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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172604 | Power data slide A power data slide (600) includes a power data center (602) to provide electrical power and communication signals. The power data slide (600) includes a slide mechanism (618) connected to said power data center (602) and connectabl... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8079867 | Port attached to flexible mount A system including a flexible mount that can be coupled to a computing device. A port can be attached to the flexible mount. The flexible mount can conform to the chassis of the computing device. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8025526 | Self powered electric vehicle charging connector locking system A self powered electric vehicle charging connector locking system for locking and unlocking a charging connector of an electric vehicle charging cord includes an electric vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle charging connector locking holster. The electr... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7766695 | Power inlet box with removable socket mounting member A power inlet box suitable for outdoor or external use is configured in such a manner that an electrical socket may be electrically coupled to an interior load before the electrical socket is secured within the power inlet box. The power inlet box may be formed from... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7744406 | USB flash drive and system and method for storing USB flash drives The present invention discloses systems and method for storing and organizing UFDs (USB flash drives) on a storage pole, and for configuring UFDs to accommodate storage on a storage pole. Various embodiments also include configurations of the UFDs and/or storage pol... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7641512 | Electronic device An electronic device including a circuit board, a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing is provided. The circuit board has at least one connector on at least a first side of the circuit board. The first housing and the second housing are connected and... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7614909 | Support stand for electronic devices The present invention discloses a support stand for electronic devices, and the support stand includes a base, a flexible support body connected to the base, a support stand connected to the support body, a resilient clamp installed onto the support stand, and an el... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7578698 | USB storage device A storage device includes a housing having a cavity formed therein which contains a storage unit. A USB cable is electrically connected between a USB plug located outside of the cavity of the housing and the storage unit located in the cavity. A USB cable stress rel... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7439709 | Charger unit for an electronic device including a system for protective storage of an adapter plug A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7338314 | Electrical wire routing connector presenter bracket A connector bracket for facilitating assembly of an electrical component to an automobile. The connector bracket may include a proximal support configured to attach to an attachment structure of an automobile, and a distal support including a flange for retaining an... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7303162 | Cord holder apparatus A cord storage device is provided which allows the simultaneous winding and unwinding of both halves of a cord while maintaining both cord ends in position for use and the device also permits unwinding of the cord from the storage device while one cord end is held i... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300306 | Data storage device with self-mating host connector that is insertable into a receptacle formed in a housing of the device The invention is directed to a data storage device that includes a host connector to facilitate attachment to a host computer so that the host computer can access one or more storage elements within the device. The data storage device includes a flexible member to m... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278877 | Connector assembly for connecting mobile phone to peripheral device A connector assembly having two connector terminals linked by a short cable to reduce the overall size thereof. The connector assembly is used to connect a mobile phone to a peripheral device and has a structure including a cable; a first connector terminal provided... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273392 | Universal electrical module In one embodiment, a universal electrical module is provided that facilitates the quick and safe installation of different types of electrical devices in an electrical box by enabling a technician to simply insert prongs extending from the electrical devices into ma... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270560 | USB connector locking device with lock prongs or movable lock ring A universal serial bus (USB) locking connector includes a cable, a polymeric body connected to the cable, and a metallic male plug that projects axially from the body. One or more locking prongs extend axially alongside but are spaced from the male plug and are resi... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264511 | Electrical junction box having a spare fuse containing section A spare fuse containing section includes side walls which each include a pair of pinch pieces. The pair of pinch pieces on the side walls clamp an input terminal and output terminal of a low-height fuse. A stopper portion 25 having an H-shaped cross section m... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255588 | Power cord hanger outlet faceplate An outlet faceplate includes a body dimensioned to cover an outlet and at least one member integral at an upper portion of the body. The body includes an opening for allowing access to the outlet and an outwardly facing planar surface. The member extends generally f... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247028 | Multiple degrees of freedom connectors and adapters Connector devices that provide multiple degrees of freedom of motion between a first connector head and additional connector heads and/or electronic devices are described. The multiple degrees of freedom of motion permit motion in one or both of two planes and, perh... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7227282 | Alternative alternating current power supply An alternative power source provides alternating current (AC) through a proper connector into a first outlet of a pre-existing electrical distribution system which is normally powered by an alternating current electrical power supply through main breakers and a brea... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207813 | Connector for coupling a data communication socket with a computer's peripheral device A connector is provided for coupling a computer peripheral device with a RJ11 or RJ45 data communication socket. The computer peripheral device has a rectangular recess. The connector includes an elongated main body including a first terminal and a second terminal. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198512 | Power distribution for luggage Vehicular luggage having power components therein, especially for motorcycle and snowmobile tank bags, tail packs and saddle bags. Each piece of luggage includes power supplies and electrical connectors therein, including cigar sockets, SAE connectors and DIN 416... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168973 | Extension cord retention and plug retention system A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160147 | Electrical connection system An electrical connection system designed to connect electrical conductors to a junction box containing a receptacle. The system incorporates a junction box, a supply connector, a distribution connector, and a receptacle. The junction box includes a line bus, a groun... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144261 | Safe connection device and corresponding connection plug A connection device that is capable of receiving a corresponding connection plug comprises a housing, an electronic board connected to at least one cable of a communications network capable of conveying data as well as electrical energy. This device comprises a mova... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140910 | Adjustable connection assembly The present invention describes an adjustable connection assembly. The adjustable connection assembly has a first connector, a second connector and a signals cable. The first connector has a first isolation main body and a plurality of first terminals, and the first... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7136288 | Memory device A memory device is provided with a memory chip and a controller, which can be connected to a computer via a USB connector. The memory device is implemented in the form of a flat memory card, wherein the USB connector is movable between a position of rest, in which t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125277 | plug retention system A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125265 | Electronic device with various signal transmission connectors An electronic device with various signal transmission connectors. The electronic device comprises a main body, a first signal transmission module slidably disposed in the main body and a second signal transmission module slidably disposed in the main body. The first... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121877 | Plug adaptor assembly for connecting electrically an electronic instrument to a power source A plug adaptor assembly includes a plug member having an insert end formed with a plurality of terminals; an adaptor member having one end formed with a plug hole, a plurality of terminals disposed within the plug hole in the end, and a mounting portion; and a conne... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104816 | External casing for a data storage device An external casing includes a housing, an interface module, an external electrical connector, a cover component, and a releasable fastening unit. The housing is adapted for receiving a data storage device therein, and is formed with an opening. The interface module ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7081009 | Electrical distribution functional module A functional module comprises a front cover having a front side defining an electrical distribution function and a back cover having a back side defining a plurality of shielded plugs. A contact set is adapted to communicate electrical power via the shielded plugs f... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081010 | Safety module electrical distribution system An electrical distribution system comprises a wiring module and a functional module. The wiring module mounts within an electrical box and has a functional side and a wiring side. The functional module has a front side and a back side and removably installs in the w... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7067737 | Cover plate Disclosed is a cover plate for use in connection with an electrical box. The cover plate includes a plate element that attaches to and at least partially covers a side of the electrical box. The plate element includes at least one electrical box orifice to permit ac... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052294 | Electrical connector with a locking mechanism An electrical connector includes a housing and a lever supported pivotally on at least one pivot disposed on the housing. The lever rotates on the pivot within a range from a pre-engagement position to a final engagement position. The lever also has a recess configu... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044775 | Electronic apparatus having function of receiving power cord An electronic apparatus having a function of receiving a power cord is disclosed. The electronic apparatus having a function of receiving a power cord comprises a main body, a power cord and at least a receiving element. The power cord is connected to a first side o... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7037143 | Front access lan and timing (SATT) A recessed connectorized faceplate assembly for connecting multiple cables at the front of an electronics equipment shelf. The recessed connectorized faceplate assembly includes a connectorized faceplate defining the back wall of a cabling volume behind where a stan... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029327 | Watertight device for connecting a transmission line connector to a signal source connector A device for connecting and sealing between a transmission line connector and a signal source connector includes a hollow outer conductor with an inner conductor disposed therein, and an electrical insulator disposed therebetween. One end of the outer conductor and ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021962 | Electric connection box and method of assembling same An electric connection box includes: a box body; a provisionally-attaching portion for provisionally attaching a first connector connected to a wire harness to the box body, provided to the box body; and a circuit unit including a second connector adapted to be moun... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021955 | plug retention system A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004782 | Connecting device for electrical connection of a socket of an electrical apparatus with a power cord plug The connecting device (1) for electrical connection of a socket (2) of an electrical apparatus (3) with a socket plug (4) of a power cord (5) includes a cord receptacle (19) provided with curved first and second receptacle s... | 02/28/2006 |
