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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| 8077860 | Accessory structure for portable electronic devices An accessory structure for portable electronic device includes a primary member and a resisting member. The primary member includes a seat and a supporting plate. The seat defines a recessed portion. The supporting plate includes a flexible portion allowing the seat... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7961870 | Wireless remote controlled handset lifter system using magnetically coupled ring detection An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ri... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7899181 | Vehicular holding module capable of zooming information displayed on a screen and related vehicular electronic module A vehicular holding module includes a frame for holding an electronic device, and a display device. The electronic device has a screen. The display device is disposed at a side of the frame for zooming information displayed on the screen. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7747010 | Telephony software client application for handling the insertion and removal of logical audio devices A telephony software client application for handling the insertion and removal of logical audio devices. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7577249 | Wireless remote controlled handset lifter system using magnetically coupled ring detection An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ri... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7545927 | Ear-hook display and its electrical display apparatus An ear-hook display is disclosed. It includes a first housing and a second housing connected to the first housing, wherein a first ear-hook apparatus and a second ear-hook apparatus are mounted in the first housing and the second housing respectively. Additionally, ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7508934 | Mouse enabled phone A telephone device includes a housing, a microphone, a loudspeaker and an auxiliary input device coupled to the housing. The auxiliary input device generates output in response to user manipulation. A controller within the housing is coupled to the microphone, louds... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7477737 | Electronic apparatus, and cover and structural body thereof An electronic apparatus with a detachable cover is proved. The present invention is possible to maintain a satisfactory outward appearance when the cover is attached to the apparatus, and to improve the structural body of the apparatus in terms of strength and forma... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7454015 | Conference call recorder A conference call recorder that utilizes a cassette or digital recording medium. The recorder is capable of initializing a call at a pre-programmed time, connecting, entering a PIN, and recording the call. This capability is not limited to one call placement and rec... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7372447 | Microdisplay for portable communication systems The invention relates to a microdisplay system that utilizes a small high resolution active matrix liquid crystal display with an illumination system and a magnifying optical system to provide a hand held communication display device. The system can employ an LED il... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7362973 | Protecting secret data entry from infrared and audio eavesdropping A method for protecting a data entry device from eavesdropping includes masking a signature of entry resulting from entry of data by a user of the data entry device so as to reduce the detectability of the signature by eavesdropping. The signature may include a temp... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357307 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359505 | Space-efficient ergonomic telephony keypad A space-efficient ergonomic telephony keypad is described which comprises three separate groups of four buttons collectively capable of performing twelve distinct electronic switch operations. Each button is formed for tactile operation. Each group has the four butt... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353989 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353051 | Torque cell A hand held mobile terminal includes at least one torque cell for facilitating a torsionally stiff housing structure. The torque cell includes a plurality of first locking members located around a perimeter of a first housing and a plurality of second locking member... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334852 | Multiple configuration shelving system for displaying audio visual components A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right and left pla... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334442 | Privacy keypad A privacy keypad providing privacy for keypad character entry and concealment of a joint in an escutcheon. A privacy keypad may include a faceplate, a keypad disposed on the faceplate, and at least one protrusion integral with the faceplate. An escutcheon for a door... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336781 | Latching assembly for a removable cover of a portable electronic device A latching assembly includes a removable panel (1), a knob (2), a sliding latch (3), and a base cover (5). The removable panel includes a mounting hole (12), a depression portion (13), and a plurality of catches (17).... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333607 | Replaceable panel device for a handset A replaceable panel device (1) includes a panel (20) with a mounting portion (24), a locking subassembly (30), and a top cover (40) with a block (45). The mounting portion has at least one slideway (241), a recess ( | 02/19/2008 |
| 7321354 | Microdisplay for portable communication systems The invention relates to a microdisplay system that utilizes a small high resolution active matrix liquid crystal display with an illumination system and a magnifying optical system to provide a hand held communication display device. The system can employ an LED il... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320450 | Configurable mounting apparatus A multiply configurable mounting apparatus having an elongated permanently bendable support leg with a support base coupled to a first end of the support leg, the support base being structured for securing the mounting apparatus relative to an external surface; and ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7283627 | Hands-free communicator An apparatus for enabling hands free activation of a telephone includes a base, a telephone unit and a mechanical actuator via which a user can activate the telephone unit without using his or her hands. The telephone unit has an ON/OFF button that can be switched b... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7272563 | Personal computer and scanner for generating conversation utterances to a remote listener in response to a quiet selection A user conducts a telephone conversation without speaking. It does this by moving the participant in the public situation to a quiet mode of communication (e.g., keyboard, buttons, touchscreen). All the other participants are allowed to continue using their usual au... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264159 | Data entry terminal with manual validation The data entry terminal with manual validation includes an upper face having a first portion and a second portion, and a cover being pivotally mounted around a pivot axis between a first position and a second position. The first position is for protecting the keyboa... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7248864 | System and method of managing incoming calls on a mobile device having an earplug A system and method is described for managing a phone call to a phone device of a personal digital assistant, the phone call being transmitted from a device in a mobile phone network. In one example, the method involves determining a status of a radio switch of the ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7248904 | Belt covering for a mobile station and method of using the same A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold t... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7212629 | Mouse enabled phone A telephone device includes a housing, a microphone, a loudspeaker and an auxiliary input device coupled to the housing. The auxiliary input device generates output in response to user manipulation. A controller within the housing is coupled to the microphone, louds... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7206600 | Method and apparatus of antenna detection and authentication Briefly, a method and apparatus for decoding and authenticating an antenna is disclosed. The method may include detecting attachment of an antenna to a transmitter by authenticating a cipher received from the antenna. The method further includes suspending transmiss... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7206617 | Mobile communication device and a cover for the same A mobile telephone (1) comprising keys (5 to 10, rows 11 to 14) hinged from the end opposite to a display (2) so as to allow positioning of the keys partly over the display (2) to place soft keys (5,7) next to ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7206407 | Adapter for portable telephone usable as mobile telephone in vehicle An adapter in which a portable telephone having a socket including terminals connected to electric terminals therein is receivable includes an adapter body having a concave portion in which the portable telephone is receivable, a connector provided in the adapter bo... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7203288 | Intelligent routing of voice files in voice data management system A portable digital voice recorder is interfaced for data communication with a personal computer. The personal computer is connected by a data communication network with other devices such as other personal computers, a central dictation system, and/or a voice mail s... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7197348 | Mobile phone with interchangeable housing A mobile phone with an interchangeable housing. The mobile phone includes a body, a front housing, a rear cover, a battery cover, and a battery pack. The body includes an engaging member. The front housing is detachably disposed on the body via the engaging member. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7197139 | Replaceable personal digital assistant cradle for a telephone A telephone set includes a cradle for receiving a selected electronic device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The cradle comprises a cradle base and a cradle cover coupled to the cradle base. The cradle cover includes a support for selectively securing t... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7197134 | DTMF generating assistant A DTMF generating device for automatically generating DTMF tones corresponding to a predefined phone number comprises a processor, a memory, and a speaker enveloped in a credit card sized casing. The memory has stored therein DTMF tone samples corresponding to the p... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7187363 | Integrated handheld data processing device having a sliding form factor A handheld data processing device having three functional components assembled in a sliding configuration. A processor module is mechanically coupled to two sliding covers. The processor module houses circuits for performing the functions of data processing and may ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181173 | Electrical transceiver module with alternate peripheral device connector The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177420 | Carrier with built-in amplification for personal audio device A hand carriable container for a portable personal audio device of the type which is normally listened to with earphones. The container includes: structure for holding the portable personal audio device; a device, separate from the personal audio device, for amplify... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162016 | Multimedia adapter for headset amplifier An adapter apparatus for coupling a headset and an audio device to a telephone headset amplifier includes a first interface for sending and receiving audio signals with the telephone headset amplifier, a second interface for sending and receiving audio signals with ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7130421 | Single piece versatile phone stand A telephone unit has a housing with a stand pivot mount on a bottom side and with an interaction surface at a top side. A single piece stand is provided with a first end connected to the housing via the pivot mount to allow pivoting relative to the housing about the... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7106852 | Telephone accessory for generating conversation utterances to a remote listener in response to a quiet selection A user conducts a telephone conversation without speaking. It does this by moving the participant in the public situation to a quiet mode of communication (e.g., keyboard, buttons, touchscreen). All the other participants are allowed to continue using their usual au... | 09/12/2006 |
