Abrégé

Systems and methods for extracting information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information from paper, and other physical writing surfaces are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes an indication region. The indication region allows for indictors to be marked corresponding with at least one a corresponding subregion to be extracted. The sheet of material further includes at least one fiducial mark for identifying a boundary of the sheet. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet and detect a boundary thereof using the fiducial marks and further identify a designated subregion of the sheet. Upon identification of the designated subregion, the processor is configured to extract information contained in the designated subregion for organization of information.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 30/14 - Acquisition d’images
• G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code
• G06V 30/142 - Acquisition d’images - Détails structurels des instruments
• G06V 30/148 - Découpage de zones de caractères
• G06V 30/412 - Analyse de mise en page de documents structurés avec des lignes imprimées ou des zones de saisie, p.ex. de formulaires ou de tableaux d’entreprise

Abrégé

A video game controller charging base assembly includes an electrical connector configured to connect to a power source, a charging stand that includes a charging connection in communication with the electrical connector to receive electrical power therefrom, and a controller dongle with a first connection configured to electrically attach to a video game controller and a second connection configured to electrically connect to the charging connection. At least one of the charging connection or the second connection can be configured to allow movement of the second connection relative to the charging connection along at least one axis while maintaining electrical connection between the charging connection and the second connection of the controller dongle.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• A63F 13/98 - Accessoires, c. à d. agencements détachables optionnels à l’utilisation du dispositif de jeu vidéo, p.ex. support de prise de manettes de jeu

Abrégé

A mobile game controller and full feature game controller combination device may include a first unit comprised of a first body that has a controller interface that is operatively connected to one or more processors disposed in the first body and configured to operatively connect to a gaming device The first body may include one or more rumble motors to provide haptic feedback to a user in response to the gaming device. A first communication port may be operatively mounted to the first body and operatively connected to the one or more processors. The combination device may further include a second unit that has a second body separate from the first body, one or more second rumble motors operatively installed to the second body, and a second communication port configured to communicatively connect to the first communication port such that the one or more processors effectively controls the one or more second rumble motors.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63F 13/24 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo - Parties constitutives, p.ex. manettes de jeu avec poignées amovibles

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

An air purifier may include a filter chamber having a recessed panel. The recessed panel may include openings, a plurality of UV lighting elements, and a plurality of reflectors disposed on, above, below, and/or within the recessed panel to provide a more even distribution of radiation across a surface of a filter. In some embodiments the plurality of reflectors may take the shape of a hyperbolic cone. The plurality of reflectors may be disposed above and/or adjacent to the plurality of UV lighting elements. The plurality of UV lighting elements may be disposed below or within the recessed panel. The plurality of UV lighting elements may include lighting elements which emit Ultraviolet (UV) and/or Ultraviolet C (UVC) wavelength light, such as certain light emitting diodes (LED) light sources to irradiate a surface of the filter.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
• A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets

Abrégé

Systems and methods for extracting information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information from paper, and other physical writing surfaces are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes an indication region. The indication region allows for indictors to be marked corresponding with at least one a corresponding subregion to be extracted. The sheet of material further includes at least one fiducial mark for identifying a boundary of the sheet. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet and detect a boundary thereof using the fiducial marks and further identify a designated subregion of the sheet. Upon identification of the designated subregion, the processor is configured to extract information contained in the designated subregion for organization of information.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 30/148 - Découpage de zones de caractères
• G06V 30/14 - Acquisition d’images
• G06V 30/412 - Analyse de mise en page de documents structurés avec des lignes imprimées ou des zones de saisie, p.ex. de formulaires ou de tableaux d’entreprise
• G06V 30/142 - Acquisition d’images - Détails structurels des instruments
• G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code

Abrégé

A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 7/02 - Poches à soufflet simple
• B42F 7/06 - Dossiers ou cartons à plusieurs compartiments

Abrégé

An air purifier having a side-access or horizontally-removable air filter assembly may include a housing, a base plate, a filter plate, a filter, and an air blowing unit. In some configurations the air purifier also includes a UV-light source and a removable covering or panel. Once the removable cover is separated from the housing, the filter plate with the filter assembly may be slid horizontally into and out of the housing. Once the filter plate, filter, and UV-light source are removed from the housing, the filter may be replaced, cleaned, and/or inspected.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
• B01D 46/24 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des corps filtrants creux et rigides, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
• A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a lock mechanism. A lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. A cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A first finger and a second finger are configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger. A user input member coupled to the plunger is selectively actuatable to move the plunger relative to the first and second fingers. When the cam member is in the engaged position, the user input member is precluded from moving from a first position to a second position. When the cam member is in the disengaged position, the user input member is capable of moving from the first position to the second position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

Attachment systems, components, and methods are described herein that use a combination of attachment, anchor, or retention mechanisms to secure components to one another. By one approach, a combination of flap, swing clip, and notch features incorporated into one or more devices to provide the ability to attach or combine devices of multiple formats. In some configurations, the attachment systems include a device with at least one panel having a flap and a swing clip on a free edge thereof. The attachment systems also may include at least one attachable device having at least one panel with a notch formed on a free edge thereof. The attachable devices may be attached to each other in a configuration where the notch is aligned with the flap and the swing clip is in a closed position such that the notch and the flap are nested within the swing clip.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 9/00 - Classeurs comportant des dispositifs pinçant le bord du contenu; Couvertures à dos serrant
• B42D 1/00 - Livres ou autres objets reliés

Abrégé

A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a rear wall and configured to support the portable electronic device therein, and a kickstand arrangement coupled to the rear wall, the kickstand arrangement comprising a first kickstand rotatable about a first rotational axis between a stowed position and a support position and a second kickstand rotatable about a second rotational axis transverse to the first rotational axis, wherein the second kickstand is configured to rotate into an auxiliary support position in which the second kickstand extends between the rear wall and the first kickstand.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16M 11/22 - Infrastructure avec ou sans roues à hauteur sensiblement constante, p.ex. avec colonne ou pieds de longueur constante

Abrégé

A computer input device includes a housing having an opening, a ball holder supported relative to the housing and being concentric with the opening, a ball positioned within the ball holder and extending through the opening in the housing, and a scroll ring concentric with and rotatable relative to the ball holder. The ball is movable relative to the ball holder. The ball holder has a track, and the scroll ring has at least one projection received in the track of the ball holder to guide the scroll ring.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
• G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
• G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris

Abrégé

An audio switching device includes a housing, a first user interface, and a controller within the housing and in electronic communication with the first user interface. The controller is configured to connect a first audio source to the audio switching device, connect a first listening device to the audio switching device, such that an output from the first audio source is received at the first listening device, receive a first input from the first user interface, disconnect the first listening device in response to receiving the first input, and connect a second audio listening device to the audio switching device, such that an output from the first audio source is received at the second listening device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04R 29/00 - Dispositifs de contrôle; Dispositifs de tests
• G06F 3/16 - Entrée acoustique; Sortie acoustique
• H04R 3/00 - Circuits pour transducteurs
• H04W 76/30 - Libération de la connexion
• H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a compressible element supported by the base. The locking head is adjustable between an unlocked configuration, in which the compressible element is uncompressed and insertable into and removable from an opening of the portable electronic device, and a locked configuration, in which the compressible element is compressed and secured within the opening of the portable electronic device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A dual roll laminating film cartridge refill for a reusable cartridge loadable in a laminating machine. The refill includes a first roll of continuous adhesive-coated translucent laminating film having a first axial end and a second axial end. The refill includes a second roll of continuous adhesive-coated translucent laminating film having a first axial end and a second axial end. A first connector couples the first axial ends of the first and second rolls at a predefined gap distance. A second connector is independent from and spaced from the first connector, the second connector coupling the second axial ends of the first and second rolls at the predefined gap distance. The first and second connectors are uniquely shaped and asymmetrical to provide a keyed interface to the reusable cartridge.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65H 75/20 - Structure à claire-voie, p.ex. formée de fils métalliques
• B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons

Abrégé

A monitor riser includes a base configured to be received on a horizontal support surface. A monitor support shelf is situated atop and supported by the base. A slide mechanism is situated below the monitor support shelf. A dry erase pad is supported by the slide mechanism and movable in a frontward direction from a stowed position in which the dry erase pad is at least partially received under the monitor support shelf to an extended position. The dry erase pad, when in the extended position, is movable to a propped position in which the dry erase pad is angled from horizontal to present a dry erase writing surface toward a user at a front side of the monitor support shelf.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16M 11/20 - Infrastructure avec ou sans roues
• F16M 11/04 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareils; Moyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc
• F16M 11/10 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareils; Moyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation autour d'un axe horizontal
• A47B 97/04 - Chevalets ou supports pour tableaux ou analogues
• A47B 21/03 - Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés aux postes de travail informatiques individuels, p.ex. pour le traitement de texte ou pour la saisie manuelle des données; Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés pour la dactylographie; Dispositifs auxiliaires pour la fixation à de telles tables ou à de tels bureaux caractérisés par des éléments réglables, p.ex. rallonges réglables, appuis-bras, repose-poignets ou plate-formes pour souris les éléments étant réglables horizontalement uniquement, p.ex. extensibles uniquement
• A47B 23/04 - Tables de malades; Plateaux; Chevalets de lecture; Appuis-livres prenant appui sur la table, le plancher ou le mur

Abrégé

A security anchor for a portable electronic device having an opening includes a body configured to be engaged by a lock head of a lock, a first engagement element extending from the body and configured to be inserted into the opening of the portable electronic device, a second engagement element extending from the body and configured to be inserted into the opening of the portable electronic device, and a plunger positioned between the first engagement element and the second engagement element. The plunger is linearly slidable and subsequently rotated relative to the body to expand apart the first and second engagement elements.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A security apparatus includes a lock body, an actuator assembly supported by the lock body, the actuator assembly having an engagement feature configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. The security apparatus further includes a lock tip removably coupled to the lock body. The lock tip is movable by the actuator assembly between a locked position, in which the lock tip is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock tip is unsecured from the portable electronic device. Rotating the engagement feature from the second position to the first position locks the lock tip to the lock body and concurrently locks the lock tip to the portable electronic device. Rotating the engagement feature from the first position to the second position unlocks the lock tip from the lock body and concurrently unlocks the lock tip from the portable electronic device.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A lock to secure a device having an aperture includes a first inner lock member including a first body having a first end and a second end, and a first bore extending through the first body. The lock also includes a second inner lock member including a second body having a first end and a second end, and a second bore extending through the second body. Both the first ends of the first inner lock member and of the second inner lock member are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the device. The lock further includes an outer lock member including a third body positioned around at least portions of the second ends of the first inner lock member and the second inner lock member, and a security device inserted through the first bore and the second bore to inhibit removal of the lock from the device.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A device for removably coupling one or more sheets of stationery to a notebook or similar item is provided and a portion of the coupling device, such as one or more arms, may extend through one or more holes in the stationery to retain the stationery to the notebook. Providing a device for removably attaching stationery items to a notebook allows students, planners, professionals, and other users to securely retain items in a notebook at a specific location within the pages thereof. In operation, such a coupling device permits users to keep track of a variety of items in a bound component.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 3/04 - Moyens d'attache en forme d'anneau, de languette ou de griffe
• B42F 3/00 - Feuilles assemblées temporairement par des systèmes impliquant des perforations; Moyens pour les assembler; Parties des feuilles conçues pour être assemblées

Abrégé

A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 7/02 - Poches à soufflet simple
• B42F 7/06 - Dossiers ou cartons à plusieurs compartiments

Abrégé

An expandable storage device is provided including a first panel and a second panel, along with one or more mechanisms for adjusting the size of a spine therebetween. By one approach, the storage device includes a first panel having a first panel spine portion, a second panel having a second panel spine portion, and one or more actuators, where the first panel spine portion and the second panel spine portion are configured to form a spine of the device having an adjustable width. The one or more actuators may be configured to move between an unlocked and a locked configuration to move the first panel or the second panel relative to one another and selectively retain the spine of the device at variety of adjustable widths. So configured, the device may accommodate an increasing or decreasing number of articles, sheets, or other items placed therein.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 13/38 - Languettes de couvertures extensibles
• B42F 13/00 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes
• B42F 13/16 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des griffes ou des anneaux

Abrégé

A computer input device includes a housing having an opening, a ball holder supported relative to the housing and being concentric with the opening, a ball positioned within the ball holder and extending through the opening in the housing, and a scroll ring concentric with and rotatable relative to the ball holder. The ball is movable relative to the ball holder. The ball holder has a track, and the scroll ring has at least one projection received in the track of the ball holder to guide the scroll ring.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
• G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
• G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris

Abrégé

A computer input device including a housing including a first side and a second side that is spaced apart from the first side, and a ball partially positioned within and rotatable relative to the housing. At least a portion of the ball extends through an aperture in the first side. The computer input device also includes a user-operable actuator accessible from the second side of the housing and configured to eject the ball from the housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
• A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p.ex. en utilisant des cathéters
• B08B 1/00 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils, de brosses ou d'éléments analogues
• G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
• G06F 3/03 - Dispositions pour convertir sous forme codée la position ou le déplacement d'un élément
• G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
• G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism including a lock cylinder and a cam member. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The security apparatus additionally includes an engagement mechanism including a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower configured to engage the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device. The lock cylinder defines a rotational axis and the cam member is rotatable about the rotational axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 13/02 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des moyens flexibles ou élastiques
• B42F 13/06 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des moyens flexibles ou élastiques avec des bandes ou des rubans
• B42F 13/10 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des moyens flexibles ou élastiques avec des bandes ou des rubans en matière plastique
• B42D 3/12 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses combinées avec d'autres objets
• B42D 3/06 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses à charnières

Abrégé

A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42D 13/00 - Feuilles mobiles conçues pour être reliées; Encarts
• B42B 5/12 - Fixation permanente de feuilles, mains de papier ou cahiers les uns aux autres autrement que par piqûre par des éléments en forme de languettes, griffes ou anneaux passant dans les feuilles, mains ou cahiers les éléments étant en forme de spirale
• B42D 1/00 - Livres ou autres objets reliés
• B42D 1/06 - Livres ou autres objets reliés dans lesquels le corps de l'ouvrage et la couverture sont réunis par d'autres moyens
• B42D 3/12 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses combinées avec d'autres objets
• B42F 21/12 - Feuilles, papiers ou fiches ayant des bords découpés pour faciliter le repérage, p.ex. découpes pour le pouce, sur des livres

Abrégé

A clamp lock includes a body, a lock mechanism coupled to the body, and a clamping member supported by the body and operatively coupled to the lock mechanism. The clamping member and body cooperatively define a slot. The clamping member is movable relative to the body by actuating the lock mechanism from a first position, in which the clamping member is configured to engage the part of the portable electronic device, to a second position, in which the clamping member is configured to disengage the portable electronic device. The clamp lock includes a spring configured to bias the clamping member toward the second position. The slot includes an opening at an outer periphery of the body and an inner channel located inward of the opening. The opening has a first height and the inner channel has a second height that is larger than the first height.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head including a first part having a first base portion configured to be inserted into an opening of the portable electronic device, a second part that is separate from the first part, the second part having a second base portion configured to be inserted into the opening, and an aperture formed through the first part and the second part. The security apparatus also includes a cable threaded through the aperture to inhibit separation of the first part from the second part and removal of the locking head from the opening. The cable is configured to engage the immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A computer input device including a housing including a first side and a second side that is spaced apart from the first side, and a ball partially positioned within and rotatable relative to the housing. At least a portion of the ball extends through an aperture in the first side. The computer input device also includes a user-operable actuator accessible from the second side of the housing and configured to eject the ball from the housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
• A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p.ex. en utilisant des cathéters
• B08B 1/00 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils, de brosses ou d'éléments analogues
• G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p.ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
• G06F 3/03 - Dispositions pour convertir sous forme codée la position ou le déplacement d'un élément
• G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p.ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
• G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p.ex. tapis de souris

Abrégé

A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A dock for a portable electronic device, the dock includes a base including one or more ports, a cradle defining an interior volume configured to house at least a portion of the portable electronic device, the cradle being pivotable relative to the base to change an orientation of the portable electronic device relative to the base, and a security apparatus configured to be inserted into a port of the portable electronic device upon insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle to prohibit removal of the portable electronic device from the dock, the security apparatus including a data and power transmission apparatus that is electrically connected to the one or more ports.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques - Détails
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• G06F 21/88 - Détection ou prévention de vol ou de perte
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• H01R 27/02 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires dissemblables pour coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. A lock head is coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member, the lock head configured to selectively engage the electronic device and movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the electronic device. An actuator assembly is spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the force-transmission member. The actuator assembly includes a body and a manual actuator pivotally coupled to the body, the manual actuator being pivotable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 37/02 - Serrures à permutation; Serrures à combinaisons avec disques ou anneaux à gorges disposés sur un axe unique, chaque disque étant réglable indépendamment des autres
• E05B 53/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures par transmissions mécaniques, p.ex. à distance

Abrégé

A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and an arm movably supported on the base. The arm has a ratchet gear set and a distal end configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the base. The dock further includes a ratchet pawl positioned within the base. The ratchet pawl is movable between a first position, in which the ratchet pawl engages the ratchet gear set to inhibit movement of the arm relative to the base, and a second position, in which the ratchet pawl disengages the ratchet gear set to allow movement of the arm relative to the base. The dock further includes an electronic actuator operable to actuate the ratchet pawl from the first position to the second position.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A filer is disclosed which has front panel and rear panel defining a storage compartment therebetween, the storage compartment having a width. The filer includes a cover coupled to the rear panel and releasably attachable to the front panel to generally cover or seal the storage compartment. A distal portion of the cover has a width that is about equal to or smaller than the width of the storage compartment to allow the distal portion of the front cover to be received in the storage compartment.

Classes IPC  ?

• A45C 11/18 - Porte-tickets ou similaires
• B43K 23/00 - Supports ou raccords d'instruments pour écrire; Moyens pour protéger les pointes d'écriture
• A45C 13/02 - Garnitures intérieures; Moyens pour retenir ou envelopper les objets
• B42F 7/08 - Dossiers ou cartons à plusieurs compartiments expansibles
• B42F 21/04 - Onglets fixés en permanence aux feuilles, papiers, fiches ou dossiers suspendus

Abrégé

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of pillar structures extending from the base. The plurality of pillar structures is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a ball positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures. The ball is extendable outwardly from a corresponding pillar structure to inhibit the locking head from being removed from the aperture. The locking head further has a linear movable structure positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures and operable to selectively extend outwardly each ball from the plurality of pillar structures. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 7/02 - Poches à soufflet simple
• B42F 7/06 - Dossiers ou cartons à plusieurs compartiments

Abrégé

A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 13/02 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des moyens flexibles ou élastiques
• B42F 13/06 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des moyens flexibles ou élastiques avec des bandes ou des rubans
• B42F 13/10 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des moyens flexibles ou élastiques avec des bandes ou des rubans en matière plastique
• B42D 3/12 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses combinées avec d'autres objets
• B42D 3/06 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses à charnières

Abrégé

A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42D 13/00 - Feuilles mobiles conçues pour être reliées; Encarts
• B42F 21/12 - Feuilles, papiers ou fiches ayant des bords découpés pour faciliter le repérage, p.ex. découpes pour le pouce, sur des livres
• B42D 1/06 - Livres ou autres objets reliés dans lesquels le corps de l'ouvrage et la couverture sont réunis par d'autres moyens
• B42D 3/12 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses combinées avec d'autres objets
• B42D 1/00 - Livres ou autres objets reliés
• B42B 5/12 - Fixation permanente de feuilles, mains de papier ou cahiers les uns aux autres autrement que par piqûre par des éléments en forme de languettes, griffes ou anneaux passant dans les feuilles, mains ou cahiers les éléments étant en forme de spirale

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. The apparatus further includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member. The lock head is movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. An actuator assembly spaced a distance from the lock head includes a body, a movable member coupled to the second end of the force-transmission member, and a lock mechanism supported by the body. The lock mechanism is actuatable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• E05B 53/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures par transmissions mécaniques, p.ex. à distance
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 37/02 - Serrures à permutation; Serrures à combinaisons avec disques ou anneaux à gorges disposés sur un axe unique, chaque disque étant réglable indépendamment des autres

Abrégé

A dual roll laminating film cartridge includes a body defining a first end supporting first ends of first and second rolls of continuous translucent laminating film. The body further defines a second end supporting second ends of the first and second rolls, wherein facing surfaces of the films extended from the first and second rolls in an advancing direction are coated with a heat-activated adhesive. A bridge extends between the first and second ends of the body at a position between the first and second rolls, the bridge defining an article chute for the reception of articles to be laminated by the films of the first and second rolls. The cartridge further includes a code indicative of one or more characteristics of the film of the first and second rolls, the code comprising a predetermined flag pattern of coding tabs that project outward from the body.

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 37/22 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant l'assemblage à la fois de couches individualisées et de couches continues
• B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
• B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
• B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
• B32B 41/00 - Dispositions pour le contrôle ou la commande des procédés de stratification; Dispositions de sécurité

Abrégé

A bound component has a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism, and a binder extension attached to either cover. The binder extension folds inwardly in its closed position and has pockets. Also disclosed is a bound component having a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism and one or more pockets attached to either cover. The pocket may have one or more closure flaps and may be expandable. Also disclosed is a folder having one or more bound edges and one or more free edges, one or more folder tabs extending from one or more free edges, and a plurality of pages bound to the folder. The pages may be bound to the folder using adhesive, string, staples or other attachment mechanisms. The folder may fit within a traditional file drawer.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 7/02 - Poches à soufflet simple
• B42F 7/06 - Dossiers ou cartons à plusieurs compartiments
• B42D 9/00 - Signets; Index de repérage; Dispositifs pour maintenir les livres ouverts; Dispositifs pour tourner les pages
• B42F 21/06 - Onglets amovibles montés sur des feuilles, papiers, fiches ou dossiers suspendus
• B42F 11/00 - Classeurs comportant des moyens d'attache intermédiaire indépendants
• B42F 21/02 - Onglets faisant partie des feuilles, papiers, fiches ou dossiers suspendus
• B42D 1/00 - Livres ou autres objets reliés
• B42F 13/16 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des griffes ou des anneaux
• B42F 13/22 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des griffes ou des anneaux susceptibles de pivoter autour d'un axe ou d'axes parallèles aux bords à réunir en deux parties venant en prise lorsque le classeur est fermé
• B42F 21/04 - Onglets fixés en permanence aux feuilles, papiers, fiches ou dossiers suspendus
• B42F 13/00 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes
• B42D 3/12 - Couvre-livres ou liseuses combinées avec d'autres objets

Abrégé

A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the binder device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack. Each strap segment is configured to be releasably coupled to only one of the first or second body securing devices.

Classes IPC  ?

• A45C 3/02 - Serviettes d'affaires ou similaires
• A45C 13/30 - Courroies; Sangles
• A45F 3/02 - Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps au moyen d'une courroie passant sur l'épaule
• A45F 3/04 - Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps au moyen de deux courroies passant sur les épaules
• A45F 4/00 - Articles de voyage ou de camping transformables en objets destinés à d'autres usages; Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps et transformables en d'autres articles
• A45C 9/00 - Bagages ou sacs transformables en objets destinés à un autre usage
• A45F 4/02 - Sacs ou ballots transformables en d'autres articles

Abrégé

A stapler includes a base, a magazine coupled to the base and configured to house staples, and a staple pusher assembly coupled with the magazine and operable to bias staples in the magazine toward a first end of the magazine where staples are driven out of the magazine. The staple pusher assembly includes a staple pusher defining a cavity, and a constant force spring having a first end coupled to the magazine and a second end that is coiled within the cavity in the staple pusher.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25C 5/00 - Outils portatifs pour agrafer utilisant la force musculaire; Outils tenus à la main pour agrafer utilisant un moteur; Dispositifs d'alimentation en agrafes pour ces outils
• B25C 5/16 - Dispositifs d'alimentation en agrafes
• B25C 5/02 - Outils portatifs pour agrafer utilisant la force musculaire; Outils tenus à la main pour agrafer utilisant un moteur; Dispositifs d'alimentation en agrafes pour ces outils avec possibilité de plier les extrémités des agrafes dans les objets

Abrégé

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a first linear element extending from the base. The first linear element is configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a movable engagement element coupled to an end of the first linear element opposite from the base. The movable engagement element is configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device with the first linear element. The movable engagement element is movable to a position in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element to secure the locking head to the portable electronic device. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05K 5/00 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and an arm movably supported on the base. The arm has a ratchet gear set and a distal end configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the base. The dock further includes a ratchet pawl positioned within the base. The ratchet pawl is movable between a first position, in which the ratchet pawl engages the ratchet gear set to inhibit movement of the arm relative to the base, and a second position, in which the ratchet pawl disengages the ratchet gear set to allow movement of the arm relative to the base. The dock further includes an electronic actuator operable to actuate the ratchet pawl from the first position to the second position.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A tab system including a tab for attachment to a component, the tab having a display portion proximate to a first edge of the tab and a pair of attachment portions. Each attachment portion is located on a corner of the tab along a second edge opposite from the first edge. Each attachment portion includes curved or angled, generally parallel upper and lower edges, or, alternately each attachment portion includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart outwardly-extending legs.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 21/06 - Onglets amovibles montés sur des feuilles, papiers, fiches ou dossiers suspendus
• G09F 23/10 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p.ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres sur des articles en papier, p.ex. sur des brochures, des journaux

Abrégé

An inductive charging device can take the form of a game controller that is communicably coupled to a mobile device having a power source and has a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The game controller can include a first control portion having one or more game controller inputs, a second control portion have one or more game controller inputs, and a charging unit coupleable to the first control portion and the second control portion. The charging unit can have a region that is sized and shaped to receive the mobile device, and an inductive charging apparatus, the inductive charging apparatus can be operable to selectively inductively charge the power source of the mobile device when the mobile device is received in the region.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 10/46 - Accumulateurs combinés par structure avec un appareil de charge
• H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
• A63F 13/98 - Accessoires, c. à d. agencements détachables optionnels à l’utilisation du dispositif de jeu vidéo, p.ex. support de prise de manettes de jeu
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 50/00 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique
• H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having a slot includes a body having an insertable portion configured to be inserted into the slot of the portable electronic device, and a boss extending from the insertable portion and positioned outside of the slot. The boss is configured to attach to a lock head. The security apparatus also includes a wedge supported at least partially within the insertable portion of the body. The wedge is movable relative to the insertable portion between a first position, in which the wedge extends out of the insertable portion and is configured to engage a surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot, and a second position, in which the wedge is retracted relative to the first position and is configured to disengage the surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• H01R 13/639 - Moyens additionnels pour maintenir ou verrouiller les pièces de couplage entre elles après l'engagement

Abrégé

An air purifier including an air filter, an air movement device configured to move air at least partially in an axial direction and through the filter, and a first exit path in fluid communication with the air movement device. The first exit path is configured such that at least part of the air moved by the air movement device exits the first exit path generally in the axial direction. The air purifier further includes a second exit path in fluid communication with the air movement device and configured such that at least part of the air moved by the air movement device exits the second exit path at an angle of between about 10 degrees and about 45 degrees relative to air exiting the first exit path.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Enveloppes ou couvercles
• F24F 13/06 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond
• F24F 1/0029 - Ventilateurs axiaux
• F24F 1/0014 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p.ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale Éléments intérieurs, p.ex. ventilo-convecteurs caractérisés par les sorties d’air comportant plusieurs orifices de sortie
• F24F 3/16 - Systèmes de conditionnement d'air dans lesquels l'air conditionné primaire est fourni par une ou plusieurs stations centrales aux blocs de distribution situés dans les pièces ou enceintes, blocs dans lesquels il peut subir un traitement secondaire; Appareillage spécialement conçu pour de tels systèmes caractérisés par le traitement de l'air autrement que par chauffage et refroidissement par ozonisation
• F24F 13/28 - Agencement ou montage de filtres
• F24F 13/08 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices
• F24F 13/075 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond ayant des tiges ou des lamelles parallèles orientant l'écoulement, p.ex. ayant des tiges ou des lamelles réglables individuellement
• F24F 11/89 - Aménagements ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
• F24F 11/52 - Aménagements pour l’indication, p.ex. écrans
• F24F 11/64 - Traitement électronique utilisant des données mémorisées au préalable
• F24F 1/02 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe
• A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p.ex. endoscopes; Dispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
• B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
• B01D 46/44 - Commande de la filtration
• F24F 110/64 - Teneur en particules en suspension
• A62B 1/00 - Dispositifs pour faire descendre des personnes hors des bâtiments ou dans des situations analogues

Abrégé

A glue gun and a method of advancing glue sticks in a glue gun. A leading glue stick is held in a channel of a feeder assembly in an active position, and a next-in-line glue stick is positioned adjacent the active position. In response to movement of a trigger of the glue gun by a user, the feeder assembly feeding the leading glue stick in an advancing direction. Upon advancement of the leading glue stick beyond a forward end of the next-in-line glue stick, the next-in-line glue stick drops freely into the active position, and a transition from feeding the leading glue stick with the feeder assembly to feeding the next-in-line glue stick with the feeder assembly occurs exclusively by repeated trigger actuation. No other steps or actions are required to put the next-in-line glue stick into the active position upon depletion of the leading glue stick.

Classes IPC  ?

• B05C 17/005 - Outils à main ou appareils utilisant des outils tenus à la main pour appliquer ou étaler des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides sur des surfaces, pour enlever partiellement des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides des surfaces pour décharger par pression des matériaux à travers un orifice d'évacuation

Abrégé

A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a cradle defining an interior volume configured to house at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes an arm rotatably coupled to the base at a first end and rotatably coupled to the cradle at a second end. A security apparatus is configured to be inserted into a slot of the portable electronic device upon insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle to prohibit removal of the portable electronic device from the dock.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• G06F 21/88 - Détection ou prévention de vol ou de perte
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• H05K 5/02 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques - Détails
• H01R 27/02 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires dissemblables pour coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires

Abrégé

A sheet system including a sheet having an edge and at least one generally triangular hole positioned adjacent to but spaced apart from the edge. A side of the triangle is oriented generally parallel with the edge of the sheet.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 3/00 - Feuilles assemblées temporairement par des systèmes impliquant des perforations; Moyens pour les assembler; Parties des feuilles conçues pour être assemblées
• B42D 5/00 - Feuilles réunies sans reliure pour former des liasses ou des blocs
• B42B 5/12 - Fixation permanente de feuilles, mains de papier ou cahiers les uns aux autres autrement que par piqûre par des éléments en forme de languettes, griffes ou anneaux passant dans les feuilles, mains ou cahiers les éléments étant en forme de spirale
• B42F 13/16 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des griffes ou des anneaux

Abrégé

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of engagement portions extending from the base. The plurality of engagement portions is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also includes a linear portion positioned between the plurality of engagement portions and extending from the base. The linear portion is twistable about its length to move the plurality of engagement portions radially outward. The security apparatus further includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the binder device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack. Each strap segment is configured to be releasably coupled to only one of the first or second body securing devices.

Classes IPC  ?

• A45F 3/04 - Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps au moyen de deux courroies passant sur les épaules
• A45C 3/02 - Serviettes d'affaires ou similaires
• A45F 3/02 - Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps au moyen d'une courroie passant sur l'épaule
• A45F 4/00 - Articles de voyage ou de camping transformables en objets destinés à d'autres usages; Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps et transformables en d'autres articles
• A45C 13/30 - Courroies; Sangles
• A45C 9/00 - Bagages ou sacs transformables en objets destinés à un autre usage
• A45F 4/02 - Sacs ou ballots transformables en d'autres articles

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 37/02 - Serrures à permutation; Serrures à combinaisons avec disques ou anneaux à gorges disposés sur un axe unique, chaque disque étant réglable indépendamment des autres
• E05B 53/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures par transmissions mécaniques, p.ex. à distance

Abrégé

A storage device including a storage device body configured to store items therein, and a pocket. The pocket includes a piece of pocket material coupled to the body and at least partially defining a pocket cavity. The pocket further includes a first fastener configured to releasably attach the piece of pocket material to the body, and a second fastener configured to releasably attach the piece of pocket material to the body. The first fastener, when uncoupled, allows access to the pocket cavity via a first direction, and the second fastener, when uncoupled, allows access to the pocket cavity via a second direction that is different from the first direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• A45C 3/00 - Bagages flexibles; Sacs portés à la main
• A45C 13/00 - PORTE-MONNAIE; BAGAGES; SACS PORTÉS À LA MAIN - Parties constitutives; Accessoires
• A45F 3/04 - Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps au moyen de deux courroies passant sur les épaules
• A45F 3/02 - Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps au moyen d'une courroie passant sur l'épaule
• A45C 13/10 - Agencements des fermoirs
• A45C 7/00 - Bagages, sacs ou articles similaires pliants ou extensibles
• A45F 3/00 - Articles de voyage ou de camping; Sacs ou paquetages portés sur le corps

Abrégé

A clamp lock for securing a portable electronic device includes a body having a slot configured to receive part of the portable electronic device, a lock mechanism supported by the body, and a clamping member supported by the body and operatively coupled to the lock mechanism. The clamping member is movable relative to the body by actuating the lock mechanism between a first position, in which the clamping member extends into the slot and is configured to engage the part of the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the clamping member is configured to disengage the portable electronic device. The clamp lock further includes a security member coupled to the body and configured to be coupled to an immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A bag (10) includes a body having a first portion (26) and a second portion (30) defining a storage compartment therebetween. The bag also includes a zipper (18) with a slider (60) movable along the body and a pull (64). The bag further includes a bracket assembly (22) having a base (82) defining a recess for receiving a portion of the pull, and a cover (86) movable between an open position and a closed position, in which the cover substantially covers the recess to inhibit removal of the portion of the pull from the recess. The bracket assembly (22) also includes a first lock attachment point (90) configured to receive a first type of lock to secure the cover to the base, and a second lock attachment point (94) apart from the first lock attachment point (90). The second lock attachment point (94) is configured to receive a second type of lock to secure the cover to the base.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 65/52 - Autres serrures pour caisses, boîtes, malles, paniers, sacs de voyage ou similaires
• A45C 13/20 - Chaînes ou courroies
• A45C 13/18 - Dispositifs pour prévenir le vol ou la perte des bagages ou des sacs
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• A45C 13/10 - Agencements des fermoirs
• E05B 67/38 - Dispositifs auxiliaires ou de protection

Abrégé

A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 7/02 - Poches à soufflet simple
• B42F 7/06 - Dossiers ou cartons à plusieurs compartiments

Abrégé

A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure

Abrégé

A controller can include a controller body having a cavity disposed in a back side of the controller body, a module member that is physically distinct and separate from the controller body removably coupleable to the controller body, the module member having a body sized and shaped to be received in the cavity, and at least one actuator that protrudes from a side of the member body.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63F 13/24 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo - Parties constitutives, p.ex. manettes de jeu avec poignées amovibles
• A63F 13/23 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo pour l'interfaçage avec le dispositif de jeu, p.ex. des interfaces spécifiques entre la manette et la console de jeu
• A63F 13/98 - Accessoires, c. à d. agencements détachables optionnels à l’utilisation du dispositif de jeu vidéo, p.ex. support de prise de manettes de jeu

Abrégé

A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a locking head having a base and an engagement element extending from the base and adapted to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The engagement element includes a wedge-shaped engagement portion configured to engage part of the portable electronic device when inserted into the aperture. The locking head also has a stabilizing element extending from the base and slidable along a side of the engagement element into the aperture of the portable electronic device, thereby inhibiting the engagement element from being removed from the aperture. The security apparatus further includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

A component system comprising a component and a first binding system coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a first type of a binding mechanism. The system further includes a second binding system movably coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a second type of binding mechanism that is different from the first type of binding mechanism.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 13/00 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes
• B42B 5/12 - Fixation permanente de feuilles, mains de papier ou cahiers les uns aux autres autrement que par piqûre par des éléments en forme de languettes, griffes ou anneaux passant dans les feuilles, mains ou cahiers les éléments étant en forme de spirale
• B42F 11/00 - Classeurs comportant des moyens d'attache intermédiaire indépendants
• B42F 13/26 - Classeurs comportant des moyens coopérant avec des perforations ou des fentes avec des griffes ou des anneaux susceptibles de pivoter autour d'un axe ou d'axes parallèles aux bords à réunir en deux parties venant en prise lorsque le classeur est fermé et verrouillées lorsqu'elles sont ainsi en prise, p.ex. par enclenchement à ressort

Abrégé

A binding apparatus including a plurality of generally coaxially arranged binding coils. Each binding coil includes a pair of generally parallel wires terminating in a tip. Each binding coil is coupled to an adjacent binding coil by a connection portion extending generally parallel to an axis of the binding apparatus. At least one binding coil is directly circumferentially attached to itself, or to a connection portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42D 1/00 - Livres ou autres objets reliés
• B42B 5/12 - Fixation permanente de feuilles, mains de papier ou cahiers les uns aux autres autrement que par piqûre par des éléments en forme de languettes, griffes ou anneaux passant dans les feuilles, mains ou cahiers les éléments étant en forme de spirale

Abrégé

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of engagement portions extending from the base. The plurality of engagement portions is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also includes a linear portion positioned between the plurality of engagement portions and extending from the base. The linear portion is twistable about its length to move the plurality of engagement portions radially outward. The security apparatus further includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

An input device for use with a first electronic device and a second electronic device includes a frame, a plurality of manually depressible input members supported by the frame, a communication module supported by the frame and operable to selectively communicate with the first electronic device and the second electronic device, and a switch supported by the frame and coupled to the communication module. The switch is operable to change whether the communication module communicates with the first electronic device or the second electronic device. The input device also includes a light source coupled to the switch and positioned at least partially within the frame. The light source is operable to provide a backlight for the plurality of input members. The backlight is modified in response to actuation of the switch.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01H 9/26 - Mécanismes d'interverrouillage, verrouillage ou accrochage pour interverrouillage de plusieurs interrupteurs
• H01H 13/72 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers dans lesquels l'interrupteur comporte des moyens pour limiter le nombre d'éléments moteurs qui peuvent être actionnés simultanément
• H01H 13/76 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers dans lesquels quelques-uns ou l'ensemble des éléments moteurs actionnent différentes combinaisons des jeux de contacts, p.ex. dix éléments moteurs actionnant différentes combinaisons de quatre jeux de contacts
• H01H 13/83 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par des légendes, p.ex. en Braille, affichage à cristaux liquides, éléments émetteurs de lumière ou éléments optiques
• H01H 13/86 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par le boîtier, p.ex. boîtier étanche ou boîtier réductible
• H01H 13/84 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par un fonctionnement avec réaction sensorielle, p.ex. avec réaction acoustique

Abrégé

An electronic device configured to communicate with a portable apparatus to selectively engage a security member includes a housing having an opening formed therein. The opening is configured to receive at least a portion of the security member. The electronic device also includes a latch mechanism positioned within the housing adjacent the opening. The latch mechanism is configured to selectively engage the security member when the at least a portion of the security member is received in the opening. The electronic device further includes a transceiver positioned within the housing. The transceiver is operable to receive a wireless signal from the portable apparatus. The electronic device also includes a processor positioned within the housing and coupled to the latch mechanism and the transceiver. The processor is operable to move the latch mechanism out of engagement with the security member in response to the wireless signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
• H05K 5/00 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques
• H05K 7/00 - CIRCUITS IMPRIMÉS; ENVELOPPES OU DÉTAILS DE RÉALISATION D'APPAREILS ÉLECTRIQUES; FABRICATION D'ENSEMBLES DE COMPOSANTS ÉLECTRIQUES - Détails de construction communs à différents types d'appareils électriques
• E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autorisé; Dispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
• G06F 1/18 - Installation ou distribution d'énergie