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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8007284 | Moisture proof telescoping coupler assembly for electric metal tubes with enhanced grounding, sealing, and continuity A moisture proof, telescoping coupler assembly for electric metal tubes and threaded rigid pipe with an enhanced grounding arrangement both internally and externally for electrically grounding and bonding the telescoping tube to the coupler body and improved continu... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7883337 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for providing electrical communication between a fixed structure of an aircraft and a movable component mechanically connected to the fixed structure, wherein the electrical connector is arranged to be mechanically connected to the fixed stru... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7601006 | Wind turbine, a high current connector and uses thereof The invention relates to a wind turbine connected to a utility grid or another electric load. The wind turbine comprises at least one electric generator generating a high current, at least one substantially inflexible conductor conducting the current, a high current... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7517221 | Vertical extender for an electrical outlet which protects pets and children from shock hazards An easily added extender for existing electric outlets with at least one electric outlet of its own which can be positioned beyond the reach of children and pets. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7419377 | Electrical coupling device and method for solar cells An electrical coupling device for solar cells includes a conductive member characterized by a single shaped thickness of material. The member includes a first portion extending a first length from a first end region and a second portion extending a second length fro... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7410371 | Computing device having socket and accessory device containment A computing device (110) has a body comprising a mechanised socket (170). The socket (170) is retractable within a volume (150) enclosed by the body of the computing device (110). Activation of a mechanism causes the socket to exte... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7396234 | Electrical outlets An electrical outlet includes a main socket unit, and an additional socket unit movably mounted in the main socket unit. The main socket unit includes a power transmitting port, a plurality of sockets, and a first electrical connector. The sockets and the first elec... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7359206 | Radio frequency isolation system and cover assembly for vacuum electron device A self-guiding cover assembly for a vacuum electron device (VED) enclosure (704, 1316) has a cover (1002, 1302), a pair of guide plates, and a pair of guide elements (1304, 1306). The cover has at least one electrical connector (1314) dis... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7311009 | Microelectromechanical systems contact stress sensor A microelectromechanical systems stress sensor comprising a microelectromechanical systems silicon body. A recess is formed in the silicon body. A silicon element extends into the recess. The silicon element has limited freedom of movement within the recess. An elec... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309251 | Connection contact of an electric connector A groove is formed on a connecting section surface of an electrically conductive terminal, this groove is subjected to a bending deformation into a convex shape toward the surface side from the backside of a connecting section to form a bent convex section on the su... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7292823 | Bluetooth headset in-car holder/car kit A Bluetooth headset in-car holder/car kit has a main body having an end formed into a pivoted plug for plugging in a cigarette lighter on a vehicle to obtain a power supply, and another end into a holding seat for a wireless Bluetooth headset to seat therein. The ho... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7268697 | Laterally translatable data transmission apparatus A data transmission apparatus having first and second electrical conductors is disclosed. The first and second electrical conductors are disposed within recesses of a first and second complementary surfaces that are magnetically conducting and electrically insulatin... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7238029 | Power-supply device There is provided a power-supply device includes: a case receiving a curved wire harness; a guide rail mounted on the case; a slider mounted slidably on the guide rail, through which the wire harness being routed out from the case; an urging member having a resilien... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7228917 | Remote trigger actuating mechanism for power tool A new and improved remote trigger actuating mechanism for a power tool comprises an elongated handle or pole which is provided with a handgrip upon a rear end portion, while a mounting bracket, into which a forward end portion of the elongated handle or pole is fixe... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219780 | Piston-cylinder unit A piston, which has a piston rod, is guided with freedom of axial movement in a cylindrical pressure tube. At one end of the pressure tube, the piston rod passes through an opening in an end wall, which closes off the end of the pressure tube. The pressure tube is s... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220128 | Extendable power source device An extendable power source device for altering the position of a power receptacle on an existing wall electrical outlet is provided. The extendable power source comprises a first receptacle having a front surface and a rear surface and a second receptacle having a f... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7221561 | Telecommunication apparatus having a coupling member to prevent untimely actuation of the keypad A mobile phone includes pivotally connected upper and lower members, and a coupling member interconnecting the upper member and a printed circuit board within the lower member in such a manner that the printed circuit board moves synchronously with the upper member ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216861 | Protective sleeve for adjustable shock absorber A cylindrical sleeve is inserted between the body of a competition shock absorber and its adjustable compression spring to protect the body from undue wear created by rubbing of the spring on the threads formed on the external surface of the shock. Different color s... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7205477 | Surface mounted components using strip line conductors for surface wiring A wiring module includes a wire element selected from the group consisting of coaxial cable, a twisted pair of conductors, and a strip line conductor, a dielectric enclosure surrounding the wire element, a pin end having one or more pins in electrical communication ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7114972 | Retro-fit receptacle mounting method and apparatus An electrical distribution assembly for use in a modular wall panel assembly, which includes an electrical harness with a conductor carrier with a first carrier side, a second carrier side and a plurality of conductors therein and a connector electrically connected ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7081006 | Utility connection station A utility connection station includes a body portion having a top, a bottom, opposite sides and a plurality of receptacles. A stand is coupled to the body portion and has a first arm and a second arm movable in opposite directions for activation of the stand between... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7006350 | PC Card slot assembly and accompanying system A data processing device includes a chassis defining a card slot opening and a card received within the chassis. The card slot is operable to receive a peripheral card in a functional position in which a portion of the peripheral card is external to the chassis and ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6939153 | Double “E” electrical distribution block A power distribution block assembly has a plurality of electrical receptacles and a multi-port electrical power distribution block with at least three like longitudinally aligned connector receiving ports near one block end and at least three like longitudinally ali... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6923686 | Rotatable onboard mobile phone charger A mobile phone charger includes a connector having a connection tip formed on a first distal end of the connector and adapted for electrical connection with an onboard cigarette lighter socket and multiple adjusting holes defined in a second distal end opposite to t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6817872 | Heat protective spark plug extension A heat resistant spark plug extender is described, for joining a spark plug like ignition device to a spark plug wire. The extender includes an elongated body formed of heat resistant and electrically insulative material that extends between a spark plug engagement ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6652288 | Electrical distribution block An electrical distribution block suitable for use in modular wall systems of various thicknesses. The electrical distribution block includes branch connectors spaced from each other by an electrically conductive bridge having a telescopic engagement such ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6641405 | Vehicular power plug with adjustable length A length-adjustable vehicular power plug for use with a vehicular electrical appliance is disclosed. The vehicular power plug includes a plug end electrically connected to a vehicular power source for getting a power needed for the vehicular electrical ap... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6582220 | Ignitor assembly for a fossil fuel-fired power generation system An ignitor assembly for a fossil fuel-fired power generation system includes an elongate electrode, a tube sub assembly, and a coupling sub assembly, and an insulator sub assembly. The coupling sub assembly cooperates with other structural elements of the... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6488511 | Extension apparatus A extension apparatus for operating electric hand tools in extended positions. The extension apparatus includes an elongate tubular member has a first end and a second end. The tubular member is telescoping and includes a bottom section, a lower middle se... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6475003 | Physically independent connector for retractable and removeable extensions in thin-profile electronic devices The present invention relates to a removable and/or retractable extension for an electronic apparatus which is connected to the apparatus with a physically independent electrical connector which enables the extension to be retracted, extended, removed and... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6402524 | Data transfer system A system for transfer of data or electric current for a steerable horizontal boring machine for laying and destructive replacement of supply lines, which is suitable both for percussive and for rotary drilling operation and permits reliable and problem-fr... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6320130 | Circuit member and circuit body assembled with adjusting part A circuit body consisting of two circuit members 11, 12 is provided. In each circuit member, a plurality of bus bars 13 are juxtaposed at regular intervals and carried by resinous holders 14, 15. In producing, the circuit members 11, 12 are mutually overl... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6313395 | Interconnect structure for solar cells and method of making same An interconnect structure for use with solar cells and like devices which are subject to compressive and/or expansive forces through packaging or in application comprises a flattened spiral of a metal strip. The interconnect is fabricated by first providi... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6077086 | Electric outlet extension device A new electric outlet extention device for extending the location of the electrical sockets of an outlet. The inventive device includes an elongate member having opposite first and second ends, front and back surfaces, and opposite sides surfaces. The elo... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6004138 | Electric outlet extender An electrical outlet extender with a male plug at one end to be connected into a wall outlet and a female electrical outlet at an opposite end and with one or more tubular members connected between the male plug and the female outlet. The tubular member a... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5993222 | Moving electrical contact for track mounted systems A moving electrical contact for connecting a track-mounted moveable carriage to a signal rail. The moving electrical contact comprises a spring plate secured to the moveable carriage on one end and a contact pad attached to the other end of the spring pla... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5957701 | Electrical outlet extension A device that can easily extend an existing wall socket that is obstructed by furniture or other items to allow access thereto includes an electrical outlet box having a sleeve extending from a side thereof and one or more female electrical receptacles on... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5931681 | Device for connection between two cables, one of which is able to move translationally and/or rotationally with respect to the other The present invention is directed to a device which includes a cylindrical support provided with coaxial conducting rings, and a brush support carrying brushes respectively in sliding contact with the rings. An extension of this support constitutes anothe... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5895275 | Electric outlet extender An electric outlet extender with a male plug at one end to be connected into a wall outlet and a female electrical outlet at an opposite end and with a first tubular telescoping member rotatably connected to the male plug and a second telescoping member e... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5761960 | Actuator A motor, a ball screw shaft, etc. are accommodated within a frame that forms an outer frame. Direct-acting guides are provided on both sides of a groove-shaped opening defined in the frame. The ball screw shaft is centrally disposed within the frame. A ta... | 06/09/1998 |
