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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070026 | Rotating and pivoting belt clip that can be used as a stand A belt clip apparatus is provided that attaches to a case for a portable electronic device (e.g., a music player, video player, cell phone, etc.) that both swivels and pivots on two different axes. Such a clip can attach to an article of clothing and allow the user ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7909624 | Carabiner universal serial bus hub A connector hub apparatus is provided that has a carabiner clip connected to one or more portions of the apparatus. The apparatus can utilize a locking or non-locking type carabiner clip to secure the hub to a bag, belt loop, etc. for quick and easy transport of the... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7899970 | Connectivity hub with a stationary base station and a removable second hub A connectivity hub enabling multiple peripheral devices to be connected with a computer includes a stationary base station functioning as a connectivity hub and a removable connectivity hub functioning by itself as a travel connectivity hub. The removable travel hub... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7675862 | Networking hardware element to couple computer network elements and method of displaying a network layout map thereon In one embodiment, a networking hardware element (1100, 3100) capable of coupling computer network elements (1010) comprises a network diagnostic mechanism (2140) that is capable of mapping the computer network elements and that is also capable ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7674138 | Connectivity hub with an integrated clip A connectivity hub enabling multiple peripheral devices to be connected with a computer includes an integrated clip adapted to grip cables and to grip an edge of a work surface, thereby reducing cable clutter and providing for a more efficient use of work surface sp... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7673745 | Case for portable electronic device Cases for portable electronic devices, including cases that provide support as well as protection. Cases may be configured to contain a video-capable electronic device (601) and may both protect the device and allow it to maintain a hands-free viewing positio... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7664287 | Headset capable of receiving signals from an electronic device, method of manufacturing same, and ear loop and earplug capable of removable engagement with same A headset capable of receiving signals from an electronic device includes a body (110), a neck (120) protruding from the body, a speaker (130) coupled to the neck, an ear loop (140) removably attached to the neck, and an earplug (150 | 02/16/2010 |
| 7656120 | Power supply system comprising rechargeable battery pack and attachment apparatus A power supply system capable of providing electric power to an electronic device having a first battery includes a battery pack (100) and an attachment apparatus (300). The battery pack includes a body (110) having at least a first recess (2... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7652452 | Multi-component charging station with surge protector A charging station is provided for charging portable electronic devices. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the charging station includes a surge protector located within the charging station. The charging station includes a base for housing the surge pro... | 01/26/2010 |
| D607819 | Signal splitter | 01/12/2010 |
| D606305 | Mobile media device enclosure | 12/22/2009 |
| 7631337 | KVM video and OSD switch A high speed video switch in a KVM system using discrete Radio Frequency (RF) switch circuits. The RF switch circuits are configured into a multiplexed circuit to route video signals from a selected host computer to a target monitor. Voltage converters are used to p... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7626356 | Modular power supply comprising an AC module, DC module and an electric charge storage module An electrical component (100) includes: (a) an electrical charge storage component (110) comprising one or more first power connectors (211); (b) a first power component (130) capable of outputting alternating current to a first electrica... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7610661 | Cord management device, and cord management system comprising same A cord management device comprises a body (110) having a first end (111), a second end (112), a perimeter (113), and an interior (114) bounded by the perimeter. A cord (210) that is to be managed may be wrapped around the bo... | 11/03/2009 |
| D603162 | Computer laptop shoulder bag | 11/03/2009 |
| 7607618 | Cable clip for organizing and routing cables and wires A system and apparatus are provided for managing cables, wires, and cords, and more particularly, to organize and route cables and wires in various directions. For example, there is provided an apparatus comprising: a cable clip with a rigid circular base and a flex... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7597301 | Base capable of use with a support for holding an object An apparatus capable of holding an object in cooperation with a cup holder of a vehicle comprises a support (110), a post (120) coupled to the support, and a base (130). The post has a first end (221) and a second end (222), and th... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7586750 | Modular powerline adapters and methods of use Embodiments of modular powerline adapters and their methods of use are generally described herein. An article to transmit and receive signals through an electrical power distribution network comprises: a first module and a second module, wherein the first module com... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7584841 | Holding device for holding and positioning a portable object A holding device 100 for holding a portable object 1000 is disclosed. More particularly, holding devices 100 for holding and positioning portable electronic devices are provided. Also provided are methods of manufacturing 600 and using | 09/08/2009 |
| 7568029 | Apparatus and system for managing multiple computers A switching device and system for interconnecting a single user console having user interface devices, including a console keyboard, a console video display unit, a console mouse, and speakers to a plurality of host computers each capable of using user interface dev... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7566223 | Electrical connector and method of manufacturing same An electrical connector (100) includes: (a) two or more conductors (120, 122, 124), each conductor of the two or more conductors has an inner radius (775) and an inner surface (721, 723, and 725) along the inner radius; (b) two or ... | 07/28/2009 |
| D597093 | Radio frequency transmitter | 07/28/2009 |
| 7553174 | Cable management device configured to support one or more electrical devices and methods of manufacturing and using the same In some embodiments, a cable management device is configured to support one or more electrical devices. The cable management device can include: (a) a housing defining an interior space and having one or more apertures extending from an exterior of the housing to th... | 06/30/2009 |
| D595224 | Electric power adapter | 06/30/2009 |
| D593034 | Cable management device | 05/26/2009 |
| 7518265 | On-demand uninterruptible power supply An uninterruptible power supply (“UPS”) is provided with a backup power supply that has an adjustable reserve power level that is based on a user's input. The UPS provides reserve power that can later be utilized to reactivate the UPS after a shutdown or deactiv... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7510420 | Rotating universal serial bus hub A connector hub apparatus is provided that can rotate along two different axes in two different planes with respect to an upstream connector plug, so that the hub can be easily positioned in a variety of configurations In one embodiment of the present invention, the... | 03/31/2009 |
| D588904 | Grommet hub | 03/24/2009 |
| D588442 | Grommet hub | 03/17/2009 |
| D588065 | Electric power adapter | 03/10/2009 |
| D588000 | Cable packaging and window | 03/10/2009 |
| 7496697 | Apparatus for managing multiple computers by remote control A computer management apparatus is provided for interconnecting a single user console including user interface devices, such as a console keyboard, a console video display unit, a console mouse, and speakers for connecting to a plurality of host computers, thereby a... | 02/24/2009 |
| D587246 | Communications device | 02/24/2009 |
| D581669 | Case configured to hold computer | 12/02/2008 |
| D581416 | Computer mouse | 11/25/2008 |
| D580938 | Computer mouse | 11/18/2008 |
| D580441 | Device with stabilization structure | 11/11/2008 |
| 7442090 | Electrical power delivery system and method of manufacturing same An electrical power delivery system includes a base (110) having a first surface (111) and a second surface (112) spaced apart from the first surface by a first sidewall (113). The electrical power delivery system also includes a platform... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438567 | Safety mechanism, electrical outlet containing same, and method of manufacturing same A safety mechanism capable of blocking an opening to an electrical connection in an electrical outlet includes a safety barrier coupled to the electrical outlet at a pivot point and a biasing member adjacent to the safety barrier. The safety barrier is rotatable bet... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7436087 | Power line conditioner An electrical power conditioning apparatus in accordance with the present invention generally includes an electrical input for receiving power from the power source, a surge suppression circuit and a plurality of electrical outlets. A plurality of parallel channels ... | 10/14/2008 |
