Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185222 | Wireless audio adapter An adapter for receiving a wireless digital signal that includes an audio signal and audio metadata concerning the audio signal from a portable electronic device has a Bluetooth wireless receiver for receiving the wireless digital signal from the portable electronic... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8160643 | Radio accessory having pass through connector A radio accessory for a portable electronic device, such as a digital music player, includes a connector that allows the radio to use accessories designed to couple with the portable electronic device. In addition, the radio includes a pass through connector that al... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8150460 | Wireless speakers and dock for portable electronic device An accessory for use with a portable electronic device receives audio signals from the portable electronic device and broadcasts the signals to a set of wireless speakers. The accessory device includes a dock for coupling to the portable electronic device such that ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8115451 | Multiple device charging station with user friendly configurable mount A power supply for charging multiple devices that can be adapted to receive and charge practically any type of portable electronic device includes a base that receives an AC wall voltage and converts the wall voltage to DC voltage. The base includes at least two doc... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8072183 | Multiple interface device charger with removable battery pack A charging accessory for a portable electronic device having a device input connector includes a main charger body portion having a power supply connection to an AC wall outlet that receives an AC power supply voltage. Power conversion circuitry converts the AC powe... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8054042 | Modular power supply A modular power supply that can be adapted to receive and charge practically any type or number of portable electronic devices includes a power converter that receives an AC wall voltage and converts the wall voltage to DC bus voltage. Each charging module has a pai... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8000820 | Accessory for portable electronic device A transmitting accessory includes a base dock for receiving a portable electronic device and a transmitter that is removably coupled to the dock. When the device and transmitter are mounted on the dock, the transmitter receives signals from the device through the do... | 08/16/2011 |
| D637583 | Device stand | 05/10/2011 |
| 7925039 | Cylindrical controller for an electronic device A cylindrical controller provides a user interface for an electronic device that is easier to use than conventional controls. The cylindrical body contains a number of sensors that detect when the cylindrical body is rotated between the thumb and finger of a user. T... | 04/12/2011 |
| D634269 | Charger with a backup battery | 03/15/2011 |
| D633436 | Charger with backup battery | 03/01/2011 |
| D628994 | Case for mobile phone | 12/14/2010 |
| 7835809 | Digital media player accessory interface An accessory for an electronic device detects manipulation of a user input of the device and alters an operating parameter of the accessory in response to the detected manipulation of the device's controls. The accessory is preferably an FM transmitter designed to b... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7743999 | Case for portable electronic device having external access port A case for portable electronic device has a set of substantially rigid opposing faces mounted on a hinge that fold together to enclose the device. An internal electrical connection between the device and the case is used to provide an electrical access point on the ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7697627 | FM transmitter for portable electronic device having rotary encoder A rotary encoder is used to select a transmission frequency for an FM transmitter associated with a portable electronic device such as a cellular telephone, MP3 player or other portable type electronic device. The rotary encoder is turned in a clockwise or countercl... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7679322 | Auxiliary power adapter having device controls An accessory for a portable electronic device, such as a digital music player, includes a set of device controls for controlling the portable electronic device. The accessory includes a microprocessor and a memory that contains function codes corresponding to the fu... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7647129 | Digital music player accessory interface An FM transmitter accessory for a digital music player having a display screen uses a microprocessor to create image files that are transferred to the digital music player such that they are displayed on its screen. When a user input on the accessory is manipulated ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7639482 | Adjustable dock for portable electronic devices An adjustable member allows a docking connector for a portable electronic device to accommodate devices having different dimensions. The docking connector is designed to physically and electrically couple to the portable electronic device. The adjustable member alte... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7622895 | Power level display calibration device A charging accessory for a portable electronic device has an input/output port for providing electrical connections to an input/output port of the device. The accessory includes a charger for charging the battery of the portable electronic device and a discharging c... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7612767 | Trackpad pen for use with computer touchpad A pen or stylus for use with a finger activated computer touchpad uses capacitively coupled voltage signals to simulate the capacitive effect of a finger on the touchpad. In addition, the pen has buttons that can be utilized to capacitively couple control signals to... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7611114 | Portable music player holder A holder for a digital audio player such as an Apple iPOD™ is designed to fit in a standard sized cup holder. The holder is configured to support the digital audio player at an easy to read angle and provides a slot for a cable such as a power cable to extend from... | 11/03/2009 |
| D588578 | Dock for media player | 03/17/2009 |
| D579443 | Wireless speaker dock for media player | 10/28/2008 |
| D578991 | Transmitter for a media player | 10/21/2008 |
| D566962 | Decorative case for an MP3 player device | 04/22/2008 |
| D566101 | Portable speaker for an MP3 player device | 04/08/2008 |
| D565547 | Portable speaker for an MP3 player device | 04/01/2008 |
| D559529 | Case with stand for an MP3 player device | 01/15/2008 |
| D559230 | Case with stand for an MP3 player device | 01/08/2008 |
| D559229 | Case with stand for an MP3 player device | 01/08/2008 |
| D550196 | Radio transmitter which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device | 09/04/2007 |
| D547056 | Decorative case for an MP3 player device | 07/24/2007 |
| D547057 | Decorative case for an MP3 player device | 07/24/2007 |
| D540539 | Protective case for a memory storage device which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device | 04/17/2007 |
| D537807 | Radio transmitter or receiver which is connectable to a computer or a portable music device | 03/06/2007 |
| D534152 | Accessory which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device to permit time shift recording of radio broadcasts | 12/26/2006 |
| D518191 | Lamp for a camera | 03/28/2006 |
| D515545 | Radio transmitter which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device | 02/21/2006 |
| 6931231 | Infrared generator from audio signal source An apparatus and method for converting an audio signal output through a stereo headphone jack into an infrared remote control signal. The invention utilizes the audio output to generate positive and negative pulses for operating two infrared light emitting diodes pl... | 08/16/2005 |
| D507261 | Microphone and speaker accessory which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device | 07/12/2005 |
