Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
20090189765 | Security apparatus for an electronic device - An apparatus is provided for deterring theft of an electronic device. The apparatus comprises of a retaining member comprising a locking mechanism attached at a first end of the retaining member and an anchoring mechanism at a second end of the retaining member; and a coupling connector protruding from the retaining member for coupling a data port of the electronic device | 07-30-2009 |
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 |
20100156794 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF COUPLING AN OUTER COVERING TO A FRAME OF AN APPLIANCE - Coupling an outer covering to a frame of an appliance. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are devices including a frame member of an appliance (the frame member defines an outer portion and a first ridge feature on the outer portion, the first ridge feature has a length along the frame member, a height, and a flat contact portion that defines a width), an outer covering member in contact with the contact portion of the first ridge feature, and an adhesive disposed between the frame member and the outer covering member proximate to the first ridge feature (the adhesive adhered to the frame member and the outer covering member). For at least a portion of the length of the first ridge feature, a thickness of the adhesive is the same as a height of the first ridge feature. | 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 |
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 |
20100284143 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) FLEXIBLY CONNECTED TO A DEVICE CHASSIS - An electronic device is provided, the electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a mounting point. The computer system also includes a chassis having a mounting post. The mounting point and the mounting post are flexibly connected. | 11-11-2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20110121776 | Notebook Computer Charging Systems - In one embodiment, a support tray that may be used in a notebook computer charging system includes a body adapted to support a power adapter, and a platform extending out from the body, the platform being adapted to support a notebook computer. | 05-26-2011 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20120013583 | BRIGHTNESS LEVEL ADJUSTMENT OF A LIGHTED DISPLAY DEVICE - A lighted display device that includes a display device, a backlight device and an electrical delay circuit. The backlight device is disposed proximate the display device and configured to emit light directed to the display device. The ambient light sensor is configured to generate a signal to adjust a brightness level of the light from the backlight device based on a change in input ambient light. The electrical delay circuit is configured to apply a fixed, non-user configurable time delay to delay the adjustment of the brightness level of the light from the backlight. | 01-19-2012 |
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 |