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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8107244 | Connecting a plurality of chassis using a rigid connection Connecting a plurality of chassis using a rigid connection. A first coupling element of a first chassis may be mated with a first rigid connection. The first coupling element may be positioned on an exterior housing of the first chassis. A second coupling element of... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8085543 | Adapter and consumer electronic device functional unit A functional unit of a consumer electronic device and an adapter. performing a first primary function and mountable to an appliance host performing a second primary function. The adapter includes a main body, a first support component capable of supporting the consu... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8059412 | Integrated power supply and platform for military radio An improved power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that is adapted and arranged for supporting a HARRIS 117 radio and a power amplifier adapted to amplify radio frequency output of the radio. The connectors i... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7911799 | Unit for accommodating electronic component The present invention provides an electronic control unit which is capable of suppressing harmful effects caused by liquid while suppressing increase in the size thereof. The electronic control unit includes an electronic component in which a circuit element coated ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7813118 | Device bracket with integrated device hub An device bracket for mounting devices to a flat panel display incorporates a device hub able to form a network with devices coupled to it where the device hub associates one or more physical characteristics to devices coupled to it, including locality, orientation ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7800911 | Fastening element A fastening element for connecting a housing to a printed circuit board comprises a first surface having a through hole for receiving a connecting element for connecting the fastening element to the housing, at least one first mounting pin extending from the first s... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7738255 | Electronic module and electronic device An electronic module includes a board unit having a handle and a module housing. The handle includes a grip portion and a pair of leg portions. The leg portions have engagement convex portions extending from portions serving as rotary pivots, of the leg portions. Th... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7599188 | Pivot mechanism and electronic apparatus using the same An electronic apparatus including a first body, a second body, and a pivot mechanism is provided. The pivot mechanism includes a base, a pivot, a sleeve, and a holder. The base is fastened with the first body, and the pivot is fastened with the base. The sleeve has ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7486520 | Modular flash memory card expansion system A memory card system is disclosed. The memory card system comprises at least one flash memory card and a module for holding the at least one memory card. The module comprises a plurality of supports. The supports include rails to guide the at least one memory card i... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7486521 | Modular flash memory card expansion system A memory card system is disclosed. The memory card system comprises at least one flash memory card and a module for holding the at least one memory card. The module comprises a plurality of supports. The supports include rails to guide the at least one memory card i... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7440262 | Modular power distribution system and methods A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each mo... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7432593 | Semiconductor package assembly and method for electrically isolating modules A semiconductor package assembly and method for electrically isolating modules, having a capacitor within the semiconductor package assembly. The package assembly and method are suitable for electrically isolating modules according to IEEE 1394. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7382624 | Power supply including multiple AC receptacles A power supply comprises a chassis, a plurality of alternating current (AC) power receptacles formed into the chassis, and power supply circuit contained within the chassis and selectively coupled to ones of the plurality of AC power receptacles. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371177 | Multiply interconnectable environmentally interactive character simulation module method and system A simulated character module and method of operation are presented. The simulated character module includes a processor, a display operably coupled to the processor and a communication device operably coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to control ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369416 | Electrically shielded module carrier Electric or electronic modules may be carried by an electrically shielded module carrier that includes a cover element and a base element enclosing at least one mounting region which is divided into a front section and a rear section by an intermediate wall card. Ho... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364452 | Connector for adjacent devices An apparatus and method for connecting servers within a rack-mounted server system. In one embodiment, a plurality of servers are positioned in respective bays of a rack. The bays generally constrain adjacent servers in a generally fixed spacing and in face-to-face ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362585 | Frame for a device mounted above a printed circuit board in an electronic device The invention provides a frame for mounting a device above a printed circuit board (PCB) in an electronic device. The frame comprises: a frame section formed to be located on the PCB about a surface device on a section of the PCB; and a cover for placement on top of... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359214 | Backplane with routing to reduce layer count An electronic system having a backplane designed for efficient routing of signal traces. The system includes two or more daughter cards that are connected to multiple other daughter cards in the system. These daughter cards are mounted centrally to the backplane in ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7349221 | Device for increased thermal conductivity between a printed wiring assembly and a chassis A floating guide device provides increased thermal conductivity between a printed wiring assembly and a heat sink chassis. The guide device includes an elongated thermally conductive rod and a wedgelock used in conjunction with the rod that can be attached to the ro... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342807 | Modules for a measuring device and measuring device The invention relates to a module for a measuring device and to a measuring device. The inventive module for a measuring device is provided with a plug-in contact element for the electrical contact of the plug-and-socket plate of the measuring device which is used f... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342799 | System using power converter, microsurge suppressor and microsurge suppression method A motor driving system includes an AC power supply 1, an AC reactor 2, a power converter 3 and a motor 4. A microsurge suppressor 5 is inserted on a power supply line from the power converter 3 to the motor 4 and the ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336497 | Electronics housing An electronics housing for placement on a support rail includes a base part and an upper part. The base part and the upper part can be detachably connected to one another, and the base part can be snapped to the support rail. Two housing side walls having fasteners ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327579 | Modular safety system having hidden setting means A modular safety system for safety control in emergency stop applications includes a base module and at least one extension module, wherein each module is arranged in a housing with a rail-mounting base, so that the modules are located in a side-by-side arrangement ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7298607 | Method and apparatus for reinforcing a chassis A chassis reinforcing apparatus includes a chassis defining a component housing. A chassis reinforcing member is coupled to the chassis and comprises a bend which is directed towards the component housing. The bend is designed such that, with components housed in th... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291032 | Connector for adjacent devices An apparatus and method for connecting servers within a rack-mounted server system. In one embodiment, a plurality of servers are positioned in respective bays of a rack. The bays generally constrain adjacent servers in a generally fixed spacing and in face-to-face ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7262965 | Thermal structure for electric devices A thermal structure includes a fin module, a heat sink base, a heat pipe, a fan housing, and a fan. One end of the heat pipe is connected with the fin module and the other end of the heat pipe is installed on the heat sink base. The fan housing is fixed on the fin m... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7257005 | Portable device A portable device includes a first casing which houses a circuit board having a first conductive layer, a second casing which houses a circuit board having a second conductive layer, and a coupling part which openably and closably couples the first casing and the se... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254036 | High density memory module using stacked printed circuit boards A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a frame having an edge connector with a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first printed circuit boa... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7242588 | Multifunction modular electronic apparatus A multifunction modular electronic apparatus for performing information technology and telecommunications functions comprises a first module (101) for performing a plurality of first functions; a second module (102) having substantially the same physic... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238902 | Slider The present invention provides a slider which is less likely to cause a drastic change in a contact state such as instantaneous disconnection. The slider according to the present invention has teeth 13 of a comb shaped like a narrow sheet being rectangular in... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239521 | Module mounting system A switch cabinet module mounting system includes a cabinet mounting panel and a plurality of electrically interconnected modules each separately replaceable and releasably attached to the mounting panel and configured to perform different functions. Each module incl... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7230833 | Electronics module retention system An electronics module comprises an electronics assembly having a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors are disposed on opposite ends of the electronics assembly. A case encloses the electronics assembly. The first connector is acces... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7227745 | Cageless, pluggable optoelectronic device The device includes a housing, a printed circuit board, a first optical subassembly, a second optical subassembly, and a lever. The device is pluggable to a host structure. The housing has a channel and ground spring fingers. The printed circuit board has contact tr... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227755 | Integrated power supply and platform for military radio An adapter assembly including a base for supporting a SINCGARS radio and a radio frequency power amplifier, a first connector for electrically connecting with the SINCGARS radio and a second connector for electrically connecting with the power amplifier, a first pow... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225276 | Configuring external network connections A support module for a modular computer system can provide switching functions. Internal information signal interfaces can connect to information processing modules. First external information interfaces can connect to a first external information network under a fi... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7215536 | Electromagnetic shield assembly An electromagnetic shield assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a frame. The present embodiment is further comprised of an electromagnetic gasket surrounding the frame. The present embodiment is also comprised of an actuatin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7212410 | Actuator for small form-factor pluggable transceiver A transceiver module has an interface surface and is received within a cage. The cage has a cage latch that retains the transceiver module. The transceiver module has a ramp, an actuator and a release handle. The ramp is located on the interface surface of the trans... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7203068 | Electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes two modules which decode high frequency analog signals. Furthermore, each of the modules is provided with an RF section at a position away from the center of the module in either longitudinal direct... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7193614 | Multifunctional portable computing device with special housing A portable computing device includes pivoting and hinging mechanisms which enable its housing to reconfigure to function in multiple modes. In one configuration the device functions as a laptop computer with keyboard input. In another configuration the device folds ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7190093 | Modular automation device including control and power units An automation device includes a modular assembly with a primary group configured for use with a hardware element. The primary group includes a controller providing signals. A feeder unit provides power to automated units. A primary first link connects the input/outp... | 03/13/2007 |
