Erich Elkins

Title: Erich Elkins: Portable Device Inventions

Introduction

Erich Elkins is an inventor based in San Jose, California, whose patent work includes designs for portable electronic devices. He is associated with Acer Inc. and is credited with 4 patents.

Latest Patents

Two of Elkins’s latest patents concern mechanisms for portable electronic devices.

“Portable Electronic Device with Synchronizing Unit” describes an expansion base module with sliding members connected to a system module. An endless cord routed around a series of pulleys coordinates the sliding members, allowing them to move synchronously.

“Portable Electronic Device with a Hinge Mechanism” describes a system module pivoted to an expansion base module through a hinge mechanism. A ribbon cable connects the modules, with part of the cable wound around the pivot shaft to accommodate the hinge’s movement.

Career Highlights

Elkins’s listed patent work focuses on the mechanical and electrical design of portable devices. The inventions address coordinated sliding components and cable routing around a pivot, supporting the movement and connection of device modules.

Collaborations

Elkins’s listed coworkers include Arif Maskatia and Christopher Fruhauf. His work is associated with Acer Inc.

Conclusion

Erich Elkins’s patents reflect a focus on practical mechanisms for portable electronics, including synchronized sliding components and hinge designs that maintain electrical connections.