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"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431613 | Electronic charging cup assembly The present invention provides an electronic charging cup assembly, including an electronic charging cup and charging cup holder. The electronic charging cup is provided with an embedded cell module and a button set, so that the cell module supplies sufficient power... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7404298 | Refrigerator Refrigerator including a body forming an outer appearance of the refrigerator, a terminal detachably mounted on the body for controlling the refrigerator, a power supply device at one side of the body, for receiving power from an outside of the refrigerator, convert... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7390211 | Universal quick connector apparatus for an LCD monitor A universal connector apparatus comprising a first component and a second component. The first component is fixedly secured to a housing of an LCD monitor and includes a wedge shaped projection or protrusion and a first electrical connector. The second component for... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381075 | Rigid structure with a latch mechanism for fastening a handheld device thereto A cradle is provided for a handheld communications device (106). The cradle is comprised of a rigid structure (160), a latch actuator (302), a latch (300), an engagement face (514), and a resilient member (304, 304-1, 304... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7351077 | Electric power tool An electric power tool includes a main body having a tubular tool body part with an output portion at one end, and a battery pack detachably attached to the main body. The main body also has a grip portion extending from the tool body part radially downwardly. The g... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338301 | Desk attachment A desk attachment includes a base unit 1 including a communication bus having a communication port for connection to at least one remote signal source. A plurality of user modules 20 are provided for attachment to the base unit such that they are elect... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7317613 | Electronic device quick connect system A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7269002 | Vehicle recess integrated docking station An apparatus that can secure an electronic device into a vehicle recess is described. The apparatus provides a vehicle-specific integrated docking station for a digital media player, e.g. Apple's iPod. The docking station contains a connecting assembly to interface ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249959 | Electronic device, accessory for electronic device and support element An electronic device, an accessory for an electronic device and a support element. The support element (15) is arranged to support the connection between an accessory connector (5) of the electronic device (1) and a connector (13) of the ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238042 | Support assembly for portable device A support assembly for a portable device includes a base (10), a support body (20) and a holder (30) for holding the portable device. The support body extends from the base. A protrusion (25) is formed on the support body. The holder defi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7201611 | Docking system to attach and retain multiple electronic devices simultaneously on a surface A platform having a raised support member including a plurality of spaced openings configured to securing receive device connectors. In one preferred embodiment, the raised member comprises an upwardly extending barrier shaped as a comb, formed by a plurality of slo... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175450 | Portable loudspeaker with replaceable insertion base A portable loudspeaker with a replaceable insertion base comprises: the loudspeaker; an insertion base; and a push mechanism. An insertion slot is formed on the loudspeaker for placing the insertion base. A first trench and a second trench are formed on the bottom o... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7142421 | Docking station for locking a notebook computer The present invention discloses a docking station for locking a notebook computer, of which the docking station not only can expand the functions of a notebook computer to those of a desktop computer, but also can lock the notebook computer to prevent it from being ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125270 | Slide type battery ejection mechanism A battery ejection mechanism for ejecting a battery housing removably attached to an electrical device housing. The mechanism includes at least one ejection member having a button and an arm. The arm is adapted to transfer a force applied on the button to the electr... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7112096 | Hot contact adapter for portable computing device A hot contact adapter for use with portable computing devices, such as laptop, notebook and tablet computers, PDA's and gaming devices, is disclosed. The adapter has a plug which fits in the power input port of the device and a body have a distal surface with expose... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7099152 | Computer system with configurable docking station A system includes a computer having at least one power input connection and at least one I/O connection grouped into a first port. The system also includes a docking station that has at least one power output connection and at least one I/O connection grouped into a... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086875 | Current-rail adapter A device (10) is shown and described for at least indirectly connecting a light fixture with a power track (11) and having a housing (38) holding at least one angularly movable control shaft (21 or 22) and formed of at least two ho... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074062 | Cordless base A modular appliance system comprising a plurality of modular appliances, a base unit for supporting at least two of the modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing unit for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing applianc... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066752 | Slide-in structure A slide-in structure (210) inside a cradle set (200) for accommodating a personal digital assistant (PDA) module (10) is disclosed. The slide-in structure comprises a base plate (220), a sliding stand (230) and a pushing arm (24... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059897 | Rapid exchange system for testing wireless networks One embodiment of the system provides for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally provides for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a signal testing unit from on... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7014494 | Battery connecting apparatus with fast assembling mechanism A battery connecting apparatus includes a housing, a base and a connector. The housing has a receiving cavity with an opening at an end thereof for receiving a battery therein. The base for sealing the opening of the housing has an assembling hole defined therein. T... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014486 | Recoverable connector structure and cradle having the same A recoverable connector structure and a cradle having the same are provided. The cradle includes a base plate, a fixed stand, a recoverable assembly having a bolt and an elastic body, a support body, a shielding plate, a circuit board, a second connector and a case.... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994575 | Desktop charger with adjustable connector module A charger having an adjustable connector accommodates a plurality of electronic devices having different form factors. In one embodiment, the charger includes at least one pocket for receiving an electronic device, like a cellular telephone. Within the pocket, an el... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988907 | Sectional adapter of clamping holder for automobiles The present invention discloses a sectional adapter of a clamping holder for automobiles, which can be fixed inside a car by clamping or sticking and has a clamping member for clamping a mobile phone, a PDA, or a palm game. A socket electrically connected to the int... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6988903 | Extractable conversion plug with a safety protection means An extractable conversion plug with a safety protection means includes a spring is located between a moveable pillar of a slab and a latching element, inside a connection head, such that the slab can cover conduction pieces through an elastic force from an expansion... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6955527 | Two-way mounting air pump with an inflation mode and a deflation mode A two-way mounting mode air pump is constructed to include a housing affixed to an inflatable object, a battery case mounted in the housing, the battery case having a female coupling device and power output contacts in the female coupling device, and a motor pump se... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6935883 | Quick interconnection system for electronic devices A connector system for an electronic device having a plurality of connectors includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to the electronic device. The mounting bracket includes a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom. A plate is provided with a plur... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6916194 | Modular electrical device with improved seal A modular electrical device and/or module for same with improved sealing is disclosed. The device comprises a base comprising at least one mounting location comprising first and second electrical base connectors. The module comprises first and second electrical modu... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6847775 | Accommodation apparatus for transmission medium There is provided an accommodation apparatus for a transmission medium, such as an optical fiber cable which includes a housing for accommodating the transmission medium and an arrangement part located in the housing, said arrangement part arranging an orientation o... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843667 | Cordless base A modular appliance system comprising a plurality of modular appliances (12, 14, 16), a base unit (10) for supporting at least two of the modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing unit for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneo... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6840802 | Combined control/connector for cordless electrical appliances A combined control unit/connector for a cordless electrical water heating appliance for connection in use to a heating element thereof is disclosed, comprising a housing, thermally sensitive control unit for switching of said heating element and a protrusion extendi... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6840791 | Supporting frame structure configured to support a portable electronic device A support frame structures for supporting a portable electronic device. The device includes a support frame and a lifting frame that are connected by hinges and supporting a revolving axis on a base. The supporting frame and the lifting frame are assembled onto the ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6811426 | Coupling system between an electric motor and a junction box A coupling system between a set of components to be mutually assembled comprising a box-like body that contains an electric motor, a corresponding head and a junction box that contains the elements for electrical connection, comprising a first protrusion that protru... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6805581 | Electrical outlet and cord cover An electrical outlet and cord management system is described for connection to a mains power supply or a data source. The system includes a tower including a base and at least one electrical outlet with surge protection for selective connection of at least one elect... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6759809 | Illuminated graphics system The graphics display system includes an electroluminescent lamp which has a connector member which includes electrical pin connections which are connected to the illuminating assembly of the lamp. The lamp also includes a graphic image portion which results in a lig... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6716058 | Cradle device of portable terminal A cradle device of a portable terminal such as a PDA (personal digital assistance). The cradle device of the portable terminal has a cradle body on which the portable terminal is placed; and a holder to embrace the portable terminal settled on the cradle body. The h... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6702604 | Universal quick connector apparatus for an LCD monitor A universal connector apparatus comprising a first component and a second component. The first component is fixedly secured to a housing of an LCD monitor and includes a wedge shaped projection or protrusion and a first electrical connector. The second co... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6692298 | Dual-purpose connector assembly A dual-purpose connector assembly includes a stand, a first electrical connector, an electrical cable and a second electrical connector. The stand has a base adapted to be placed on a table surface, and a prop formed with a first cable passage that extend... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685150 | Conductive speaker mounting system A speaker mounting system includes a first bracket member for attachment to a support structure, a first pair of conductor contacts on the first bracket member for connection to a pair of speaker conductors, a second bracket member for attachment to a spe... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6655985 | Input apparatus cooperating with electrical device An input apparatus for holding and cooperating with electrical devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) having different sizes includes a housing, an input interface, and a cap. The housing includes a front plate, a bottom plate, and two side po... | 12/02/2003 |
