Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8081480 | Fixing module and case having the fixing module A fixing module for fixing a card module and a case having the fixing module are provided. The fixing module includes a base and a sliding element. The base is disposed on a bracket and includes a carrying portion, a cantilever hook, and a constraining structure. Th... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8059413 | Computer housing A computer housing is adapted for mounting an interface card, and includes a housing body and a positioning device. The housing body includes a mounting portion and a first fixing portion disposed adjacent to the mounting portion. The positioning device includes a p... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8054636 | Mounting structure for data storage device A mounting structure is used for mounting a first data storage device or a second data storage device. A first guiding tab is formed on a side surface of the second data storage device. A second guiding tab is formed on a side surface of the second data storage devi... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8018726 | Modular remote control A modular remote control consistent with certain implementations has a first end module having a sliding connector disposed on one end thereof for sliding engagement with a mating sliding connector, wherein one of the sliding connector and the mating sliding connect... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7995350 | Component retention mechanism A component retention mechanism facilitates improved installation, retention and removal of hardware components (e.g., PCI cards) on a personal computer. The retention mechanism includes a locking component, support member, and release mechanism coupled to each othe... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7990726 | Tray-type structure device A tray-type structure device includes a side plate, a front plate attached to a forward end of the side plate, having the functions of opening and closing, and positioned on the front side of a housing, a top plate attached to an upper end of the side plate, with a ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7903423 | Electronic device with optical disc drive An optical disk drive (ODD) disposed in the base of a notebook computer is provided. The front end of the tray of the ODD has a panel having a body with a side edge, a guide member and a fastening member. The guide member is connected to the body, and it can move re... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7843698 | Electronic apparatus and enclosure A cover is coupled to an enclosure body for a relative sliding movement. An opening operating member is attached to the enclosure body. An enclosure includes a sliding mechanism for sliding the cover. When the cover is to be removed, a user operates the opening oper... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7773370 | Computer case fixing mechanism and computer case utilizing said mechanism A case fixing mechanism includes: a fixing device, located on a first case part; an assembling part, for containing the fixing device; a combination device, provided on the second case part; and a control device, for controlling the combination device to be in a fir... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7715199 | Interface card installation apparatus An interface card installation apparatus for fixing an interface card includes a base and a rotating pressing means. The base may be assembled on a case. The case has an interface card flange. The interface card has a bracket. The bracket is contacted with the inter... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7684179 | Actuation mechanism for vertical insertion, retention and extraction of an electronic component An electronic device includes a bay for a removable component with a vertical axis of insertion and removal. The component is inserted upwardly in the electronic device with aid of an actuation mechanism. For example, the actuation mechanism may include a lever and ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7656669 | Scalable computer system and reconfigurable chassis module thereof A scalable computer system includes a reconfigurable chassis module, plural hardware units and one or more inter-plane. The chassis module has plural modular units for configuring the hardware units therein respectively. Each of the modular units has dedicated frame... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7652888 | Controller housing with connector retention assembly and method A method and a housing assembly including a case defining an opening, and a coupler positioned within the opening and configured for coupling to a connector, wherein the case defines a securing portion positioned proximate to the opening and is configured for securi... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7606039 | Electronic-component housing An exemplary Electronic-component housing may be placed onto a carrier rail with two interlocking spars extending longitudinally at a distance from each other and opening toward the longitudinal sides of the rails. An interlocking profile firmly affixed to the housi... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7586750 | Modular powerline adapters and methods of use Embodiments of modular powerline adapters and their methods of use are generally described herein. An article to transmit and receive signals through an electrical power distribution network comprises: a first module and a second module, wherein the first module com... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7567440 | Apparatus and method securing a component in a receiver structure An apparatus securing a component in a receiver structure having an engagement structure includes: (a) An actuator coupled with the component for swinging movement along a first axis between a first position and a second position. (b) At least one engaging member co... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7440292 | Latch mechanism and electronic device with the same A latch mechanism for an electronic device is secured to a base of the electronic device. The latch mechanism includes a latch lever including a pressing portion for being applied an external force along a first direction and at least one latch portion for clasping ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437496 | Hot swap adapter There is disclosed a hot swap adapter having a circuit board, a power connector, a data connector and a circuit board connector. The circuit board may include one more logic devices. The power connector, the data connector and the circuit board connector may attach ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7428144 | Portable electronic apparatus having improved latch mechanism A portable computer includes a base unit (70), and a display unit (10) pivotally connected to the base unit for movement between a closed position and an open position. A pair of hooks (11) is arranged on the display unit, each hook including a ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7426114 | Electronic apparatus According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body, a display panel, and a hinge. The main body includes a housing having a main wall and a first engaging portion placed inside the housing. A space portion is created between the first engaging... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7420813 | Fastening structure for stacking electric modules A fastening structure for stacking a plurality of electronic modules on a mainboard is provided. The fastening structure includes a locking member and a plurality of supporting members. The locking member is disposed on a first electronic module for locking the firs... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7420820 | Positionable handle for insertion and extraction A device for insertion and extraction of printed circuit boards or other components from a device or system such as a network router includes a positionable handle. The handle adjusts in a manner similar to a handle on a c-clamp, and may be repositioned relative to ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7408789 | Mounting device for expansion card A mounting device for a circuit card includes a motherboard adapted for receiving the circuit card inserted therein, a computer enclosure configured for accommodating the motherboard, a securing plate mounted on the computer enclosure, and a retaining member with a ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7397668 | Signal input/output device A signal input/output device includes an array of signal input/output units. The signal input/output units have respective bases, each of which includes a connecting member. The connecting member has a second protruding end finger swingably supported on a base, and ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7391619 | Latch for interface card A structure of a latch for an interface card is provided. The latch has a base plate including a plurality of pins formed on two sides thereof, a horn and a spring portion. The spring portion has a supporting portion with an inclined face at a frontal side thereof, ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7388758 | Computer enclosure with connecting device A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a cover (30), and a connecting device (40). The connecting device pivotably connects the cover to the base. The connecting device includes a first lever (42), a second lever (44) and a sup... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7385809 | Push release latch for a flip-down display device A push release latch for a display device is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The push release latch includes a slider portion adapted to slide substantially laterally within a latch receptacle of a housing with respect to an actuation axis A of... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380995 | Latching mechanism for pluggable transceiver A pluggable connector, such as an optical transceiver is provided for coupling an information system unit to a fiber optical cable. The connector includes a housing, a moveable collar disposed on an optical connector end of the housing, said collar surrounding an op... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375980 | Mounting apparatus for expansion cards A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (50) in a computer includes a chassis (10), a rack (40), a fixing member (60), and a locking member (70). The chassis includes a rear panel (12). The rack is a... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7365993 | Mounting apparatus for expansion card A mounting apparatus for fixing an expansion card (20) in a base (10), the mounting apparatus includes a receiving portion (30), a bracket (40) and a latch (50). The receiving portion (30) is formed from the base (10)... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351090 | Latching mechanism for a module A latching mechanism for use in selectively securing a module within a receptacle of a host device. In one example embodiment, a latching mechanism includes a bail and a latch attached to the bail. The bail is configured to be attached to a shell of a module and to ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7352566 | Common lock for dual-usage portable computer A common lock used in a dual-usage portable computer formed of a base member and a display is disclosed to include an elongated operating frame bar longitudinally slidably mounted inside the display of the portable computer, a left-side frame and a right-side frame ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7353052 | Mobile terminal apparatus An upper housing and a lower housing of a mobile terminal apparatus has a hinge for rotatably and slidably supporting both the upper and lower housings at one end portion of each of the upper housing and the lower housing, and being able to slidably rotate one of th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7349200 | Latching mechanism A latch mechanism comprising a frame having an insertion axis therethrough. A first latch spring is disposed on the frame and is biased to an extended position. A handle is connected to the frame and is movable along the insertion axis between a first position and a... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7349228 | Ejector assembly for rack-mounted computing devices An ejector assembly for securing a blade in a rack and for ejecting the blade from the rack. The ejector assembly includes an ejector handle movable between a first position wherein the blade is secured in the rack and a second position wherein the blade can be remo... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7317619 | Apparatus for inserting and ejecting an electronic enclosure within a cabinet A cabinet includes spaces for a number of electronic enclosures, each of which has a free end from which a pair of levers extend upward and downward to teeth engaging slots within the cabinet, aiding in the insertion and removal of the enclosures from the cabinet. A... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310237 | Device for securing a circuit board to a socket The present invention provides a securing device for securing a card to a socket within a computer is provided where the card and the socket are coupled. The device includes a unitary base member comprising a foundation portion dimensioned to receive a stationary so... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7307847 | Pluggable video module The device includes a housing, a locking and release mechanism, an electrical connector, an optical connector, and pathological circuitry. The housing has a top, a bottom, a front, and a back. The locking and release mechanism is attached to the housing. The electri... | 12/11/2007 |
