30 patents
Utility
Plasma ashing for coated devices
19 Dec 23
A plasma ashing system includes a plasma generator configured to generate a plasma from a gas source.
Sean Clancy, Benjamin Lawrence, Alexander Niebroski
Filed: 29 Oct 20
Utility
On-demand production of electronic device accessories
24 Oct 23
An on-demand production system for accessories for use with electronic devices is configured to generate digital templates defining the design of the accessories and provide the digital templates to retail or other locations.
Randall Hales
Filed: 24 Aug 21
Utility
Protective coating
17 Oct 23
A method for depositing a protective coating onto a substrate, wherein the protective coating comprises (i) a moisture-barrier layer which is in contact with the substrate and which comprises a first sub-layer, optionally one or more intermediate sub-layers, and a final sub-layer, (ii) a mechanical-protective layer which is inorganic, and (iii) a gradient layer interposing the moisture-barrier layer and the mechanical-protective layer.
Shailendra Vikram Singh, Gianfranco Aresta, Andrew Simon Hall Brooks, Siobhan Marie Woollard, Gareth Hennighan
Filed: 12 Dec 17
Utility
Optimization of pyrolysis tube cracking efficiency
8 Nov 22
A method for optimizing a cracking efficiency with which a pyrolysis tube of a deposition apparatus cracks a precursor material into reactive species is disclosed, including measuring an input pressure at an entrance to the pyrolysis tube, outside of the pyrolysis tube; measuring an output pressure at an exit from the pyrolysis tube, outside of the pyrolysis tube; measuring a pyrolysis temperature within the pyrolysis tube; calculating a cracking efficiency based on the input pressure, the output pressure and the pyrolysis temperature; and determining an adjustment to be made to at least one of the input pressure, the output pressure and the pyrolysis temperature to increase the cracking efficiency.
Tining Su, Yang Yun
Filed: 17 Jul 20
Utility
Dry apply protective methods
1 Nov 22
A system for protecting a surface of a substrate includes a protective film, which is configured to be applied and secured to the surface, as well as a backing on an adherent surface of the protective film and an application tape over an exterior surface of the protective film.
Jim A. Colby, Gregory E. Booth, Jonathan B. Benson, Derek M. Smith, James McGuire
Filed: 30 Jul 19
Utility
Protective layers for dry application to protected surfaces, installation assemblies and kits including the layers, devices protected with the layers, and associated methods
18 Oct 22
A protective film includes an adhesive material configured for “dry” application to a surface that is to be protected, such as the surface of an electronic device.
James McGuire, Robert G. Pedersen, II, Derek M. Smith, John W. Melville, Brian S. Packer
Filed: 22 Jun 11
Utility
Keyboard with interlocking keycaps
13 Sep 22
A keyboard case for a tabled computer has a keyboard with a bezel plate having a matrix of apertures therein.
Dan Oakeson, Manny Carreon, Kyle Sorensen
Filed: 24 May 21
Utility
Plasma processing apparatus
5 Jul 22
A plasma processing apparatus for processing a substrate using a plasma, comprising: a process chamber in which the processing takes place; a plasma source for providing a plasma to the process chamber; a substrate mount within the process chamber for holding the substrate, the substrate mount comprising a surface having a plurality of apertures.
Andrew Simon Hall Brooks, Gareth Hennighan, Gianfranco Aresta, Richard Anthony Lione, Shailendra Vikram Singh, Siobhan Marie Woollard
Filed: 13 Jun 18
Utility
Accessory and support for electronic devices, systems including the same and methods
7 Jun 22
An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device, includes a housing and a support element that are configured to support the electronic device in an inclined orientation.
David P. Gengler
Filed: 24 Mar 20
Utility
Multi-functional portable power charger
7 Jun 22
A portable charger capable of jump starting a 12 V car battery includes a charger battery, a jump start circuit operatively electrically connected with the charger battery and with an ignition power outlet, and a microcontroller for coordinating safety functions to establish or interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit with the ignition power outlet.
Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
Filed: 23 Jun 20
Utility
Tap to broadcast speaker pairing
31 May 22
A wireless speaker system for broadcast pairing multiple wireless speakers together.
Christian Bao
Filed: 23 Dec 19
Utility
Protective covering for an electronic device
9 Nov 21
A protective cover for electronic devices.
Phillip John Chipping
Filed: 6 Jun 11
Utility
Protective cover for portable electronic device and associated systems and methods
28 Sep 21
A protective cover is provided to protect a portable electronic device, including a display surface that includes a display screen.
David Gengler
Filed: 18 Jun 13
Utility
Systems for securing protective films to surfaces of substrates
7 Sep 21
Systems and films for protecting surfaces of various substrates, including electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices, include a liner with a strip liner and a main liner.
Jim A. Colby, Gregory E. Booth
Filed: 13 Feb 17
Utility
On-demand production of electronic device accessories
24 Aug 21
An on-demand production system for accessories for use with electronic devices is configured to generate digital templates defining the design of the accessories and provide the digital templates to retail or other locations.
Randall Hales
Filed: 17 Sep 19
Utility
Decorative portable power charger
27 Jul 21
A compact, decorative and multi-functional portable power charger and cable apparatus includes a portable charger unit with a housing where the housing encloses an internal rechargeable battery unit for connecting to and recharging one or more electronic devices, and a charging cable extending from the charger housing and in operative communication with the rechargeable battery.
Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
Filed: 21 Jun 19
Utility
Apparatuses, systems and methods for applying protective coatings to electronic device assemblies
13 Jul 21
A coating apparatus may be configured to concurrently receive and waterproof a large number of electronic device assemblies.
Dana Cox, Max Sorenson, James Kent Naylor
Filed: 25 Mar 13
Utility
Mount for holding a mobile electronic device
25 May 21
A mount for holding a mobile electronic device can have a main body, a pair of movable arms that can hold the mobile electronic device, and a pair of stationary arms.
Dat Minh Dang, Nguyen To
Filed: 13 Feb 19
Utility
Portable power charger with wireless and direct charging connectivity
16 Feb 21
A portable power charger is provided for charging one or more electronic devices using wireless power transmission components, such as a transmitter and a receiver for recharging the charger as well as electronic devices via wireless power transmission methods.
Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
Filed: 5 Oct 17
Utility
Safety circuit for multi-function portable power charger
16 Nov 20
A safety circuit is provided for a portable charger having a charger battery operatively connected by a power supply to positive and negative jumper cable jacks capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as at least one USB port capable of charging 5V portable electronic devices.
Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
Filed: 19 Aug 18