disposed at least partially proximate the first surface and at least one heat producing device. An aperture, defined by at least one exterior edge can penetrate both the body and the stationary thermal member. At least a portion of the heat producing device can be disposed proximate the aperture. A moveable thermal member translatable between a first position and a second position, can be disposed proximate the stationary thermal member, the aperture, and the heat producing device when in the first position. When in the first position, a first portion of the moveable thermal member can overlap at least a portion of the stationary thermal member. When in the second position, the moveable thermal member can be disposed distal to the aperture and the at least one heat producing device. | 10-21-2010 |
20100317203 | COMPUTING DEVICES HAVING POP-OUT CONNECTOR PORT ARRAYS - A pop-out connector port array for provision in a computing device. The array includes an extensible connector port array member that can be transitioned from an initial retracted position in which the array member is contained within the computing device to an extended position in which the array member extends outward from the computing device, the array member comprising multiple integrated connector ports that are accessible when the array member is in the extended position. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318710 | Docking Station - A docking station for a computing device can include an interface for electrically connecting the docking station to a computing device. The interface may supply power from a power supply. The docking station can include a surface for attaching a pin, wherein the location of the pin prevents a computing device from electrically connecting to the docking station if the computing device is not compatible. | 12-16-2010 |
20100321882 | Computing Device Locking Mechanisms - A locking mechanism includes a release button, a pivot shaft on which the release button is provided, a locking element fixedly mounted on the pivot shaft, and a stop member that is aligned with the locking element when the locking mechanism is in a locked position, wherein contact between the locking element and the stop member prevents pivoting of the locking element and the pivot shaft but depression of the release button moves the locking element clear of the stop member to enable pivoting of the pivot shaft. | 12-23-2010 |
20100321883 | COMPUTING DEVICES HAVING FAIL-SAFE MECHANICAL SHUT-OFF SWITCH - In one embodiment, a computing device includes a circuit board having a heat-generating component and a mechanical shut-off switch configured to cut power to the heat-generating component when a temperature within the computing device rises above a threshold temperature. | 12-23-2010 |
20100328080 | Method To Sense Ambient Temperatures Around A Computer To Notify End Users - A system, method and program product for temperature warnings, the system comprising: a computer ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110013350 | Friction Mechanisms For Computing Devices - A friction mechanism for use in a computing device having a base portion and a display portion. In one embodiment, the friction mechanism includes a shaft adapted to be supported by the base portion of the computing device and having ends adapted to be fixedly secured to the display portion of the computing device, a brake disk mounted on the shaft, and a brake pad in contact with the brake disk that resists rotation of the brake disk such that the brake disk, the shaft on which the brake disk is mounted, and the display portion to which the shaft is fixedly secured cannot freely pivot relative to the base portion of the computing device. | 01-20-2011 |
20110026210 | Configurable Input in A Portable Computing Device - A configurable portable computing device having a first display panel and a second display panel, a first user input device and a second user input device. Where the second user input device is incorporated into the second display panel and the first user input device being selectively mountable over the second display panel or detached from the computing device. | 02-03-2011 |
20110047393 | External Device Charging While Notebook Is Off - A computer comprises a power supply that provides operating power for the computer and a connector on the computer through which an external device can be coupled to the computer. The power supply powers an auxiliary power rail even when the computer is otherwise off. The auxiliary power rail is provided to the connector to thereby provide power to the external device even when the computer is off. | 02-24-2011 |
20110075387 | Strain Measurement Chips For Printed Circuit Boards - A strain measurement chip including a body, a strain gauge provided within the body, and electrical contacts with which the strain measurement chip can be mounted to a circuit board, at least one of the electrical contacts being in electrical communication with the strain gauge to enable communication of strain data measured by the strain gauge to the circuit board. | 03-31-2011 |
20110095090 | Radio Frequency Indentification Device Molded into a Product Part - A method and system for molding a radio frequency identification RFID device to a product part. In one embodiment, a method comprising affixing an RFID device to a label, feeding the label into a molding cavity of a molding device, positioning the label within the molding cavity; injecting molten resin into the molding cavity, fusing the molten resin and label into a product part, and ejecting the product part from the molding cavity. In another embodiment, a method comprising affixing an RFID device to a transfer film, rolling the transfer film into a molding cavity of a molding device, positioning the transfer film within the molding cavity, injecting molten resin into the molding cavity, and transferring the RFID device from the transfer film to a product part. | 04-28-2011 |
20110110031 | Apparatuses And Methods For Dissipating Heat From A Computer Component - Heat dissipation apparatus for dissipating heat generated by a heat-generating component mounted to a circuit board. In one embodiment, the heat dissipation apparatus includes a thermally-conductive heat sink adapted to be placed in contact with the heat-generating component, a bracket adapted to hold the heat sink in place relative to the heat-generating component, and a single coil spring mounted to the bracket adapted to urge the heat sink into contact with the heat-generating component. | 05-12-2011 |
20110115735 | Tablet Computers Having An Internal Antenna - A tablet computer including a display panel including a display screen that is surrounded by an outer housing that defines a top edge of the display panel, the display panel further including an internal antenna that is positioned within the housing adjacent the top edge, and a base to which the display panel is pivotally connected, the base comprising a metal-free zone adjacent its front edge, which is positioned adjacent the top edge of the display panel when the tablet computer is placed in a tablet mode orientation, wherein the metal-free zone facilitates operation of the antenna. | 05-19-2011 |
20110116223 | Integrated Lighting For Use With Computer Cameras - In one embodiment, a computer display includes a display screen, an outer housing that surrounds the display screen, and a light integrated into the outer housing. | 05-19-2011 |
20110122562 | Leakage Current Dissipation Devices - In some embodiments, computing device includes an outer housing having a bottom surface, and a leakage current dissipation device mounted to the bottom surface, the leakage current dissipation device being configured to dissipate leakage current generated by the computing device into a surface on which the computing device is supported. | 05-26-2011 |
20110128719 | Computer With Integrated Light - A computer system is described herein. An embodiment of the computer system comprises a first portion comprising a keyboard and a second portion comprising a display. A light source is affixed to the computer, wherein the light source is maintainable in at least a first position and a second position. When the light source is in the first position, light emitted by the light source illuminates the keyboard, and when the light source is in the second position, light emitted by the light source illuminates a spatial region occupied by a user of the computer. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133944 | Systems And Methods Of Controlling A Fan In An Electronic System - Systems and methods of controlling a fan in an electronic system are disclosed. One example method includes obtaining a control setting of the fan and current speed of the fan. The example method further includes determining a fan speed threshold associated with the obtained control setting. The example method further includes comparing the fan speed threshold to the current speed. The example method further includes generating an alert based on the comparison. | 06-09-2011 |
20110176269 | Display For Notebook Computer And Method Of Making A Display For A Notebook Computer - A display for a notebook computer can include a display panel and a frame configured to house the display panel. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame. A method of making a display for a notebook computer is also provided. The method can include the steps of providing a frame and inserting a display panel into the frame. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame. | 07-21-2011 |
20110221114 | CARBON FIBER CLAMPING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Clamping apparatus and methods are provided. The apparatus can include a rigid backing member having a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough. The apparatus can further include a spring member having a plurality of radial members each having a first end and a second end. The first end of the radial members can be connected at a hub. The second end of each radial member can be connected to a flange. A plurality of apertures, corresponding to the plurality of apertures in the backing member, can be disposed about the flange. The radial members can be fabricated using two or more plies of resin-impregnated carbon fiber. The spring member can be affixed to the backing member using one or more fasteners disposed in the backing member apertures and corresponding aperture disposed in the flange. | 09-15-2011 |
20110235255 | Carbon Laminated Enclosure - An enclosure is provided. A housing ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110247785 | Systems and Method of a Carrier Device for Placement of Thermal Interface Materials - Carrier device for placement of thermal interface materials. At least some embodiments are systems including a first electrical component that defines a first surface at a first elevation relative to an underlying structure, a second electrical component that defines a second surface at a second elevation relative to the underlying structure, a metallic member configured to conduct heat from the electrical components, and a carrier between the electrical components and the metallic member. The carrier includes a third and fourth surface configured to mate with the first and second surfaces, respectively, a first aperture through the third surface, and a second aperture through the fourth surface. The system further includes a first thermal interface material coupled between the first electrical component and the metallic member through the first aperture, and a second thermal interface material coupled between the second electrical component and the metallic member through the second aperture. | 10-13-2011 |
20110255261 | Frame For Retaining A Display Screen - Frame for retaining a display screen. At least some illustrative embodiments are enclosures comprising a frame member that defines a substantially flat inner surface and a substantially flat outer surface, and the frame member comprises a portion of a perimeter of the frame member that is bent to create a flange that is substantially perpendicular to the inner surface of the frame member, an outer covering member thermally bonded to the outer surface of the frame member, and a plurality of retaining members configured to retain a display screen proximate to the inner surface of the frame member. | 10-20-2011 |
20110273832 | Access Door For A Mobile Computing System - An access door for a mobile computing system. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising a chassis of a computing system, a peripheral device mounted within the chassis, an access door that at least partially defines a surface of the chassis, the access door has a first orientation that at least partially hides the peripheral device, and a second orientation that exposes at least a portion of the peripheral device, and a communication port on the access door. | 11-10-2011 |
20110317364 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a system for cooling an electronic device. The system includes a plenum disposed adjacent to an interior surface of a housing for the electronic device, wherein the plenum is placed between a heat generating component and the interior surface of the housing, and wherein the plenum reduces heat transfer from the heat generating component to an exterior surface of the housing. The system also includes a fan configured to create an airflow in the plenum. | 12-29-2011 |
20120096675 | Hinge - To attach a first part of a computing device to a second part of a computing device a clutch | 04-26-2012 |
20120098467 | ILLUMINATED LATCH - An illuminated latch apparatus is provided. The illuminated latch apparatus can include a latch member | 04-26-2012 |
20120106077 | Extruding Material Through A Die To Produce A Computer Chassis - A method that comprises extruding material through a die to produce a notebook computer chassis having multiple sides that encapsulate a volume. | 05-03-2012 |
20120118540 | HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Heat transfer apparatuses and systems are provided. A heat transfer apparatus ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120127669 | DEVICE MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A device mounting system is provided. The device | 05-24-2012 |
20120134098 | COMPUTING DEVICE THERMAL MODULE - A computing device and method have a thermal module ( | 05-31-2012 |