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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8014130 | Pen-like universal serial bus (USB) flash drive with deploying and retracting functionalities Various embodiments of a USB drive pen device are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a USB drive pen device includes a USB plug assembly having a flash controller and a flash memory device, a pusher assembly including a rotator having one or more tabs disposed the... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7808774 | Coupling point temperature and current measuring system A system for measuring temperature and current at coupling points in an electric distribution network. A monitor device is connected to a series of measuring devices using radio waves. The monitor device sequentially interrogates measuring devices to determine the t... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7561411 | Uninterruptible power distribution systems and methods using distributed power distribution units A system includes a plurality of equipment racks and a plurality of PDUs mounted in respective ones of the plurality of equipment racks and configured to distribute power via plural branch circuit outputs. The system further includes a UPS rack, a plurality of UPSs ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7450367 | Cleaning apparatus The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning unit driven by an electric motor and a housing which has a battery chamber for accommodating at least one rechargeable battery, a connecting device having a mechanical mounting part and an electrica... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7447001 | Electronic device having insulating cap for end of fastener protruding into housing An electronic device having an insulating cap for covering a protruding end of a fastener, such as a screw, is provided. The electronic device comprises a board, a fastener and an insulating cap. The fastener is disposed on the board. The insulating cap has a lid an... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7430120 | Induction lighting system An improved induction lighting system is presented where the electronic power supply device powering the induction lamp is insulated and an extensive set of heat sink fins is provided to control the temperature of the power supply. Reduction of power supply device t... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7427713 | Network cabinet A network cabinet is provided comprising first and second doors. The first door is positioned on a side of the cabinet and comprises first and second opposing lateral sides that each comprise a retractable hinge that permits the first door to rotate about either of ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7423555 | Human-machine interface apparatus with expanded function A human machine interface with expanded function includes a panel and a printed circuit board. A first key apparatus electrically coupled to the printed circuit board is mounted on the panel. The printed circuit board provides an expansion interface for optionally c... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423332 | Vertical laminated electrical switch circuit A vertical laminated electrical switch circuit includes a first, second, and third ceramic substrate positioned in juxtaposed relationship relative to each other. The circuit also includes a first and second electrical device electrically coupled to each other. The ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7401167 | Disk array apparatus and data relay method of the disk array apparatus A disk array apparatus of the invention improves the quality of Fiber Channel signals corresponding to mounting positions of disk drives. The disk array apparatus comprises first to fourth groups of a plurality of disk drives each of which stores data; a first data ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397653 | Inverter design An inverter component layout and mounting bracket are disclosed which allow for electrical components, or the inverter as a whole to be replaced easily in the field. The disclosed mounting bracket and component layout also improve the heat rejection properties of th... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394458 | Low EMI capacitive trackpad A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly provides a two layer capacitive trackpad sensor in which an EMI ground grid is interposed among the sensor's capacitive elements on each of its layers. The EMI grid on each of the two layers is electrically coupled via, typical... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7394451 | Backlit display with motion sensor An apparatus for interfacing with a control system, and in particular a home automation system. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an integrated LCD touch screen and motion sensor. The motion sensor is used to illuminate a backlight to the touch screen when ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7383691 | Modular networked sensor assembly The invention provides a modular network sensor assembly operable to sense environmental conditions at a computer or equipment rack. The network sensor assembly includes a flexible body operable to be folded along a central fold line. The central fold line separates... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7385829 | Assembly retention latch having concave release structure In one non-limiting aspect thereof this invention provides a structure having a generally planar quadrilateral shape that includes a bottom portion defining a mounting section; a vertical wall portion that extends upwards from the bottom portion and a top-most porti... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7378794 | Structures for coupling and grounding a circuit board in a plasma display device A coupling and grounding structure of a plasma display device for grounding a circuit board effectively, and fixing the circuit board stably. The plasma display device includes a plasma display panel having a display area, on which images are displayed; a chassis ba... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7372176 | Bulkhead flatwire integration units The electronic system generally includes an electronic panel having circuitry plated on a surface thereof as well as electronic components attached thereto. The circuitry connects the electronic components for operation of the electronic device in the engine compart... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364378 | Computer monitor A computer monitor houses a display for displaying to a user display data received from a computer system and a printer including a pagewidth printhead. The printhead is disposed behind the display as viewed by the user and prints the display data onto print media. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7358439 | Adjustable scalable rack power system and method Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plur... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359204 | Multiple cover memory card A memory card including a module comprising at least a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit device mounted thereto and at least one I/O pad and at least one test pad disposed thereon. The module is inserted into a complementary cavity formed within a c... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7352564 | Power distribution substation An improved power distribution unit substation, having a plurality of differing voltage rated main breaker cells, encased within a single housing is disclosed. The improved power distribution substation saves considerable floor space as compared to prior art substat... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350934 | Illuminated display system An illuminated display system is disclosed. The illuminated display system includes a circuit board with a front surface and a rear surface, and a plurality of light-passing holes. At least one light pipe is arranged on the rear surface of the circuit board. The at ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342800 | High frequency module A high frequency module that has a structure in which a frame-shaped shield case 3 is attached to a circuit substrate 2, wherein an extending segment 331 that extends in an inward direction of the case is formed on a case side plate 31 of... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339349 | Battery replacement mechanism for mobile device A mobile device including a battery mechanism that maintains power to the device when an old battery is replaced by a new battery. The device includes at least first and second pins that engage selected recesses defined by the old battery to control mechanically the... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336499 | Flexible printed wiring board An object of the present invention is to provide a flexible printed wiring board which relaxes stress concentration in the flexible printed wiring board during production steps, thereby preventing wire breakage in inner lead portions and cracking in solder resist wh... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336469 | Insert-molded product A ground wire connection nut (14A) and a cover-fixing nut (14B) are molded in a case (12) at positions shifted in an axial direction thereof. Caps (17) are mounted on each nut (14A, 14B). First and second receiving surfaces ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332799 | Packaged chip having features for improved signal transmission on the package A packaged chip is provided which includes a package element on which a signal-bearing conductive trace has an edge laterally adjacent to an edge of a reference conductive trace (e.g., ground trace) on the same face of a dielectric element, the two traces together f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328880 | Stabilizing system for computer hardware Disclosed is a stabilizing system for a unit having a horizontal and vertical orientation, the chassis cover including at least one wall panel incorporating a recess and a stabilizer adapted to be located in the recess, where the recess is adapted so that in a retra... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325775 | Automotive gauge mounting bracket with frictional fit apertures An automotive gauge mounting bracket is provided that is engagable to an automotive vehicle interior. The bracket comprises at least one gauge receiving aperture formed in the bracket. The aperture is provided with a perimeter defining a plurality of displaceable ga... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327015 | Semiconductor device package A semiconductor device package includes a semiconductor device mounted to a substrate, a wall erected around the semiconductor device with a height taller than the height of the semiconductor device, at least one metal member provided in the wall or against the wall... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317446 | Method for entering data into a computer using a peripheral input device having a retractable cord The invention, in one embodiment, is a method for entering data into a computer. The method includes anchoring an electrical cord connecting a peripheral input device to the computer, positioning the peripheral input device, and retracting slack in the electrical co... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7312397 | Panel cover structure for a computer casing A panel cover structure for a computer casing, which is used to be pivoted on a front of the computer casing, is composed of a base panel, and at least one piece of decoration panel which is assembled on a front of the base panel, such that a noise transmitting from... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304235 | Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of high and low voltage components An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service and signal line hookups to a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly can be recessed within the wall to make it unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an inte... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304834 | Power distribution panel with modular elements A power distribution panel having circuit elements such as KTK and GMT fuses removably mounted to a unit housing by means of module members, thereby allowing for ease of customization of the circuit elements of the power distribution panel. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303424 | Battery cover assembly for portable electronic device A battery cover assembly includes a battery cover (20), a housing (10), and a locking member (30). The battery cover has a receiving hole (16) defined therein. The receiving hole is located proximate to one end of the battery cover. The h... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304236 | Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of high and low voltage components An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service including line voltage and signal line hookups for a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly recesses electrical components including plug ends of electrical cords within the wa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304852 | Inverter apparatus An inverter assembly including a storage compartment for multiple cables adapted to be releasably connected to the inverter. A body of the inverter assembly includes interior and exterior fins for the dissipation of heat energy. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301457 | Security system and perimeter beam tower A solar powered perimeter beam security system comprising a plurality of spaced towers. The towers have detection beams extending between them for detecting an intruder when at least one of the detection beams is interrupted. Each of the towers communicates with a r... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300302 | AC adapter with heat radiation sheet An AC adapter has a synthetic resin case, a switching regulator circuit assembly with an AC input terminal in the synthetic resin case, a synthetic resin name plate, and a metallic Bsheet for heat radiation separate from the resin name plate. A surface of the case h... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300203 | Non-contacting sensor multichip module with integral heat-sinks A sensor assembly having a housing including a first portion and a second portion. One of the portions of the housing includes a plurality of walls. The walls at least partially define a chamber. The assembly also includes a hinge connected to the first portion and ... | 11/27/2007 |
