Stylus and holder device associated therewith

US9268379B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9268379-B2
Application numberUS-201213560803-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 27, 2012
Priority dateJul 27, 2012
Publication dateFeb 23, 2016
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016

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Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus and stylus holder for a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus holder includes a connector configured to attach to a port of the computing device for establishing an electrical connection therewith. The stylus holder further includes a fastener for facilitating attachment with the stylus while also providing at least one of data and power to said stylus.

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What is claimed is: 1. A stylus holder and stylus comprising: a connector configured to attach to a port of a computing device and create an electrical connection to the computing device port; and a fastener to attach a stylus to the holder and provide both data and power to the stylus using inductive transfer when the stylus is placed in near physical contact with the fastener, the fastener comprising a C-clip containing a first inductive element formed in an internal cavity ar…

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What does patent US9268379B2 cover?
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus and stylus holder for a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus holder includes a connector configured to attach to a port of the computing device for establishing an electrical connection therewith. The stylus holder further includes a fastener for facilitating attachment with the stylus while also providing at least one …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Ashcraft Britt C, Song Ki Bok, Chen Eric, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F1/26. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 23 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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