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Chao Chen
Also filed as: CHEN CHAO · CHEN CHAO CARL
58 granted patents·5 pending applications·774 citations·filing 2001–2012
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63 records- 0197US8253052B2Keyboard dome stiffener assemblyCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 28, 2012·108 cites·18 claims
- 0297US6842169B2Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheelRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 11, 2005·80 cites·8 claims
- 0396US8431849B2Backlighting apparatus for a keypad assemblyCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 30, 2013·62 cites·16 claims
- 0495US8289689B2Handheld computing device having drop-resistant LCD displayCHEN CHAO·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 16, 2012·24 cites·17 claims
- 0595US8263887B2Backlit key assembly having a reduced thicknessCHEN CHAO·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 11, 2012·57 cites·24 claims
- 0692US8508927B2Gasket and display assembly for an electronic mobile deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 13, 2013·24 cites·19 claims
- 0792US8258418B2Keyboard dome overlay structureCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 4, 2012·17 cites·23 claims
- 0891US8050019B2Keypad with water and dust protectionRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 1, 2011·21 cites·10 claims
- 0989US8253698B2Tactile touch screen for electronic deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 28, 2012·22 cites·23 claims
- 1088US7551430B2Handheld computing device having drop-resistant LCD displayRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 23, 2009·8 cites·22 claims
- 1188US7495660B2Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheelRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 24, 2009·13 cites·9 claims
- 1288US6875049B2Battery connector capable of connecting multiple power consuming circuit boardsRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 5, 2005·45 cites·14 claims
- 1387US8422220B2Latch mechanism for portable electronic deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 16, 2013·10 cites·19 claims
- 1487US8295527B2Microphone boot for a portable electronic deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 23, 2012·13 cites·20 claims
- 1587US7671290B2Illuminated key-pad assemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 2, 2010·16 cites·20 claims
- 1686US8144135B2Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheelGRIFFIN JASON T·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 27, 2012·6 cites·17 claims
- 1786US7639241B2Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheelRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2009·Granted Dec 29, 2009·9 cites·20 claims
- 1885US7085139B2Surface mountable clip suitable for use in a mobile communication deviceRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 1, 2006·20 cites·30 claims
- 1984US8072749B1Push to release cover for a portable electronic deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 6, 2011·8 cites·18 claims
- 2084US7239503B2Foam support for mobile electronic device displayRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 3, 2007·31 cites·2 claims
- 2182US8089017B2Sealed dome switch for mobile electronic deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 3, 2012·11 cites·15 claims
- 2281US7952571B2Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheelRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2009·Granted May 31, 2011·6 cites·20 claims
- 2380US8362371B2Key assembly for an electronic device having one-piece keycaps and multi-touch preventing supportsRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 29, 2013·5 cites·21 claims
- 2480US8283582B2Deflection web for a keypad assemblyCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 9, 2012·5 cites·20 claims
- 2578US7422461B2Integrated circuit card holderRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 9, 2008·8 cites·11 claims
- 2677US7697275B2Shock resistant mounting for small display screenRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 13, 2010·18 cites·16 claims
- 2776US7489301B2Split KeyboardRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 10, 2009·22 cites·20 claims
- 2875US8232485B2Key assembly for an electronic device having a multi-character keycapCHEN CHAO·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 31, 2012·6 cites·21 claims
- 2974US8027172B2Handheld electronic device including multi-compartment shielding container and associated methodsRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 27, 2011·2 cites·22 claims
- 3074US7508684B2Handheld electronic device including multi-compartment shielding container and associated methodsRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 24, 2009·4 cites·17 claims
- 3174US7097511B1Structure for SIM card assembly and disassemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 29, 2006·12 cites·24 claims
- 3271US7830673B2Handheld electronic device including multi-compartment shielding container and associated methodsRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 9, 2010·3 cites·20 claims
- 3370US8507820B2Sealed dome switch for mobile electronic deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 13, 2013·2 cites·18 claims
- 3467US8492666B2Key assembly for a mobile deviceCHEN CHAO·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 23, 2013·2 cites·14 claims
- 3565US7970431B2Removable trackball for a handheld wireless communication deviceRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 28, 2011·2 cites·21 claims
- 3665US7739784B2Method of making an antenna assemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 22, 2010·2 cites·9 claims
- 3764US8383966B2Key assembly for an electronic device having a multi-character keycapRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 26, 2013·1 cites·16 claims
- 3864US7918671B2Mounting structure with springs biasing towards a latching edgeRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 5, 2011·14 cites·2 claims
- 3963US7258550B2Electrical connector assemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 21, 2007·9 cites·10 claims
- 4062US8436752B2Input key subassembly for minimizing emission of light from unintended pathsCHEN CHAO·Filed 2008·Granted May 7, 2013·3 cites·15 claims
- 4162US8310466B2Method of mounting thumbwheel switch on printed circuit board and handheld electronic device incorporating the sameCHEN CHAO·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 13, 2012·1 cites·13 claims
- 4262US7281930B1Electrical connector for a printed circuit boardRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 16, 2007·7 cites·14 claims
- 4361US7367843B2Structure for SIM card assembly and disassemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2006·Granted May 6, 2008·6 cites·12 claims
- 4460US8008590B2Illuminated key-pad assemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 30, 2011·1 cites·17 claims
- 4557US6969263B2Electrical connector assemblyRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 29, 2005·10 cites·2 claims
- 4654US8294601B2Detection of intended key activation on a mobile deviceWERNER COLIN MARK·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 23, 2012·2 cites·13 claims
- 4754US7438561B2Electrical connector for a printed circuit boardRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 21, 2008·4 cites·19 claims
- 4853US8319671B2Keypad structureCHEN CHAO·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 27, 2012·1 cites·17 claims
- 4953US8253691B2Split keyboardCHEN CHAO·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 28, 2012·0 cites·15 claims
- 5052US7700890B2Key dome assembly with improved tactile feedbackRESEARCH IN MOTION LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 20, 2010·1 cites·20 claims
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