Famous Patents
In 1879, Auguste Bartholdi received design patent number 11,023 titled "Design for a Statue". It was for the Statue of Liberty.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7889489 | Detachable pod assembly for protective case A protective enclosure for an electronic device that has a protective shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding an electronic device, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant manner. POD units can be releasably connected to the pr... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7656650 | Modular printed board assembly, plasma display apparatus having the same, and method of fabricating the assembly In a modular printed board assembly, a plasma display apparatus including the modular printed board assembly, and a method of fabricating the modular printed board assembly, the modular printed board includes: a frame of plate shape fixed on a chassis base; and a pl... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7573700 | Support mechanism and electronic device utilizing the same An electronic device and a support mechanism thereof. The electronic device includes a body, a rotatable member, a support, a friction member, and a base. The rotatable member is disposed on the body. The support is combined with the rotatable member. The rotatable ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7564678 | Adapting device for a portable device An adapting device for adapting a first portable media player to emulate selected mechanical and electrical characteristics of a second portable media player includes a housing having first and second connectors. A signal converter is operatively connected to the fi... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7532459 | Hinge apparatus and portable terminal having the same A hinge apparatus and a portable terminal are provided including a pair of housings configured to open or close and one of the housings is positioned in parallel with a side of the other to rotate the portable terminal about 90° according to user preference. Thus, ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7529080 | Electronic device and electronic system An electronic device includes: a main unit; a cap unit that is capable of having a portable electronic device attached thereto and is capable of tilting; a driving unit that causes the cap unit to tilt with respect to the main body; and a controlling unit that drive... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7505251 | Actuation mechanism for mating electronic card interconnect systems An actuation assembly and method is provided for mating electronic unto a computer rack comprising a main housing engageably securable to a slide assembly. The slide assembly is capable of being secured to a side of the computer rack and having sliding features such... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7492576 | Computer with a case member mounting structure A computer with a case member mounting structure includes a first case member, a second case member, a slide, a spring member, and an operation lever. The first case member has at least one opening. The second case member includes at least one first retaining member... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7489499 | Lighting control having a captured offset linear guide system A captured offset linear guide system for a lighting control device includes a faceplate having an elongated slot, a knob, an offset member, and a linear potentiometer. The offset member allows the linear potentiometer to be offset from the elongated slot of the fac... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7477507 | Adjustable receiver for digital sound storage devices An audio player assembly comprising a housing, at least one speaker mounted in the housing, a recess formed in the housing and defining a bottom wall, a pair of oppositely disposed side walls and an angled rear wall. A digital sound storage device connection port, e... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7457107 | Foldable handy electronic device A foldable electronic device includes a first body having a display and a screen for protecting the display, and a second body having a plurality of operation keys. The first and second are rotatable to each other through a hinge. The first and second bodies have fi... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7447003 | Electronic device with a moveable case An electronic device with a moveable case comprises an upper cover and a moveable base. The moveable base is a hollow shell, and one side wall of the moveable base is pivoted with one side of the upper cover for the moveable base to rotate around the pivot. Another ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7443665 | Lock for notebook computer or other personal electronic device A notebook/laptop computer or other personal electronic device locking assembly includes a locking base frame. The locking base frame locks the notebook computer or other personal electronic device securely in place to a work surface such as a desk top or table top.... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7440263 | Image sensor and method for manufacturing the same An image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. The image sensor includes a substrate, a photosensitive chip mounted to the substrate, a plurality of wires for electrically connecting the photosensitive chip to the substrate, a frame layer mounted to the su... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7436653 | Housing mechanism for electronic device and method for making the same An exemplary housing mechanism (100) for an electronic device includes a front cover (10), a back cover (20), and an elastic sealing element (12). The front cover has a projecting edge (18) defined thereon. The back cover has a rec... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433184 | Electronic device and housing The invention provides an electronic device that is environment-friendly and capable of achieving satisfactory noise prevention effect at low cost, and a housing implementing such electronic device. The housing has an electronic circuit disposed therein, and include... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433198 | Computer enclosure with disk drive bracket A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), and a bracket (30) secured in the chassis. The bracket includes a holding portion (32) configured for receiving at least one disk drive therein and an expansion portion (34) configured for sec... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433176 | Method and apparatus for supporting a chassis cover A chassis cover supporting apparatus includes a chassis having a plurality of chassis sides and including a cover support receiving member positioned between the chassis sides. A cover is operable to couple to the chassis by sliding engagement with the plurality of ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433229 | Flash memory device with shunt A shunt activation signal is transmitted by an external control terminal through an external transmission interface to switch a flash memory controller in a shunt mode. The shunt activation signal of the external transmission interface can set up a switch as shunt. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430110 | Modular auto stereo mounting kit having both single DIN and double DIN configurations A mounting kit having dual compatibility for mounting either a single DIN component or a double DIN component. The mounting kit includes a combination aperture large enough to receive a double DIN component. A removable member extends horizontally between the left v... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7430109 | Electrical device including battery pack and method of making the same An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a chassis configured to house electronics. The chassis of an electronic device may include a first rail and a second rail substantially parallel to the first rail. The first rail an... | 09/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7423531 | Electronic label for the identification of containers, and container and nozzle top comprising one such label An electronic label (1) is used to mark a container (2, 6). The label includes a radio identification element (RFID, Radio Frequency Identification Device) (10, 11) and which is intended to be placed inside the container (2, 6). The elect... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7420815 | System for assembling computers to provide a favorable import classification A computer subassembly aspect is disclosed comprising a case defining an interior, a primary circuit board located in the interior of the case, and a BIOS chip socket mounted on the primary circuit board. The case has an opening formed therein that is aligned with a... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417850 | Self contained power and signal distribution system for computers and the like A centralized connections unit for power and data. This device simplifies computer setup and networking by offering advanced cable management while simultaneously providing a power source with battery power backup. The unit contains everything needed to connect the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417865 | Semi-automatic sliding device for sliding-type portable terminal Disclosed herein is a semi-automatic sliding device for a sliding-type portable terminal that includes a stationary member, a movable member adapted to slide under constraint while facing the stationary member by means of a closing force when out of a predetermined ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414861 | Circuit board fastening structure A circuit board fastening structure includes a seat, a fastening plate movably mounted onto the seat, and a circuit board. Anchoring members are provided to confine the circuit board. The seat has a detent wall to anchor a detent member located on the fastening plat... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7405924 | System and method for protecting microelectromechanical systems array using structurally reinforced back-plate Disclosed is an electronic device utilizing interferometric modulation and a package of the device. The packaged device includes a substrate, an interferometric modulation display array formed on the substrate, and a back-plate. The back-plate is placed over the dis... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7397669 | Semiconductor device mounting socket A semiconductor device mounting socket is disclosed that is fixed to a motherboard and is used for mounting a surface mounted semiconductor device on the motherboard. The semiconductor device mounting socket includes a bracket that is fixed to the motherboard and a ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397654 | Uninterruptible power supply and method of manufacturing same An uninterruptible power supply comprises a power source (250) and a housing (110) to contain the power source. The housing comprises an outer surface (111) in which are located a recess (121) and a flat region (231). An electrical... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397657 | Input and output device designed for being detachably mounted to an electronic equipment Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device fea... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394650 | Hinge for an electronic device A hinge for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a first half and a second half. The hinge includes a rigid, multi-layer printed wiring board capable of being electrically coupled to the first half of the electronic device, and a flexible circ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7394651 | Computer peripheral device mounting arrangement with two locking elements A computer peripheral device mounting arrangement has a pair of computer peripheral device mounts. Each computer peripheral device mount includes a computer peripheral device side bracket that is mounted on an exterior sidewall of the computer peripheral device. Eac... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7388742 | Portable computerized data communication device In one embodiment, a portable computerized data communication device in a data communication system may include, for example, a user interface; a computerized system controlling operation of the device; a device housing having a normal closed condition defining an i... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7385806 | Combination housing of a notebook computer A combination housing of a notebook computer having a display housing and a main frame housing. The main frame housing including a top metal cover, a first middle plastic frame, and a bottom metal cover three of which are combined to form a sandwich structure. Meanw... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7385807 | Height-adjustable docking station A height-adjustable docking station including a main frame, a hook structure, and a lever is provided. The hook structure and the lever are pivoted on the main frame. The hook structure has a plurality of positioning grooves at different levels. One end of the lever... | 06/10/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7379292 | Electronic device An electronic device. A fixed base is fixed to a host. A rotating base is rotatably connected to the fixed base and includes a first pivot and a second pivot. The first pivot is disposed in the fixed base and separated from the second pivot. The central axis of the ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375952 | Electronic device with a sliding element A track formed on a housing of an electronic device provides a space for a sliding element to slide. The housing includes a first stopper and a second stopper formed on a first side of the track for preventing the sliding element from deviating from the track. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374259 | Detachable case assembly for computer server A detachable case assembly is disclosed to include a case body, which has front and rear angled slots, a partition plate, which separates the case body into a front and a rear holding space, a front cover, which covers the front half of the top side of the case body... | 05/20/2008 |
