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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7313603 | System and method for synchronizing unstructured documents A system for synchronizing unstructured documents includes sub-nodes (110, 120, 130) and a network connecting the sub-nodes together. Each sub-node includes a database server (113, 123, 133), an FTP (file transfer protocol) server, and client computers... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7288321 | Carbon nanotube array and method for forming same A method for forming a carbon nanotube array on a metal substrate includes the following steps: providing a metal substrate (11); depositing a silicon layer (21) on a surface of the metal substrate; depositing a catalyst layer (31) on the silico... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278147 | Front panel for an optical disc drive A front panel (1) for an optical disc drive includes a main body (2) having an aperture (25) and a plurality of first fixing elements (26) adjacent to the aperture, and an operating unit (3) received in the aperture. The operating ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7266233 | System and method for measuring an object An image measurement system and method for obtaining measurement data on objects by processing images of the objects is provided. The image measurement system includes an image obtaining device (101) for obtaining a first image of an object to be measured and... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263703 | Optical reproducing/recording apparatus An optical reproducing/recording apparatus (100) has a core (1), a frame (2), a top cover (4), a bottom cover (5), a drawer (3), a front panel (7) and anti-dust elements (61-65). The top and bottom cover... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261973 | Connecting structure for a flip cover battery compartment of a portable electronic device A connecting structure for a flip cover battery compartment of a mobile phone comprises a base (1), a connecting member (2), a cover (3), a shaft (4), two springs (5), and two pins (6). The base comprises a receiving part ( | 08/28/2007 |
| 7257829 | Optical reproducing/recording apparatus An optical reproducing/recording apparatus (1) includes a chassis (11) with a first seat (17) and three second seats (16), a turntable (12), an optical pickup head (13) and a guide device (15). The turntable is locate... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254017 | Storage device assembly A storage device assembly includes a tray (10) receiving a hard disk drive (60) therein, a bracket (20) attached in the tray, and a chassis (70). An actuator (30) is pivotally attached to an outer space of the bracket, a slider ( | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252350 | Pedestal assembly for computer enclosures A pedestal assembly (20) includes a chassis (200), a gear wheel (300) pivotably mounted to the chassis, two supporting members (400) coupled to the chassis, and a coil spring (500) received between the chassis and the gear wheel. T... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7251622 | System and method for searching for information on inventory with virtual warehouses A system and method for searching for inventory information using a computerized virtual warehouse. The system includes a plurality of operation terminals (62) located in various warehouses (6) for inputting information on inventory received in and sen... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249360 | Optical disc driver An optical disc driver includes a tray (20) and a driver housing (30). A locating cylinder (328) is formed at a rear of the driver housing. A through slot (329) is defined vertically in the middle of the locating cylinder, and divides the... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7233949 | System and method for controlling user authorities to access one or more databases A system for controlling user authorities to access one or more databases includes at least one client computer (1), at least one administrator computer (4), an application server (3), a database server (5), and a system database (6 | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228196 | Computer-aided manufacturing system and method for sheet-metal punching A computer-aided manufacturing system for sheet-metal punching includes client computers (6), a server (1), and a database (2). The client computers are used for transmitting client drawings to the server, and obtaining machining drawings from t... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225449 | Optical disk recording and/or reproducing apparatus An optical disk recording and/or reproducing apparatus (100) includes a first case (110), a base (130), and a main body (140). The first case includes a supporting device (116) with a hole (118) defined therein, and a disk c... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7225396 | System and method for generating a report on an object A system for automatically generating a report on an object comprises a form management module (410), a report processing module (420), and a column management module (430). The form management module comprises a form receiving sub-module (41... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7221087 | Carbon nanotube-based field emission display A field emission display includes: a cathode electrode (17); an anode electrode (20); a gate electrode (19) arranged between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode; a carbon nanotube array (15) electrically connected to the cathode... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216421 | Stamping machine for mounting retention frame of heat sink to motherboard A stamping machine for mounting a retention frame of heat sink (510) to a motherboard (500) includes a machine body (100), an adjusting device (200), and a controlling unit (300). The machine body comprises a support plane (110 | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207722 | Combined bearing A combined bearing includes a main body (10) and a mating member (30). The main body is generally cylindrical, with an axial hole (16) and a cutout (18) defined therein. The cutout is generally semi-cylindrical and spans from an outer sur... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7191456 | Optical pickup head feeding device An optical pickup head feeding device (1) for driving an optical pickup head (4) of an optical recording/reproducing apparatus (100) has a motor (11), a motor housing (12) accommodating the motor, a first cone gear (13), a t... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7191099 | System for testing network devices A testing system (20) includes a database server (201) for storing relevant data employed by the testing system, a gateway (202), a shop flow control server (203) for controlling the operations of the testing system via the gateway, a com... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181310 | Automatic tool layout apparatus and method An apparatus (2) for automatically laying out punching tools on a turret is used in a computer-aided manufacturing system for sheet-metal punching. The system includes a server (1), a database (3), and client computers (7). The apparatus ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166799 | Bezel mounting assembly A bezel mounting assembly includes a front panel (10), a first operating member (20), a bezel (40) and a second operating member (70). The panel defines a plurality of slots (14). The first operating member is pivotally engaged wit... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166009 | Method for making a field emission display A method for making a field emission display includes the following steps: providing a substrate (11); forming cathode electrodes (21) on the substrate; forming carbon nanotubes (31) on the cathode electrodes; forming a barrier array (41)... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165291 | Hinge assembly for portable electronic device A hinge assembly (10) for interconnecting a main body and a cover of a portable electronic device includes a hinge housing (20), and a first hinge apparatus (30) and a second hinge apparatus (40) rotatably contained in the housing and bei... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7164080 | Bezel mounting assembly A bezel mounting assembly of the present invention includes a bezel (10), a front panel (30) defining a pair of first slots (32) therein, and an arc-shape resilient member (20) attached to the bezel for detaching the bezel from the front ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162624 | System and method for initializing hardware coupled to a computer system based on a board support package (BSP) A system for initializing hardware of a computer system includes a board support package (BSP) (20) and a ROM monitor (30). The BSP includes: a basic initialization module (21) for initializing a CPU, a Flash, etc.; an advanced initialization mo... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7161798 | Expansion card retention apparatus An expansion card retention apparatus includes a rear panel (50), first and second retention brackets (10, 30), and a side panel (59). The rear panel defines a number of expansion slots (52) for receiving expansion cards (60) there... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7161286 | Carbon nanotube array and method for making same A carbon nanotube-based device (40) includes a substrate (10), a number of catalytic nano-sized particles (131) formed on the substrate, and an aligned carbon nanotube array (15) extending from the alloy catalytic nano-sized particles. Th... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160532 | Carbon nanotube array and method for forming same A method for forming a carbon nanotube array using a metal substrate includes the following steps: providing a metal substrate (11); oxidizing the metal substrate to form an oxidized layer (21) thereon; depositing a catalyst layer (31) on the ox... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7155831 | Ceramic cutting tool A ceramic cutting tool (100) is for high speed cutting of light, thin and soft materials. The ceramic cutting tool includes an upper blade (10) and a lower blade (20) both made of ceramic material. The upper and lower blades therefore possess ex... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147831 | Carbon nanotube-based device and method for making the same A carbon nanotube-based device includes a substrate (10); a catalyst layer (13) disposed on the substrate, the catalyst layer comprising a number of nano-sized catalyst particles (131), a size of the catalyst particles decreasing along a given d... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7120032 | Expansion card mounting apparatus An expansion card mounting apparatus includes a rear panel (14) defining an opening (16), a mounting frame (20) attached to the rear panel around the opening, a pressing body (30) pivotably mounted to the mounting frame, and two retention... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115013 | Method for making a carbon nanotube-based field emission display A method for making a carbon nanotube-based field emission display device includes the following steps: providing an insulative layer (22) having a first surface; depositing a layer of catalyst (26) on the first surface of the insulative layer; forming... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7092249 | Computer enclosure incorporating pivotable drive bracket A computer enclousure includes a chassis (10) and a drive bracket (20). The chassis has a pair of side plates (14a, 14b). Each side plate has a pivot (144). A pair of washers (54) is respectively attached to th... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088587 | Computer enclosure with power supply bracket A computer enclosure includes a cage (40) and a bracket (50). The cage includes a rear panel (10) having a pair of catches (13), a bottom panel (20) having a bent strip (25) defining a cutout (27) therein, and side pa... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7088584 | Air guiding device for electronic components An air guiding device for dissipating heat generated by an electronic component in an enclosure includes a duct (30), a guide sleeve (20) slidably attached to the duct, interengaging means for attaching the guide sleeve to the duct and a filter (40 | 08/08/2006 |
| 7088580 | Mounting apparatus for data storage device A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device (10) includes a drive bracket (30), and a locking device (40) movably attached to the drive bracket via a screw (50). The data storage device forms a pair of studs (20) at eac... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081030 | Method for making a carbon nanotube-based field emission display A method for making a field emission display includes: (1) providing a detachable substrate having a plane surface; (2) forming gate electrodes in a predetermined pattern on the plane surface of the detachable substrate; (3) forming an intermediate layer on the gate... | 07/25/2006 |
