Abstract: A multiple plug sliding adapter is disclosed. A first connector with a first terminal block is connected to an upstream cable. The first terminal block is also connected to a downstream first connector plug. A transform adapter is movably coupled to the first connector, and includes a first connector socket receptive to the first connector plug. An extension that spatially offsets the second connector from the transform adapter is connected to the first connector socket, and extends from the transform adapter. A second connector with a second terminal block is connected to the extension and a downstream second connector plug. The first connector plug and the second connector plug conform to different configuration standards.

Abstract: A device stand for mobile devices is disclosed herein. The device stand includes a planar body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a hinge; and a stand coupled to the hinge to pivot around the hinge. The second side includes a surface configured to conform to a mobile device, and an adhesive layer coupled to the second side of the planar body.

Abstract: A housing for mobile devices is disclosed herein. The housing includes a shell having an interior portion displaced therein configured to fit a mobile device; a first opening through which the interior portion is accessible for inserting the mobile device; a second opening configured to be smaller than the mobile device; and a housing support displaced around the second opening. The housing also includes an insert configured to fit in and cover the second opening, the insert having a first surface facing the interior portion of the shell once the insert has been placed in the shell; and a second surface opposite to the first surface and facing the outside of the housing once the insert has been placed in the cell. A method for making the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: A configurable distribution block assembly includes a base member, a plurality of input terminals mounted to the base assembly, a plurality of output terminals mounted to the base assembly, and an insert, wherein the insert serves as an electrical bridge between at least two of the plurality of input terminals when the distribution block assembly is configured as the distribution block and the insert prohibits an electrical bridge between each of the plurality of input terminals when the distribution block assembly is configured as the power-ground combination block. In another aspect of the invention, a power distribution system includes a power source, a primary power wire, a primary ground wire, a distribution block assembly electrically connected to the power source by the primary power wire and the primary ground wire, and a plurality of electronic components electrically connected to the distribution block assembly.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable assembly for connecting a portable electronic device to a host device includes a USB cable, an upstream connector, a downstream connector connected to the upstream connector by the USB cable, and a main body section having an upstream connector port configured to slidably receive the upstream connector and a downstream connector port configured to slidably receive the downstream connector, wherein the USB cable is slidably secured to the main body section. In another aspect of the disclosure, the main body section of the USB cable assembly includes an attachment mechanism which is a through-hole formed in the main body section. In yet another aspect of the disclosure, a USB cable assembly includes an upstream connector, a first downstream connector, and a second downstream connector. A USB cable splits into a first downstream USB cable and a second downstream USB cable for connecting the upstream connector to the first and second downstream connectors.

Abstract: A wire routing tool includes a guiding tip, a malleable shaft having a first end operatively connected to said guiding tip and a second end, and a guiding head having a first end operatively connected to said second end of said malleable shaft and a second end including a connector.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a cordless charging device and a method for charging a portable media player are provided. Among other things, the charging device is compact and portable so that it can easily be stowed for transport, greatly enhancing a customer's ability to use the primary portable media player without all of the problems associated with recharging, including cables that inevitably accompany a docking station device. Features of the device include collapsible prongs and a hinged arm that radially releases from the body to reveal a docking connector for charging a portable media player.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wireless charging device and a method for charging a portable media player are provided. Among other things, the charging device is compact and portable so that it can easily be stowed for transport, greatly enhancing a customer's ability to use the primary portable media player without all of the problems associated with recharging, including cables that inevitably accompany a docking station device. Features of the device include collapsible prongs and a hinged arm that radially releases from the body to reveal a docking connector for charging a portable media player.

Abstract: A wire routing tool includes a guiding tip, a malleable shaft having a first end operatively connected to said guiding tip and a second end, and a guiding head having a first end operatively connected to said second end of said malleable shaft and a second end including a connector.