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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7417866 | Electronic equipment module mounting apparatus and method An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416423 | Portable storage device A portable storage device is provided. A housing has a first opening and a second opening. A storage body has a connector and a pair of positional restriction structures. The storage body slides in the housing to make the connector extend outside the housing or hide... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414835 | Disk array system A disk array system capable of efficiently cooling the canisters and achieving the high-density mounting of the canisters without reducing the number of canisters is provided. In the disk array system having a HDD box which stores a plurality of canisters, a caniste... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7394616 | Storage apparatus casing with interchangeable disk drive and control boxes The invention provides a casing for a storage apparatus having a first receiving portion for receiving a disc drive box in which a plurality of disc drives are received in a line, the first receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the disc ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7366297 | Method and system for converting alternating current to ethernet in-line power According to one embodiment, a method for converting alternating current voltage signals to Ethernet in-line power includes converting an alternating current voltage signal to an approximate direct current voltage signal, adding at least one odd harmonic of the appr... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7322718 | Multichip LED lighting device In a module socket, a connecter and a connector are connected by wiring, and three LED modules are connected in parallel with respect to a constant voltage circuit unit via the wiring. Each module has a constant current circuit unit and an LED mounting unit. The con... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7263570 | Method of providing an interface to a plurality of peripheral devices using bus adapter chips A method of electrically coupling a central processing unit (CPU) of a network server to a plurality of network interface modules. The method comprises providing each of the plurality of network interface modules with a respective bus adapter chip to route an I/O bu... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256996 | Wireless router A wireless router dissipates heat through use of a unique heat sink having tines to increase the heat sink surface area. A housing includes lower vents and an upper vents to enable passage of an airflow. The airflow may be generated by one or more fans disposed with... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7251143 | Device and method for locking and unlocking at least one interface card in a receiving system Device for locking and unlocking at least one interface card plugged into a socket of a receiving system (2) linked to a data processing system. The device (1) comprises a box (3) mounted to the receiving system (2) and receiving at least... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7236368 | Integral molded heat sinks on DC-DC converters and power supplies A power supply module has a printed circuit board (PCB) containing a plurality of electrical components for converting an input voltage to an output voltage. A heat sink is formed over substantially an entire surface area of the PCB for providing heat dissipation. T... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229312 | Terminal block rear connection bar Embodiments of a rear connection bar for a telecommunications terminal block are presented herein. In one or more embodiments, the rear connection bar is configured to secure at least a first and second size of connectors in a terminal block of a first depth when co... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7209357 | Universal modular power supply carrier A universal modular power supply carrier mounts different sized power supplies within a substantially rectangular body designed for thermal and electromagnetic emissions control. The power supplies are preferably secured within the carrier body. Input connectors may... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7203849 | Method and system for distributing power to networked devices One embodiment disclosed relates to a system for power distribution to network devices. The system includes a plurality of network switches each having an internal power supply and a plurality of ports for connecting to the network devices and an external power supp... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7193845 | Removable cage for a computer chassis The present invention is directed to a removable cage for a computer chassis assembly. Such cage is comprised of a frame. The frame includes a top, a bottom and two sides. In an exemplary embodiment, a midplane is coupled to the frame for providing a place to mount ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7184272 | Modular RF terminal having integrated bus structure A miniature, multimode, modular RF terminal includes a plurality of processing modules, where at least one of the processing modules includes an external connector for conveying an input or output RF signal. The terminal further includes a segmented coaxial analog b... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183636 | Adapter for a chip card having a reduced format in comparison with the standard SIM mini-card format An adapter for a portable integrated circuit device of the chip card variety has a reduced format in comparison with the standard mini-card format. The device with a reduced format includes a body on which a microcircuit defining contact pads is disposed. A support ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7177709 | Controller for underground mining A controller is disclosed for control operations in underground mining, especially for controllers to control support shields. The controller utilizes a central unit with a microprocessor and assigned, programmable memory devices for the storage and processing of so... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173814 | Notebook computer keyboard system A modular laptop computer for accommodating selective placement and customization of user interface components. The computer includes a cavity having a connection or interface or coupling region, such as a universal serial bus jack for connecting to or mating with a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7167372 | Universal serial bus hub and method of manufacturing same A universal serial bus hub (100, 700) includes a housing (110) having a top portion (111), a bottom portion (211) opposite the top portion, a first side (112) between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a second side (11... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7145779 | Memory module A memory module includes a plurality of memory units and an assembling holder. Each of the memory units includes a memory substrate, at least a memory chipset having a predetermined memory capacity mounted on the memory substrate, and an electric terminal provided a... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7117272 | Interchangeable power over Ethernet module An interchangeable power over Ethernet module having a plurality of configurations, and a single unified pin out, the power over Ethernet module comprising: at least one circuitry managing the supply of power over Ethernet to at least one port; a first set of connec... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7113364 | Storage apparatus casing with interchangeable disk drive and control boxes The invention provides a casing for a storage apparatus having a first receiving portion for receiving a disc drive box in which a plurality of disc drives are received in a line, the first receiving portion being approximately equal in height and width to the disc ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7109831 | System and method for a removable tuner module A radio frequency (RF) tuner includes a housing, a cantilever snap formed in the housing, the cantilever snap being configured to securely couple the housing to a consumer premise component, and a handle formed on an edge of the housing. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7068516 | Enclosure with pre-formed interchangeable panels An enclosure for an electronic device has a front opening and rear opening formed by a base casing and a U-shaped cover mounted together thereon. A plurality of modular plates with electrical components pre-mounted thereon are removably and interchangeably mounted a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065600 | Method of providing an interface to a plurality of peripheral devices using bus adapter chips A method of electrically coupling a central processing unit (CPU) of a network server to a plurality of network interface modules. The method comprises providing each of the plurality of network interface modules with a respective bus adapter chip to route an I/O bu... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7023703 | Module retention latch assembly A housing for an adapter module is provided with a bail latch mechanism that serves to engage and disengage the frame into which the adapter module housing fits. The housing is stamped and formed from a piece of sheet metal and the bail latch is rotatably mounted in... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6976064 | Apparatus and methods for connecting modules using remote switching A module connection assembly connects modules in a torus configuration that can be changed remotely. In particular, a single module can be added to or deleted from the configuration by remotely switching from conducting paths that provide end-around electrical paths... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6958908 | Compact enclosure for interchangeable SONET multiplexer cards and methods for using same A compact enclosure for interchangeable SONET multiplexer cards and a method for using the same. The present invention further provides a compact enclosure for receiving one or more reduced size SONET multiplexer cards having front panel access to electrical and opt... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6947287 | Universal modular power supply carrier A universal modular power supply carrier mounts different sized power supplies within a substantially rectangular body designed for thermal and electromagnetic emissions control. The power supplies are preferably secured within the carrier body. Input connectors may... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6839238 | Module for measuring purposes The invention relates to a module for measuring purposes comprising an electrical or electronic circuit, which has at least one power supply connection and at least one data line connection for connecting, in the manner of a bus, to at least one other module of the ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6839228 | Portable computer apparatus and manufacturing method thereof A portable computer is disclosed having a casing formed with a hard disk drive accommodating part, a main board accommodated in the casing, a hard disk drive connector electrically connected with the main board in the hard disk drive accommodating part, a hard disk ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6836406 | Automated disk-ejection apparatus and disk array having the same Disclosed is an automated disk-ejection apparatus for use in a disk system. The disk system includes a disk box for housing a disk drive, and the auto-ejection apparatus comprises: a handle for pulling out or pushing back the disk box; a pushing mechanism for pushin... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6742069 | Method of providing an interface to a plurality of peripheral devices using bus adapter chips A method of electrically coupling a central processing unit (CPU) of a network server to a plurality of network interface modules. The method comprises providing each of the plurality of network interface modules with a respective bus adapter chip to route an I/O bu... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6742070 | Function-expansion device detachably connecting electronic equipment A function-expansion device is detachably connected to electronic equipment to expand functions of the electronic equipment. The function-ezpansion device includes a component unit which provides an extended function of the electronic equipment. A docking station de... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6731500 | Desktop computer appliance A desktop personal computer appliance is described for use with external user input and display devices, the appliance consisting of: a system unit having a sealed housing comprising main processing functionality for executing application programs and at least a DCâ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6716047 | Modular stackable component system including universal serial bus hub A modular stackable USB hub system including a stackable USB. The stackable USB hub having an upstream power port for mounting to other upstream components in the stackable component system. The upstream power port includes an upstream power port connector, a voltag... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6678163 | Housing for semiconductor chips A housing arrangement for a plurality of semiconductor chips (1) is disclosed, in which each of the chips is received in a respective frame or cassette (4), there being a first electrically conductive member (5), having portions (6) which are in electrica... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6678140 | Modular structures for transient voltage surge suppressors Improved modular transient voltage surge suppressor apparatus that provide a simple structure for coupling multiple modules are disclosed. In general, such apparatus includes a substrate; a mounting post coupled to and extending substantially perpendicula... | 01/13/2004 |
