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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7484156 | Apparatus and method for testing PS/2 interface An apparatus for automatic testing of a PS/2 interface includes a micro controller unit, a PS/2 port, and a plurality of LEDs. The micro controller unit is coupled with both a data pin and a clock pin of the PS/2 interface. The LEDs coupled to the micro controller u... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483267 | Mounting apparatus for securing storage device A storage device assembly includes a storage device (50) with a fastener (524) thereon, a bracket (10) for accommodating the storage device and an operating member (40) slidably attached to the bracket. The bracket defines a guiding hole ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483266 | Mounting apparatus for data storage device A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a chassis (10), a data storage device (70) with a groove defined in a sidewall thereof, a supporting bracket (20) fixed to the chassis (10), an elastic tab (25) mounted to the... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483263 | Computer enclosure A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a cover (100) and a resilient member (80) attached to the base and compressed by the cover. The base has a latching portion (68) disposed thereon. The cover is adapted to being mounted to the bas... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7480835 | Testing system and testing method for a link control card A system and method for testing a link control card (LCC) includes a host, a middle plane (MP), and an array having a plurality of testing devices. The host is connected to the LCC for transmitting signals, and the host is connected to the array for sending out comm... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7480148 | Computer enclosure A computer enclosure includes a chassis (90), a cover (10) and a resilient member (50). The chassis includes a recess (911) and at least one locking member (70). A cover is mounted on the chassis. The cover has a stop (115) ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7480132 | Portable computer having improved latch mechanism A portable computer includes a cover (1) unit and a base unit (2) connected with the cover unit. The cover unit includes a movable latch member (30), and a driving button (40). The latch member includes a pair of slanted slots (34)... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7479781 | System and method for testing a link control card A system and method for testing a Link Control Card (LCC) of a storage device includes a host, a middle plane (MP), a switch, and a testing device array. The host is connected to the testing device array for sending out command sets and receiving results. The MP is ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478940 | Backlight module A backlight module includes a lamp tube, a light guide plate and a light guide unit. The light guide plate has a light incident side. The light guide unit is in contact with the light incident side of the light guide plate. The light guide unit and the light inciden... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7471507 | Mounting apparatus for expansion cards A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards with cover plates includes a rear panel, a fixing member and a locking member. Each of the cover plates has a bent portion. The rear panel defines an opening. A supporting flange for supporting the ben... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7451349 | System and method for automatically testing motherboards A system for automatically testing motherboards includes a test server (1), client computers (2), and a network (5) connecting the test server with the client computers. The test server is for storing a plurality of high-level OSs (Operating Sys... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7450376 | Mounting apparatus for data storage devices A data storage device assembly includes a data storage device having two opposite sidewalls, a supporting bracket, a positioning member mounted on the supporting bracket, a pressing member movably attached to the positioning member, and a driving member movably conn... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7450375 | Mounting apparatus for storage device A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (20), a slidable member (40), a retention member (50), and a pair of shock absorbers (80). The bracket is for receiving a storage device (10) therein, the bracket including a pair of opposite... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7450374 | Mounting apparatus for data storage device A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a chassis (10), a data storage device (70) with a groove (72) defined in a sidewall thereof, a supporting bracket (20) fixed to the chassis (10), the supporting bracket (20... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7450370 | Securing assembly for keyboard of portable computer A securing assembly includes a chassis comprising a top wall, a keyboard mounted on the top wall of the chassis, at least one securing member pivotably mounted on the chassis, and at least one elastic member. The chassis defines a positioning hole therein. The at le... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448786 | Light guide plate and backlight module using the same A backlight module (20) includes a light guide plate (21) and two light emitters (22). The light guide plate includes an emitting surface (212), a bottom surface (213) opposite to the emitting surface, a plurality of side surfaces ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448587 | Stand for supporting computer A stand (20) for supporting a computer chassis (10) includes a support body (22), and a pair of clamping ledges (30) pivotally attached to the support body. The support body forms two resilient portions (25) corresponding to each c... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448016 | Pad layouts of a printed circuit board A pad layout of a printed circuit board includes a first and a second pad symmetrically arranged on the PCB for cooperatively receiving either a first surface mounted component (SMC) or a second surface mounted component (SMC). Each of the SMCs includes a first foot... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7447044 | Fixing mechanism for printed circuit board A fixing mechanism for securing a printed circuit board (10) to a computer chassis, includes a fixing board (20), a tray (60) for securing the printed circuit board, and a driving device (40). The fixing board forms a number of fastening ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7446762 | System and method for avoiding eye and bodily injury from using a display device A system for avoiding eye and bodily injury from using a display device comprises: a storage unit for storing a first program and a second program; a timer for respectively measuring corresponding running time of the programs; a counter for counting a continuous run... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7444651 | Casing for optical disk player A casing (10) for an optical disk player includes a body (14) for housing a disk playing mechanism, and a top lid (12). The top lid is closable downward to a closed position for covering at least part of the body, and is openable upward to an op... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7444649 | Tray for disc drive A tray for a disc drive includes a disc receiving region, a side wall substantially surrounding the disc receiving region, and a plurality of hooks extending inwardly from the side wall. The disc receiving region includes a first portion for receiving a disc, and on... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443688 | Computer enclosure A computer enclosure includes a chassis (30), a cover (20) attached to the chassis (30) and a lock system (40) for securing the cover (20) on the chassis (30). The lock system (40) includes a spring (46) and a ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443666 | Mounting apparatus for mounting expansion cards in computer enclosure A mounting apparatus for mounting expansion cards (30) with cover plates (35) to a computer enclosure includes a rear panel (14) and a fixing member (40). The cover plate has a bent portion (37). The rear panel has a card cage (... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443662 | Mounting apparatus for power supply A mounting apparatus for a power supply (10) includes a chassis (20), a plurality of sliding members (11) adapted to attach to the power supply and a fastener member (30) pivotably secured on the chassis. The chassis includes a support pa... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443661 | Protection device for connectors A protection device is provided to protect connectors which are to be connected to electronic interfaces at a panel of a computer chassis (10). The protection device includes a bracket (30) secured to the panel, and a cover (50) pivotally attach... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7436656 | Portable computer having improved latch mechanism A portable computer includes a cover unit (1) and a base unit (2) connected with the cover unit. The cover unit includes a pair of spaced movable latch members (40). A flexible connecting member (50) is connected between the latch members... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430123 | Rack for computer system modules A rack for mounting modules of a computer system to be tested includes a chassis including a bracing frame for mounting test components of the computer system, and a top panel attached to the chassis, the top panel includes a braces member, receiving a module for te... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428146 | Computer enclosure A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a fixing member, an elastic member, and a side panel. The chassis includes a rear panel, a front panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel forming an opening together. The rear panel defines an aperture. The fixing member is sli... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7427855 | Circuit for measuring inrush current A circuit for testing an inrush current of a power supply includes a rectifier (10), a capacitor (30), and an ammeter (90). The rectifier includes input terminals (1) adapted to connect with an AC supply (Vin), and output terminals (3 | 09/23/2008 |
| 7427144 | Direct type backlight module A direct type backlight module (30) includes a base (21), at least two lamp-fixing units (22) and at least one lamp tube (20). Each lamp-fixing unit is disposed on each corresponding opposite ends of the base. Each lamp-fixing unit includ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7426740 | Optical recording/reproducing apparatus An optical recording/reproducing apparatus includes a frame defining a space therein to receive operational components of said apparatus, a tray movably received in said space for accepting an optical disc therein; an upper cover attached to said frame beside said s... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7426105 | Fixing mechanism for button A fixing mechanism for a button includes a shelf (11) and a bracket (80). The bracket includes a body (81). A pair of spaced apart first resilient arms (85) extends from an edge of the body 81, and a second resilient arm (83... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7420812 | Latch for securing cover to computer enclosure A latch for securing a cover (10) to a base (40) includes a projecting tab (145) on one of the cover and the base, a mounting member (50) and a resilient member (70). The projecting tab engages with the mounting member so that the ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7410194 | Computer enclosure with locking device A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), a side panel (20), and a locking device (30). The side panel defines a securing hole (24). The locking device is attached to the chassis for locking the side panel to the chassis. The locking ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407202 | Foldable electronic device having latch mechanism A latch mechanism for fixing a top member to a base member of a foldable electronic device includes a magnet, a locking member, and a first resilient member. The magnet is for being mounted to the top member of the foldable electronic device. The locking member for ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7409696 | Opening actuator for video disc player An opening actuator for a video disc player includes a clasp arm with a clasp hole at a distal end thereof, a press button, an elastic component for repositioning the press button and a cover. The press button includes a stop portion for limiting a stroke of the pre... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7409668 | Method for improving via's impedance A method is for controlling an impedance of a via of a printed circuit board. The Via is connected with a trace and includes a drill hole, a pad and an anti-pad. The method includes steps of: building a math model; testing whether an impedance of the via matching wi... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7409603 | System and method for testing hardware devices A system for testing hardware devices applies a multi-level architecture including a Graphical User Interface (GUI) level (10), a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) level (20), and a device driving level (30). The GUI level selects test items and test u... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7408816 | Memory voltage generating circuit A memory voltage generating circuit includes a first control module, a core circuit, and a second control module. The core circuit includes a regulation amplifier, a first MOSFET, a second MOSFET, and a switch. An output terminal and an inverting input terminal of t... | 08/05/2008 |
