TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150375894 | CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH SHUTTER STAND - According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device (PED) includes a stand that is configured to support a PED in an upright position. The stand may be pivotally coupled to a sliding member that can move along the case's back side. The sliding member and stand may move between a first position in which the stand supports the device in an upright position and a second position in which the stand lies flush with the rear face. Thus, the stand may selectively support the case in an upright position or be compact for easy storage. | 12-31-2015 |
20150359307 | CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH INTERNAL SUPPORT - According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device includes first and second panels and a bottom wall defining an interior storage compartment in which an internal support is coupled to the two panels. The internal support is configured to provide convenient access to and/or impact protection for a portable electronic device enclosed therein. When the case is in an open position, the internal support may provide structure and support to allow convenient use of a portable electronic device without the need to remove it from the case. Whereas, when the case is in a closed position the internal support may cradle an enclosed portable electronic device and provide impact protection. Thus, the case may be used to support a portable electronic device in an upright position, or protect it from damage during transit. | 12-17-2015 |
20150027911 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH AN ADHESIVE PANEL - Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, and an adhesive panel coupled to the support and configured to secure the portable electronic device. | 01-29-2015 |
20140202890 | DUAL SUPPORT FLAP CASE - A dual support flap case comprises a receptacle configured to receive a portable electronic device, a first support flap configured to support the case at a first angle relative to a supporting surface, and a second support flap configured to support the case at a second angle relative to the supporting surface. The first support flap may be a different length than the second support flap. The first and second angles of may allow for a user to select a preferred angle for a current task, such as reading, watching video, typing using a virtual keyboard, typing using a separate physical keyboard, or other task. | 07-24-2014 |
20140098478 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORIES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device. | 04-10-2014 |
20140071607 | CASE AND KEYBOARD FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A case for a portable electronic device (PED) may include a keyboard, a base, and a support. The keyboard includes a receiving surface configured to support an edge of the PED. The base is configured to slidably engage the keyboard and the keyboard is removable from the base. The support is coupled to the base and includes a support surface for supporting the PED in an elevated position. The support is pivotable relative to the base and allows the PED to pivot relative to the support between a collapsed position and an elevated position. The angle of the PED supported by the receiving surface and the support surface is changed as the keyboard is slid relative to the base such that the angle of the PED with respect to the base is changed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140030936 | MULTI-PRONG POWER TIP ADAPTOR - Consolidated power tips allow a power adaptor to be connected to disparately sized input ports of electronic devices. The consolidated power tips may be sized to balance insertion and pull-out forces for the disparately sized input ports. Deformable members may be added to the consolidated power tips for more desirable insertion and pull-out forces and improved electrical contact. For input ports with different electrical requirements, a mode selector may be added to the consolidated power tip to select between the electrical requirements of the different input ports. The consolidated power tips may be combined into a multi-prong power tip. The multi-prong power tip allows users to interface with a large number of disparate devices without changing power tips. | 01-30-2014 |
20130309908 | CONSOLIDATED POWER TIPS - Consolidated power tips allow a power adaptor to be connected to disparately sized input ports of electronic devices. The consolidated power tips may be sized to balance insertion and pull-out forces for the disparately sized input ports. Deformable members may be added to the consolidated power tips for more desirable insertion and pull-out forces and improved electrical contact. For input ports with different electrical requirements, a mode selector may be added to the consolidated power tip to select between the electrical requirements of the different input ports. | 11-21-2013 |
20130292530 | STYLUS HOLDER - A stylus holder attaches to an electronic device and holds a stylus. The stylus holder may comprise a pair of device clasps to frictionally hold to the electronic device. A stylus clasp for holding a stylus may be on one of the device clasps. The device clasps may be connected to one another by a band. In some embodiments, the band may be an elastomeric ribbon. | 11-07-2013 |
20130205060 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING STATION - A docking station for a portable electronic device includes a body. The docking station includes a power receiving interface coupled to the body and configured to receive electrical power from a power supply. The docking station includes a universal data interface configured to communicatively couple the docking station with the portable electronic device. The docking station includes a power providing interface in electrical communication with the power receiving interface and configured to deliver electrical power to the portable electronic device. | 08-08-2013 |
20130192498 | COMPACT LAP DESK - A compact lap desk for space-saving storage and convenient portability. The compact lap desk includes a frame structure comprising a folding leg that is mechanically attached to a main tray, wherein the folding leg is configured such that it can be extended away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform adapted for receiving a laptop computer or other suitable articles. The compact lap desk includes an expandable fabric body that is substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure, wherein the expandable fabric body is equipped with a retention mechanism to retain and conceal an expanding section of fabric material, when closed. When the retention mechanism is opened, the expanding section of fabric material is released and accommodates the mechanical extension of the folding leg away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform for the compact lap desk. | 08-01-2013 |
20130186682 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORIES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device. | 07-25-2013 |
20130177304 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CAMERA LENS SYSTEM - An accessory case for a portable electronic device (PED) includes an interchangeable camera lens system comprising one or more camera lenses. The accessory case may include an integrated attachment mechanism allowing the one or more lenses to be secured to the case in a certain position relative to the image capturing system. In certain embodiments, the one or more camera lenses may alter and/or improve the performance of an image capturing system of the PED. The one or more camera lenses may include a telephoto lens, a macroscopic lens, a fish-eye lens, a wide angle lens, and/or any other type of optical system. In some embodiments, the one or more camera lenses may be removably attached to the accessory case. In further embodiments, the one or more camera lenses may be included in a selectively positionable mechanism integrated into the accessory case. | 07-11-2013 |
20130156999 | ATTACHABLE UNDER-BEZEL TABS FOR DISPLAY COVERS - According to various embodiments, selectively attachable under-bezel tabs include an adhering portion and a securing portion. An adhesive may be used to secure the adhering portion adjacent the edge of a display cover. The securing portion may be secured between a display surface and a display bezel. Accordingly, one or more under-bezel tabs may be adhered to a display cover in order to secure the display cover in front of a display. The display cover may be configured to protect or enhance the display. For example, a display cover may be configured to reduce glare or provide a privacy screen. The selectively attachable under-bezel tabs may be adhered to any of a wide variety of universal display covers, thereby adapting the universal display cover for use with displays configured with slotted bezels adapted to receive specialized display covers. | 06-20-2013 |
20120325702 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORIES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device. | 12-27-2012 |
20120203949 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING STATION - A universal docking station for portable electronic devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, the docking station may utilize a universal interface to communicatively couple a portable electronic device to one or more inputs, displays, and/or accessory devices. In some embodiments, the universal interface may be a high-speed and/or super-speed universal data interface. In further embodiments, the universal docking station may be configured to provide electrical power to a portable electronic device. By utilizing a universal data interface, the universal docking station may be utilized with any portable electronic device having the universal data interface regardless of the manufacturer of the portable electronic devices. | 08-09-2012 |
20120138494 | STAND-IN CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - According to various embodiments, a stand-in case for a portable electronic device (PED) includes a top panel configured with an integrated reinforcement, a bottom panel, and a side panel section. The top panel of the stand-in case may be configurable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the stand-in case may be configured to enclose a PED, and in the second position the stand-in case may secure the PED at an angle with respect to the bottom panel. The bottom panel may include at least one catch, or other securing feature, configured to secure the bottom corners or an edge of the PED at an angle relative to the bottom panel. Additionally, the stand-in case may be integrated into a second case, such as a larger bag, a laptop case, or luggage. | 06-07-2012 |
20120112031 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORY WITH CAMERA PROTECTION - Case accessories including protection covers for portable electronic devices having image capturing systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, the case may include a holder configured to secure the portable electronic device and a selectively positionable protection cover configured to protect the integrated image capturing system. In certain embodiments, the selectively positionable protection cover may be positioned using a hinged mechanism, a sliding mechanism, or a rotational mechanism. | 05-10-2012 |
20120075789 | SWIVELING BASE FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Swiveling bases for portable computing devices are disclosed. A swiveling base can include a base member and a rotatable member. The base member can be placed on a flat surface and rotatably supports the rotatable member. The rotatable member releasably secures the portable computing device and can rotate relative to the base member to reorient a display of the portable computing device. The swiveling bases may further include a control component disposed on the base member. The control component is disposed on the base member and facilitates user interaction with a computing application being executed on the portable computing device. The control component may be, for example, a button, a joystick, a D-pad, a tactile sensor pad, a touch-sensitive D-pad, a spherical trackball, a slider, or a sliding disk. | 03-29-2012 |
20120043231 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASES WITH INTEGRATED CLEANING COMPONENT - Cases for electronic devices, such as an iPad, are disclosed. The cases include an integrated cleaning component configured to wipe one or more surfaces of an electronic device. In some embodiments, the integrated cleaning component is configured to automatically wipe the surface(s) of the electronic device as it is inserted into or removed from the case. The integrated cleaning component of some embodiments include strips of material configured to engage the surface of the electronic device as it is inserted and/or removed from the case and to wipe or scrub away foreign material. The cleaning component can include various different materials to target primary removal of a particular foreign material (e.g., fingerprints, dirt, dust, oils, etc.). Other embodiments provide integrated storage of the integrated cleaning component, which can easily be removed by a user to wipe the surface(s) of the electronic device. | 02-23-2012 |
20120024918 | HOLDER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holder for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the holder may include a base configured to sit on a working surface and a securement device configured to releasably secure the portable electronic device. In some embodiments, the holder may include a rotation member coupled to and between the securement device and the base to allow the securement device to rotate in one or more directions relative to the base. In some embodiments, the holder includes a sleeve and is configured to secure the portable electronic device to a forearm of a user. | 02-02-2012 |
20110315589 | CARRYING CASES HAVING ADJUSTABLE COMPARTMENTS FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - According to various embodiments, a carrying case may be configured with an internal compartment adapted to receive a laptop computer, netbook, tablet computer, touch screen, multimedia projector, mobile telephone, and/or other portable electronic device. The dimensions of a compartment may be adapted for a specific device by moving adjustable cushions from a side spacing orientation to a base spacing orientation. According to one embodiment, a compartment may include adjustable cushions configured to be placed within the compartment in a side spacing orientation or outside the compartment in an external orientation. Additionally, a carrying case may include an instruction icon illustrating methods for using adjustable cushions within a compartment. | 12-29-2011 |
20110298345 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH CLEANING ACCESSORY - A case accessory for a portable electronic device that includes a cleaning system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the case accessory may include a back cover configured to secure a portable electronic device, a front cover rotationally coupled to the back cover, and a cleaning mechanism integrated into the front cover including a buffer configured to clean a surface of the portable electronic device. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297566 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH CLEANING ACCESSORY - Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device. | 12-08-2011 |
20110200219 | LAPTOP COOLING PLATFORM - Platforms for laptop computers can include one or more cooling features. In some arrangements, a platform includes a support body that has upper and lower panels that at least partially define an interior cavity. A ventilation plate can be disposed in the upper surface of the support body, and can have a plurality of ventilation holes that are in fluid communication with the interior cavity. In some arrangements, the upper panel is angled relative to the lower panel. | 08-18-2011 |
20100279518 | ELECTRONIC HUB - Disclosed herein are embodiments on an electronic hub configured to connect electronic devices. In certain embodiments, an electronic hub has a first configuration in which various inputs and outputs are covered and are not available for connecting to other devices. In a second configuration the various inputs and outputs are exposed and are available to connect to electronic devices. In certain embodiments, a cable may wrap around a hub body in the first configuration, thus covering the ports when not in use. In other embodiments, the ports may be disposed within a moveable member. In a first configuration, one or more ports in the moveable member may be covered, while in the second configuration, the moveable member may be moved to expose the one or more ports. Certain embodiments include a reset button that is operable to reset an electronic device connected to the hub. | 11-04-2010 |
20090229936 | PORTABLE COMPUTER CASE - A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process. | 09-17-2009 |
20090083851 | SERIALIZED LOCK COMBINATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are embodiments of systems and methods for retrieving combination lock codes in a secure environment. In some embodiments, each of a plurality of combination locks are linked with a serial code. A user may then enter user identity information into a retrieval system. After the system has validated the user identity information, the user may enter a serial code into the system, the serial code associated with a combination lock for which the user would like to retrieve a corresponding combination code. Upon receipt of the serial code from the user, the system may securely transmit a combination code associated with the desired combination lock to the user. In one embodiment, the secure transmission of the combination code is done by sending an electronic mail message to an electronic mail account of the user. | 03-26-2009 |
20080204414 | Mouse cable management - Disclosed are embodiments of portable electronic devices, such as computer mice, which have structures for temporarily storing a cable and/or electrical connector between uses. Some embodiments include structures and/or mechanisms for releasably attaching the electrical connector with a computer mouse or other peripheral device. Some embodiments may also include a storage mechanism for storing at least a portion of the cable. The storage mechanism may comprise a cable winding mechanism. Thus, the cable and electrical connector of the device may be conveniently stored for travel and/or between uses. In some embodiments designed for use in connection with optical mice, the device may also be configured such that an optical component window is covered while the cable and/or electrical connector are being temporarily stored. | 08-28-2008 |