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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6404620 | Portable electrical distributing apparatus An apparatus comprising a hand truck and a releasably attachable unit including an electric meter, a circuit breaker panel box and an electrical receptable which may be electrically coupled. The hand truck has a rectangular frame connected to a handle mea... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6400564 | Switch guide for a bicycle control panel A switch guide located between a pair of switches on a computerized bicycle control panel is disclosed for guiding a bicycle rider's thumb to a proper switch on a bicycle handle bar. The switch guide is preferably a protrusion dimensioned to be detected b... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6388869 | Mobile generator unit with removable breaker box The power generator unit includes a container having a peripheral wall enclosing a power generating motor assembly. A breaker box is provided in an opening in the peripheral wall of the container, so as to have power outlet socket connectors accessible fr... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6333847 | Outside panel for an electronic device To prevent an operator from being hurt by a hot outside panel of an electronic device when he touches the outside panel with his hand or a portion of his body, the outside panel is improved and an electronic device safe for the operator is provided. There... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6304430 | Space saving mobile device A mobile device (20) in which, in order to make the device thinner, at least one of the walls belonging to its structure (23, 26) has for a part of its area been made of thin plastic foil in order to reduce the thickness of the device. The same plastic fo... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6301098 | Book-shaped information terminal The present invention relates to a book-shaped information terminal, and an object of the present invention is to help users to conveniently carry and use a portable computer like a book, as it constitutes an information terminal as a portable computer in... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6252764 | Portable, temporary power hookup for use at construction sites and methods An apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure having at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles can also be secured to the support st... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6243257 | Ironing board electrical outlet attachment A ironing board electrical outlet attachment for a more convenient and easier way to plug in an iron. The ironing board electrical outlet attachment includes an electrical outlet member having a box-like structure, two electrical outlets securely mounted ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6206480 | Mobile computing and communication system A dual, or single, case mobile computing and communication system with rapid mobility for usage in the field, consisting of a component mounting mechanism, a mobile computer and peripheral data switching micronetwork, an enclosed modular peripheral power ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6178625 | Method for assembling a warewasher assembly A longitudinal warewasher section, of a warewasher assembly having a plurality of warewasher sections mounted end-to-end, includes a frame and a control box pivotally mounted thereto, where the control box is pivotable from a compact, shipping orientation... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6115883 | Carrying device for a portable computer A multifunctional handle for portable computers that can also serve as a rear port cover, a tilting device, and a lid-locking device. This handle allows for easier transportation of the portable computer over short distances and increased security while e... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6061230 | Electric power distribution panelboard/switchboard assembly A panelboard/switchboard assembly for accommodating bolt-on modules, plug-in modules and lugs. The panelboard/switchboard includes vertical, edge forward bus bars having a plurality of openings formed therein. The edge forward alignment allows plug-in mod... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5905630 | Electric distribution panel An electric distribution panel having a substantially compact and lightweight housing to which a plurality of input receptacles are coupled. A first one of the input receptacles is structured to receive a ground cable coupled thereto, a second one of the ... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5870277 | Assembly of electrical equipment, notably a motor starter assembly An assembly of electrical equipment having devices, such as circuit breakers and contactors grouped in pairs, included on a supporting baseplate. Each pair of devices includes a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and a baseplate 20 having power pins an... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5870278 | Assembly of electrical equipment, notably a motor starter assembly A motor starter assembly made up of sub-assemblies each formed from a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and positioned on a baseplate 20 with which a set of power bars 23 is associated. The baseplate includes a support area 21 for the sub-assemblies a... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5793123 | Electronic device with two power supply modes The disclosure concerns an electronic device, for example a radio-alarm clock, that can be powered from the mains power supply or from batteries and can operate without interruption when changing from one of these power supplies to the other. It comprises... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5784249 | Electrical distribution panel with quick change electrical outlets An electrical distribution panel with quick change electrical outlets includes an elongated housing frame having multiple sides, a plurality of divider panels secured at different spaced levels in said elongated housing frame to form separated volumetric ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5703751 | Electrical apparatus with a detachable power supply base An electrical apparatus with a detachable power supply base, including a power supply base which holds a rechargeable battery and a control circuit on the inside and has two coupling channel bars at the top, and an electrical apparatus having a base and t... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5613164 | Portable system having data distribution and power distribution removably positioned within portable enclosure during shipping and adapted for repositioning within internal storage space during operation All power supplies and LAN adapters required for multiple computer terminals in a networked environment packaged within one portable enclosure that functions as a shipping case. The enclosure is used as an overhead projector table and a printer stand.... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5574622 | Power truck The invention involves a portable and mobile power distribution device which can provide 12,000 watts of power and needs only a 220 volt source. The invention specifically involves a two wheel support stand comprising a 12,000 watt distribution panel situ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5544003 | Portable electrical distribution panel A portable power distribution panel for disposition in a sealed, isolated space to receive primary power input from an external source and to distribute reduced or secondary voltage operating power to each of a plurality of output power receptacles while ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5528453 | Video recording traveling cart A recording equipment travel cart for easily transporting video recording equipment used in video depositions, wherein the cart generally comprises three compartments, wherein one compartment is detachable from the main compartment, while another compartm... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5513066 | Video recording traveling cart A recording equipment travel cart for easily transporting video recording equipment used in video depositions, wherein the cart comprises at least two compartments, wherein one compartment is detachable from the main compartment, and casters are provided ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5396398 | Portable control console An audio mixer console and a power amplifier are mounted in a self contained carrying case that provides both protection for the console and amplifier during transportation and storage and a support during use. A power amplifier is fixedly connected betwe... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5315475 | Electrician's free power cord A power cord for use by electricians to supply power to the construction area while normal electrical power has been disconnected. The present invention allows the electrician to draw power from severed power lines without the necessity of removing the in... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5212623 | Portable power distribution cabinet A box member is provided for containing electrical distribution circuits, including circuit breakers, and which has a front wall, a back wall, side walls and end walls, with an electrical inlet receptacle located on one end wall of the box. A receptacle s... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5109316 | Multiple outlet receptacle with circuit breaker and continuity switch mechanisms A multiple outlet receptacle has a molded insulating body which includes multiple groups of internal contact elements disposed in the body and defining multiple electrical outlets adapted for receiving multiple outlet plugs. The receptacle also has a circ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4964018 | Multi-purpose display module system for an electronic instrument A multi-purpose display module system for an electrical instrument has a readily detachable display module for remote use that can be quickly reattached. The display module is readily adjusted in tilt angle, whether attached or remoted. A front frame with... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4625259 | Integral pivoting power supply The subject invention relates to an integrated electronic assembly comprising a power supply and as associated electronics unit powered thereby. The integral power supply housing is pivotal with respect to the electronics unit housing. Protruding from the... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4426674 | Displaceable, electric distribution device for building sites or similar In a displaceable, electric distribution device for building sites or similar consisting of a main section holding current distribution equipment, other equipment and/or instruments, the main section (2) is mounted in a rack, which when the device (1) is ... | 01/17/1984 |
| 4390926 | Portable switching unit A switching apparatus contained inside box B consists of standard electrical units, and arranged in a way which is particularly advantageous for the purpose at hand. One of these units is a circuit breaker box containing two interruptible circuits, and ha... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4367512 | Transportable power supply substation A transportable power supply substation is a power supplying equipment in which electric power machines are mounted on transporting apparatus. The transportable power supply substation in accordance with the present invention including transporting means ... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4089044 | Housing assembly for miniaturized battery operated electrical apparatus An improved housing assembly for housing miniaturized electrical or electronic apparatus, such as a radio receiver or monitor, is disclosed wherein a single piece housing is provided, open at the top for receiving an associated electrical chassis with sel... | 05/09/1978 |
| 4086643 | Combination plug and power cut-off unit A combination electrical plug and cord and power cut-off unit with a male electrical plug rigidly secured to a housing from which the cord extends, the housing serving as a hard grip for insertion and removal of the plug, the housing containing an electri... | 04/25/1978 |
