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20130236667 | UNI-DIRECTIONAL FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. | 09-12-2013 |
20140043741 | MAGNETIC SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES - A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge. | 02-13-2014 |
20140049911 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT UNIT - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140215758 | ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR GLUE-FREE HINGE - The described embodiment relates generally to the field of press-fit technology. Press-fit technology results in deformation of one component to lock another component in place. This deformation commonly causes surface strain to occur on the deforming component. When a component is anodized surface strain can result in anodization cracking; this ruins the finished appearance of cosmetic surfaces, generally resulting in ghosting lines and splotches appearing on the surface of a component. The described embodiment achieves a careful balance between component deformation and surface strain. By utilizing specific press-fit geometries and assembly methods, surface strain can be sufficiently limited to eliminate anodization cracking while also achieving a durable press-fit joint. | 08-07-2014 |
20140262008 | HEATED ROLLER HEAD BONDING PROCESS - A laminating device for bonding a protective layer to a substrate, including a driver and a roller head having a shape with a contour to fit a geometric feature of the substrate, is provided. The roller head has a cylindrical symmetry with an axis; the laminating device includes a coupler for mechanically coupling the driver to the roller head. The coupler is parallel to the axis so that the driver provides a rotational motion and a liner displacement to the roller head. The driver also provides a bonding energy to the roller head through the coupler. A roller head for use in a laminating device as above is also provided. A method for bonding a protective layer to a substrate using a laminating device as above is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283979 | METHODS FOR FORMING FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. | 09-25-2014 |
20140334098 | Cover - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 11-13-2014 |
20150119114 | MAGNETIC SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES - A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge. | 04-30-2015 |
20150153783 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT UNIT - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 06-04-2015 |
20150160696 | COVER - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 06-11-2015 |
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20090211434 | FLUID PRESSURE POWERED APPARATUS - A fluid pressure powered apparatus comprises a double-acting member, a first pilot valve, a second pilot valve, and a switchable valve is disclosed. The double-acting member is operable between a first stroke end and a second stroke end by fluid pressure from the switchable valve. The first and second pilot valves are configured to establish a biasing fluid pressure to first and second bias surfaces, respectively, of the switchable valve. The first and second pilot valves are actuatable by the double-acting member when at the first and second stroke ends, respectively, to reduce the biasing fluid pressure on the first bias surface. In operation, the reduction of biasing fluid pressure on either the first bias surface or the second bias surface, respectively, triggers the switchable valve to switch between a first stroke position and a second stroke position, respectively. A method of reciprocating a fluid pressure powered apparatus is also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
20120234092 | SEALING SYSTEM AND LEVEL MONITOR FOR A TANK - Sealing systems and level monitors for a tank are disclosed. A housing defines a bore and has exterior dimensions suitable for fitting in a port through the tank. An elongate member or cable passes through the bore of the housing. First and second seal assemblies are set within the bore against first and second stops, respectively, in the housing. The first and second seal assemblies are spaced from one another to form a fluid reservoir and are both sealed to the housing and to the elongate member or cable. The fluid reservoir may be pressured by a bias device. The elongate member or cable may be connected to a float. | 09-20-2012 |
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20150269392 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING DIGITAL CONTENT IN FRAGMENTS - The invention is directed to improved systems, methods, and media for sharing digital content through social media. More particularly, the invention provides for sharing digital content using fragments. In some embodiments, two users share digital content with one other, where each digital content being shared is obscured and overlaid by fragments. Each user will take a turn to select a fragment to be revealed from the digital content being shared, and both users continue revealing fragments until all fragments are revealed. The revealed digital content can be further updated from an obscured format to an unobscured format. The revealed digital content can be available for both users to view for a predetermined period before it is deleted or recalled. | 09-24-2015 |
20150269393 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING DIGITAL CONTENT IN FRAGMENTS - The invention is directed to improved systems, methods, and media for sharing digital content through social media. More particularly, the invention provides for sharing digital content using fragments. In some embodiments, two users share digital content with one other, where each digital content being shared is obscured and overlaid by fragments. Each user will take a turn to select a fragment to be revealed from the digital content being shared, and both users continue revealing fragments until all fragments are revealed. The revealed digital content can be further updated from an obscured format to an unobscured format. The revealed digital content can be available for both users to view for a predetermined period before it is deleted or recalled. | 09-24-2015 |